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07/17/2023

Tears for Fears w/ Cold War Kids at Starlight Theatre, Kansas City MO (2023-07-14)

TEARS FOR FEARS SETLIST

intro music: Stay
No Small Thing
The Tipping Point
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Secret World
Sowing the Seeds of Love
Long, Long, Long Time
Break the Man
My Demons
Rivers of Mercy
Mad World
Suffer the Children (feat. Carina Round)
Woman in Chains (feat. Carina Round)
Badman's Song (feat. Carina Round)
Pale Shelter
Break It Down Again
Head Over Heels / Broken

Encore:
Creep (Radiohead cover)
Shout

COLD WAR KIDS SETLIST

Love Is Mystical
What You Say
Can We Hang On?
Miracle Mile
Hang Me Up to Dry
Hospital Beds
You Already Know
So Tied Up
Double Life
All This Could Be Yours
First

TEARS FOR FEARS Tour Dates

JUL 16 WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION HOUSTON, TX*
JUL 17 MOODY CENTER AUSTIN, TX*
JUL 20 BALL ARENA DENVER, CO*
JUL 22 RV INN STYLE RESORTS AMPH RIDGEFIELD, WA*
JUL 24 ROGERS ARENA VANCOUVER, BC*
JUL 26 HAYDEN HOMES AMPHITHEATER BEND, OR*
JUL 27 CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA SEATTLE, WA*
JUL 29 TOYOTA AMPHITHEATRE SACRAMENTO, CA*
AUG 1 ACRISURE ARENA PALM SPRINGS, CA*
AUG 2 HOLLYWOOD BOWL LOS ANGELES, CA*
SEP 14 PRYZM KINGSTON LONDON, UK
SEP 16 BBCR2 LIVE IN THE PARK LEICESTER, UK
NOV 18 DARKER WAVES FEST HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

* = with COLD WAR KIDS

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“No more rain! No more rain!” – Tears for Fears “Break the Man”

About at the midway point of their The Tipping Point II Tour, UK duo Tears for Fears finally returned to Kansas City, for a slightly weather-shortened but jubilant evening outdoors at Starlight Theatre, bringing along openers Cold War Kids.

Talk about the Weather- just hours before, triple-digit mph winds and driving rain hit the metro, ultimately resulting in tree limbs down everywhere, 200,000 homes without electricity, and flash-flooded streets. The concert going off at all, seemed highly in doubt, but the decision was made to open the venue gates and begin later at 8:20pm, which ended up being the wise decision, as skies had mostly cleared just beforehand.

Long Beach five-piece Cold War Kids opened the show, with a rain-shortened set, cutting three songs, but still made the most of their forty minutes by playing their handful of alternate radio hits, and even working in a brand-new song, pleasing existing fans while gaining new ones, and even were able to use some stage lights and the screen, normally reserved only for headliners.

Singer Nathan Willett was animated the entire time, playing some guitar and piano as well as singing, and the band opened strong with “Love is Mystical” and 2017’s “Can We Hang On?” was especially noteworthy for its soulful and gospel-tinged live rendition. A few were still making their way in at the midpoint song of the set- “Hang Me Out to Dry,” which was fitting as wet seats were being toweled off by the volunteer staff and people were wringing out rain gear.

The band’s last records were the 2019-2021 trilogy of New Age Norms 1, 2 and 3 but newer music is not far behind, as they played the new single, “Double Life” live as well, and dedicated it to any mothers in the crowd. Just out last month, Willett painted a lyrical picture of dual identities, singing “Sing my songs, bang my head, rush me home, back to bed” and the band saved their biggest radio hit, “First” ...for last.

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Despite the weather delay, Tears for Fears was determined to play their entire 1hr 45min set for their loyal fans, even if that meant going past the usual curfew time, as they had not played a metro area venue in some time. The focal point of the staging was the enormous circular video screen behind the band (perhaps borrowed from the Gilmour-led / Momentary Lapse-era Pink Floyd) and the outer two spirals of lights surrounding it.

The duo were both in good spirits and have been playing their biggest hit, “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” very early on in their set, with Roland Orzabal commenting after, “Kansas City, it’s been a Long, Long, Long Time” (both to make his point, and tease an upcoming song) also mentioning the earlier weather, saying “it had all turned a little English.”

“Kansas City is an extremely important location in the history of Tears for Fears”, he continued, relating the famous story of them coming upon Oleta Adams and her band playing in the Peppercorn Duck Club, following a 1985 Memorial Hall show, and eventually recruiting her for three songs on their “Seeds of Love” album (...which sounded like the perfect intro for Adams to actually appear and sing, but she must have been out of town).

The mid-section of newest album. The Tipping Point (on Concord Records) was played live in sequence and soon followed by a trio of songs (including a very different-sounding “Pale Shelter”) featuring vocalist Carina Round- a solo star in her own right, as well as previous member of Puscifer, Black Light Burns, and others.

With the crowd singing along, “Head over Heels / Broken” (why they don’t play the beginning portion of “Broken,” I don’t know) would end the main set, only to be goaded back quickly by loud applause and maybe that looming curfew time. Orzabal introduced the band (remaining- [a mostly quiet for the evening] Curt Smith and several of his/their longtime collaborators; Charlton Pettus- guitar; Jamie Wollam- drums and Doug Petty– keyboards).

Their authentic and somewhat slowed cover of Radiohead “Creep” began the two-song encore and was followed of course, by “Shout” to close out the evening, with Orzabal even serenading the sign language interpreters during the first verse, then he walked towards the other stage end, to the gleeful rows of fans waiting at stage right.

Not even the punishing summer weather could keep loyal Kansas City fans from seeing Tears for Fears returning to Kansas City after a too-long absence: “The wind and the rain, hand in hand we'll do and die, listening to the band that made us cry” the duo sang on 1989’s “Famous Last Words” and that may have encapsulated the exact feeling of so many longtime fans that had been awaiting their anticipated return to town.

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07/13/2023

We♥KC! July 12-19, 2023 Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City / Topeka / Lawrence, KS)

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It’s hot out!

Summer is definitely here and the KC climate of usually hot and muggy, is in full effect. Luckily, things cool down a bit for any evening outdoor concert (including the endurance party in Topeka that is Country Stampede), and those indoor venue feel so good with their A/C blasting and/or fans going. There’s still plenty of shows following the city’s “Taylor hangover” after her two sold out stadium concerts.

Let’s take look at the Kansas City/ Lawrence KS metro musical happenings from July 12th-19th.

WEDNESDAY JULY 12

Pepper, July 12, recordBar. $25

The Hawaiian three-piece reggae/dub rock band hits the tour, right behind the release of new single, “Get Me Ready”, a follow up to 2019 full-length Local Motion.

THURSDAY JULY 13

Hardy, July 13, Country Stampede-Topeka,$149-$699

Country Stampede at the Heartland is an outdoor music festival featuring country music stars, camping, and more in Topeka at Heartland Motorsports Park, held annually since 1996. Due to flooding concerns, the event moved from Manhattan, KS to its current location in 2019. We were there with complete coverage last year.

Mississippi Country singer Hardy made a splash first collaborating with other artists, then his own solo career, releasing second full-length, The Mockingbird & the Crow in January. Expect to hear his hits along with Blake Shelton’s “God’s Country”, which he co-wrote.

Kip Moore, July 13, KCLive!,$25

The Georgia Country star’s Damn Love Tour has already taken him overseas but he’s back in the States with Cadillac Three joining him on some dates, with second single off the new album being “Kinda Bar.” He’s been starting his sets with the title track from the new album, and fittingly, ending things with “Last Shot.” Ben Burgess opening this show.

FRIDAY JULY 14

Tears for Fears w Cold War Kids, July 14, Starlight, $29.50-$399

Following a successful initial leg, Tears for Fears are out on The Tipping Point Tour Part II, wrapping next month iin Los Angeles in support of The Tipping Point—their first album in 17 years—and explaining that “before everything went so right with this album, everything first had to go wrong. It took years, but something happens when we put our heads together.” We caught them live co-headlining back in 2017 and can't wait to see them again.

A strong opener, Long Beach band Cold War Kids opens the show, who last released an album in 2019, New Age Norms, so a new record is expected soon. We've seen them live several times and always look forward to their next area appearance.

Lee Brice w Chase Rice more, July 14, Country Stampede-Topeka, $149-$699

Day II of the outdoor festival brings a well-known double bill, Brice's last album was 2020's Hey World and he's been out on the Beer Drinking Opportunity Tour with Tenille Arts and Josh Ross. Expect a Garth or Eli Young Band cover in the live set.

Florida's Rice does have a new record out, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell....okaaaay....

Andrew McMahon In the Wilderness w Flor, July 14, KC Live!, $25-$70,

While we enjoy his bands Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin, we really prefer the solo work of this main singer-songwriter, whose latest album, Tilt at the Wind No More came out in March via Nettwerk. He's opening his US Tour right here in middle America, so should be a fun, warm outdoor downtown show. $1 from each goes to a charitable foundation as well.

We also like Oregon indie rock band Flor, who released full-length Future Shine early last year, via Fueled by Ramen, so arrive early.

Breakaway Fest, July 14-15, feat Zedd , Griz, Gryffin, RL Grime, Liquid Stranger, more, Azura Amph, $30-$909

This two-day EDM Fest has had some hiccups in the past but looks to have a solid lineup this year. Break out the glowsticks, hula hoops, and glow in the dark clothing for this one.

SATURDAY JULY 15

Cody Johnson, July 15, Country Stampede-Topeka, $149-$699

Johnson seems like an overnight success, but his six previous albums prepped him for the two major albums that have both been hits, including 2021's Human: The Double Album. In addition to his own songs, expect a cover or two, including the Brooks & Dunn classic, "Red Dirt Road."

Dave Koz, July 15, Kauffman Center. $57-$117

LA sax player Koz and his friends Gerald Albright, Richard Elliot and Mindi Abair turned to producer Paul Brown to help them realize the vision for 2013’s first outing of Summer Horns (Concord Records), which paid tribute to the horn sections that fueled so many hits in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Topping it off is a sax-only rendition of “Take Five” with Gordon Goodwin offering his arrangement to the quartet and a new original composition, Summer Horns. The album received a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Album and an NAACP Image Awards nomination for Outstanding Jazz Album. Talented players in their own right, Candy Dulfer & Eric Darius join for the evening, Dulfer well-known for her years of work with Prince as well as her solo works.

Yin Yang Twins, July 15, Collect-A-Con-KC Conv Center, $30 (w show adm)

Bad news: Vanilla Ice had to cancel this musical performance in the midst of a massive toy, card, anime and pop culture convention, but the good news is ATL's Ying Yang Twins will be appearing and performing their many hits. They may not have had a new record in a decade, but can still shake it like a "Salt Shaker".

SUNDAY JULY 16

Killer Queen (tribute band) July 16, Uptown,$39-$69

We don’t usually call out tribute acts, but this one looks promising and the closest KC will come to the band this year, as the Queen w Adam Lambert Tour is not playing locally. Killer Queen formed back in June 1993 and prides themselves as the longest-serving Queen tribute. Freddie lives again!

MONDAY JULY 17

TUESDAY JULY 18

Foreigner w Loverboy, July 18, Starlight, $29.50-$129.50

It Feels Like the Last Time! Forty-five years after it felt like the first time for Foreigner, the veteran rock troupe is touring for the very last time and if you missed them in Topeka, here's another local chance on a tour that runs to the end of next year.

The band, formed during 1976 by British guitarist Mick Jones the last original member who is still semi-active, not attending every show due to health reasons and playing during the latter portion of the set. “Mick does all the shows he can do with us as his health allows, and we’re cognizant of that,” Singer Kelly Hansen says. “I can’t say that doesn’t have an effect” on the farewell tour decision, “but that’s also a reality of life and time, so you take what you’re given and you make your decisions based on that.” Candaian veteran rockers Loverboy will open the evening.

Pardoner, July 18, Replay Lounge – Lawrence,$5

Their new album Peace Loving People via Bar/None Records was just released- running the gamut from 90’s hooks likened to Teenage Fanclub or Smudge, to Devo-tinged riffs, and even edging into off-the-rails US hardcore à la Void. The new album moves away from prior efforts to mix disparate genres together and instead juxtaposes them against each other. Recent singles are “Get Inside,” “Rosemary’s Gone,” “My Wagon,” and “Are You Free

Formed by Max Freeland (vocals/guitar), Trey Flanigan (vocals/guitar), and River Van Den Berghe (drums) while they were students in San Francisco, the band quickly made a name for themselves with their live shows and release schedule, becoming one of the Bay’s best-known local acts.

WEDNESDAY JULY 19

Shania Twain w Mickey Guyton, July 19, T-Mobile Center,$71-$216

The Queen of Country released her sixth studio album Queen of Me in February, her first for Republic Nashville, and is on a 49-date global tour, in support of it. The new record features singles “Last Day of Summer” and “Waking Up Dreaming.”

“This new record is fun and celebrative, really on the other side of Now,” Twain said in a recent Rolling Stone interview. “I’m happy in my own skin. I’m celebrating that feeling, less apologetic for who I am and what I’ve become. This is me, and I like myself.”

She added: “A lot of it was written during the pandemic. There’s nothing better for me than to not have enough to do, because the first thing I do is pick up my guitar and start songwriting. Now I’ve got four albums’ worth. I’m not kidding.”

Arrive early for solid opener Texas singer Mickey Guyton whose 2021 debut album Remember Her Name was a breakout, and she just announced a collab with Kane Brown.

The Smile, July 19, The Midland, $59.75-$99.75

Radiohead-related project The Smile aka Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Tom Skinner is out on a brief 14-date tour, and KC is very lucky to be blessed with a stop.

They’ve also released a limited-edition live EP titled Europe: Live Recordings 2022, strictly available on vinyl and includes songs from the band’s debut album, last year’s A Light for Attracting Attention: “The Opposite,” “Thin Thing,” “The Same,” “Waving a White Flag,” and “Free in the Knowledge.” Also included is their own rendition of Yorke’s 2009 solo track “FeelingPulledApartByHorses.”

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03/23/2022

Siblings on tour

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Hilde: Party in the Park 2022

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Live at the Hilde
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Sue McLean & Associates (SMA) just announced the 2022 Hilde: Party in the Park full lineup.

Live at the Hilde: Party in the Park is a 2-day music festival on Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30 at the Hilde Performance Center in Plymouth, MN (3500 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, MN 55447). This show will feature headliner Grammy Award Winner Gary Clark Jr. on Friday night and Country Music Award Winner Kelsea Ballerini on Saturday.

Sibling trivia: The Band Perry features siblings Kimberly Perry (lead vocals, guitar), Reid (bass), and Neil (mandolin, bouzouki). We caught the family in Oct 2016 and wrote, “The siblings (Kimberly Perry; Neil Perry; and Reid Perry) are no strangers to the stage (revealing they just celebrated their eighteenth year of playing live the week before) and has melded a polished hybrid of country-pop into several hit singles, presenting them in a well-paced and varied eighty-minute headlining performance.”

Friday, July 29, 2022	Saturday, July 30, 2022
Gary Clark Jr.	Kelsea Ballerini
Cold War Kids	The Band Perry
Suzanne Santo	Brittney Spencer
Kiss the Tiger	Local Opener TBA

Ticket Prices: $60.00 - $150.00

VIP and general admission tickets for the festival go on sale this Friday, March 25 at 10AM suemclean.com/hilde or etix.com. 2-day tickets and single-day tickets (Night 1; Night 2) will be available.

Disclaimers: Please note that as CDC and the State of MN COVID guidelines continue to shift and evolve, SMA and City of Plymouth will update Live at the Hilde's COVID protocols closer to the event.

04/08 Lawrence with Lindsey Lomis at First Avenue

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Impossible to Google duo Lawrence (siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence) will be in town on July 3rd at the 7th Street Entry, touring in support of their new album Breakfast. …

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Lawrence
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New York’s brother/sister act Lawrence (not to be confused with Lawrence, Kansas), got an upgrade in venue from the smaller Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St Paul, to the big mainroom of First Avenue this April 8th.

The sibling’s new single “Don’t Lost Sight” is currently featured in the Microsoft Global Ad running for the next six months.

We first talked about the band in July 2016 and said, “Don’t let the young ages (22 and 19) fool you, at 6, Clyde was youngest person to be admitted to the Songwriters' Guild of America for his film composition on Miss Congeniality (2000), and Gracie has performed on Broadway in Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs and The Sitter (2011), etc.”

Tour dates

Mar 29 State College, PA, US Stage West
Mar 31 Pittsburgh, PA, US Enclave
Mar 31 Pittsburgh, PA, US Enclave - Pa
Apr 1 Columbus, OH, US Bluestone
Apr 2 Fort Wayne, IN, US Piere's Entertainment Center
Apr 3 Bloomington, IN, US Bluebird Nightclub
Apr 5 St Louis, MO, US Old Rock House
Apr 7 Lawrence, KS, US Granada Theatre
Apr 8 Minneapolis, MN, US First Avenue
Apr 9 Des Moines, IA, US Wooly's
Apr 10 Omaha, NE, US The Waiting Room
Apr 12 Salt Lake City, UT, US Soundwell
Apr 15 Indio, CA, US Coachella
Apr 19 San Francisco, CA, US The Regency Ballroom
Apr 22 Indio, CA, US Coachella
Apr 27 Waco, TX, US Common Grounds
Apr 28 Atlanta, GA, US Sweetwater 420 Fest
Apr 30 Savannah, GA, US District Live
May 1 Charleston, SC, US Music Farm
May 3 Charlottesville, VA, US Jefferson Theater
May 30 Seattle, WA, US Showbox SoDo
Jun 2 Denver, CO, US Mission Ballroom
Jun 4 Dallas, TX, US House of Blues - Dallas
Jun 7 Houston, TX, US White Oak Music Hall
Jun 9 Nashville, TN, US Marathon Music Works
Jun 10 Chicago, IL, US Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Jun 11 Cincinnati, OH, US Bogart's
Jun 13 Cleveland, OH, US House of Blues Cleveland
Jun 15 Toronto, ON, Canada History
Jun 17 Washington, DC, US The Anthem
Jun 18 Philadelphia, PA, US Franklin Music Hall
Jun 23 New York (NYC), NY, US City Parks Foundation
Jun 24 Outdoor Boston, MA, US Leader Bank Pavilion
Jul 1 Brussels, Belgium Paradise City Festival

03/22 Brothers Osborne on Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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American country music duo Brothers Osborne, featuring brothers T.J. Osborne (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and John Osborne (lead guitar, background vocals) just performed “Headstone” on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

The brothers will head out on tour in support of their Grammy-nominated album Skeletons.

Tour dates

Wed Mar 23 Port Chester, NY The Capitol Theatre
Thu Mar 24 Bethlehem, PA The Wind Creek Event Center
Fri Mar 25 Rochester, NY Main Street Armory
Sat Mar 26 Hershey, PA Hershey Theatre
Thu Apr 07 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre
Fri Apr 08 Jacksonville, FL Daily’s Place
Sat Apr 09 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Live
Sun Apr 10 Fort Lauderdale, FL Tortuga Music Festival
Thu Apr 14 Tulsa, OK Tulsa Theater
Fri Apr 15 Durant, OK Choctaw Grand Theater
Sat Apr 16 Helotes, TX Floores Country Store
Sat Apr 30 Indio, CA Stagecoach
Sun May 08 Birmingham, UK O2 Institute Birmingham
Mon May 09 London, UK The Roundhouse
Wed May 11 Cambridge, UK Cambridge Junction
Fri May 13 Manchester, UK Albert Hall
Sat May 14 Leeds, UK O2 Academy Leeds
Sun May 15 Edinburgh, UK Queens Hall
Fri May 20 Columbia, MO Live on 9th Street
Fr May 27 Youngstown, OH The Youngstown Foundation
Sat May 28 Milwaukee, WI American Family Field
Sun May 29 Decatur, IL The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
Fri Jun 03 Chattanooga, TN Riverbend Festival
Sat Jun 04 Valdosta, GA Wild Adventures Theme Park
Sat Jun 18 Winsted, MN Winstock Country Music Festival
Fri Jun 24 Camdenton, MO Ozarks Amphitheater
Thu Jun 30 Wichita, KS Wave
Fr Jul 01 Rogers, AR Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion
Sat Jul 02 Dallas, TX Dos Equis Pavilion
Fri Jul 08 Des Moines, IA The Lauridsen Ampitheater
Sat Jul 09 West Salem, WI Country Boom
Thu Jul 14 Doswell, VA The Meadow Event Park
Sat Jul 16 Solomons, MD PNC Waterside Pavilion
Fri Jul 22 Monticello, IA Great Jones County Fair
Sat Jul 23 Brooklyn, MI FasterHorses
Tue Jul 26 Goshen, IN Elkhart County 4 H Fair
Wed, Jul 27 Interlochen, MI Interlochen Center for the Arts
Sat Aug 13 Hinckley, MN Grand Country Nights
Thu Aug 18 Hyannis, MA Cape Cod Melody Tent
Fri Aug 19 Cohasset, MA South Shore Music Circus
Sat, Aug 20 Selbyville, DE Freeman Arts Pavilion
Fri Aug 26 Huber Heights, OH Rose Music Center
Wed Aug 31 Walla Walla, WA Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days

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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09/24/2020

Flashback: Death Cab for Cutie at Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St Paul (15 April 2009)

Setlist

The Employment Pages
Your Heart Is an Empty Room
The New Year
Crooked Teeth
President of What?
My Mirror Speaks
No Sunlight
Grapevine Fires
Title Track
I Will Possess Your Heart
I Will Follow You Into the Dark
Title and Registration
Cath...
A Movie Script Ending
Long Division

-- Encore --

Little Bribes
Soul Meets Body
Transatlanticism

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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. …

I actually didn’t get a photo pass for this Death Cab for Cutie show at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium (for April 15, 2009), since I was primarily there to cover Cold War Kids. I also typically don’t cover shows in St Paul, so this was a learning experience for me.

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Blame rush hour traffic, but the drive to St Paul took me nearly an hour to get to the Roy Wilkins Auditorium. I got there a little late, but was very impressed at the sheer size of the venue. My floor ticket was just great, I never understood those people that pay for the balcony seated tickets, but there were plenty of people up there.

Ra Ra Riot started the show exactly at seven and went off the stage by 7:20pm. What a brief set list.

Cold War Kids came on around 8 and did about forty-five minutes of music. They did their big hit songs ("Hang Me Up To Dry", "Hospital Beds") early in their set, but failed to get the audience to move along. I suspect this has more to do with the youth crowd to be mad Death Cab fans, because when Cold War are in their elements (headlining with their fan base), they perform exceptionally well.

I am speaking from experience because I recently saw them headline and the audience loved and the energy they gave off, fed into Cold War Kids and they sweated and teared through their setlist. Unfortunately, not tonight. Tonight, mostly saw the band singing songs and heading right into the next without so much as pauses for applauses.

The last three songs, singer Nathan Willett snuck behind his piano and did three piano-type songs and basically away from center stage view.

Also, whoever was working the lights, they must've really had it in for Cold War Kids. The lights was either white, yellow-ish, or none at all. This is in huge contrast to Death Cab, who enjoyed a variety of reds, blues, and smoke machine... The lighting really made a huge difference, if you ask me.

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. We reckon it can only hold about 200 people without choking itself. So that was then, a very nice and smokey and not to mention intimate setting to see Death Cab.

How far they've come! They are now doing 5,000 capacity sized venue. And although it didn't sell out, I would hazard at least 60% of tickets was sold, based on my asian math perception skills (that didn't even make sense, it's 1:30am as I'm writing this). Anyway, floor tickets are the cheapest - at a whopping $49-ish a ticket. The guy next to me said with all the fees involved (this is why I hate ticketmaster), he paid $98 for two tickets online!

For the fans, it was worth every penny... they sang (yes, they all sang along) to every song. HUGE reception to "I Will Possess Your Heart" with its 300-minute epic music intro. This is followed by everyone's favorite acoustic-only song, "I Will Follow You into the Dark", followed by "Cath...", followed by the ba-ba song of "The Sound of Settling". Ben Gibbard had the audience eating out of his hands.

For the encore, they did three songs, I'm sure one of them was brand new from their new EP and the other was "Transatlanticism".

It looks like they're continuing on their very successful, mostly sold-out tour. So even if you wanted to see them, you're probably already out of luck - but of course, if you're a huge fan, you probably have your tickets in advance.

Cold War Kids' latest album is called Loyalty to Loyalty from Downtown Music (get a copy at amazon) and the very popular Death Cab's latest is called Narrow Stairs from Atlantic Records. Not sure what their current relationship is with Barsuk, but Ra Ra Riot is on it and it's still one of my favorite record label :)

PS, no photos for this show, because of the strict anti-camera from the security people.

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08/26/2020

Flashback: Cold War Kids at the Fine Line Cafe, Minneapolis (10 Oct 2008)

Setlist

Every Valley Is Not a Lake
We Used to Vacation
Mexican Dogs
Something Is Not Right With Me
Every Man I Fall For
Robbers
Coffee Spoon
I've Seen Enough
Hang Me Up to Dry
Relief
Dreams Old Men Dream
Welcome to the Occupation
Quiet, Please!
Hospital Beds

-- Encore --
Against Privacy
Saint John

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Cold War Kids

It's the big 10 year anniversary of local radio station The Current, and they've been selling out all their shows. I believe most, if not all, of their shows will be broadcasting live ....

Once again, we find ourselves at the Fine Line Music Café in Minneapolis to see Cold War Kids on October 10, 2008. It was sold out, and an odd pairing with AA Bondy. These acts sound nothing alike.

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I think Lara and Kate have the right idea when they expressed their hate for the Fine Line Cafe. The way it's set up, it's in a long rectangle with terrible viewing - that is unless you're near the front. There's also overhead giant pipes that makes it hard to see if you're rich enough to afford a table upstairs (I was told it was a minimum of $25 per person per seat if you choose to get a table).

So, this Cold War Kids' show on October 10^th, was sold out. Lots of younger-looking, er, youths, but there is the odd retired guys (!) and the rude professional photographer. Oh, let me also mention that despite having a photo pass, it was ultimately useless as the Fine Line does not offer any sort of safe haven for photographers.

AA Bondy

I was kind of surprise to see that AA Bondy was the opening act. Clearly his Americana/folksy/rootsy music sounds nothing like CWK's sound of energetic youth indie rock! Still, playing in front of several sold-out shows, might help spread words around - even though the audience wasn't there for him.

It was a bonus for me, as I did review American Hearts last year and seeing the songs played live. Some highlights was when he said he was going to do a whole Christian song right before "Vice Rag" (the opening line was "sweet, sweet cocaine"). The set was pretty low-key until Dylan, I mean Bondy went electric with the last two songs, "Killed Myself When I Was Young" and "American Hearts".

Setlist

Cold War Kids storm the stage with two piano-driven songs ("Every Valley is Not a Lake" and "We Used to Vacation"), before singer Nathan Willett took center stage. What's kind of interesting to note is that most of their set, they were backlit, which makes for impossible photography without the aid of the flash.

Speaking of flash, during "Robbers", the lights was almost turned off and the smoke machine worked overtime to show off the flashlights they had brought on tour. I'm sure this sounds stupid, but it was pretty cool to witness.

The audience loved all their hits, especially this one, "Hang Me Up to Dry".

Cold War Kids at the Fine Line Cafe, Minneapolis (10 Oct 2008)

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01/22/2020

Minneapolis: January 24 to January 31, 2020

Cold War Kids at First Ave

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Cold War Kids

It's the big 10 year anniversary of local radio station The Current, and they've been selling out all their shows. I believe most, if not all, of their shows will be broadcasting live ....

Overcoats

Show up early to check out duo Overcoats (Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell). We first caught them in May 2016 and noticed how different their live shows were about a year later: “Gone are the live instruments and keys; the recent Triple Rock …

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from January 24 to January 31, 2020.

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

COLD WAR KIDS
+ Overcoats
First Avenue
Fri 01/24/2020 (8pm/$28)
first-avenue.com

Cold War Kids will be headlining First Avenue this January 24th. CWK recently learned that their song “First” was the decade’s most played Alternative track, right behind The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army”. That’s very impressive, and even CWK’s Nathan Willett had to say, “This is insane! Thank you radio friends and fans. What an honor.”

Cold War Kids’ latest album, New Age Norms 1 is out now, and the band is on tour to promote the record. Opening up for them will be Overcoats. We first saw the two girls in May 2016 and have been following their career closely since.

The duo recently released their three-track single “The Fool” on double gatefold 7” from Loma Vista Recordings.

Tour dates:

01/19 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
01/22 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
01/23 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room Lounge
01/24 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
01/25 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
01/27 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
01/28 – Detroit, MI – Majestic Theatre
01/29 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
01/31 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
02/01 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
02/04 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
02/05 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
02/06 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
02/07 – Richmond, VA – The National
02/8 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
02/10 – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
02/11 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
02/12 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
02/14 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
02/15 – Austin, TX – Stubb's Bar-B-Q
02/21 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo

Other shows in the area:

Best New Band at First Ave

Mike Gordon 2020 Tour

Bailen at 7th Street

Amber Liu 2020 Tour

Poppy at Amsterdam Bar

Lydia Liza and Big Cats at 7th Street

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Bailen

Opening up the show was sibling band Bailen, featuring Julia, Daniel, and David Bailen. There’s a certain homemade charm about them, as we discovered the first time we encountered the trio with Joseph in Sep 2017. ....

f(x)

[14 Oct 2019] Sulli (South Korean singer for f(x)), 25, suspected suicide [13 Oct 2019] Jay Frank (American music industry executive, founder of DigSin), 47, cancer [13 Oct 2019] Manuel Frattini (Italian dancer, singer), 54, heart attack …

BEST NEW BANDS OF 2019
First Avenue
Sat 01/25/2020 (6:30pm/$10)
first-avenue.com

It’s the new year, so let’s find out the best band of 2019… courtesy of First Avenue, The Current (Andrea Swennsson), Radio K (Emma Chekroun and Katie Powers), and Go Radio (Jordan).

Bands on the bill:

Fruitpunchloverboy

Green/Blue

Loki’s Folly

Mae Simpson

Muun Bato

Nur-D

Under Violet

MIKE GORDON
Varsity Theater
Sun 01/26/2020 (7pm/$29)
varsitytheater.com

Phish bassist Mike Gordon and his band (Scott Murawski, Robert Walter, John Kimock and Craig Myers) will be headlining the Varsity Theater this Sunday, January 26th.

If you love Phish, you definitely want to give Gordon some love.

Tour dates:

1/19 - Mr. Smalls Theatre - Millvale, PA
1/20 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH
1/22 - Thalia Hall - Chicago, IL
1/23 - 20th Century Theater - Cincinnati, OH
1/24 - Delmar Hall - St. Louis, MO
1/25 - Majestic Theatre - Madison, WI
1/26 - Varsity Theater - Minneapolis, MN
1/28 - Boulder Theater - Boulder, CO
1/29 - The Commonwealth Room - Salt Lake City, UT
1/31 - Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR
2/01 - The Showbox - Seattle, WA

BAILEN
+ Superior Siren
7th St Entry
Mon 01/27/2020 (7pm/$14)
first-avenue.com

Sibling band Bailen will be playing the 7th Street Entry this Monday, January 27th. Their debut album Thrilled To Be Here is out now.

We caught Bailen in June 2019 and said, “There’s a certain homemade charm about them, as we discovered the first time we encountered the trio with Joseph in Sep 2017. The NYC group recently released their debut album Thrilled To Be Here (Fantasy Records), and they were literally thrilled to be playing some choice cuts from the record like “Something Tells Me”, “I Was Wrong”, and the rousing foot-stomper “Not Gonna Take Me”.”

Superior Siren to open.

Tour dates:

01/22/2020 3rd & Lindsley Nashville, TN
01/27/2020 7th St Entry Minneapolis, MN
01/28/2020 High Noon Saloon Madison, WI
01/30/2020 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI
02/01/2020 The Loving Touch Ferndale, MI

AMBER LIU
+ Meg & Dia, Justice Carradine
Varsity Theater
Tue 01/28/2020 (6:30pm/$28)
varsitytheater.com

Former girl group f(x) member Amber Liu is headlining the Varsity Theater this January 28th. The South Korean singer will be bringing with her Meg & Dia and Justice Carradine. Doors at 6:30pm, all-ages show.

Tour dates:

01/26/2020 Gothic Theatre Englewood, CO
01/28/2020 Varsity Theater Minneapolis, MN
02/01/2020 House Of Blues Chicago, IL
02/04/2020 Paradise Rock Club Boston, MA
02/07/2020 Terminal 5 New York, NY
02/08/2020 Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD
02/09/2020 Rex Theater Pittsburgh, PA
02/13/2020 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
02/16/2020 South Side Music Hall Dallas, TX
02/17/2020 House Of Blues Houston, TX
02/18/2020 Scoot Inn Austin, TX
02/21/2020 The Wiltern Los Angeles, CA

POPPY
+ Vowws
Amsterdam Bar and Hall
Thu 01/30/2020 (6pm/$25/Sold Out)
amsterdambarandhall.com

If it wasn’t winter, this is the show I would be happy to show up. It’s Poppy. That weird internet girl. The show is sold out.

Poppy’s new album I Disagree is out now on Sumerian Records.

Vowws to open.

Tour dates:

Jan 22 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
Jan 24 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
Jan 25 - Seattle, WA - Neptune
Jan 27 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Grand at Complex
Jan 28 - Denver, CO - Gothic
Jan 30 - Minneapolis, MN - Amsterdan
Jan 31 - Chicago, IL - The Vic Theatre
Feb 1 - Detroit, MI - The Majestic
Feb 2 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
Feb 4 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
Feb 5 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
Feb 6 - New York, NY - Brooklyn Steel
Feb 7 - Philadelphia, PA - Theater of Living Arts
Feb 8 - Washington, D.C. - U Street Music Hall
Feb 10 - Charlotte, NC - Underground
Feb 12 - Tampa, FL - The Orpheum
Feb 14 - Atlanta, GA - The Loft at Center Stage
Feb 15 - St. Louis, MO - Delmar Hall
Feb 17 - Lawrence, KS - Liberty Hall
Feb 19 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
Feb 20 - Phoenix, AZ - The Pressroom
Feb 21 - Los Angeles, CA - Fonda Theater
Mar 12 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2
Mar 13 - Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
Mar 14 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy 2
Mar 15 - London, UK - Heaven
Mar 17 - Amsterdam, NL - Melkweg
Mar 18 - Brussels, BE - Orangerie
Mar 20 - Paris, FR - Le Trabendo
Mar 21 - Bochum, DE - Zeche
Mar 22 - Berlin, DE - Columbia Theater
Mar 24 - Munich, DE - Backstage Halle
Mar 25 - Milan, IL - Santeria
Mar 26 - Vienna, AT - Flex
Mar 27 - Zurich, CH - Plaza
Mar 29 - Barcelona, SP - Sala Razzmatazz 2
Mar 30 - Madrid, SP - Sala Caracol

LYDIA LIZA & BIG CATS
+ Dwynell Roland, K.Raydio, Taliaknight
7th St Entry
Fri 01/31/2020 (8pm/$12)
first-avenue.com

Lydia Liza and Big Cats collaborated on their new album Oh Boy. The album release party is this January 31st. Joining them will include Dwynell Roland, K.Raydio, and Taliaknight.

Details below:

Furious48 presents
Lydia Liza and Big Cats ‘Oh Boy’ Album Release
w/ Dwynell Roland, K.Raydio, and TaliaKnight
in the 7th St Entry on Friday, January 31
Tickets → bit.ly/2YE659o

$12.00 advance / $15.00 day of show
8:00 PM doors / 9:00 PM showtime
18+ | ID required

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07/11/2017

Minneapolis: July 14 to July 17, 2017

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from July 14 to July 17, 2017.

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Caravan Palace

My feet are still tapping, my heart is still scatting, and my lips are still smiling remembering this unique performance. Caravan Palace has left their mark on this girl. Well done, well done. ...

CARAVAN PALACE
at Skyway Theatre
Friday 07/14/17 (8pm/$35)
skywaytheatre.com

Parisian seven-piece electronic big band Caravan Palace is back at the Skyway Theatre this Friday, July 14th.

We previously caught the band in June 2016 and noted, “The energy was tangibly palpable, and reciprocated between the performers and the audience in a way I hadn’t seen in ages. While the colorful and deep hues of electro-waves hypnotized the crowd, the simultaneous brilliance and authentic 20’s swing overtones enlivened everyone’s bones. The audience was truly enraptured. It felt almost sacred, a subtle letting down of our collective guards. Caravan Palace immediately gave us permission to enter into celebration; a wild and yet knowing aliveness took hold, and we danced. And danced. There were so many smiles throughout the audience all night it was infectious.”

Tour Dates:

July 6 Brooklyn, NY Warsaw
July 7 New York, NY Irving Plaza
July 8 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
July 11 Kansas City, MO Arvest Bank Theatre
July 12 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
July 14 Minneapolis, MN Skyway Theatre
July 15 Chicago, IL House of Blues
July 16 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
July 20 Baie St. Paul, QC Le Festif!

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Starkey Hearing Foundation

Celebrities, sports figures, and dignitaries all descended on St Paul over the weekend to attend The Starkey Hearing Foundation 16th Annual Awards Gala, which generated a...

THE STARKEY HEARING FOUNDATION
at Rivercentre
Sunday 07/16/17 (3pm/$$)
rivercentre.org

So The World May Hear—

Saint Paul’s Rivercentre rolls out the Hollywood-style red carpet this coming Sunday for one of the most anticipated events of the year, The Starkey Hearing Foundation 17^th Annual Awards Gala.

The So The World May Hear Awards Gala is one of the most acclaimed fundraising events in the country. Because of the generosity of gala sponsors and guests, Starkey Hearing Foundation is leading the world in the creation of a community-based hearing healthcare program and other global strategic hearing health initiatives.

This year’s honorees include Ben Affleck, director, actor, writer, producer, and founder of Eastern Congo Initiative; Esther Lungu, First Lady of Zambia; the Wilf Family Foundations; FedEx; and Scott Borchetta and Sandi Spika Borchetta of Big Machine Records and Music Has Value.

The evening’s entertainment, hosted by emcee Sinbad, will also include exclusive performances by Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler with his Nashville-based The Loving Mary Band; country singer/songwriter Darius Rucker; legendary CCR frontman and singer/songwriter John Fogerty; Zambian pop singer and philanthropist Portia Clark; 13-year-old singer/ukulele winner of America’s Got Talent Grace VanderWaal; and acclaimed Australian vocal group ARIA.

The gala itself is anticipated to generate more than $9 million, which will accelerate the pace and scope of Starkey Hearing Foundation missions and locally. Proceeds will also support grants for local and regional nonprofits.

Numerous other local and international celebrities are expected to appear:

Television personality Caitlyn Jenner; Daymond John (Shark Tank); Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker; comedian Norm Crosby; Steven Bauer (Ray Donovan; Scarface); Quinton Aaron (The Blind Side); deaf actress Trishelle Edmond (Master of None); and actors Kevin Sorbo (Hercules), Chris McDonald, Verne Troyer (Mini-Me), Frankie Muniz, (Malcolm in the Middle) and Chris and Kyle Massey.

American Idol winner/country artist Trent Harmon; drummer Danny Seraphine of Chicago; musician Rohan Marley; Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sam Moore; acclaimed songwriter Paul Williams; and Stone Temple Pilots bass player Robert DeLeo.

Boxers Evander Holyfield and Andre Berto; paralympian Mallory Weggemann; NFL’s Larry Fitzgerald Jr., Kyle Rudolph, Chad Greenway, Stephon Diggs, Sam Bradford, Harrison Smith, Xavier Rhodes, Alex Boone, Michael Floyd, Greg Jennings, Andre Roberts, Carl Eller, Chuck Foreman, Chris Doleman, Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Moe Williams, Will Witherspoon, Tommie Harris, Derrick Coleman, Robert Smith; NBA’s Karl Anthony Towns, Cole Aldrich, Joe Young, Dikembe Mutombo, Ralph Sampson; MLB’s Barry Zito, Roberto Clemente Jr.; and soccer star Tony Sanneh; and former first daughter and philanthropist Barbara Pierce Bush.

A public area outside the Rivercentre is available to view the Red Carpet arrivals as well.

Limited availability for the Gala remains, with ticket and participation opportunities available here: starkeyhearingfoundation.org/gala

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SWMRS

Recently, Bay Area quartet SWMRS (Swimmers) released their debut single "Miley", which i-D Magazine described as "the most punk tribute to Miley Cyrus ever." Singer Cole Becker .…

The Wrecks

The all-ages show started earlier than the usual show time, but that did not stop the fans from showing up early and on time for the first opener, The Wrecks (Nick Anderson, Aaron Kelley …

ALL TIME LOW
at Palace Theatre
Sunday 07/16/17 (5pm/$27.50)
palacestpaul.com

All Time Low will be headlining the Palace Theatre in St Paul this Sunday, July 16th. Please note that this is an all-ages show so show up early to check out SWMRS, Waterparks and The Wrecks.

We previously caught The Wrecks when they were only 11 months old in October 2016. By now, the Los Angeles alternative rock band are seasoned professionals.

As for bay area quartet SWMRS, we previously caught them in November 2016 and noted, “SWMRS’ music is a very upbeat, in-your-face, style of rock n roll. It’s got a classic sound but a unique feeling to it which makes it something memorable.”

Tour Dates:

07/11 @ Showbox Sodo Seattle, WA
07/13 @ The Complex Salt Lake City, UT
07/14 @ Fillmore Auditorium Denver, CO
07/15 @ Uptown Theater Kansas City, MO
07/16 @ Palace Theatre St. Paul, MN
07/18 @ The Pageant Saint Louis, MO
07/20 @ Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI
07/21 @ Aragon Ballroom Chicago Heights, IL
07/22 @ Eagles Ballroom Milwaukee, WI
07/23 @ Express Live! Columbus, OH
07/25 @ Stage AE Pittsburgh, PA
07/26 @ Rapids Theatre Niagara Falls, NY
07/28 @ House of Blues Boston, MA
07/29 @ The Fillmore Philadelphia, PA
07/30 @ The Fillmore Philadelphia, PA
07/31 @ Central Park New York, NY
08/02 @ Rams Head Live Baltimore, MD
08/03 @ Rams Head Live Baltimore, MD
08/04 @ The Ritz Raleigh, NC
08/05 @ Tabernacle Atlanta, GA
08/06 @ House Of Blues Lake Buena Vista, FL
08/07 @ House Of Blues Lake Buena Vista, FL

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Weezer

Weezer's singer Rivers Cuomo brought out his dad, Frank Cuomo, and they play "Back to the Shack". One of the most touching things I have witness in my many years of watching Weezer shows. …

Graham Parker

Cult new-wave artist Graham Parker will be returning to Brit's Pub, next Sunday, July 12th. You may recall reading about Parker's previous Brit's Pub appearance from July 2013. ....

Quintron

I'll always remember when I saw Quintron and Miss Pussycat at the Triple Rock in 2010. I had no idea there would be a puppet show - right in the middle of a regular concert. ...

Other shows in the area:

07/14/2017 22-year-old rapper Phora will be at the Lumber Exchange Event Center (10 S 5th St, #300, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55305) in Minneapolis to support his forthcoming album Yours Truly Forever. The record comes out August 18th. I’ve listed the address because this is not the typical music venues we normally list. 7pm, $18.
07/14/2017 Queen + Adam Lambert is playing Xcel Energy Center. 7pm, $29.50.
07/14/2017 Our favorite nerdrockers Weezer is headlining Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Cold War Kids and The Relationship will open. 7pm, $25.
07/15/2017 Rolling River Music Festival is a family-friendly free event at Central Park Bandshell in Red Wing, Minnesota. Since it’s in an open area, the show will go on, rain or shine. Bands set to play: Horseplay, Sam Lewis, and Girls Guns and Glory (who headlined the 7th Street Entry the night before). 4pm, FREE.
07/15/2017 Quintron and Miss Pussycat is back in St Paul at the Turf Club. We love them, they put on a puppet show. It’s pretty swell. Makr and Celica to open. 8pm, $15.
07/16/2017 Mitski and Kitten Forever and Half Waif will be triple rocking the Triple Rock Social Club on Sunday. The show is sold out. 7pm, $15/Sold out.
07/17/2017 Jonathan Harms is having a Single Release Show at the 7th Street Entry this Monday. Special guests Noodhammer and Adam Biel to open. 7pm, $8.

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03/09/2017

Minneapolis: March 15 to March 17, 2017

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from March 15 to March 17, 2017.

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Cold War Kids

It's the big 10 year anniversary of local radio station The Current, and they've been selling out all their shows. I believe most, if not all, of their shows will be broadcasting live ....

COLD WAR KIDS
at First Avenue
Wednesday 03/15/17, 7:30pm (Sold Out)
first-avenue.com

Fan-favorites Cold War Kids will be back in town in support of their new album LA Divine. We saw the band in 2015 and 2016 and noted that they hadn’t had an album since 2014’s Hold My Home (Downtown Records)... so it’s good to hear that they finally had the time to put together new songs.

LA Divine is CWK’s sixth album, but their first on major label Capitol Records.

JØUR will open the show.

Tour Dates:

3/10 Baton Rouge, LA Varsity Theatre ^
3/11 Fayetteville, AR George's Majestic^
3/12 Omaha, NE Sokol Auditorium ^
3/14 Madison, WI Majestic ^
3/15 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
3/17 Columbia, MO Blue Note
3/18 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre ^
3/19 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian ^
3/21 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall ^
3/22 Toronto, ON Danforth Music Hall ^
3/23 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE ^
3/24 Covington, KY Madison Theater ^
3/25 Columbus, OH CD102.6 Day
4/1-2 Houston, TX Houston Whatever Fest
6/09 Manchester, TN Bonnaroo Music Festival
8/02 Louisville, KY Palace Theatre *
8/05 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre *
8/11 Seattle, WA WaMu Theater *
8/12 Vancouver, BC SeaWheeze Sunset *
8/15 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheater *
8/17 Albuquerque, NM Villa Hispana *
8/18 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl *
8/19 Reno, NV Grand Theatre *
8/20 Eugene, OR Cuthbert Amphitheatre *
8/24 San Diego, CA CalCoast Credit *
8/25 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl *
9/13 New York, NY Central Park *
9/14 Boston, MA Blue Hills*
9/15 Philadelphia, PA Festival Pier *
9/16 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post *
9/19 Charlottesville, VA Sprint Pavilion *
9/26 Birmingham, AL BJCC Concert Hall *
9/28 Oklahoma City, OK The Criterion *

^ with Middle Kids
* with Young The Giant

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Little Mix

Little Mix are a British pop girl group that came out of the eight season of UK's The X Factor. They were recently featured in BEAT Magazine #5, featuring one of the hottest bands in …

All Them Witches

Nashville's All Them Witches took their name from Roman Polanski's 1968 Rosemary's Baby and released their debut Our Mother Electricity in 2012. They quickly follow up with Lightning At The Door ...

Other shows in the area:

03/15/2017 Chuck Prophet will be at the Turf Club in Saint Paul.

03/15/2017 The Revivalists is headlining Fine Line Music Café. The Ghost Of Paul Revere to open.

03/16/2017 Although The Damnwells officially called it quits after sixteen years, the spirit of the band still reside insides singer Alex Dezen - who will be at the 7th Street Entry next Thursday (with "His Band"). Dezen was previously in town last October 2016.

03/16/2017 Ariana Grande is back at the large stadium Xcel Energy Center. Little Mix to open. Be sure to meet Little Mix at the Mall of America for a promo appearance at 3pm that day.

03/16/2017 Academy Award-winning rapper and songwriter/producer Juicy J will be at Myth in support of his new album Rubba Band Business: The Album. Belly (not to be confused with 90s alternative rock band) and Project Pat will open.

03/16/2017 Vince Staples will be at First Avenue. Special guest Kilo Kish will open. Kish’s debut album Reflections in Real Time is available now.

03/17/2017 All Them Witches returns to the Turf Club this Friday, March 17th.

03/17/2017 Martha Davis And The Motels and The Smithereens will be playing Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant.

03/17/2017 Miranda Lambert with Old Dominion and Aubrie Sellers will be at Xcel Energy Center.

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07/09/2016

Photos: Basilica Block Party (08 July 2016)

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Basilica Block Party

The 20th Anniversary of the Basilica Block Party is taking place on Friday (July 11) and Saturday (July 12). I have mentioned before that it's not a great place to see music (because of the talkers....

Death Cab for Cutie

Cold War Kids

It's the big 10 year anniversary of local radio station The Current, and they've been selling out all their shows. I believe most, if not all, of their shows will be broadcasting live ....

The first night of the Basilica Block Party just took place on Friday (July 8th). I'm working on my notes and setlist, but in the meantime, here are some general information and photographs from the Friday night party.

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BASILICA BLOCK PARTY
at Basilica St. Mary
Friday, 07/08/16, 5pm ($60)
Saturday, 07/09/16, 5pm ($60)
basilicablockparty.org

Once again, the incredibly popular Basilica Block Party is taking place this weekend, July 8th and 9th at the Basilica St. Mary in Minneapolis.

July 8:

Great Clips Stage