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Minneapolis: May 19 to May 22, 2017

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from May 19 to May 22, 2017.

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Read More Art-A-Whirl Art-A-Whirl... yeah, it's a dumb name, but what can you do? It's that time of the year again, the NEMAA (Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association) is putting together their annual Art-A-Whirl … Caroline Smith Beginning the evening on the good foot was Minneapolis-based singer Caroline Smith, whose freshly released new album, Half About Being a Woman (United Interests) ...

THE LIQUID ZOO 2017
at Bauhaus Brew Labs
05/19/17-05/21/2017 (Free)
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As part of the Art-A-Whirl event this weekend, Bauhaus Brew Labs has put together its The Liquid Zoo event.

Presented by Down In The Valley, Revival, Parlour Bar, and 89.3The Current, The Liquid Zoo is where best-in-class musicians, artists and food & beverage purveyors collide, igniting an unforgettable experience in which attendees can revel in local & national talent in the company of their friends & community. All events are free for all ages, 21+ to drink.

Lineup

Friday
Nightlights
Viva Knievel

Saturday
Caroline Smith 9:00 PM
Heiruspecs 8:00 PM
Communist Daughter 7:00 PM
Black Market Brass 6:00 PM
Night Moves 5:00 PM
ZULUZULUU 4:00 PM
Royal Canoe 3:00 PM
FRAEA 2:00 PM
SOLID GOLD 1:00 PM
Nooky Jones 12:00 PM
DJ Shane Kramer of TRANSMISSION Music (Day Long DJ)

Sunday
DJ Shane Kramer of Transmission Music

Read More Mark Mallman Did you miss Mark Mallman’s double appearances at the Icehouse last March 25th and 26th? No problem, catch him again at the Icehouse this upcoming Saturday, July 9th. … Marijuana Deathsquads Given the fact that both drummers performed four sets over two nights (both were a part of openers Marijuana Deathsquads as well), any minor missed beat could have been easily forgiven. .… Pert Near Sandstone This was Pert Near’s Ship of Fools 7” Release Party and a party is exactly what it was. This band brought the energy, the fun, and the talent to First Avenue …

WHIRLYGIG 2017
at Indeed Brewing Company
05/19/17-05/21/2017 (Free)
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The annual Whirlygig (part of the Art-A-Whirl weekend festival) will be taking place at the Indeed Brewing Company this weekend. The lineup is listed below.

This event is cash only and will run rain or shine. Wristbands will be required to enter for anyone who will be drinking and cost $1 with proceeds benefitting our charitable giving program, Indeed We Can.

Lineup

Friday May 19th
6pm - Ayvah
7pm - Pornonono
8pm - Andrew Broder
9pm - Marijuana Deathsquads

Saturday May 20th
1pm - Porch Knights
2pm - Ripper
3pm - Matt Latterell
4pm - COZY
5pm - Fury Things
6pm - Nato Coles & the Blue Diamond Band
7pm - Birthday Suits
8pm - The Mighty Mofos
9pm - Mark Mallman

Sunday May 21st
1pm - Inventions and Dimensions
2pm - Jack Klatt
3pm - Gabe Barnett & them Rounders
4pm - Lydia Liza
5pm - Pert Near Sandstone

Read More JMSN Los Angeles' Christian Berishaj, or otherwise known as his stage name JMSN ('Jameson') released his JMSN (Blue Album) last December 9, 2014, via White Room Records. … The Family Crest However, not all is lost, San Francisco's The Family Crest will be in town at the 7th Street Entry on July 6th in support of their album Beneath the Brine (Tender Loving Empire). … Wale Wale is from Washington, DC, and he was/is currently on tour. Since the previous dates have come and gone, below are the one remaining date (he is playing Chicago tonight) … Windhand Windhand has a new album called Soma, coming out September 17th on Relapse Records. The Richmond band also announced a Winter tour with High On Fire and Kvelertak …

Other shows in the area:

05/20/17 Chris Thile to be featured on A Prairie Home Companion at Fitzgerald Theater in St Paul. 4:45pmpm, $31.

05/20/17 Jmsn ( Los Angeles-based singer / songwriter / producer Christian Berishaj) returns to Minneapolis at the Triple Rock Social Club this Saturday. Quiñ and Alcordo to join Jmsn on this show. 8pm, $13.

05/20/17 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. The album was recorded on analog tape at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN and is now available for pre-order. Scantron to open. 8pm, $11.

05/20/17 The Family Crest is playing Turf Club in St Paul this Saturday. The band’s latest EP Prelude to War is available now. NPR’s All Songs announced the EP earlier this year and said first song ‘Mirror Love’ as “a track urging people to express their political dismay … extends into new sonic territory for the group, capturing the late '70s sounds of the Bee Gees in both beat and chorus" adding “this band is a must–see live!” Trevor Sensor to open. 8pm, $13.

05/20/17 Wale (not to be confused with Whale) to headline Skyway Theatre this Saturday. 7pm, $25.

05/21/17 Bonobo is headlining First Avenue this Sunday in support of his latest record Migration. Fakear will open. 7pm, $25.

05/21/17 Tall Heights will headline the 7th Street Entry on Sunday. Show up early to check out rising Vermont singer/songwriter Henry Jamison in support of his critically-acclaimed EP The Rains (Akira Records). 7pm, $13.

05/21/17 Canadian band The Birthday Massacre is headlining the Cabooze on May 21st. Army Of The Universe and Ludovico Technique to open. 7pm, $10.

05/22/17 This Monday, Windhand will headline the 7th Street Entry. Satan's Satyrs will open. 7:30pm, $15.

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Minneapolis: June 8 to June 10, 2016

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from June 8 to June 10, 2016.

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Read More JMSN Los Angeles' Christian Berishaj, or otherwise known as his stage name JMSN ('Jameson') released his JMSN (Blue Album) last December 9, 2014, via White Room Records. …

JMSN
at 7th Street Entry
Wednesday, 06/08/16, 8pm ($12/$14)
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Detroit-born, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter/producer JMSN (aka Christian Berishaj) is touring in support of his latest album It is (White Room Records).

We have already previously mentioned his self-titled album (affectionately known as ‘the Blue Album’) and that 2015 tour in January 2015, but this time, he’ll be touring in the Summer instead of the harsh Winter.

Tiffany Gouché will open.

North American Tour Dates:

05/31/16 Montreal, QC Theatre Fairmount
06/01/16 Toronto, ON Horseshoe Tavern
06/03/16 Detroit, MI Populux Music Hall
06/04/16 Cleveland, OH Beachland Tavern
06/05/16 Pittsburgh, PA Club Cafe
06/06/16 Indianapolis, IN The Hi Fi
06/08/16 Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry
06/09/16 Chicago, IL Double Door
06/10/16 St. Louis, MO The Demo
06/11/16 Springfield, MO The Outland
06/12/16 Oklahoma City, OK 89th Street
06/14/16 Denver, CO Lost Lake Lounge
06/15/16 Fort Collins, CO Aggie Theatre
06/16/16 Salt Lake City, UT Kilby Court
06/17/16 Boise, ID Reef
06/18/16 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
06/19/16 Seattle, WA The Crocodile
06/20/16 Vancouver, BC Alexander Gastown
06/22/16 San Francisco, CA The Independent
06/24/16 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst

Read More Royal Canoe There is a complexity to their music, such as in the album’s title track or the single, ‘Bathtubs’ that still comes off as easy and palatable to the ear, despite the “everything including …

PLANTS AND ANIMALS
at 7th Street Entry
Thursday, 06/09/16, 8pm ($12)
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Plants and Animals’ first album in four years Waltzed In From The Rumbling (Secret City Records) came out earlier this year. All the critics have agreed that the new record is “something beautiful”, “wildly and wonderfully”, and “beautiful clarity”.

The Montreal band will tour in support of the new album in the USA this June.

Winnipeg’s six-piece ensemble Royal Canoe to open. We previously caught the Canadian band in June 2014 and wrote, “There is a complexity to their music, such as in the album’s title track or the single, ‘Bathtubs’ that still comes off as easy and palatable to the ear, despite the “everything including the kitchen sink” sound of it all, that is more than a little outside most simplistic pop on mainstream radio. Successfully received at last fall’s Iceland Airwaves, these experimental sound benders are worthy of further attention.”

Royal Canoe will release Something Got Lost Between Here and the Orbit on September 16, via Nevado Music (home to Deap Vally, The Dead Ships, Gringo Star and more). Expect a preview of those new songs on this upcoming tour.

US Tour Dates:

June 8 - Chicago, IL @ Schubas
June 9 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
June 13 - Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
June 14 - Calgary, AB @ Marquee Beer Market and Stage
June 15 - Nelson, BC @ Spiritbar at the Hume Hotel
June 16 - Vancouver, BC @ The Imperial
June 17 - Victoria, BC @ Sugar Nightclub
June 18 - Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern
June 21 - Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
June 23 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill
June 24 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Bootleg
* All shows with Royal Canoe

Read More Cage the Elephant Cage the Elephant – Come a Little Closer The rising Kentucky band in support of third album Melophobia (RCA Records), has embarked on an extensive North American Spring tour… Portugal. The Man Portugal. The Man's frontman John Gourley recall working on his seventh album, Evil Friends , as a collaboration with Danger Mouse (aka Brian Burton). According to Gourley, "I walked into his [Danger Mouse] place … Twin Peaks This is the Chicago Twin Peaks band... I wonder if they will get sued once Showtime start their David Lynch and Mark Frost's Twin Peaks production in 2016? ...

CAGE THE ELEPHANT
at U.S. Bank Theater (Target Center)
Friday, 06/10/16, 6pm ($29.50 - $45)
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What can I say? Grammy-nominated rock band Cage the Elephant has made it to the big times years ago... but I’ll been praising the band since 2009 when I was blown away at how great their debut self-titled album was... citing ‘Ain't No Rest For The Wicked’ as one of my favorite song of 2009.

Apparently there’s no rest for the wicked, as the KY band is back on tour. They’ll be stopping by the U.S. Bank Theater at Target Center on June 10th, in support of their fourth studio album Tell Me I’m Pretty. The lead single ‘Mess Around’ landed the band #1 on the Alternative chart (their sixth #1). Other bands that achieved more than five #1 includes Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Green Day, R.E.M.... so they are in really great company.

Cage The Elephant consists of singer Matt Shultz, guitarist Brad Shultz, bassist Daniel Tichenor, and drummer Jared Champion.

Portugal. The Man is a great choice as opener. We previously saw the band in 2013 and wrote, “If you like dancing, check out Portugal. The Man on tour.”

Chicago’s Twin Peaks is also on the bill. Their latest record Down In Heaven is out now.

Cage the Elephant tour dates:

6/3 Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center^
6/4 Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica^
6/5 Columbus, OH @ EXPRESS LIVE!^
6/7 Chicago, IL @ UIC Pavilion%
6/8 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave%
6/10 Minneapolis, MN @ U.S. Bank Theater ^
6/11 Madison, WI @ Coliseum^
6/14 Calgary, AB @ Calgary Stampede Corral^
6/15 Edmonton, AB @ Shaw Conference Centre^
6/17 Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum^
6/18 Portland, OR @ McMenamins Edgefield^
6/19 Seattle, WA @ WaMu Theater^
6/21 Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Auditorium%
6/22 San Diego, CA @ Valley View Casino Center%
6/23 San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic%
6/25 Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint ^
6/26 Phoenix, AZ @ Gila River Arena^

*with Portugal. The Man + Broncho
^with Portugal. The Man + Twin Peaks
%with Portugal. The Man

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Red White and Blue X

Read More SIC Notícias Novo programa da SIC Notícias em parceria com a Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores, que recupera em boa parte o Fora d'Horas de há dois anos. O programa ....

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BEST YOUTH
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Portugal's Best Youth will be releasing their debut LP this February 2015. They did not tell me the title or album artwork.

However, last December, the duo (Ed Rocha Gonçalves and Catarina Salinas) revealed the preceding single, "Red Diamond".

Best Youth at Autores Fora D'Horas 12 January 2015

According to their Facebook, recently (12 Jan 2015) the band went to Lisbon to play two songs on "Autores Fora D'Horas" (link). The program will air this Friday (16 Jan 2015), check your local listing for additional time and information.

They did not say which two songs they played, but I am assuming one of those songs were "Red Diamond"?

Read More Matthew E. White Matthew E. White opened up the show, starting with "Will You Love Me" from his Big Inner album. The album was recent re-released as a double disc with Outer Face EP, which you can also purchase separately. ....

MATTHEW E WHITE
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We caught Matthew E. White a few years ago with Okkervil River in Minneapolis (11/01/13). At the time he was promoting his re-release of Big Inner.

White is back with a new album Fresh Blood, coming out on 9 March 2015 via Domino. Fresh Blood will be available on CD (WIGCD309), vinyl (WIGLP309) and via digital download (WIG309D). There is also a special edition of the album, which is a double LP gatefold heavyweight vinyl (WIGLP309X) containing a bonus LP titled Fresh Blood: No Skin – a full length minimalist mix of the entire album, minus strings/horns or choir.

Tour dates:

03/03/15 Brooklyn, NY @ BRIC
03/09/15 Paris, France @ New Morning (solo)
03/10/15 London, UK @ St Luke's (solo)
04/14/15 Glasgow, Oran Mor
04/15/15 Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
04/16/15 Manchester, Gorilla
04/17/15 Gateshead, Sage
04/18/15 Liverpool, Leaf
04/19/15 Bristol, Marble Factory
04/20/15 London, Village Underground

Read More Blue Sky Black Death The Seattle duo (Kingston and Young God) will be releasing Glaciers on October 1st, an album that is said to be their most ambitious and most original effort so far: showcasing influences of post-rock, shoegaze ... IV (feat. JMSN) …

JMSN
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Los Angeles' Christian Berishaj, or otherwise known as his stage name JMSN ('Jameson') released his JMSN (Blue Album) last December 9, 2014, via White Room Records.

Originally the album was going to be called The Blue Album, listed for August 2014, but since it came out in early December, it was simply self-titled (JMSN), but the record is still referred to as the Blue Album. This reminds me of Weezer's debut album, which is self-titled, but everyone called it the Blue Album.

Anyway, JMSON will be heading out on tour this new year:

30 Jan 2015 Phoenix, AZ Last Exit Live
31 Jan 2015 Albuquerque, NM El Rey Theatre
02 Feb 2015 Dallas, TX Club Dada
03 Feb 2015 Austin, TX The Parish
04 Feb 2015 Houston, TX Warehouse Live
05 Feb 2015 New Orleans, LA Hi-Ho Lounge
06 Feb 2015 Tallahassee, FL Club Downunder
07 Feb 2015 Miami, FL Bardot
08 Feb 2015 Orlando, FL Backbooth
10 Feb 2015 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
11 Feb 2015 Charlotte, NC Neighborhood Theatre
12 Feb 2015 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda's
13 Feb 2015 Washington, D. C. U Street
14 Feb 2015 Brooklyn, NY Cameo Gallery
15 Feb 2015 New York, NY SOB's
18 Feb 2015 Cambridge, MA T.T. The Bears
18 Feb 2015 Montréal, QC Apt. 200
19 Feb 2015 Toronto, ON The Drake
20 Feb 2015 East Lansing, MI MSU Ballroom
21 Feb 2015 Madison, WI Der Rathskeller
22 Feb 2015 Chicago, IL Subterranean
24 Feb 2015 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social
27 Feb 2015 Vancouver, BC Electric Owl
28 Feb 2015 Baldwin Seattle, WA
01 Mar 2015 Portland, OR Holocene
02 Mar 2015 San Francisco, CA Independent
04 Mar 2015 Pomona, CA Flyway
05 Mar 2015 San Diego, CA Casbah

Read More Gilbert Godfrey The running joke was for Gottfried to finish recording his audio book for 50 Shades of Grey. This all started when a fan (who probably came in late) unintentionally asked that same question. I'll admit it was pretty funny to hear that 50 Shades question over and over. …

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
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For the 10th edition of Red White and Blue, this is a bonus color: Fifty Shades of Grey.

Republic Records recently revealed the cover artwork and tracklisting for the Fifty Shades of Grey Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. As you know, the movie trailer was viewed more times than Star Wars or Avengers, so there's definitely a lot of interesting surrounding the movie adaptation of the best-selling book. The movie lands in theaters on February 13, 2015, but you can pick up the soundtrack on February 10th. The perfect V-Day (Valentine's Day) for your partner.

Standard Edition Tracklisting:

1 “I Put A Spell On You (Fifty Shades of Grey)” - Annie Lennox
2. “Undiscovered” - Laura Welsh
3. “Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)” - The Weeknd
4. “Meet Me In The Middle” - Jessie Ware
5. “Love Me Like You Do” - Ellie Goulding
6. “Haunted (Michael Diamond Remix)” - Beyoncé
7. “Salted Wound” - Sia
8. “Beast Of Burden” - The Rolling Stones
9. “I’m On Fire” - AWOLNATION
10. “Crazy In Love (2014 Remix)” - Beyoncé
11. “Witchcraft” - Frank Sinatra
12. “One Last Night” - Vaults
13. “Where You Belong” - The Weeknd
14. “I Know You” - Skylar Grey
15. “Ana And Christian” - Danny Elfman
16. “Did That Hurt?” - Danny Elfman

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