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Shannon and the Clams recently headlined the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis on Wednesday, October 28th.
One of the opener was London's Shopping. Their music did not mesh well with Shannon & the Clams' beachy music. Shopping was more dance art, post-punk, as described by all the popular critics (Pitchfork, Stereogum, etc.) Shopping is currently touring in support of their sophomore album Why Choose, available now on FatCat Records.
Despite only a brief 30-min set, the trio (guitarist Rachel Aggs, bassist Billy Easter, and drummer Andrew Milk) played nine punk/rhythm songs (excluding the intro "Blah Blah Blah" soundcheck song!), included their new single "Straight Lines", as well as "For Your Money" from their debut album Consumer Complaints.
With over 26 songs written in 2015, expect Shopping to be around for the future. My only complaint, and it is a valid one, is that their name is just too common and confusing.
We've seen Shannon and the Clams with Hunx and His Punx in 2013, and I noted that one couple drive all the way from Wisconsin to see the opener (a clear sign that they have a good dedicated fanbase). The number of fans have grown, nearly selling out the 7th Street Entry on Wednesday night.
The trio (Shannon, Cody, and Nate) came on stage a little after 11pm with Cody wearing what looked like a gold cape. He actually had a little trouble putting it on the right way, so their set was a little delayed.
Most of their set included brand new songs from their latest Gone By The Dawn (Hardly Art Records), including "The Bog" and "It's Too Late",
The Shannon and the Clams/Shopping tour will split up November 1st when Shopping head out to San Francisco.
Shopping's tour date:
Shopping
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Despite only a brief 30-min set, the trio (guitarist Rachel Aggs, bassist Billy Easter, and drummer Andrew Milk) played nine punk/rhythm songs (excluding the intro "Blah Blah Blah" soundcheck song!), included their new single "Straight Lines", as well as "For Your Money" from their debut album Consumer Complaints.
With over 26 songs written in 2015, expect Shopping to be around for the future. My only complaint, and it is a valid one, is that their name is just too common and confusing.
We've seen Shannon and the Clams with Hunx and His Punx in 2013, and I noted that one couple drive all the way from Wisconsin to see the opener (a clear sign that they have a good dedicated fanbase). The number of fans have grown, nearly selling out the 7th Street Entry on Wednesday night.
The trio (Shannon, Cody, and Nate) came on stage a little after 11pm with Cody wearing what looked like a gold cape. He actually had a little trouble putting it on the right way, so their set was a little delayed.
Most of their set included brand new songs from their latest Gone By The Dawn (Hardly Art Records), including "The Bog" and "It's Too Late",
The Shannon and the Clams/Shopping tour will split up November 1st when Shopping head out to San Francisco.
Shopping's tour date:
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Oct. 31 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos Nov. 1 – Portland, OR @ Star Theater Nov. 3 – San Francisco, CA @ The Knockout Nov. 4 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo Nov. 5 – San Diego, CA @ The Hideout Nov. 6 – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room Nov. 7 – Phoenix, AZ @ 51 West Nov. 8 – El Paso, TX @ Low Brow Palace Nov. 10 – Dallas, TX @ Double Wide |
Nov. 11 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk
Nov. 12 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s Nov. 13 – New Orleans, LA @ Hi Ho Lounge Nov. 14 – Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn Nov. 15 – Durham, NC @ Pinhook Nov. 17 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat Nov. 18 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Nov. 19 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ Vassar College Nov. 20 - Alfred, NY @ Alfred University Nov. 21 - Brooklyn, NY @ Palisades |
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Shannon and the Clams at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (28 October 2015) |
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