Minnesota’s farewell show at San Francisco’s Public Works brought energy, emotion, and communal spirit to his faithful fanbase.
Christian Bauhofer, known by his stage name of Minnesota for approximately a decade and a half now, has been a truly special artist to the bass music community. Famous for seamlessly blending his love of bass music and hip-hop to create a unique style of West Coast bass, he was among a handful of artists who helped shape a crucial era in the development of the dubstep genre that we know and love today.
Recently, the “HiLow” producer took to socials to announce his final release, the album Solid State Discoveries, as well as his imminent departure from the scene. He planned to put the Minnesota alias to rest and pursue a different sound under a new name sometime in the near future. This, of course, meant that the Out Of The Void: Part 2 tour run would be the last shows under his current moniker. We knew we couldn’t miss his stop in San Francisco.
The farewell show was set to be hosted by Wormhole at the iconic venue Public Works. The lineup was unsurprisingly stacked, with Eastghost and Abelation slated to join Minnesota, and Kimothy Leary on opening duties.
On arrival, it was easy to tune into the atmosphere, as the vibes were high, and Kimothy Leary played some funky bass to get the audience moving. As was expected, the crowd was made up of many local bassheads and Wormhole enthusiasts who can be seen at just about every show. Flow artists were hooping, people were dancing, and the excitement was contagious.
Love for Minnesota was in the air, and attendees came together with that sole purpose in mind.
The night continued with incredible sets from Eastghost and Abelation, each bringing a different vibe to the Public Works main room. Eastghost brought the pace down a bit with a chill and dance-focused set, while Abelation turned the weird level up with some grimy 140. Each was a perfect addition to the night and overall as support for the Out Of The Void: Part 2 tour.
As the main event approached, the crowd filled in more and more. Fortunately, it mostly consisted of veteran ravers and local Wormhole regulars, so spirits were high, and camaraderie was in the air.
Minnesota then took the stage with a quick but heartfelt thank you to everyone for being there, starting off his set with a bass track that had a beautiful low end. He continued the set as an intricately woven storytelling, taking attendees through the journey of Minnesota sound, with everything from “HiLow” to “Too Faced,” “Bass Power,” and even a drum and bass version of “HiLow” that we can’t get out of our minds.
Through a range of sounds, Minnesota brought out the energy, emotion, and community in us all. The set took us back in time, and it felt like we were transported back to a 2016 festival with the bass bumping, the crowd singing along to the drops, and everyone going absolutely feral with no holding back.
People fanned each other, made friends, and traded trinkets all around us, keeping the positive energy flowing. It was a bittersweet moment when his set came to an end, but in true Wormhole fashion, the community stuck around, chatting and soaking in the experience. If you’re like us and can’t wait to see what’s next for Christian Bauhoer, be sure to follow him on socials to stay updated and enjoy the full Solid State Discoveries album in the meantime.
