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Mindy Smith sells out in Minneapolis

by Matt Dahl

You've probably heard her on radio singing her smash hit "Come to Jesus."  You probably love her rendition of Dolly Parton's classic "Jolene."

But her performance Saturday in Minneapolis was something you've never heard before: Mindy singing before a sold-out crowd.

Inside, the place was packed.  Before the doors opened, the line was around the block.  And once everyone was in, there was standing room only.  Tight, smoky, way too warm.  To make things worse, there was not one but two opening acts.

But it was worth the wait.  Mindy was amazing.

Mindy has that sort of raw talent that sets her apart from the over-polished Britneys and lip-sinking lolitas that executives program into our minds through too much airtime and too little variety.   Mindy's is a talent that shows she's not just putting in her time working little clubs like Fine Line Music Cafe until she makes it big.  You can tell she truly has a passion for her music and her fans.

Maybe it was her unpretentious winter boots and scarf.  Maybe it was her soulful style of singing.  Maybe it was how she opened up herself to us and shared how her childhood has shaped her.  But whatever it was, there is no doubt: she sold out the show, but she'll never sell out herself.

Mindy Smith is exactly what music needs.  She's real, and she's good.

On stage, after thanking us for helping to make this her first sold-out show, she asked a question.  "If I come back, will you come back to see me?"

Yes, Mindy, we will.  But next time, how about a bigger venue?

For more info on Mindy Smith, check her out on the web at MindySmith.net