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Youngblood Hawke and Colourists at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (05/06/13)

Tour Dates 05/07/13 Chicago, IL Lincoln Hall 05/08/13 Detroit, MI Shelter 05/09/13 Toronto, ON Lee's Palace 05/13/13 New York, NY Santos Party House 05/14/13 Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall 05/15/13 Washington, DC U Street Music 05/17/13 La Jolla, CA RIMAC Field 05/19/13 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amph 05/21/13 Santa Ana, CA The Observatory 05/22/13 Los Angeles, CA The Avalon 05/23/13 San Francisco, CA Rickshaw Stop 05/25/13 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre 05/26/13 Quincy, WA Gorge Amph 05/27/13 Vancouver, BC Venue 07/12/13 Cincinnati, OH Sawyer Point Read More Youngblood Hawke You might recall that Youngblood Hawke was in town last year with Passion Pit. The band will be releasing Wake Up on April 30th, 2013, on Republic Records. In the meantime, you can still pick up their remix EP for We Come Running, available now. …

Young music fans turned out for a late show of Youngblood Hawke and Colourists on a Monday night at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis.

THE COLOURISTS Colourists Setlist

So, I have a confession. I love girl drummers. Possibly explains why we do so much San Ciso coverage. Anyway, I wasn't expecting to like The Colourists that much, but they totally won me over their boy-girl catchy fun pop songs.

Songs on their setlist: "Put the Fire Out", "What Can I Say", "Wishing Wells", "Say You Need Me" (my favorite song of the night), "Yes Yes", "Young Hearts", "Little Games", and "We Won't Go Home".

Shooting Youngblood Hawke was incredibly hard because of the lack of proper lights at the Triple Rock. The California band had high energy, especially singer Sam Martin, who jumped around throughout their set!

As expected, the young band did a lot of songs from their debut album, Wake Up, released last Tuesday (April 30th) via Republic Records. If you look at their setlist, they actually ended their show with "We Come Running". They went off stage and came back for the eventual encores of: "Sleepless Streets", "Forever", and "Glacier".

The biggest reaction of the night was for "Forever", clearly the crowd's favorite song.

The Colourists and Youngblood Hawke are currently on tour in North America. If you like dancy pop songs, you definitely need to check out these two young bands now.

Youngblood Hawke at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (05/06/13)

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Free Energy at Triple Rock Social Club 4/25/13

Setlist Tour Dates Fri 05/03/13 Washington, DC Rock And Roll Hotel 05/04/13 Philadelphia, PA North Star Bar 05/05/13 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom 05/07/13 Cambridge, MA The Sinclair Read More Free Energy Philly rock band Free Energy has that youthful classic rock sound that was made for rolled-down car windows and summertime mischief. The band won over critics and fans with their acclaimed 2010 debut Stuck on Nothing…

It should come as no surprise that the day following a Free Energy concert would be the warmest day in 5 months for Twin Cities folks. The band probably didn’t anticipate being harbingers of Minnesota’s elusive spring weather, but it was inevitable that the heat generated from last night’s lively show at the Triple Rock would eventually make it’s way out of the building and permeate the atmosphere. The way good rock and roll should, of course.

Clad in tight, ripped jeans and sporting band tee-shirts, the band bounced on stage and tore into “Electric Fever.” I kid you not: they bounced. This band has serious movement. This is the second time I’ve seen them live, but the first time close to the stage and being inches away the band performing is as intense as it is wildly fun. People at the front delighted in receiving a face-full of lead guitarist Scott Wells’ axe every time he swaggered to the edge of the stage. And when he wasn’t ping-ponging against rhythm guitarist Sheridan Fox and bassist Evan Wells, he was carefully summoning that sweet, wailing melody from his shiny red-orange guitar. Charismatic frontman Paul Sprangers elicited plenty of gleeful shrieks from the many vocal females in attendance as he hovered over the crowd, pointing at excited fans and encouraging sing-alongs. During one of the encore songs, Sprangers made his way into the audience and left his mike in one lucky girl’s hand.

The band’s knack for instantly catchy tunage is impressive: effervescent new tracks like “Hangin” and the cowbell-laden “Backscratcher” from Love Sign stirred the crowd up, but nothing holds a candle to fan favorites like “Bang Pop” (so catchy, it should be a crime). My favorite song “Dream City” from the band’s debut Stuck on Nothing saw the tempo slow only a hair before slowly building it back up with “Time Rolls On” and the band’s vibrant anthem “Free Energy” complete with noodle-y AC/DC-esque riffage and, yes, more cowbell. When a fan called out for “Girls Want Rock,” the band heartily obliged. After a brief jaunt offstage, the band returned for a fierce three song encore, including another suggestion from the audience, the spritely “Something in Common” of off Free Energy’s 2009 self-titled EP. They closed with “Hope Child,” leaving behind an audience still vibrating from the sound. I practically floated out the door; the performance was the musical equivalent of vitamin B12.

Minneapolis was Free Energy’s first stop on a short nine-date tour, but fear not all who missed out on this gig - the band will be back June 22nd for the 10 Thousand Sounds Festival, the City Page’s first music event. 

Free Energy at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (04/25/13)

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Now, Now w/ The Lonely Forest review - Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis 04/17/13

Tour Dates 04/19 - Champaign, IL - Highdive 04/22 - Austin, TX - Stubb's BBQ (indoor) 04/24 - Scottsdale, AZ - Pub Rock Live 04/25 - La Jolla, CA - The Loft (UCSD) 04/27 - Los Angeles, CA - Satellite Club 04/28 - Santa Ana, CA - Constellation Room 04/30 - San Francisco, CA - Rickshaw Stop 05/01 - Eugene, OR - Cozmic Pizza 05/02 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios 05/03 - Vancouver, BC - Electric Owl 05/04 - Seattle, WA - The Crocodile Read More Now, Now Now, Now (formerly known as Now, Now Every Children) will be doing a co-headlining tour with Chris Walla's Trans- Records label mates The Lonely Forest. ..… Edina, MN is known for several things – the first indoor shopping mall (Southdale), McMansions and affluence, and it happens to be the birthplace of lead singers from both The Lonely Forest and Now, Now. The two bands brought their sonically layered alt-pop to a crowded Triple Rock Social Club on a cold, rainy Wednesday evening. THE LONELY FOREST The Lonely Forest lead, John Van Deusen, only lived in Edina for the first year of his life before moving west, eventually forming the band in Anacortes, WA in 2005, while Now, Now stayed local to Minnesota, starting in nearby Blaine in 2003. Both bands are now signed to Death Cab for Cutie guitarist Chris Walla’s Trans Records, with the label recently re-releasing Lonely Forest’s older efforts as well, so it made sense that these label-mates embark on a Spring co-headlining tour. Both acts played under the sparest of lighting color; a dim red- which heightened the ethereal low-fi mood of the music (for better or worse). The Lonely Forest’s guitar pop with prog undertones were generally well-received and familiar with many (as they've played in town often) and the four-piece treated the fans to a variety of songs from their 8-year history as well as a more-than-generous helping of brand new songs from their upcoming Trans release, not due out until late August. Highlights included ‘Coyote’, ‘Two Pink Pills’ and ‘We Sing in Time’, the set concentrating mostly on songs from their last effort, Arrows (Trans, ILG), and the new, yet-to-be-released tunes. It’s great to not play here for a while… Now, Now (formerly Now, Now Every Children) took the stage next to an elated hometown crowd of family, friends, and fans. Drummer Brad Hale almost lost the crowd early in the set though, commenting, “it’s great to not play here for a while…” but then finished with “…but then come back home and get this kind of crowd…!” which brought applause, Hale realizing the elation he and the band were feeling was a bit difficult to put into words. Once settled, their 60 min. set came off as mostly casual and familial - the running joke being about tech/roadie Kevin getting called out every time he rushed on-stage for an instrument change, with all band members - Cacie Dalager (vocals, guitar, keybd/bells), Hale (drums, backing voc.), and Jess Abbott (guitar, vocals, bells) – quipping about re-naming the band ‘Kevin’, calling the new album ‘Kevin’, etc. Songs included the opening ‘Prehistoric’, ‘Oh.Hi’, ‘Lucie, Too’, ‘Neighbors’, and ‘Roommates’, the latter two appearing on their Record Store Day limited vinyl release of Neighbors, out this Saturday. While some older songs were played, I’d read that the band limits them somewhat, due to being down to a three-piece and the playlist did center more on the recent, including several from its latest full-length, Threads (Trans), released last year. The biggest response of the evening was the set-closing ‘Thread’, about something being painfully out of reach, which remains in rotation on local radio, was performed on Jimmy Fallon last fall, and is the beat-driven centerpiece of the new record. Lower end/bass were too high in the mix for most of the set, but many in the crowd didn't care, knowing all the words anyway. With this homecoming show, things that were once out of reach for Now, Now, seem much closer and attainable ...and Edina can claim two more notable as their own. Now, Now at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (04/17/13) john ♥ nownowband.com ♥ thelonelyforest.com

Family of the Year at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (04/13/13)

Family of the Year Setlist Buried Chugjug The Stairs Diversity Living on Love Never Enough St. Croix In the End Hero Stupidland Psyche or Like Scope Tour Dates 04/17/13 Colorado Springs, CO Black Sheep 04/20/13 Seattle, WA Barboza 04/21/13 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom Read More Family of the Year Family of the Year opened their two month U.S. tour at the House of Blues in New Orleans Sunday March 17th before a small but enthusiastic crowd...…

80's band Frankie Goes to Hollywood once sang about 'Two Tribes' and when the SoCal-based Family of the Year/Mowgli's tour rolled into the packed Triple Rock Social Club Saturday night, two tribes grooving to SoCal harmonic rock, was what the evening was all about.

THE MOWGLI'S SETLIST

The evening began with relative newcomers, The Mowgli's, playing a solid set of rootsy West Cost folk/pop that more than a little suggested they were the next generation of Haight-Ashbury hippie musicians. The seven-piece band (Michael Vincze, Colin Louis Dieden, Katie Jayne Earl, Matthew Di Panni, Josh Hogan, Dave Appelbaum and Spencer Tren) crowded the small Triple Rock stage, but engaged the audience with songs from their recently released full-length, Sound The Drum (Island/Def Jam), including 'Carry Your Will', 'Time', and the current radio fave, 'San Francisco'. 4 to 5 of the members traded the lead vocal role in their brief set, complete with tambourines, a kazoo keyboard, and a distinct peace and love mood to all their songs.

The positive energy continued with fellow Los Angeles-based Family of the Year (brothers Joe and Sebastian Keefe, James Buckey, Christina Schroeter, Alex Walker) taking the stage next, for 50 more minutes of feel good vibes and melodies, promoting their recent full-length, 'Loma Vista' (Nettwerk). Beginning with 'Buried' with its ominous lyrics against lightened harmonies, then commenting how good the audience looked, the band next went into a buoyant 'Chugjug' from their first record, several crowd members scratching their head looking for recognition, likely not realizing it was also the soundtrack for an Advil commercial. Their alt-folk stylings with male/female vocals were an immediate hit with the crowd, the band commenting that Minneapolis was their first sellout ever (a late Jan. gig at 7th St Entry), making their Triple Rock sellout a bit of a victory lap.

The crowd sang along to 'Living on Love' and 'St Croix', the latter with its infectious chorus, "You bring the ocean, I'll bring the motion, Together we'll make a love potion". A raucous 'In the End' followed, then the crowd hushed for the radio single 'Hero', which had many whispering the lyrics back in unison. Momentum picked back up with 'Stupidland' before ending the set with an almost-disco / Scissor Sisters-like 'Psyche or Like Scope' (from their first ep), with the appropriate ending lyric, "oh yeah, we've got somewhere to go tonight". Both bands turned up the energy live, versus a more laid back feel of their recorded songs, and willingly attracted the Minnesota crowd into a taste of SoCal soulful harmonic folk/pop. Family of the Year even kept the West Coast good-feeling groove alive by offering their latest CD at the merch table at a price of "whatever you can pay". Peace and love indeed.

Family of the Year at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (04/13/13)

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Caitlin Rose at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (04/08/13)

Tour Dates 04.09.13 - Schubas - Chicago, IL# 04.10.13 - Radio Radio - Indianapolis, IN # 04.11.13 - Zanzabar - Louisville, KY # 04.26.13 - Mohawk - Austin, TX * 04.27.13 - War Room - San Antonio, TX * 04.29.13 - Club Congress - Tucson, AZ * 04.30.13 - Casbah - San Diego, CA * 05.02.13 - Bootleg - Los Angeles, CA * 05.03.13 - Crepe Place - Santa Cruz, CA * 05.04.13 - Brick & Mortar - San Francisco, CA * 05.05.13 - Tractor Tavern - Seattle, WA * 05.07.13 - Mississippi Studios - Portland, OR * 05.09.13 - Kilby Court - Salt Lake, UT * 05.10.13 - Walnut Room - Denver, CO * 05.11.13 - Jackpot - Lawrence, KS * 05.12.13 - Off Broadway - St. Louis, MO * # with Andrew Combs * with Daniel Romano Read More Caitlin Rose First of all, she recently unveiled her official video for "Only a Clown", via Billboard. The video features Rose and love and karaoke and cops .... in that order. …

Caitlin Rose stopped by The Triple Rock Social Club as part of her tour for her latest album, The Stand-In (out now on ATO Records).

The night started off with Martin Devaney with his fiddle player. His music is a bit folky, with a little country. He said that he had new songs "in the can" as he put it, including a song that had lyrics like "what would I do without your whiskey kisses?" Devaney ended his set with "Wise Blood."

Nashville's Andrew Combs was next on the bill. He started his set with solo acoustics, but by the time he started "Part Time Lovers, Full Time Fools", he's joined on stage by the steel guitarist and electric guitarist from Caitlin Rose's backing band. Then the drummer and bassist join on for "Heavy", and by the time "Emily" was played, Caitlin Rose, herself came on stage to do back up singing for "Worried Man".

As expected, Caitlin Rose sang a lot of new songs from The Stand-In, including "No One To Call" and "I Was Cruel". Please refer to the setlist to see the full set. I'll just try to fill in the rest of the details.

Rose had a lot of little stories for all her songs. Some of the highlight for me was about how she's afraid of clowns in tank tops ("Only a Clown"), calling old friends randomly at 2am ("Old Numbers"), and getting married in Las Vegas ("Pink Champagne").

"Too Stoned To Cry" was a song by Andrew Combs, and he did the singing with Rose doing backup. The entire band left Rose for the last song, "Sinful Wishing Well".

The encores were switched around, with a cover of Buck Owens and the Buckaroos' "I've Got a Tiger By The Tail" preceding "Shanghai Cigarettes".

There was a second encore, "T-Shirt", was done in a cappella.

Caitlin Rose is currently on tour for her The Stand-In album. If you have a love for country music, definitely check out Rose.

Caitlin Rose at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (04/08/13)

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Iceage at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (04/07/13)

Read More Iceage Anything released on Matador Records is gold in my book. One of the latest Matador release this year is Iceage's sophomore album, You're Nothing … The Copenhagen four-piece punk band Iceage stopped by Minneapolis' Triple Rock Social Club last night, April 7th, as part of their tour for You're Nothing, out now on Matador Records. Here's the deal, punk shows are not my thing. I'm too old to be in front with the moshing crowd and I don't really know the Minneapolis punk scene. I assumed all three openers were from here, I know for sure Condominium is local because Megan had seen them before. The other two bands, Ex Nuns and Wild Child were both pretty hardcore. Wild Child was borderline screamo with lots of energy. They may have gone a little overboard by throwing bottle waters and cups into the bar and the audience. The sound guy cut their show early and the band was ejected from the stage. I hate to say this, but I'm on the venue's side on this one. People should not be throwing s*** around, you can really hurt someone. As for Iceage, I believe this was their second time at the Triple Rock (previously on tour in 2011 for their debut New Brigade). I think they do the same set every night because when they came on stage, they brought and took away their own personal setlist … which looked very weathered and torn. Singer Johan Wieth looked very emotional - yet with a blank uncaring stare that reminded me of Ian Curtis. Their music wouldn't really fit neatly in a punk genre; they seem to have a little self-loathing to their lyrics and sound. Of course, they played songs from the new record You're Nothing, including "Ecstasy", "Awake", "Coalition", the title track "You're Nothing", and the closer song, "Morals". vu ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ iceagecopenhagen.blogspot.com

Hayden at the Triple Rock Social Club

Tour Dates 06/08/13 Toronto, ON Fort York and Garrison 08/09/13 Regina, SK Regina Folk Festival 08/10/13 Regina, SK Regina Folk Festival 08/11/13 Regina, SK Regina Folk Festival Read More Hayden Hayden is wrapping up his post-SXSW tour this week, stopping by Minneapolis' Triple Rock Social Club this Easter Sunday (tomorrow, March 31st). He is here to promote his seventh album, Us Alone . …

Hayden, the Canadian singer/songwriter/grunge-rocker (yes he is eclectic) played at the Triple Rock Social Club (with fellow Canadian opener Lou Cannon) in Minneapolis last Sunday night in front of a small (80 or so), but enthusiastic audience. He mixed old and new material in a set that lasted approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Toward the middle of the set his band-mates left the stage and he played solo, showcasing his folky side. After they rejoined him, he picked it up a bit, rocking out on several numbers, particularly the last tracks of his set and encore, "Dynamite Walls" from his album Skyscraper National Park, and "In September" from his first album Everything I Long For, respectively.

Hayden actually performed a second, seemingly unintentional second encore. He stuck his head out, apparently not quite believing that most of the audience was still there calling for more, and the explosion of applause and cheers left him little choice but to come back out and perform one last song, the piano ballad "Wide Eyes" from Elk-Lake Serenade. It was a beautiful end to a fine evening of music, showcasing again what an outstanding talent this artist from Toronto has been for over 15 years, under appreciated as he is.

Hayden just finished his tour for Us Alone. The new album is out now on Arts & Crafts.

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Matt Costa at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (04/04/13)

Tour Dates 04/05/13 Madison, WI High Noon Saloon 04/06/13 Chicago, IL Schubas Tavern 04/07/13 Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig 04/08/13 Evanston, IL SPACE 04/09/13 Cleveland, OH Beachland 04/11/13 Toronto, ON Virgin Mobile 04/12/13 Montreal, QC Petit Campus 04/13/13 York Beach, ME Inn On The Blues 04/14/13 Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall 04/15/13 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom 04/17/13 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda's 04/18/13 Shepherdstown, WV Opera House 04/19/13 Washington, DC U Street Music Hall 04/20/13 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle 04/21/13 Atlanta, GA Vinyl At Center Stage 04/22/13 Nashville, TN The Mercy Lounge 04/24/13 St. Louis, MO Firebird 04/25/13 Lawrence, KS The Bottleneck 04/26/13 Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom 04/27/13 Dallas, TX House Of Blues 04/28/13 Austin, TX Stubb's Bar-B-Q 04/29/13 Houston, TX House Of Blues 05/01/13 Albuquerque, NM Launchpad 05/03/13 Pioneertown, CA Pappy And Harriet's 05/04/13 Santa Ana, CA Observatory 05/16/13 Santa Barbara, CA Soho Restaurant Read More Matt Costa Matt Costa is a singer/songwriter from California and his latest self-titled album is coming out February 12th, via Bushfire Records. The new record was recorded in Scotland and produced by Tony Doogan …

Matt Costa just played the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis last night, April 4th, as part of the promotion for his latest self-titled album, out now on Bushfire Records.

THE BLANK TAPES

Opening up for Matt were the Blank Tapes, a California 60s-inspired surf pop band, playing music from their forthcoming album Vacation (to be released in May 2013 via Antenna Farm Records), including "Coast to Coast" and "Holy Roller". They ended their set with what they called "Peter Pan" (but setlist shows "Long Ago").

As predicted, Matt Costa is showcasing his latest record live. Every songs on the album were played (with the exception for "Eyes For You"), with some old favorites thrown in here and there. Since I've gone on record to say that I think the Matt Costa album is one of the best LP I've heard this year, I really didn't mind hearing those new songs played back to back. The unfortunately thing is: his fans were not ready for this. This new sound and direction, they just didn't get. It wasn't like it was divided; it was like 99% of his fans were only interested in the old stuff. And you can tell, they would sing along to "Miss Magnolia" or "Mr Pitiful".

It is a real shame, like I said; I think the new record is just terrific and I was more than happy to experience it live. The band seems to really like the new material, particularly the overpowering steel guitar displacing the sweep orchestras on the recorded LP.

The highlight of the show, and everyone at the show would agree, is the "jamboree" of "Miss Magnolia", "Sunshine", and "Astair", as Costa jumped into the crowd and walked around while singing and playing.

Encores were: "Miracle Drug" (solo acoustic), "Cold December" (solo acoustic) and "Mobile Chateau" (featuring the whole band).

I can only request that fans please check out the new album before they attend the new tour. This is my first time seeing Matt Costa, and I have to say that I'm already looking forward to seeing him again if he decides to come back.*

* PS I will even forgive his "fans" for being some of the rudest and loudest drunk girls I've ever had the misfortune enough to overhear as they talk throughout the show. I don't understand these people. Why pay for a concert if you're just going to talk to your friends? And if they are going to do this - why not go to the back of the room, instead of being in the front? The last time obnoxious talking fans I can remember was seeing KT Tunstall in 2010 who asked talking fans in front to basically shut the f up (but politely).

Matt Costa at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (04/04/13)

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Sky Ferreira/How to Dress Well at Triple Rock, Minneapolis (04/01/13)

Tour Dates 04/03 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge 04/05 - Vancouver, BC - Biltmore Cabaret 04/06 - Seattle, WA - Barboza 04/07 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios 04/10 - Silverlake, CA - Los Globos Read More Sky Ferreira Sky Ferreira and How To Dress Well are doing co-headline tour next month. I'm not surprise to see that the tour is centered around the SXSW dates (which most bands are doing - so expect a ton of your favorite indie bands…

Sky Ferreira and How To Dress Well are currently on a co-headlining tour. They stopped by Minneapolis at the Triple Rock Social Club last night, April 1st.

HIGH HIGHS

Kicking off the night was Sydney's High Highs. I would like to say that Minneapolis gave the Australian band a warm welcome, but as singer Jack Milas mildly puts it, "this is the coldest place we've ever been to."

Songs from their brief set were mostly from their 2013 album, Open Season, including "Flowers Bloom", "Once Around the House", "Love Is All", "In a Dream", and their closer and title track, "Open Season". Interestingly enough, they also did a cover of College's "A Real Hero", which surprisingly, Alt-J did the same cover, over at The Varsity the same night.

HOW TO DRESS WELL

I've seen How to Dress Well late last year, and no surprise changes at this show. Tom Krell still sings in falsetto, and he still employs the same movie-projection/singing in the dark setup. Granted, this time, the stage is much, much bigger at the Triple Rock.

Krell has a large following in Minneapolis, as I found out he used to live at "Fourth and Fourth" as he puts it. Many of his fans and friends were in the audience, most of them picking up the 12" vinyl. I don't know if there were crossover fans for Sky Ferreira, who came on stage as last on the bill.

The thing about Sky is that she is petite. Don't let that fool you, she can still belt it out, especially on the louder songs like "I Will".

If you look at the setlist, it's surprisingly very short. She only played for about forty minutes, nothing from her earlier works (such as any tracks from As If! or singles like "17", "One", or "Obsession"). This tells me a few things, either she wants to distance herself from her earlier works, or that those songs are harder to play live. I think it's the former, her music style certainly seems to focus away from her dance/pop beginning.

Anyway, the How to Dress Well/Sky Ferreira tour is still working its way across the country. Check them out if they are coming to your town.

Sky Ferreira at the Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (04/01/13)

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San Cisco at Triple Rock, Minneapolis (03/30/13)

U.S. Tour Dates 04/01/13 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge 04/02/13 Seattle, WA Neumos 04/04/13 San Francisco, CA Rickshaw Stop 04/06/13 Columbus, OH Lifestyle Communities 04/08/13 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom 04/10/13 West Hollywood, CA Troubadour 04/18/13 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom Read More San Cisco Yes, our favorite San Cisco is heading back to Minneapolis tonight (March 30th) at the Triple Rock. I will personally be there to welcome the Australian band back. …

San Cisco and Chaos Chaos sold out the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis last night, March 30th, as part of their post-SXSW but pre-"The Beach Tour". According to the band, this was their first sold-out show in the USA, although there were plenty of sold-out shows when the band toured with The Vaccines earlier this year.

CHAOS CHAOS

It was good to see Chaos Chaos again, as you know, we were there to witness their "first ever" gig as the new duo. The duo has written more new songs, which they played some of it for us last night. Also new, the two sisters brought along cellist Bryan West, who stepped in to play their Smoosh song "Promises" and stayed on stage to do production beats on his Mac.

Like I said, most of these songs are brand new to me, so I really couldn't tell you their titles. I did love the funky beats song that featured drummer Asya's vocals. I think she's got a great voice (as heard on God Help the Girl).

Songs I knew were definitely "My Hands" and "In This Place". Highlight of the show was when Asya stepped out in front, as seen in the photograph provided, to sing a cover of Tegan and Sara's "Closer".

SAN CISCO SET LIST

As for San Cisco, please refer to the set list to see what songs were played. A couple of things about the set: (1) they saved the best for last, "Awkward" closed out their set, (2) "Golden Revolver" is such a great song every time I hear it, this is their first single but never really got the recognition it deserved, (3) "Hunter" was written after they watched "The Deerhunter" at a hotel, (4) "John's Song" is stripped down with just Jordi (everyone in the band took a break) and (5) "Rocket Ship" is surprisingly catchy, I overheard many people started singing the doo doo part as they left the venue.

THANKYOU Minneapolis for giving us our first ever sold out show in the USA!! photograph from san cisco

No encores were played, but that's just as well, because, let's be honest, there's no way they can top "Awkward". It's better to end on a high note. Still, that didn't stop the fans from screaming out "One more song!" chants.

This is the third time we've seen San Cisco and it's actually pretty fun to see them grow up on stage. Their first show in St Paul (incidentally that was officially the first confirmed show in America), the band was a little stiff. Seeing them with the Vaccines, you can tell they were warming up. Now, Jordi Davieson is doing more guitar thing/dancing about when he doesn't have to be singing into the mic. They're definitely a lot more comfortable and loose on stage, and it shows.

San Cisco will end their U.S. tour in April, so try and catch them if you can. In May and June, San Cisco heads back to their native country to play sold-out venues with Millions and Chaos Chaos.

San Cisco at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (03/30/13)

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