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12/04/2024

Flashback: Harper Simon at the Cedar Cultural Center (24 Nov 2009)

Harper Simon 2009 Tour Dates

10/14/09 Los Angeles, CA @ the Echo - Record Release show

10/29/09 Philadelphia, PA @ World Café Live

10/30/09 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge

11/3/09 Northhampton, MA @ Iron Horse

11/4/09 Boston, MA @ Cafe 939

11/6/09 Doylestown, PA @ Puck

11/ 7/09 Charlottesville, VA@ The Southern

11/8/09 Vienna, VA @ Jammin Java

11/11/09 Pittsburgh, PA @ Andy Warhol Museum

11/12/09 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick

11/13/09 Lexington, KY @ Natasha's

11/15/09 Nashville, TN @3rd and Lindsley

11/17/09 Memphis, TN @ Hi-Tone Café

11/19/09 St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway

11/ 20/09 Bloomington, IN @ The Bishop

11/21/09 Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe

11/22/09 Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall

11/24/09 Minneapolis, MN @ Cedar Cultural Center

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It seems to me that Harper Simon tries his best to not be associated with his father, going so far as saying that he didn't learn how to play music from his dad. Even the way he dresses, the type of music he's making (note: not acoustic .…

Garfunkel and Garfunkel : Father And Son

As you know, we’re big Simon & Garfunkel fans, so we were pretty interested in the recent announcement that Art Garfunkel and his son, Art Garfunkel Jr., released a collaborative studio album – aptly titled Father And Son. The album came out last month, and was billed under the name Garfunkel and Garfunkel.

It got me thinking, Art has a son, and I know Paul Simon has a son… and, in fact, Harper Simon is a musician (although it’s been a while since we last heard from Harper Simon.

So why not have Simon and Garfunkel: The Next Generation?

We’ve seen Harper Simon a few times, and he’s good! The first time, it was touring in support of his self-titled album in 2009, making it to the Cedar Cultural Center as his last stop of the tour. The opener featured local band Peter Wolf Crier.

For Harper’s first tour, he hired some of the best musicians around: bass player Jeff Hill (Rufus Wainwright), drummer Russell Simins (Blues Explosion, Catpower) and multi-instrumentalist Gregg Foreman (Catpower). It sounds like the tour wasn’t going well, like there were some shows that they said they only played to a handful of people… but for the Cedar Cultural Center show, it was well-attended and they were just relieved and happy to end on a high note.

Harper Simon at Varsity Theater (28 June 2013)

When we saw Harper Simon in June 2013, “I noted in the audio reaction, Harper Simon had this irregular speech pattern, where he'll start a sentence and then sort of trail off or end it midway. I suspect he was on medication, recovering from a recent illness that had him cancelling out the first show at the last minute.”

Original Report:

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It seems to me that Harper Simon tries his best to not be associated with his father, going so far as saying that he didn't learn how to play music from his dad. Even the way he dresses, the type of music he's making (note: not acoustic harmonizing folk, but more like alt-country). It's a shame really, Simon sings just like his dad on the acoustic songs, and I wish he would sing more folk. I suppose he's got to find his own calling, right?

Most of the set for Simon was pretty mellow. The most rockiest song was a song I wasn't familiar with. I thought I heard that the song was written by "Tom ~~Berlin~~ Verlaine" (edit: see updated message below), but I could be wrong. Shortly after "Berkeley Girl", the guitar tuner guy came on stage to switch electric with an acoustic guitar.

Songs range from borderline country music to Dylan-type folk. The later is especially true when one of the band member breaks out the harmonica.

They ended their set with "Wishes and Stars", my favorite song from Harper that I've heard. Instead of doing that fake-leaving-the-stage, they just stayed on stage and played some encores. The last song is a cover of "A Message to You, Rudy", who you & I probably know as a ska song by the Specials (but it's originally by Dandy Livingstone).

So this was the last night of their national tour. It sounds like they've been very tired, some even looked relieved, but they were certainly very happy to be playing in front of an audience. The band admitted that this was one of the better crowds, considering that they've played a few shows to "five people".

Trivia: Touring drummer Russell Simins, best known for being in Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, is from Minnesota.

UPDATED 11/26/2009 19:42:54:

ArtsOrbit wrote:

Nov 24, 2009 9:59 PM

@weheartmusic H. Simon's reference was to Tom Verlaine: the song was Television's "See No Evil." Agreed that H.S. is best with folk music!

12/03/2024

Flashback: King Khan & BBQ Show at Triple Rock (29 Nov 2009)

King Khan & the BBQ Show 2009 Tour Dates

Nov 17 – Troubadour Los Angeles, California

Nov 18 – The Independent San Francisco, California

Nov 20 – Dante’s Portland, Oregon

Nov 21 – Chop Suey Seattle, Washington

Nov 23 – The Red Room Vancouver, British Columbia

Nov 25 – The Warehouse Calgary, Alberta

Nov 26 – Pawn Shop Edmonton, Alberta

Nov 27 – Amigos Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Nov 28 – Royal Albert Arms Winnepeg, Manitoba

Nov 29 – Triple Rock Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dec 1 – Mad Planet Milwalkee, Wisconsin

Dec 2 – Logan Square Auditorium Chicago, Illinois

Dec 3 – Northside Tavern Cinncinati, Ohio

Dec 4 – Lees Palace Toronto, Ontario

Dec 5 – Babylon Ottawa, Ontario

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King Khan & BBQ

So, if you need to catch up on The King Khan & BBQ Show, they are an interesting modern band with minimalist setup and plays a weird mixture of 50s doo-wop …

Those Darlins

We love Those Darlins. Currently the Nashville band will be releasing latest album Blur the Line this October 1st, and the band will be heading out on tour in support of the new record. .…

To be perfectly honest, I wanted to attend this The King Khan & BBQ Show, at the Triple Rock Social Club, in Minneapolis, in late November 2009, because I was primarily interested in seeing Those Darlins. I’ve seen them before, and really loved them. In fact, I would go on to see the band nine times, plus an interview with Jessi in 2013.

W♥M x Those Darlins:

Those Darlins at First Avenue (04 Nov 2015)

Those Darlins at 7th Street Entry (25 Oct 2013)

Those Darlins at Loring Park (27 July 2013)

Those Darlins at the Cedar (28 July 2012)

Those Darlins at the Cedar (03 April 2011)

Those Darlins at 7th Street Entry (26 Sep 2010)

Those Darlins at Triple Rock (09 April 2010)

Those Darlins at Triple Rock (29 Nov 2009)

Those Darlins at the 7th Street (18 July 2009)

Unfortunately, it’s sad to say that singer Jessi Zazu died in Sep 2009 at the age of 28 to cervical cancer.

Of course, I should add that I did love King Khan, the brown James Brown, and BBQ. This was the first time I’ve seen them (in 2009), and since then I’ve seen them as solo artist, or sometime being in completely different bands. But you never forget that first time, especially how impressed I was at the sold-out Triple Rock show and that incredible long line to get inside the venue.

I mentioned at the Triple Rock show that the duo was delayed at the Canadian border… not the first time they were detained at the border. They were also arrested “somewhere between Nashville and St. Louis”, according to Brooklyn Vegan. Basically, the St Louis show was headlined at the last minute by Deer Tick singer John McCauley, who happened to be Nikki Kvarnes’ fiancé (Nikki plays bass in Those Darlins).

Original Report:

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I was actually at last night's Triple Rock Social Club to do coverage on Those Darlins. But staying for The King Khan & BBQ Show (the headliner) was a bonus. You see, in 2005, I was sent a live video clip of "I Love You So" by a duo called "BBQ King Khan" (the name that was listed on the video).

So, if you need to catch up on The King Khan & BBQ Show, they are an interesting modern band with minimalistic setup and plays a weird mixture of 50s doo-wop and Surf music. They've got a ton of fans, who lined up hours before the show.

I got the story between King Khan's on stage antics and Jessi Darlin that prior to showing up in Minneapolis, that they were delayed and detained at the Canadian border (I think they had spent the last few weeks touring throughout Canada). This resulted in two things: "Unnamed peed in his pants" and last night's show to be slightly delayed (the doors weren't opened to the public until 9:30pm).

Some notable details about the stage costumes: BBQ uses his foot to tap the tambourine and Khan has a fox's head over his crotch. They dedicated "I'll Be Loving You" to "all the Orientals in the audience", which probably only account to myself.

This was Those Darlins' third Minneapolis show. The first time they played, Kelley admitted that she did not know this city existed until they showed up to play - in which Nikki responded, "now you know Canada exist too". It would seem that Minneapolis might be one of Darlins' favorite city to play now - especially because I recognized some of the same dedicated group of fans that was at the 7th Street show at last night's show.

“I’ll bring the p*ssy, you bring the d*ck”

They started off dirty with "Fun Stix Party" with naughty lyrics like "I'll bring the p*ssy, you bring the d*ck", followed by "Wild One". They also played fan-favorites like "DUI or Die" and "The Whole Damn Thing" (aka the Chicken Song).

Their cover song, "Shakin' All Over", was their last song on the set... which actually went pretty crazy. See the last half of the song in the video.

Overall, I think Those Darlins satiated their existing fans, while perhaps gaining a few new fans. I overheard a few people saying how unexpectedly great their performance was. Their self-titled album is available now at Amazon.

PS, Those Darlins' only male member, drummer Linwood Regensburg tried talking me out of buying their "Gay" V-Neck T-Shirt. He said that he made those V-Necks because someone had suggested it. Apparently, they weren't very successful as they only sold a few of those shirts. So, as of this writing, I am one of the six people in the world that owns that V-Neck Darlins shirt.

12/02/2024

Xmas24: Red White and Blue Edition

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White Christmas by Laibach and Silence

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Bing Crosby

There is no one closely associated with the Holiday Christmas spirit than Bing Crosby.... who could forget his rendition of "White Christmas" or his duet with the The Thin White Duke David Bowie? …

Laibach
laibach.org

Slovenian and Yugoslav music group Laibach recently shared “White Christmas.” For this special seasonal release, they have worked with fellow Slovenian artists, Silence.

“White Christmas” was originally written by Irving Berlin, a Russian-born Jewish immigrant who didn’t celebrate Christmas, for the 1942 musical, Holiday Inn. The Bing Crosby is the best-selling single ever according to Guinness World Records.

LAIBACH – OPUS DEI TOUR:

2/7/2025 - Ljubljana, Kino Šiška, SI

2/16/2025 - Krakow, Kwadrat, PL

2/18/2025- Ostrava, Barrak, CZ

2/19/2025 - Vienna, Arena, AT

2/20/2025 - Jena, F-Haus, DE

2/21/2025 - Sittard, Poppodium Volt, NL

2/22/2025 - London, Islington Assembly Hall, UK

2/23/2025 - Manchester, Ritz, UK

2/24/2025 - Southampton, The 1865, UK

2/25/2025 - Bristol, Trinity Centre, UK

2/27/2025 - Lausanne, Les Docks, CH

2/28/2025 – Bologna, Link, IT

3/1/2025 - Nova Gorica, SNG Nova Gorica, SI

3/4/2025 - Skopje, Macedonian Philharmonic, MK

3/5/2025 - Athens, Gazarte, GR

3/6/2025 - Sofia, Pirotska 5, BG

3/7/2025 - Bucharest, Quantic Club, RO

3/8/2025 - Beograd, Dom Omladine, RS

3/21/2025 - Maribor, Narodni dom, SI

Red Water (Christmas Mourning) by Kap Bambino

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Type O Negative

Cristina stopped in to talk about Peter Steele's unexpected death. Steele is best known for being the singer and songwriter of goth/metal band Type O Negative. He died of heart failure at the age of 48. …

Kap Bambino
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French electronic duo Kap Bambino continues their Christmas onslaught with the release of their version of Type O Negative’s “Red Water (Christmas Mourning).”

We Wish You A Merry Gothmas

The song is taken from their unique holiday compilation album We Wish You A Merry Gothmas!, bringing darkness and sadness to all from some of the biggest and most current artists in gothic and industrial (Lebanon Hanover, Priest, R. Missing, Skold, David J (of Bauhaus), Die Krupps, Xiu Xiu, Rosetta Stone, just to name a few).

Track listing:

1. We Wish You A Merry Gothmas - Cleopatra's Dark Ensemble
2. Little Drummer Boy - R. Missing
3. If We Make It Through December - Buzz Kull
4. Christmases When You Were Mine - David J
5. Red Water (Christmas Mourning) - Kap Bambino
6. Sleigh Ride - La Scaltra
7. Carol of the Bells - Priest
8. Silent Night - Cleopatra's Dark Ensemble
9. Driven Like the Snow - Rosetta Stone
10. Father Christmas - Skold
11. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - The KVB
12. Reindeer - This Cold Night
13. Frosty the Snowman - Xiu Xiu
14. Santa Claus - Die Krupps

CD ONLY TRACKS
15. Deck the Halls - Cleopatra's Dark Ensemble
16. Last Christmas - Missing Persons
17. The Snow Miser Song - 45 Grave
18. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Leæther Strip
19. You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch - Malcolm McDowell & Cleopatra’s Dark Ensemble
20. Carol Of The Bells - Cleopatra's Dark Ensemble

Blue Christmas by King Hannah

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Elvis Presley

Nothing brings back cherished holiday memories, and creates new ones, like classic Elvis Christmas songs. This holiday album includes everyone's favorite holiday tracks and offers the perfect soundtrack to accent your Christmas traditions. ....

King Hannah
kinghannah.com

Liverpool indie rock duo, King Hannah has gotten into the holiday spirit with their own rendition of “Blue Christmas.”

The acoustic cover of the holiday classic, King Hannah strips the tune down to its emotional core, blending dreamy guitar work with delicate, atmospheric vocals.

The duo wrote, “We’ve been singing Blue Christmas together for the past couple of years, and so it felt right to celebrate our favourite time of year in the only way that we know how; singing and harmonising together. Traditionally a love song about spending Christmas alone and longing for lost loved ones, we hope that our simple arrangement of just two vocals and one 60’s Gibson acoustic guitar enhances the romance and peacefulness that this time of year brings on cold, silent winter nights.”

The original “Blue Christmas” song was written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson, but made famous by Elvis Presley.

If you have a 2024 Christmas/Holiday song, please provide as much detail as possible to [email protected] before Christmas Day (December 25, 2024). Thank you.

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12/01/2024

Minneapolis: January 1 to January 4, 2025

TekTok: Candy Con and Standard Notes

11/30/2024

Xeno & Oaklander at Turf Club, St. Paul, MN (2024-11-29)

29 Nov 2024 Xeno & Oaklander at Turf Club

Tour Dates

Xeno & Oaklander 2024 Tour

Dec 1 Salt Lake City, UT - The International

Dec 3 Portland, OR - Dante's

Dec 4 Seattle, WA - Substation

Dec 5 Vancouver, BC - The Cobalt

Dec 8 Los Angeles, CA - The Paramount

Dec 9 San Diego, CA - Soda Bar

Dec 10 Landers, CA - Retreat Center

Dec 12 Denver, CO - Hi-Dive

Dec 14 Kansas City, MO - MiniBar

Dec 16 Louisville, KY - Whirling Tiger

Dec 17 Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506

Dec 19 Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery

Dec 20 Brooklyn, NY - TV Eye

Dec 21 Philadelphia, PA - Milk Boy

Feb 8 Den Haag NL, Grauzone Festival

Vuart

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Xeno & Oaklander and Body Of Light to open. Also, DJ Jake Rudh from Transmission will be playing music before and between sets. …

It was a night of synthpop at Turf Club as Xeno & Oaklander took to the stage. They are currently touring in support of their most recent album, Via Negativa (in the doorway light).

The Quaking Bogge at Turf Club (15 Sep 2024)

Opener Magenta Vice is a local Twin Cities electronic duo, although both John and Erik are involved in many projects. (Side note: I last saw Erik at Turf Club in the gothic folk band Quaking Bogge. As he said prior to the show, “I like very different things”.) Magenta Vice, with their own neon sign, had a very busy set up, with multiple synthesizers, drum pad, and occasional guitar.

It was probably a good thing that this was mostly a lyric free set, as both performers were busy switching instruments throughout and between songs. As you can imagine, this had a “wall of sound” density to it, with the guitar being a striking contrast. That neon theme continued as the sticks for the drum pad lit up and again towards the end of the set as the band mates put on neon visor glasses. That neon vibe was a pretty good distillation of the musical feel for Magenta Vice.

As Xeno & Oaklander (aka Sean McBride and Liz Wendelbo) began their set, they had a digital backdrop that initially showed their name but played a variety of images throughout the show. It was a fine and dark atmosphere for the duo, who were lit up with reds and purples for the majority of the set.

An audience coming for synth heavy sound was not disappointed. Those synthesizers created a layered sound that was then punctuated by the vocals. Wendelbo’s ethereal tone rides on top as the highest layer, while McBride’s yelled/sung vocal style creates the bottom layer.

Wendelbo handled the majority of the lyrics and projected a cool as ice attitude that was really excellent. She often came out from her instrumental set up and roamed the stage, creating a visual focal point. McBride was tethered behind the table but looked comfortable and in the zone throughout.

The songs were very danceable, and the transitions were great, as they moved seamlessly from one to the next with little to no stage banter. It felt very well-choreographed and it’s clear they have been doing this together for quite a while.

Those smooth transitions made it hard to identify many of the individual songs being played, though the title track from the new album was obvious. When I spoke with McBride after the show about that, he laughed and said that what they played was out of order with what they had on their written list anyway.

I talked with McBride about the long collaboration with Wendelbo, asking him what the greatest joy and greatest annoyance there is with that long history. He had a good list for the joys that all centered on the shared experience and trust, saying they can add on top of each other both musically and lyrically. It creates a synergy that they both can capitalize on. For the annoyance, he said that it can sometimes be hard to truly be spontaneous.

We also talked about genre labels and, perhaps unsurprisingly, how those mostly don’t fit as they oversimplify. The cold wave label is one that McBride pointed out as being deficient, as that really should be a more time bound description of 70’s & early 80’s bands. He did say that whatever genre label people have in mind, it’s a thrill for Xeno & Oaklander to be able to tour and perform for the live audiences.

Xeno & Oaklander at Turf Club, St. Paul, MN (2024-11-29)

Xeno & Oaklander

Magenta Vice at Turf Club St Paul MN (2024-11-29)

Magenta Vice

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Tags: cold wave, concert photography, concert review, live review, Liz Wendelbo, Magenta Vice, Minnesota concert, MN Concerts, north American tour 2024, Oaklander, Sean McBride, St Paul, synth, Thaddeus Brink, Turf Club, Via Megativa, Xeno

Minneapolis & San Francisco: This Week (12/08/2024)

04 Dec 2024 Greet Death with Prize Horse at Turf Club

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Greet Death

Flint’s Greet Death is headlining the Turf Club, in St Paul, on December 4, 2024. The band recently shared a new single called “Same But Different Now,” their first music since 2022. ...

Prize Horse

Disq and Prize Horse to open. Tour dates: Sept. 28 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church * Sept. 29 - Boston, MA @ Crystal Ballroom * Sept. 30 - Montreal, QC @ Bar le Ritz * ...

What’s happening this week.

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04 Dec 2024 Wednesday

Greet Death
with Prize Horse
at Turf Club
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Flint’s Greet Death is headlining the Turf Club, in St Paul, on December 4, 2024. The band recently shared a new single called “Same But Different Now,” their first music since 2022.

Prize Horse to open.

Tour dates:

Nov. 01 Atlanta, GA - The Earl

Nov. 02 New Orleans, LA - Siberia

Nov. 03 Nashville, TN - DRKMTTR

Dec. 04 Chicago, IL - Subterranean

Dec. 05 Kansas City, MO - MiniBar

Dec. 06 Denver, CO - Hi-Dive

Dec. 07 Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court

Dec. 09 San Francisco, CA - Cafe Du Nord

Dec. 10 Palmdale, CA - Transplants Brewing

Dec. 11 Las Vegas, NV - Sinwave

Dec. 12 Los Angeles, CA - Knucklehead Bar

Dec. 13 San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

Dec. 14 Mesa, AZ - The Nile Underground

Dec. 15 Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad

Dec. 17 Austin, TX - Hotel Vegas

Dec. 18 Dallas, TX - Club Dada

Dec. 19 Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street

Dec. 20 St. Louis, MO - Black Circle

Dec. 22 Detroit, MI - The Magic Bag

06 Dec 2024 Tophouse with Griffin William Sherry at Fine Line

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TopHouse

Montana-bred/Nashville-based, indie-folk quartet TopHouse is headlining the Fine Line, in Minneapolis, on December 6th, 2024. The band’s latest EP Theory is out now, but look forward to their upcoming …

06 Dec 2024 Friday

Tophouse
with Griffin William Sherry
at Fine Line
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Montana-bred/Nashville-based, indie-folk quartet TopHouse is headlining the Fine Line, in Minneapolis, on December 6th, 2024. The band’s latest EP Theory is out now, but look forward to their upcoming EP Practice in February 14, 2025.

Griffin William Sherry to open.

TopHouse Upcoming 2024 Tour Dates

Dec 4 – Milwaukee, WS – Vivarium

Dec 5 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall

Dec 6 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line

Dec 7 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre

Dec 8 – St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway

Dec 28 – Chattanooga, TN – Barrelhouse Ballroom

Dec 29 – Lexington, KY – The Burl

Dec 30 – Nashville, TN – The Mil

Dec 31 – Nashville, TN – The Mil

Jan 14 – Telluride, CO – The Alibi

Jan 15 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up Aspen

Jan 17 – Buena Vista, CO – The Lariat

Jan 18 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre

Jan 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell

Feb 2-9 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – String Break Cruise!

Feb 20 – Houston, TX – Last Concert Cafe

Feb 21 – Austin, TX – The Far Out Lounge & Stage

Feb 22 – Dallas, TX – Ferris Wheelers

March 5 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room

March 6 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre

March 7 – Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theatre

March 8 – Washington DC – Howard Theatre

March 9 – Philadelphia, PA – Ardmore Music Hall

March 12 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Hall Hartford

March 13 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground

March 14 – Buffalo, NY – Asbury Hall

March 15 – Lansing, MI – Grewall Hall

March 16 – Covington, KY – Madison Theater

March 27 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom

March 28 – Columbus, OH – Athenaeum Theatre

March 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre

April 9 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall

April 10 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom

April 11 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox

April 12 – Missoula, MT – The Wilma

April 13 – Billings, MT – Pub Station

May 10 – London, UK – The Garage

06-07 Dec 2024 Dandy Warhols at Bimbo's 365 Club (San Francisco)

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The Dandy Warhols

You know we like The Dandy Warhols... and they love "Minnesoter." Minneapolis is pretty much the only city where they will automatically play "Minnesoter", which are often not written on their .…

06 Dec 2024 Friday
07 Dec 2024 Saturday

Dandy Warhols
at Bimbo's 365 Club (San Francisco)
bimbos365club.com

The Dandy Warhols are celebrating their 30th year anniversary in style with TWO nights Fri, 12/6 & Sat, 12/7.

In another indie rock instance of “You know you’re old…,” we complete this sentence with, “...when the band you danced to in the ‘90s suddenly announces a tour celebrating 30 years in the business.” In this case, the Dandy Warhols—that indie-sleazy, slightly britpop, all-partying, ultra-dancefloor-vibes Portland band that first formed in 1994—says they can hardly believe they’ve made it this far themselves. “It feels like about six… maybe seven [years],” said lead singer Courtney Taylor-Taylor. To ring their three-decade hallmark, the band often known for being tongue-in-cheeky instigators on and off the stage have announced a string of “December festivities,” including West Coast concerts, fan parties, and maybe some hijinks like in their ‘90s to aughts heyday. But who knows? Maybe, like they famously sing, “heroin is so passé.” Should be fun, nonetheless.

Tour Dates

Dec 2 Los Angeles, CA Moroccan Lounge

Dec 3 Los Angeles, CA Moroccan Lounge

Dec 4 Los Angeles, CA Moroccan Lounge

Dec 6 San Francisco, CA Bimbo's 365 Club

Dec 7 San Francisco, CA Bimbo's 365 Club

Dec 11 Portland, OR Mission Theater /Little Clouds Showcase*

Dec 12 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom^

Dec 13 Portland, OR Fan Party @ Odditorium%

Dec 14 Tacoma, WA Spanish Ballroom

Dec 15 Tacoma, WA Spanish Ballroom - Fan Brunch%

* The Little Clouds Showcase will be co-hosted by The Dandy Warhols (no performance), featuring sets by LSD & The Search For God (headliner), Sun Atoms (direct support featuring Peter Holmström from The Dandy Warhols), and Tremours (opener)
^ a DJ set by Zia McCabe (a.k.a. DJ Rescue) follows the Dec. 12th show, one floor below in Lola's Room. Free to all ticket holders.
% Fan meet & greet party (no performance)

If your band is coming to the Minneapolis/St Paul area, please email details to [email protected] with a good lead time. Thank you.

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11/29/2024

Flashback: Bat For Lashes at 7th Street Entry (26 July 2007)

Bat for Lashes Setlist

Trophy
Tahiti
Horse and I
I Saw a Light
The Wizard
What's a Girl to Do?
Sad Eyes
Sarah
Prescilla

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Bat for Lashes

Bat for Lashes is currently back in the U.S. to tour with Depeche Mode, but in between those dates, the band booked a few headlining side shows. Not surprising since they did a similar deal when they played Coachella.…

Minneapolis fans may have discovered Bat For Lashes from their appearance on The Current and then at the Varsity Theater on October 3, 2007… but did you know their first appearance was actually a few months earlier at the 7th Street Entry?

That’s right, before they became popular, they headlined the 7th Street Entry on July 26, 2007, with only a handful of songs.

The band did have a full debut album called Fur and Gold, which came out a year (2006) on the Echo Label, but it wasn’t until they had a viral hit in 2007 and earned a Mercury Prize nomination, did major label Parlophone re-issued and marketed it for 2007.

As you can see from the photos, she had a full all-women band. They had an Indian-esq vibe, especially with the Shaman scepter.

Behind the scenes, this was their first time in America and their manager named Dick, was personally their tour manager as well.

Although we’re big fans, I never thought the band really took off in America. I wish they had, so we can see them live more often. Instead, we’ve only seen them two other times, at the Varsity Theater in Aug 2009 and opening for Depeche Mode in Aug 2013.

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When I saw Beatrix*JAR walk past me, I was shock to find out that they were the opening band for Bat for Lashes. I've seen them before at the Bryant-Lake Bowl and I know they sound nothing like Bat, but more similar to such DJ acts like Bentley Rhythm Ace.

It was cool though; I think the audience wasn't expecting two DJs doing some live mixes on stage. I recorded a 50 second clip to show you what they sound like.

The crowd for Bat for Lashes was really healthy, more people showed up than I had expected. It was evident that a lot of these fans loved the video for “What’s a Girl to Do” because the crowd instantly started cheering when the first few notes of the song was played.

I think the best part about the show was the unconventional musical instruments that was brought on stage, including the infamous Shaman's scepter (the ceremonial head of the staff was removed, so it just looked like an ordinary wooden stick).

I'm including the rest of their tour - so check them out if they're coming to your town.

11/28/2024

Florida Theatre

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Molly Hatchet

In the early 1970s, a new form of music was emerging in the South. A mixture of blues, country, gospel and the English invasion of rock and roll that later was to be coined the phrase “Southern Rock.”

Yellowcard

Yellowcard, the band, got their name from an iteration of the sport’s penalty, meaning if someone spilled a beer at a party, the offender was issued a yellow card for the party foul. Out of Jacksonville, FL, they are comprised …

As you know by now, I go into hibernation for the winter. This time it’s a little different, for the next three or four months, I will be temporarily residing in Jacksonville, Florida.

I’ll be honest, I don’t know much about the city. I did do a little research and shocked to discover the city has about 1 million people living there… that’s twice as large as Minneapolis! In fact, it’s the most populous city in Florida, and the largest in the South outside the state of Texas.

I don’t know what the music scene is like, but here are some famous bands from Jacksonville:

• Lynyrd Skynyrd: Outlaw country, Blues-rock
• Limp Bizkit: Nu metal, Rap rock
• Molly Hatchet: Blues-rock, Boogie rock
• Yellowcard: Pop punk, Emo
• Shinedown: Hard rock, Alternative metal

Molly Hatchet at Sac and Fox Casino (23 July 2022)

We’ve seen a few of those bands, including Molly Hatchet in July 2022: “Jacksonville, FL band Molly Hatchet brought their signature mixture of English invasion rock, blues, country and gospel to the Sac and Fox Casino, in Powhattan, KS for a complimentary show filled with classic hits and newer favorites. The band formed in the early 1970s and, along with their contemporaries Lynyrd Skynyrd and other Florida and Georgia bands, brought together what we have come to know as Southern Classic Rock.”

Here are some bands coming to the Florida Theatre, in Jacksonville, Florida:

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Dave Koz

Dave Koz, July 15, Kauffman Center LA sax player Koz and his friends Gerald Albright, Richard Elliot and Mindi Abair turned to producer Paul Brown to help them realize the vision for 2013’s first outing of Summer Horns (Concord Records) …

Dave Koz & Friends
at Florida Theatre
03 Dec 2024
floridatheatre.com

Dave Koz & Friends is on their 27th anniversary edition of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour. The tour will stop in at the Florida Theatre, in Jacksonville, Florida, on December 3, 2024.

This year, Koz reunites with long-time musical partner, guitarist/singer Jonathan Butler, and features saxophonist Vincent Ingala, guitarist Adam Hawley and vocalist Rebecca Jade as special guests.

Why see this show? Just ‘koz…

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2024

11/29 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

11/30 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall

12/2 – Naples, FL – Hayes Hall Artis-Naples

12/3 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre

12/5 – North Bethesda, MD – The Music Center

12/6 – Newport News, VA – Ferguson Center

12/7 – New Haven, CT – John Lyman Center

12/8 – Cleveland, OH – Connor Palace at Playhouse Square

12/11 – Warren, OH – Robins Theatre

12/12 – Chicago, IL – Auditorium Theatre

12/13 – Carmel, IN – The Palladium

12/14 – Columbus, OH – Palace Theatre

12/15 – Detroit, MI – Music Hall Center

12/18 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Arts Center – Ikeda Theater

12/19 – San Diego, CA – Balboa Theatre

12/20 – Cerritos, CA – Cerritos Center

12/21 – Cerritos, CA – Cerritos Center

12/22 – Palm Desert, CA – McCallum Theatre

12/23 – Modesto, CA – Gallo Center For The Arts

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Ben Folds Five

I recently found out that Ben Folds will be releasing a brand new album called So There, slated for release on September 11th... with a November tour date to follow! …

Ben Folds
with Lindsey Kraft
at Florida Theatre
21 Dec 2024
floridatheatre.com

The great Ben Folds will be ending his tour at the Florida Theatre, in Jacksonville, on December 21, 2024. Folds released his first-ever Christmas album on New West Records… so expect some Christmas-ey songs on this tour in December.

Ben Folds Five at the Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis (29 Sep 2012)

We saw Ben Folds in Sep 2012, and got this incredible story about Folds’ first tour in Minneapolis. He will never, ever come to Minneapolis in the Winter since then. Here is the story: “Ben Folds told this great story about their first gig in Minneapolis at the 7th Street Entry. If you live around here, you know that place is tiny, so I had this vision of their grand piano taking up 90% of the stage. It was the first time the band came to Minneapolis and they had no idea how cold it was. It was snowing, negative 60 degree (at least that's what they said!), and they were moving the piano outside. They had "jackets" on but it was so cold, they ran back inside - leaving the piano in the middle of the street! Lessons learned.”

Lindsey Kraft to open.

Ben Folds On Tour:

December 2, 2024 - Nashville, TN - Schermerhorn Symphony Center

December 4, 2024 - Naples, FL - Hayes Hall

December 10, 2024 - Houston, TX - Jones Hall

December 11, 2024 - Austin, TX - ACL Live

December 12, 2024 - Dallas, TX - Majestic Theatre

December 14, 2024 - Fayetteville, AR - Walton Arts Center

December 15, 2024 - Shreveport, LA - The Strand Theatre

December 17, 2024 - New Orleans, LA - The Fillmore

December 18, 2024 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall

December 19, 2024 - Huntsville, AL - Mars Music Hall

December 21, 2024 - Jacksonville, FL - Florida Theatre

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Drew Holcomb

Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors is a Nashville band, whose members usually include Holcomb’s wife, Ellie, though she was understandably absent as the couple just had their newborn …

Drew & Ellie Holcomb
at Florida Theatre
13 Feb 2025
floridatheatre.com

Drew & Ellie Holcomb are on tour in support of their new studio album Memory Bank.

Their tour will stop by the Fitzgerald Theater, in St Paul, in March, but before they do, they are stopping by the Florida Theatre, in Florida, on February 13, 2025.

Drew Holcomb at First Avenue (21 Sep 2023)

We saw Drew Holcomb in Sep 2023, and wrote, “Drew Holcomb (billed as Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors) came out excited and stating how amazing it was to be at First Avenue’s main room. The singer said that it was their goal to play this room and so it was such an honor that so many diehard fans have come out to support the group. The group prides themselves as knowing everybody in the audience (and I believe them!). First Avenue was, by far, the largest venue as headliner, having played the tiny 7th Street Entry in March 2012 and at the now-defunct Triple Rock Social Club in September 2013. Every time they come back, they got a larger crowd and larger stage.”

Tour Dates:

Feb 5 at Saenger Theatre in Mobile, AL

Feb 6 at Albany Municipal Auditorium in Albany, GA

Feb 7 at The Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville, TN

Feb 8 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, TN

Feb 11 at House of Blues Orlando in Orlando, FL

Feb 13 at Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL

Feb 14 at Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta, GA

Feb 15 at Mississippi State University in Meridian, MS

Feb 16 at Alabama Theatre in Birmingham, AL

Feb 18 at Knight Theatre in Charlotte, NC

Feb 19 at Newberry Opera House in Newberry, SC

Feb 20 at Charleston Music Hall in Charleston, SC

Feb 22 at Sony Hall in New York, NY

Feb 23 at Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC

Feb 25 at Kent State Univ. in New Philadelphia, OH

Feb 26 at Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH

Feb 28 at Flagstar Strand Theatre in Pontiac, MI

Mar 1 at Blue Gate Theater in Shipshewana, IN

Mar 2 at The Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, MN

Mar 4 at Barrymore Theatre in Madison, WI

Mar 6 at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City, IA

Mar 7 at Stiefel Theatre in Salina, KS

Mar 8 at The Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, MO

Mar 9 at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL

Mar 27 at The Heights Theater in Houston, TX

Mar 28 at Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX

Mar 29 at Majestic Theatre in Dallas, TX

Apr 2 at Uptown Theatre in Napa, CA

Apr 3 at The Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, CA

Apr 4 at House of Blues Anaheim in Anaheim, CA

Apr 6 at Humphrey's in San Diego, CA

May 3 at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN

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