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The Shouting Matches - Bachelor Farmer ‘Kräftskiva’ - Minneapolis (08/03/13) live review

Poster Setlist Avery Hill Heaven Knows Gallup, NM Crazy Mama Mother, When? Three Dollar Bill New Theme On My Way I'll Be True Seven Sisters Bear I Need A Change Milkman Read More Bon Iver Bon Iver is a Grammy award-winning American indie folk band founded in 2007 by singer-songwriter Justin Vernon. The band also includes Michael Noyce, Sean Carey, Colin Stetson and Matthew McCaughan amongst others. .…

Eating crayfish, drinking aquavit, and an evening of music outside on a balmy weekend night…mmm, summer in the Twin Cities.

Local restaurant The Bachelor Farmer hosted its second annual ‘Kräftskiva’ block party – a Swedish word roughly translated as crayfish party- on a breezy but perfect night at the end of a cordoned-off downtown block, to a full and happy crowd, many adorned in provided yellow party hats.

After sets by locals Joey Ryan & The Inks and The Cloak Ox, the not-so-well-kept-secret headliner was revealed the morning-of-the-show: The Shouting Matches consisting of Justin Vernon (Bon Iver- vocals/guitar), Phil Cook (Megafaun- bass/organ) and Brian Moen (Peter Wolf Crier- drums), who played a crunchy, purposely imprecise hour-long set on the heels of their headlining gig at First Avenue on Friday night..

Although formed in nearby Eau Claire, WI in 2006, the band has mostly remained dormant in its 7-year existence, playing only a few shows including this year’s Coachella and a three-date MN/WI short tour. The band’s sound is the ‘anti-Bon Iver’ with Vernon abandoning the falsetto that is the signature of that band, for a growling baritone set to a minimalist blues/roots bar band sound.

The music and the band’s approach is unassuming, even though its vocalist won the 2012 New Artist Grammy, and the songs allowed each of the band members to stretch comfortably out into extended instrumentals and layered jams within the overall context.

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Opening with ‘Avery Hill’, then immediately into ‘Heaven Knows’, a heavy track featuring Cook on harmonica, the threesome wasted no time in showcasing the tracks from its recently released album Grownass Man (Middle West Records). One of the early highlights was ‘Gallup, NM’ with a Vernon extended guitar break tinged with Cook’s organ dabbling. A cover of recently-deceased JJ Cale’s ‘Crazy Mama’ followed, even more confirming their blues-rock bar band sound, and something that would not be out of place on an early Black Keys album.

Lighting was minimal as the band started at dusk, but as night fell, was only framed by a few lamps positioned on stage. The crowd was typical for an outdoor festival – half-drunk, boisterous, and socializing; so not a surprise, but unfortunate that more didn’t pay attention to what came off as a relaxed band- not sounding at all like their previous groups, and just enjoying the art of simply playing together for the fun of it.

The Shouting Matches at Kräftskiva, Minneapolis (08/03/13)

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Locally

Read More Local Natives I've only recently discovered Local Natives via Fleet Foxes radio library on last.fm, which is, if you aren't already familiar with last.fm, an online record keeper of what you play on your iTunes .…

LOCAL NATIVES
thelocalnatives.com

The last time we covered Local Natives was at the sold out the 400 Bar, which Dolly said she was "totally crushing on them and their music."

With Local Natives' appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (February 5) to promote their new album, Hummingbird, it's no surprise that they've been selling out most of their shows, from Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles to New York's Bowery Ballroom to Toronto's Opera House to Washington DC's 9:30 Club to Minneapolis' First Avenue (this Saturday, March 23rd).

Local Natives are currently at SXSW, and today (Friday March 15th) they are at the Fitz in Houston.

3/16/2013 Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall
3/18/2013 Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
3/19/2013 Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
3/21/2013 Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
3/22/2013 Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Ballroom
3/23/2013 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
3/25/2013 Covington, KY @ Madison Theatre
3/26/2013 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
3/28/2013 Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
3/29/2013 Montreal, QC @ Le National
3/30/2013 Boston, MA @ House of Blues
4/1/2013 Providence, RI @ Fete
4/4/2013 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
4/5/2013 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
4/6/2013 Washington DC @ 9:30 Club
4/9/2013 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
4/23/2013 Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
4/25/2013 Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
4/26/2013 Seattle, WA @ Neptune
4/27/2013 Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Theatre
4/29/2013 Seattle, WA @ Neptune
6/7-6/9/2013 New York, NY @ Governor’s Ball

Speaking of locals, here are some "local" bands.

LOW
chairkickers.com

We've written about Low before, they're from Duluth. I've seen them at First Avenue before, and from what I can remember, I believe the singer pulled out a chair and sat and play the whole time (this encouraged the audience to sit on the dancefloor as well).

Well, Low will be playing at the Fitzgerald Theatre in Saint Paul this March 23rd (Saturday), and this historic theater has seats - so you are welcomed to sit down. Low's music isn't necessary for dancing, so there shouldn't be a problem of people standing in front of you - unless there are standing ovations. The St Paul show will also feature members from Trample by Turtles, so it should be an unforgettable evening.

Look for Low's new album, The Invisible Way, on March 19th via Sup Pop Records.

Low officially posted their 2013 tour dates last Monday, details below:

03/16 – The Great Hall – Toronto, ON+ 03/20 – Society for Ethical – New York, NY* 03/22- Metro – Chicago, IL+ 03/23- Fitzgerald Theatre – St. Paul, MN 03/29 – Larimer Lounge – Denver, CO% 03/30 – Velour – Provo, UT% 04/02 – Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA% 04/03 – Great American – San Francisco, CA% 04/05 – Mississippi Studios – Portland, OR% 04/06 – The Crocodile – Seattle, WA% 04/24 – Glee Club – Birmingham, UK& 04/25 – Central Methodist Hall – Manchester& 04/26 – The Sage Gateshead – Gateshead& 04/27 – Classic Grand – Glasgow, UK& 04/29 – Trinity – Bristol, UK& 04/30 – Barbican – London, UK& 05/02 – Loppen – Copenhagen, DK 05/03 – Debaser – Stockholm, SE 05/04 – Bla – Oslo, NO

05/07 – La Maroquinerie – Paris, FR 05/08 – Botanique – Brussels, BE 05/09 – Paradiso De Duif – Amsterdam, NL 05/10 – Zoom – Frankfurt, DE 05/11 – Teatro Antoniano – Bologna, IT 05/13 – Casino de la Alianca – Barcelona, ES 05/14 – Teatro La Rambleta – Valencia, ES 05/15 – Teatro de las Esquina – Zaragoza, ES 05/16 – Joy Eslara – Madrid, ES 05/17 – Lava – Valladolid, ES 05/18 – Atabal – Biarritz, FR +Autumn Owls open *The Wordless Music Series, ACME String Quartet opens +WXRT presents, Geoff Farina opens + an interview with Mark Wheat %Thalia Zedek opens &HEBRONIX opens (Daniel Blumberg from YUCK)

HAR MAR SUPERSTAR
harmarsuperstar.com

I don't really know where Har Mar Superstar (aka Sean Tillmann) is these days, possibly New York, certainly not in Minneapolis. But he's from here... and sometime you can spot him in the city because he has friends and family here. For instance, I spotted him at Father John Misty at the Fine Line last year.

Anyway, Har Mar has a new album called Bye Bye 17, to be out April 23rd on Cult Records. You can grab a few song at cultrecords.com.

His tour kicks off this Sunday:

March 17 San Diego, CA The Casbah
March 19 Santa Ana, CA Constellation Room
March 21 Los Angeles, CA Bootleg Bar
March 22 Oakland, CA New Parish
March 24 Portland, OR Lola’s
March 25 Seattle, WA El Corazon
March 28 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock
March 29 Madison, WI Frequency
March 30 Chicago, IL Lincoln Hall
April 1 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
April 3 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s
April 4 Boston, MA TT The Bears
April 5 Hoboken, NJ Maxwell’s

JOEY RYAN & THE INKS
joeyryanandtheinks.com

I randomly saw Joey Ryan & The Inks a few years ago at a bicycle-thing.

The band is about about to release their [pause] EP. The CD release party will take place on pot day, 04/20, at the Cedar Cultural Center. The show will feature Farewell Milwaukee and sponsored by 89.3 The Current.

As a bonus, the first 150 fans through the door will receive a physical copy of [pause.].

[pause.] EP Release Event
Sponsored by 89.3 The Current
When: 7pm, Saturday, 20 April 2013
How Much: $12 pre-sale, $15 at the door
Notes: All Ages, first 150 fans through the door receive a physical copy of [pause.]

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Locally

Read More Local Natives I've only recently discovered Local Natives via Fleet Foxes radio library on last.fm, which is, if you aren't already familiar with last.fm, an online record keeper of what you play on your iTunes .…

LOCAL NATIVES
thelocalnatives.com

The last time we covered Local Natives was at the sold out the 400 Bar, which Dolly said she was "totally crushing on them and their music."

With Local Natives' appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (February 5) to promote their new album, Hummingbird, it's no surprise that they've been selling out most of their shows, from Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles to New York's Bowery Ballroom to Toronto's Opera House to Washington DC's 9:30 Club to Minneapolis' First Avenue (this Saturday, March 23rd).

Local Natives are currently at SXSW, and today (Friday March 15th) they are at the Fitz in Houston.

3/16/2013 Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall
3/18/2013 Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
3/19/2013 Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
3/21/2013 Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
3/22/2013 Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Ballroom
3/23/2013 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
3/25/2013 Covington, KY @ Madison Theatre
3/26/2013 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
3/28/2013 Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
3/29/2013 Montreal, QC @ Le National
3/30/2013 Boston, MA @ House of Blues
4/1/2013 Providence, RI @ Fete
4/4/2013 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
4/5/2013 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
4/6/2013 Washington DC @ 9:30 Club
4/9/2013 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
4/23/2013 Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
4/25/2013 Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
4/26/2013 Seattle, WA @ Neptune
4/27/2013 Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Theatre
4/29/2013 Seattle, WA @ Neptune
6/7-6/9/2013 New York, NY @ Governor’s Ball

Speaking of locals, here are some "local" bands.

LOW
chairkickers.com

We've written about Low before, they're from Duluth. I've seen them at First Avenue before, and from what I can remember, I believe the singer pulled out a chair and sat and play the whole time (this encouraged the audience to sit on the dancefloor as well).

Well, Low will be playing at the Fitzgerald Theatre in Saint Paul this March 23rd (Saturday), and this historic theater has seats - so you are welcomed to sit down. Low's music isn't necessary for dancing, so there shouldn't be a problem of people standing in front of you - unless there are standing ovations. The St Paul show will also feature members from Trample by Turtles, so it should be an unforgettable evening.

Look for Low's new album, The Invisible Way, on March 19th via Sup Pop Records.

Low officially posted their 2013 tour dates last Monday, details below:

03/16 – The Great Hall – Toronto, ON+ 03/20 – Society for Ethical – New York, NY* 03/22- Metro – Chicago, IL+ 03/23- Fitzgerald Theatre – St. Paul, MN 03/29 – Larimer Lounge – Denver, CO% 03/30 – Velour – Provo, UT% 04/02 – Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA% 04/03 – Great American – San Francisco, CA% 04/05 – Mississippi Studios – Portland, OR% 04/06 – The Crocodile – Seattle, WA% 04/24 – Glee Club – Birmingham, UK& 04/25 – Central Methodist Hall – Manchester& 04/26 – The Sage Gateshead – Gateshead& 04/27 – Classic Grand – Glasgow, UK& 04/29 – Trinity – Bristol, UK& 04/30 – Barbican – London, UK& 05/02 – Loppen – Copenhagen, DK 05/03 – Debaser – Stockholm, SE 05/04 – Bla – Oslo, NO

05/07 – La Maroquinerie – Paris, FR 05/08 – Botanique – Brussels, BE 05/09 – Paradiso De Duif – Amsterdam, NL 05/10 – Zoom – Frankfurt, DE 05/11 – Teatro Antoniano – Bologna, IT 05/13 – Casino de la Alianca – Barcelona, ES 05/14 – Teatro La Rambleta – Valencia, ES 05/15 – Teatro de las Esquina – Zaragoza, ES 05/16 – Joy Eslara – Madrid, ES 05/17 – Lava – Valladolid, ES 05/18 – Atabal – Biarritz, FR +Autumn Owls open *The Wordless Music Series, ACME String Quartet opens +WXRT presents, Geoff Farina opens + an interview with Mark Wheat %Thalia Zedek opens &HEBRONIX opens (Daniel Blumberg from YUCK)

HAR MAR SUPERSTAR
harmarsuperstar.com

I don't really know where Har Mar Superstar (aka Sean Tillmann) is these days, possibly New York, certainly not in Minneapolis. But he's from here... and sometime you can spot him in the city because he has friends and family here. For instance, I spotted him at Father John Misty at the Fine Line last year.

Anyway, Har Mar has a new album called Bye Bye 17, to be out April 23rd on Cult Records. You can grab a few song at cultrecords.com.

His tour kicks off this Sunday:

March 17 San Diego, CA The Casbah
March 19 Santa Ana, CA Constellation Room
March 21 Los Angeles, CA Bootleg Bar
March 22 Oakland, CA New Parish
March 24 Portland, OR Lola’s
March 25 Seattle, WA El Corazon
March 28 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock
March 29 Madison, WI Frequency
March 30 Chicago, IL Lincoln Hall
April 1 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
April 3 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s
April 4 Boston, MA TT The Bears
April 5 Hoboken, NJ Maxwell’s

JOEY RYAN & THE INKS
joeyryanandtheinks.com

I randomly saw Joey Ryan & The Inks a few years ago at a bicycle-thing.

The band is about about to release their [pause] EP. The CD release party will take place on pot day, 04/20, at the Cedar Cultural Center. The show will feature Farewell Milwaukee and sponsored by 89.3 The Current.

As a bonus, the first 150 fans through the door will receive a physical copy of [pause.].

[pause.] EP Release Event
Sponsored by 89.3 The Current
When: 7pm, Saturday, 20 April 2013
How Much: $12 pre-sale, $15 at the door
Notes: All Ages, first 150 fans through the door receive a physical copy of [pause.]

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