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We♥KC! February 21-28, 2023 Upcoming concerts/shows (Kansas City / Lawrence, KS)

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Mostly good reports coming out of Springsteen’s recent KC stop, despite having no sax player due to a positive Covid test, just before showtime. At least half their band has been affected, but the tour rolls on, like most traveling shows these days.

P!nk just announced for late October and Jelly Roll is also headlining T-Mobile Center in late August, and Guns n' Roses will play Kauffman Stadium on Sept 23, so the Fall is already starting to take shape.

This week has a good mix from different genres, with a few being very sold out and/or limited tix remaining, so lock in your seat while you can!

Let’s take look at the Kansas City/Lawrence KS metro musical happenings from February 21st-28th.

TUESDAY FEB 21

International Anime Music Festival, The Midland, $45

This inaugural tour brings virtual music superstars to 37 venues and is the first time the popular VTubers (virtually generated animated YouTubers) and Vocaloids (virtual singers with computer generated voices) will appear on stage together.

Stars Kizuna AI Original Singeroid "#kzn", vocal duo HIMEHINA, vocal trio MaRiNaSu, the North American debut of fan favorite GUMI, and pop twins LiLYPSE, the show will be a live DJ-led multimedia concert. Featuring brand new songs and never-before-seen content, the tour brings these characters to life on LED and digital projections. These characters are fan-favorites of international anime-music, generating over 62 million Google searches, and more than 1.2 billion combined views.

National Geographic Live Presents Wild Cats of India with Sandesh Kadur, Kauffman Center, $33.50-$68.50.

With landscapes spanning the Himalaya, arid plains and jungles, India is home to an unmatched diversity of wild cats. Photographer / filmmaker Sandesh Kadur is on a mission to highlight the country’s lesser-known felines in order to protect their future. Through his images and video, you’ll get a unique and up-close look, and the presentation includes an audience Q&A.

WEDNESDAY FEB 22

 THURSDAY FEB 23

Giovannie and the Hired Guns, Bottleneck-Lawrence, $23-$25

This rising rock band melds metal, country and Latin music with radio-friendly pop melodies. Formed back when front man Giovannie Yanez was working at a pawnshop, the Stephenville, TX-based band has had great word of mouth related to their live shows and toured last year with Classless Act, who we saw headline to end the year.

In 2019, the band even supported country star Jason Aldean to a crowd of 36,000 at Globe Life Park stadium. With their third full-length, Tejano Punk Boyz, they remain intent on bringing that passion to each and every live set. “Anytime we’re onstage the most important thing is connecting with the crowd in a way that makes them feel like they’re part of the show,” says Yanez.

SunSquabi, recordBar, $17

Incorporating aspects of many genres including electronic, jam band, and funk, among many others the trio is Chris Anderson (drums), Josh Fairman (bass, synth), and Kevin Donohue (guitar, keys, production). They just performed on the Jam Cruise last month and are now making their way around the country. Megan Hamilton also on the bill.

Gary Allan, Prairie Band Casino-Mayetta, SOLD OUT

The longtime Country artist will be performing his greatest hits including “Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain,” "Watching Airplanes," "Nothin' On But The Radio", and others, in a relatively intimate setting. We saw him years ago in Nashville, and his smooth voice and solid songs, are just as strong as ever.

FRIDAY FEB 24

DakhaBrakha, Polsky Theatre. SOLD OUT

This show is Very Sold Out! Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, this unique “ethno chaos” band creates a world of unexpected new music.

They began in 2004 by avant-garde theatre director Vladyslav Troitskyi, with a name that means “give/take” in the old Ukrainian language and their shows are always staged with a strong visual element. Accompanied by Indian, Arabic, African, Russian and Australian traditional instrumentation, the quartet’s astonishingly powerful and uncompromising vocal range creates a trans-national sound rooted in their native culture. Support Ukraine!

Fit for a King w Northlane, Alpha Wolf, Kingdom of Giants, Granada- Lawrence, $25-$28.

****POSTPONED TO FEB 27th*****

Supporting their latest metalcore opus, The Hell We Create (released in Oct via Solid State Records). This lineup is packed so prepare for early doors, a long night, and fervent headbanging.  Limited tix left - Act Quick!    

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Liberty Hall- Lawrence, $29-$69

Celebrating their 30^th Anniversary, the band named themselves after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins, and since then, they’ve managed to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music and bring a sense of joy and fun to audiences.

They began their 30th (officially in April 2023) celebration early by gathering eight other musicians they’ve played with throughout the years, for a total of 17, and delivering a big band sound in their hometown of Ventura, CA and now their show again hits the road-- no telling how many will be on stage, but it will be crowded!

Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, “The Future” feat. Lee Langston, Kauffman Center. $33.50-$68.50

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra embraces the future of music through performance and education. The Future is built wholly upon that tenet, providing the stage for this art to emerge, featuring current and future legends one and all. Along with the big band, vocalists Eboni Fondren and Lee Langston will put their modern spin on tunes from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, Natalie Cole, and Sam Cooke. In addition, some of Kansas City’s rising stars, students from Soundwave Academy and KCK Community College, will join onstage.

SATURDAY FEB 25

Blue October, The Truman, $39.50-$75.00

Out on their Spinning the Truth Around Tour, the longtime Houston rock band has an album out by the same name, as part of a planned ambitious triple-album, with the second part due out next month. Always putting on a great live set, we caught them last in Minneapolis in 2019.

Greensky Bluegrass, Uptown, $29-$50

The veteran Kalamazoo-based Americana outfit is out on the road to support their just-released Courage For The Road: Fall 2021 live record, along with cuts from their previous eight studio albums. The five-piece features Anders Beck [dobro], Michael Arlen Bont [banjo], Dave Bruzza [guitar], Mike Devol [upright bass], and Paul Hoffman [Mandolin].

Summer Breeze performing Let It Be, recordBar, $20.

KC’s own soft/yacht rock hits tribute band, whose playlist usually includes the likes of Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates, Linda Ronstadt, Kenny Loggins, and Steely Dan, turns its attention to the classic late-era Beatles classic, performed in its entirety, along with special surprise guests!

SUNDAY FEB 26

Kimbra w Tei Shi, recordBar, $22

The New Zealand native who saw her US breakthrough via Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know” has returned with new tour and full-length, A Reckoning, with “Foolish Thinking,” as its third single. We caught her live back in 2018 in Minneapolis and she’s even better in concert than you expect.

Opener Tei Shi is a Canadian Colombian singer with music inspired by indie pop, shoegaze and R&B sounds, she's supporting her new EP BAD PREMONITION featuring single, “¿QUIÉN TE MANDA?”. It follows her 2020 EP, Die 4 Ur Love, and features production from herself, Chairlift’s Patrick Wimberly, Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Jacob Portrait, and more. We last caught her headlining back in late 2017.

MONDAY FEB 27

ICM Presents Pianist Claudio Martinez Mehner, 1900 Building, $30 ($10 students)

As part of Park ICM’s 20th Anniversary, a rare U.S. performance by the classical master pianist of a virtuosic work! Friends since their days in school, Park ICM Founder / Artistic Director Stanislav Ioudenitch invited Mehner to come and play Isaac Albeniz’s Iberia, considered one of the most challenging works for piano written. This collection by Spanish composer Albeniz evokes the spirit of Spain and the region of Andalusia in particular, with rhythms and harmonies gleaned from Spanish folk music.  Bravo, Bravo!

TUESDAY FEB 28

Stephen Sanchez w Cece Coakley, recordBar, $15

The buzzing Nashville-based singer/songwriter has returned with his brand-new single, “Evangeline” (via Mercury Records/Republic Records) and he’s out on a 32-date tour.

He became popular on social media, amassing over two million views and a deal with Republic Records. With this opportunity, the young singer wrote another hit song, “Kayla,” in 2021, and a few months later added his EP, What Was, Not Now. Sanchez continued to accumulate hits with his first full album, Easy on My Eyes in 2022.

Joey Molland and Badfinger, Knuckleheads, $38.50-$55

Known for such classic hits as "Baby Blue," "No Matter What" and "Day After Day," Badfinger was one of the first bands to be signed by The Beatles when they decided to start their own record label. Paul McCartney wrote their breakthrough single "Come and Get It," while George Harrison produced both "Day After Day” and "Baby Blue", the latter of which went to #1 decades later, after being featured on the final episode of AMC's "Breaking Bad".

As the only surviving member of this legendary pop band, Joey Molland (a Brit but MN-based for decades) continues the legacy of their music, while also continuing to create new music.

Six (musical), Feb 28- Mar 5, Music Hall, $136+

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived! From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of heartbreak into a celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over (as they are saying!)

SIX has won 23 awards in the 2021-22 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.

Much anticipated to play locally, the entire run is just about sold out so secure any remaining tix now!

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We♥KC- August 1-7, 2022 Upcoming Shows (Kansas City / Lawrence KS)

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After some relief last week, looks like the summer heat is making a return, so keep hydrated!

Like anyone else that tried, we were amazed at Ticketmaster’s dynamic ticket prices for the Bruce Springsteen presale (cheapest floor tix we found were $825!) so are hoping prices come down before next Feb.

This week, Starlight Theater looks like the place to be, with several outstanding shows to add to their already-strong season. Many other good shows and The Breakaway Music Fest is taking place out in Bonner Springs while the Innovation Festival this coming weekend at Crown Center had to pivot after headliner Black Pumas had to cancel.

Here’s what’s happening in the Kansas City/Lawrence, KS metro August 1^st – 7^th

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

Monday Aug 1

Goo Goo Dolls, Starlight. $18.75-$249.50

Like so many tours, the four-time GRAMMY® nominated band (led by Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac) has had to delay for two years, but recent album, Miracle Pill (via Warner Records) has kept fans happy with new music. We last caught Johnny solo, strumming acoustically on the front of a docked boat back in 2016. Expect all their hits live as well as a Tom Petty cover, they’ve been ending shows with.

“I hope you’re happy” that veteran band Blue October opens the evening, with a double release due out soon- the first half in the fall and second album out next Spring. We last caught them live at First Avenue in 2019. In the meantime, “Spinning the Truth Around” is the newest single release.

Tuesday Aug 2

Anthrax, Black Label Society w Hatebreed, Arvest Bank at The Midland, $39.50-$79.50

A veteran and hard-hitting triple bill we hope you’ve “got the time” for- Anthrax is belatedly celebrating its 40^th anniversary a year late (thanks Covid) and is playing all their familiar songs, including their distinctive covers of “Antisocial” and “Bring the Noise”. We caught them live in 2018 as part of Slayer’s final tour.

Black Label Society is led by the mighty Zakk Wylde on guitar and vocals, in support of last year’s Doom Crew, inc. album. We caught his side project, Zakk Sabbath back in 2016 are were completely knocked out.

Hatebreed is out in support of 2020’s Weight of the False Self and is still bringing their heavy sound.

Pat Benatar, Neil Geraldo, Uptown, $29-$125

to see this classic husband/wife team on their De Novo Tour to hear their four decades of hits (with a few covers peppered in) … except for huge song “Hit me with your Best Shot” which the duo has retired as a statement against gun violence.

Kingdom Knights Tour feat Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, Tamela Mann, T-Mobile Center, $41.50-$101.50

GRAMMY Award-winning gospel group Maverick City Music and 16-time GRAMMY winner Kirk Franklin are bringing the injustices around mass incarceration while making a joyful noise on this tour, in support of joint album KINGDOM Book One (via Tribl Records/Fo Yo Soul Entertainment/RCA Inspiration.)

Wednesday Aug 3

G Love, recordBar, $20

The Philly trio continues to play their unique blend of alternative, hip-hop, and blues, in support of the just released Philadelphia Mississippi album, out last month. Live, they still play the old hits like “Cold Beverage”. Local folk/blues artist Clay Hughes to open.

Texas Gentlemen, Knuckleheads, $12

Pop on Floor It!!! is the second full-length effort from the Texas Gentlemen, who play a blend of brass-fueled Dixieland jazz to country funk to orchestrated pop-soul balladry, and more, with two featured co-singers.

Escher String Quartet, Polsky Theatre, $5 (student)- $10

Appearing as part of the Heartland Chamber Music Festival, the NYC quartet has performed at the BBC Proms at Cadogan Hall and is a regular guest at Wigmore Hall. Escher is one of five quartets chosen to collaborate in a complete presentation of Beethoven’s string quartets and last season, the quartet toured China.

Thursday Aug 4

Priscilla Block, Power and Light District, Free

Up and coming country star with single, “My Bar” out now, and full-length, Welcome to the Block Party, which sounds like a perfect soundtrack for this outdoor downtown show.

Dana Gould Comedy Club of KC CANCELED (Joe Machi is now appearing Aug 4-6)

Friday Aug 5

OneRepublic with Needtobreathe, Starlight. $39.50-$149.50

Ryan Tedder and GRAMMY® nominated OneRepublic is out on their Never Ending Summer Tour and their 40-city stop includes this local show. Most recent album was 2021’s Human but the band is currently riding high with single, “I Ain’t Worried” from the Top Gun soundtrack.

NeedtoBreathe is a passionate South Carolina band we covered for several years, seeing them last in 2017 as part of the Basilica Block Party in Minneapolis. Latest album is their eighth studio release, last year’s Into the Mystery.

Arrive early for rising 19-year-old singer-songwriter Brynn Cartelli, whose latest single, “Girl Code” is out this Friday.

Flatland Cavalry, The Truman. $24-$44

Country/folk/Americana band from Lubbock, TX out in support of last year’s Welcome to Countryland.

Breakaway Music Fest feat The Chainsmokers, Illenium, Alison Wonderland, Cordae, Aug 5-6, Azura Amph, $99-$909

Get out those glow sticks and rave accessorizes for this two-day electronic extravaganza headlined by hit makers The Chainsmokers, who we briefly caught in 2019 as part of NCAA March Madness in Minneapolis.

Beats and bass were throbbing then as we remember and outdoors at Azura, the fest also features Denver’s Illenium (aka producer/DJ Nick Miller), Alison Wonderland and many more on this first stop of only five this season, promising a mix of music, art, and creativity.

The Dead South w/Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band & Tejon Street Corner Thieves, GrindersKC. $30-$75

Regina, Canada folk/bluegrass collective out in support of their double EPs of covers, Easy Listening for Jerks, Pts 1 & 2, which feature songs by The Doors, Misfits, and Cold War Kids among others.

 Saturday Aug 6

The Greeting Committee, Regrettes, more -Innovation Festival, Crown Center, Free

So, the bad news is that Black Pumas had canceled several weeks of recent shows, including Kansas City, but the good news is that organizers and their sponsors and marketers regrouped to make the festival now free!

Organized by BioKansas, this first Innovation Festival is a three-day regional convergence of music and innovation, featuring two scientific conferences, and a music and innovation day (with beer!).

Among the many activities and artists, we’re excited to still see LA garage punk group Regrettes still on the bill, in support of third album, Further Joy, which came out in April. Live, they’ve been working in a Lily Allen cover of late.

Ted Nugent, Ameristar. $60-$240

The Motor City Madman! Nugent's no-holds-barred career spans five decades including new album Detroit Muscle and classic hits including "Stranglehold," "Cat Scratch Fever," "Wango Tango," and "Free-For-All.” No word on whether or not the bow and arrow will make an appearance during the show.

Remember Jones,recordBar, $12

Described as a a one-of-a-kind soul/pop singer, storyteller and bandleader with a throwback vibe and authentic energy, with new album Haha, Bitch! out now. Züs to open.

Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples, Starlight. $30.50-$100.50

The veteran blues singer/songwriter/guitarist returns with a new album and tour called Just Like That…, that will no doubt, be “something to talk about.” Raitt is appearing with very special guest Mavis Staples, who also shows a fall solo date in Lawrence later in the year.

In conjunction with The Guacamole Fund and Raitt's Green Highway campaign, one dollar from every ticket purchased will be donated to grassroots local, regional, and national organizations whose work focuses on safe and sustainable energy, social justice, human rights, environmental protection, and blues/music education.

David Nail, David Lee Murphy and Josh Abbott Band, Kansas City Live! $20

Missouri-born country singer David Nail returns close to home, in support of last year’s Bootheel 2021 EP

Sunday Aug 7

David Gray, Starlight. $45-$125

This delayed tour finds the singer-songwriter celebrating the 20th anniversary of his seminal and breakout album White Ladder, playing it live in its entirety. Originally self-released in 1998, it very gradually found its audience once it was re-released in 2000 on ATO Records. It reached No.1 on the UK album charts in 2001 and tracks like "Babylon," "Please Forgive Me" and "Sail Away" cemented themselves firmly on radio playlists.

Band of Heathens w Dalton Domino, Knuckleheads,

The acclaimed Austin, TX Americana band has a brand-new album, Remote Transmissions Vol 1, just out. Live, they’ve recently worked in Gillian Welch, Levon Helm, and even a Rolling Stones cover.

Memphis-born Red Dirt country artist Dalton Domino listed to open and has a new single out- “Rock and Roll Should Kill You”, just one of his Songs from the Exile.

Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow,Granada. $21

The world's largest touring Rock N Roll Circus Sideshow Thrillshow is named after a successful Broadway musical and movie of the late ‘30s/early ‘40s and features death defying stunts having performed over 3000 shows and in 16 countries.

Reina del Cid w Kat King, recordBar, $18

aka Rachel Cordova used to be Minneapolis-based (we caught them live on the local stage at 2018’s Basilica Block Party) but pulled up stakes for Los Angeles and the folk-rock band has new single, “1970” out from their Candy Apple Red release.

Local opener Kat King got lots of airplay from local station The Bridge with last year’s single “Don’t Wanna Lose” off album, Say What You Mean.

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We♥KC - March 16-31, 2020 Upcoming Shows (Kansas City / Lawrence, KS)

Allen Stone at Truman Aaron Lewis (Staind) at VooDoo Lounge Devin Townsend at Granada Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real at Uptown Theater Unlikely Candidates at Riot Room Blue October at The Truman Dan Deacon at Granada Theater Steve Aoki at The Midland Grouplove at Liberty Hall Read More Dan Deacon I've already spotlighted Dan Deacon and his America album, so I'll just quickly mention that he's got an app on iTunes and Android. Apparently, during the show .... Grouplove Grouplove is based out of Los Angeles, and their debut self-titled EP was released on January 25th via Canvasback Music. They were handpicked …

(MAR 16 UPDATE - Kansas City has put a stop to any public gatherings of 50 people or more, effectively postponing all shows.  Lawrence, KS shows remain on a case-by-case basis).

In the Kansas City / Lawrence, KS area, much like everywhere else, COVID-19/coronavirus is more in the headlines after being declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and high-profile acts and events like Coachella, SXSW, Pearl Jam, Madonna canceling or postponing their shows. All major sports are on hold as well and places like Disneyland are now closing, as precaution as well.

Please check venue and performer social media channels and websites for the latest word on cancellations or postponements, for the latest tour info.

As long as you’re safe, careful, and adamant about thorough hand-washing, it’s still possible to see live music and support these artists that still need to make their living. 

Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas declared a state of emergency on Thursday, March 12 in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). 

All events with a crowd of 1,000 or more people have been canceled or postponed for the next 21 days (through April 2).

Here’s what’s happening in the area (as of this moment) for the last half of March (a few recommended shows are highlighted in bold below):

Mon 03/16/2020

R.LUM.R at The Riot Room (Tour Postponed)

Control Top at Replay Lounge - Canceled

Fran at Colonial Club - Canceled

Tue 03/17/2020

Bad Omens at The Riot Room   Postponed

Heart To Gold at The Rino - Canceled

Loud Luxury at Kansas City Live! Block - Postponed to 6/5

Gaelynn Lea at recordBar Canceled

Wed 03/18/2020

Allen Stone w/Samm Henshaw at The Truman (POSTPONED) He may look like a busking hippie but Stone has become a seasoned and confident live performer, this time out on his Building Balance Tour, in support of his third full-length. Mixing soul-pop to folk, and R&B/funk, Stone can channel Daryl Hall for one track and Stevie Wonder the next, and is always entertaining live.

Thu 03/19/2020

Slander at The Midland (Postponed)

Lil Mosey at The Granada - Postponed

Edgar Winter at Prairie Band Casino & Resort (Cancelled)

Aaron Lewis (Staind) at VooDoo Lounge/Harrah’s (8p, $44-$84) It’s Been a While since we’ve seen Lewis (see what we did there) but he has very successfully maintained two different careers, fronting the sludge metal of Staind, and exploring his country roots on this State I’m In Tour stop. Lewis may drop in versions of classic Staind songs (along with a Johnny Cash cover) and his many originals, and keeps each of his two stage personas, fairly separate entities.  Postponed

Albert Cummings at Knuckleheads, (+1pm signing at Vinyl Renaissance) POSTPONED

Om at The Bottleneck - Postponed

Fri 03/20/2020

Devin Townsend w The Contortionist +Haken at Granada Theater, Lawrence (Postponed)– the Canadian guitarist/singer-songwriter returns on his Empath Tour, in support of his newest album, which evolves his blend of heavy music and power metal further. A solid bill adds Indianapolis prog-rock band The Contortionist (supporting 2019’s Our Bones EP, which includes a Smashing Pumpkins cover) and London prog-metal band Haken, which makes it a full evening worth showing up early for.

PlanetCon Convention at Bartle Hall (Postponed)

Jim Jefferies at The Midland Postponed

MercyMe at Silverstein Arena, Independence  Postponed

We Banjo 3 at The Truman  Postponed

Third Eye Blind at Uptown Theater (Postponed to June 3)

Carrot Top at Ameristar - Postponed

 

Sat 03/21/2020

PlanetCon Convention at Bartle Hall (Postponed)

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Uptown Theater   Postponed

Oak Ridge Boys at Ameristar KC- Postponed to 8/1

City Morgue at Granada Theater  check w/venue

C.W. Stoneking at Bottleneck, Lawrence - Postponed

Welcome to Night Vale at Liberty Hall, Lawrence Postponed

 

Sun 03/22/2020

PlanetCon Convention at Bartle Hall (Postponed)

SOB X RBE at recordBar   Postponed

The Acacia Strain + Chamber at Bottleneck, Lawrence  check w/ venue

Tenci at The Rino - Canceled

 

Mon 03/23/2020

Deafheaven at Granada Theater Postponed

Houston Person at Lied Center, Lawrence CANCELED

Verite at recordBar Postponed

 

Tue 03/24/2020

"Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" at Kauffman Center Postponed

Houston Person at Lied Center, Lawrence CANCELED

 

Wed 03/25/2020

Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real at Uptown Theater (POSTPONED) Known as much for backing Neil Young as their own career, this versatile band led by one of Willie Nelson’s sons also was very involved with the music in the recent Star Is Born remake, and has a new record, Naked Garden (on Fantasy Records) due out March 27.

 

Thu 03/26/2020

Del McCoury Band at Knuckleheads Garage   Postponed

Big Gigantic at the Midland (Postponed)

ABBA tribute at Kaufman Center Postponed

Marcus Lewis at Ca Va  Postponed

Cycles at Bottleneck, Lawrence   check w/venue

Borknagar w Rotting Christ, Wolfheart at The Riot Room   Postponed

Fri 03/27/2020

ABBA tribute at Kaufman Center  Postponed

Railroad Earth at Knuckleheads Postponed

G Herbo at Granada Theater, Lawrence Postponed

Matt Wilson at recordBar   Postponed

Candlebox at Ameristar - Postponed

 

Sat 03/28/2020

Unlikely Candidates at Riot Room (7p doors, $17-20) Indie rockers from Ft Worth, TX have returned with latest single, ‘Novacaine’ dethroning Billie Eilish to top the Alternative Radio Chart, with its YouTube video at some 20 million views. with Zero 9:36 and The Federal Empire.   Postponed

Blue October at The Truman (POSTPONED) The San Marcos, TX band is back pleasing their many diehard fans on their Get Back Up Tour, in support of new full-length, Sway (on Up/Down Records) and a positive, healthy and happy outlook that realizes the small everyday miracles.

Cole Swindell at Uptown Theater   Postponed

Mon 03/30/2020

Dan Deacon at Granada Theater (POSTPONED) The Baltimore experimental indie-pop musician returns with his first full-length in five years, Mystic Familiar (on Domino Recordings) which explores inner subconscious on perhaps his most emotionally open release to date. We haven’t seen the man live since in 2014 with Arcade Fire, so it might be time again. Ed Schrader's Music Beat supporting.

David Cook at Kauffman Center (UCM President’s Gala)- free, but tkt required) Postponed

Tue 03/31/2020

Steve Aoki + Timmy Trumpet, Deorro, Global Dan, Max Styler at The Midland (Postponed)– fittingly, the last day of the month brings us dessert and the much-sought after chance to get caked by legendary DJ Aoki, in what is always an insane party atmosphere. This is the Neon Future IV: The Color of Noise Tour and $1 per ticket goes to the Aoki Foundation, which supports brain research and preservation, so a good cause as well. Aoki released a memoir last year, BLUE: Color of Noise, and the new tracks feature mega-collaborations with Sting, Maluma, Monsta X, and the Backstreet Boys and several other associated guests that will also join him on this tour.

Grouplove w Le Shiv at Liberty Hall, Lawrence (POSTPONED) The LA indie-pop band comes charging back with the driving ‘Deleter’, first single from their upcoming fourth full-length, Healer (on Canvas Back/Warner Bros), recorded with producer Dave Sitek from TV on the Radio, due out this week. Co-vocalist Hannah Hooper actually underwent brain surgery last year, but has recovered and watch them make some sense of the chaos of modern times. Formerly known as The Ruminaters, Sydney’s Le Shiv to open.

Lauren Ruth Ward at The Riot Room  Postponed

Cherry Pools at Bottleneck, Lawrence  Postponed

Kayzo at Granada Theater, Lawrence - CANCELED

 

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Blue October at First Avenue, Minneapolis (24 Oct 2019)

Blue October at First Ave Blue October Setlist Coal Makes Diamonds Say It Bleed Out King Into the Ocean Home The Worry List A Quiet Mind Ugly Side I Want It Daylight James Colors Collide Hate Me -- Encore -- I Will Follow You Your Love Is Like a Car Crash Fear I Hope You're Happy Read More Blue October Of course, Blue October is tour in October. It’s a given. They’ll be playing First Avenue on October 24th. …

Fan-favorite Blue October headlined First Avenue on October 24th.

New Dialogue opened the show with a brief 30-min set, touring in support of their new EP Teach Me How To Feel (Red Music).

Stay tune for a recap



BLUE OCTOBER
+ New Dialogue
First Avenue
Thu 10/24/2019 (7pm/$29.50)
first-avenue.com

Of course, Blue October is tour in October. It’s a given. They’ll be playing First Avenue on October 24th.

Opening will be special guests, New Dialogue, the female-fronted alternative band touring in support of their new EP Teach Me How To Feel (Red Music).

Tour Dates:

10/18/2019 Aztec Theatre San Antonio, TX
10/19/2019 Toyota Music Factory Irving, TX
10/20/2019 George's Majestic Lounge Fayetteville, AR
10/24/2019 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
10/25/2019 Rhythm City Casino Resort Davenport, IA
10/26/2019 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI
10/29/2019 Aura Portland, ME
11/01/2019 Bogart's Cincinnati, OH
11/05/2019 Anthology Rochester, NY
11/06/2019 Town Ballroom Buffalo, NY
11/08/2019 House Of Blues Chicago, IL
11/09/2019 House Of Blues Chicago, IL
11/13/2019 The NorVa Norfolk, VA
11/14/2019 Baltimore Soundstage Baltimore, MD
11/16/2019 Agora Theatre Cleveland, OH
11/17/2019 The Mill & Mine Knoxville, TN
11/29/2019 BOK Center Tulsa, OK

New Dialogue

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Blue October

Blue October

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Blue October at First Avenue, Minneapolis (24 Oct 2019)

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Rocktober: October 21 to October 25, 2019

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from October 21 to October 25, 2019.

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

Matt & Kim at Skyway Theatre Read More Matt & Kim This is one of the best band to see live is Matt and Kim. The duo is returning to Minneapolis at the Mill City Nights next, next Friday …

MATT AND KIM
+ Beach Goons
Skyway Theatre
Thu 10/24/2019 (7pm/$40)
skywaytheatre.com

The always fun Matt and Kim is on their 10 year anniversary celebration tour… they’ll be stopping by the Skyway Theatre in Minneapolis on October 24th.

If you are a diehard fan, the duo is offering a VIP package that will let you attend their live recording of “Matt and Kim Live Podcast” and Meet & Greet with exclusive merchandises, but you’ll have to arrive early. They do have a warning: “Please note language is definitely not suitable for all ages because of Kim.” We’ve seen them numerous times and, yeah, Kim is a bit of a pottymouth.

If you’ve never seen them before, they are known for their energetic fun shows, with balloons and Kim often balancing on fans or stagediving. Unfortunately, that sort stunt got Kim in the hospital with a broken knee, after her fall at the Maha Music Festival in Omaha in August. Hopefully they’ll be just as active with this upcoming tour - but obviously we can understand it if they tone it down a bit.

Beach Goons to open.

Tour dates:

10/17 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater
10/18 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
10/19 – Columbus, OH @ Express Live!
10/21 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
10/22 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
10/24 – Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre
10/25 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall
10/26 – Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room
10/27 – Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre
10/29 – Denver, CO @ Odgen Theatre
10/31 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
11/1 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
11/2 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
11/4 – SF, CA @ Warfield Theatre
11/5 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory
11/7 – LA, CA @ The Novo
11/8 – Pomona, CA @ Fox Theater
11/9 – Tempe, AX @ Marquee Theatre
11/11 – Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory
11/12 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
11/13 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
11/15 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
11/16 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
11/17 – Columbia, SC @ The Senate
11/19 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
11/20 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
11/22 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
11/23 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live!
11/24 – NYC @ Terminal 5
11/25 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel

Other shows in the area:

Big Thief at First Ave Aldous Harding 2019 Tour Rickie Lee Jones at the Cedar Blue October at First Ave mxmtoon at Amsterdam Read More Big Thief Brooklyn’s Big Thief to open. The band was previously in Minneapolis with Here We Go Magic last November 2015. Big Thief’s Masterpiece will be out May 27th, 2016, on Saddle Creek. ... Blue October Blue October's sixth studio album, Any Man in America, is coming out August 16th via Up/Down Records via MRI. You can preview a bit of the album through their new single, "The Chills" …

BIG THIEF
+ Palehound
First Avenue
Mon 10/21/2019 (7pm/$21)
first-avenue.com

Adrianne Lenker and her full band Big Thief will be headlining First Avenue’s mainroom on Monday, October 21st.

Show up early to check out Boston-based Palehound (aka Ellen Kempner).

Tour dates:

Oct. 12 - South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
Oct. 13 - Boston, MA @ Wilbur Theatre
Oct. 15 - Montreal, QC @ La Tulipe
Oct. 16 - Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
Oct. 17 - Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
Oct. 18 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
Oct. 19 - Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
Oct. 21 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
Oct. 24 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
Oct. 25 - Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
Oct. 26 - Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre
Oct. 28 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
Oct. 29 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
Oct. 30 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
Nov. 1 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
Nov. 2 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sister
Nov. 4 - Austin, TX @ Stubb's Waller Creek
Nov. 5 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
Nov. 7 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
Nov. 8 - Saxapahaw, NC @ Haw River Ballroom
Nov. 9 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
Nov. 10 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Nov. 11 - Columbus, OH @ The Athenaeum Theatre

ALDOUS HARDING
+ Hand Habits
Turf Club
Tue 10/22/2019 (7pm/$18)
turfclub.net

The first time we saw Aldous Harding at First Avenue in Oct 2016, we were really impressed with her set.

Harding is returning to the area, at the Turf Club on October 22. Joining her will be Hand Habits (listed as “Solo” as simply Meg Duffy).

Tour dates:

10/12 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
10/14 - Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theatre
10/15 - Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
10/16 - Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
10/17 - Boise, ID @ The Olympic
10/19 - Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
10/20 - Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
10/22 - St. Paul, MI @ Turf Club
10/24 - Los Angeles, CA @ Masonic Lodge
10/26 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Lodge Room

RICKIE LEE JONES
Cedar Cultural Center
Wed 10/23/2019 (7pm/$45)
thecedar.org

One of the greatest women in Rock & Roll, Rickie Lee Jones, will be headlining the Cedar Cultural Center on October 23rd.

Tour dates:

10/15/2019 Victoria Theater Newark, NJ
10/18/2019 The Magic Bag Ferndale, MI
10/19/2019 The Ludlow Garage Cincinnati, OH
10/22/2019 Rialto Square Theatre Joliet, IL
10/23/2019 The Cedar Cultural Center Minneapolis, MN
10/27/2019 Indigo At The O2 London
10/28/2019 Royal Northern College Manchester
10/30/2019 St. George's Bristol Bristol

BLUE OCTOBER
+ New Dialogue
First Avenue
Thu 10/24/2019 (7pm/$29.50)
first-avenue.com

Of course, Blue October is tour in October. It’s a given. They’ll be playing First Avenue on October 24th.

Opening will be special guests, New Dialogue, the female-fronted alternative band touring in support of their new EP Teach Me How To Feel (Red Music).

Tour Dates:

10/18/2019 Aztec Theatre San Antonio, TX
10/19/2019 Toyota Music Factory Irving, TX
10/20/2019 George's Majestic Lounge Fayetteville, AR
10/24/2019 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
10/25/2019 Rhythm City Casino Resort Davenport, IA
10/26/2019 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI
10/29/2019 Aura Portland, ME
11/01/2019 Bogart's Cincinnati, OH
11/05/2019 Anthology Rochester, NY
11/06/2019 Town Ballroom Buffalo, NY
11/08/2019 House Of Blues Chicago, IL
11/09/2019 House Of Blues Chicago, IL
11/13/2019 The NorVa Norfolk, VA
11/14/2019 Baltimore Soundstage Baltimore, MD
11/16/2019 Agora Theatre Cleveland, OH
11/17/2019 The Mill & Mine Knoxville, TN
11/29/2019 BOK Center Tulsa, OK

MXMTOON
+ Chloe Moriondo
Amsterdam Bar and Hall
Fri 10/25/2019 (6:30pm/$16)
amsterdambarandhall.com

mxmtoon will be stopping by the Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St Paul on Friday, October 25th. mxmtoon has been writing music and uploading it on the web since she was 16 years old.

Chloe Moriondo to open.

Tour Dates:

10/12 - Washington, DC - All Things Go Festival
10/22 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
10/23 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge
10/25 - St. Paul, MN - Amsterdam Hall
10/26 - Chicago, Il - Lincoln Hall
10/27 - Detroit, MI - Shelter
10/31 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
11/6 - Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
11/8 - Boston, MA - The Sinclair
11/9 - Philadelphia, PA - The Foundry
11/11 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Purgatory)
11/14 - New York, NY - Rockwood Music Hall
11/15 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
12/1 - Southampton, UK @ Engine Room
12/2 - Birmingham, UK @ Academy 2
12/3 - Norwich, UK @ Epic
12/5 - Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club
12/6 - Glasgow, UK @ The Garage
12/7 - Manchester, UK @ Manchester Academy 2
12/8 - Dublin, Ireland @ Dublin Academy Green Room
12/10 - Bristol, UK @ The Fleece
12/11 - London, UK @ Camden Assembly
12/12 - London, UK @ Electric Ballroom

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Rocktober: October 5 to October 6, 2018

Belly 2018 Tour Read More Belly Nineties band Belly (not to be confused with Canadian Hip Hop artist Belly) has reunited and will be headlining First Avenue’s mainroom this Sunday, September 18th. …

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from October 5 to October 6, 2018.

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

BELLY
Fine Line Music Cafe
Fri 10/05/2018 (8pm/$20)
finelinemusic.com

We caught 90’s alternative band Belly on their 2016 reunion tour in Sep 2016 and said, “But, with the promise of new music forthcoming, look for Belly to return again soon, to showcase both any new songs as well as old favorites… so we can again party like it’s 1992.”

As mentioned, the band is back with a new album, Dove, their first in 23 years. Expect this upcoming tour to feature some new songs, mixed in with old, fan-favorites.

There are no opening band listed, but perhaps, as with their last appearance, they will be playing a double set.

Tour Dates:

9/28: Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
9/29: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
10/4: Madison, WI - Majestic Theater
10/5: Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line Music Cafe
10/6: Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre

Other shows in the area:

St Lucia 2018 Tour Murder by Death at Cedar Blue October 2018 Tour Soccer Mommy 2018 Tour Death Cab For Cutie at Palace NF 2018 Tour The Score 2018 Tour Jade Bird 2018 Tour Joan Baez: Fare Thee Well Tour Read More Blue October Blue October's sixth studio album, Any Man in America, is coming out August 16th via Up/Down Records via MRI. You can preview a bit of the album through their new single, "The Chills" … Soccer Mommy Nashville’s Soccer Mommy (aka Sophie Allison) opened up the show. She’s joined on stage by “a new band” with Nick Brown on drums, Gabe Wax on Bass, and Julian Powell on guitars. .… Jade Bird The night began with a short opening solo performance from London alt-country singer-songwriter Jade Bird in support of her first EP, Something American … Death Cab for Cutie Anyroad, before we get to Death Cab for Cutie, I have to explain that I've seen the band before in 2001 at the 7th Street Entry for $5. People who live in Minnesota know that the 7th Street is a tiny venue. … The Score Los Angeles rock band The Score (Eddie Anthony and Edan Dover) is on their “The Only One” tour with Castlecomer. Tour Dates: … Charly Bliss New York’s Charly Bliss will be headlining the 7th Street Entry in support of their album, Guppy (Barsuk Records). We caught the band with Veruca Salt in 2015 and wrote, “New York's Charly Bliss ....

ST. LUCIA
+ Now Now
Minneapolis Music Hall
Fri 10/05/2018 (8pm/$27.50)
musichallmpls.com

With only one show listed for Minneapolis Music Hall, we fear that the venue may be closed permanently after this St. Lucia show on Friday, October 5th. Minneapolis Music Hall is the venue risen from the ashes of Mill City Nights (formerly The Brick).

St. Lucia’s third album Hyperion today will be out Sept 21.

Opening will be local favorites Now Now (formerly Now, Now Every Children). We’ve seen the band (now a duo) numerous times, with the recent one being at Basilica 2018, noting, “Now, Now has become more of a national name of late, but had its start fifteen years ago in Blaine, MN as classmates Cacie Dalager and Bradley Hale met over similar musical tastes in high school. They released their third studio album, Saved (Trans Records) in May, and opened with ‘SGL’ as well as played newest singles ‘MJ’ and ‘AZ’ (a penchant for initials?), along with older favorites.”

Tour dates:

21/09/2018 The Rooftop, New York, NY
22/09/2018 The Rooftop, New York, NY
02/10/2018 Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH
03/10/2018 Concord Music Hall, Chicago, IL
04/10/2018 Barrymore Theatre, Madison, WI
05/10/2018 Music Hall Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN
08/10/2018 Vogue Theatre-bc, Vancouver, BC
09/10/2018 Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
10/10/2018 Showbox, Seattle, WA
13/10/2018 Ace of Spades, Sacramento, CA
14/10/2018 August Hall, San Francisco, CA
15/10/2018 August Hall, San Francisco, CA

MURDER BY DEATH
+ Mutts
Cedar Cultural Center
Fri 10/05/2018 (8pm/$20)
thecedar.org

Named after the 1976 film, Murder by Death will be playing the Cedar Cultural Center on October 5th. The Indiana band’s latest The Other Shore (Bloodshot Records) is their first album in four years.

Tour dates:

9/18 Salt Lake City Utah Metro Music Hall
9/20 Denver Colorado Ogden Theatre
9/21 Fort Collins Colorado Washington's
9/22 Lawrence Kansas Granada Theater
10/3 St. Louis Missouri Old Rock House
10/4 Madison Wisconsin High Noon Saloon
10/5 Minneapolis Minnesota Cedar
10/6 Chicago Illinois The Metro
10/9 Atlanta Georgia Terminal West
10/10 Asheville North Carolina The Grey Eagle
10/11 Durham North Carolina Motorco

BLUE OCTOBER
+ Kitten
First Avenue
Fri 10/05/2018 (7pm/$29.50)
first-avenue.com

Blue October is on their I Hope You’re Happy tour with Kitten.

Tour Dates:

09/29 Intersection Grand Rapids, MI
09/30 Majestic Theatre Madison, WI
10/04 Sokol Auditorium Omaha, NE
10/05 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
10/06 Brenton Skating Plaza Des Moines, IA
10/07 Monarch Music Hall Peoria, IL
10/10 Manchester Music Hall Lexington, KY
10/11 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI
10/12 The Pageant St Louis, MO
10/13 The Rave / Eagles Club Milwaukee, WI
10/14 Egyptian Room Indianapolis, IN

SOCCER MOMMY
+ Sasami
7th Street Entry
Fri 10/05/2018 (8pm/$13/Sold Out)
first-avenue.com

Nashville’s Soccer Mommy (Sophie Allison) has sold out her appearance at the 7th Street Entry. We’ve seen her with Liz Phair and Luna, so she’s in very good company.

Opening will be Sasami (Sasami Ashworth), from Los Angeles.

Tour dates:

9/19/18 - 9/22/18 Hamburg, DE @ Reeperbahn Festival
9/21/18 - Amsterdam, NL @ Indiestadt
10/3/18 - Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar
10/4/18 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
10/5/18 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry
10/7/18 - Omaha, NE @ Reverb
10/9/18 - Denver, CO @ Globe Hall
10/10/18 - Ft. Collins, CO @ Downtown Artery
10/11/18 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
10/12/18 - Reno, NV @ Holland Project
10/13/18-10/14/18 - Oakland, CA @ Treasure Island
10/16/18 - Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom
10/17/18 - Tucson, AZ @ Hotel Congress
10/18/18 - Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE
+ Charly Bliss
Palace Theatre
Fri 10/05/2018 (7pm/$47.50/Sold out)
Sat 10/06/2018 (7pm/$47.50)
palacestpaul.com

I’ve seen Death Cab For Cutie in Mar 2001 and nearly got my car towed. Thankfully, I got to my car before the tow truck arrived.

I’ve said this before, but I can’t believe how popular they’ve gotten, when I saw them again in April 2009.

The group recently sold out Friday night, so they’ve added another date to their two-night residency at the Palace Theatre.

Show up early to check out B> Charly Bliss. We’ve seen the NYC band a few times, they have a very 90s sound to their music.

Tour dates:

09/24 - Eugene, OR @ Hult Center
09/25 - Portland, OR @ Keller Auditorium
09/28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Forever
09/29 - Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren
10/01 - Dallas, TX @ Bomb Factory
10/02 - Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank
10/03 - Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
10/05 - St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre
10/06 - St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre
10/07 - Chicago, IL @ Auditorium Theatre
10/09 - Upper Darby, PA @ Tower Theatre
10/10 - Upper Darby, PA @ Tower Theatre
10/12 - Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre
10/13 - Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre
10/14 - Boston, MA @ Boch Wang Theatre

NF
Armory
Sat 10/06/2018 (6pm/$32)
armorymn.com

Michigan rapper NF is touring in support of his third full-length album, Perception.

Tour dates:

10/02 Columbus, OH Express Live!
10/03 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE
10/06 Minneapolis, MN Armory
10/07 Chicago, IL Aragon Ballroom
10/12 Montreal, QC MTELUS
10/13 Boston, MA Agganis Arena
10/14 Washington, DC Anthem

THE SCORE
+ The Orphan The Poet, Birthday
7th Street Entry
Sat 10/06/2018 (8pm/$12)
first-avenue.com

We caught The Score in April 2018 and said, “Actually a duo (Eddie Anthony and Edan Dover, but filled out with a live guitarist and drummer), the band plays a blend of percussion-propelled, radio-ready anthemic songs, similar in scope to Imagine Dragons (their ‘Revolution’ sounds like a sequel to ID’s ‘Radioactive’), with 2016’s ‘Unstoppable’ making the biggest impact so far, featured in the Power Rangers movie, on Fox and The World Series of Poker, and a recent Jeep commercial. ”

The Score will headline the 7th Street Entry on Saturday, October 6. Show up early to check out alt rock band, The Orphan The Poet and Birthday.

Tour dates:

09/20 – Nashville, TN – The Basement
09/22 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
09/23 – Washington, DC – DC9
09/24 – Philadelphia, PA – Voltage Lounge
09/26 – Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade
09/28 – Cambridge, MA – Sonia’s
09/30 – Toronto, Canada – Drake Hotel
10/2 – Cleveland, OH – Cambridge Room
10/4 – Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar
10/5 – Chicago, IL – Schubas
10/6 Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
10/9 Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge
10/10 Salt Lake City, UT - Complex
10/12 Seattle, WA - Barboza

JADE BIRD
+ Field Report
Fine Line Music Cafe
Sat 10/06/2018 (8pm/$15)
finelinemusic.com

Breakout singer, songwriter and performer Jade Bird is playing at the Fine Line Music Café on Saturday, October 6th. We caught Jade Bird in Nov 2017 and wrote, “The night began with a short opening solo performance from London alt-country singer-songwriter Jade Bird in support of her first EP, Something American (Glassnote Records), released in July. Bird has a delightful and somewhat cheeky demeanor, with a vocal twang similar in parts to Jake Bugg (enough so that they should collaborate and call themselves A Bird and a Bugg) and started with the strumming ‘Run and Hide’ and bluesy ‘I’ll Be There’.”

Tour dates:

09/19—Austin, TX—Antone’s Nightclub
09/20—Houston, TX—White Oak Music Hall
09/22-23—Franklin, TN—Pilgrimage Music
09/22-23—Indianapolis, IN—Holler on the Hill 2018
09/25—Charlotte, NC—The Fillmore Charlotte
09/26—New York, NY—Bowery Ballroom
09/27—Boston, MA—Brighton Music Hall
09/28—Washington, DC—Rock & Roll Hotel
09/29—Philadelphia, PA—The Foundry at The Fillmore
10/2—Toronto, ON—The Horseshoe Tavern
10/3—Ferndale, MI—The Magic Bag
10/5—Davenport, IA—Triple Crown Whiskey Bar
10/6—Minneapolis, MN—Fine Line Music Café
10/7—Chicago, IL—Lincoln Hall

JOAN BAEZ
State Theatre
Sat 10/06/2018 (7pm/$65)
hennepintheatretrust.org

Due to popular demand, folk singer/songwriter and activist Joan Baez has extended her final tour to 2019. Her first album in ten years, Whistle Down The Wind (Bobolink/Razor & Tie Records) is out now.

Tour dates:

09/21 & 09/22—New York, NY—Beacon Theatre
09/25—Red Bank, NJ—Count Basie Theatre
09/26—Philadelphia, PA—Verizon Hall
09/28—Washington, DC—Warner Theatre
09/29—Durham, NC—Durham Perf Arts Center
09/30—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
10/2—Ann Arbor, MI—Michigan Theater
10/3—Cleveland, OH—State Theatre
10/5—Chicago, IL—Chicago Theatre
10/6—Minneapolis, MN—State Theatre

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Rocktober: October 7 to October 8, 2017

Read More The Church In other The Church news, the Sydney-based band will be releasing a brand new album called Further/Deeper, set for release on February 3, 2015, via +180 Records. Although "Xmas" won't be on the CD …

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from October 7 to October 8, 2017.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

THE CHURCH
at Cedar Cultural Center
Sunday 10/08/2017 (8pm/$30)
thecedar.org

Australia’s The Church is back in the city. The last time we saw them at the Cedar in 2015 we noted, “The show was performed as one long set, versus the two separate sets done earlier in the tour, with the second half being more instrumentally drawn out and ethereal than the first. The steady shaking of a maraca caused Kilbey to go into the first lines of Rupert Holmes’ ‘Escape (The Piña Colada Song)’ before launching into the dreamy 'Lightning White' with extended guitar solos.”

The Helio Sequence will open. The latest news we got from this Portland duo is that they recently re-imagined a 1914 song called ‘Out Among the Sheltering Pines’, released as part of a compilation album called Transference (Marmoset Records). The album comes out December 1, 2017.

Tour Dates:

10/01/2017 9:30 Club Washington, DC
10/03/2017 Union Transfer Philadelphia, PA
10/05/2017 Magic Stick Detroit, MI
10/06/2017 Park West Chicago, IL
10/08/2017 Cedar Cultural Center Minneapolis, MN
10/10/2017 The Waiting Room Omaha, NE
10/11/2017 Gothic Theatre Englewood, CO
10/12/2017 The State Room Salt Lake City, UT
10/13/2017 Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
10/14/2017 Pressroom Phoenix, AZ

Read More Toadies Still rubberneckin’… After a successful two legs to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their defining album, Rubberneck; Fort Worth, TX band Toadies … Local H On the heels of releasing Local H’s As Good As Dead as a 180g for the record’s 20th anniversary... the old-school punk band will go on tour to remind us why the record was a breakthrough album for them. ....

TOADIES
at First Avenue
Sunday 10/08/2017 (7pm/$20)
first-avenue.com

Toadies to return to Minneapolis this Sunday, at First Avenue, in support of their new album The Lower Side Of Uptown.

We previously saw them in 2015 and wrote, “Art Alexakis had the best introduction for Toadies, they write songs about beauty, pain, rock, love, madness... it's all there in the lyrics to their songs. Like all the bands on the bill, it's just pure rock and roll, no backing tracks, no synths.”

Local H to open.

10/3 - Salt Lake City, UT Metro Music Hall
10/4 - Grand Junction, CO Mesa Theatre
10/5 - Denver, CO Gothic
10/6 - Omaha, NE Waiting Room
10/7 - Des Moines, IA Wooly's
10/8 - Minneapolis, MN 1st Ave.
10/10 - Chicago, IL Metro
10/11 - Louisville, KY Mercury
10/12 - Indianapolis, IN The Vogue
10/13 - Detroit, MI St. Andrews
10/14 - Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
10/15 - Pittsburgh, PA Rex
10/17 - Washington DC Black Cat
10/18 - New York NY Gramercy Theater
10/19 - Philadelphia, PA TLA
10/20 - Boston, MA Brighton
10/21 - Asbury Park, NJ Stone Pony
10/22 - Norfolk, VA Norva
10/24 - Durham, NC Motorco
10/25 - Wilmington, NC The Muse
10/26 - Atlanta, GA Masquerade Hell
10/27 - Orlando, FL Plaza Live
10/28 - Ft. Lauderdale Culture Room
10/29 - Tampa/St. Pete Ritz
10/31 - New Orleans, LA Tipitinas
11/4 - Carrolton, TX Carrollton Festival
11/10 - Austin, TX Stubbs BBQ
11/11 - Corpus Christi, TX Brewster St. Icehouse
12/29 - Houston, TX House Of Blues

Read More Animal Collective Experimental band Animal Collective is back on tour; their latest Painting With is out this Friday on Domino Records. The extremely popular band has already sold out .… Blue October Blue October's sixth studio album, Any Man in America, is coming out August 16th via Up/Down Records via MRI. You can preview a bit of the album through their new single, "The Chills" … together PANGEA After opening up for reformed legendary Minneapolis band The Replacements at the Hollywood Palladium, together PANGEA went on a very successful UK tour. They've returned to the US with this upcoming … The Script The Irish band The Script is back in town on June 5th to promote their fourth studio album No Sound Without Silence. …

Other shows in the area:

10/07/2017 Avey Tare (from Animal Collective) was supposed to play the 7th Street Entry this Saturday in support of his new album Eucalyptus (Domino Records)… on his way to Desert Daze Festival. Unfortunately, the Minnesota and Toronto show has been canceled.

Cancelled.

10/07/2017 Blue October is back in town. The last time they were here, it was in June 2016. The Score to open.

7pm, $29.50.

10/07/2017 Boz Scaggs is headlining the State Theatre this Saturday.

7pm, $56.50.

10/07/2017 Chris Stapleton, plus Brent Cobb and Margo Price is playing Xcel Energy Center.

Tour dates:

10/5—Moline, IL—iWireless Center
10/6—Des Moines, IA—Wells Fargo Arena
10/7—St Paul, MN—Xcel Energy Center
10/13—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena
10/14—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena
10/19—Baton Rouge, LA—River Center Arena
10/20—San Antonio, TX—AT&T Center
10/21—Bossier City, LA—CenturyLink Center
10/26—Austin, TX—Austin360 Amphitheater
10/27—Houston, TX—Cynthia Woods Mitchell
10/28—Dallas, TX—Starplex Pavilion
11/2—Charleston, WV—Charleston Civic Center
11/3—Columbus, OH—Nationwide Arena
11/4—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena
11/10—Tampa, FL—MIDFLORIDA
11/11—Jacksonville, FL—Jacksonville Veterans
11/16—Little Rock, AR—Verizon Arena

7pm, $35.75.

10/07/2017 Detroit’s I Prevail with Escape The Fate, The Word Alive, and We Came As Romans, is playing Myth on Saturday.

6pm, $25.

10/08/2017 John Mark McMillan (not to be confused with John Mark Nelson) or rather JMM will be at Northwestern College as part of his “Mercury & Lightning Tour”. Special guests Kings Kaleidoscope and LaPeer will open. General admission is $18, but you get a discount if you have a Northwestern College ID.

6:30pm, $15.

Sun 10/08/2017, 7pm, 18+, $13.
Together Pangea
+ Daddy Issues, Tall Juan
7th Street Entry

Together Pangea North American Tour Dates

10/03 - Montreal, QC @ L'Escogriffe
10/04 - Toronto, ON @ The Hard Luck
10/05 - Cleveland, OH @ Mahall's
10/06 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
10/07 - Madison, WI @ The Frequency
10/08 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry
10/10 - St. Louis, MO @ Firebird
10/11 - Ames, IA @ Iowa State University - The Maintenance Shop
10/12 - Omaha, NE @ Showdown
10/13 - Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
10/14 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
10/16 - Seattle, WA @ The Vera Project
10/17 - Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret
10/18 - Portland, OR @ Analog Theater
10/20 - Sacramento, CA @ Harlow's Night Club
10/21 - San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel
10/22 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst - Atrium

Sun 10/08/2017, 5pm, AA, $13.
Touché Amoré
+ Single Mothers, Gouge Away
Triple Rock Social Club

Tour dates: BR> 10/3 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
10/4 Rochester, NY TBD
10/5 Toronto, ON Hard Luck
10/6 Detroit, MI El Club
10/7 Chicago, IL Subterranean
10/8 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social Club
10/10 Denver, CO The Marquis Theater
10/11 Salt Lake City, UT Kilby Court
10/13 Seattle, WA Chop Suey
10/14 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
10/16 San Francisco, CA Rickshaw Stop
10/17 Los Angeles, CA Teragram Ballroom
10/18 Los Angeles, CA Teragram Ballroom

Sun 10/08/2017, 6pm, AA, $35.
The Script
Myth

The Script US Tour Dates:
10/02 Washington, DC Lincoln Theatre
10/03 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore Charlotte
10/04 Philadelphia, PA The Electric Factory
10/06 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
10/07 Champaign, IL University of Illinois
10/08 Saint Paul, MN The Myth
10/10 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre
10/11 Salt Lake City, UT The Complex
10/13 Oakland, CA Fox Theatre
10/14 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
10/15 Las Vegas, NV The Chelsea

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Minneapolis: June 19, 2016

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

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More The Hunna 100 [Explicit] The Hunna Original Release Date: August 26, 2016 Release Date: August 26, 2016 Label: 300 Entertainment / High Time Records …

THE HUNNA
at 7th Street Entry
Sunday, 06/19/16, 7:30pm ($10)
first-avenue.com

When London’s The Hunna first appeared in October 2015 with their debut single “Bonfire”, it went viral - racking up over 1+ million Spotify streams and 5+ million video views. Count Zane Lowe, Annie Mac and Huw Stephens as some of their biggest fans.

Be sure to catch The Hunna at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis this Sunday, June 19th, to experience the band before they go mainstream. They will be playing tracks from their forthcoming 100 album, set for release August 26, 2016 (via 300 Entertainment / High Time Records).

Milwaukee’s The Living Statues to open.

Catch The Hunna on tour

June 11 2016 - WRFF Birthday Show - Camden, NJ
June 12 2016 - Great Scott - Boston, MA
June 14 2016 - DC9 - Washington, DC
June 15 2016 - Mercury Lounge - New York, NY
June 16 2016 - The Rivoli (NXNE) - Toronto, ON
June 18 2016 - Metro - Chicago, IL
June 19 2016 - 7th Street Entry - Minneapolis, MN
June 21 2016 - Larimer Lounge - Denver, CO
June 23 2016 - Rickshaw Stop - San Francisco, CA
June 25 2016 - Barboza - Seattle, WA
June 26 2016 - Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR
June 28 2016 - Bootleg Theater - Los Angeles, CA

Read More Mas Ysa The late set pushed Canadian-born, New York-based Mas Ysa (otherwise known as Thomas Arsenault) back a few minutes, but the solo artist didn't require much time for his setup. …

JULIANNA BARWICK
at Cedar Cultural Center
Sunday, 06/19/16, 7pm ($13/$15)
thecedar.org

New York’s Julianna Barwick will be headlining the Cedar Cultural Center this Sunday, June 19th, in support of her third LP, Will.

The new record is a change in direction, as Barwick reflects, “I love touring, but it can be a wild ride, you’re constantly adjusting, assimilating, and finding yourself in life-changing situations... I knew I’d be playing these songs live, so I wanted some movement. Something that had rhythm and low-end.”

Mas Ysa (aka nomadic composer Thomas Arsenault) to open. We previously caught Mas Ysa when he opened up for Young Fathers last May 2015.

Tour dates:

06/15 Washington, DC Sicth & I
06/16 Philadelphia, PA Small Chapel
06/17 Cincinnati, OH Ice Cream Factory
06/18 Chicago, IL Constellation
06/19 Minneapolis, MN Cedar Cultural Center
Jun 20 Madison, WI The Frequency
06/22 Indianapolis, IN Tube Factory
06/23 Detroit, MI Museum of Contemporary Art
06/24 Pittsburgh, PA Club Cafe

Read More Blue October Blue October's sixth studio album, Any Man in America, is coming out August 16th via Up/Down Records via MRI. You can preview a bit of the album through their new single, "The Chills" …

BLUE OCTOBER
at Varsity Theater
Sunday, 06/19/16, 6:30pm ($28/$30)
varsitytheater.org

Blue October is back on tour, promoting their eight studio Home.

Home is described by the band's frontman and creative force Justin Furstenfeld as desert rock: It's all about space, atmosphere, big rock drums and that vocal that seems to talk to you in your ear... and, according to Furstenfeld, “is the best piece of work we've ever done.”

Special guest Danny Malone to open.

Tour dates:

June 14 - Missoula, MT The Wilma Theatre
June 15 - Boise, ID Knitting Factory
June 16 - Salt Lake City, UT The Depot
June 17 - Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
June 18 - Omaha, NE Sokol Auditorium
June 19 - Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater
June 22 - Milwaukee, MI Turner Hall
June 24 - Chicago, IL House of Blues
June 25 - St. Louis, MO the Pageant
June 26 - Tulsa, OK Club Brady
Aug 20 Bat Fest Austin, TX
Oct 01 The Joy Theater New Orleans, LA
Oct 04 Music Farm Columbia, SC
Oct 05 Iron City Birmingham, AL
Oct 06 Music Farm Charleston, SC
Oct 07 Ziggys By The Sea Wilmington, NC
Oct 09 The Fillmore Silver Spring, MD
Oct 11 Mainstage Morgantown Morgantown, WV
Oct 13 World Cafe Live Wilmington, DE
Oct 14 The Space at Westbury Westbury, NY
Oct 16 Upstate Concert Hall Clifton Park, NY
Oct 20 The International Knoxville, TN
Oct 21 Cannery Ballroom Nashville, TN
Oct 22 Metroplex Little Rock, AR
Nov 04 Rawkus Colorado Springs, CO
Nov 06 The Cotillion Ballroom Wichita, KS
Nov 09 The Vogue Theatre Indianapolis, IN
Nov 10 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI
Nov 11 Austins Libertyville, IL
Nov 12 Limelight Eventplex Peoria, IL

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Red, White, and Blue

RED BULL
redbullmusicacademy.com

I've previously mentioned that I liked how Red Bull invests back into the music community. There are couple of new items that I thought I'd mention.

The first is that Red Bull is sponsoring their stage at Lollapaloozer (the next one is coming up on Sunday 8/7/2011), featuring Midnight Express, Kyle Lucas & Captain Midnight, Daedelus, The Cool Kids, 12th Planet, Jackmaster, Busy P, Modeselektor, and KiD CuDi. Wish I was there, but unfortunately tickets to this music festival is out of my concert budget. If you're stuck in the same boat like me, you can stream certain shows at redbullmusicacademy.com.

The second is that Red Bull Records joins Music Xray, looking to sign indie bands. The service is free, you go to musicxray.com and upload your music. The biography reads: "Red Bull Records is a U.S. independent record label located in Culver City, California. It was started by the energy drink company Red Bull to break into the branded record label business and fill a void in the market."

WHITE WIVES
www.wearewhitewives.com

This new band, White Wives, features the two Chris from Anti-Flag (Chris #2 and Chris Head). I did sample a bit of their album, Happeners (released June 28th via Adeline Records). Right away, I can tell you that they've gone more indie-rock. If you were hoping for a more or less political punk sound because of their Anti-Flag involvement, then you may be in for a disappointment.

Personally, I really enjoyed what I heard on Happeners. I can see the band doing well with sing-along choruses from "Hungry Ghosts" and their hardest song, "Hallelujah, I'm Mourning".

"Indian Summer, Indian Summer" is the lead track, and you can hear it on soundcloud. I'm glad to see that the single version does not feature this (rather long) 34 seconds intro which was taken from The Atomic Bomb Movie (Ivy Mike talking about the first H Bomb test).

White Wives are going on tour:

08/16 Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL
08/17 Magic Stick Lounge - Detroit, MI
08/18 Monster House - Columbus, OH
08/19 Mohawk Place - Buffalo, NY
08/20 Redwood Art Space - Wilkes Barre, PA
08/21 TBA - Philadelphia, PA
10/01 Metro - Chicago, IL w/ AWOLnation

BLUE OCTOBER
blueoctober.com

Blue October's sixth studio album, Any Man in America, is coming out August 16th via Up/Down Records via MRI. You can preview a bit of the album through their new single, "The Chills", at youtube.

Shot in HD, the video takes place at three different locations in Texas (Triple Crown in San Marcos, singer/guitarist Justin Furstenfeld's house, and the beach in Galveston). The concept of the video is about relationships and life in general, but it just looks like fun live concert footage to me.

They look pretty amazing live from the video, and, yes, they are on tour:

8/17 Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues 8/18 Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues 8/19 Austin, TX @ Stubb's 8/21 Houston, TX @ House of Blues 9/8 Phoenix, AZ The Foundry 9/9 Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues 9/10 West Hollywood, CA @ House Of Blues 9/11 Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues		9/13 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues 9/15 Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory 9/16 San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom 9/17 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 9/18 Seattle, WA @ Showbox 9/21 Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory 9/22 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory 9/23 Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue 9/25 Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre

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