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The Wild Hearts Tour, feat. Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, Julien Baker, at Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis (09 Aug 2022)

Sharon Van Etten Setlist Headspace Comeback Kid No One's Easy to Love Anything Come Back I'll Try Used To It Serpents Every Time the Sun Comes Up Mistakes Born Seventeen -- Encore -- Darkish Like I Used To Angel Olsen Setlist Dream Thing Big Time Ghost On Right Now All Mirrors Lark Go Home Through the Fires Chance Julien Baker Setlist Sprained Ankle Bloodshot Tokyo Relative Fiction Ziptie Hardline Faith Healer Heatwave Favor Ringside Tour Dates Aug. 15 - Shelburne, VT @ The Green * Aug. 16 - LaFayette, NY @ Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards * Aug. 18 - Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion * Aug. 19 - Philadelphia, PA @ Skyline Stage at The Mann * Aug. 20 - New York, NY @ Central Park Summerstage* Aug. 21 - New York, NY @ Central Park Summerstage * * = with Spencer. Read More Sharon Van Etten "Hey Minneapolis. There you are! It's been too long, thanks for coming out tonight," Sharon Van Etten commented at the nice turnout for her show at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Wednesday, July 16th. … Angel Olsen Angel Olsen will be headlining First Avenue on October 2nd. Olsen fans can look forward to Phases, a collection of B-sides, rarities, and demos on November 10th via Jagjaguwar. ... Julien Baker American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Julien Baker released her critically acclaimed album, Little Oblivions, during the pandemic, through Matador Records. …

The Wild Hearts Tour, featuring Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker, stopped by the Surly Brewing Festival Field, in Minneapolis, on Tuesday, August 9th. Due to city noise ordinances rules, these city “festivals”, like block parties, has to end by a certain time… so generally these shows starts at 5pm, when the sun’s still out.

On my original music schedule, Alaska native Quinn Christopherson was supposed to open the show.

I later found out that Christopherson won’t be joining the Wild Hearts Tour, until Chicago (August 10), because he would be busy opening for the Here and Now shows, featuring Courtney Barnett and Lucy Dacus. We did catch him at the Here and Now show at The Midland on August 8th, and wrote, “The music began with rising Anchorage singer-songwriter Quinn Christopherson, whose debut full-length, Write Your Name in Pink will be released September 16 for a half-hour set, accompanied by only his guitarist and beginning with the title track from his I Am Bubblegum EP. “My family has been telling stories forever, and this is how I tell mine”, Christopherson explained after the new “Celine”, a touching song about his mother.”

Anyway, the Surly Brewing Festival Field, which is next to the Surly Brewing Co. tavern, is one of the few open-air venues in the Minneapolis area. From our experience, we have Rock the Garden (at the Walker Arts Sculpture Garden), Basilica Block Party (currently on hold due to the pandemic), Music in the Zoo (currently on hold), and Cabooze Plaza (at the parking lot at the Cabooze)… so there’s not a lot of active/current open-air options.

The nice thing about the Surly Brewing shows is that they will open up a disused weighing station for free self-parking. I don’t know the capacity, but I am assuming you must arrive early to get a parking spot… otherwise, if it’s full, I am assuming you are on your own.

Fans showed up early to see the Wild Hearts Tour, which almost everyone buying Wild Hearts Tour-branded T-Shirts and tote bags!

Julien Baker started the show. She commented that the last time she played the Surly was with the all-women show Courtney Barnett and Lucy Dacus in July 2018. She was still new the music scene back then, and we commented it as much: “When we saw her in 2017, we described the then-15-year-old as “shy” and her songs were being “drowned out by the chatty crowd”. Seeing Baker, nearly a year later, I can tell you that she’s more confident and taking command of the stage. She’ll sometime scream on some songs, which can be such a powerful thing to hear from this very young singer. To be honest, the crowd loved her. She’s really built up an audience here, and fans were listening and cheering to everything Baker had to say. For example, she mentioned the word “women”, and the girls in the audience cheered loudly.”

Baker continues to build up her fanbase here… and it should be interesting to seeing her with other strong women, like with Phoebe Bridgers’ boygenius project.

Angel Olsen was next. Everyone in the band dressed in mono-color, with Olsen in banana yellow. The first thing she commented on was how bright the sun was… clearly not used to playing in the day time. “Look at that. The sun. It leaves nothing to the imagination,” Olsen stated. After a brief pause, “But my thoughts are my own. My thoughts are mysterious. You don’t know what I’m thinking!”

We haven’t seen Olsen since Oct 2017, and after five years, our statement, “Angel Olsen has a voice that makes knees weak, blind men see and dreams come true” still rings true.

Setlist

Speaking about a long time, wow, we haven’t seen Sharon Van Etten since July 2014. What happened was after the release of Are We There in 2014, Van Etten decided to take a break from music to pursue acting, raise a family, and studied at the Brooklyn College on psychology and mental health counseling.

It’s good to have Sharon Van Etten back. She looked and sounded as she did eight years ago… as if she never left. Starting with “Headspace” and “Comeback Kid”, it’s like she’s telling the story of her own journey. She is the comeback kid.

Van Etten’s new album, We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong, is out now Jagjaguwar.

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Sharon Van Etten at Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis (09 Aug 2022)

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Courtney Barnett / Lucy Dacus / Quinn Christopherson - Here and There Festival, Kansas City (2022-08-08)

COURTNEY BARNETT SETLIST Rae Street Sunfair Sundown Avant Gardener Need a Little Time Nameless, Faceless Small Poppies Turning Green Here's the Thing Sunday Roast Depreston Walkin' on Eggshells Elevator Operator If I Don't Hear from You Tonight History Eraser Pedestrian at Best Write a List of Things to Look Forward To Oh the Night (with Quinn Christopherson) Before You Gotta Go LUCY DACUS SETLIST Triple Dog Dare First Time Addictions Hot & Heavy Christine VBS Partner in Crime Brando Thumbs I Don't Wanna Be Funny Anymore Kissing Lessons Believe (Cher cover) Night Shift QUINN CHRISTOPHERSON SETLIST Bubblegum Celine Evelene Loaded Gun 2005 I Don’t Like Who I Am (?) HERE AND THERE FESTIVAL TOUR DATES AUG 09 st. louis, mo the factory AUG 10 cleveland, oh the agora AUG 12 harrisburg, pa harrisburg university at xl live AUG 13 north adams, ma mass moca AUG 14 syracuse, ny beak & skiff apple orchards AUG 16 chicago, il salt shed AUG 20 portland, or edgefield AUG 21 redmond, wa marymoor park AUG 26 stanford, ca frost amphitheater at stanford AUG 28 san diego, ca humphrey’s concerts by the bay AUG 31 dallas, tx the factory in deep ellum SEP 01 austin, tx acl live at the moody theater SEP 03 denver, co mission ballroom

“I got lost somewhere between Here And There, I’m not sure what the town was called” – Courtney Barnett “Scotty Says” (2012 song)

As indie singer-songwriter-guitarist Courtney Barnett first started playing shows, she drove long distances through the Australian countryside, passing through numerous small towns before arriving at the next bigger city. She would later realize that these towns were filled with community, experience, and stories.

That journeying instinct has culminated in her organizing and curating the Here and There Festival, a 15-stop show with a rotating lineup of almost two dozen total artists, that would begin in Kansas City at The Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland.

Barnett has also owned a label (Milk! Records) for a decade so she also has curated a limited cassette/digital compilation in conjunction with the tour, to raise money for organizations supporting reproductive justice, with all profits going towards the National Network of Abortion Funds and Advocates For Youth. Pre-order it here.

Additionally, non-profit Sounds of Saving are tour partners- their mission uses the connection to music as a direct path to mental well-being. The group on-site also highlighted the recent implementation of the 988 number to a network of suicide/crisis lifeline call centers. Pride Haven were also on-site at the Kansas City show – SAVE, Inc.’s overnight shelter who offer a welcoming environment for transition-aged 18-24 youth, facing homelessness.

The music began with rising Anchorage singer-songwriter Quinn Christopherson, whose debut full-length, Write Your Name in Pink will be released September 16 for a half-hour set, accompanied by only his guitarist and beginning with the title track from his I Am Bubblegum EP. “My family has been telling stories forever, and this is how I tell mine”, Christopherson explained after the new “Celine”, a touching song about his mother.

Christopherson was verbally pleased to be playing indoors again after numerous outdoor shows and “2005”, which included several throwback references (17 years ago?!, kinda made us feel old!) and pined for a simpler time. “I do like who I am today” Christopherson admitted after their final number, “...it’s an old song”.

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As the analog home movies began rolling on-screen, we knew it was time for an hour-long set from singer/songwriter Lucy Dacus, who we caught headlining in Lawrence back in February.

We were just happy to see Dacus upright and recovered, as she spent several shows singing and playing on her back, after slipping some discs but still determined to carry on performing.

We first caught Dacus live in Spring 2018 and have proudly watched her grow into a performer of more confidence and watched her fan base grow exponentially as well. 2021’s “Home Video” remains her latest full-length (and a VHS graphic rolled on-screen between songs), with a few new singles released since.

The same band as previous accompanied her, including secret weapon, guitarist Jacob Blizard and though things started more solemn with 2021’s “Triple Dog Dare”, tempo would soon pick up.

Though the set was an abridged version of her headlining set in February, it still sounded fresh and relevant, especially to the loyal fans that hang on her every word, with numerous traveling from around the country to see this opening date. The crowd responded well early to 2018’s “Addictions” which offers the great conflicting lyric, “You've got a sense of adventure and a penchant for comfort that keeps you at home”.

“This is what a theater should look like” Dacus said, looking around, also remembering a very early date at the venue opening for Houndmouth. “Did anyone here go to vacation bible school?” she asked before launching into “VBS” as a crowd roar went up, “Predictable…!” she quipped.

Recent two-minute single, “Kissing Lessons” (which Dacus described as “a little gay song”) was played as the video played behind the band, then the group launched into a slowed and atmospheric version of Cher’s “Believe”, stripping away all the dance beats and auto-tune vocals, leaving the longing of the song’s lyrics exposed. The still-powerful 2018 song “Night Shift” would end the set, with many singing along to the heartbreaking but empowered lyrics.

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As colleague Vu has noted previous, we’ve had Melbourne native Courtney Barnett on our radar for a decade, first praising her debut two EPs in 2013. We saw her in Chicago in February 2014 (sold out), Varsity Theater in June 2014 (Sold Out), Rock the Garden in June 2015, Desert Daze in October 2017, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile in October 2017 (Sold Out), Surly Brewing Festival in July 2018 and Rock the Garden 2019, so ahem, we have some history.

Her latest full-length is last November’s Things Take Time, Take Time (on Mom+Pop) and she began her eighty-minute headlining set with the first two songs from the new record, “Rae Street” and “Sunfair Sundown” before elevating things with her breakout single, 2015’s “Avant Gardener”.

Only accompanied by bassist Bones Sloane and drummer Dave Mudie, the sound was still big with Barnett not saying very much between songs (as usual, so no mention of fellow Australian Olivia Newton-John, who died earlier that day).

Her stream of consciousness style lyrics and irrefutable guitar skills made for a mesmerizing performance in mostly minimal lighting. 2021’s “Turning Green” turned things slightly funkier, with Barnett even singing as she played cowbell then “Here’s the Thing” had her confessing, “I'm not afraid of heights, maybe I'm just scared of falling.”

“Any real estate agents here? This song’s for you...it’s a happy song” she remarked before 2015’s “Depreston” and she described the new “If I Don't Hear from You Tonight” as “a love sing” asking if anyone in the crowd was on a first date.

The end of the main set would really ramp up with an energetic “Pedestrian at Best” and the forward-chugging “Write a List of The Things to Look Forward To”, followed by a two-song encore beginning with the Dylan-esque “Oh the Night”, the new album’s closing track, where Barnett harmonized with Christopherson, who came back on stage to lend a vocal hand.

The show ended ideally with road song “Before You Gotta Go” and Barnett assuring the crowd “you’re always on my mind” and the feeling seemed to be mutual with so many singing along.

With a touring festival that promotes both wandering and inclusion, those themes might seem like polar opposites, but in fact, end up being very closely related. And based on the first tour stop and the roster of so many musically interesting artists, The Here and There Festival seems like a show worth getting lost in.

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We♥KC- August 8-15, 2022 Upcoming Shows (Kansas City / Lawrence KS)

Read More Courtney Barnett Melbourne's Courtney Barnett was previously here earlier this year, which we caught in Chicago, but now she's back with a full expanded North American tour.…

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These may be called the “dog days” of summer, but there are no “dogs” in this week’s group of great area shows. If anyone got into Saturday’s Glass Animals secret acoustic promo-only show at a KC distillery, consider yourself very lucky.

With the heat continuing, take precautions for any outdoor shows. Kansas surprised the nation with their recent vote on the state amendment question, and now it’s time to go out, sip a cold one, and support live music.

Here’s what’s happening in the Kansas City/Lawrence, KS metro August 8^th– 15^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 8

Here and There Festival featuring Courtney Barnett, Lucy Dacus and Quinn Christopherson, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. $40.50-$60.50

‘Here And There’ is a concept partially born of Barnett’s love of curation. Barnett has owned a Melbourne-based label (Milk! Records) for a decade now and we’ve followed her ever since, even before her US successes. Most recent album is last November’s Things Take Time, Take Time.

For this first stop of the tour, Lucy Dacus joins up, who we saw flat on her back earlier this year in Lawrence, after slipping some discs in her back, but was determined to carry on with shows. 2021’s “Home Video” remains her latest full-length, but we’ve seen several new singles since.

Opening singer-songwriter Quinn Christopherson has set September 16 for the debut album release of Write Your Name in Pink.

Non-profit Sounds of Saving, have partnered on the tour, and their mission is to use the connection to music as a direct path to mental well being. The group on-site will include a representative from the local 988 call center, one mental health professional, and someone from Sounds of Saving.

Tim Heidecker (comedian), The Truman, $49.50

We’ve followed the eclectic comedian for years, both solo and as part of duo Tim and Eric, seeing them most recently in 2017. Newest album High School came out earlier this spring.

Thundercat, Grinders KC, $35-$75

On our radar for years, the aka Stephen Bruner is a bass-playing monster, as evidenced when he opened for Red Hot Chili Peppers in arenas years ago. Last studio release, It Is What It Is, won both GRAMMY and Libera Awards and he even appeared in couple episodes of the Disney+ series The Book of Boba Fett.

Red Fang, recordBar, $20

The Portland hard alternative four-piece band is back with 2021’s Arrows, and a tour which was delayed by the pandemic, but now back on course. Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin: Stygian Bough, which is a doom metal collaboration and Help slated to open. 

Tuesday Aug 9

Father John Misty w Suki Waterhouse, Arvest Bank at the Midland, $39.99-$59.99

WHM loves you, honeybear-- We’ve covered the aka Josh Tillman since well before he adopted his current stage name and the new record is Chloe and the Next 20^th Century, an ambitious fifth studio album under the FJM name, which he’s performed numerous times with a symphony orchestra.

We last caught him live, closing out the 2018 edition of Rock the Garden in Minneapolis.

Opening is Suki Waterhouse, the better half of actor Robert Pattinson and who dabbles in a little of everything- acting, modeling, and music, with newest singles being “Devil I Know” and “Wild Side”.

Anastasia (musical) at Starlight Theatre August 9-14, 2022

Inspired by the films, the transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an adventure to help her find home, love, and family.

Anastasia features a book by playwright Terrence McNally, new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) based on original direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak with choreography by Peggy Hickey and tour direction by Sarah Hartmann.

Imagine Dragons w Macklemore, Kings Elliot, T-Mobile Center, $45.50-$155

Indie rockers out on their summer leg of their Mercury Tour, in support of latest releases, Mercury Act I and Act II. We’ve seen the band live numerous times, from their humble beginnings in tiny clubs, to part of NFL Superbowl and MLB All-Star Game weekends and they always seem to bring the excitement live, as well as remind us of positive mental health.

Macklemore is currently rolling solo (without Ryan Lewis) but we saw the duo bring the house down ten years ago at the MN State Fair. Newest singles are “Next Year” w/Windsor and Ryan Lewis, and the new “Chant” with Tones and I.

Kings Elliot is a buzzworthy Swiss-born, London-based young new artist, who released EP Chaos in my Court late last year and a preorder is up for upcoming EP, Bored of the Circus with featured single, “Butterfly Pen.”

Murder by Death Lemonade Park, $32

Bloomington, IN indie rockers just released new album, Spell/Bound last week and we last saw them in 2016. Their electric cello sound gives a haunting goth edge to their sound and this Tour from the Crypt show also features Amigo the Devil and Samantha Crain, who we just caught live in May.

Ian Sweet / BNNY / Pure XTC, recordBar, $15

She’s aka Jillian Medford, an alternative singer-songwriter from LA and is out in support of 2021’s Show Me How You Disappear. We literally just caught this show, days ago in Minneapolis.Chicago’s BNNY has their debut album just out now.

Wednesday Aug 10

Sleigh Bells w N3PTUNE, The Truman. $30-$60

The Brooklyn noise pop duo is on the road supporting Texis, (with its current single “Justine Go Genesis” ) released at the end of last year and has been a band for almost fifteen years now. We caught them live in Fall 2016 when their last album signaled a bit of a sound change.

Black Pistol Fire with The Shooks, recordBar. $20

Quite simply one of the most incendiary live acts to currently grace a live stage, this Toronto via Austin TX duo mixes post punk rock with a Southern edge and is in support of last year’s Look Alive album. We caught them live in 2021 and in 2017 and were happily taken aback each time by their efforts. They’ve recently been dropping in a Childish Gambino and older Fleetwood Mac cover into their live sets.

(Updated: Lillie Mae has decided to bow out of the tour, instead working on a "secret project")

Ballyhoo! and Shwayze, Bottleneck. $20

The Maryland reggae pop/punk band are Warped Tour veterans and put out the Planet Sad Boi EP last year, with latest single, “The Front Porch”, out most recently. Alt hip-hop opener Schwayze (aka Aaron Smith) last released 2019’s Beach Boy album, so is likely due for new music.

Thursday Aug 11

Brett Young, Kansas City Live! $30-$70

The country pop singer’s latest album is last year’s Weekends Look a Little Different These Days, a happy result of the birth of his new daughter Presley, and the Orange County native also released a Christmas album last year. Live, he’s recently worked in a John Hiatt cover song among his own hits.

Friday Aug 12

Incubus with Sublime with Rome, Aquadolls, Azura Amphitheater. 

UPDATE: BONNER SPRINGS KS, MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO AND TINLEY PARK, IL SHOWS NOW POSTPONED

Michael Franti & Spearhead, Grinders KC, $35-$75

It’s always a “good day for a good day” when Michael Franti & Spearhead play, and their joyous vibe of feel-good, life-affirming music, is what everyone needs as we slowly move past the pandemic. We caught them live recently, last fall at an outdoor street party in Lawrence, and even performing as only a trio, everyone was thoroughly entertained and in appreciation of the return of live music.

The new release Follow Your Heart was released in June and reflects our shared struggle of the last couple years and encourages listening to your inner voice and being your authentic self.

Santa Fe Klan, Uptown Theater, $59.50-$85

Hip hop artist from Guanajuato, México, aka Ángel Quezada is out on his 15-stop Mar y Tierra Tour. With six albums under his name, he was a finalist of MIDEM´s “Talent Accelerator” and named The Latin Youth´s voice.

Drake White, Power and Light District, $20

We just caught the Alabama native live last month as part of the massive three-day Country Stampede at the Heartland in Topeka with an hour-long set on the second stage, and he returns to the area in support of his March full-length The Optimystic.

Goatwhore, Granada. $20

After sharing Spring stages with Gwar and Brujeria, the New Orleans black metal band headlines a night not for the faint of heart. Comments guitarist Sammy Duet, “We’re excited to be back on the road … Expect absolute debauchery and chaos, maniacs!”

Starcrawler, recordBar, $15

LA pop punk band has a brand-new album out, She Said, with latest single, “Stranded” and has been working in a frantic Ramones cover into current live sets. The Bad Ideas scheduled to open.

Saturday Aug 13

Decemberists with Brigid Mae Power, Grinders KC, $35-$99

Calling it the Arise from the Bunkers! Tour, count us as fans of the longtime Portland indie band, with the band celebrating over two decades. Singer-songwriter Colin Meloy also has a book coming this fall. Live, we caught them in a memorable show back in 2015 and more recently, they’ve been ending their main set with a cover of The Smiths’ “Ask.”

The Lumineers with Gregory Alan Isakov, T-Mobile Center. $49-$89

Out on their Brightside Tour, in support of fourth studio album of the same name, the core band is just a duo, Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, though they bring a full band with them.

The Colorado indie folk group recorded a cover of The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven” as a bonus track for the new album and live their recent twenty-five song set includes a cover of Tom Petty’s “Walls.” We caught them as part of a stacked lineupp at Target Center in Minneapolis in 2017.

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Knuckleheads. $20

The Austin TX blues funk rock band always invites you to “come to my party” and this venue seems the ideal place to see them live. We caught them in the summer of 2014 at the Tour de Fat Beer and Bike Festival and previous to that, at First Avenue in Minneapolis the previous Autumn. In 2020, they released single, “Five Dollars.”

Sunday Aug 14

Melissa Etheridge, Liberty Hall, $69-$199

The pride of Leavenworth, KS returns to her home state for a relatively intimate show in support of One Way Out (on BMG Records). The album is composed of unreleased songs written in the late 80's and early 90's, but recorded recently with her original band, with two songs recorded live at the Roxy in LA in 2002. Expect all the previous hits played live as well. (Note: vaxx status is required)

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Uptown. $45-$249

It’s fabulous! RuPaul’s Drag Race World Tour returns with an all-new production for 2022 - an experiment gone wrong has sent the audience spiraling through time with no way of returning to the present. Join Kameron Michaels, Rose, Vanessa Vanjie, Yvie Oddly and finalists from the upcoming 14th Season on a journey through iconic periods of history in hopes of finding your way back to 2022.

Oliver Tree, Arvest Bank at the Midland, $29.50-$59.50

The Santa Cruz, CA singer-songwriter/rapper has his second studio release out, Cowboy Tears supposedly a final album which follows up 2020's Ugly Is Beautiful which reached #1 on Billboard's Rock chart. Recent single “I Hate You” is not on the new LP. JAWNY, Huddy slated to open.

Sleeping With Sirens with Don Broco, Point North and Garzi, The Truman. $32-$55

The Orlando post hardcore alt-rock group is out on a 24-date summer U.S. tour dubbed "Ctrl + Alt + Delete" with KC being the final show on the leg. Their most recent record, 2019's How It Feels to Be Lost, featured songs "Leave It All Behind" and "Agree to Disagree" and single "Bloody Knuckles," came out last year, though we’re interested to hear their version of The Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris”.

Monday Aug 15

take a day off

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Minneapolis: January 22 to January 24

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01/22 Courtney Barnett at Palace Theatre Read More Courtney Barnett Melbourne's Courtney Barnett was previously here earlier this year, which we caught in Chicago, but now she's back with a full expanded North American tour.…

01/22/2022 Saturday

Courtney Barnett
with Julia Jacklin
at Palace Theatre
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Our favorite Australian Courtney Barnett is returning to Minnesota on January 22nd, 2022. Her third studio album Things Take Time, Take Time is out now.

Fellow Australian Julia Jacklin to open.

Tour dates:

01/22 - Minneapolis, MN @ Palace Theatre
01/23 - Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre
01/22 - Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theater
01/25 - Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Theatre
01/26 - Columbus, OH @ Express Live
01/30 - Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
01/28 - Nashville, TN @ Ryman
01/29 - Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern
01/31 - Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
02/2 - Washington DC @ 9:30 Club
02/3 - Washington DC @ 9:30 Club
02/4 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Met
02/5 - New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
02/7 - New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall
02/8 - Boston, MA @ Wang Theatre
02/10 - Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
02/11 - Montreal, QC @ Mtelus
02/12 - Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall

01/22 Eivør at The Cedar Read More Eivør Faroese folk electronica artist Eivør will be stopping by the Cedar Cultural Center on Saturday, January 22nd. Her latest album Segl, which was produced by Lana Del Rey collaborator Dan Heath, is out now. … Emily Jane White Oakland’s musician, songwriter, and poet Emily Jane White’s fifth album, They Moved in Shadow All Together is coming out June 10, 2016 on Talitres Records. .…

01/22/2022 Saturday

Eivør
with Emily Jane White
at The Cedar Cultural Center
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Faroese folk electronica artist Eivør will be stopping by the Cedar Cultural Center on Saturday, January 22nd. Her latest album Segl, which was produced by Lana Del Rey collaborator Dan Heath, is out now.

Segl got a lot of buzz, thanks to featuring appearances from Ásgeir (who we saw in Sept 2017) and Einar Selvik of Wardruna.

Emily Jane White will open.

Tour dates:

01/14 Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
01/15 Le Poisson Rouge - New York, NY
01/16 The Sinclair - Cambridge, MA
01/18 Le National - Montreal, QC
01/19 The Great Hall - Toronto, ON
01/21 Thalia Hall - Chicago, IL
01/22 Cedar Cultural Center - Minneapolis, MN
01/24 Fox Theatre - Boulder, CO
01/27 Old Church - Portland, OR
01/28 Rickshaw Theatre - Vancouver, BC
01/29 Crocodile - Seattle, WA
01/31 Chapel - San Francisco, CA
02/2 El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
03/18 Musikhuset Aarhus Århus, Denmark
03/18 Musikkhuset, Aarhus DK
03/19 Kilden Performing Arts Norway
03/20 Rockefeller Music Hall Oslo, Norway
03/21 Slaktkyrkan Stockholm, Sweden
03/22 Slagthuset Malmö, Sweden
03/23 Pustervik Göteborg, Sweden
03/24 Kedelhuset Silkeborg, Denmark
04/8 Vegas City Hall Moscow, Russia
04/9 Kolizey Concert Hall Zelenogorsk, Russia

01/22 The Current at First Ave Read More Low Cut Connie Low Cut Connie (Adam Weiner, James Everhart, Will Donnelly, Larry Scotton, and Lucas Rinz) will be in town in support of their latest Dirty Pictures (Part 1) via Contender Records. … Jade Bird Pandora’s “Artists to Watch for 2019”, Jade Bird, will be headlining First Avenue on October 4th. Tour Dates …

01/22/2022 Saturday

The Current's 17th Anniversary Party
featuring Low Cut Connie, Jade Bird, Genesis Owusu, and Kiss the Tiger
at First Avenue
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One of the best live acts touring today is Low Cut Connie… and they are the headliner for local radio station The Current’s birthday bash on their first birthday bash.

Other bands on the set:

Jade Bird is touring in support of with her new album Different Kinds of Light, the followup to her self-titled debut record on Glassnote Records.

Acclaimed Australian-Ghanaian Genesis Owusu has a debut album Smiling With No Teeth on House Anxiety / Ourness.

Local band Kiss the Tiger to open. They were the 2017 finalist in the Star Tribune’s “Are You Local?” contest.

Tour Dates:

12/31 - Atlantic City, NJ - Anchor Rock Club
1/19 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
1/20 - Fort Wayne, IN - Piere’s
1/22 - Minneapolis, MN - 1st Ave
1/23 - Milwaukee, WI - Backroom @ Colectivo
1/25 - Bloomington, IN - Buskirk-Chumley Theater
1/26 - Louisville, KY - Headliners Music Hall
1/27 - Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl
1/29 - Towson, MD - The Reecher
2/19 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle
2/21 - St. Louis, MO - Old Rock House
2/22 - Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck
2/24 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
2/27 - Tempe, AZ - Innings Festival
3/1 - San Diego, CA - Casbah
3/2 - Costa Mesa, CA - The Wayfarer
3/4 - Menlo Park, CA - THe Guild Theatre
3/8 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
3/9 - Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern

01/24 Diet Cig at 7th Street Read More Diet Cig We caught Diet Cig’s first-ever Minneapolis appearance in June 2017 and wrote, “…singer/guitarist Alex Luciano was clearly the center of attention as she kicked and danced and drum-stand her way to our hearts. The band is still very ...

01/24/2022 Monday

Diet Cig
with Chase Petra
at 7th St Entry
first-avenue.com

I remember when I saw Diet Cig (duo - Alex Luciano and Noah Bowman), I thought the band was so full of life. The energy, full of life in their eyes, as they played the 7th Street for the first time in Jun 2017.

The two are returning to the 7th Street Entry on January 24. Their new live abum, Diet Cig: Live at Studio Two Three is out now.

Diet Cig is bringing along their friend, Chase Petra, who described themselves as “good ol' fashioned mess”.

Diet Cig tour dates

1/20/22 - Pittsburgh, PA - Andy Warhol Museum
1/21/22 - Lakewood, OH - Mahall's
1/22/22 - Columbus, OH - Rumba Cafe
1/23/22 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
1/24/22 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th St. Entry
1/26/22 - Winnipeg, MB - Park Theater
1/27/22 - Saskatoon, SK - Amigo’s Cantina
1/28/22 - Calgary, AB - Broken City
1/29/22 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
2/2/22 - Omaha, NE - Reverb Lounge
2/3/22 - St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway
2/4/22 - Louisville, KY - Zanzabar
2/5/22 - Durham, NC - Motorco Music Hall
2/6/22 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade - Hell
2/8/22 - Richmond, VA - The Broadberry

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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Rock the Garden 2019 at Walker Art Center (29 June 2019)

Rock the Garden 2019 The National Setlist You Had Your Soul With You Quiet Light Hey Rosey Don't Swallow the Cap Bloodbuzz Ohio Oblivions Where Is Her Head So Far, So Fast The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness Graceless I Am Easy to Find Fake Empire Rylan Light Years Mr. November Terrible Love Courtney Barnett Setlist Avant Gardener City Looks Pretty Small Talk Need a Little Time Nameless, Faceless I'm Not Your Mother, I'm Not Your Bitch Small Poppies Depreston Are You Looking After Yourself? Everybody Here Hates You Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go to the Party Pedestrian at Best Heart Bones Setlist Open Relations Little Dancer Don't Read The Comments Unforgivable Control I Like Your Way Dashboard Disappearer This Time It's Different Hungry Eyes (Eric Carmen cover) Dem Atlas Setlist Tomorrow Party Never Belonged Early Train All We Got Bad Loves Company Music Man with Lady Midnight All We Got Perfect Day Can It Fall Gratitude The Beths Setlist Great No One Not Running You Wouldn't Like Me Idea/Intent Whatever Less Than Thou Future Me Hates Me River Run: Lvl 1 Uptown Girl Happy Unhappy Little Death Read More Rock the Garden As usual, the Rock the Garden did a great job organizing the music festival. Although the original scheduled was delayed about 30 minutes, because of the weather... once the music started, they did an amazing job getting things back on track. … The National The National dropped their 6th album last month titled Trouble Will Find Me. The album (featuring such talents as St Vincent, Sharon Van Etten and Richard Reed Perry of Arcade Fire), took nearly three years to cultivate and climbed the… Courtney Barnett Melbourne's Courtney Barnett was previously here earlier this year, which we caught in Chicago, but now she's back with a full expanded North American tour.… X Legendary Los Angeles punk band X (not to be confused with Australian band X or Japanese band X or London band The xx) recently made a semi-rare Minneapolis appearance last night at Mill City Nights. … Heart Bones Heart Bones is kicking off their tour at the Turf Club in St Paul. This is the new project from local favorite Har Mar Superstar and Sabrina Ellis (of Sweet Spirit). … deM atlaS Just over thirty-five minutes, but made the most of things, playing the marquee track ‘Own Light’ from the latest record early then bringing deM atlaS back up to the stage for the new ‘Special Effects’, before working next into a freestyle rap .… Bad Bad Hats SPIN Magazine’s “Artist To Watch” for July 2015, Minneapolis-based Bad Bad Hats recently announced their tour with Saddle Creek’s Mynabirds, in support of … Adia Victoria Adia Victoria The Nashville-based artist travels the land of Delta blues, afro punk, and country and with Beyond The Bloodhounds. Adia reveals a fresh reference point on .…

Once again, Rock the Garden (organized by the Walker Art Center, 89.3 The Current, and Minnesota Public Radio) proved to be one of the best music festivals in the Twin Cities. Held at the Walker Art Sculpture Garden, the 21 year old festival have brought some of the biggest and best and most diverse musical acts to the area.

This year they surprised us with a couple of new amenities, including the American Sign Language interpreters in the front of the stage to make lyrics accessible to those that needed it, and free Wi-Fi access and power-charging stations from Atomic Data. I hope these services will be offered again in future Rock the Garden shows, because we heavily relied on the Wi-Fi and charging stations! It’s these little things that makes RTG so enjoyable.

We’ll break the recap between the two stages:

GARDEN STAGE

Chicago Tribune called The Beths, one of the “best up-and-coming bands”, so we were really eager to catch this young New Zealand trio (Elizabeth Stokes, Jonathan Pearce and Benjamin Sinclair) on tour. This is also partly because they are one of those few bands that we haven’t covered and was excited to see their first time in the area.

According to guitarist/vocalist Jonathan Pearce, the band have been on a co-headlining tour with Bad Bad Hats since February 2019, so they were pretty happy to share the stage once again with the local band.

The band basically played their debut Future Me Hates Me, available now from Carpark Records.

Nashville’s Adia Victoria was next on the Garden Stage. We caught Victoria when she was touring for her debut record in June 2016 and noted, “Adia Victoria must love to play live, you can just tell by her exaggerated movements and singing songs from Beyond The Bloodhounds. Victoria seemed really happy to play the 7th Street Entry (which is the smaller room for the historic First Avenue), as she is a big Prince fan.”

What a difference a few years make, as her new record Silences (Canvasback Records) is strongly supported by The Current (according to the introduction by Mark Wheat) and Victoria was recently won the 2019 Songwriters Hall of Fame Holly Prize.

Victoria thanked Aaron Dessner (from The National) by name and mentioned that he produced her Silences album.

Minneapolis’ Bad Bad Hats (Kerry Alexander, Chris Hoge, Connor Davison) closed out the Garden Stage. This was the group’s first time playing at Rock the Garden, and they were both excited and seemingly nervous…. Especially, when Alexander was trying to explain/dedicate their new song “Wide Right” to the sports team Buffalo Bills.

The last time we saw BBH, in September 2015, we suggested: “There was a strong turnout and buzz for local favorites Bad Bad Hats, who recently appeared on Stereogum and local station The Current.”

Bad Bad Hat’s latest release is Wide Right EP, available now on Afternoon Records.

MAIN STAGE

Rhymesayers’ Dem Atlas, stylized as deM atlaS, officially started the Rock the Garden 2019 show. He’s joined on stage by drummer L.A. and DJ Keezy.

The singer launched into many of his hits, including “Tomorrow Party”, “Never Belonged”, and set closer “Gratitude”… but we have to say the highlight of his set was bringing on Lady Midnight to help him sing “Music Man”. Lady Midnight would outro the song to Lauryn Hill’s “Doo-Wop (That Thing)”. Dem Atlas then declared Lady Midnight as “the best artist in the Twin Cities!”

Dem Atlas’ latest album Bad Actress is out now on Rhymesayers Records.

Personally speaking, Minneapolis/Austin’s Heart Bones was really our favorite of all the RTG 2019 bands. This band is fun and silly, and it’s what we love about this new project from Har Mar Superstar and Sabrina Ellis.

A little history about the group, the two met on tour in 2016 and would often invade each other’s shows. For example, at Sweet Spirit’s show in April 2017, Har Mar showed up to sing a cover of Pulp’s “Common People”. Watching them on stage, you can tell the two shared this wonderful chemistry.

Heart Bones formed around November 2018 as a cover-lover group, performing the Dirty Dancing soundtrack… but based on what we’ve heard at RTG, it seems like the pop/synth group wants to play more original songs.

They have recorded a debut album (or perhaps putting on the finishing touches), so all the songs we heard were new to us. However, when Ellis noticed someone singing along to their songs, Har Mar jokingly concluded that, “the album’s been leaked!”

We have a guessing title setlist, but the song titles would like be different or changed when their debut comes out. The only song for certain we can tell you they played is a cover of Eric Carmen’s “Hungry Eyes”.

Heart Bones is heading out on tour starting July 3rd with Good F*** (they should change their name to Good Food, since we can’t print their name without censoring).

If you asked me, all the older fans were very eager to have Los Angeles’ X back in town. As we previously mentioned, the band’s name is impossible to search for in the Google-age. Still, the first wave punk band, featuring original members of vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist/bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer D. J. Bonebrake, proudly played through their decade plus of music.

Like many bands, they did take a long hiatus, but reformed in the early 2000’s. We caught the group in Aug 2015, July 2017 (Exene and John Doe only), and Sep 2017 and mentioned, “In typical X-fashion, the band’s set changes from night to night, so if there were truly hardcore fans following them night after night, it was a treat to see what songs made it on their set. A couple of covers were played, Jerry Lee Lewis’ ‘Breathless’ and The Doors’ ‘Soul Kitchen’. ‘Soul Kitchen’ was a special song that appeared on their debut album Los Angeles, and it closed out their set.”

Returning to the Rock the Garden stage for the second time was Courtney Barnett, looking good and ready to rock. As previously written, we’ve been covering Barnett before she came to the USA, praising her debut two Eps in 2013. We saw her in Chicago in February 2014 (sold out), Varsity Theater in June 2014 (Sold Out), Rock the Garden in June 2015, Desert Daze in October 2017, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile in October 2017 (Sold Out), and Surly Brewing Festival in July 2018.

So yes, we love her and her wonderful little stories made into songs. In contrast to X’s older audience, Barnett’s fanbase are a little younger and they had an absolute blast singing along to most (if not all) of Barnett’s songs.

With an hour set, Barnett decided to “chuck in an extra song” on her set. She gave us the option between “History Eraser” or “Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go to the Party”. She opted to play the latter song.

I’m not sure how the ASL interpreters did, as they were provided with lyric sheets … and “Nobody Really Cares…” was probably not provided to them.

Walker Art Center’s Senior Curator, Philip Bither, mentioned how they’ve always wanted The National to close out Rock the Garden, so it’s a dream come true to have the beloved Cincinnati band finally appear to make it possible.

Though their audience has swelled locally, the last time the group actually played in the metro was six years ago, in August 2013, though they had also appeared several times at the co-curated Eaux Claires Festival in nearby Wisconsin.

The band features singer/band leader Matt Berninger, guitarist/keys Aaron Dessner, guitarist/keys Bryce Dessner, bassist Scott Devendorf and drummer Bryan Devendorf and their latest, I Am Easy to Find (4AD Records), is a little different than their previous albums, as it features numerous guest female vocalists, including Lisa Hannigan, Sharon Van Etten, Mina Tindle, Gail Ann Dorsey, Kate Stables, etc.

Berninger addressed the vocals, saying it was necessary, “Yes, there are a lot of women singing on this, but it wasn't because, ‘Oh, let's have more women's voices… It was more, ‘Let's have more of a fabric of people’s identities.’ It would have been better to have had other male singers, but my ego wouldn't let that happen.”

For their seventy-seven minute headlining performance, the band added brass in the form of longtime trombonist Ben Lanz and trumpeter Kyle Resnick, and vocalists Zoe Randell (from Aussie band Luluc) and Mina Tindle (Bryce Dessner’s wife) , dedicating their entire set to middle-distance runner Gabe Grunewald, who recently passed away from a rare form of cancer, “I only met her once, but she changed me forever”, Berninger said.

Opening the lead two tracks from the new album, the band is justifiably proud of the new work with vocalist Berninger commenting before the new ‘Hey Rosey’, “it’s about me- my wife wrote it… it’s pretty scathing”, he half-joked. The straight-ahead rock of 2013’s ‘Don’t Swallow the Cap’ got an early rise out of the crowd and 2010’s ‘Bloodbuzz Ohio’ is about as political as the band will go, “I still owe money, to the money to the money I owe, the floors are falling out from everybody I know” about the gap between rich and poor and trying to eek a simple living in middle America.

The childlike questions of female vocalists Randell and Tindle, counterbalanced by Berninger’s phrases of self-doubt made for even more lyrical tension live on the new ‘Where is Her Head’ and the one-two musical punch of ‘The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness’ and ‘Graceless’ was an impactful mid-set highlight with Berninger repeating on the latter, “there’s a science in walking through windows”. There’s a science in walking through a crowd trailing a wired microphone as well, as Berninger jumped into the audience a few different times as the long cord whipped behind him, making him not so easy to find.

‘Rylan’ from the new record, has been a track that band has played live for almost the last decade, and seemed appropriate after a bright and humid day with Berninger imploring ‘You should try and get some sun” which all 11,000 in the crowd already did plenty of, with the song paused near the end after Berninger noticed someone overcome in the crowd by the continuing heat.

Berninger made his way through the crowd to the back soundboard during a crushing ‘Mr November’ then sensing time was short, yelled an audible to his bandmates on stage to end things with ‘Terrible Love’ from 2010’s High Violet, making his way slowly back through the crowd back to the stage.

“It takes an ocean not to break” the crowd sang in unison with Berninger as The National capped a warm and humid but musically satisfying day at the Walker Art Center – consider the garden properly rocked again for another year.

The Beths

Jade and Jill Riley

The Beths

The Beths

Adia Victoria

Adia Victoria

Bad Bad Hats

Bad Bad Hats

Mark Wheat and Bill DeVille

Jade and Sean McPherson

Bad Bad Hats

Dem Atlas

Dem Atlas

Dem Atlas

Dem Atlas and Lady Midnight

Dem Atlas

Heart Bones

Heart Bones

Heart Bones

Heart Bones

Heart Bones

Heart Bones

Bill DeVille and Mary Lucia

Brian Oake and Mary Lucia

X

X

Courtney Barnett

Courtney Barnett

Courtney Barnett

Philip Bither

Courtney Barnett

The National

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The National at Rock the Garden, Walker Art Center (29 June 2019)

The National: Matt Berninger

The National: Matt Berninger

The National: Aaron Dessner

The National: Bryce Dessner

The National at Rock the Garden, Walker Art Center (29 June 2019)

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Minneapolis: June 29 to June 30, 2019

Rock the Garden 2019 Read More Rock the Garden As usual, the Rock the Garden did a great job organizing the music festival. Although the original scheduled was delayed about 30 minutes, because of the weather... once the music started, they did an amazing job getting things back on track. … The National The National dropped their 6th album last month titled Trouble Will Find Me. The album (featuring such talents as St Vincent, Sharon Van Etten and Richard Reed Perry of Arcade Fire), took nearly three years to cultivate and climbed the… Courtney Barnett Melbourne's Courtney Barnett was previously here earlier this year, which we caught in Chicago, but now she's back with a full expanded North American tour.… X Legendary Los Angeles punk band X (not to be confused with Australian band X or Japanese band X or London band The xx) recently made a semi-rare Minneapolis appearance last night at Mill City Nights. … Heart Bones Heart Bones is kicking off their tour at the Turf Club in St Paul. This is the new project from local favorite Har Mar Superstar and Sabrina Ellis (of Sweet Spirit). … deM atlaS Just over thirty-five minutes, but made the most of things, playing the marquee track ‘Own Light’ from the latest record early then bringing deM atlaS back up to the stage for the new ‘Special Effects’, before working next into a freestyle rap .… Bad Bad Hats SPIN Magazine’s “Artist To Watch” for July 2015, Minneapolis-based Bad Bad Hats recently announced their tour with Saddle Creek’s Mynabirds, in support of … Adia Victoria Adia Victoria The Nashville-based artist travels the land of Delta blues, afro punk, and country and with Beyond The Bloodhounds. Adia reveals a fresh reference point on .…

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from June 29 to June 30, 2019.

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

ROCK THE GARDEN
feat. The National, Courtney Barnett, X
First Avenue
Sat 06/29/2019 (1pm/$74)
rockthegardenfestival.com

Once again, it’s our favorite time of the year: Rock the Garden.

Let’s break down the eight bands that is on the line for 2019:

The National haven’t been to Minneapolis since August 2013 (when they were touring in support of their 6th album Trouble Will Find Me), so we’re excited to see them on the lineup. We’ve previously stated how much we love the band, despite the mumbling singing style.

Another favorite, Courtney Barnett is on the bill. This is the Australian singer’s second Rock the Garden appearance, having appeared in RTG 2015. We’ve been singing Barnett’s praises since her two original EPs in 2013.

Los Angeles’ X is next. We’ve seen the band a few times, their last appearance in the area was in Sep 2017, which we said, “What can we say about this iconic punk band? Since forming in 1977, the band was one of the first wave of truly unique American punk. Their simple “X” name was a cause for many confusing stories…”

Local-ish duo Heart Bones (featuring Har Mar Superstar and the magical Sabrina Ellis of Sweet Spirit) is also on the list. If you missed them last November, you’ll be happy to see them on Rock the Garden.

Rapper deM atlaS (who we last saw at Super Bowl Live Day 2 in Jan 2018).

Over at the Garden Stage: Local Bad Bad Hats (last reviewed in Sep 2015) and Nashville’s Adia Victoria (we last saw her Jun 2016).

The only band we’ve not seen live before is The Beths (vocalist/guitarist Elizabeth Stokes, guitarist/vocalist Jonathan Pearce and bassist/vocalist Benjamin Sinclair) from New Zealand… so we’re very keen on seeing them play.

Main Stage:

The National

Courtney Barnett

X

Heart Bones

Dem Atlas

Garden Stage

Bad Bad Hats

Adia Victoria

The Beths

Other shows in the area:

Culture Abuse at 7th Street Southern Avenue 2019 Tour Read More Tony Molina Opening up the 7th Street Entry show will be Pity Sex from Ann Arbor, Tony Molina from San Francisco, and local Blood Cookie. Tour Dates 7/3 Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rossa +* 7/4 Toronto, ON - The Garrison +* …

CULTURE ABUSE
+ Tony Molina, Young Guv, Dare
7th St Entry
Sat 06/29/2019 (8pm/$16)
first-avenue.com

The bay-area punk band Culture Abuse will be playing the 7th Street Entry this Saturday, June 29th. The band’s latest Bay Dream is out now on Epitaph Records.

Tony Molina, Young Guv (aka Ben Cook of F***ked Up and No Warning), and Dare to open.

Tour Dates:

June 24 Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz PDB
June 25 Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
June 26 Detroit, MI @ El Club
June 28 Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
June 29 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
July 1 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
July 2 Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
July 4 Vancouver, BC @ Astoria
July 5 Seattle, WA @ Crocodile
July 6 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge

SOUTHERN AVENUE
+ Ken Valdez
Turf Club
Sun 06/30/2019 (7:30pm/ $12)
turfclub.net

The boundary-breaking Memphis combo Southern Avenue will headline the Turf Club in St Paul. The blues/soul/R&B group first burst on the scene with their debut album on the legendary label Stax Record in 2017. The second album, Keep On came out in May 2019 via Concord Records.

Singer/songwriter Ken Valdez to open.

Tour dates:

06/27/2019 Old Rock House St. Louis, MO
06/29/2019 "Electric Forest" Rothbury, MI
06/30/2019 Turf Club Saint Paul, MN
07/03/2019 The Triple Door Seattle, WA
07/06/2019 Waterfront Blues Festival
07/10/2019 Club Cafe Pittsburgh, PA
07/11/2019 The Anchor's Bend Asbury Park, NJ
07/12/2019 Briggs Farm Blues Festival
07/13/2019 RBC Bluesfest
07/14/2019 RBC Bluesfest
07/26/2019 The Peach Music Festival
08/06/2019 Hotel Cafe Los Angeles, CA
08/08/2019 Sweetwater Music Hall Mill Valley, CA
08/10/2019 Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival
08/16/2019 The Square Charlotte, NC
08/17/2019 Devil's Backbone Brewing Co. Roseland, VA
08/22/2019 Terminal West Atlanta, GA
08/24/2019 Druid City Music Festival
09/06/2019 Woodlands Tavern Columbus, OH
09/13/2019 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
09/22/2019 Bourbon & Beyond
10/26/2019 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
10/27/2019 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
10/28/2019 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
10/29/2019 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
10/30/2019 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
10/31/2019 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
11/01/2019 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
11/06/2019 Hobby Center Houston, TX
11/08/2019 Majestic Theatre Dallas, TX
11/12/2019 Brady Theater Tulsa, OK
11/14/2019 The Tobin Center San Antonio, TX
11/23/2019 Halloran Centre Memphis, TN

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Courtney Barnett at Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis (21 July 2018)

Courtney Barnett at Surley Poster Courtney Barnett Setlist Hopefulessness City Looks Pretty Charity Need a Little Time An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York) Avant Gardener Nameless, Faceless I'm Not Your Mother, I'm Not Your B**ch Crippling Self Doubt and a General Lack of Self Confidence Small Poppies Elevator Operator Depreston Out of the Woodwork Help Your Self Sunday Roast Kim's Caravan History Eraser -- Encore -- Anonymous Club Pedestrian at Best Julien Baker Setlist Funeral Pyre Appointments Shadowboxing* Sprained Ankle Rejoice Televangelist * Sour Breath * Something* Turn Out the Lights * with Camille Faulkner Lucy Dacus Setlist Addictions The Shell I Don't Wanna Be Funny Anymore Timefighter Strange Torpedo Yours & Mine Nonbeliever Pillar of Truth Night Shift Read More Courtney Barnett Melbourne's Courtney Barnett was previously here earlier this year, which we caught in Chicago, but now she's back with a full expanded North American tour.… Julien Baker Julien Baker’s appearance on stage. Baker started her music career in 2010 in the band The Star Killers (renamed themselves Forrister), when she was 15 years old .… Lucy Dacus “The irony is not lost on us” singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus would say about the eclectically-named three band lineup spotlighting her first headlining area appearance, a near-familial musical …

The Surly Brewing events are relatively new, only starting about two years ago (20 May 2016), but already they booked quite a few big names, including Edward Sharpe, Father John Misty, and Spoon/Grizzly Bear (last month). These are usually single-day shows, but for the first time, they decided to expand it to a two-day event last week.

On Friday, July 20th, they had Sylvan Esso, and the next day, July 21st, they booked Courtney Barnett. The actual outdoor music festival is actually well-run, thanks to Surly Brewing’s partnership with First Avenue (who also run Festival Palomino, etc.) There were limited parking (you really need to get there early to get a spot), plenty of food trucks, outdoor toilets area was spacious (with some limited “flushing” booths), and ATM machines available. The field is rather large and can hold in about 4,000 people.

The thing to note is that you cannot leave the festival after you checked in. There are probably a lot of reasons behind this decision, but it’s probably to prevent people from going to their car and sneaking back in non-Surly booze, because, you guess it, they only serve Surly beer. That’s actually fine, because their prices are not really bad for these type of closed outdoor events: $6 could get you three cold Surly cans.

It was a beautiful day on Saturday, and right on schedule Lucy Dacus and her band (rotating touring band, but usually features guitarist Jacob Blizard and drummer Ricardo Lagomasino as staples) came on and played some introspective songs for the beer-drinking audience.

Dacus seemed pretty pleased at the big crowd and thanked the audience for coming out early to see her. Then she apologized for not being Big Thief. Apparently Big Thief dropped out, so Dacus, who was already playing with Barnett and Baker for Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Festival 2018 the previous night, asked to “get in on this.”

Dacus’ songs, although beautiful, always seems so sad (including her break-up song “Night Shift”), that it didn’t feel right in the hot sun in an open field. A better experience would be like her sold-out 7th Street Entry show in April 2018, where it felt very personal and featured a much longer set than this abbreviated festival 30-set.

Seeing Julien Baker again after seeing her in August 2017, felt like night and day. When we saw her in 2017, we described the then-15-year-old as “shy” and her songs were being “drowned out by the chatty crowd”. Seeing Baker, nearly a year later, I can tell you that she’s more confident and taking command of the stage. She’ll sometime scream on some songs, which can be such a powerful thing to hear from this very young singer.

To be honest, the crowd loved her. She’s really built up an audience here, and fans were listening and cheering to everything Baker had to say. For example, she mentioned the word “women”, and the girls in the audience cheered loudly.

New for Baker was introducing violinist Camille Faulkner to her set. Faulkner would come and go for songs she’s needed, first appearing on “Shadowboxing” and leaving and returning for a mini-set starting with “Televangelist”.

As for Australia’s Courtney Barnett, we’ve been in love with her since her The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas in 2013. Since then, we’ve been following her every move, from her first American tour, to her latest side project/tour with Kurt Vile. The two collaborated on songs, but you generally got some heavy-Vile psychedelic guitars and lazy/deadpan singing style of Vile and Barnett.

Anyway, Barnett’s official second studio album Tell Me How You Really Feel came out in May via Milk! Records, Mom + Pop Music, and Marathon Artists, the record proved to be another hit with fans and critics. The new record featured guest appearances by Deal sisters (Kim and Kelley Deal of Pixies and Breeders fame), for “Nameless, Faceless” and “Crippling Self-Doubt and a General Lack of Confidence”, both songs were played live.

As expected, the set was mostly new album heavy, but she did throw in a couple of oldies for fans, including “Depreston” and “Avant Gardener”.

Remaining tour dates:

24 July - Washington DC at The Anthem 25 July - Brooklyn, NY at Celebrate Brooklyn 26 July - Portland, ME at State Theatre 28 July - Newport, RI at Newport Folk Festival 17 Aug - Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide 18 Aug - Metropolis, Fremantle 22 Aug - The Tivoli, Brisbane 23 Aug - Sydney Opera House 25 Aug - Sydney Opera House 29 Aug - The Powerstation, Auckland 30 Aug - Opera House, Wellington 1 Sept - Festival Hall, Melbourne 29 Sept - Denver, CO at Ogden Theatre

30 Sept - Denver, CO at Ogden Theatre 2 Oct - Phoenix, AZ at The Van Buren 3 Oct - San Diego, CA at The Observatory 5 Oct - Los Angeles, CA at Greek Theatre 8 Oct - Seattle, WA at Paramount Theatre 10 Oct - Vancouver, BC at Vogue Theatre 12 Oct - Portland, OR at Crystal Ballroom 14 Oct - Oakland, CA at Treasure Island 17 Oct - Milwaukee, WI at Pabst Theater 21 Oct - Boston, MA at House of Blues 23 Oct - Philadelphia, PA at The Fillmore 25 Oct - Nashville, TN at Marathon Music 27 Oct - Austin, TX at Stubb's

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Courtney Barnett at Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis (21 July 2018)

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Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile, with Jen Cloher, at Palace Theatre, St Paul (25 October 2017)

Courtney Barnett / Kurt Vile Setlist Over Everything Let It Go Fear Is Like a Forest (Jen Cloher & The Endless Sea cover) Continental Breakfast Out of the Woodwork On Script On Tour Depreston Life Like This Blue Cheese Dead Fox Untogether (Belly cover) -- Encore -- Elvis Presley Blues (Gillian Welch cover) Pretty Pimpin Avant Gardener Blue = Courtney Barnett song Green = Kurt Vile song Jen Cloher Setlist Save Me From What I Want David Bowie Eyes Sensory Memory Kamikaze Origami Strong Woman Read More Courtney Barnett / Kurt Vile Possibly the greatest team-up this decade is the Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile collaboration. The two will be releasing a special album Lotta Sea Lice … … Courtney Barnett Melbourne's Courtney Barnett was previously here earlier this year, which we caught in Chicago, but now she's back with a full expanded North American tour.… Kurt Vile Kurt Vile and the Violators- Though he looks like he could be guitarist for Megadeth, there is a subtle power to former War on Drugs member Kurt Vile. He and his Violators ...

The best of both worlds, Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile unite to record and tour together to bring us their music at the sold out show at the Palace Theatre in St Paul, last Wednesday (October 25).

Opening up the show was Jen Cloher, and if I’m not misreading what Cloher said on stage, she is Courtney Barnett’s wife and partner. Although we haven’t heard much of Cloher’s music in the U.S., she was no stranger when it came to performing live music. She started her career as the frontswoman of Jen Cloher And The Endless Sea (which actually Kurt & Courtney honored with covering one of her songs ‘Fear Is Like a Forest’ on their setlist).

After spending years in music hiatus, Cloher watched her partner on TV and the internet as Barnett took over the world in music. Possibly inspired by this, Cloher went back into the studios to write and record her forth self-titled album, released only in August 2017. The album featured Barnett on lead guitar with the rhythm section of Bones Sloane and Jen Sholakis.

Unfortunately, for this tour, Cloher is playing solo, with only an acoustic guitar. Her guitar tech, Kelly, was mentioned as a “legend”, touring with Paul Simon, Ani DiFranco, Patty Smith, etc., and Cloher was happy to have her pre-tuned her guitars for her 30-min set.

Half of Cloher’s set actually included one to three minute stories about each one of her songs. The stories gave us an insight in Cloher as a person. For example, we know she was absolutely obsessed with Jim Morrison from the Doors, for which ‘David Bowie Eyes’ was written for… or that her set closer ‘Strong Woman’ was actually about her going undercover as a boy called Johnny to play Galaga game arcade at the corner store.

The not-so-secret story behind the Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile collaboration was that the two musicians actually had high respect for each other’s music. Whenever the two would run into each other, they have expressed interesting in writing songs together. Of course, since both were touring musicians, it meant that the two couldn’t actually get together anytime soon.

After over a year, the two finally made it happen when Vile booked a summer tour in Australia and, on the side, recording studio time with Barnett. The 8-day recording session resulted in the finished album Lotta Sea Lice (inspired by a Stella Mozgawa beach-side-story).

Kurt & Courtney’s live band called The Sea Lice is a supergroup of Janet Weiss (Sleater-Kinney, Wild Flag), Rob Laakso (The Violators, The Swirlies, Mice Parade), Stella Mozgawa (Warpaint), and Katie Harkin (Sky Larkin, touring member of Sleater-Kinney and Wild Beasts).

Much like Kurt & Courtney’s headlining appearance at Desert Daze (13 October 2017), the band kept the same setlist throughout this tour.

Like their record, some songs were a lot of fun, while some songs are long guitar droning (with everyone’s hair covering their face as they concentrate on playing the chords). It was very much harmonies, both combative vocals, and guitar harmonies (or “guitarmonies” as Barnett would have it).

Since the Lotta Sea Lice album only delivered less than 45 minutes, the rest of the set consisted of solo songs from both camps, including Vile’s ‘Out of the Woodwork’ and Barnett’s well-known ‘Depreston’ songs, and some cover songs. ‘Untogether’, a Belly song (not to be confused with rapper/grime Belly), closed out their set.

If you like Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett, this is a great team-up you cannot afford to miss. Most of their shows, including the Palace Theatre, sold out, so get your tickets sooner rather than later.

Tour dates:

10/30 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music
10/31 - Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall
11/01 - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre
11/03 - Upper Darby, PA - Tower Theatre
11/04 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre
11/06 - Loew's Jersey Theatre - Jersey City, NJ
11/07 - The Anthem - Washington, DC
11/09 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
11/10 - Dallas, TX - McFarlin Memorial Auditorium
11/11 - Austin, TX - ACL Live

Jen Cloher

Jen Cloher

Kurt Vile

Courtney Barnett

Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile

Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile at Palace Theatre, St Paul (25 October 2017)

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Desert Daze at Institute of Mentalphysics, Joshua Tree (13 Oct 2017)

Desert Daze (13 Oct 2017) Desert Daze 2017 Institute Of Mentalphysics in Joshua Tree, CA More Info: desertdaze.org Lineup: Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile and The Sea Lice Ty Segall Badbadnotgood Panda Bear Ariel Pink Liars Boris La Femme The Budos Band Lee Fields & The Expressions John Maus Opening Ceremonies with Ian Svenonius Deap Vally Aldous Harding Drinks Mndsgn Holy Wave Froth Emel Mathlouthi Triptides Prettiest Eyes Starcrawler Spaceface The Orange Kyte Read More Desert Daze October (thank god because we would all melt in the otherwise typical days of such shenanigans) will bestow the 6th installation of the transcendent music festival Desert Daze in Joshua Tree, California. .... Courtney Barnett Melbourne's Courtney Barnett was previously here earlier this year, which we caught in Chicago, but now she's back with a full expanded North American tour.… Kurt Vile Kurt Vile and the Violators- Though he looks like he could be guitarist for Megadeth, there is a subtle power to former War on Drugs member Kurt Vile. He and his Violators ... Ariel Pink Ariel Pink has been producing original music since 2000, and a few years ago, he's really started coming on my radar. Before I knew it, he went under a new band called Haunted Graffiti. ... Ty Segall Man, the last time I saw Ty Segall, we were on a boat and Redd Kross’ Steve Mcdonald was on bass! There was maybe about 100 people on the small boat, and it was pretty rad. You can read all about it here: NXNE 2011 (Saturday). … Deap Vally The so-called "Moon Block Party presents Deap Vally & Friends" shows will start on September 16 in Seattle and ending on a boat cruise with Lynyrd Skynyrd. … Panda Bear Panda Bear (aka Noah Lennox, of Animal Collective) has a forthcoming solo album for Domino Records. He'll be previewing the new songs on his upcoming North American tour around May 2014, stopping by many big festivals …

    Even sitting here now I feel a bit guilty for unveiling this mystical Desert Daze event that takes place in the  high desert of the wondrous Joshua Tree, California. Rock bands, artists, hippies and music enthusiasts gather here for a weekend of spiritual enlightenment and psychedelic tunes that make you wonder if we’re indeed in the middle of a revolution; if it’s 1969 all over again but this time evolved in a new paradigm shift of consciousness…and without the over-saturation of LSD and pot (though, of course, there was LSD and pot). Since it first started in 2012 it’s been the land of octagon-shaped tents, tea ceremonies and tarot readings. It’s a village filled with artist instillations and children running a muck through cacti and tiny tents made out of tapestry and bird feathers. It’s Burning Man meets Coachella, sans pretentiousness and debauchery. From what I experienced (and I immersed myself in all things DAZE), it was nothing but smiles, kindness and a deep, deep love and respect not only for the artists who graced us with their talent, but all the other humans who came together to create this special event that gave people one of the best weekends of our lives.

    So from me personally, Desert Daze, an enormous THANK YOU. What a beautiful, sacred space you have created for so many like-minded people to enjoy.

    Now on with the bands.

    Friday was jam-packed full of the good ones. I was running around like a bunny escaping a briar patch making sure I got a couple songs in of all of my favs along with the acts I was particularly curious about. First up was Orange Kyte, which I only caught the tail end of. They were bright and upbeat, and the song, Anti Establishment Haircut, mentioning a ‘cinnamon hotel’ was rad.

    Next I caught L.A.’s Big Search at the Moon stage, and their cover of Tom Petty’s A Face in the Crowd really pulled on my heartstrings. Can’t Understand The News seemed to resonate with the crowd, with the lyrics ‘Time is burning up, it’s burning both fast and slow. And in America, oh I don’t know what I know.’ It was a super chill set to start off the weekend. They ended with their groovy tune Distant Shore off their album Life Dollars.

    Fellow hoosiers (Indiana) and now L.A.-based band Triptides performed at the Block Stage to super happy fans. This melodic psych-pop rock group has the scintillating jams with all the 60’s summer elements. The song Resolve on their latest album Afterglow was the crowd pleaser and everyone was doing a little jig. There was a ridiculous amount of dancing everywhere, for that matter.

    The group Prettiest Eyes from L.A. really won me over this time (I saw them at a little dive bar a couple years ago and the heavy industrial noise was a little much for me). But they slayed in this environment. The bass player Marcos is a BEAST and a loose cannon on the stage, running around with his cowboy attire (the whole group in fact was decked out in Western gear). Pachy’s vocals are beyond stellar and echoed through the desert like a howling wolf. Don’t Call, which I believe is on their new album that drops November 3rd, was a gnarly spacey track that I really dug. Pachy also had to play drums standing up because he hurt his foot in a motorcycle accident and I thought this really added to their commanding vibe.

    I wasn’t privy to Holy Wave before the festival but they have a really groovy sound. The guitarist had the coolest multicolored Fender I’ve ever seen. They’ve got a really garage/psych sound and their album RELAX (2013) is killer. Their recent single How Was I Supposed To Know was accompanied by proper psychedelic background visuals and allowed the steady wave of leaning your head back into a trance.

    I was really looking forward to La Femme, the psych-pop indie band from Paris. Their music is fun and cinematic, comparable to a Claude Chabrol Or Godard New Wave film filled with attitude and lust and all things Parisian. Marlon Magnee yelled out during soundcheck, “What’s up Desert Daze? Are you having fun with your kombucha and your tofu?” Meanwhile he chain-smoked while setting up for the show. Clemence Quelennec was adorable in red ninja pants and a red beret, and her voice was just spectacular in Elle ne t’aime pas. She rapped incredibly fast to Exorciseur which was fun. Their guitarist blew my mind. These guys have that je ne said quoi, you know what I mean? I’m into it. Solid buzz with the kids. Midway through their set Marlon crowd surfed and everyone was boogying and laughing under the sun.

    I caught Panda Bear but was sorely disappointed…it was pretty mild and underwhelming. He did end with Tropic of Cancer though which I think is a dope song.

    Arrow de Wilde of Starcrawler is a badass and I loved their set. She is androgyny at its finest, decked out sparkling Hanes briefs and not giving a crap in the world. They covered Petty’s Mary Jane’s Last Dance and played their super-mega hit Ants.

   Female 80’s inspired rock duo Deap Vally, with Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards, played in the Wright Tent and man can these girls wail. These two ladies met in a crochet class in Silverlake, CA. Their riff-heavy album of ’16 Femejism is as sexy as a Joan Jett album with the rock glitter of  the Black Keys mixed with the White Stripes, and the band has played alongside artists like The Vaccines, Muse and Marilyn Manson. Gonna Make My Own Money was the highlight and Lindsey was doing backbends with her guitar towards the crowd. Bad For My Body was also a heavy hit of grunge and distortion from this duo.

    Ty Segall rocked out with fans going wild and starting mosh pits. I heard a lot of people say that they were most excited to see him at the festival. Ty and his band played mostly new songs, one that he dedicated to his Dachshund called Fanny (so sweet), saying “She’s my favorite thing in the world”.

   Oh, Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett. Oh my goodness was this just beyond a treat. First of all, separately as artists, these two are powerhouses with some of the most recognizable vocals and prolific lyrics. And together? They have some of the best camaraderie I’ve ever seen on a stage. These two really seem to love each other, and their album Lotta Sea Lice proves just that. They played the little love song Let it Go to start and you can tell these guys are just two peas in a pod that have a mutual adoration to one another. Continental Breakfast, another one off their album, is as sweet as it comes with an endearing music video to match, showing the two running around and playing together in a house with friends and family. God, if these two aren’t just the perfect depiction of a singer/songwriter duo…I really don’t know who is. Kurt then told the crowd, “This one is my FAVORITE! Easy on the eyes…” and they went into Courtney’s hit off her Sit and Think album, Depreston. Then they went on with Blue Cheese, and Pretty Pimpin. These two are kindred spirits and I’m stoked to see more of the magic they will make.

    Ariel Pink was the last set for me for Friday, starting with White Freckles and I Wanna Be Young. Kurt Vile came out and kinda played on the tambourine in my favorite tune Feels Like Heaven. Then it was the obscure and trippy track Time To Meet Your God, also on the Dedicated to Bobby Jameson album. They ended with a Donnie and Joe Emerson cover, Baby, and Do Yourself a Favor.

To Be Continued...

Desert Daze Art Installation

Big Search

Big Search Setlist

The Orange Kyte

The Orange Kyte

Triptides

Starcrawler

Prettiest Eyes

Prettiest Eyes

Prettiest Eyes

La Femme

La Femme

La Femme: Marlon

La Femme: Marlon

Starcrawler

Badbadnotgood

Ty Segall

Courtney Barnett

Courtney Barnett

Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile and The Sea Lice at Desert Daze Festival 2017, Joshua Tree (13 October 2017)

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Rocktober: October 25 to October 26, 2017

Rocktober: Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from October 25 to October 26, 2017.

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More Courtney Barnett Melbourne's Courtney Barnett was previously here earlier this year, which we caught in Chicago, but now she's back with a full expanded North American tour.… Kurt Vile Kurt Vile and the Violators- Though he looks like he could be guitarist for Megadeth, there is a subtle power to former War on Drugs member Kurt Vile. He and his Violators ...

KURT VILE / COURTNEY BARNETT
+ Jen Cloher
Palace Theatre
Wed 10/25/2017 (6:30pm/$42)
palacestpaul.com

Possibly the greatest team-up this decade is the Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile collaboration. The two will be releasing a special album Lotta Sea Lice … but expect the two to play their own songs live on this special Palace Theatre event.

Vile & Barnett’s all-star band is called The Sea Lice, which features Janet Weiss (from Sleater-Kinney), Rob Laakso (from The Violators), Stella Mozgawa (from Warpaint) and Katie Harkin (from Sky Larkin).

The duo just headlined Friday’s Desert Daze 2017 music festival in California.

Show up early to check out Jen Cloher. She recently released ‘Strong Woman’, the third single off her self-titled fourth record.

Note: the show is sold out.

Tour dates:

10/18 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theatre
10/20 - Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer
10/21 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre
10/22 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox
10/25 - St. Paul, MN - Palace Theatre
10/26 - Chicago, IL - Rockefeller Chapel
10/27 - Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall
10/28 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
10/30 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music
10/31 - Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall
11/01 - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre
11/03 - Upper Darby, PA - Tower Theatre
11/04 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre
11/06 - Loew's Jersey Theatre - Jersey City, NJ
11/07 - The Anthem - Washington, DC
11/09 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
11/10 - Dallas, TX - McFarlin Memorial Auditorium
11/11 - Austin, TX - ACL Live

Read More Bob Dylan Legendary Bob Dylan is back in town for a residency at the Orpheum Theatre from November 4-November 6th. This should be a much better experience than his last stadium-sized show at the Xcel Energy Center in 2012.... Chelsea Wolfe Just a reminder that Los Angeles' Chelsea Wolfe will be starting her US tour in two days, in support of her latest Abyss (which came out August 7, 2015 via Sargent House). .… Dinosaur Jr Yes, I know, Dinosaur Jr broke up in the late 90's. Then about five years ago, the band got back together and produced their album, Beyond. Since then, J Mascis did some solo stuff ... Hiss Golden Messenger North Carolina's Hiss Golden Messenger, American folk duo (MC Taylor and Scott Hirsch), recently announced their upcoming tour in support of Lateness of Dancers (Merge Records). Some dates are with Ben Howard. … Ministry An album being criminally underrated and overlooked not so much by the professional critics but mostly by Ministry's very own fan base it has got to be this absolutely stunning masterpiece called "Filth Pig". ..… Death Grips You know, I got an announcement a few months ago that Death Grips were going on tour and then I found out recently that they've canceled their tour. …

Other shows in the area:

BOB DYLAN
+ Mavis Staples
Xcel Energy Center
Wed 10/25/2017 (6:30pm/$52.50)
xcelenergycenter.com

The great Bob Dylan returns home…. This is going to be a spectacular show.

CHELSEA WOLFE
+ Youth Code
Turf Club
Wed 10/25/2017 (7pm/$20/Sold Out)
turfclub.net

Chelsea Wolfe is back on tour in support of her new album Hiss Spun ( Sargent House). The show is sold out.

Tour dates:

10/17 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
10/19 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair
10/20 - Montreal QC - Le National
10/21 - Toronto, ON - The Opera House
10/22 - Detroit, MI - El Club
10/24 - Chicago, IL - Metro
10/25 - St. Paul, MN - Turf Club
10/27 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
10/28 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
10/30 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox
10/31 - Vancouver, BC - Venue Nightclub
11/1 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
11/3 - Sacramento, CA - Ace Of Spades
11/4 - San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom

DAVE ALVIN AND JIMMIE DALE GILMORE
The Cedar Cultural Center
Wed 10/25/2017 (7pm/$30)
thecedar.org

Roots music legends Dave Alvin (from rhythm and blues band The Blasters) and Jimmie Dale Gilmore (named “Country Artist of the Yea” twice by Rolling Stone) have united for this 2017 tour. The two will hit the road to swap songs and share stories of their life experience.

Tour dates:

10/20 -- North Shore Point House -- Norfolk, VA
10/21 -- Yep Roc 20 / Cat’s Cradle -- Carrboro, NC*
10/22 -- City Winery -- Atlanta, GA
10/23 -- City Winery -- Nashville, TN
10/25 -- Cedar Cultural Center -- Minneapolis, MN
10/27 -- City Winery -- Chicago, IL
10/28 -- Memorial Opera House -- Valparasio, IN
10/29 -- Natalie’s -- Worthington, OH
10/30 -- The Ark -- Ann Arbor, MI
11/1 -- Hanger Theater -- Itacha, NY
11/2 -- Club Helsinki -- Hudson, NY
11/3 -- Bull Run -- Shirley, MA
11/4 -- Outpost in the Burbs -- Montclair, NJ

AIR SUPPLY
Ordway Center For The Perf. Arts
Thu 10/26/2017 (7:30pm/$37)
ordway.org

I’m listing this Air Supply show at the Ordway Center, because I actually really love the Australian band.

DINOSAUR JR
+ Easy Action
Palace Theatre
Thu 10/26/2017 (7pm/$25)
palacestpaul.com

Dinosaur Jr. 2017 Tour Dates

10/17 - Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren
10/18 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
10/20 - San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
10/21 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
10/24 - Englewood, CO @ The Gothic Theatre
10/26 - St. Paul, MN @ The Palace Theatre
10/27 - Maquoketa, IA @ Codfish Hollow
10/28 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Founders Brewing Co.
10/29 - Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre

HISS GOLDEN MESSENGER
Turf Club
Thu 10/26/2017 (7pm/$18)
turfclub.net

Hiss Golden Messenger on tour

Oct 20 Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
Oct 21 Louisville, KY – Zanzabar
Oct 22 Indianapolis, IN – The Hi-Fi
Oct 23 St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
Oct 24 Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
Oct 26 St. Paul, MN – Turf Club
Oct 27 Eau Claire, WI – The Halls
Oct 29 Omaha, NE – Waiting Room
Oct 30 Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
Nov 02 Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern
Nov 03 Vancouver, BC – Biltmore Cabaret
Nov 04 Bellingham, WA – Shakedown
Nov 05 Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
Nov 07 San Francisco, CA – Great American
Nov 08 Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour
Nov 10 Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar
Nov 11 Tucson, AZ – Club Congress
Nov 14 Austin, TX – Barracuda
Nov 15 Dallas, TX – Club Dada
Nov 16 Houston, TX – White Oak Music
Nov 17 New Orleans, LA – Tipitina's
Nov 18 Birmingham, AL – Saturn
Nov 19 Decatur, GA – Eddie's Attic
Nov 30 Saxapahaw, NC – Haw River Ballroom
Dec 01 Saxapahaw, NC – Haw River Ballroom
Dec 06 Boston, MA – The Sinclair
Dec 07 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
Dec 08 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
Dec 09 Philadelphia, PA – World Café Live
Dec 11 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club

MINISTRY / DEATH GRIPS
Skyway Theatre
Thu 10/26/2017 (7:30pm/$30)
skywaytheatre.com

Industrial metal legends Ministry recently signed with Nuclear Blast Records. The band is touring with Death Grips this Fall, stopping by the Skyway Theatre this Thursday, October 26th.

17/10/17 New York, NY Terminal 5
19/10/17 Silver Spring, MD The Fillmore
20/10/17 Cleveland, OH The Agora Theatre
21/10/17 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE
23/10/17 Detroit, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre
24/10/17 Columbus, OH Express Live
26/10/17 Minneapolis, MN Skyway Theatre
27/10/17 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater
29/10/17 Denver, CO The Fillmore Auditorium
30/10/17 Salt Lake City, UT The Complex
1/11/17 Seattle, WA Showbox Sodo
2/11/17 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
4/11/17 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Palladium
5/11/17 San Francisco, CA The Warfield
7/11/17 Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren
8/11/17 Albuquerque, NM The Historic El Rey Theater
10/11/17 Houston, TX White Oak Music Hall
11/11/17 Dallas, TX Gas Monkey Live!

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