October 26, 2026

The Minnesota Music Note - Ep 76 - The Cyclones: Playing for the Love of Music

What happens when old friends reconnect, pick up their instruments, and discover they still have plenty of rock left in them? In this episode of Minnesota Music Note, we sit down with The Cyclones, a seven-piece classic rock band made up of longtime Anoka connections who reunited about three and a half years ago. From playing music in the early '80s to getting back on stage in their 60s, the guys share how the band came together, how they've grown as musicians, and why the friendships and fun matter more than making it big. We also get into how the Minnesota live music scene has changed over