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Minneapolis: August 1 to August 3, 2024

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08/01 Infinity Song at 7th St Entry

08/01/2024 Thursday

Infinity Song
at 7th St Entry
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Buzzing sibling band Infinity Song will be stopping by the 7th Street Entry, in Minneapolis, on August 1st, to promote their album Metamorphosis Complete (Roc Nation).

Tour Dates:

July 10 - San Francisco, CA - Brick & Mortar Music Hall

July 11 - Los Angeles, CA - The Troubadour

July 12 - San Diego, CA - Soda Bar

July 13 - Phoenix, AZ - Valley Bar

July 16 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge

July 19 - Dallas, TX - Dada Dallas

July 20 - Houston, TX - Bronze Peacock Room

July 21 - Austin, TX - 3TEN Austin City Limits Live

July 24 - Atlanta, GA - Terminal West

July 26 - Detroit, MI - The Shelter

July 27 - Toronto, ON - Velvet Underground

July 29 - Columbus, OH - Rumba Cafe

August 1 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th St Entry

August 2 - Chicago, IL - Park West

August 3 - Chicago IL - Lollapalooza

August 9 - Carnation, WA - Thing Festival

August 18 - London, UK - All Points East

September 13 - Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion *

September 14 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden *

September 15 - Philadelphia, PA - TD Pavilion at The Mann *

September 26 - Charlotte, NC - Visulite Theatre

September 27 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle

September 29 - Columbia, MD - All Things Go Festival

October 1 - Washington, DC - Songbyrd Music House

October 2 - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore Philadelphia

October 3 - Boston, MA - The Red Room at Cafe 939

October 4 - Boston, MA - The Red Room at Cafe 939

October 8 - Paris, FR - Pitchfork Music Festival

* Supporting Lake Street Dive

08/02 and 08/03 Basilica Block Party at Boom Island Read More Basilica Block Party We like the annual Basilica Block Party in Minneapolis, so we always make sure they get the spotlight whenever we do these previews. They always bring in some really good bands ....

08/02/2024 Friday
08/03/2024 Saturday

Basilica Block Party
at Boom Island
basilicablockparty.org

Can you believe it? The Basilica Block Party is back! The event was cancelled from 2020, and attendance was poor in 2021 (understandably still recovering from the pandemic), the block party was put on paused until 2024. However, it won’t be held at the Basilica of St Mary (which is where the event got their name)… it’ll now be held at Boom Island Park. Still, we’re happy to see the music event back, especially since Rock the Garden said goodbye last year.

Cake (07 July 2018)

We last saw Basilica Block Party in July 2018 and wrote, “It wasn’t thought possible, but the weather improved even more, to provide a picture-perfect evening on the second and final day of the Basilica Block Party, The Basilica of Saint Mary in downtown Minneapolis. Once again, ten acts were spread across three stages for each night- the Main Stage (sponsored by Great Clips) located in a back lot behind the building along the highway, a Church Stage (sponsored by Preferred One) out front, and a smaller local stage (sponsored by Star Tribune) . The one downside of having so many bands over a six-hour span is that set times overlap, so it often requires some planning (and maybe a little racing between stages) to catch the acts you want to see most.”

2024 Lineup:

Friday - August 2 Goo Goo Dolls The Fray Dean Lewis Red Clay Strays Yam Haus Local Stage Run Westy Run Black Widows The Ocean Blue Whiskey Rock and Roll Club Parishes Cindy Lawson

Saturday - August 3 Counting Crows Needtobreathe Judah & The Lion Phillip Phillips Ingrid Andress Guytano Local Stage St. Paul and The Minneapolis Funk All Stars Nur-D The Mary Jane Alm Band She's Green The Muatas

07/30 - 07/31 Vampire Weekend with Ra Ra Riot at Armory Read More Gin Blossoms 90s hit band Gin Blossoms and The Big Wu will be co-headlining the Common Sound Festival at Beth El Synagogue (in Saint Louis Park, MN) on Sunday. Special guests include The Common Ground Company and Amanda & Berek Awend with The Champions .... Toad the Wet Sprocket Currently on tour with Smash Mouth, the 90's alternative/college music band Toad the Wet Sprocket will be doing a number of side shows...

08/03/2024 Saturday

Ribfest 2024
feat. Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket
with Vertical Horizon and The Holy North
at Vetter Stone Amphitheater
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The 26th Annual Ribfest is taking place August 1 to 4 in Mankato, Minnesota.

Gin Blossoms is co-headlining a tour with Toad the Wet Sprocket. Like the big blocks of televisions from the Allison Road music video, nostalgia lives in these two bands with the Gin Blossoms’ first album released more than three decades ago and Toad the Wet Sprocket touring in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Dulcinea.

Vertical Horizon and The Holy North to open.

Toad the Wet Sprocket (09 Sep 2023)

We last saw Toad the Wet Sprocket in Sep 2023 at the Fillmore and wrote, “Then it was back to the hits, which made watching the crowd an enjoyable exercise. It’s not often you get to see guys in their sixties sing along to “Whatever I Fear” with a misty look in their eyes. It was fun to see a mom jump up to dance to “All I want” while her teenage son remained seated with chagrin.”

TTWS 2024 TOUR DATES

JUL 17 / DEL MAR, CA @ The Sound at Del Mar^

JUL 18 / MONTEREY, CA @ Golden State Theatre^

JUL 19-20 / NOVATO, CA @ HopMonk Tavern^

JUL 22 / PORTLAND, OR @ Revolution Hall^

JUL 23 / SEATTLE, WA @ Neptune Theatre^

JUL 25 / KALISPELL, MT @ Wachholz College Center^

JUL 26 / GREAT FALLS, MT @ The Newberry^

JUL 28 / FORT COLLINS, CO @ Washington’s^

JUL 30 / SPRINGFIELD, MO @ Gillioz Theatre^

AUG 1 / OSHKOSH, WI @ Waterfest at Riverside Park#

AUG 2 / OMAHA, NE @ The Astro Theater#

AUG 3 / MANKATO, MN @ Vetter Stone Amphitheater#

AUG 5 / GRAND RAPIDS, MI @ Meijer Gardens#

AUG 7 / CLEVELAND, OH @ Cain Park#

AUG 8 / TARRYTOWN, NY @ Tarrytown Music Hall^

AUG 10 / PORTLAND, ME @ Thompson’s Point&

AUG 11 / LEWISTON, NY @ ARTPARK#

AUG 12 / DEERFIELD, MA @ Tree House Brewing^

AUG 13 / MEDFORD, MA @ Chevalier Theatre#

AUG 15 / BETHLEHEM, PA @ Wind Creek Event Center#

AUG 16 / CARY, NC @ Koka Booth Amphitheater#

AUG 17 / SUGAR HILL, GA @ The Bowl at Sugar Hill#

AUG 18 / HUBER HEIGHTS, OH @ Rose Music Center#

AUG 20 / RED BANK, NJ @ Count Basie Center for the Arts#

AUG 22 / SELBYVILLE, DE @ Freeman Arts Pavilion#

AUG 23 / MIDDLEFIELD, CT @ Powder Ridge Mountain Park#

AUG 24 / ESSEX JUNCTION, VT @ Champlain Valley Exposition#

AUG 29 / SANTA BARBARA, CA @ Lobero Theatre^

AUG 30 / TEMECULA, CA @ South Coast Winery Resort & Spa^

AUG 31 / COSTA MESA, CA @ The Pacific Amphitheater!

SEPT 16 / CEDAR RAPIDS, IA @ McGrath Amphitheatre*

SEPT 17 / MOORHEAD, MN @ Bluestem Center for the Arts Amphitheater*

SEPT 18 / LINCOLN, NE @ Pinewood Bowl Theater*

SEPT 20 / ALBUQUERQUE, NM @ Revel*

SEPT 21 / COLORADO SPRINGS, CO @ Sunset Amphitheater*

SEPT 22 / VAIL, CO @ Gerald Ford Amphitheater*

SEPT 24 / TULSA, OK @ Tulsa Theater*

SEPT 25 / CHESTERFIELD, MO @ The Factory *

SEPT 27 / PITTSBURGH, PA @ Rivers Casino Event Center*

SEPT 28 / CHARLESTON, WV @ Hollywood Casino Event Center*

SEPT 29 / PHOENIXVILLE, PA @ The Colonial Theatre^

OCT 1 / BROOKVILLE, NY @ Tilles Center*

OCT 2/ ROCHESTER, NY @ Kodak Center*

OCT 4 / FRENCH LICK, IN @ French Lick Resort*

OCT 5 / EVANSTON, IL @ Cahn Auditorium^

OCT 17 / COLUMBIA, SC @ Township Auditorium*

OCT 18 / ASHEVILLE, NC @ Thomas Wolfe Auditorium*

OCT 19 / AUGUSTA, GA @ Bell Auditorium*

OCT 21 / POMPANO BEACH, FL @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater*

OCT 22 / FT. MYERS, FL @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall*

OCT 23 / CLEARWATER, FL @ The Sound at Coachman Park*

OCT 25 / MACON, GA @ Macon City Auditorium*

OCT 26 / BILOXI, MS @ Beau Rivage Resort & Casino*

OCT 27 / NASHVILLE, TN @ Ryman Auditorium*

OCT 29 / AMES, IA @ Stephens Auditorium*

OCT 30 / ROCHESTER, MN @ Mayo Civic Center*

NOV 1 / PEORIA, IL @ Peoria Civic Center Theater*

NOV 2 / SALINA, KS @ The Stiefel Theatre*

NOV 3 / SIOUX FALLS, SD @ Washington Pavilion*

NOV 6 / DULUTH, MN @ Symphony Hall*

NOV 7 / MADISON, WI @ Overture Center for the Arts*

NOV 8 / MT. PLEASANT, MI @ Soaring Eagle Casino*

^TTWS Headlining date
#TTWS co-headlining with Gin Blossoms
&TTWS @ Guster’s On The Ocean Festival
!TTWS opening for Counting Crows
*TTWS opening for Barenaked Ladies

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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We♥KC! October 6-8, 2023, Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City / Lawrence, KS / Topeka KS)

Read More: The Mars Volta From the ashes of At the Drive-In, The Mars Volta releases their fourth album, The Bedlam in Goliath, today. There's a bunch of "exclusives", so for die-hard fans,

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Prost! October, Rocktober, and Oktoberfest celebrations seem to be in full swing, and while it’s been unseasonably warm, things are soon to change and jacket weather is coming. Plenty to keep you busy on the first full weekend of the month, in terms of live music.

Let’s take look at the Kansas City / Lawrence KS/ Topeka KS metro musical happenings for the upcoming weekend, from October 6th-October 8th.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 6

Sammy Rae and The Friends, Madrid Theatre, $54-$59

Sammy Rae & The Friends is a collective of seven musicians who “consider themselves a family first.” The fans in the crowd for their shows are also a part of the energy, so much so that they lovingly call them “friends” as well.

Hailing from Brooklyn and producing a sound that merges ‘70s funk artists as well as today's pop rock hits, they have a first-ever, 18-track live album “The If It All Goes South Tour (Live)”. We caught them live previously at a Halloween night gig and are a little sad this stop isn’t on Oct. 31^st too.

Amos Lee w/Mutlu, Liberty Hall- Lawrence, $39-$89

On his eighth album Dreamland, the Philadelphia-born singer/songwriter intimately documents his real-world struggles (alienation, anxiety, loneliness, despair), an outpouring born from deliberate and often painful self-examination. “For most of my life I’ve walked into rooms thinking, ‘I don’t belong here,’” says Lee. “I’ve come to the realization that I’m too comfortable as an isolated person, and I want to reach out more.

This record came from questioning my connections to other people, to myself, to my past, and to the future.” Additionally, it was inspired by Johann Hari’s 2018 book Lost Connections. And, on RSD Black Friday (24 Nov), look for his tribute album to one of his (and our) musical idols, Lucinda Williams with his Honeysuckle Switches release. 

Arrive early for Mutlu (Onaral), a soul singer also from Philly. who is a first generation American of Turkish ancestry. He released his first five-song EP in 2004 and has served as the guitarist for Lee at live shows.

Oak Ridge Boys, Ameristar Casino, $45-$60

One last “pa pa mow-mow”! This month, longtime members — Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban will celebrate their 50th celebration, and has announced this as their American Made: Farewell Tour.

Though the quartet has origins running back to the 1940s, it was this collective that propelled the group to commercial heights. Known for their distinct harmonies, the group earned four CMA Awards trophies and five Grammy wins. They’ve been recognized with the highest honors from the Country Music Hall of Fame (2015), the Grand Ole Opry (2011), the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

The Wonder Years, The Truman, $29.50-$60

Winnie Cooper’s favorite band has been celebrating the 10th anniversary of their album The Greatest Generation with a box set reissue and their own Philly fest, and this tour that will find them performing the LP. Support comes from three newer punk/emo bands, Anxious, Sweet Pill, and Action/Adventure, all of whom also play the band’s Philly fest.

The Band Camino, Bad Suns, and The Wldlfe, The Midland, $34.50-$59.50

The Memphis/Nashville alt-rock trio are out on their Screaming in the Dark Tour, new and second studio album, The Dark, was released on August 11. Joining the tour will be Woodlands Hills, CA alternative-rock band Bad Suns, who are best known for their debut studio album, Language & Perspective, which was released in June 2014, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard 200 album chart.

Casting Crowns, Topeka Performing Arts Center, $43-$203.

The multi-platinum-selling Grammy winners are out on their 20th Anniversary Tour: A Live Symphony Experience. Featuring hit songs from the band’s current Healer album (“Scars In Heaven,” “Crazy People”), concert goers will also experience a night of worship celebrating a two-decade repertoire of songs like “Only Jesus,” “Nobody,” “Praise You In This Storm,” “East To West” and many more. For the first time ever, the band will be joined by a live symphony on this special anniversary tour.

Flo Rida at Late Night in the Phog, Allen Fieldhouse- Lawrence, Free but sold out

Kansas Athletics has announced that the KU basketball scrimmages at Late Night in the Phog will be streamed on ESPN+, KUATHLETICS.COM, and Facebook Watch. The event will feature performances by Flo Rida and include enhancements such as music by the KU Pep Band and DJ Heat, routines from KU’s spirit squad and dance teams, and enhanced coach and player interactions. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations to support Just Food of Douglas County.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7

Melvins w/ Boris, Bottleneck- Lawrence, SOLD OUT

Out on their monsterous "Twins of Evil" tour, a 43-date trek through the United States which will find each band playing one of their classic albums in full. For Melvins, they'll be celebrating their 1991 underground classic Bullhead, while Boris will perform all if 2002's Heavy Rocks, making it a can't-miss night for fans of sludgy, experimental heavy music. And FYI, Boris named themselves after one of the cuts on Bullhead, which is meta. If you slept on getting tix, lesson learned hopefully.

Dean Lewis, The Truman, $25-$50

We caught caught the Aussie singer-songwriter on the sold-out first show of the US portion of his tour a couple weeks ago, supporting 2022’s The Hardest Love, with most recent single being, “How Do I Say Goodbye?”. Live, he worked in covers by fellow Aussie Amy Shark and also Coldplay and is best known for 2016 single, “Waves” and 2018’s “Be Alright.”

moe. Liberty Hall- Lawrence, $30-$75

After a summer leg and assorted festivals, the longtime Buffalo jam band embarks on a mostly Midwest 16-date Fall leg, with most recent work being 2020’s Not Normal EP, but it doesn’t matter as it’s all about the jamming, man!

Scary Pockets, Granada-Lawrence,$25-$30

After a Spring North American run and then summer overseas, the viral funk collective led by Ryan Lerman and Patreon co-founder and CEO Jack Conte and known for its playful and unique covers, are back on the road for a Fall leg. Swatkins and The Positive Agenda are scheduled as support.

Temptations, Ameristar Casino, $55-$75

The classic Motown vocal group may not look the same as in theiir glory days, but the hits are too numerous to count. Ranked #1 in Billboard magazine’s most recent list of the “Greatest R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of All Time,” The Temptations also appear in the magazine’s 125th Anniversary list of the “125 Greatest of All Time Artists.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 8

The Mars Volta with Teri Gender Bender, Uptown. $59-$237

The post-prog-rockers just released the album Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazón, an acoustic re-working of their 2022 reunion album, the self-titled pop-ish and slower The Mars Volta, which was their first LP in a decade. Lead singer Cedric Bixler-Zavala and guitarist-producer Omar Rodriguez-Lopez formed the modern classic band after the 2001 breakup of their band At the Drive-In and this show should be musically amazing.

Be sure to be early for Teri Gender Bender, the singer and musician known primarily as the founding member, lead singer, and guitarist of Guadalajara-based rock band Le Butcherettes. With TMV’s Rodríguez-López, she is also a member of Bosnian Rainbows for the last decade as well as Crystal Fairy and Kimono Kult, so you could say is busy. Her performance persona and artistry have been compared to Björk, Siouxsie Sioux, Karen O.

Koo Koo (Kanga Roo), recordBar, $25.49

Equally playing live in front of children or party-ready adults, the Minneapolis pair is a dance experience for the senses. For the last 15 years, lifelong friends and collaborators Bryan and Neil have toured the globe delighting fans with their high-energy music, positivity, and interactive live show.

They cut their teeth on the road, playing everything from DIY basements and birthday parties, to sharing main-stages with a wide array of acts like Yo Gabba Gabba, The Aquabats, and Frank Turner. Out in support of their 2021 album, Slow Clap, apparently, they just shortened their name as well.

National Touring act coming to Kansas City, Lawrence, KS, Topeka, KS, or vicinity? Let us know so we can spotlight the appearance-email [email protected]

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Dean Lewis at First Avenue, Minneapolis (17 Sep 2023)

Dean Lewis Setlist Looks Like Me Small Disasters 7 Minutes Something to Help Hurtless Stay Awake The Hardest Love Chemicals Lost Without You Hold of Me Let Go Half a Man In A Perfect World Scares Me A Place We Knew All For You Adore (Amy Shark cover) How Do I Say Goodbye Yellow (Coldplay cover) Be Alright -- Encore -- Waves Read More Dean Lewis Local fans of Sydney Australia singer-songwriter Dean Lewis had waited a long time to get a proper look at him, with a scheduled sold out headlining show at the Fine Line on … Sara Kays RIAA gold-certified singer-songwriter Sara Kays will be headlining the 7th Street Entry, in support of Struck By Lightning… her latest “Math” is available now on Atlantic Records. ....

Global superstar Dean Lewis kicked off his The Future Is Bright USA tour at the sold-out First Avenue in Minneapolis on Sunday night, having just successfully played Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore.

RIAA Platinum-certified singer-songwriter Sara Kays opened the show. She’s joined on stage by guitarist Anson Seabra. The two have collaborated on some new songs, such as “Show Me Off” and “Miss Me The Same.”

Her 30-min set includes a cover of Owl City’s “Fireflies”, which was extra special in Minneapolis, as Owl City (Adam Young) is from Owatonna, Minnesota.

She ended her set with “Backseat Rider”, “Bored”, and finale song “Remember That Night”.

The line to enter First Avenue to see Dean Lewis stretches around the block. It was so long that cars were pulling up and asking “what is this line to?” After fans shouted back, “Dean Lewis!” the puzzled driver answered, “Who?”

Dean Lewis (11 July 2019)

Dean Lewis is the most famous Australian pop singer that you’ve never heard of. His 2016 single, “Waves” was certified 7x platinum in Australia. By the time his music landed in America, for his debut album A Place We Knew, he was already a star and sold out headlining show the Fine Line Music Café on Feb 25, 2019. Unfortunately, due to extreme weather, his first headlining show was cancelled.

We did see him in July 2019, writing, “The late afternoon session proved a fine sampler for Lewis’s upcoming headlining appearance locally on August 6th with full band, and anyone admiring the emotional anthem-ness of singer-songwriters like Ed Sheeran and Vance Joy, are encourage to tune in and get a ticket to Dean Lewis while you can.”

It’s been four years of anticipation, but Lewis is back, this time with his sophomore album The Hardest Love (which came out in 2022), and fans are over the moon and singing along to every song on the set. Lewis was incredibly pleased at the strong turn out with so many dedicated fans… it’s a very good sign for the first night of the The Future Is Bright US tour.

For the adults, since most of Lewis’ fans are teenage girls, you can get away to the adult area on the balcony. First Avenue sectioned off the upstairs to 21 and over, so there were plenty of breathing room to watch the show from above.

Remaining tour dates:

09/19 Chicago, IL The Vic
09/20 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
09/22 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
09/23 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
09/25 Boston, MA Royale
09/26 New York, NY Terminal 5
09/28 Philadelphia, PA TLA
09/29 Asbury Park, NJ The Stone Pony
09/30 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre
10/02 Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theater
10/03 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
10/06 St. Louis, MO The Hawthorn
10/07 Kansas City, MO The Truman
10/08 Oklahoma City, OK Tower Theater
10/10 Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren
10/11 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
10/13 San Diego, CA House of Blues San Diego
10/14 Ventura, CA Ventura Music Hall
10/15 Santa Ana, CA The Observatory
10/17 San Luis Obispo, CA Fremont Theater
10/19 Los Angeles, CA The Novo
10/20 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst
10/21 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
10/24 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
10/25 Seattle, WA Neptune Theatre
10/27 Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center
10/28 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
10/30 Austin, TX Scoot Inn
10/31 Dallas, TX Studio at the Factory
11/01 Houston, TX Warehouse Live - Studio
11/04 Honolulu, HI Republik

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Dean Lewis at First Avenue, Minneapolis (17 Sep 2023)

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Minneapolis: September 15 to September 17

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09/15 Bully with Wombo at First Avenue Read More Bully Opening up the show was Nashville's Bully, lead by singer Alicia Bognanno .... who revealed to us that she's actually from Minnesota. Although the band has been in Minneapolis a few times ....

09/15/2023 Friday

Bully
with Wombo
at First Avenue
first-avenue.com

Alicia Bognanno, aka Bully, is headlining First Avenue on September 15th. Her latest album Lucky For You is out now.

Bully (18 Jan 2016)

We saw Bully in Jan 2018 and said, “Bully is a female-fronted indie rock band who, when playing live, comes off more as a punk band. I was wondering why this show was so packed (it had to have been damn near sold out if it didn't sell out!) but then I found out that Alicia Bognanno, the front-woman, is actually from Rosemount, MN even though the band claims to be from Nashville. This band only has one full length out (Feels Like which was released just last year) but I noticed their name popping up on everyone's "best of 2015" lists. Last night proved why these guys are on fire right now.”

Louisville Kentucky based trio Wombo to open, fresh off a support tour of the UK, which included Moth Club, Great Escape Festival, and Dot to Dot festivals, etc. The group recently released their EP Slab in June 2023 via Fire Talk Records.

Tour dates:

Sep 14 - Davenport IA - Raccoon Motel
Sep 15 - Minneapolis MN - First Ave
Sep 16 - Milwaukee WI - X-Ray Arcade
Sep 17 - Detroit MI - Loving Touch
Sep 19 - Toronto ON - Lee's Palace
Sep 20 - Albany NY - Lark Hall
Sep 21 - Boston MA - Crystal Ballroom
Sep 22 - Hamden CT - Space Ballroom
Sep 23 - Philadelphia PA - First Unitarian
Sep 24 - Washington DC - Black Cat

09/16 Katelyn Tarver with Rosie Darling at 7th St Entry Read More Katelyn Tarver October 25—Denver, CO—Ogden Theatre* October 27—Los Angeles, CA—Orpheum* October 28—San Francisco, CA—Regency Ballroom* *w/ Katelyn Tarver … Rosie Darling Not happy with just playing their hits, the two insists on playing new collaborations, such as “Never Be the Same”, featuring Rosie Darling. They also played quite a few new 2019 tunes …

09/16/2023 Saturday

Katelyn Tarver
with Rosie Darling
at 7th St Entry
first-avenue.com

Acclaimed LA-based singer-songwriter Katelyn Tarver is on her “Compliments Only” tour. Her forthcoming sophomore album is coming out in early 2024… so she may be playing some preview tracks on this tour. She’ll be playing with Jack Gray for her UK tour in November.

We previously mentioned that she toured with Johnnyswim in 2021.

Rosie Darling to open.

North America Tour Dates:

09/06/23: San Francisco, CA @ Cafe De Nord*
09/08/23: Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios*
09/09/23: Vancouver, BC @ Wise Hall*
09/10/23: Seattle, WA @ Madame Lou's*
09/12/23: Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court*
09/13/23: Denver, CO @ Globe Hall*
09/15/23: Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen*
09/16/23: Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry*
09/18/23: Toronto, ON @ Drake Hotel Underground*
09/19/23: Montreal, QC @ Bar le Ritz PDB*
09/21/23: Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere - Zone One^
09/22/23: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Upstairs^
09/23/23: Philadelphia, PA @ Milkboy^
09/26/23: Washington, DC @ DC9^
09/27/23: Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle ^
09/28/23: Decatur, GA @ Eddie's Attic^
09/30/23: Houston, TX @ House of Blues ^
10/01/23: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues^
10/04/23: Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar*
10/05/23: San Diego, CA @ House of Blues*
10/06/23: Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo*

w/ Rosie Darling*

09/17 Dean Lewis with Sara Kays at First Avenue Read More Dean Lewis Local fans of Sydney Australia singer-songwriter Dean Lewis had waited a long time to get a proper look at him, with a scheduled sold out headlining show at the Fine Line on … Sara Kays RIAA gold-certified singer-songwriter Sara Kays will be headlining the 7th Street Entry, in support of Struck By Lightning… her latest “Math” is available now on Atlantic Records. ....

09/17/2023 Sunday

Dean Lewis
with Sara Kays
at First Avenue
first-avenue.com

Global superstar Dean Lewis announced his The Future Is Bright US Tour, kicking off in Minneapolis on September 17th.

Dean Lewis (11 July 2019)

We caught Dean in Jul 2019 and said, “Local fans of Sydney Australia singer-songwriter Dean Lewis had waited a long time to get a proper look at him, with a scheduled sold out headlining show at the Fine Line on February 25th, canceled at last-minute because of extreme winter weather preventing him getting to town. ”

Sara Kays to open.

Tour dates:

09/17, Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
09/19 Chicago, IL The Vic
09/20 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
09/22 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
09/23 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
09/25 Boston, MA Royale
09/26 New York, NY Terminal 5
09/28 Philadelphia, PA TLA
09/29 Asbury Park, NJ The Stone Pony
09/30 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre
10/02 Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theater
10/03 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
10/06 St. Louis, MO The Hawthorn
10/07 Kansas City, MO The Truman
10/08 Oklahoma City, OK Tower Theater
10/10 Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren
10/11 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
10/13 San Diego, CA House of Blues San Diego
10/14 Ventura, CA Ventura Music Hall
10/15 Santa Ana, CA The Observatory
10/17 San Luis Obispo, CA Fremont Theater
10/19 Los Angeles, CA The Novo
10/20 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst
10/21 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
10/24 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
10/25 Seattle, WA Neptune Theatre
10/27 Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center
10/28 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
10/30 Austin, TX Scoot Inn
10/31 Dallas, TX Studio at the Factory
11/01 Houston, TX Warehouse Live - Studio
11/04 Honolulu, HI Republik

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

vu ([email protected]) ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ twitter.com

We♥KC- June 22-30, 2022 Upcoming Shows (Kansas City / Lawrence KS)

Read More Starkey Hearing Foundation Benefit Once again, on a Sunday July afternoon, St. Paul became Tinseltown if only for an evening as the Starkey Hearing Foundation's So the World May Hear 18th Annual Gala,...

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This weekend, it’s all about the Big Slick-- the annual benefit extravaganza for Childrens Mercy-Kansas City has returned in full force, though late word has come down that Jason Sudeikis is unfortunately unable to attend, still in London for production schedule changes on the new season of “Ted Lasso”.

Funnyman David Koechner may or may not be present as well, due to recent run-ins with the law, but there’s plenty of talent and entertainment to anchor what should be a memorable weekend. Several good concerts happening as well (fingers crossed the rain and heat can hold off).

Here’s what’s happening in the Kansas City/Lawrence, KS metro June 22^nd- 30^th

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

Wednesday June 22

Why Don’t We with The Aces and JVKE, Starlight, CANCELED

Thursday June 23

“Cheer” Live, Cable Dahmer Arena. $29.95-$139.95

Rah, Rah, Rah!- features a special appearance from Monica Aldama

Cody Johnson, Azura Amphitheater, $44.50-$129.50

The Texas country singer-songwriter is striking while the fire is hot. After his first No. 1 hit "'Til You Can't" was certified Platinum, he’s on the road through the end of the year with a rotating slate of musical friends joining him. Locally, Ashland Craft & Craig Campbell are scheduled to join on.

Broncho, recordBar, $15

Out on their I Know You tour, we’ve followed the Oklahoma indie/post-punk band since 2013, having seen them last in 2016 so we’re probably overdue. Latest full-length was 2018’s Bad Behavior, so we have to expect new music is soon forthcoming. Live, they’ve been playing almost a 30-song set.

Saliva, The Bottleneck-Lawrence, $25-$28

Vocalist Bobby Amaru ably stepped in for Josey Scott over a decade ago and the band has a new single, “Crows” released earlier this month. Live, favorites like “Ladies and Gentlemen”, “Tick Tick Boom”, and “Your Disease” are of course in the set, along with some interesting cover medleys.

LANCO, Power & Light District, Free!

Nashville country band used to stylize their name as LANco, but are now LANCO (abbreviated version of Lancaster and Co, so go figure). Anyway, the band returns with new song “Low Class Lovers” from its forthcoming full-length as a follow-up to previously-lauded Hallelujah Nights. Plus, it’s a free show!

Friday June 24

Big Slick Celebrity softball game at Kauffman Stadium, $20-$103

After a prior night’s VIP event, this is the true kickoff to this year’s annual event. Gates open at 4:30 for the 5pm game, and anyone buying a Royals ticket to the 7pm game, gets in early for free. Seating is all GA, so arrive early for a good seat to see your favorite celebs swing a fun bat for charity.

Riff Generation- KC Jazz Orchestra, Medallion Theater, $25-$35

Brand new jazz ensemble that cultivates new music alongside Kansas City’s fabled heritage of the genre.

Modern English w/ Static Phantoms, recordBar, $20

Decades later, they still want to stop the world and melt with you and will be playing classic album After The Snow in its entirety. We caught them live in 2017 as part of the loaded Retro Futura Tour. Post-punk synth ‘80s throwback KC duo Static Phantoms is an ideal opening fit.

Blue Man Group, June 24-26, Starlight Theater,$16-$98

More than 35 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon. Expect signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy in this updated show that features original music, custom-made instruments, and surprise audience interaction in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages. We saw them live in their original NYC Astor Place theater years ago, and still remember all the fun.

 

 

Saturday June 25

Big Slick Party / Benefit w Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet, and David Koechner (?), T-Mobile Center, $75-$375.

What started out as a benefit poker tournament (thus the poker hand name) has ballooned into a jam-packed weekend and arena-sized party/show, which has raised over $13million dollars for Childrens Mercy-Kansas City.

In between acts like Sheryl Crow, David Cook, The Potash Twins and numerous celebs, bidding on item and experiential auctions take place (online as well) for special and one-of-a-kind collectibles and memories. Celebrities expected include Adam Scott, SNL’s Heidi Gardner, Kevin Pollak, James Van Der Beek, and others including some possible late-addition sports stars.

Children's Mercy is a leading independent children's health organization dedicated to holistic care, translational research, breakthrough innovation, and educating the next generation of caregivers. Its vision is to create a world of well-being for children and for more information visit childrensmercy.org. (Note there is no Saturday morning bowling nor red carpet arrival this year).

Glenn Miller Orchestra, Kauffman Center. $59.50-$79.50

It don’t mean a thing, if it ain’t got that swing!- The 80-year old Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like “In the Mood,” “Moonlight Serenade,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” “String of Pearls” and “Tuxedo Junction” back to the stage with over eighteen musicians and singers.

Eddie Montgomery, Knuckleheads. $37.50

The remaining half of famed country duo Montgomery Gentry hits the road with all their favorites live as well as new songs from his solo debut, Ain’t No Closing Me Down and recent Tanya Tucker collab, “Higher”.

Motherfolk, Lemonade Park, $15

Beloved KC indie folk project led by Nathan Dickerson and Nathan Paver in promotion of new EP, the flower and new single, “Headlights”. DURRY to open.

Sunday June 26

Sebastian Maniscalco, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. $42.75-$122.75

Rescheduled like many things, the comedian plays two shows on his Nobody Does This Tour. The stand-up comedian and actor has released five comedy specials. has also had supporting acting roles in the films Green Book and The Irishman.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Uptown. $35-$99

A last-minute Covid infection with the band pushed this show to its new date, all is now good and any previous tix are honored.

Five decades and running, the legendary band also recently released their latest, Dirt Does Dylan, featuring lead single “I Shall be Released” alongside indie faves Larkin Poe. Expect some Bobby Zimmerman covers live, along with maybe some Hank, The Band and Jerry Jeff Walker songs as well as tracks from their fifty year catalog.

Spite, recordBar. $20

California metal band out on their (not so humble) One Step to Becoming God Tour, with Boundaries, Vatican, and Bodybox as support for this early show. The band recently announced their new label partnership with Rise Records and have released two new singles since: “Made To Please” and “Caved In”.

 

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Tuesday June 28

Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin, T-Mobile Center Postponed to August 2.

Wednesday June 29

Barenaked Ladies with Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Starlight. $25-$150

For the sixth time, it’s still the Last Summer on Earth and this formidable 90s triple bill promises a fun and hit-filled evening. We caught the tour in its first year in 2015 with BNL headlining and it’s been successful enough to keep returning.

BNL has new music coming later this year, so maybe expect a new song or two amidst the favorites and the tour will also feature Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket on the lineup. We haven’t documented any Gin Blossoms shows though have caught them live and are a fan of especially their first couple albums. We did catch Toad live many times in the mid-2010s and remain big fans.

Dean Lewis, The Truman. $26-$55

Aussie singer-songwriter Dean Lewis hit it big internationally with songs “Be Alright” and “Waves” and released his debut album, A Place We Knew in 2019. We caught him live in the summer of 2019 for a radio-sponsored acoustic set that had the girls swooning and guys singing along and three singles including “Hurtless” have been issued in advance of his upcoming new album.

 

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Thursday June 30

Third Eye Blind with Taking Back Sunday and Hockey Dad, Starlight. $29.50-$99.95

Stephan Jenkins and band are out on their Summer Gods: 25 Years in the Blind Tour, which also supports the restoration of a portion of the Palos Verdes Kelp Forest. Called the Blind Reef, proceeds of each ticket will help the surf community restore the kelp ecosystem that sequesters carbon off the California Coast. We caught them live back in 2018 and the band has been playing Joy Division and Califone covers in their recent live sets.

Eli Young Band w Corey Kent, Power & Light District

The brand new album is called Love Talking from this North Texas country band and fans probably remember their previous hit singles, "Crazy Girl", along with "Even If It Breaks Your Heart", "Drunk Last Night", and "Love Ain't". Expect a lot of crazy girls out for this free downtown show.

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Minneapolis: August 1 to August 6, 2019

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

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

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

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

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

James TW to open.

Tour dates:

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

Other shows in the area:

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

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

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

Tour dates:

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

O.A.R.
+ American Authors
Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Fri 08/02/2019 (6pm/$39.50)
mysticlake.com

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

Tour Dates:

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

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

Tour Dates

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

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

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

Bella’s Bartok to open.

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

Dave Arcari’s tour dates:

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

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

Tour dates:

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

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Dean Lewis at Freight House, Stillwater for Cities 97.1 Live at the Lake (11 July 2019)

Live at the Lake 2019 Dean Lewis Setlist 7 Minutes Stay Awake Chemicals Need You Now Don't Hold Me Half a Man Hold of Me Straight Back Down Waves Be Alright Dean Lewis Tour Dates 19-21 July 2019 Splendour in the Grass Festival, Byron Bay 01-04 August 2019 Lollapalooza Grant Park, Chicago, IL 02-04 August 2019 Osheaga Music , Montreal, QC 06 August 2019 First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 07 August 2019 Madrid Theatre, Kansas City, MO 09 August 2019 Gothic Theatre, Englewood, CO 13 August 2019 McMenamin's Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR 14 August 2019 The Showbox, Seattle, WA 15 August 2019 Vogue Theatre, Vancouver, BC 06 September 2019 Crammerock Stekene, Belgium 07-08 September 2019 Lollapalooza Berlin 26 September 2019 Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON 28 September 2019 House of Blues Boston, MA 30 September 2019 9:30 Club, Washington, DC 02 October 2019 Theatre of Living Arts Philadelphia, PA 07 October 2019 Webster Hall, New York, NY 10 October 2019 The Underground, Charlotte, NC 11 October 2019 Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta, GA 12 October 2019 House of Blues, New Orleans, LA 14 October 2019 White Oak Music Hall, Houston, TX 16 October 2019 House of Blues, Dallas, TX 18 October 2019 The Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ 20 October 2019 House of Blues, San Diego, CA 23 October 2019 The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA Read More Live at the Lake appearing as part of local station Cities 97.1’s summer outdoor Thursday music series, called Live at the Lake for his Twin Cities metro debut, in support of full-length, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent (on Virgin/EMI Records). .…

On a picture-perfect Thursday afternoon, another installment of Live at the Lake, a summer free weekly outdoor promotional concert series curated by local station Cities 97.1, took place near the banks of the St. Croix river, in Stillwater on the patio atThe Freight House featuring Dean Lewis.

The afternoon’s music opened with a short set from local alternative rock group Harbor & Home, who blends Americana roots with a classic rock sound (working in a couple covers alongside their own originals), in support of last October’s four-song EP called Live Studio Sessions.

Vocalist/guitarist Kaleb Williams easily connected with the happy hour crowd, and the band had many fans in the audience, glad to see and hear their brand of feel-good music warm up an already balmy day further.

Local fans of Sydney Australia singer-songwriter Dean Lewis had waited a long time to get a proper look at him, with a scheduled sold out headlining show at the Fine Line on February 25^th, canceled at last-minute because of extreme winter weather preventing him getting to town. 

Lewis’ only two previous appearances in the metro were brief ones, both in Oct. 2018- opening at the 7^th St Entry, and at the final Cities Sampler release party in Maplewood, so a longer appearance has been highly anticipated and the outdoor crowd was treated to a ten-song/forty-five minute set.

Lewis’s debut full length, A Place We Knew (on Island/Universal) topped the charts in his native Australia, and has been a slow burner here, gradually but solidly rising as more of this country discovers his music. Inspired to write songs by listening to Noel Gallagher and by his own bittersweet personal memories of past relationships, Lewis has taken hold with a still-growing audience, confirmed by an upcoming August 6 date, headlining the Mainroom at First Avenue.

“This is incredible!” Lewis said, admiring the swelling crowd, also jokingly noting the relative paleness in the sunlight of he and his guitarist, despite their Aussie heritage. ‘Need You Now’, from his previous EP, is a song he rarely performs in an acoustic setting, but fit in well amongst his other newer, heart-on-his-sleeve ballads.

Lewis mentioned that ‘Don’t Hold Me’ was worked and re-worked for months until he felt he got it right and ‘Half a Man’ was actually the song responsible for his initial record deal. ‘Waves’ is a song as big in Australia as his breakthrough hit, nominated for five ARIA awards, and the set ended with Lewis’s biggest song to date, ‘Be Alright’ which topped the charts and went 7x Platinum in his native land.

The late afternoon session proved a fine sampler for Lewis’s upcoming headlining appearance locally on August 6^th with full band, and anyone admiring the emotional anthem-ness of singer-songwriters like Ed Sheeran and Vance Joy, are encourage to tune in and get a ticket to Dean Lewis while you can.  

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Dean Lewis at Freight House, Stillwater for Cities 97.1 Live at the Lake (11 July 2019)

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