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The Wrong Party Tour, feat. Fitz and the Tantrums and Andy Grammer, at Palace Theatre, St Paul (13 Aug 2022)

08/13 Fitz and the Tantrums and Andy Grammer with Maggie Rose at Palace Theatre Read More Fitz and the Tantrums We can confidently say we’ve seen Fitz and The Tantrums in all kinds of weather and over a hundred-degree temperature range. We first caught the LA soul/dance-pop band in early Feb 2011 in a small Minneapolis club . … Andy Grammer Andy Grammer will be co-headlining the show. He is known for his chart-topping hits, like “Honey I’m Good” and “Keep Your Head Up.” ... Maggie Rose Nashville roots-rock soul powerhouse Maggie Rose released her third studio album Have a Seat. The album recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL, and was produced by Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes). …

08/13/2022 Saturday

Fitz and the Tantrums and Andy Grammer
with Maggie Rose
at Palace Theatre
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We just saw Fitz and the Tantrums at Grinders KC in June 2022, and described the show as, “Arms swayed back and forth during 2013’s “6AM” while clouds gathered above and the sky gradually grayed, providing relief from the heat, but also a precursor to oncoming weather changes. Singer Scaggs said that “I Need Help” from the newest record had meant even more to her during the pandemic, helping her to focus on her own mental health and hopefully showing people that they are not alone in any day-to-day struggles.”

Andy Grammer will be co-headlining the show. He is known for his chart-topping hits, like “Honey I’m Good” and “Keep Your Head Up.”

Maggie Rose to open.

Tour dates:

July 29, 2022 - Key West, FL - Key West Ampitheater
July 30, 2022 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live Orlando
July 31, 2022 - Tampa, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel
August 2, 2022 - Cary, NC - Koka Booth Amphitheatre
August 3, 2022 - Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
August 4, 2022 - New York, NY - Summerstage
August 6, 2022 - Boston, MA - Leader Bank Pavilion
August 9, 2022 - Selbyville, DE - The Freeman Arts Pavilion
August 11, 2022 - Interlochen, MI - Interlochen Center
August 12, 2022 - Aurora, IL - Riveredge Park
August 13, 2022 - Saint Paul, MN - Palace Theatre
August 14, 2022 - St. Louis, MO - Saint Louis Music Park
August 17, 2022 - Vail, CO - Gerald R. Ford Amphiteater
August 18, 2022 - Sandy, UT - Sandy Amphiteater
August 20, 2022 - Nampa, ID - Ford Idaho Center - Amphitheater
August 21, 2022 - Woodinville, WA - Chateau Ste. Michelle
August 22, 2022 - Bonner, MT - KettleHouse Ampitheater
August 23, 2022 - Forest Grove, OR - Grand Lodge
August 25, 2022 - Saratoga, CA - The Mountain Winery
August 26, 2022 - Rohnert Park, CA - Green Music Center
August 27, 2022 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre

Maggie Rose

Maggie Rose

Maggie Rose

Maggie Rose

Andy Grammer

Palace Theatre Marquee

Andy Grammer

Andy Grammer

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Andy Grammer with Michael Fitzpatrick

Andy Grammer with Michael Fitzpatrick

Fitz and the Tantrums

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Fitz and the Tantrums at Palace Theatre, St Paul (13 Aug 2022)

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Flip Rushmore at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (10 Aug 2022)

Flip Rushmore Setlist Platypuseidon The Loathsome Crowded West Phife & Merle Gouda Bear DDT NINE That Hollow Sound Campus Waxwing -- Encore -- Aspen, CA / All These Things That I've Done (The Killers cover) / Loserhead Read More Flip Rushmore Minneapolis band Flip Rushmore (Alex Smith, Dan Klauer, Nick Spielman, Adam Szczepaniak, and Mike Green) is having an EP Release Party this August 10 at the 7th Street Entry. …

Minneapolis/Nashville band Flip Rushmore (Alex Smith, Dan Klauer, Nick Spielman, Adam Szczepaniak, and Mike Green) held a release party for their four-year-in-the-making EP Choose Your Villains Wisely at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis on August 10th.

Starting the show was Lazenlow, a three-piece featuring vocalist Gillian Needham, guitarist Ghost Channels, and drummer Mo Bluntz. The band was slow to start their set, as one of their fans was late arriving to the venue, so they were vamping to buy her some time.

The group loves First Avenue/7th Street so much that they wrote a song about the venue… adding that it was written well before they first book their first show.

Friend Dog (aka Vinnie Donatelle) was up next. Donatelle was joined by bassist Lauren Anderson and drummer Nate LeBrun. Donatelle has built up a good fanbase, thanks to being in The Last Revel (the group is heading out on a national tour starting on August 21st in Livingston, Montana).

After playing a love song about his wife, Julia, Donatelle asked if the next one was the last song? He’s lost track of time and had forgotten to bring a setlist to the show. Anderson answered, “Six songs is the perfect set of songs.” With that, they played a song, “Never Want to Let You Down.”

The truth is, we weren’t going to cover this Flip Rushmore show. However, after running to one of their super fan, at a Japanese Breakfast in July 2022, the fan convinced us to see Flip Rushmore. He believed in the band so much that we had to trust his suggestion.

At the show, I see the local music fans/influencers (like Dom, Robert, the Girl at the Rockshow, etc.) in the audience, which is a good sign and indication there’s a good buzz for the band.

After a hilarious boxing arena introduction, Flip Rushmore took the stage, playing “Platypuseidon”, the new song about the murder of George Floyd, taken from their Choose Your Villains Wisely EP.

As promised, every song from the new EP was played live (for the first time), including billionaire spacing traveling song “Waxwing”, “NINE”, “The Loathsome Crowded West”, and “Gouda Bear”

Flip Rushmore’s Choose Your Villains Wisely is out now on all major platforms.

Lazenlow

Lazenlow

Lazenlow

Friend Dog

Friend Dog

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Flip Rushmore

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Flip Rushmore at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (10 Aug 2022)

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We♥KC- August 16-22, 2022 Upcoming Shows (Kansas City / Lawrence / Topeka KS)

Read More Silversun Pickups Recently, Silversun Pickups announced their 15-date November tour, with special guest Zella Day. The tour will hit all major cities, including Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, Tulsa, and more.

Read more Kansas City Music Guide.

School’s back in and preseason football has begun, signaling an end to summer, but there’s still a few warm triple-digit days left. Country music is still strong, as evidenced by Guitars & Cadillacs recently opening in Overland Park (with a concert from ex-KC resident Ty Herndon), but so is punk as a DIY club on Stadium Drive called Farewell recently opened as well.

A good mix of shows this week, though we’re not above the last-minute postponement, as evidenced by Incubus postponing their Friday night show at Azura, thought the rumor is singer Brandon Boyd’s back problems, not Covid-related, so check those socials before heading out.

Here’s what’s happening in the Kansas City/Lawrence, KS metro August 16th–22nd

(Several artists are still requiring precautions for entry, so check with the venue and/or assume vaccination proof, might still be required)

Tuesday Aug 16

Hooveriii, Replay Lounge- Lawrence, $10

In support of the new A Round of Applause, the six-member psychedelic space rock band started initially almost a decade ago as a solo drum machine project by Bert Hoover (and is pronounced "Hoover Three"). Influenced by 70s Krautrock, the band aims to re-define their version of prog rock in today’s indie scene.

Austin TX’s Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band was supposed to share the stage for this tour but were forced to drop out due to internal strife and mental well-being issues.

Silversun Pickups Liberty Hall, $27.50-$55

Los Angeles indie rockers are due to return with the August 18^th release of new sixth studio album Physical Thrills, produced by Nirvana producer and Garbage drummer Butch Vig, with advance single, “Scared Together” already out to radio. We saw them last back in 2016, co-headlining with Foals. Live, they’ve been working in their recent cover of the late 80’’s Martika hit, “Toy Soldiers”.

For this 21-date tour, they’ve partnered with PLUS1 with $1 from every ticket sold going to the PLUS1 x Noise For Now Reproductive Health Access Fund supporting access to reproductive rights and services for all.

“You never know what can bring two people together,” notes bandmate Brian Aubert of the new single. This song is about becoming close and intimate with someone through hardship. Being thrown into something quite frightening brings out some shared qualities that connect them.”

Polyphia with Unprocessed and Death Tour, Granada. $22

Texas mostly instrumental prog rock band Polyphia hits the road after dropping new single “Playing God” via Rise Records. This is the band’s first new material since 2019 and since their last studio album, 2018’s New Levels New Devils. German prog metal band Unprocessed as support. Alternative hip hop act Death Tour had to drop off the tour on short-notice due to transportation issues.

Wade Bowen, Knuckleheads, $15

Texas Country/Red Dirt singer-songwriter and former member of West 84 has new single, “Everything Has Your Memory” out now, in advance of full-length, Somewhere Between the Secret and The Truth, just released on August 12^th.

Bowen’s debut album “Try Not to Listen” in 2002 made an initial splash on country radio and several albums followed, including live releases, The Blue Light Live and Live at Billy Bob’s Texas. More recently he’s worked alongside fellow Texan Randy Rogers on Hold My Beer, Volumes 1 and 2.

Sister Act at Starlight Theatre August 16-21 $15-$98

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the lifestyle and Mother Superior. Filled with gospel music, dancing and a moving story, Sister Act is a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship.

 Wednesday Aug 17

Petite Amie miniBar, $10

Mexico City-based psych pop group heads out on tour after sharing new single “Otra Vez”, via Devil in the Woods Records, taken from their forthcoming new album. Carlos Medina also doubles as the bassist for Little Jesus, but this project considers The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Big Thief, Magic Potion, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and Crumb as main musical influences.

Local dark shoegazers Redder Moon to open in support of full-length “Hell is Other People” and more recent remixes.

Richie Kotzen, Knuckleheads. $24

Following projects with The Winery Dogs and Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith, the lauded guitarist is out on a solo tour. Over his long career, he’s opened for The Rolling Stones in Japan and been a member of both Mr. Big and Poison, though his own work is much more blues rock-oriented.

Thursday Aug 18

The Devil Wears Prada w/ Stray From The Path, Dying Wish, The Truman, $25-$44

Dayton, OH metalcore/Christian metal rockers out in support of the new Color Decay album. They are expected to play both 2010’s Zombie and last year’s sequel ZII EPs back-to-back, as well as new favorites and a selection of older tunes.

Black Stone Cherry, Knuckleheads. $20

Kentucky Southern rock four piece out in support of 2020’s The Human Condition and follow up live release, recorded at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. The band has been going since 2001, and recently has been working in a Tracy Chapman cover into their live sets.

Doobie, Bottleneck. $20-$25/$100VIP

Not to be confused with the much older Doobie Brothers of course, the Ohio rapper is out on his Bat Shxt Krazy Tour with new album Misery Loves Kompany 2 out now.

Ann Wilson (of Heart), Prairie Band Casino-Mayetta, $65

The legendary singer has a new solo album out, Fierce Bliss, which is a mix of covers and originals, and we saw her show which included both and plenty of Heart classics, on a blacktop parking lot back in 2017. Despite the age of 72, her vocals have remained mostly intact, sending familiar songs and covers from Led Zeppelin, The Who and The Rolling Stones, soaring.

Friday Aug 19

Alice in Chains, Breaking Benjamin, Bush, $29.89-$125

Part of local station 98.9 The Rock’s Rock the ‘Dotte series, spotlighting rock shows in Wyandotte County. Though AiC singer William DuVall recently put out a solo album, Alice in Chains’ latest is still 2018’s Rainier Fog, though the group hopes to reconvene in the studio following this summer tour.

Breaking Benjamin is due for a new one as well after 2018’s Aurora, though did release a Goo Goo Dolls cover with Diamante in 2020. Gavin Rossdale and Bush, however, do have a new record out, The Art of Survival, and will likely be playing all those familiar ‘90s hits as well.,

Boz Scaggs w The Robert Cray Band, Kauffman Center, $29-$89

After more than five decades, singer, songwriter, and guitarist Boz Scaggs continues to thrill with his signature blend of rock, blues, and R&B. Scaggs has produced 19 albums and dozens of hits, including “Lido Shuffle,” “Look What You’ve Done to Me,” and “Lowdown.” The seven-time Grammy nominee returns to his roots for the Out of the Blues Tour 2022.

The Robert Cray Band joins on for an evening of blues music. The five-time Grammy winner has a 20-album discography including hits like “Right Next Door (Because of Me),” “Smoking Gun,” and “Blues Get Off My Shoulder.” Singer-songwriter Jeff LeBlanc will open the performance.

New Respects, Encore, $20

Nashville rock and soul band known for energetic live performances released their acoustic EP Don’t Panic, but member Lexi recently bowed out of the band, due to full time motherhood. A chance to see them in the intimate confines of this small room.

Paul Rodriguez (comedian), Aug 19-20, Comedy Club of Kansas City, $24-$36

The longtime stand-up comedian and actor (last seen on-screen in last year’s Clifford the Big Red Dog) returns for two nights of masterclass-level comedy.

Saturday Aug 20

Florist w Marc Merz, recordBar, $15

The Brooklyn indie folk band is out in support of their self-titled album from Double Double Whammy that received a solid 8.5 review on Pitchfork, calling it as much an audio documentary as it is a folk album. We saw them on their first appearance in Minneapolis, back in June 2016 and leader Emily Sprague continues to push the boundaries of her role as lyricist, while still releasing ambient work under his own name. Local electro-folkies Mr. Golden Sun listed as support.

Turnpike Troubadours w Gov’t Mule, Azura Amphitheater, $39.50-$60

After a two-year hiatus, Turnpike Troubadours return to live stages. They released their breakout album Diamonds & Gasoline, in 2010, followed by Goodbye Normal Street, and their self-titled 2015 album featured "The Mercury" and "The Bird Hunters." In 2017, the band released the critically acclaimed album A Long Way From Your Heart.

The mighty Gov’t Mule are back as well, after being sidelined with Covid earlier in the year and Warren Haynes and co are in support of blues album, Heavy Load Blues. Morgan Wade and Muscadine Bloodline are also on the bill.

Tony Orlando, Ameristar, CANCELED

Sunday Aug 21

Kendrick Lamar w Baby Keem, T-Mobile Center, $55-$175

We goin’ be all right-- The Big Steppers Tour is the fifth concert tour by rapper and songwriter Kendrick Lamar, in support of fifth studio album, 2022’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. Arguably, the greatest MC in the game today, early show reviews point to how visually immersive the stage set is and features a glowing cube.

Las Vegas rapper Baby Keem not only guests on the new Lamar album (both also won a Grammy for “Family Ties” in April) but has recent single, “Honest:” out now.

Opener LA rapper Tanna Leone was signed by Lamar to his imprint and has new full-length, Sleepy Soldier out now.

A Day to Remember, The Ghost Inside, Beartooth, Azura Amphitheater, $34-$65

It’s the humbly named Just Some Shows Tour MMXXII and the Florida hard punk pop hardcore group have a new single, “Miracle” released just a few weeks ago. Last full-length was 2021’s You’re Welcome.

LA metalcore group The Ghost Inside is performing songs from their self-titled 2020 release (but fifth full-length) for the first time, after pandemic delays.

Sean Kingston, The Granada – Lawrence, $26-$125

Out on his Road to Deliverance Tour, the Miami R&B/Hip-hop singer has been away for a while, though announced upcoming album Deliverance, with advance single, “Dark Times” featuring G Herbo and also collab’d at the end of 2021 with Japanese rapper TOMORO on single, “Let Me Hold You”.

Happy Together Tour, Kauffman Center, $29-$89

Featuring some of the greatest hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s, the touring roadshow returns with an evening full of 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes. The show features music legends The Turtles, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Association, The Buckinghams, The Vogues and The Cowsills.

Monday Aug 22

listen to an album

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The Wild Hearts Tour, feat. Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, Julien Baker, at Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis (09 Aug 2022)

Sharon Van Etten Setlist Headspace Comeback Kid No One's Easy to Love Anything Come Back I'll Try Used To It Serpents Every Time the Sun Comes Up Mistakes Born Seventeen -- Encore -- Darkish Like I Used To Angel Olsen Setlist Dream Thing Big Time Ghost On Right Now All Mirrors Lark Go Home Through the Fires Chance Julien Baker Setlist Sprained Ankle Bloodshot Tokyo Relative Fiction Ziptie Hardline Faith Healer Heatwave Favor Ringside Tour Dates Aug. 15 - Shelburne, VT @ The Green * Aug. 16 - LaFayette, NY @ Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards * Aug. 18 - Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion * Aug. 19 - Philadelphia, PA @ Skyline Stage at The Mann * Aug. 20 - New York, NY @ Central Park Summerstage* Aug. 21 - New York, NY @ Central Park Summerstage * * = with Spencer. Read More Sharon Van Etten "Hey Minneapolis. There you are! It's been too long, thanks for coming out tonight," Sharon Van Etten commented at the nice turnout for her show at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Wednesday, July 16th. … Angel Olsen Angel Olsen will be headlining First Avenue on October 2nd. Olsen fans can look forward to Phases, a collection of B-sides, rarities, and demos on November 10th via Jagjaguwar. ... Julien Baker American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Julien Baker released her critically acclaimed album, Little Oblivions, during the pandemic, through Matador Records. …

The Wild Hearts Tour, featuring Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker, stopped by the Surly Brewing Festival Field, in Minneapolis, on Tuesday, August 9th. Due to city noise ordinances rules, these city “festivals”, like block parties, has to end by a certain time… so generally these shows starts at 5pm, when the sun’s still out.

On my original music schedule, Alaska native Quinn Christopherson was supposed to open the show.

I later found out that Christopherson won’t be joining the Wild Hearts Tour, until Chicago (August 10), because he would be busy opening for the Here and Now shows, featuring Courtney Barnett and Lucy Dacus. We did catch him at the Here and Now show at The Midland on August 8th, and wrote, “The music began with rising Anchorage singer-songwriter Quinn Christopherson, whose debut full-length, Write Your Name in Pink will be released September 16 for a half-hour set, accompanied by only his guitarist and beginning with the title track from his I Am Bubblegum EP. “My family has been telling stories forever, and this is how I tell mine”, Christopherson explained after the new “Celine”, a touching song about his mother.”

Anyway, the Surly Brewing Festival Field, which is next to the Surly Brewing Co. tavern, is one of the few open-air venues in the Minneapolis area. From our experience, we have Rock the Garden (at the Walker Arts Sculpture Garden), Basilica Block Party (currently on hold due to the pandemic), Music in the Zoo (currently on hold), and Cabooze Plaza (at the parking lot at the Cabooze)… so there’s not a lot of active/current open-air options.

The nice thing about the Surly Brewing shows is that they will open up a disused weighing station for free self-parking. I don’t know the capacity, but I am assuming you must arrive early to get a parking spot… otherwise, if it’s full, I am assuming you are on your own.

Fans showed up early to see the Wild Hearts Tour, which almost everyone buying Wild Hearts Tour-branded T-Shirts and tote bags!

Julien Baker started the show. She commented that the last time she played the Surly was with the all-women show Courtney Barnett and Lucy Dacus in July 2018. She was still new the music scene back then, and we commented it as much: “When we saw her in 2017, we described the then-15-year-old as “shy” and her songs were being “drowned out by the chatty crowd”. Seeing Baker, nearly a year later, I can tell you that she’s more confident and taking command of the stage. She’ll sometime scream on some songs, which can be such a powerful thing to hear from this very young singer. To be honest, the crowd loved her. She’s really built up an audience here, and fans were listening and cheering to everything Baker had to say. For example, she mentioned the word “women”, and the girls in the audience cheered loudly.”

Baker continues to build up her fanbase here… and it should be interesting to seeing her with other strong women, like with Phoebe Bridgers’ boygenius project.

Angel Olsen was next. Everyone in the band dressed in mono-color, with Olsen in banana yellow. The first thing she commented on was how bright the sun was… clearly not used to playing in the day time. “Look at that. The sun. It leaves nothing to the imagination,” Olsen stated. After a brief pause, “But my thoughts are my own. My thoughts are mysterious. You don’t know what I’m thinking!”

We haven’t seen Olsen since Oct 2017, and after five years, our statement, “Angel Olsen has a voice that makes knees weak, blind men see and dreams come true” still rings true.

Setlist

Speaking about a long time, wow, we haven’t seen Sharon Van Etten since July 2014. What happened was after the release of Are We There in 2014, Van Etten decided to take a break from music to pursue acting, raise a family, and studied at the Brooklyn College on psychology and mental health counseling.

It’s good to have Sharon Van Etten back. She looked and sounded as she did eight years ago… as if she never left. Starting with “Headspace” and “Comeback Kid”, it’s like she’s telling the story of her own journey. She is the comeback kid.

Van Etten’s new album, We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong, is out now Jagjaguwar.

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Sharon Van Etten at Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis (09 Aug 2022)

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Courtney Barnett / Lucy Dacus / Quinn Christopherson - Here and There Festival, Kansas City (2022-08-08)

COURTNEY BARNETT SETLIST Rae Street Sunfair Sundown Avant Gardener Need a Little Time Nameless, Faceless Small Poppies Turning Green Here's the Thing Sunday Roast Depreston Walkin' on Eggshells Elevator Operator If I Don't Hear from You Tonight History Eraser Pedestrian at Best Write a List of Things to Look Forward To Oh the Night (with Quinn Christopherson) Before You Gotta Go LUCY DACUS SETLIST Triple Dog Dare First Time Addictions Hot & Heavy Christine VBS Partner in Crime Brando Thumbs I Don't Wanna Be Funny Anymore Kissing Lessons Believe (Cher cover) Night Shift QUINN CHRISTOPHERSON SETLIST Bubblegum Celine Evelene Loaded Gun 2005 I Don’t Like Who I Am (?) HERE AND THERE FESTIVAL TOUR DATES AUG 09 st. louis, mo the factory AUG 10 cleveland, oh the agora AUG 12 harrisburg, pa harrisburg university at xl live AUG 13 north adams, ma mass moca AUG 14 syracuse, ny beak & skiff apple orchards AUG 16 chicago, il salt shed AUG 20 portland, or edgefield AUG 21 redmond, wa marymoor park AUG 26 stanford, ca frost amphitheater at stanford AUG 28 san diego, ca humphrey’s concerts by the bay AUG 31 dallas, tx the factory in deep ellum SEP 01 austin, tx acl live at the moody theater SEP 03 denver, co mission ballroom

“I got lost somewhere between Here And There, I’m not sure what the town was called” – Courtney Barnett “Scotty Says” (2012 song)

As indie singer-songwriter-guitarist Courtney Barnett first started playing shows, she drove long distances through the Australian countryside, passing through numerous small towns before arriving at the next bigger city. She would later realize that these towns were filled with community, experience, and stories.

That journeying instinct has culminated in her organizing and curating the Here and There Festival, a 15-stop show with a rotating lineup of almost two dozen total artists, that would begin in Kansas City at The Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland.

Barnett has also owned a label (Milk! Records) for a decade so she also has curated a limited cassette/digital compilation in conjunction with the tour, to raise money for organizations supporting reproductive justice, with all profits going towards the National Network of Abortion Funds and Advocates For Youth. Pre-order it here.

Additionally, non-profit Sounds of Saving are tour partners- their mission uses the connection to music as a direct path to mental well-being. The group on-site also highlighted the recent implementation of the 988 number to a network of suicide/crisis lifeline call centers. Pride Haven were also on-site at the Kansas City show – SAVE, Inc.’s overnight shelter who offer a welcoming environment for transition-aged 18-24 youth, facing homelessness.

The music began with rising Anchorage singer-songwriter Quinn Christopherson, whose debut full-length, Write Your Name in Pink will be released September 16 for a half-hour set, accompanied by only his guitarist and beginning with the title track from his I Am Bubblegum EP. “My family has been telling stories forever, and this is how I tell mine”, Christopherson explained after the new “Celine”, a touching song about his mother.

Christopherson was verbally pleased to be playing indoors again after numerous outdoor shows and “2005”, which included several throwback references (17 years ago?!, kinda made us feel old!) and pined for a simpler time. “I do like who I am today” Christopherson admitted after their final number, “...it’s an old song”.

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As the analog home movies began rolling on-screen, we knew it was time for an hour-long set from singer/songwriter Lucy Dacus, who we caught headlining in Lawrence back in February.

We were just happy to see Dacus upright and recovered, as she spent several shows singing and playing on her back, after slipping some discs but still determined to carry on performing.

We first caught Dacus live in Spring 2018 and have proudly watched her grow into a performer of more confidence and watched her fan base grow exponentially as well. 2021’s “Home Video” remains her latest full-length (and a VHS graphic rolled on-screen between songs), with a few new singles released since.

The same band as previous accompanied her, including secret weapon, guitarist Jacob Blizard and though things started more solemn with 2021’s “Triple Dog Dare”, tempo would soon pick up.

Though the set was an abridged version of her headlining set in February, it still sounded fresh and relevant, especially to the loyal fans that hang on her every word, with numerous traveling from around the country to see this opening date. The crowd responded well early to 2018’s “Addictions” which offers the great conflicting lyric, “You've got a sense of adventure and a penchant for comfort that keeps you at home”.

“This is what a theater should look like” Dacus said, looking around, also remembering a very early date at the venue opening for Houndmouth. “Did anyone here go to vacation bible school?” she asked before launching into “VBS” as a crowd roar went up, “Predictable…!” she quipped.

Recent two-minute single, “Kissing Lessons” (which Dacus described as “a little gay song”) was played as the video played behind the band, then the group launched into a slowed and atmospheric version of Cher’s “Believe”, stripping away all the dance beats and auto-tune vocals, leaving the longing of the song’s lyrics exposed. The still-powerful 2018 song “Night Shift” would end the set, with many singing along to the heartbreaking but empowered lyrics.

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As colleague Vu has noted previous, we’ve had Melbourne native Courtney Barnett on our radar for a decade, first praising her debut two EPs in 2013. We saw her in Chicago in February 2014 (sold out), Varsity Theater in June 2014 (Sold Out), Rock the Garden in June 2015, Desert Daze in October 2017, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile in October 2017 (Sold Out), Surly Brewing Festival in July 2018 and Rock the Garden 2019, so ahem, we have some history.

Her latest full-length is last November’s Things Take Time, Take Time (on Mom+Pop) and she began her eighty-minute headlining set with the first two songs from the new record, “Rae Street” and “Sunfair Sundown” before elevating things with her breakout single, 2015’s “Avant Gardener”.

Only accompanied by bassist Bones Sloane and drummer Dave Mudie, the sound was still big with Barnett not saying very much between songs (as usual, so no mention of fellow Australian Olivia Newton-John, who died earlier that day).

Her stream of consciousness style lyrics and irrefutable guitar skills made for a mesmerizing performance in mostly minimal lighting. 2021’s “Turning Green” turned things slightly funkier, with Barnett even singing as she played cowbell then “Here’s the Thing” had her confessing, “I'm not afraid of heights, maybe I'm just scared of falling.”

“Any real estate agents here? This song’s for you...it’s a happy song” she remarked before 2015’s “Depreston” and she described the new “If I Don't Hear from You Tonight” as “a love sing” asking if anyone in the crowd was on a first date.

The end of the main set would really ramp up with an energetic “Pedestrian at Best” and the forward-chugging “Write a List of The Things to Look Forward To”, followed by a two-song encore beginning with the Dylan-esque “Oh the Night”, the new album’s closing track, where Barnett harmonized with Christopherson, who came back on stage to lend a vocal hand.

The show ended ideally with road song “Before You Gotta Go” and Barnett assuring the crowd “you’re always on my mind” and the feeling seemed to be mutual with so many singing along.

With a touring festival that promotes both wandering and inclusion, those themes might seem like polar opposites, but in fact, end up being very closely related. And based on the first tour stop and the roster of so many musically interesting artists, The Here and There Festival seems like a show worth getting lost in.

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COURTNEY BARNETT SETLIST

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Minneapolis: September 1 to September 3

09/01 Neko Case with Disq at First Avenue Read More Neko Case Neko Case has a new album The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You, which came out September 3rd on ANTI-, and her First Avenue …

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09/01/2022 Thursday

Neko Case
with Disq
at First Avenue
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Producer and songwriter Neko Case is on tour in support of a digital-only career retrospective album Wild Creatures. Yes, it’s a greatest hits album, but there’s also a new song, “Oh, Shadowless”, as a special bonus in the release.

Case will stop by First Avenue’s mainroom on September 1, 2022.

Disq to open.

Tour dates:

08/28 - Brooklyn Bowl - Nashville, TN ~~
8/29 - Bijou Theatre - Knoxville, TN ~~
09/01 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN ~~
09/02 - Pabst Theatre - Milwaukee, WI ~~
09/03 - Out of Space @ Temperance Beer Co. - Evanston, IL ^^
09/04 - Nelsonville Music Festival - Nelsonville, OH
09/06 - White Eagle Hall - Jersey City, NJ ##
09/07 - Emerson Colonial Theatre - Boston, MA ##
09/08 - Brooklyn Steel - Brooklyn, NY ##
09/09 – Filene Center at Wolf Trap - Vienna, VA ++
09/10 - Union Transfer - Philadelphia, PA ##
09/12 - Orange Peel - Asheville, NC ##
09/13 - Variety Playhouse - Atlanta, GA ##
9/16 - Alaska Center for the Performing Arts - Anchorage, AK
9/17 - Hering Auditorium - Fairbanks, AK

She & Him ++
Disq ~~
Courtney Marie Andrews ^^
Sean Rowe ##

09/02 The King Khan & BBQ Show with Miranda and The Beat at Fine Line Read More King Khan & BBQ 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 …

09/02/2022 Friday

The King Khan & BBQ Show
with Miranda and The Beat
at Fine Line
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The King Khan & BBQ Show is returning to the Minneapolis area, at the Fine Line Music Café this Sep 2nd.

We’ve seen “Brown James Brown” King Khan solo and Mark Sultan (BBQ) solo, but together, they’re a unique rock force. The last time we saw the duo together was in Nov 2009, at the Triple Rock Social Club and described them as “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.”

Miranda and The Beat to open.

Tour dates:

Sept 2 : Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line
Sept 3 : Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon
Sept 4 : Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
Sept 6 : Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
Sept 7 : Toronto, ON - Horseshoe Tavern
Sept 9 : Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts
Sept 10 : Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Made
Sept 11 : Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
Sept 13 : TBA
Sept 14 : Washington, DC - Black Cat
Sept 16 : Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle
Sept 17 : Atlanta, GA - The Earl
Sept 18 : Chapel Hill, NC - Cat's Cradle
Sept 19 : Savannah, GA - El Rocko Lounge
Sept 21 : Nashville, TN - Basement East
Sept 22 : Memphis, TN - Gonerfest
Sept 23 : New Orleans, LA - Poor Boys
Sept 25 : Austin, TX - Hotel Vegas
Sept 26 : Fort Worth, TX - Tulips
Sept 28 : Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
Sept 30 : Phoenix, AZ - Valley Bar
Oct 1 : Los Angeles, CA - Echoplex
Oct 2 : San Diego, CA - Casbah
Oct 4 : Pomona, CA - Glass House
Oct 5 : San Francisco, CA - The Chapel
Oct 7 : Portland, OR - Dante's
Oct 8 : Seattle, WA - Clockout Lounge
Oct 9 : Seattle, WA - Clockout Lounge
Oct 11 : Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre

09/02 Elder with Belzebong and Dreadnought at Turf Club Read More Elder Capturing Elder's expanding dynamic and ongoing progression, The Gold & Silver Sessions is an experimental LP of ranging psychedelic jams that captures their expressive and nuanced development …

09/02/2022 Friday

Elder
with Belzebong and Dreadnought
at Turf Club
first-avenue.com

Metal/progressive rock band Elder will be headlining the Turf Club in St Paul on September 2nd, in support of their new album Omens.

Belzebong and Dreadnought to open.

Tour dates:

Aug 10 Orlando, FL, US Will's Pub
Aug 12 Houston, TX, US White Oak Music Hall - Upstairs
Aug 14 Fort Worth, TX, US Tulips FTW
Aug 16 Albuquerque, NM, US Sister
Aug 17 Phoenix, AZ, US The Rebel Lounge
Aug 18 Outdoor Las Vegas, NV, US PSYCHO SWIM
Aug 22 Boise, ID, US Neurolux Lounge
Aug 23 Portland, OR, US Dante's
Aug 24 Seattle, WA, US Substation
Aug 27 Los Angeles (LA), CA, US Don Quixote
Aug 28 San Diego, CA, US Brick By Brick
Aug 31 Denver, CO, US Hi-Dive
Sep 2 St. Paul, MN, US Turf Club
Sep 3 Chicago, IL, US Reggie's Rock Club
Sep 4 Hamtramck, MI, US The Sanctuary
Sep 5 Toronto, ON, Canada Velvet Underground
Sep 7 Québec, QC, Canada L'Anti Bar & Spectacles
Sep 8 Portland, ME, US Geno's Rock Club
Sep 10 Cambridge, MA, US The Middle East - Downstairs
Sep 22 Berlin, Germany SO36
Sep 23 Leipzig, Germany UT Connewitz
Sep 24 Prague, Czech Republic Futurum Music Bar
Sep 25 Warsaw, Poland Proxima
Sep 26 Vienna, Austria Arena Wien - Grosse Halle
Sep 27 Budapest, Hungary Dürer Kert
Sep 28 Ljubljana, Slovenia Orto
Sep 30 Munich, Germany Hansa 39, Feierwerk
Sep 30 Pratteln, Switzerland Up In Smoke
Oct 2 Mezzago, Italy Bloom
Oct 3 Grenoble, France L'Ampérage
Oct 6 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain AMFest
Oct 7 Porto, Portugal Amplifest
Oct 9 Madrid, Spain Okkult Session 3
Oct 11 Toulouse, France Le Rex
Oct 12 Montpellier, France Rockstore
Oct 13 Nantes, France LE FERRAILLEUR
Oct 14 Paris, France Petit Bain
Oct 16 Tilburg, Netherlands 013
Oct 18 Aarhus, Denmark VoxHall
Oct 19 Oslo, Norway Parkteatret Scene
Oct 20 Drammen, Norway Union Scene
Oct 21 Stavanger, Norway Folken
Oct 22 Bergen, Norway Kulturhuset i Bergen
Oct 25 Johanneshov, Sweden Slaktkyrkan
Oct 26 Gothenburg, Sweden Pustervik
Oct 28 Copenhagen, Denmark Pumpehuset
Oct 29 Hamburg, Germany Gruenspan
Oct 31 Dortmund, Germany Junkyard
Nov 2 Brighton, UK Chalk
Nov 3 Bristol, UK The Fleece

09/02 - 09/03 First Avenue Goes to the Fair Read More Cindy Lawson Vocalist Cindy Lawson of local ‘80s indie-rock band The Clams was brought up mid-set, to sing along on a couple songs mid-set, with Stringfellow trying his best to comically make pun wordplays in his . …

09/02/2022 Friday
09/03/2022 Saturday

First Avenue Goes to the Fair
at Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater
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First Avenue is headling to the “Great Minnesota Get-Together”, the Minnesota State Fair on Sept 2 to Sept 3rd. The venue will take over Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater and will showcase a variety of local musicians.

The house band, Al Church and The Congregation will likely play music between set changes.

Friday:

• Colin Bracewell
• Meghan Kreidler (of Kiss the Tiger)
• Ness Nite
• Obi Original
• The Alarmists

with house band Al Church and The Congregation

Saturday:

• Cindy Lawson
• Mae Simpson
• Molly Brandt
• Ricki Monique
• Thomas Abban

with house band Al Church and The Congregation

If your band is coming to the Minneapolis/St Paul area, please email details to vu@weheartmusic.com with a good lead time. Thank you.

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The Regrettes at Innovation Festival, Crown Center, Kansas City MO (2022-08-06)

The Regrettes Setlist Dress Up Monday Rosy Nowhere Smile (Lily Allen cover) Pumpkin Barely on My Mind La Di Da California Friends Seashore Show Me You Want Me The Regrettes Tour Dates Aug 8 – Marquis Theater – Denver, CO Aug 11 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA Aug 12 – The Observatory North Park – San Diego, CA Aug 13 – The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA Aug 16 – Wonder Ballroom – Portland, OR Aug 17– Fortune Sound Club – Vancouver, BC Aug 18 – Neptune Theatre – Seattle, WA Aug 20 – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA Sep 22–- Sep 25 –Firefly Music Festival – Dover, DE Read More Riot Grrrls Jen Smith from Bratmobile inspired the name "riot grrrl". The short-lived band reformed in the 2000 with Ladies, Women and Girls and I finally got to see the band live! When they first started in 1993…

Regrettes (but no regrets) braving the heat for a day of Beats, Beers and Biologics,

Los Angeles buzzing band The Regrettes was one of the showcase musical performers at the inaugural Innovation Festival, held at Crown Center in Kansas City. Organized by BioKansas, the festival is a regional convergence of music and innovation, featuring scientific conferences, as well as highlighting area innovation and music entertainment, to help promote the city as a potential hub of technology, science, and forward-thinking development.

The beats were supplied by numerous artists, as the organizers were forced to slightly pivot after original headliner The Black Pumas were forced to cancel several weeks of shows with short notice. As a result, the festival’s general admission became free, and crowds descended on the outdoor grounds despite the triple-digit heat index.

Other acts included the co-headlining The Greeting Committee, and alternative rock artists Argonaut & Wasp, Dreamgirl, The Freedom Affair, MellowPhobia, The Cavves, Whitehall, and Caroline Blu.

Beer was highlighted as paid excursions highlighted the bioscience of regional breweries and celebration of the fermentation industry with special flights of their offerings. And biologics were highlighted in the form of conferences, on-stage interviews, and the region’s strategic plan to build the nation’s most equitable hub for biologics.

As for The Regrettes, the alt/garage pop/punk group (Lydia Night– vocals, guitar; Genessa Gariano– lead guitar, keys; Brooke Dickson – bass, keys; Drew Thomsen – drums) is out in support of their third full-length, Further Joy (on Warner Bros) and latest single, “Barely on my Mind”, though to the loyal fans sweating things out under the pavilion tent that had little air circulation, they were all that was on their mind.

The far-too-short 40 min. set had one goal in mind- “to dance any pain away” and singer Night sang “yeah, we know, you want to let go” in 2019’s “Dress Up” as she encouraged forming a mosh pit, despite the high heat. Saturday next became “Monday” and things got “Rosy”, in songs from the most recent album.

The new “Nowhere” starts with “You can't live at all, unless you can live fully (now)” and that’s the credo that the band encourages, full of confidence and on-stage swagger, despite their young ages. Night jumped off stage to high-five fans from end-to-end and sing closer into the crowd for their straightforwardly authentic cover of Lily Allen’s “Smile”.

For the very melodic “La Di Da”, Night had everyone crouch on the ground, then jumping and exploding once the final chorus kicked in. Lack of time would soon only leave the band with enough time for two songs (see the setlist pic for the intended songs), so after a quick on-stage meeting, the band decided to carry on with an older favorite, 2017’s “Seashore” before which, she encouraged any very young people cover their ears for the chorus, to avoid hearing a profane word (though the whole audience was singing it anyway).

The set ended with the final track of the latest record, “Show Me That You Want Me” and left a cheering crowd begging for more. Their sound shift to more of an indie-pop sound and the overall positive themes of Further Joy, have been both embraced by the older fans and attracted so many newer fans (as evidenced by the KC turnout), so expect bigger stages and a bigger fan base as they break out further.

Looks like The Regrettes are here to stay.

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THE REGRETTES

THE REGRETTES

THE REGRETTES

THE REGRETTES

THE REGRETTES

THE REGRETTES

The Regrettes at Innovation Festival in Kansas City, MO (08 Aug 2022)

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Minneapolis: August 28 to August 30

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08/28 Cults with Reptaliens at Turf Club Read More Cults New York's Cults are in the middle of their tour for their second album, Static, stopping by Minneapolis' First Avenue on November 22nd…

08/28/2022 Sunday

Cults
with Reptaliens
at Turf Club
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We last saw New York’s Cults (not to be confused with The Cult) in November 2013 and wrote, “The last time we saw Cults, they admitted that playing First Avenue was one of the scariest thing they've ever done. The band is back, and this time, showing that they are more confident in their show! Gone are singing in darkness, this time, Cults used lots of light effects as well as new background projection. I have to say, they are certain more entertaining this time around.”

It looks like the duo (Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion) is back on tour, stopping by the Turf Club in St Paul this August 28th.

Reptaliens to open.

08/24 - Union State - Washington D.C ^.
08/25 - Mahalls - Cleveland, OH ^
08/26 - The Selter - Detroit, MI ^
08/27 - Lincoln Hall - Chicago, IL ^
08/28 - Turf Club - St. Paul, MN ^
08/30 - HQ - Denver, CO ^
08/31 -Urban Lounge - Salt Lake City, UT ^
09/02 - Vera Project - Seattle, WA ^
09/03 - Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR ^
09/05 - The Independent -San Francisco, CA ^
09/06 - The Roxy - Los Angeles, CA ^
09/07 - Troubadour - Los Angeles, CA #
09/08 - Belly Up - San Diego, CA #
09/09 - Crescent Ballroom - Phoenix, AZ #
09/11 - Antone's - Austin, TX #
09/12 - Club Dada -Dallas, TX #
09/14 - The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA #
09/15 - The Abbey - Orlando, FL #
09/17 - Motorco Music Hall - Durham, NC #
09/18 - Richmond Music Hall - Richmond, VA #
09/20 - The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA #
09/21 - Elsewhere - Brooklyn, NY #
09/22 - Brighton Music Hall - Boston, MA #

^ - w/ Reptaliens
# - w/ Mazmorra Brilliante

08/29 Telekinetic Yeti with White Hills and Thunderbolt Pagoda at 7th St Entry Read More White Hills Opening up the show was White Hills, a rock band from New York with mostly guitarists Dave W. singing, but occasionally their bassist, Ego Sensation, would take over lead vocals. The two seemed really pleased . …

08/29/2022 Monday

Telekinetic Yeti
with White Hills and Thunderbolt Pagoda
at 7th St Entry
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Iowa-based two-piece Telekinetic Yeti is headlining the 7th Street Entry this August 29th, in support of their Tee Pee Records debut album, Primordial.

White Hills at Varsity (06 Aug 2013)

White Hills and Thunderbolt Pagoda to open.

We saw White Hills in Aug 2013 and wrote, “White Hills, a rock band from New York with mostly guitarists Dave W. singing, but occasionally their bassist, Ego Sensation, would take over lead vocals. The two seemed really pleased at the large group of fans who showed up early to catch their set.”

Tour dates:

Aug 6 Omaha, NE, US Reverb Lounge
Aug 7 Denver, CO, US Globe Hall
Aug 8 Salt Lake City, UT, US Aces High Saloon
Aug 10 Seattle, WA, US Substation
Aug 11 Bellingham, WA, US The Shakedown
Aug 12 Vancouver, BC, Canada Rickshaw Theater
Aug 13 Portland, OR, US The Bossanova Ballroom
Aug 14 Sacramento, CA, US Cafe Colonial
Aug 16 San Francisco, CA, US Bottom of the Hill
Aug 17 Ventura, CA, US Gigi's Cocktail Lounge
Aug 18 Los Angeles (LA), CA, US The Echo
Aug 19 Tempe, AZ, US Yucca Tap Room
Aug 20 Albuquerque, NM, US
Aug 21 Oklahoma City, OK, US 89th Street
Aug 22 Little Rock, AR, US White Water Tavern
Aug 23 Nashville, TN, US Exit In
Aug 25 Kansas City, MO, US Record Bar
Aug 26 St Louis, MO, US Red Flag
Aug 27 Rock Island, IL, US Skylark
Aug 28 Dubuque, IA, US The Lift
Aug 29 Minneapolis, MN, US 7th St Entry

08/30 Calum Scott at Varsity Theater Read More Calum Scott O Holy Night (duet with Calum Scott) O Little Town of Bethlehem/Silent Night We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Interlude) …

08/30/2022 Saturday

Calum Scott
at Varsity Theater
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Calum Scott will stop by the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis this August 30 in support of his sophomore album Bridges. The multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter is excited about touring, saying, “From touring all over the world and seeing how people have been affected by my music, I realized how important it is for me to keep writing from a very honest place. I’ve learned that I can take the painful things I’ve been through, then create something beautiful that helps people to process their feelings, to take action, to become more compassionate and understanding of others, or just to escape from the world for a while. For me this new album is about sharing things I’ve never shared before and taking leaps that sometimes feel terrifying, with the hope that it will bring some inspiration or reassurance to anyone who needs it.”

Tour dates:

August 6 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda Theatre
August 7 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
August 9 - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
August 12 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues Dallas
August 13 - Houston, TX - House of Blues Houston
August 14 - Austin, TX - Scoot Inn
August 16 - Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre
August 18 - Washington, DC - Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
August 19 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
August 20 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts
August 21 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
August 23 - Montréal, QC - Théatre Corona
August 24 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
August 26 - Toronto, ON - The Danforth Music Hall
August 27 - Detroit, MI - Saint Andrew's Hall
August 28 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
August 30 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater
August 31 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
September 1 - New York, NY – Warsaw
September 3 - Montréal, QC – Théatre Corona

08/30 shame with They Hate Change at Fine Line Read More Shame It’s a shame, but London’s Shame had to cancel their appearance. They were replaced by U.S. Girls, who said, “We’re the best replacement you'll ever get.” …

08/30/2022 Tuesday

shame
with They Hate Change
at Fine Line
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Originally scheduled for Feb 23, 2022, this Shame show will now take place on August 30th, at the Fine Line Music Café.

We almost saw the band at Rock the Garden in June 2018, but they cancelled their appearance.

Tampa’s They Hate Change will open. The production/rap duo just released their Jagjaguwar debut Finally, New.

Tour dates:

Wed-Aug-24 Vancouver, BC Rickshaw Theatre
Thu-Aug-25 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
Fri-Aug-26 Seattle, WA Madame Lou’s
Sun-Aug-28 Los Angeles, CA This Ain’t No Picnic
Tue-Aug-30 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line
Wed-Aug-31 Chicago, IL Thalia Hall
Thu-Sep-01 Columbus, OH Skully’s Music Diner
Sat-Sep-03 Cleveland, OH Mahall’s
Sun-Sep-04 Toronto, ON Lee’s Palace
Mon-Sep-05 Montreal, QC Theatre Fairmount
Wed-Sep-07 Boston, MA The Sinclair
Thu-Sep-08 Philadelphia, PA First Unitarian Church
Fri-Sep-09 Washington, DC Black Cat

If your band is coming to the Minneapolis/St Paul area, please email details to vu@weheartmusic.com with a good lead time. Thank you.

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From South Korea

Read More South Korea If you haven’t heard, Squid Game is Netflix’s blockbuster television show. Everyone, at least over 111 million, is watching this South Korean drama/thriller. …

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The Witch: Part 2. The Other One (2022)
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A few years ago, I bought the film The Witch: Subversion on Bluray and was both blown away at the story and was also disappointed to learn that it’s only part of the story.

In The Witch: Subversion, it’s about a young girl who decides to enter a contest. She has telekinetic powers that she used to win the contest. When news of this reached this shadowy superhuman killers, they sought her out. It turns out “the witch” was part of a government super soldier program… and she must’ve escape and lost her memory.

In the sequel, The Witch: Part 2. The Other One is actually a story about another girl with powers… although the way the story is told, you thought it was the origin story of the original “witch”.

You’re also introduced to this elite Australian/Korean duo, who goes around killing superhumans. Their task is to kill the girl, but they end up kind of like the heroes, as they fight against the killer hit squad. I know this doesn’t make any sense, until you watch the film.

The original was a hit, and this new film is also a hit, becoming South Korea’s highest grossing film.

I recommend watching the first one, as a refresher, as I’ve forgotten many of the characters and their motivations.

Like the first film, I’m disappointed that this second film is still only part of the story... and there will be a third film. I hope they resolve everything in the third film, I don’t want the story to go on forever.

Read More John Woo Pushing it to an LP status and re-titled to "A Much Better Tomorrow" in 2000. The title, looks like, was taken from John Woo's crime trilogy of the same name. …

The Killer (2022)
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Not to be confused with John Woo’s The Killer (1989) or David Fincher’s The Killer (2023), this new The Killer (aka The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves to Die) is a South Korean action film.

Critics mentioned that this was Korea’s John Wick, but I thought it felt like another Korean film, Deliver Us From Evil (2020). In Deliver Us From Evil, the story is about a hitman on his final hit before retiring, finds himself trying to save a young girl. He’s pursued by a crazy mobster. I really like Deliver Us From Evil, because they took the film seriously and portrays it in a realistic world.

The Killer (2022) is just an over-the-top, stylized, unbelievable story of a retired hitman. It starts off simple enough, our hero, Bang Ui-gang, is babysitting a 17 year old girl… who gets in trouble with the wrong crowd. In order to fully keep the girl safe, he has to take down an evil criminal organization.

His main nemesis throughout the film is played by Bruce Khan, who looks like Donnie Yen. Khan is supposed to be a Russian assassin, but I never thought he looked Russian at all. I mean, what kind of Russian speaks fluent Korean?

My main problem with the film is that it’s just too unrealistic. It portrays Bang as an unstoppable badass, who cannot be taken down. It’s just boring to watch, when you know he can never lose a fight! I feel like they should bring it down to earth a little… maybe show that Bang has some weakness.

I guess it’s not meant to be taken seriously, just watch it for the action and have some popcorn. It’s a summer action blockbuster-type of film.

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R.I.P. Olivia Newton-John

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Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer, actress, author, philanthropist and more, passed away on Monday, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73.

"Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time. Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer." her husband, John Easterling, said in a statement on the singer's verified Instagram.

ONJ had revealed a third cancer diagnosis in 2018 at the base of her spine, following bouts with breast cancer in the early '90s and in 2017. Beginning in her native Australia with a handful of country and soft-rock hits, Newton-John was rising in popularity, but it was on-screen as Sandy, opposite John Travolta as Danny in 1978's "Grease," one of most popular movie musicals of all time, that rocketed her to a new level of stardom. She would be named an officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1979 as a result of that overall success.

Olivia Newton-John was born in Cambridge, England in 1948, the youngest of three children of Brinley and Irene (Born) Newton-John. Her mother was the daughter of the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Max Born and the family would move to Melbourne, Australia, after she was five. As a young girl, she won a talent contest on TV show, "Sing, Sing, Sing," and as a teen, formed an all-girl group.

Her first single (“’Til You Say You’ll Be Mine,” on Decca Records) was recorded in England in 1966 but US audiences first took real notice with 1973's "Let Me Be There", which became a top-10 hit on both the adult contemporary and country charts. Hits like "I Honestly Love You," "Have You Never Been Mellow" and "Please Mr. Please" would follow.

After "Grease", she took her sexier persona to even higher heights with 1981's "Physical," which became her biggest hit, spending 10 weeks topping the Billboard Hot 100. Over her long career, Newton-John won four GRAMMY Awards and sold more than 100 million albums.

But Newton-John had also lived with a breast cancer diagnosis since 1992, becoming a prominent advocate for cancer research and starting a foundation in her name to support it. There was also a mysterious situation with her husband disappearing without a trace as well, but none of that could jar her sunny disposition and outwardly positive personality. 

As well as her husband, she is survived by daughter, Chloe Rose Lattanzi; sister, Sarah Newton-John; and brother, Toby.

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