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Summer Salt at The Bottleneck, Lawrence KS (2023-06-21)

SUMMER SALT SETLIST Tortilla Soup Supermoon Candy Wrappers Give My Heart a Little Break Mondays Facil Hocus Pocus Little Chimmy One Last Time Swinging For the Fences Carry On Little Legs Speaking Sonar Seventeen Fire Sign Macaroon Marielle Driving to Hawaii   Encore: April Baby (Matt solo, first half) Revvin' my CJ7 Campanita   THE RARE OCCASIONS SETLIST   Seasick Mercy Mercy Backwards The Fold Notion Start This Over Origami Black Balloons (unreleased) Aglow Not Afraid   ADDISON GRACE SETLIST   Sugar Rush Pretty Girl if i were a fish (corook cover) Pessimistic or Therapy (unreleased) If Nobody Likes U Everybody Seems To Love You SUMMER SALT Tour Dates JUN 22 89th Street Oklahoma City, OK JUL 7 The Echo Lounge & Music Hall Dallas, TX JUL 8 Empire Control Room & Garage Austin, TX JUL 9 Warehouse Live Houston, TX JUL 11 Crescent Ballroom Phoenix, AZ JUL 12 The Observatory North Park San Diego, CA JUL 14 The Regent Theatre Los Angeles, CA JUL 15 The Observatory Santa Ana, CA JUL 16 The Ritz San Jose, CA JUL 17 August Hall San Francisco, CA JUL 19 Ace Of Spades Sacramento, CA JUL 21 Aladdin Theater Portland, OR JUL 22 The Crocodile Seattle, WA JUL 23 Knitting Factory Spokane, WA JUL 25 Knitting Factory Boise, ID JUL 26 The Depot Salt Lake City, UT JUL 27 Gothic Theatre Denver, CO Read More Summer Salt Summer Salt is headlining the Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St Paul on August 1st. Show up early to check out Dante Elephante

It could not have been planned any better--

On the Summer Solstice, aka the first day of summer, and the longest day of the year, Austin, TX Trop-pop duo Summer Salt hit downtown Lawrence for a stop at The Bottleneck, to celebrate the release of their latest full-length, Campanita, out last month (via Wax Bodega Records).

A good thing it was the longest day of the year, as it was also a full night of entertainment, beginning with young Addison Grace, a California-based (by way of Salt Lake City) bedroom pop singer-songwriter who developed a social media following after uploading songs on multiple platforms, and who released not one, but two EPs last year, Immaturing and Things That Are Bad for Me.

Grace moved between ukulele and guitar, starting the set with first-ever single, 2020’s “Sugar Rush” and would let the audience pick between two possible cover songs, before choosing “If I Were a Fish” by Pittsburgh singer-songwriter corook (w/Olivia Barton) who by the way, happened to be in our area in late March at a sold out show at Encore in KC.

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Next up were Boston indie rockers The Rare Occasions, a well-received trio, playing in the State for their very first time, in support of their Attaboy EP, released near the end of last year (as a follow-up to 2021 full-length, Big Whoop).

Halfway through their set, they played “Notion” a 2021/2022 single which came out in multiple versions, catching some fire after the song went viral on TikTok. Their latest single is called “Start This Over” and while the band’s lyrics can often be characterized as philosophical and somewhat existential, the guitars and big sound make you pay attention to the music as well.

Being visitors to the state for the first time, the band asked the crowd what they should do while here, and someone shouted “Visit the biggest ball of twine!” As that’s actually located in Cawker, KS, some 200 miles northwest, we’re betting they didn’t make it there this time, giving them the perfect excuse to return soon.

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Summer means surf, sand, and warmth, and the music of Austin, TX Trop-pop duo Summer Salt (aka singer/guitarist Matthew Terry and drummer Eugene Chung) is the ideal soundtrack for days which are getting, and staying warm and humid out. In addition to the new fourth studio album, the band recently filmed a music video for new single “Macaroon” in Thailand where they toured this Spring, even selling out three headline shows and played to thousands at music festivals while in Asia.

The band is no stranger to Lawrence though, coming to town since 2014 (first playing at The Replay Lounge), and our Ed-in-chief Vu mentioned back in 2020, that their 2014 debut EP, Driving to Hawaii, was in mainstay rotation on his playlist for that summer. Their KU connections run deep as well, with a band member’s sister going to school locally and touring member Anthony Barnett proudly sporting his own Jayhawk t-shirt for the evening, while the rest wore appropriate beach designs.

The new album does get heavy in theme, dealing with grief as the 2021 loss of two of singer Terry’s relatives (a cousin and his sister, who was nicknamed the album’s title), but the sunny musical beach vibes still allowed for joy, bliss, and togetherness, and the crowded mass assembled was eager to interact with the band.

All hands went in the air with drummer Chung’s encouragement, waving from side-to-side or just up randomly with a collective glee, and (for whatever random reason) the band wanted the audience to say “Ka-Chow!”, the Lightning McQueen catchphrase from Pixar’s Cars movies (ok, maybe you just had to be there...)

After a dreamy, fun main set, the three-song encore started somewhat gently, with singer Terry beginning one of the songs about his departed sister, “April Baby” solo, but the band would join in midway, and finish the track with a higher volume.

2017’s “Revvin' my CJ7” is not an ode to the longtime Jeep model; rather about Terry’s father and the influence he had on his family growing up, and the night would end with the title track from the new album, with singer Terry vividly remembering his sister and emotionally singing, “Hold me tight, don't ever go, I'll be singing on and long live Campanita”.

Summer is officially here-- on the calendar, on the thermostat, and heard inside of the walls of The Bottleneck in Lawrence, with duo Summer Salt helping celebrate the season and providing the first night’s ideal soundtrack.

 (Show coverage and photos by Brandon Clasen / Click on any image to enlarge and see in full)

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We♥KC! June 16-21, 2023 Upcoming concerts/shows (Kansas City / Lawrence, KS)

 

Read More: Eels Eels recently debut the video for “Good Night On Earth”, in anticipation for the upcoming fourteenth studio album Extreme Witchcraft, available January 28 via PIAS

Read more Kansas City Music Guide.

Now, we’re in the heart of concert season, as this weekend looks pretty packed, with the outdoor highlights being the annual Boulevardia Festival near Crown Center and the back-to-back night Phase Fest and Tacos and Tequila Festival on the KS side at Legends Field.

But there’s a good amount of indoor and club shows that shouldn’t be ignored either-- in other words, go see some live music!

Let’s take look at the Kansas City/ Lawrence KS metro musical happenings from June 16th-21st.

FRIDAY JUNE 16

Olivia Jean, Encore at Uptown, $30

She’s the lead singer and guitarist of The Black Belles (and probably heard she got married on stage to a certain Mr Jack White in 2022), but Olivia Jean also just released her third solo album Raving Ghost on May 5th (via Third Man Records of course), which includes tracks like “Trouble” and “Too Late”.

Live, expect some dim red lighting, but an energetic show featuring her own songs, a couple Black Belles favorites, and just maybe, her version of Enya’s’ “Orinoco Flow”.

Boulevardia Day One- Jason Isbell, War & Treaty, The Beths, more, Crown Center, $35 / $60 +

Boulevardia is a unique beer, food and music festival that Kansas City has come to embrace as all its own. Sponsored by the premier local brewery, the day features plenty of live music, food and attractions, and of course, all kinds of Boulevard beer. We love Isbell, who remains making some of the best music of his career.

Not a Phase Fest feat Dashboard Confessional, All-American Rejects, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Plain White T's, The Ataris Legends Field,

Not a PHASE FEST 2023 will be a night of live performances, custom cocktails, and fun at Legends Field. The main sage acts all harken back some twenty years, when Emo, screamo, and everything else over-emotional, was more of a musical thing. In addition, look for Wine Bars, Craft Food & Retail Vendors, a Throwback Video Game Lounge, Outdoor Game Experiences, Art Installations, and more for this 21+ outdoor festival.

Dillon Francis, KC Live! CANCELED

SATURDAY JUNE 17

Rival Sons w The Black Angels, Uptown, $32.50-$49

The Grammy-nominated California rockers are out on a spanning nationwide tour in support of their new album, the just released DARKFIGHTER, which came out on June 2^nd and features new single, “Bird in the Hand”. Just a few dates left on this leg, it’s set to end in Denver on June 18^th, but it’s fortunate for anyone seeing these last shows also get to see TX-psych rockers The Black Angels as support, and who we saw headline in Lawrence last October.

Regarding the new single, “Bird in the Hand,” singer Jay Buchannan said, “There’s a lyric in there, ‘Let’s go down to the river where the water runs still and deep, to scatter the ashes of the mess I used to be.’ You can burn through a whole lot of time just trying to find your lane, your realized intention. At some point you accept reincarnation as a waking process. Build, refine and burn again and again and the lyric, ‘A bird in the hand, now that’s a miracle I can believe’ is the immersive commitment to the present.”

Tacos and Tequila feat. Mike Jones, Montell Jordan, Fat Joe, Lil Jon, Fat Joe, Paul Wall, June 17, Legends Field, $69-$99

KC’s biggest (and only?!) Tacos and Tequila Festival is back for their 3^rd year. This 21+ event features all-day live hip-hop by talented throwback acts as well as Taco Chef demos, Margaritas, Lucha Libre Wrestling, an Exotic Car Showcase, Chihuahua Beauty Pageant, Salsa & Queso Competition, Art Installations & Photo Ops, and more.

Randall King, Washunga Days-Emporia, free

The rising Hereford, TX native Country singer is making waves not only here, but across the pond, recently playing at London’s celebrated C2C Festival and is playing a full run of European/UK shows this fall.

“I’m beyond excited to see the world through my Honkytonk dream and to bring the ‘neon overseas’ to so many great countries,” shares King. “It’s going to be a true thrill to see a side of life I’ve never seen and to play so many iconic venues that have held a lot of my heroes. It’ll be a true honor.”

Impractical Jokers (comedy), T-Mobile Center, $47.50-$158

“We are so excited to finally get back on tour next year. After the difficult last couple of years, we are looking forward to laughing again".  Brian Quinn (Q), James Murray (Murr) and Sal Vulcano are the Creators, Executive Producers, and Stars of truTV’s series, Impractical Jokers., a hidden camera comedy show that follows Q, Murr and Sal as they compete to embarrass each other amongst the general public with a series of hilarious and outrageous dares. When they challenge each other to say or do something, they have to do it... if they refuse, they lose!

At the end of every episode - with the help of a celebrity guest - the loser must endure a punishment of epic proportions. The series returned for its 10th season in February.

Boulevardia Day Two- Surfaces, Grandson, K Flay, Big Freedia, more, Crown Center, $35 / $60 +

Day Two of the outdoor extravaganza continues, with the lineup going more alternative than the prvious day’s Americana-leaning. Plenty of local bands both days and other attractions, so assuming the rain can hold off, why not go both days?

Shooting Star with Missouri, Kearney Amphitheater. $20

2018 was the 38th Anniversary of the legendary Shooting Star debut album released in 1980. Featuring the iconic hit songs written by Van McLain and Gary West; “You've Got What I Need”, “Bring It On”, “Last Chance” and more. Sadly though 2018 was also year of tremendous loss.

Through the years, Shooting Star endured their share of industry challenges and member changes. Founding member was the constant rock that kept the fire burning but sadly, McLain passed away in March of 2018. The remaining members were determined to continue on to honor Van and keep his music alive.

SUNDAY JUNE 18

Matchbox Twenty, Starlight, $39.50-$129.50

After some pandemic-related delays, the band has finally returned, and with a new album, their first new album in over a decade. Where The Light Goes, was released on May 26th via Atlantic Records, featuring recent single, “Wild Dogs (Running In A Slow Dream).”

The 50-date “Slow Dream Tour” kicked off on May 16th in Vancouver and runs through early August. Matt Nathanson will provide support for the KC show-- we thoroughly enjoyed him headlining in March.

Eels, (rescheduled date) Liberty Hall- Lawrence), $30-$55

The coolest band in the popular MCU (aka the Marvel Comics film Universe- they had a cameo in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”), they finally overcome pandemic delays and forced re-scheduling to embark on their Spring Tour, which started in March and runs through the end of the month.

The brainchild of leader Mark Oliver Everett, the band released their “Extreme Witchcraft” album last year and also has limited-edition vinyl reissues of their earlier records, Hombre Lobo, End Times, and Tomorrow Morning through E Works/[PIAS]. Plus, they brought Journey’s Steve Perry back from seclusion. We've caught the band live several times, including in 2018 at First Ave in Minneapolis. 

MONDAY JUNE 19

IAMX, RecordBar. $20

We only saw them live once, back in 2015, but still remember that powerful live show. The FAULT LINES1 Tour sees aka Chris Corner and live band performing across North America, following the release of the first lyrically driven IAMX album in years, with a second full album and European tour coming this fall.

The cold, grinding, synthetic soundscapes of Fault Lines combine with biting lyrical themes of psychological fracture, social division, and the ineffable forces of nature. Both albums showcase a new, harder side of IAMX while elevating the melody and emotions at the core of the project to new heights. Live, expect IAMX's psycho-sexual, passionate performance paired with theatrical lights, visuals, filth glam and the bands' need to become one with their audience.

TUESDAY JUNE 20

Annie DiRusso, recordBar, $15

The Nashville based indie-rock artist born in NYC is out on her God, I Love This Tour. (named from the title of her recent EP). Musically, she blends buzzing garage rock guitars and high-energy performances with a pop-infused flair. DiRusso is currently working on new music at a studio in NYC, which will debut next month and is best-known for her 2018 song, “Don’t Swerve”.

Jesus Christ Superstar (musical), June 20-25, Starlight,$16-$100

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical.

With lyrics and music by Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar, and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, it is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar.”

WEDNESDAY JUNE 21

Santa Fe Klan w Tornillo, Snow da Product,$35+ UPDATE: Moved to The Midland

The Mexican rapper is set to bring his recent album Mundos (featuring songs “Mar y Tierra,” “Eres,” and “Me Iré Con Ella,” which features Tornillo) on the road for a 35-stop tour, titled “Todo y Nada.” (“All and Nothing.”).

“I am really excited to perform new songs that weren’t on my last two tours, to see my fans experience an exciting show with an all-new production, look, and feel,” he says. “I’m always excited to perform in front of my fans again, to feel the energy that they bring me, and to experience these memories with them.

Summer Salt, Bottleneck-Lawrence, $26-30

Campanita is the new record from the trop-pop, just out on May 19 on Wax Bodega. Its 12 tracks meander through sun-soaked and rose-tinted memories, deep relationships and loss. The album drifts across dreamy jazz, bedroom pop, beachy bossa nova, and desert-night indie rock. There are guitars, keys, and cloud-light harmonies, and strings, synths, horns, and harmonicas, too.

Live, expect some twenty songs, ending with an encore that includes the new album’s title track.

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Rocktober: October 5 to 11, 2021

10/05/2021: Julian Lage at Fine Line   10/05/2021: Nation of Language at Turf Club   Read More Julian Lage Julian Lage was somewhat of a child prodigy, having had a documentary film made about his guitar playing when he was 8 years old. When he was 12, he performed at the 2000 Grammy Awards. By the age of 15, he was already a a faculty member …

Read more Rocktober and Minneapolis Music Guide.

10/05/2021 TUESDAY

JULIAN LAGE
at Fine Line
first-avenue.com

Excerpt Julien and Julian: Guitar virtuoso Julian Lage will be touring the United States in the fall in support of his latest release Squint (Blue Note Records). He’ll be stopping by the Fine Line Music Café in Minneapolis this October 5th, billed as “An evening with Julian Lage”. No opening band is listed as of this writing. What is interesting about these Lage will be offering exclusive Master Classes in some selected cities. If you paid for the class, you can show up early to the show and will spend 45 minutes learning Lage’s special techniques on his guitar playing with a Q&A session.

10/05/2021 TUESDAY

NATION OF LANGUAGE
with The Wants
at Turf Club
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Brooklyn-based synth trio Nation of Language (singer/guitarist Ian Devaney, keyboardist Aidan Noell and bassist Michael Sue-Poi) recently released their single and video for “This Fractured Mind.” The single is from the band’s forthcoming sophomore album A Way Forward, due out November 5th.

Based on previously released singles, “Across That Fine Line” (it’s too bad they’re not playing the Fine Line) and “Wounds of Love”, they all had glowing praises from the media, including Pitchfork, Rough Trade, NME, Stereogum, Paste, Under the Radar, etc.

Nation of Language Tour Dates:

09/09 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
09/10 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
09/11 – Boston, MA @ The Sinclair
09/25 – Queens, NY @ Governors Ball
09/30 – Montreal, PQ @ Bar le Ritz
10/01 – Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
10/02 – Detroit, MI @ Tangent Gallery
10/03 – Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
10/04 – Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
10/05 – St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club
10/06 – Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village
10/08 – Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar
10/09 – Denver, CO @ Lost Lake
10/10 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
10/12 – Vancouver, BC @ Fox Cabaret
10/14 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
10/15 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studio
10/17 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
10/19 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Lodge Room
10/20 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
10/21 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Lodge Room
10/22 – Anaheim, CA @ The Parish
10/23 – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
10/26 – Dallas, TX @ Deep Ellum Arts
10/27 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
10/28 – Austin, TX @ Levitation @ Empire Control Room
10/29 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
10/30 – Chapel Hill @ Cat’s Cradle
10/31 – Washington DC @ Songbyrd

10/05/2021: Ron Gallo and Becca Mancari at 7th St Entry   10/06/2021: Ministry at First Ave   Read More Ministry Industrial metal legends Ministry recently signed with Nuclear Blast Records. The band is touring with Death Grips this Fall, stopping by the Skyway Theatre this Thursday, October 26th. …

10/05/2021 TUESDAY

RON GALLO and BECCA MANCARI
with chickpee
at 7th St Entry
first-avenue.com

Excerpt Girls Girls Girls (Rocktober Edition): Nashville, by the way of New York, Becca Mancari will be launching a co-headlining tour with Ron Gallo this September and October. The tour kicks off at The Foundry at the Fillmore in Philadelphia on September 10th. Chickpee will join as the opener for all shows except Salt Lake City, which is a festival play for both Becca and Ron at the Kilby Court Block Party. The tour will stop by Minneapolis at the 7th Street Entry on October 5.

10/06/2021 WEDNESDAY

MINISTRY
with Helmet and Front Line Assembly
at First Avenue
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Chicago’s Ministry is currently headlining “The Industrial Strength Tour” with special guests Helmt and Front Line Assembly. The tour is to celebrate 30 years of Ministry’s Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste , which originally came out November 14, 1989 on Sire Records. Undoubtedly one of the most influential industrial album of all time, some calling it “one of the great works of industrial music” and “way ahead of its time.”

Helmet was recently in the news for covering “In the Ditch” for the compilation The Problem of Leisure: A Celebration of Andy Gill and Gang of Four. Gang of Four’s Andy Gill was a fan of Helmet and wanted to collaborate with the band, but unfortunately Gill passed away unexpectedly in Feb 2020.

Vancouver industrial band Front Line Assembly’s latest release Mechanical Soul came out in January 2021, on Metropolis. The new record features collaborations with Jean-Luc de Meyer from Belgian’s Front 242 and Dino Cazares from Fear Factory.

In other Ministry news, their upcoming 15th studio album is called Moral Hygiene, which will be available October 1st on Nuclear Blast. This is the first album to feature the band’s first collaboration with Paul D'Amour (the original bassist for Tool).

Tour dates:

10/03/2021 Sunshine Theater Albuquerque, NM
10/04/2021 Ogden Theatre Denver, CO
10/06/2021 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
10/08/2021 Buffalo Riverworks Buffalo, NY
10/09/2021 Agora Theatre Cleveland, OH
10/10/2021 Riviera Theatre Chicago, IL
10/11/2021 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI
10/14/2021 House Of Blues Boston Boston, MA
10/15/2021 The Paramount Huntington, NY
10/16/2021 The Wellmont Theater Montclair, NJ
10/17/2021 Franklin Music Hall Philadelphia, PA
10/19/2021 The Tabernacle Atlanta, GA
10/20/2021 Fillmore Charlotte Charlotte, NC
10/21/2021 Hard Rock Cafe / Hard Rock Live Orlando, FL
10/23/2021 Gas Monkey Live! Dallas, TX
10/24/2021 House Of Blues Houston, TX
10/25/2021 The Aztec Theatre San Antonio, TX
10/28/2021 The Van Buren Phoenix, AZ
10/29/2021 House Of Blues Anaheim Anaheim, CA
10/30/2021 House Of Blues San Diego, CA
10/31/2021 Warfield Theatre San Francisco, CA
11/02/2021 Roseland Theater Portland, OR
11/03/2021 Showbox SoDo Seattle, WA

10/06/2021: Quicksand at Fine Line   10/08/2021: Backseat Lovers at 7th Street Entry   Read More Quicksand Anyway, it actually brought a smile to my face when I read that the New York City post-hardcore band Quicksand was still around. In fact, their upcoming record Distant Populations will be out August 13 on Epitaph Records. If you’re a vinyl collect, you’ll have to wait until September 24. …

10/06/2021 WEDNESDAY

QUICKSAND
with Narrow Head
at Fine Line
first-avenue.com

Excerpt Go, go, go!: Anyway, it actually brought a smile to my face when I read that the New York City post-hardcore band Quicksand was still around. In fact, their upcoming record Distant Populations will be out August 13 on Epitaph Records. If you’re a vinyl collect, you’ll have to wait until September 24. The band will be promoting the album with a post-pandemic tour…. Stopping by the Fine Line Music Café in Minneapolis this “Rocktober”.

10/08/2021 FRIDAY

THE BACKSEAT LOVERS
with Branson Anderson
at 7th Street Entry
first-avenue.com

Recently, The Backseat Lovers announced their 2021 North American tour… The tour will take them to the 7th Street Entry on October 8th.

Branson Anderson to open.

Tour Dates:

09/16/2021 The Crescent Ballroom Phoenix, AZ
09/17/2021 Troubadour West Hollywood, CA
09/18/2021 Life Is Beautiful Festival
09/20/2021 Harlow's Nightclub Sacramento, CA
09/21/2021 Rickshaw Stop San Francisco, CA
09/23/2021 Constellation Room Santa Ana, CA
09/24/2021 Soda Bar San Diego, CA
09/25/2021 The Ohana Fest
10/01/2021 Austin City Limits Music Festival
10/01/2021 Austin City Limits Live
10/08/2021 7th St Entry Minneapolis, MN
10/09/2021 xBk Des Moines, IA
10/10/2021 High Noon Saloon Madison, WI
10/12/2021 Blind Pig Ann Arbor, MI
10/14/2021 Thunderbird Cafe Pittsburgh, PA
10/15/2021 The Englewood Hummelstown, PA
10/16/2021 Richmond Music Hall Richmond, VA
10/18/2021 Cat's Cradle Carrboro, NC
10/19/2021 The Grey Eagle Asheville, NC
10/21/2021 The Basement East Nashville, TN
10/22/2021 Saturn Birmingham, AL
10/24/2021 Shaky Knees Music Festival
10/28/2021 The Social Orlando, FL
10/29/2021 Crowbar Tampa, FL
10/30/2021 Jack Rabbits Jacksonville, FL
11/01/2021 White Oak Music Hall Houston, TX
11/02/2021 Dada Dallas Dallas, TX
11/02/2021 Trees Dallas, TX
11/03/2021 Scoot Inn Austin, TX
11/03/2021 Antone's Austin, TX
11/05/2021 Meow Wolf Santa Fe, NM
11/06/2021 Black Sheep Colorado Springs, CO
12/11/2021 The Shredder Boise, ID
12/13/2021 The Crocodile Seattle, WA
12/14/2021 Doug Fir Lounge Portland, OR
12/17/2021 The Depot Salt Lake City, UT
12/18/2021 The Depot Salt Lake City, UT

10/09/2021: Summer Salt at 7th Street Entry   Read More Summer Salt Austin’s Summer Salt is currently touring across two countries. Their next tour date is at Paper Tiger in San Antonio, after that they'll be at One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans. Looking forward to their New Orleans show this Saturday. …

10/09/2021 SATURDAY

SUMMER SALT
with Covey and Breakup Shoes
at Fine Line
first-avenue.com

Indie pop duo Summer Salt (singer/guitarist Matthew Terry and drummer Eugene Chung ) released Sequoia Moon on Cherry Lime Records over the summer and is intending to hit the road this fall.

The two month tour will hit all the major cities, including Austin, Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more.

Tour Dates:

9/10 – Austin, TX @ The Belmont
9/12 – New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa
9/14 – Miami, FL @ Churchill’s Pub
9/15 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
9/17 – Nashville, TN @ The Basement East
9/18 – Atlanta, GA @ Hell at The Masquerade
9/19 – Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle
9/21 – Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
9/22 – Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
9/24 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry at The Fillmore
9/25 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
9/26 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
9/28 – Holyoke, MA @ Gateway City Arts
9/29 – Toronto, ON @ The Velvet Underground
10/1 – Lakewood, OH @ Mahall’s
10/2 – Detroit, MI @ El Club
10/3 – Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups
10/5 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Hi-Fi
10/6 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
10/7 – Iowa City, IA @ Gabe’s
10/8 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
10/9 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
10/25 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
10/26 – Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Ballroom
10/27 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater
10/29 – San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
10/30 – San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
10/31 – San Luis Obispo, CA @ SLO Brew
11/2 – Fresno, CA @ Strummer’s
11/3 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater
11/4 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
11/5 – Pomona, CA @ The Glass House
11/6 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Pressroom
11/8 – Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf
11/10 – Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
11/11 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

10/09/2021: Lucy Dacus at First Ave   10/11/2021: Black Midi at Fine Line   10/11/2021: Michigander at 7th Street   Read More Lucy Dacus Lucy Dacus is touring in support of her new album Home Video, which The New York Times Style Magazine explained, as “a forthright exploration of coming of age, deep friendships and young queer love amid a Bible camp backdrop …

10/09/2021 SATURDAY

LUCY DACUS
with Bartees Strange
at First Avenue
first-avenue.com

Excerpt Girls Girls Girls (Rocktober Edition): American singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus will be headlining First Avenue’s mainroom on Saturday, October 9th, 2021. Bartees Strange will open. Dacus is touring in support of her new album Home Video, which The New York Times Style Magazine explained, as “a forthright exploration of coming of age, deep friendships and young queer love amid a Bible camp backdrop, [which] volleys between grief and humor and darkness”

10/11/2021 MONDAY

BLACK MIDI
at Fine Line
first-avenue.com

Excerpt Colors: City and Colour, Puma Blue, Black Midi, Opus Orange, Purple Disco Machine: Britain’s Black Midi (stylized as black midi) released their album Cavalcade on Rough Trade. The band will be heading to the USA for a tour, so be sure to catch them this Rocktober and find out why The Times called them “the most exciting band”. They are stopping by the Fine Line Music Café in Minneapolis on October 11th . No opening band is listed as of this writing.

10/11/2021 MONDAY

MICHIGANDER
with Stay Outside and Darryl Rahn
at 7th St Entry
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Rising indie rock artist Michigander (the stagename for Jason Singer) will be heading out on tour in support of his third EP Everything Will Be Ok Eventually. This is Singer’s biggest tour yet, and he’ll be bringing various support acts, such as Gatlin, Stay Outside, Hollyy, The Fever Haze, WhoBoy, and many more.

Michigander’s live band will consists of Aaron Senor (drums), Jake LeMond (guitar), and Connor Robertson (bass).

Tour Dates

September 17 Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest
September 23 Dover, DE @ Firefly Music Festival
September 25 St. Louis, MO @ Blueberry Hill
September 28 Denver, CO @ Lost Lake
September 30 Boise, ID @ The Olympic
October 1 Portland, OR @ Holocene
October 2 Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
October 5 San Francisco, CA @ Brick and Mortar
October 6 Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy Theatre
October 8 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
October 10 Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar
October 11 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry
October 12 Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel
October 13 Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi
October 14 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
October 16 Harrisburg, PA @ The Englewood
October 17 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair
October 19 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
October 20 Richmond, VA @ Richmond Music Hall
October 21 Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle Backroom
October 22 Charlotte, NC @ Visulite Theatre
October 24 Atlanta, GA @ Shaky Knees Music Festival
October 26 Columbus, OH @ Rumba Café
October 28 Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
October 29 Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme
November 4 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick

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

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Salt & Pepper

Read More Summer Salt Summer Salt is headlining the Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St Paul on August 1st. Show up early to check out Dante Elephante and New Orlean’s Motel Radio (touring in support …

SUMMER SALT
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Austin’s Summer Salt is currently touring across two countries. Their next tour date is at Paper Tiger in San Antonio, after that they'll be at One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans. Looking forward to their New Orleans show this Saturday. I’ve been listening to these guys for the past couple years now and love the beachy sound.

The debut EP back in 2014 Driving to Hawaii was my go-to for a while. The latest EP Honeyweed, from last year, is also phenomenal.

Summer Salt’s was Favorite Holiday Vol. 1, released on Christmas eve.

Tour dates:

02/15/2020 One Eyed Jacks New Orleans, LA
02/16/2020 Saturn Birmingham, AL
02/18/2020 Exit / In Nashville, TN
02/20/2020 Elevation 27 Virginia Beach, VA
02/23/2020 Music Hall Of Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY
02/25/2020 House Of Independents Asbury Park, NJ
02/26/2020 Space Ballroom Hamden, CT
03/01/2020 L'Astral Montreal, QC
03/08/2020 High Noon Saloon Madison, WI
03/09/2020 Gabe's Iowa City, IA
03/12/2020 Fox Theatre Boulder, CO
03/13/2020 Black Sheep Colorado Springs, CO
03/17/2020 Harlow's Nightclub Sacramento, CA
03/19/2020 The New Parish Oakland, CA
03/20/2020 Strummer's Fresno, CA

GREGORY PEPPER
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Similar to Jonathan Coulton, Ontario’s Gregory Pepper (aka Gregory Pepper & His Problems) wrote a song every week for a full year in 2017…. This might explain that Pepper is already on his sixth studio album, I Know Now Why You Cry, set for release this V-Day (2/14/20) on Fake Four Inc.

Gregory Pepper Tour Dates

2.15 Richmond, VA Wonderland
2.16 Greenville, NC Hot Change
2.17 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506
2.18 Charlotte, NC Milestone
2.19 Atlanta, GA 529
2.20 Orlando, FL Wills Pub
2.21 Gainsville, FL The Atlantic
2.23 Houston, TX Notsuoh
2.25 Denton, TX JJ's Basement
2.26 Austin, TX Mohawk
2.27 San Antonio, TX Limelight
2.28 Las Cruces, NM Main St. Vintage Mercado
2.29 Mesa, AZ The Grid
3.2 Co Springs, CO The Six Two
3.3 Denver, CO 7th Circle Music Collective

w/ Ceschi & David Ramos

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Minneapolis: August 1 to August 6, 2019

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from August 1 to August 6, 2019.

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

Dean Lewis at First Ave Read More Dean Lewis Local fans of Sydney Australia singer-songwriter Dean Lewis had waited a long time to get a proper look at him, with a scheduled sold out headlining show at the Fine Line on February 25th, canceled at last-minute because .…

DEAN LEWIS
+ James TW
First Avenue
Tue 08/06/2019 (6pm/$29.50)
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We were pretty impressed with Australian artist Dean Lewis when he stopped by the Cities 97 Live at the Lake show on July 11. We recommended his music to fans of Ed Sheeran and Vance Joy: “The late afternoon session proved a fine sampler for Lewis’s upcoming headlining appearance locally on August 6th with full band, and anyone admiring the emotional anthem-ness of singer-songwriters like Ed Sheeran and Vance Joy, are encourage to tune in and get a ticket to Dean Lewis while you can.”

With over 2 billion streams for his #1 hit single, “Be Alright”, expect a good turnout for this upcoming First Avenue show.

James TW to open.

Tour dates:

8/2/19 Montreal QC Osheaga Festival
8/4/19 Chicago IL Lollapalooza Festival
8/6/19 Minneapolis MN First Avenue
8/7/19 Kansas City MO Madrid Theatre
8/9/19 Englewood CO Gothic Theatre
8/10/19 San Francisco CA Outside Lands Festival
8/13/19 Portland OR Crystal Ballroom
8/14/19 Seattle WA The Showbox
8/15/19 Vancouver BC Vogue Theatre
9/26/19 Toronto ON The Phoenix
9/28/19 Boston MA House of Blues
9/20/19 Washington DC 9.30 Club
10/2/19 Philadelphia PA Theatre of Living Arts
10/7/19 New York NY Webster Hall
10/10/19 Charlotte NC The Underground
10/11/19 Atlanta GA Buckhead Theatre
10/12/19 New Orleans LA House of Blues
10/14/19 Houston TX White Oak Music Hall
10/15/19 Austin TX Emo’s
10/16/19 Dallas TX House of Blues
10/18/19 Phoenix TX The Van Buren
10/20/19 San Diego CA House of Blues
10/23/19 Los Angeles CA The Wiltern

Other shows in the area:

Summer Salt 2019 Tour O.A.R. 2019 Tour Jamestown Revival at Fine Line A Giant Dog at 7th Street Lowland Lakers at Hook & Ladder Nude Party at 7th Street Read More Jamestown Revival Jamestown Revival- comprised of Texas based duo Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance, are the next generation of Americana/Indie. They wrote their album UTAH in the mountains …

SUMMER SALT
+ Motel Radio, Dante Elephante
Amsterdam Bar and Hall
Thu 08/01/2019 (7pm/$16)
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Summer Salt is headlining the Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St Paul on August 1st.

Show up early to check out Dante Elephante and New Orlean’s Motel Radio (touring in support of their debut album Siesta Del Sol).

Tour dates:

07/27/2019 Pittsburgh, PA
07/28/2019 Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, OH
07/29/2019 Detroit, MI
07/30/2019 Bottom Lounge Chicago, IL
08/01/2019 Amsterdam Bar and Hall Saint Paul, MN
08/02/2019 Colectivo Coffee - Prospect Café Milwaukee, WI
08/03/2019 Blueberry Hill's Duck Room St. Louis, MO
08/06/2019 Bluebird Theater Denver, CO
08/07/2019 In The Venue Salt Lake City, UT
08/10/2019 Neumos Seattle, WA
08/11/2019 Aladdin Theater Portland, OR
08/13/2019 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA
08/15/2019 Los Angeles, CA
08/16/2019 House Of Blues - Voodoo Stage San Diego, CA
08/17/2019 Crescent Ballroom Phoenix, AZ
08/18/2019 Lowbrow Palace El Paso, TX

O.A.R.
+ American Authors
Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Fri 08/02/2019 (6pm/$39.50)
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Coming to Mystic Lake Casino is O.A.R., as part of their “The Mighty O.A.R. 2019 Tour”. The last time we saw these rockers, it was at the Basilica Block Party in 2015: “Rockville, MD quartet O.A.R. is very familiar with the Basilica stage and has also done several promotional appearances for Cities 97, so their inclusion to headline the Preferred One stage on Day One, seemed a natural fit. Singer Marc Roberge and band were so “in the zone” playing that they didn’t break until after the sixth song, with Roberge remarking “I always forget to say 'Hi 'because we love playing so much”.”

Tour Dates:

07/30/2019 Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn Indianapolis, IN
08/01/2019 Bayfront Blues Festival Duluth, MN
08/02/2019 Mystic Amphitheater Prior Lake, MN
08/06/2019 The Jones Assembly Oklahoma City, OK
08/08/2019 Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO
08/09/2019 Red Butte Garden Salt Lake City, UT
08/10/2019 Knitting Factory Concert House Boise, ID
08/13/2019 First Interstate Center Spokane, WA
08/14/2019 Moore Theatre Seattle, WA
08/17/2019 Mountain Winery Saratoga, CA
08/18/2019 Pacific Amphitheatre Costa Mesa, CA
08/19/2019 Humphrey's Concerts San Diego, CA
08/20/2019 House Of Blues Las Vegas, NV
08/23/2019 Toyota Music Factory Irving, TX
08/25/2019 House Of Blues Houston, TX
08/28/2019 Joy Theater New Orleans, LA
08/29/2019 Live On The Green
09/07/2019 Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD

JAMESTOWN REVIVAL
+ John Craigie
Fine Line Music Cafe
Sat 08/03/2019 (8pm/$20)
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Jamestown Revival is touring in support of their new album San Isabel, available now via Thirty Tigers. The group will stop by the Fine Line Music Café on Saturday, August 3rd.

Tour Dates

08/01—Tulsa, OK—The Vanguard
08/02—Omaha, NE—The Waiting Room Lounge
08/03—Minneapolis, MN—Fine Line Music Café
08/04—Milwaukee, WI—The Back Room
08/06—Indianapolis, IN—The Hi Fi
08/08—Cincinnati, OH—Top Cats
08/09—Chicago, IL—Lincoln Hall
08/10—Springfield, IL—Boondocks
08/11—St. Louis, MO—Delmar Hall
08/13—Des Moines, IA—Iowa State Fair
08/15—Dallas, TX—Kessler Theater
08/16—New Braunfels, TX—Gruene Hall
08/17—Austin, TX—Scoot Inn
08/30—Panama City Beach, FL—Frank Brown Park

A GIANT DOG
+ Bella’s Bartok
7th St Entry
Sun 08/04/2019 (7pm/$12)
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You know our favorite act at Rock the Garden this year was Heart Bones, featuring Har Mar Superstar and Sabrina Ellis. Well, Ellis is also in A Giant Dog … and they’re playing the 7th Street Entry on Sunday, August 4th.

If I was a betting man, I would put some money that Har Mar will show up at A Giant Dog’s show.

Bella’s Bartok to open.

THE LOWLAND LAKERS
+ Dave Arcari
Hook & Ladder
Sun 08/04/2019 (5:30pm/$10)
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Midwest folk trio The Lowland Lakers will be playing the Hook & Ladder in Minneapolis on August 4th. Show up early to check out Scottish alt-blues artists Dave Arcari.

Dave Arcari’s tour dates:

28 July – Pecatonica Taphouse, Warren, IL
1 Aug – Ed’s (No Name) Bar, Winona, MN
2 Aug – Lyric Room, Green Bay, WI
4 Aug – Hook & Ladder, Minneapolis, MN
5 Aug – Nordic Brewing Co, Monticello, MN
6 Aug – Stones Throw, Eau Claire, WI
8 Aug – Brown County Inn, Nashville, IN
9 Aug – O’Sullivan’s, Fort Wayne, IN
11 Aug – Short’s, Bellaire, MI
13 Aug – Sanctuary, Detroit, MI
14 Aug – Acoustic Tap Room, Traverse City, MI
15 Aug – Founders, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
16 Aug – Brewfontaine, Bellefontaine, OH
17 Aug – Dark Horse Brewing Co, Marshall, MI
18 Aug – Montrose Saloon, Chicago, IL

THE NUDE PARTY
7th St Entry
Mon 08/05/2019 (7:30pm/$13)
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The Nude Party is headlining the 7th Street Entry on Monday, August 5th. Their debut album came out on New West Records in 2018 to critical acclaim. Rolling Stone compared them to Velvet Underground.

Tour dates:

August 2 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza
August 4 – St. Charles, IA – Hinterland Festival
August 5 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
August 7 – Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge
August 9 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
August 10 – Boise, ID – Neurolux ~
August 12 – Vancouver, BC – Fox Cabaret
August 13 – Seattle, WA – Barboza
August 14 – Portland, OR – Holocene
August 16 – San Francisco, CA – Café du Nord
August 17 – Felton, CA – Don Quijote’s
August 19 – Petaluma, CA – Lagunitas Brewing
August 22 – Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room
August 23 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo
August 25 – Tijuana, MX – Moustache
August 26 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar
August 29 – Austin, TX – Antone’s
August 30 – Dallas, TX – Three Links
September 1 – Kansas City, MO – Knucklehead’s
September 3 – St. Louis, MO – Blueberry Hill
September 4 – Louisville, KY - Zanzabar

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