Golden Satellite’s Colin Johnson loves to play guitar with his teeth. After his band’s set in a crowded Minneapolis garage, when his mouth isn’t otherwise occupied, Johnson tells me, “This was my first night at Como Crib.” Then he adds, “Tonight, I think… euphoric, honestly.”
What started as a frequent house-party spot has quickly become a vital part of the Twin Cities’ all-ages DIY venue network, growing largely by word of mouth and a strong Instagram presence. Unfortunately, it could also be Johnson’s last night at the venue.
By the end of August, Como Crib, which burst onto the Minneapolis house-venue scene in the summer of 2023, will close its doors as its owner, Andrea “Aray” Ray, heads to grad school at the University of Michigan…