Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area on July 8, 2016.
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Minneapolis Music Guide.
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 Basilica Block Party
The 20th Anniversary of the Basilica Block Party is taking place on Friday (July 11) and Saturday (July 12).
I have mentioned before that it's not a great place to see music (because of the talkers....
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 The Fray
Denver's The Fray are back on tour in support of their fourth studio album Helios, out now on Epic Records.
In addition to the latest album, expect the band
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 Death Cab for Cutie
Anyroad, before we get to Death Cab for Cutie, I have to explain that I've seen the band before in 2001 at the 7th Street Entry for $5. People who live in Minnesota know that the 7th Street is a tiny venue.
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BASILICA BLOCK PARTY
at Basilica St. Mary
Friday, 07/08/16, 5pm ($60)
Saturday, 07/09/16, 5pm ($60)
basilicablockparty.org
Once again, the incredibly popular
Basilica Block Party is taking place this weekend, July 8th and 9th at the Basilica St. Mary in Minneapolis.
We had a great time
last year, covering all the bands (which is a feat in itself, because the three stages overlap in set times).
July 8:
Great Clips Stage
Matt Hires
X Ambassadors
American Authors
Death Cab for Cutie
PreferredOne Stage
Andra Day
Cold War Kids
Gary Clark Jr.
Star Tribune Stage
Step Rockets
Fort Wilson Riot
Gospel Machine
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July 9:
Great Clips Stage
Ron Pope
Matt Nathanson
Phillip Phillips
The Fray
PreferredOne Stage
Craig Finn
Milky Chance
Ryan Adams and The Shining
Star Tribune Stage
Farewell Milwaukee
Holidae
Eric Mayson
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Note: the Great Clips Stage will also feature DJ sets by THEbEATRASCAL & ACG [As The Tastemakers]
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 Debo Band
Debo Band is an 11-member group led by Ethiopian-American saxophonist Danny Mekonnen and fronted by charismatic vocalist Bruck Tesfaye. Since 2006, the band has toured Ethiopia twice
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DEBO BAND
at Cedar Cultural Center
Friday, 07/08/16, 7pm ($18/$20)
thecedar.org
Ethiopian funk-rock group
Debo Band is currently on tour in support of their sophomore album
Ere Gobez. The large group lists 11 band members, which typically means an arsenal of musical instruments, like violins and brass instruments.
The group, formed in 2006, is led by Ethiopian-American saxophonist Danny Mekonnen, but its singer is vocalist Bruck Tesfaye. The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and NPR, who placed the band’s debut album—produced by Thomas “Tommy T” Gobena of Gogol Bordello—on their “50 Favorite Albums Of 2012” list.
As of this writing, no opening band is listed.
Tour Dates:
07/06/16 Cleveland, OH, Transformer Station
07/08/16 Minneapolis, MN, Cedar Cultural Center
07/09/16 Chicago, IL, Square Roots Festival
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 Frankie Lee
The fifth birthday celebration of United States of Americana is taking place at the Turf Club in St Paul on Thursday, November 6th. The show features Israel Nash and local musician Frankie Lee (not the 70s blues musician).
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FRANKIE LEE
at Electric Fetus / Turf Club
Friday, 07/08/16, 7pm (Free)
Saturday, 07/09/16, 8pm ($15)
turfclub.net
Singer-songwriter
Frankie Lee recently just wrapped up his tour with
Esmé Patterson. He will be back in town, doing three Minnesota dates: In-store at Electric Fetus in Minneapolis on July 8th, headlining the Turf Club in St Paul on July 9th, and also at Red Herring Lounge in Duluth on July 14th.
With the Electric Fetus appearance, Lee will be playing a three or four songs from his third album
American Dreamer (Loose/Thirty Tigers). Attendees who buys the album at the store will also receive a limited edition event poster (while supplies last). Frankie will sign copies of after his set.
No opening act listed for the Turf Club show.
Frankie Lee Tour Dates:
07/08 - Minneapolis, MN - Electric Fetus In-Store
07/09 - St. Paul, MN - Turf Club
07/14 - Duluth, MN - Red Herring Lounge
09/17 - Shakopee, MN - Festival Paolomino
More tour dates will be announced soon.
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