Welcome to our website!
Who are we?
Amateur, a Rochester MN indie rock band, was formed by high school friends Brody Heinzel and Chris Tauzell in 2016. Amateur started as a duo playing local coffee shops and open mics to small crowds. Amateur draws influences from bands such as Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, Fleet Foxes, Interpol, Bahamas and much more. We are a band who likes to make big and small amounts of noise with an urge to explore and share what their music has to offer.
Band Line Up
Chris Tauzell- Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Brody Heinzel- Lead Guitar
Alex Ortberg- Drums
Jake Steele- Bass
Elijah Gray- Keys
John Sievers- Trombone
Jacob Burkhart- Trumpet
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sat. June 8 (with Hiahli)
Acadia
Minneapolis, MN
Twin Cities! Amateur is coming back alongside the incredible Hiahli on Saturday, June 8th. Find us at Acadia in Minneapolis!
Doors open at 7:30 PM
Music at 8:00 PM
$10 COVER
Every Little Thing
Listen to our latest album recorded at Blue Lagoon Studios located in Rochester MN
Get Right
Check out the music video to Get Right off of our debut album “Every Little Thing”!
ROCKchester Pt. 5
Watch one of our sets recorded live at Carpet Booth Studios sponsored by ROCKchester
Amateur In The News
Look mom we are on TV! Click the Pictures to check out our interviews.
Venues Played
Big Turn
Red Wing, MN
Down By The Riverside
Rochester, MN
Thesis Beer Project
Rochester, MN
Pure Rock Studios
Rochester, MN
ROCKchester
Rochester, MN
Forager Brewery
Rochester, MN
Mayo Civic Center
Rochester, MN
Kathy’s Pub
Rochester, MN
Rochester THAW
Rochester, MN
Xcel Energy Center
St. Paul, MN
CHS Field
St. Paul, MN
KJ’s Hideaway
St. Paul, MN
No Name Bar
Winona, MN
Island City Brewery
Winona, MN
