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Minneapolis: June 25 to June 26, 2017

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from June 25 to June 26, 2017.

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Read More Crimson King In the Court of the Crimson King - 30th Anniv. Ed. As I stated earlier in a review of the "Salute to King Crimson"; I've finally found more of the music I listened to in my youth in the late '60's and early '70's. It brings me a warm feeling as …

KING CRIMSON
at State Theatre
Monday 06/26/17 (6:30pm/$39.50)
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London’s progressive rock band King Crimson is making a rare Minneapolis appearance at the State Theatre this Monday, June 26th. This may actually be the band’s first MN appearance in over 10 years, if you don’t count Stick Men (bassist Tony Levin’s project).

King Crimson’s “Radical Action Tour 2017” will feature some new and old faces in the band - starting with three drummers: Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison and Jeremy Stacey, the return of multi-instrumentalist Bill Reiflin (keyboards, guitarist) and original founding member, Robert Fripp. Rounding out the eight piece line up are guitarist and vocalist Jakko Jakszyk, bassist Tony Levin, and saxophonist Mel Collins (an early member of King Crimson).

The venue does not appear to list an opening band... which could mean that the band might play an extended set. That won’t be a problem because the band’s been around since 1969 and produced over 13 albums!

NOTE: This show is a “Phone Free Event.” Absolutely no photography, recording, or filming is to be made.

King Crimson 2017 North American Tour Dates:

06/19 – San Diego, CA @ Humphrey's
06/21 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
06/24 – Denver, CO @ Bellco Theatre
06/26 – Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre
06/28 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theater
06/30 – Rochester, NY @ Rochester Jazz Festival
07/03 – Montreal QC @ Montreal Jazz Festival
07/05 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
07/07 – Quebec, QC @ Centre Videotron
07/09 – Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Theatre
07/10 – Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Theatre

Read More STRFKR STRFKR is the press friendlier name for Starf***er. I honestly thought it was "striker" when I first saw the acronyms, just like how I thought it was "mister kraft" for MSTRKRFT (it is Masterkraft, FYI). …

STRFKR
at Fine Line Music Café
Monday 06/26/17 (7:30pm/$21)
finelinemusic.com

STRFKR (yes, it’s a rude word) will be playing the Fine Line Music Café on June 26 in support of their Vault Series Vol 2 (Polyvinyl Records). The band has got so many shows (64 tracks), that they’ve broken up the release on three volumes. Look for the third and last volume later this year.

Portland-based duo Reptaliens (Bambi and Cole) to open.

Tour Dates:

06/24 - 06/25 - Chicago, IL @ Mamby
06/26 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe
06/28 - Billings, MT @ The Pub Station
06/29 - Missoula, MT @ Top Hat Lounge
06/30 - Jackson, WY @ Pink Garter Theatre
07/01 - Fort Collins, CO @ Aggie Theatre
07/03 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
07/05 - Fayetteville, AR @ George's Majestic
07/06 - Oxford, MS @ The Lyric Oxford
07/07 - Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall
07/08 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
07/09 - Miami, FL @ Gramp’s
07/10 - Orlando, FL @ The Beacham
07/11 - Columbia, SC @ The Music Farm
07/12 - Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
07/13 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
07/14 - Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29
07/15 - Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine
07/16 - Louisville, KY @ Forecastle Festival

Read More Teen Daze Teen Daze started the night off. He's a one-man DJ, playing his music by turning knobs and pushing buttons. Not that interesting to watch, probably why he asked the lights to be turned off …

Other shows in the area:

• 06/25/2017 Goatwhore and Vancouver metallers Anciients will play the Triple Rock Social Club on June 25th. Goatwhore’s album Vengeful Ascension will be available on Metal Blade Records on June 23rd. Please note that this event is after 9pm. 9pm, $15.
  
  
• 06/25/2017 There is an earlier all-ages show at the Triple Rock Social Club for Icon For Hire and Assuming We Survive at 5pm at the Triple Rock Social Club (also $15). The last time we heard about Icon for Hire, the alt-rock duo cracked the Billboard 200 chart for their 2016 record You Can't Kill Us. At the time, vocalist Ariel also had a book called Turn Your Pain Into Art, set for release this year. 5pm, $15.
  
  
• 06/25/2017 British Columbia-based artist Teen Daze (aka Jamison Isaak) is co-headlining with Sam O.B. will hit 7th Street Entry this Sunday. Teen Daze’s fifth album Themes For Dying Earth is available now on digital and vinyl, via Flora Records. Sam O.B. (formerly known as Obey City) will be releasing Positive Noise on August 11th, via LuckyMe Records. Dennis also on the bill. 7:30pm, $10.
  
  
• 06/26/2017 Enjoy a night of jazz from comedian, actress (from Orange is the New Black), singer Lea DeLaria will be playing at Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant. With these events, be sure to get there early if you want a nice meal with your show. 6pm, $52.
  
  

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Minneapolis: November 19, 2016

Read More El Ten Eleven Los Angeles post-rock duo El Ten Eleven, known for their fretless bass with electric drumming. Will be in town at the Triple Rock on October 3rd in support of their latest Fast Forward. ....

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area on November 19, 2016.

NOTE: Michigan producer Griz will be headlining the Myth on this date. Also STRFKR will play First Avenue.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

EL TEN ELEVEN
at 7th Street Entry
Saturday, 11/19/16, 7:30pm ($14)
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El Ten Eleven will be headlining the 7th Street Entry this Saturday, November 19th. The band was last seen in town last year in October 2015 in support of Fast Forward.

Show up early to check out Austin’s Bayonne (aka Roger Sellers). He’s currently on tour in support of Primitives (originally available on Punctum Records, but will be re-issued via City Slang).

Tour dates:

11/16/16 Columbus, OH The Basement
11/17/16 Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig
11/18/16 Chicago, IL Lincoln Hall
11/19/16 Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry
11/20/16 Omaha, NE Slowdown
12/28/16 Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom

Read More FIDLAR Sure, FIDLAR was only in town earlier in May (selling out both nights at 7th Street), but the band is back thanks to Riot Fest... and touring in support of their sophomore album Too (Mom+Pop) .… SWMRS Recently, Bay Area quartet SWMRS (Swimmers) released their debut single "Miley", which i-D Magazine described as "the most punk tribute to Miley Cyrus ever." Singer Cole Becker .…

FIDLAR
at Varsity Theater
Saturday, 11/19/16, 6pm ($18)
varsitytheater.org

Fidlar (stylized as FIDLAR) is back in town! The last time they were here in September 2015, we wrote, “The crowd sang, no they screamed, along to every word of every song. It didn't matter that they were being shoved up against the thigh high stage (which leaves some gnarly bruises), nobody missed a beat. With lyrics like "I drink cheap beer, so what, f**k you" what is there not to love?”

FIDLAR’s new record Too is out now on Mom+Pop.

Joining Fidlar will be SWMRS. The last time the band was in town, it was with WAVVES in September 2015 when they only had one single (‘Miley’).

Now the band’s debut Drive North was praised by Rolling Stone, calling them “Best New Artists 2016”. Drive North was produced by FIDLAR frontman Zac Carper, so it is easy to see why FIDLAR asked SWMRS to come on tour with them.

The Frights to open. Their debut album You Are Going To Hate This was also produced by Zac Carper (that dude gets around).

Amoeba Music says The Frights “make music that's a lot smarter than it would appear. Beneath the bratty, corrosive surface lies a rare tunefulness and dedication to dialing up rock's past...startlingly great at kicking out the garagey jams.”

Too Much Tour with SWMRS and The Frights

11/12/16 - Union Transfer - Philadelphia, PA
11/14/16 - Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA
11/18/16 - The Rave II - Milwaukee, WI
11/19/16 - Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MN
11/22/16 - Gothic Theatre - Denver, CO

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Blackbird + Blackbird

BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD
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We've previously mentioned Blackbird Blackbird a few times, but just to recap, this is the project by San Francisco's Mikey Maramag. His latest EP is called Boracay Planet, and it was released last October.

Check out his new video called "It's a War" (single taken from Boracay Planet) at YouTube. The video stars Australian pro surfer Thom Pringle and model Shenay Carey (wow at skinny little legs!).

Anyway, there's some exciting news involving Blackbird Blackbird - he's just kicked off a brand new tour with STRFKR (Starf****r) last night (Tuesday, February 26th). The tour will take him all over the place, including some dates in the UK in April.

So far, all North American dates listed below are with Polyvinyl's STRFKR:

02.27 Roseland Theater Portland, OR 03.01 The Regency Ballroom San Francisco, CA 03.02 Fonda Theater Los Angeles, CA 03.03 Porter's Pub San Diego, CA 03.07 Mohawk Austin, TX 03.08 Warehouse Live Houston, TX 03.09 Buku Project New Orleans, LA 03.10 Vinyl Music Hall Pensacola, FL 03.11 Terminal West Atlanta, GA 03.12 Orange Peel Asheville, NC

03.13 9:30 Club Washington DC 03.14 Union Transfer Philadelphia, PA 03.15 Webster Hall New York, NY 03.16 Paradise Boston, MA 03.18 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, OH 03.19 Metro Chicago, IL 03.20 Turner Hall Milwaukee, WI 03.21 Majestic Theater Madison, WI 03.22 Varsity Theater Minneapolis, MN 03.23 Boonies Sioux Falls, SD 03.24 Waiting Room Omaha, NE

BLACKBIRD & THE STORM
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Introducing... Blackbird & the Storm. This is the stagename for Marie-Juliette Bird. No location details, I think she is either in London or "American West".

Her debut single, "Broken Wings", can be heard at soundcloud.com. The single is taken from her album, Songs For A Drowning World, to be out April 8th, 2013, via Ed Records.

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ACRNYMS

STRFKR
facebook.com/Starf***er

STRFKR is the press friendlier name for Starf***er. I honestly thought it was "striker" when I first saw the acronyms, just like how I thought it was "mister kraft" for MSTRKRFT (it is Masterkraft, FYI).

Anyroad, this Portland is known for "accessible dance hooks", so you can just picture synth and disco beats.

Tomorrow (October 11th), the band will be releasing a split 7" with Seattle's Champagne Champagne - you can hear "Dragon Queens" on soundcloud.com.

In more STRFKR news, Polyvinyl Records will be releasing Jupiter to Europe on November 8th. The EP features a cover of Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", as well as new cover artwok and three extra songs. The reason for the UK release is because the little fkrs are heading there to tour:

Nov 18, 2011 - Club Control, Bucharest, Romania Nov 19, 2011 - Postbahnhof, Berlin, Germany Nov 20, 2011 - Michelberger Hotel, Berlin, Germany Nov 23, 2011 - B72, Vienna, Austria Nov 24, 2011 - Kino Siska, Ljubljana, Slovakia Nov 25, 2011 - Royal, Baden, Switzerland Nov 26, 2011 - Amalgame Club, Switzerland Nov 29, 2011 - White Heat @ Madame Jojo's, London Dec 1, 2011 - Schlachthof, Wiesbaden, Germany Dec 3, 2011 - Hundertmeister, Duisburg, Germany Dec 4, 2011 - Gebaeude 9, Cologne, Germany Dec 7, 2011 - Debaser, Stockholm, Sweden Dec 8, 2011 - Debaser Malmo, Malmo, Sweden Dec 10, 2011 - Parkteatret, Oslo, Norway		Jan 5, 2012 - Catalyst Atrium, Santa Cruz, CA Jan 6, 2012 - Great American Music, S Francisco, CA Jan 7, 2012 - The Independent, San Francisco, CA Jan 8, 2012 - The Glass House, Pomona, CA Jan 9, 2012 - The Casbah, San Diego, CA Jan 10, 2012 - The Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix, AZ Jan 11, 2012 - VFW, Santa Fe, NM Jan 13, 2012 - The Prophet Bar, Dallas, TX Jan 14, 2012 - The Mohawk, Austin, TX Jan 15, 2012 - Fitzgerald's, Houston, TX Jan 17, 2012 - One Eyed Jacks, New Orleans, LA Jan 18, 2012 - The Engine Room, Tallahassee, FL Jan 19, 2012 - Backbooth, Orlando, FL Jan 20, 2012 - Bardot, Miami, FL

LCTRISC
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Swedish duo Oskar Linnaeus and Adam Jonsson are LCTRISC (which is pronounced "elektrisk") has a new single, "Reach The Children (Book of Doom)".

The music video for "Reach The Children (Book of Doom)" can be seen on youtube. The video uses footage from a bicycle safety film from 1963, titled, One Got Fat: Bicycle Safety.

LCTRISC commented on the video: "Picture a rabid chimpanzee banging the drums on a minefield with a baby unicorns head. This song is dedicated to that baby."

POD
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POD, which stands for "Payable on Death", is a rather old band from the early 90s. They're pretty massive, and I've just receive words that they've joined Razor & Tie's roster.

A new, yet-to-be titled album will be out Spring of 2012 and will be produced by Howard Benson (who also produced the band's hit album, Satellite as well as hits for 3 Doors Down, Kelly Clarkson, Theory Of A Deadman, Daughtry, All American Rejects, and My Chemical Romance, etc.)

Singer Sonny Sandoval seems happy with the new transition: "We are really excited to be starting a new chapter of our career with Razor & Tie. We just can't wait to put out the new album and show everyone what we've worked so hard on."

In the meantime, they're playing a few dates:

10/15 - Chula Vista, CA - USA Olympic Training Center ­- Chula Vista Centennial Celebration
10/22 - Houston, TX - The Woodlands Pavilion - KTBZ BuzzFest

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