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Minneapolis: December 23 to December 31, 2018

Soul Asylum at First Ave Read More Soul Asylum Yeah we knew the tiny 7th Street Entry could not contain all the fans for Soul Asylum, or as we kid that it's just the Dave Pirner band.... Both dates at 7th Street Entry …

We are closing out the year with these shows in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from December 23 to December 31, 2018.

Please note: December 24th is Christmas Eve, and December 25th is Christmas.

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

SOUL ASYLUM
+ The 4onthefloor, Loki’s Folly
First Avenue
Fri 12/28/2018 (7:30pm/$30)
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Yep, local favorite Soul Asylum (aka Dave Pirner) is headlining First Avenue on their holiday show. We’ve seen Pirner before, and he’s always fun and animated. Expect to hear the hits, “Runaway Train” and “Somebody to Shove.”

Local bands The 4onthefloor (Gabe Douglas and friends), Loki’s Folly (underage sisters according to Pirner), and DJ Set from 7 Inches Of Lori B (Lori Barbero from Babes in Toyland) to open.

Details from Soul Asylum:

We're back at First Avenue & 7th St Entry on Friday, December 28 w/ 4 On The Floor and Loki's Folly (presented by The Current) Tickets available here: t.co/gYCAYtGKNF !!!

Other shows in the area:

Deck the Ave Jayhawks at First Ave Candid Kid at 7th Street The Big Wu at Fine Line GBV 2018 Tour Transmission at First Ave Read More Run Westy Run I am grouping these three shows together because Run Westy Run and Iffy are related. RWR (featuring Daniel, Kirk, Kraig, and Kyle) were never quite as popular as their local peers …

SOPHIA ERIS / DJ ADVANCE
First Avenue
Sun 12/23/2018 (9pm/$10)
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Celebrate Christmas this year with DJ Sophia Eris and DJ Advance (aka Vance K. McCain).

If Eris’ name sounds familiar, that’s because she used to be in Grrrl Prty. Since Grrrl Prty broke up at Rock the Garden 2016, she’s been busy touring and working on her debut solo record with producer Lazerbeak. So maybe expect Lazerbeak and her co-hort DJ Shannon Blowtorch to show up at this Christmas party.

CHRISTMAS EVE
Mon 12/24/2018



RUN WESTY RUN
+ Sapphire
7th Street Entry
Tue 12/25/2018 (7pm/$20)
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RUN WESTY RUN
+ Sapphire
Turf Club
Wed 12/26/2018 (7pm/$20)
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The annual Run Westy Run (Kraig Johnson and his brothers Kirk and Kyle) Christmas show is once again here. We started noticing that the group came back to the music industry around December 2015. Anyway, this time, they’re playing at the Turf Club with Sapphire (Ava Levy and Lily Govrik) to open.

For the Christmas show (Tue 12/25/2018), that show will take place at the 7th St Entry.

CANDID KID
+ Go For Retro
7th St Entry
Thu 12/27/2018 (7pm/$8)
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If you’ve never seen Candid Kid (Benjamin Muller, Tanner Uselmann, Cooper Doten, Reese Kling) live, here is your last chance: This is the Candid Kid’s final show.

Go For Retro to open. According to the original post, Wingman was also listed to open, but as of this writing, the band is not listed on the venue’s website. I guess their Wingman bailed out on them.

Details:

Candid Kid (Final Show) in the 7th St Entry

Doors @ 7pm
Music starts @ 8pm

Lineup:
Go For Retro
Wingman
Candid Kid

General Admission: $8.00 advance / $10.00 day of show
18+ | ID Required

BIG WU
+ Mikel Wright And The Wrongs
The Fine Line
Sat 12/29/2018 (7:30pm/$17)
finelinemusic.com

Join Northfield, MN’s The Big Wu (Chris Castino, Terry VanDeWalker, Mark Joseph, Al Oikari, and Padre Pienbique) at their album release for We Are Young We Are Old show will be at the Fine Line Music Café on December 29th.

Mikel Wright And The Wrongs to open.

Upcoming Events

DEC 29
The Big Wu Album Release Show Fine Line
Minneapolis, MN

DEC 31
Wu Years Eve Dec 31st
Wyndham Garden Fitchburg
Fitchburg, WI

GUIDED BY VOICES
First Avenue
Sun 12/30/2018 (7pm/$30)
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We just reviewed the Guided By Voices book, Closer You Are: The Story of Robert Pollard and Guided By Voices, and briefly mentioned that the group will be in Minneapolis on December 30th.

No opening band listed, because, let’s face it, two hours will not be enough for GBV.

Details

12/30 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
12/31 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge

TRANSMISSION
feat. DJ Jake Rudh
First Avenue
Mon 12/31/2018 (7pm/$15)
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Celebrate New Year with a New Year Eve party over the Transmission (aka DJ Jake Rudh) at First Avenue.

The theme promises “80s Prom”.

The super early-bird sale price of $10 is long gone, but you can still get in for $15 (price will go up closer to the date).

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Minneapolis: September 22 to September 23, 2017

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from September 22 to September 23, 2017.

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Read More Dan Wilson Singer-songwriter/producer Dan Wilson proves you can go home again. As a Tax Day treat for Minneapolis residents, local record store The Electric Fetus hosted Wilson for a free in-store performance on this...

DAN WILSON
at Fitzgerald Theater
Friday 09/22/2017 (7pm/$45.50)
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Dan Wilson’s Re-Covered is out now. The unique album finds the Grammy-winning songwriter reinterpreting songs from his past, including a re-interpretation of his Semisonic band’s hit song ‘Closing Time’.

If you follow Wilson’s career, after Semisonic, he started writing hit songs for other artists, such as songs for Taylor Swift (‘Treacherous’) and Adele (‘Someone Like You’)… so, for the first time, we get to hear how Wilson would approach his own songs.

In addition to the album, there is also a deluxe edition CD with hardcover book, which contains drawings, essays, lyrics, and songwriting observations about all those songs he’s written.

The tour kicks off next Friday, September 22nd, at the Fitzgerald Theater in St Paul.

Tour dates:

9/22: St. Paul, MN - Fitzgerald Theater
9/23: Chicago, IL - City Winery
9/27: Boston, MA - City Winery
9/28: New York, NY - City Winery
9/30: Nashville, TN - City Winery
10/20: Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
10/21: San Francisco, CA - Swedish American Music Hall

Read More Joseph Portland's Joseph are three sisters, Natalie, Allison, and Meegan. They harmonize as only very close family members can achieve. Songs on their set included tracks from Native Dreamer Kin, which came out early in March 2014. …

JOSEPH
at First Avenue
Saturday 09/23/2017 (7pm/$20)
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All sisters band Joseph (named after their grandfather) is returning to Minneapolis at First Avenue’s mainroom this Saturday. Their new seven-track EP, Stay Awake is available on ATO Records. The collection features some demos, singles, and covers of Tears For Fears’ ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’ and the Rolling Stones’ ‘Moonlight Mile’.

We previously caught the sisters (Natalie, Allison, and Meegan) in 2014 and noted that they have great harmonizing vocals.

Bailen, also a sibling band (twins David and Daniel and their sister Julia) will open the show.

Joseph - North American Tour Dates

9/17 - Burlington, VT @ Grand Point North Festival
9/19 - Ottawa, ON @ Babylon *
9/20 - Toronto, ON @ Mod Club *
9/22 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall *
9/23 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue *
9/24 - Franklin, TN @ Pilgrimage Music
9/26 - Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre #
9/27 - Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi #
9/29 - Birmingham, AL @ Iron City #
9/30 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West #
10/1 - Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall #
10/2 - Ponte Vedra, FL @ Ponte Vedra Concert Hall #
10/4 - New Orleans, LA @ Tipitina's #
10/6 - Austin, TX @ Antone's #
10/7 - Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
10/8 - Dallas, TX @ Tree's #
10/10 - Albuquerque, NM @ KiMo Theatre #
10/12 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom #
10/13 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre #
11/18 - Mexico City, MX @ Corona Capitol

* Bailen opening
# Liza Anne opening

Read More Wild Cub Closer Wild Cub Special guest Nashville-based indie quintet Wild Cub will open the show. Tour dates: 11/02/14 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues … Parade of Lights Los Angeles/Las Vegas alt-electro band Parade of Lights got the evening started with a buoyant set of fresh songs, culled from their two EPs the latest called Golden, was just released on .…

WILD CUB
at Triple Rock Social Club
Saturday 09/23/2017 (7pm/$16)
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Wild Cub is playing the Triple Rock Social Club on Saturday, September 23rd, in support of their sophomore album Closer (Mom+Pop).

The last time the band was in town, they opened up for Bleachers in 2014… this time with Closer the band is headlining.

Show up early to check out Parade Of Lights. We caught the electro-rock quartet in 2015 and wrote, “Singer Ryan Daly’s hair has even turned golden since we last saw them, with keys/synth player Michelle Ashley bringing plenty of enthusiasm while bass player Randy Schulte and drummer Anthony Improgo ably held up the back end. For whatever reason, this band that plays bright, sunny electro, was lit as dimly as London’s Underground during the blitz, making for a strange dichotomy that seemed counter to their music, though the songs themselves, remain irresistible.”

Should be a great night of music.

Tour Dates:

9/22 Kansas City, MO The Riot Room
9/23 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social Club
9/25 Chicago, IL Schubas Tavern
9/27 Columbus, OH A&R Music Bar
9/29 Washington, DC DC9 Nightclub
9/30 Philadelphia, PA The Foundry
10/1 Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall
10/4 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom

All dates with Parade Of Lights

Read More Mandolin Orange We caught Mandolin Orange's very first time in Minnesota in 2012. Thankfully that was in July and not January, otherwise the duo might not have decided to come back next, next Sunday, May 31st. ... The Yawpers What are you doing on Black Friday? Head over to the 7th Street Entry to check out Denver’s The Yawpers is currently on tour in support of their new album American Man (Bloodshot Records). ... Babes in Toyland Since I love all-things Riot Grrrls, naturally I wanted to check out Babes in Toyland live. A little trivia, but the legendary Minneapolis band actually fired bassist Courtney Love in 1987. She, of course …

Other shows in the area:

09/22/2017 We saw Mandolin Orange’s very first Minneapolis show in 2012. This time, the band is headlining the Fine Line Music Café this Friday, September 22nd. Rachel Baiman to open for this show, but starting September 27 Bluegass musician Dori Freeman will be joining the band on tour. 8pm, $16.

09/22/2017 Penny and Sparrow (aka Andy Baxter and Kyle Jahnke) is currently on tour in support of their new album Wendigo. The record just came out September 1st. The duo will be stopping by Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant on Friday, September 22nd. Lowland Hum to open. 7pm, $20.

09/22/2017 The Yawpers has a new album Boy in a Well on Bloodshot Records. They’ll be previewing some of those songs on this upcoming show at the 7th Street Entry on Friday. The Person & The People will open. 8pm, $12.

09/22/2017 Everybody’s favorite riot punk band Babes in Toyland is headlining First Avenue’s mainroom. Porcupine and Bruise Violet to open. 8pm, $20.

09/22/2017 Denver-based roots quintet Trout Steak Revival is playing the Turf Club on September 22nd. Jack Klatt Trio to open. 8pm, $12.

09/23/2017 SurlyFest 2017 is this Saturday at Surly Brewing Co… rain or shine! Lineup: Dr. Kielbasa, Black-eyed Snakes, Black Market Brass, Heiruspecs, 4ontheFloor, DJ Shannon Blowtorch, and Caroline Smith. 11am, Free

09/23/2017 Astrid S has sold out her upcoming 7th Street Entry show in Minneapolis. Jasmine Thompson will open. Please note that the all-ages show starts at 4pm! 4pm, $15/Sold Out.

09/23/2017 Rise Against with Pierce The Veil and White Lung are playing at the Skyway Theatre on Saturday. 6pm, $37.50.

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Minneapolis: July 18 to July 20, 2017

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from July 18 to July 20, 2017.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More Nite Jewel Nite Jewel is the alias of Ramona Gonzalez, currently based out of California. She is currently signed to Secretly Canadian, the label houses such acts like Antony and the Johnsons, ...

NITE JEWEL
at 7th Street Entry
Tuesday 07/18/17 (7pm/$12)
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Nite Jewel is currently touring in support of Real High. She’ll be stopping by the 7th Street Entry on Tuesday.

She first came to our attention in 2012 and wrote, “Nite Jewel is the alias of Ramona Gonzalez, currently based out of California. She is currently signed to Secretly Canadian ... Nite Jewel's album One Second of Love came out earlier this month. The lead single and video for "One Second of Love" looks like a scene from some 70s Satan movie. The video is creepy and scary, and had a bit of humor (if you stay until the end for the censored flash).”

Fans should also look for Real Low (Gloriette Records), a collection of B-sides from that record.

Geneva Jacuzzi and Harriet Brown to open.

Tour Dates:

7-17 - Denver, CO - Lost Lake *
7-18 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th St Entry *
7-19 - Chicago, IL - Chop Stop *
7-20 - Grand Rapids, MI - Pyramid Scheme *
7-21 - Toronto, ON - Baby G *
7-22 - Montreal, QC - Vitrola *
7-25 - Burlington, VT - Arts Riot *
7-26 - Boston, MA - ONCE *
7-27 - Brooklyn NY - BK Bazaar *
7-28 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenca's *
7-29 - Washington, DC - Rock n Roll Hotel *
7-31 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade *
8-01 - New Orleans, LA - Gasa Gasa *
8-03 - Dallas, TX - Three Links *
8-04 - Austin, TX - Sidewinder *
8-05 - McCallen, TX - Yerberia Cultura *
8-07 - El Paso, TX - Club Here I Love You *
8-10 - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom *
8-11 - San Diego, CA - Casbah *
8-12 - Los Angeles, CA - Teragram Ballroom *
9-01 - Gdansk, PL - Soundrive Festival
9-02 - NO Bergen, NO - Perfect Sounds Festival
9-06 - UK Glasgow, UK - Stereo Cafe Bar
9-07- UK London, UK - Camden Assembly
9-08 - WOS Festival
9-09 - Lisbon, PT - Galeria Zé dos Bois
9-11 - Madrid, ES - Moby Dick Club
9-12 - Barcelona ES - Sidecar
9-14 - Paris, FR - Point Éphémère
9-15 - Rotterdam, NL - V11
9-16 - Offenbach, DE - Parkside Studios
9-18 - Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso Amsterdam
9-21 - Vilnius, LT - Kultūros baras Kablys
9-22 - Riga, LV - ONE ONE
9-23 - Ventspils, LV - Teātra nams Jūras vārti
9-25 - Gothenburg, SE - Oceanen
9-26 - Stockholm, SE - Obaren
9-29 - Vienna, AT - Waves Festival

* w/ Geneva Jacuzzi & Harriet Brown

Read More Less Than Jake Less Than Jake, the ska band from Florida, is back with a new ninth studio album called See the Light, out this week (November 12th) via Fat Wreck Chords. The band will stop at the Varsity Theater . ....

SUBLIME WITH ROME
at First Avenue
Wednesday 07/19/17 (7:30pm/$35)
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Ska/punk trio Sublime dominated the radio airways in 1997 with such hits as ‘What I Got’ and ‘Santeria’ from their third self-titled album... They were the hottest band on the planet, but bittersweet as their singer/guitarist Bradley Nowell had died two months earlier to heroin overdose.

The surviving band members reformed the band with new singer (and Sublime fan) Rome Ramirez in 2009. They’re called Sublime With Rome in the U.S. for legal reasons (but they’re known as Sublime to the rest of the world). Expect to hear songs from Sublime With Rome’s albums (Yours Truly and Sirens), as well as the hits from the Sublime 1996 album, at the upcoming First Avenue show on Wednesday. This is a rare opportunity to see the trio on a non-festival circuit or large arena.

Less Than Jake to open. The band was previously in town in February 2017.

Tour Dates:

07/14 - Sudbury, ON @ Sudbury Arena
07/15 - London, ON @ Rock The Park Music Festival
07/19 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
09/08 - Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion
09/09 - Sterling Heights, MI @ Freedom Hill
09/12 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
09/14 - Philadelphia, PA @ Festival Pier
09/15 - Boston, MA @ Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
09/16 - Wantagh, NY @ Nikon
09/19 - Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP
09/21 - Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell
09/26 - Chula Vista, CA @ Sleep Train Amph
09/27 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amph
09/29 - Las Vegas, NV @ Downtown Las Vegas Events
09/30 - Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheater

Read More In The Valley Below Los Angeles rock duo In The Valley Below will be releasing a new four-track EP called Peaches this September 17th on Capitol Records. The band recently spent the past two ... Flagship Flagship's soundcheck and stage setup took nearly an hour, going well passed their originally set time of 9:30pm. I am assuming the long setup was due to sound problems with their guitarist's …

IN THE VALLEY BELOW
at Turf Club
Wednesday 07/19/17 (7:30pm/$15)
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In The Valley Below (husband & wife duo Angela Gail and Jeffrey Jacob) will be at the Turf Club in St Paul this Wednesday, in support of their new EP Elephant, which came out earlier this week (July 14th). The record was the follow-up to 2014’s The Belt, and was recorded in the basement studio of their new home in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Flagship to open. We previously saw this Charlotte band in October 2015 and wrote, “Flagship had a lonely highway fringed with darkness sound enhanced by Daniel Lanois/Brian Eno type atmospherics in promotion of their eponymous debut full-length. The band connected with many in the audience, even playing the requested 'I Want You' even though singer Drake Margolnick confessed the band was tired, having just come from Charlotte and an ex-member's wedding, the day before.”

Tour Dates:

Jul 16 The Basement, Columbus, OH
Jul 17 The Hi-Fi, Indianapolis, IN
Jul 18 Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL
Jul 19 Turf Club, St Paul, MN
Jul 20 The Waiting Room, Omaha, NE
Jul 22 The Riot Room, Kansas City, MO
Jul 24 Larimer Lounge, Denver, CO
Jul 25 Urban Lounge, Salt Lake City, UT
Jul 28 Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver, Canada
Jul 29 The Crocodile, Seattle, WA
Jul 30 Doug Fir Lounge, Portland, OR
Aug 01 Harlow's Night Club, Sacramento, CA
Aug 02 Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco, CA
Aug 03 Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA
Aug 04 The Casbah, San Diego, CA
Aug 05 Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix, AZ
Aug 08 Stubb's Indoor, Austin, TX
Aug 09 Dada, Dallas, TX
Aug 11 The Earl, Atlanta, GA
Aug 12 Motorco Music Hall, Durham, NC
Aug 13 The Underground, Charlotte, NC
Aug 15 DC9, Washington, DC
Aug 16 Boot & Saddle, Philadelphia, PA
Aug 17 Mercury Lounge, New York, NY
Aug 18 The Hollow, Albany, NY
Aug 19 Rough Trade NYC, Brooklyn, NY
Aug 20 Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT
Aug 22 Brighton Music Hall, Allston, MA

All dates with Flagship

Read More Tobin Sprout Tobin Sprout has consistently released high quality rock albums with sound textures and a world conjured up that are his alone. Let's Welcome the Circus People is one of my favorite albums … Elf Power Day 1 wrapped with a sonic boom as Athens’ own Elf Power put the rock in our faces and took us to magical places. …

TOBIN SPROUT
at 7th St Entry
Thursday 07/20/17 (7:30pm/$15)
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We previously caught Guided By Voices’ guitarist Tobin Sprout in Athens, Georgia on May 19, 2017, which we wrote, “The rooftop of the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA was packed to the gills on May 19th to partake in Tobin Sprout’s laid back performance and Elf Power’s rowdy one. A friend of mine even drove from Indiana to see the show. It was a regular townie reunion.”

Now Sprout is on his way to Minneapolis to play his new The Universe And Me (Burger Records)... plus some surprisingly GBV songs.

Elephant Six artists Elf Power will open, but we feel this is more of a co-headliner situation, as both bands could easily headline the 7th Street Entry stage. Elf Power’s Twitching in Time is out now on Orange Twin.

Grant Hart (co-founder of legendary Minneapolis band Hüsker Dü) to open.

Tour Dates:

July-19 Iowa City, IA The Mill %
Jul-20 Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry %
July-21 Omaha, NE Reverb %
July-22 Denver, Co Larimer Lounge %
July-25 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge %
July-26 Seattle, WA Barboza %
July-28 San Francisco, CA Cafe Du Nord %
July-29 Santa Ana, CA Constellation Room %
July-30 Los Angeles, CA Bootleg Bar %
July-31 San Diego, CA The Casbah %
Aug-1 Tuscon, AZ Club Congress %
Aug-2 Albuquerque, NM Sister %
Aug-4 Austin, TX Barracuda %
Aug-5 Norman, OK The Opolis %
Aug-6 St. Louis, MO Blueberry Hill %

% with Elf Power

Read More Laura Stevenson The last time I saw Laura Stevenson, she was with "The Cans" at The Triple Rock in 2011. I wonder if the band decided to drop the "The Cans" part and just going with "Laura Stevenson"? Anyway, she is …

Other shows in the area:

07/18/2017 Jeff Rosenstock is headlining the Garage in Burnsville. Laura Stevenson, Remo Drive, and Heart To Gold to open. Stevenson recently released her first live album, Live at the Vera Club as a pay-what-you-want download through Jeff Rostenstock’s digital label, Quote Unquote Records. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Planned Parenthood. 6pm, $13.

07/18/2017 The Life and Times is playing the Triple Rock Social Club with Another Heaven. and Exactly No. 8pm, $10.

07/18/2017 There is a Chris Cornell Tribute show the Turf Club in St Paul on Tuesday. If you’re a Soundgarden fan, expect to hear plenty of covers from local bands Cabs, Killery Sweets, The 4onthefloor, Zoo Animal, Death Of A Ladies Man, Hot Date, The Person And The People, Jake Ilika And The Heavy Set, Reverend Doctor, Motari Jaguar, The Satellites, Space Needle, The Brute Squad ... just to name a few. 7pm, $5.

07/20/2017 Minneapolis avant-detal metal band Sunless is headlining the Triple Rock Social Club on Thursday. Grogus, Suffering Hour, Ulkum, and Morke to open. 6pm, $5.

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Minneapolis: April 3 to April 5, 2017

Read More Minus the Bear Seattle's Minus The Bear is on tour in support of their latest album Lost Loves, which came out two weeks ago (Oct 7th) on Dangerbird Records. … Beach Slang Beach Slang is currently on tour in support of their upcoming debut album Find People Who Feel Like Us (out October 30 on Polyvinyl Records). Like most of the Midwest tour … Bayonne Bayonne, the new moniker of Austin-based Roger Sellers, will be making a stop at the 7th Street Entry on Wednesday, January 27th. The artistic style ....

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area on April 3 to April 5, 2017. Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

MINUS THE BEAR
at Fine Line Music Cafe
Tuesday 04/04/17, 7pm ($22)
finelinemusic.com

It’s been a few years since we last saw Minus the Bear. The band is back to promote their new album Voids, which just came out on March 3rd, 2017, via Suicide Squeeze Records.

Show up early to check out Beach Slang. We saw them at the Triple Rock in October 2016 and noticed singer James Alex had a lot of local Minneapolis fans!

Bayonne also on the bill. We previously saw him in January 2016 and noted, “Bayonne is a musician from Austin, TX. No, scratch that, he is more than just a musician, he's a true entertainer.”

Tour Dates:

03/29/17 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall Of Williamsburg
03/30/17 Buffalo, NY The Town Ballroom
03/31/17 Toronto, ON Opera House
04/01/17 Millvale, PA Mr. Small's Theatre
04/02/17 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
04/04/17 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Cafe
04/05/17 Omaha, NE Slowdown
04/06/17 Chicago, IL House Of Blues
04/07/17 St. Louis, MO Delmar Hall
04/08/17 Maverick Music Festival
04/10/17 Phoenix, AZ The Crescent
04/12/17 Los Angeles, CA The Belasco
04/13/17 San Francisco, CA Great American
04/14/17 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
04/15/17 Seattle, WA The Showbox

Read More Thao & the Get Down Stay Down San Francisco-based band Thao & The Get Down Stay Down got down with us at the Cedar Cultural Center on April 1st and we loved every moment of it. The band is currently … Biffy Clyro Vertigo of Bliss Import Biffy Clyro Bliss Indeed So, you release a debut album as good as "Blackened Sky", which spawns four top quality singles, you have an insane and … Big Wild Opening the show was Big Wild from Los Angeles. Big Wild is Jackson and was definitely a jaw dropper as an opening act for an already amazing line up. What sets Big Wild apart from the other acts of the night … Sohn SOHN is the stagename for Vienna-based (but London-born) Christopher Taylor. Taylor is touring in support of his debut album Tremors, which came out in April via 4AD Records. …

Other shows in the area:

04/03/17 OMNI with Brilliant Beast and Spooky Ghost to play the 7th Street Entry. $10 gets you in the door.

04/04/17 Local favorites The 4onthefloor will be playing the Triple Rock Social Club with Tabah . Do you realized it’s 4 (April) on the 4th?

04/04/17 The Molochs (not the ancient child eater god or the metal band called Moloch) will be playing the 7th Street Entry on this night. The Los Angeles-ish musician (by the way of Buenos Aires) will be promoting his new album America's Velvet Glory. Cosmonauts is the co-headliner. Cult of Lip to open. Additional details at first-avenue.com, $10 entry fee.

04/04/17 Scottish trio Biffy Clyro sold out the Turf Club on Tuesday. We reviewed their record Ellipsis, last August and wrote, “A recurring theme found in the album’s lyrics is the concept of “fighting back” against one’s personal demons. An ideal of living life unfettered, like an animal, also recurs throughout. Frontman Simon Neil has said that Ellipsis was created to be a volatile “fight rock, pint-in-the-face rock,” album.” O'Brother to open.

04/05/17 Big Wild is playing Fine Line Music Café; touring in support of their debut EP Invincible (Foreign Family Collective). The band is co-signed to Seattle’s ODESZA. Phantoms and Imagined Herbal Flows to open.

04/05/17 Vienna-based Sohn (aka Christopher Taylor) returns to Minneapolis at the Triple Rock Social Club.

04/05/17 String Cheese Incident will grace the Palace Theatre.

04/05/17 Thao & The Get Down Stay Down is returning to Cedar Cultural Center. Yowler to open.

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Minneapolis: November 25, 2016

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area on November 25, 2016.

NOTE: It’s Black Friday! Also on this date (11/25) The Pines will be back at the Cedar Cultural Center.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More Har Mar Superstar Har Mar Superstar (aka Sean Tillmann) is back with Best Summer Ever. The album will be available April 15, 2016 on Cult Records, LLC... but you can expect to hear preview of the new songs on this upcoming show on Wednesday … Ggoolldd Milwaukee’s Ggoolldd (Margaret Butler, Nick Ziemann, Mark Stewart, Thomas Gilbert, and Nick Schubert) was up next. Singer and dramatic dancer Margaret Butler announced the ...

HAR MAR SUPERSTAR
at First Avenue
Friday, 11/25/16, 8pm ($20)
first-avenue.com

Har Mar Superstar’s Best Summer Ever is about to end at his homecoming gig this Black Friday, November 25th. We caught the band in April 2016 and wrote, “Har Mar Superstar is a staple in the Minnesota music scene. Even though he moved away for a couple of years, we claimed him as ours. He announced earlier this week that he was moving back and will be calling Minnesota his home again. Little did he know, he really never left as far as his fans were concerned.”

The singer’s latest album Best Summer Ever is out now.

Tickle Torture and Ggoolldd to open. Be sure to show up early to catch Ggoolldd... we caught them in October 2016 and they were truly excellent: “Milwaukee’s Ggoolldd (Margaret Butler, Nick Ziemann, Mark Stewart, Thomas Gilbert, and Nick Schubert) was up next. Singer and dramatic dancer Margaret Butler announced the band’s name, followed by a joke, “It sounds just like how it’s spelled.”... Musically, the band like a fun electro/pop dance party. Most of their set included songs from their debut Gold+ album... but their latest single ‘Undercovers’ came out October 7, 2016.”

Tour dates:

11/18 – Austin, TX @ Continental Club
11/19 – Austin, TX @ Continental Club
11/20- TBA
11/21 – Little Rock, AR @ Stickyz Rock n Roll
11/22 – Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
11/25- First Avenue, Minneapolis

* = Sweet Spirit are main support

Read More 4onthefloor Gabe Douglas, normally the guy in charge of the 4onthefloor. Check out the band on their latest …

THE4ONTHEFLOOR
at 7th Street Entry
Friday, 11/25/16, 8pm ($20)
first-avenue.com

THE4ONTHEFLOOR
at Turf Club
Saturday, 11/26/16, 8pm ($20)
turfclub.net

What are you doing on Black Friday? Head over to the 7th Street Entry to check out Denver’s The Yawpers is currently on tour in support of their new album American Man (Bloodshot Records). They normally headline, but for these shows, local The4onthefloor (featuring singer Gabe Douglas) will be closing out both the Minneapolis and St Paul show.

For the Turf Club show, in addition to The Yawpers, they will also include a third opening band: The Coax.

Tour dates:

11/20 The Blue Note, Oklahoma City
11/23 The Bluebird Theatre, Denver
11/25 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis
11/26 Turf Club, St Paul

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Minneapolis: August 19 to August 21, 2016

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from August 19 to August 21, 2016.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More "Weird Al" Yankovic I've seen the videos, "Weird Al" Yankovic put on a great show. Unfortunately, his appearance at Mystic Lake Resort and Casino on Friday, July 3, is sold out. The Casino …

WEIRD AL YANKOVIC
at State Theatre
Friday, 08/19/16, 7pm ($48-$273)
hennepintheatretrust.org

You know we love “Weird Al” Yankovic. What is truly amazing is that, while many of us have not kept up with modern popular music, Weird Al is still on top of things! And not only that, but with recent releases like Alpocalypse and Mandatory Fun, Weird Al is proving that he’s still the king of music parodies. He’s been doing it before the internet, kids.

Even though these are seated shows, everybody stands up. It’s annoying! Also these “theatres” shows tend to start exactly on time and must end before curfew, so show up early if you don’t want to miss a thing.

08/15/16 Winnipeg, MB Burton Cummings Theatre
08/18/16 Thunder Bay, ON Thunder Bay Community
08/19/16 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre
08/20/16 Appleton, WI Fox Cities Perf Arts
08/21/16 Madison, WI Overture Center
08/23/16 Rockford, IL Coronado Performing
08/24/16 Paducah, KY The Carson Center
08/26/16 Grand Rapids, MI DeVos
08/27/16 Sterling Heights, MI Freedom Hill
08/28/16 Huber Heights, OH Rose Music Center
08/30/16 Wilmington, DE Playhouse Theatre
09/01/16 Lowell, MA Boarding House Park
09/02/16 Gilford, NH Bank Of NH Pavilion
09/03/16 Canandaigua, NY Constellation Brands
09/04/16 Big Flats, NY Summer Stage
09/07/16 Columbia, SC Koger Center For The Arts
09/08/16 Wilmington, NC Cape Fear Community
09/09/16 Durham, NC Durham Perf Arts Center
09/10/16 Asheville, NC Thomas Wolfe
09/11/16 Vienna, VA Filene Center
09/13/16 Hershey, PA Hershey Theatre
09/14/16 Providence, RI Providence Perf. Arts
09/16/16 Pittsburgh, PA Benedum Center
09/17/16 Schenectady, NY The Main Stage
09/18/16 Waterbury, CT Palace Theater
09/20/16 Bethlehem, PA Sands Bethlehem
09/22/16 Charleston, WV Clay Center
09/23/16 Atlantic City, NJ Caesars Circus Maximus
09/24/16 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall
10/29/16 Festival Supreme

Read More Kurt Vile Kurt Vile and the Violators- Though he looks like he could be guitarist for Megadeth, there is a subtle power to former War on Drugs member Kurt Vile. He and his Violators ...

WILCO
at Hall's Island
Saturday, 08/20/16, 4:30pm ($50)
first-avenue.com

This is not a typical venue for music: Hall’s Island... but it makes sense for a band as massive as Wilco. They’ve simply outgrown First Avenue’s mainstage and need to play a bigger venue (but not “stadium-size” venues), so a stage in an open field is just perfect for Wilco.

Please note start time: 4:30pm for doors, which means Kurt Vile and his band The Violators will be on stage around 5pm. You will not want to miss Vile, so plan accordingly.

We previously caught Vile at the now-defunct 400 Bar in 2012 and at the much larger Rock the Garden in 2014. We wrote, “Vile, founding member of indie band The War on Drugs, and his band of skinny, curly-haired rockers played an exhilarating 60+ minute set with a smattering of songs from not only his latest release, but also lo-fi gems Childish Prodigy and Constant Hitmaker.”

Vile’s latest b'lieve i'm going down... is available now.

Wilco’s tour dates:

08/16/16 Kansas City, MO Crossroads-KC
08/17/16 St. Louis, MO Fabulous Fox Theatre
08/19/16 Madison, WI Breese Stevens Field
08/20/16 Minneapolis, MN Hall's Island
08/21/16 Chicago, IL Jay Pritzker Pavilion
08/30/16 Salt Lake City, UT Red Butte Garden
08/31/16 Boise, ID Velma V. Morrison Center
09/02/16 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre
09/03/16 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre
09/04/16 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer
09/06/16 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
09/07/16 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
09/09/16 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
09/10/16 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
09/11/16 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
09/13/16 Los Angeles, CA The Theatre
09/14/16 Los Angeles, CA The Theatre
09/15/16 Los Angeles, CA The Theatre
09/17/16 Sound Summit

Read More Charles Bradley The Screaming Eagle of Soul sure does know how to drum up the excitement. Tuesday night at the Cedar Cultural Center, after excellent opener Paul and His Tall Trees exited the stage…

CHARLES BRADLEY
at Sociable Cider Werks
Sunday, 08/21/16, 3pm (FREE)
sociablecider.com

We already mentioned this show in 10 July 2016, so this is just a reminder that “The Screaming Eagle of Soul” Charles Bradley and his band His Extraordinaires will be playing a FREE show this Sunday at Sociable Cider Werks. Unfortunately, you must “purchase” one ticket, so you’ll need a credit or debit card.

4onthefloor to open.

Details:

Charles Bradley at Sociable Cider Aug 21st

Sociable hosts Charles Bradley with support from 4onthefloor and Eleganza in concert on Sunday Aug 21st. Gates at 3pm.

This FREE show is open to all ages. Please be advised if you will be drinking we ask that you purchase a $5 21+ wristband at the door with proceeds benefiting the NE Exchange Club

*Ticketing Notes:
1. One ticket per person. Ticket holder ID must match ticket at the gate
2. You don't have to enter your CC info, we just can't take that field down from our webstore portal
3. Your confirm will say we are mailing you a ticket, that is a lie. Print your confirm or you can display it on your super smart device

DJ will be spinning when the gates open, first live set starts 4:00pm

Produced in conjunction with The Beer Dabbler and 89.3 The Current and Thrifty Hipster. Full lineup of cider and beer provided by Sociable Cider. Food available from The Curious Goat and Smokin' Cow food trucks

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Doomtree at Sociable Cider Werks, Minneapolis (10 July 2016)

Read More Doomtree Minneapolis hip-hop collective Doomtree is on the road to SXSW 2015! The tour is also to promote his upcoming full-lenth album All Hands, due January 27, 2015 on their own Doomtree Records. ....

The best thing about the music scene here in the Twin Cities? No matter what's going on around us, there is always a place where you can escape to. You will be surrounded by friends and strangers. There will be no violence, no drama, just music and the feeling you get from being at a live show. Sunday night was no different.

Doomtree played a free show yesterday at Sociable Cider Werks in Saint Paul. It was a day full of friends, music, cider and gorgeous weather. It was a perfect getaway from the craziness of the world we live in.

ZuluZuluu was the sole opener for the show. Their music was very chill and soothing. People seemed to enjoy it as they all crowded into the few shady areas to escape the heat. The music was very ambient at times but at other times had very complex rhythms and sounds.

Doomtree photo: John

After an hour long set, it was time for Doomtree to set up. I glanced around the parking and realized just how many people had come out to the event. There were all kinds of people there. Like many of the free festivals that happen here in the cities, there was a good mix of people who were there for the music and people who probably just lived in the area and wanted to see what was going on.

Doomtree started with a couple of new songs but quickly moved into a medley of about five old songs that the crowd went crazy over. Their whole set was full of just Doomtree songs which was a bit different than the previous times I have seen them.

Dessa photo: John

Let me break it down Doomtree for you, they are a hip-hop collective of seven individuals (Cecil Otter, Dessa, Lazerbeak, Mike Mictlan, Paper Tiger, P.O.S and Sims), each member has a solo or side project that they work on when Doomtree isn't active (although it seems like they're always active). The previous times I have seen them each member performs one of their own songs while the other members hang in the background. Last night was the first time I have seen them when each song was a Doomtree song... there were no Dessa songs, no Sims songs... just Doomtree and it was truly a show of just how much talent this group has.

Doomtree took 30 seconds of silence to honor the fallen and the recent events. The crowd respected those 30 seconds and took the time to do what they felt needed to be done whether it was pray, take a sip of beer, stare at the ground in order in keep your balance... whatever. It was respectful and it was a much needed 30 seconds of silence. The members of Doomtree didn't force an opinion on the crowd, hell they didn't even bring up on specific event. It was the most beautiful 30 seconds of the night.

Doomtree with Har Mar Superstar photo: John

The show ended with one last hoorah as Doomtree sang their hit song ‘Bangarang’. I had noticed Har Mar Superstar walking around the crowd earlier in the night so it was no surprise to see him on stage with Doomtree as they all danced like fools. It was a perfect ending to a perfect afternoon.

The show was the first part of Sociable Cider Werk’s Summer Concert series. They will be hosting one show each month this summer. The next show’s announced will be Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires (with 4ontheFloor and Eleganza) on August 21st. Full details on their website sociablecider.com ... make sure you snatch up a free ticket early!

Doomtree at Sociable Cider Werks, Minneapolis (10 July 2016) photo: John

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Minneapolis: February 10 to February 12, 2016

Read More 4onthefloor Gabe Douglas, normally the guy in charge of the 4onthefloor. Check out the band on their latest …

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from February 10 to February 12, 2016.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

GABE DOUGLAS
with MrDr and Grammar
at 7th Street Entry
Wednesday, 02/10/16, 8pm ($6/$8)
first-avenue.com

Gabe Douglas (singer of the 4onthefloor) has a show on February 10th. Billed as “Gabe Douglas and Friends”, the show will feature two other local acts:

MrDr: Described as an alternative country guitar duo of Stacy K and Dave Dave Mehling.

Grammar: An indie-folk band (not to be confused with London Grammar), they play “sweet melodies and rich harmonies with jarring knife-to-the-gut lyrical and instrumental moments..... At least, that's what they want you to believe.”

For fans of the 4onthefloor, check out their upcoming tour dates:

02/05 Bozeman, MT (Filling Station)
02/06 Pub Station Billings, MT
02/13 Pearl Street Brewery La Crosse, WI
02/19 Bernie's Esquire Club Dickinson, ND
02/20 Captain Freddys Mandan, ND
03/04 Icon Event Hall Sioux Falls, SD

Read More Cœur de pirate The music of Child of Light is by Cœur de pirate (Béatrice Martin), from Montreal. In a recent interview with the 'pirate heart', she mentioned how she was inspired by … tiny deaths Opening up the show was tiny deaths, a local electropop band lead by singer/keyboardist Claire de Lune and producer/guitarist Grant Cutler. …

COEUR DE PIRATE
with tiny deaths
at Cedar Cultural Center
Thursday, 02/11/16, 7pm ($18/$20)
thecedar.org

Cœur de pirate’s first two albums sold over a million copies, thanks to the viral video from Francis Vachon (using Cœur de pirate’s "Ensemble"). The video was shown on Good Morning America, Perez Hilton's website, The Globe and Mail, etc.

By 2013, she was approached to work on the Canadian drama series Trauma, and started working in other media.

I first came on Cœur de pirate’s work when I played Child of Light and couldn’t believe how great the soundtrack was!

Cœur de pirate (real name Béatrice Martin) will be in Minneapolis next Thursday as part of her tour for her third album Rose. The new album is said to be a little darker, but I feel it will have a little flavor of Swedish pop – especially in the hands of producer Bjorn Yttling (Peter Bjorn and John, Franz Ferdinand, Lykke Li).

Opening up for the Cedar show will be local tiny deaths (Claire de Lune). We’ve previously seen Claire a few times, the last being at the Little Fevers show on 21 November 2015.

Cœur de pirate’s North American tour dates:

2/05 - Ottawa, ON - Bronson Center
2/07 - Sunbury, ON - Fraser Auditorium
2/08 - Waterloo, ON - Starlight Social Club
2/11 – Minneapolis, MN - Cedar Cultural Center
2/10 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
2/13 - Winnipeg, MB Franco-Manitoban
2/14 - Saskatoon, SK - Broadway Theatre
2/16 - Edmonton, AB - Myer Horowitz Theatre
2/17 - Calgary, AB - Knox United Church
2/19 - Victoria, BC - Alix Goolden Hall
2/21 - Seattle, WA - Neumos
2/23 - Portland, OR - Aladdin Theatre
2/26 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
2/27 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey
2/29 - San Diego, CA - Belly Up
3/18 - New York, NY - Highland Ballroom
3/23 - Montréal, QC - Metropolis
3/24 - Québec, QC - Grand Théâtre

Read More The Cactus Blossoms Opening up were Jack Torrey and Page Burkum of The Cactus Blossoms, their fifth show working for Rodriguez. They did The Cactus Blossoms songs, but stripped down … The Icicles If you like sugar sweet indie pop, you really should check out the Icicles. They're from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and they've just released a second album called Arrivals & Departures (13 April 2007) …

THE CACTUS BLOSSOMS
with Spider John Koerner, Icicles
at the Turf Club
Friday, 02/12/16, 8pm ($12/$15/Sold Out)
turfclub.net

The first time we saw this Minneapolis-based brother duo The Cactus Blossoms (Page Burkum and Jack Torrey), we were surprised just how “country and western” their music was! It would seem with their latest album You're Dreaming (Red House Records), that the band has built up quite a local following - having sold out their double Turf Club album release shows.

Opening up the first night will be Spider John Koerner and closing out the night will be The Icicles (not to be confused with sugar-sweet indiepop The Icicles).

Tour dates:

02/12 The Turf Club @ St. Paul, MN
02/13 The Turf Club @ St. Paul, MN
02/14 Shank Hall @ Milwaukee, WI
02/16 Thunderbird Café @ Pittsburgh, PA
02/17 Johnny Brenda's @ Philadelphia, PA
02/18 Mercury Lounge @ New York, NY
02/19 Orpheum Theatre @ Boston, MA**
02/20 Starland Ballroom @ Sayreville, NJ**
02/21 Mohegan Sun @ Uncasville, CT**
02/23 Mercury Lounge @ New York, NY
02/24 Abilene Bar @ Rochester, NY
02/25 The Loving Touch @ Ferndale, MI
02/26 Mac's Bar @ Lansing, MI
02/27 The Hideout @ Chicago, IL
03/03 Riverside Theatre @ Milwaukee, WI**
03/04 Murat Egyptian Room @ Indianapolis, IN**
03/05 Arvest Bank Theatre @ Kansas City, MO**

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Rocktober: October 17, 2015

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area on October 17, 2015.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More Luna As for Dean & Britta, they were both in Luna, but for this tour, they are playing pre-Luna Dean Wareham's band Galaxie 500. ...

LUNA
at Cedar Cultural Center
Saturday, 10/17/2015, 7pm ($20/Sold Out)
thecedar.org

You know I was pretty excited to see that Luna reformed and touring... that is until I looked over some of their semi-recent setlists and they did not include my favorite "Slash Your Tires" song. That is like if The Smiths reformed and not play "How Soon Is Now?". I wonder if this is a regional thing, perhaps the song was not popular in other countries, etc. Well if you do see them, expect them to cover Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine" for the encore.

Having been following Dean Wareham's whereabouts for a while, the reunion last year wasn't at all a surprise to me. After all, we've seen hints of it when Sean Eden joined a Dean & Britta show in New York a few years ago for a one-off Luna performance. It just made sense for a reunion tour.

Diane Coffee to open. Coffee is actually a guy, he is touring in support of Everybody's a Good Dog.

Tour dates:

10/11/15 Portsmouth, NH 3S Artspace
10/13/15 Toronto, ON The Danforth Music Hall
10/14/15 Pittsburgh, PA Andy Warhol Museum
10/15/15 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
10/16/15 Chicago, IL House Of Blues
10/17/15 Minneapolis, MN Cedar Cultural Center
10/22/15 Sacramento, CA Harlow's Night Club
10/23/15 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
10/24/15 Los Angeles, CA Teragram Ballroom
10/25/15 Los Angeles, CA Teragram Ballroom
11/04/15 Vancouver, BC Biltmore Cabaret
11/05/15 Seattle, WA The Showbox
11/06/15 Portland, OR Aladdin Theater

Read More Rachael Yamagata Rachael Yamagata is back at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis as part of her "Dealbreaker Heart Tour". It was only about six months ago was she just here ...

RACHAEL YAMAGATA
at Triple Rock Social Club
Saturday, 10/17/2015, 8pm ($20)
first-avenue.com

Singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata will be back in Minneapolis at the Triple Rock Social Club next Saturday. She will be likely previewing some brand new songs, from her forthcoming album, due for early 2016.

The U.S. leg kicks off on October 15th at Club Café in Pittsburgh and wind down on November 17th at Webster Hall in New York City.

My Name is You to open. We previously saw this duo (Brandon Walters and Anne Williamson) with Joshua Radin in 2013. Since the girl is from Scotland, the band came off as a bit of a reverse Swell Season.

Rachael's fall 2015 tour schedule:

10/15 - Pittsburgh, PA - Club Cafe
10/16 - Chicago, IL - Park West
10/17 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock Social Club
10/19 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
10/20 -Salt Lake City, UT - State Room
10/22- Seattle, WA - The Crocodile
10/23- Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
10/24- San Fran, CA - The Fillmore
10/26- Napa, CA - City Winery
10/27- LA, CA - Teragram Ballroom
11/01 - Dallas, TX - The Kessler Theater
11/02 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
11/03 - New Orleans, LA - Gasa Gasa
11/05 - Tallahassee, FL - Club Downunder
11/09 - Atlanta, GA - Vinyl
11/10 - Nashville, TN - City Winery
11/12 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
11/13 - Philly, PA - Union Transfer
11/14 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair
11/15 - Northampton, MA - Iron Horse Music
11/17 - NYC, NY - Webster Hall

Read More Owl City Holiday celebrations for the weekend began a little early along the shores of Lake Minnetonka as local favorites, Owl City stopped by to kick off their promotional tour and debut some new … Lyle Lovett Lyle Lovett is still definitely large. The Texas-based singer, composer and actor has released 14 albums to date and has appeared in even more TV series and movies than that. … Zombie Pub Crawl In its tenth year, the Zombie Pub Crawl is at their biggest (and best) lineup so far. Remember the days when you can get into the crawl for free? Kiss that goodbye, because a few years ago, the organizers … 4onthefloor Gabe Douglas, normally the guy in charge of the 4onthefloor. Check out the band on their latest …

VARIOUS ARTISTS
at Various Venues
Saturday, 10/17/2015
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As usual in Rocktober: there are too many shows.

Below are some shows taking place on October 17:

Los Angeles producer Destructo will be DJing at Rev Ultra Lounge. Note: late start time, ends at 2am (10pm/$20).

Bronze Radio Return are: vocalist Chris Henderson, drummer Rob Griffith, lead guitarist Patrick Fetkowitz, keys player Matthew Warner, bassist Bob Tanen, and harmonica player/banjoist Craig Struble. Celebrating their forthcoming album Light Me Up (DigSin), the band will be arriving at Turf Club in St Paul. Nashville's The Roosevelts to open. (8pm/$10).

The super popular Owl City will sell out the Varsity Theater. Yep, confirmed, sold out. Rozzi Crane to open. (7pm/$25/Sold Out).

Billed as "An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt", they will perform at The State Theatre . (8pm/$48.50).

Zombie Pub Crawl at Various Venues (Skyway Theatre, Mill City Nights, First Avenue, etc). This thing gets bigger and better deader every year. I remember when this thing was free... now it's just too big and over the top. I once made the mistake of seeing a regular music show in the area and was caught in a slow-moving traffic, no thanks to drunken zombies walking in the middle of the streets. Just some of the artists listed to appear: Girl Talk, Seven Lions, Sum 41, Soulja Boy, Lil' Dicky, Mickey Avalon, The 4onthefloor, Falcons , Outasight, Tickle Torture, Wes Walker, Willy Joy, Mini KISS, Impaler, Witchden, Aaron Carter (whaaaat?), Sonny Digital, Bobby Raps, Free Fallin - Trib. to Tom Petty, and Private Oates (8pm/$31.66).

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Minneapolis Music Guide: June 15 - June 21, 2014

Here is a guide of some Minneapolis (and St Paul) live concerts and events taking place next week: June 15 - June 21.

Read More Prince Prince hopped a plane to Coachella last weekend to watch Outkast with Janelle Monae perform, but he’s back in Minnesota and has again opened the fabled doors of Paisley Park to continue the series …

SUNDAY, JUNE 15
STATE THEATRE
Maxwell

Call it a good sign of Summer.

The formerly reclusive R&B crooner, Maxwell is back on the road, with his first tour in four years.  He was last seen on the road in 2009, touring for BLACKsummers’night (Columbia Records), the first in what was promised to be a trilogy of albums; the remaining two are yet to be released, though hopefully this is a good sign of more to come.

The Summer Solstice Tour is set for 37 cities through mid-August, with a weekend stop in downtown Minneapolis at the State Theatre.  Fingers are crossed that the smooth songster will be previewing new material from his next release, as well as expect the classics that have had women swooning for the last fifteen years.

The Summer Solstice Tour Dates:

06/14/14 Milwaukee, WI Riverside Theatre 06/15/14 Minneapolis, MN The State Theatre 06/18/14 Broomfield, CO 1stBank Center 06/19/14 Aspen, CO Belly Up Aspen 06/21/14 Tacoma, WA Emerald Queen Casino 06/23/14 Saratoga, CA Mountain Winery 06/24/14 Modesto, CA Gallo Center 06/26/14 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl 06/27/14 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center 07/02/14 Ravinia Festival At Ravinia Park 07/05/14 Toronto, ON Massey Hall 07/06/14 Festival International De Jazz 07/08/14 Pittsburgh, PA Heinz Hall 07/09/14 Albany, NY Palace Theatre 07/11/14 Mashantucket, CT Foxwoods Resort 07/12/14 Boston, MA Blue Hills Bank Pavilion 07/16/14 Bethlehem, PA Sands Bethlehem 07/17/14 Syracuse, NY Crouse-Hinds Theater

07/19/14 Cincinnati, OH The Shoe 07/20/14 Columbus, OH Palace Theatre 07/22/14 Louisville, KY Louisville Palace Theatre 07/23/14 Nashville, TN Schermerhorn Symphony 07/25/14 Norfolk, VA Chrysler Hall 07/26/14 Durham Performing Arts Center 07/29/14 North Charleston Perf. Arts Center 07/30/14 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium 08/01/14 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall 08/02/14 Orlando, FL Bob Carr Perf. Arts Centre 08/03/14 Jacksonville, FL Moran Theater 08/06/14 Jackson, MS Thalia Mara Hall 08/09/14 Montgomery, AL Garrett Coliseum 08/10/14 Baton Rouge, LA Performing Arts Theatre 08/12/14 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre 08/13/14 Austin, TX The Long Center 08/15/14 Shreveport, LA Municipal Auditorium 08/16/14 OKC Downtown Airpark 08/17/14 Albuquerque, NM Route 66 Casino

Read More Tegan And Sara Both before and after their recent sold-out First Avenue gig, Tegan and Sara graced the airwaves of two local Minneapolis radio stations, in support of their 7th full-length, Heartthrobs. …

MONDAY, JUNE 16
FIRST AVENUE
Tegan and Sara w/ The Courtneys + My Midnight Heart

Tegan and Sara are back with their "Let's Make Things Physical Tour."

The last time we saw the Quin sisters at First Avenue last year, they played practically every song from their latest album Heartthrobs. I'm assuming with this current tour, that the duo will likely dip in to their older catalog for some fan favorite songs.

Speaking of non-physical, digital copies of their Heartthrob Magazine are available now as a free download via iTunes.

Opening up the show will be Vancouver's The Courtneys, touring in support of their debut self-titled LP and Brooklyn's My Midnight Heart (singer and songwriter Angélica Allen).

Let's Make Things Physical Tour:

06/16 First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN ^# 06/17 The Vic Theatre - Chicago, IL ^# 06/18 The Vic Theatre - Chciago, IL ^# 06/19-06/22 Firefly Festival - Dover, DE 06/22 Toad's Place - New Haven, CT ^# 06/24 Hammerstein Ballroom - New York, NY ^# 06/26 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival 06/28 Meijer Gardens Amphitheater^# 07/03 RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest 07/06 Sasquatch - Quincy, WA 09/09 Rogers Arena - Vancouver, BC* 09/10 Rogers Area - Vancouver, BC* 09/12 Moda Center - Portland, OR* 09/13 Tacoma Dome - Tacoma, WA*

09/16 Honda Center - Anaheim, CA* 09/17 Honda Center - Anaheim, CA* 09/19 STAPLES Center - Los Angeles, CA* 09/20 STAPLES Center - Los Angeles, CA* 09/22 SAP Center - San Jose, CA* 09/23 SAP Center - San Jose, CA* 09/25 Jobing.com Arena - Glendale, AZ* 09/26 MGM Grand Garden Arena - Las Vegas, NV* 09/29 EnergySolutions Arena - Salt lake City, UT* 09/30 Pepsi Center - Denver, CO* 10/02 American Airlines Center - Dallas, TX* 10/03 American Airlines Center - Dallas, TX* 10/05 FedEx Forum - Memphis, TN* 10/06 BOK Center - Tulsa, OK* 10/08 New Orleans Arena - New Orleans, LA*