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We♥KC - January 16-31 Upcoming Shows (Kansas City / Lawrence / Topeka KS)

01/18 Wynton Marsalis at Lied Center Read More Wynton Marsalis Wynton Marsalis has been a global ambassador for jazz for so long, it’s easy to forget his New Orleans roots run deep. The Majesty of the Blues reminds us that he never forgot his hometown .…

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Well, this is no way to start the new year--

“Postponed” seems to be the word for many shows, no thanks to the Omicron variant and record-high infections, but the silver lining is most shows are being delayed and not completely canceled. 

Thankfully, a few events have carried on, including most comedy dates, and we could all use a good laugh at the moment.  Highlight of the month is undoubtedly the solid triple-bill with Kacey Musgraves, King Princess, and MUNA at T-Mobile Center and (as of this writing) the Elton John show there, scheduled for Feb 1 (after a July 2020 delay) is still on, so there’s plenty of hope and things to look forward to.  Stay safe!

Given the current public health state, assume masks and/or vaccination proof are required for entry. 

Here’s what’s happening in the area for the Second half of January:

Monday January 17

Thursday with Cursive, Jeremy Enigk, Appleseed Cast, Truman, POSTPONED to March 9

Tuesday January 18

Wynton Marsalis, Lied Center- Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra series, $19-$55

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra comprises 15 notable jazz soloists and ensemble players. Led by Wynton Marsalis, this versatile orchestra performs a wide repertoire ranging from original compositions / commissions to historic and familiar masterworks.

Wednesday January 19

Wolves in the Throne Room, Granada- Lawrence CANCELED

Friday January 21

01/21 Kacey Musgraves at T-Mobile Center Read More Kacey Musgraves Multiple Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves has sold out her upcoming appearance at the Palace Theatre in St Paul. Kacey’s third studio album, Golden Hour is out now. .…

Kacey Musgraves w King Princess and MUNA, T-Mobile Center $35.50-145.50

The still-rising country artist embarks on herUnveiled Tour at the biggest booked venues to date, supporting her fourth studio album, star-crossed, which was accompanied by a film of the same title when released in September.

Support acts King Princess and MUNA are not to be missed either – guided by Mark Ronson, King Princess was a breakout in 2019 with debut album Cheap Queen, and recent single “House Burn Down” is a first release from the upcoming follow-up record. 

LA electronic trio MUNA has released two studio albums (2019’s Saves the World being the most recent) and very convincingly may have had the best single of 2021 – “Silk Chiffon”, a collaboration with Phoebe Bridgers, having also signed in March with Bridgers’ imprint, Saddest Factory. 

Ryan Hurd with Morgan Wade, The Truman. $22-$40

Nate Bargatze (comedian) Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland, 2 shows. $39.75-$79.75

Kansas City Symphony – Harry Potter in Concert (Jan 20-23), Kauffman Center, $58-$138

Relive the magic with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ displayed on a high-definition giant screen, accompanied by the Kansas City Symphony.

Saturday January 22

01/22 Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live at Kauffman Center Read More MST3K Jonah Ray, when referring to the rabid fans at Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K), said it best, “We have to watch this, you guys paid to be here.” .…

The Man in Black: Tribute To Johnny Cash, Ameristar. $15-$105

Kayzo with Phase One and Calcium, The Truman. $18-$40

LA-based DJ and founder of Welcome Records has collaborated with the likes of Illenium, Paris Shadows, Whales, and even Papa Roach, and that’s just this year. 

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live, Kauffman Center, $25-225

Join host Emily Connor and the movie-riffing robots, Tom Servo (Conor McGiffin), Crow (Nate Begle) and GPC (Yvonne Freese), as they take you on a roller coaster ride via the film "Making Contact," (1985) imposed by Mad Scientist, Mega-Synthia (Yvonne Freese).

Sunday January 23

Diana Krall, Kauffman Center. POSTPONED

Loving, Bottleneck-Lawrence, POSTPONED

Tuesday January 25

Dante Elephante, Bottleneck- Lawrence, $12-$15

Motion City Soundtrack, Jan. 25, Granada. POSTPONED

 

Nelly, Jan. 25, Uptown. POSTPONED

Wednesday January 26

01/28 Falling in Reverse at Uptown Read More Falling in Reverse American rock band Falling in Reverse just headlined the Skyway Theatre in Minneapolis on Thursday night, September 27, in support of their new album Coming Home (released in 2017 via legendary .…

Dillon Francis and Yung Gravy with Kittens, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. $35-$48

Platinum-selling DJ / producer / actor Francis has solidified himself as modern-day renaissance man, averaging over four million monthly Spotify streams

Reptaliens, Bottleneck- Lawrence, $13-15

“Portland band inspired by sci-fi art, cult mentality and deep connections, creating low fidelity chameleon dreamscapes somewhere between abstract expressionism and surrealism both sonically and visually” – ok, we’re interested.

Friday January 28

Falling in Reverse w/ Wage War, Hawthorne Heights, Jeris Johnson, Uptown, SOLD OUT

This stacked musical evening is a standout in that tickets have been long unavailable to see this full evening of aggro rock. The Las Vegas quartet just released a new single, “Zombified” from an upcoming Neon Zombie EP and embarks on their Live from the Unknown Tour.

All support acts are noteworthy as well, including Jeris Johnson, the TikTok sensation and Papa Roach collaborator who just released "Friday (Reloaded)" +a remix of his successful single "Friday" feat. Trippie Redd+, melding pop, EDM, and early metal influences. 

Davy Knowles w/ Brandon Miller, Knuckleheads, $15

Incredible blues/folk rock UK guitarist, both as a young man fronting Back Door Slam, and presently on his solo career – new album What Happens Next was released on October 22nd via Provogue Records/Mascot Label.

Herman’s Hermits feat. Peter Noone, Ameristar. $35-$50

Jim Jefferies, (comedian) Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland, 2 shows. $39.75-$89.75

Saturday January 29

01/29 Houndmouth at The Truman Read More Houndmouth Houndmouth is headlining First Avenue’s mainroom on Tuesday. Show up early to check out Frederick The Younger, touring in support of Human Child. ....

Houndmouth w Buffalo Nichols, The Truman, $20-40.

The Indiana alt-blues band just released their fourth full-length, Good for You via Dualtone Records and we caught them last playing live back in 2016, playing an early set at the wonderful and gone-too-soon Festival Palomino, curated by Duluth band Trampled by Turtles. 

Elmar Oliveira, Park Intl Center for Music- Mission Woods, $10 (student) $30 (public)

American classical violinist whose remarkable combination of impeccable artistry and old- world elegance sets him apart. Oliveira remains the first and only US violinist to win the Gold Medal at Moscow’s prestigious Tchaikovsky International Competition.

Fortune Feimster (comedian) Uptown. $29.50-$92

Tech 9ne, Granada- Lawrence, $31-$36

Sunday January 30

Villalobos Brothers w Las Cafeteras, Polsky Theater at JCCC, $25-$35

The Villalobos Brothers’ original compositions celebrate the richness of Mexican folk music, combined with the intricacies of classical music and jazz while Las Cafeteras, from East Los Angeles, mix roots music with modern-day stories and we caught this eclectic and entertaining ensemble back in 2017 in St. Paul.

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Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live at State Theatre, Minneapolis (04 Aug 2017)

Tour Dates 08/06 Green Bay, WI Weidner Center 7 PM 08/08 Cleveland, OH Ohio Theatre 8 PM 08/09 Baltimore, MD The Modell Lyric 8 PM 08/10 Richmond, VA Dominion Arts Center 8 PM 08/11 Nashville, TN James K. Polk Theater 7 PM 08/11 Nashville, TN James K. Polk Theater 10 PM 08/12 Atlanta, GA Atlanta Symphony Hall 7 PM 08/12 Atlanta, GA Atlanta Symphony Hall 10 PM Read More MST3K The new MST3K series was a result of overwhelming fan support from their Kickstarter in November 2015. Production ran over a year, and eventually all 14 episodes were sold to Netflix for distribution. Hopefully, like Orange … Har Mar Superstar Har Mar Superstar is a staple in the Minnesota music scene. Even though he moved away for a couple of years, we claimed him as ours. He announced earlier this week that he was moving back …

Jonah Ray, when referring to the rabid fans at Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K), said it best, “We have to watch this, you guys paid to be here.”

The fanbase for MST3K is still loyal and feverish strong, even after its cancellation in 1999 on the Sci-Fi Channel (now known as Syfy). A few years ago, interests in MST3K was revitalized, thanks to original creator Joel Hodgson on a successful crowdfunding project create a brand new MST3K series (which is currently airing on Netflix).

If you’re not familiar with MST3K, it originally starred Hodgson as a janitor, who was forced to watch bad B-movies. Hodgson, along with his robot companions, Tom Servo, Crow T. Robot, and Gypsy, would make jokes and comments throughout the movie. The 2017 cast now stars Jonah Ray (as Jonah Robinson), with Felicia Day and Patton Oswalt (as Kinga Forrester and Max “TV’s Son of TV’s Frank”, respectively), and follows the original MST3K theme and concept.

The first-ever Mystery Science Theater 3000 live tour stopped in Minneapolis at the State Theatre on Friday night with a double showing: the early show for Eegah and a late show for Secret Surprise Film! Looking over the very dedicated group, you can see that many of them bought the V.I.P. package and/or previously backed the MST3K Kickstarter.

The show started with an introduction and a not-so-Q&A with show creator Joel Hodgson. He joked about he first started doing stand-up comedy, Minnesota was so supported of his routines (doing his best Minnesota emotionless impression).

What made the MST3K show in Minneapolis special was the fact that the show originally started in the area. So in attendance were several people that worked on the original show, including theme song composer Chuck Erickson.

Not surprising (as we previously predicted) Har Mar Superstar sang the (new) theme song ‘Love Theme from Mystery Science Theater 3000’ as the show began.

The production is what you would expect for MST3K, bad robot puppets and cheesy costumes. The movies are typically awful... and although the film was presented in high definition (from the original camera negative), the cast still joked it as “shown in glorious SD”.

The 1962 film Eegah was actually already been featured in Season 5, but with the new cast, new sketches, and live riffing, it’s a very difference experience. For example, seemingly every fifteen minutes there is a 30-second “Watch Out For Snakes!” alert and dancing and shaving a giant head of Eegah bit. Plus, the jokes and wisecracks were updated, like referring to Eegah as Father John Misty and later referencing having a good cry to Belle & Sebastian records.

Felicia Day and Patton Oswalt couldn’t join the live show, but their appearance as Kinga Forrester and Max were done via pre-recorded video display.

Joining Jonah Ray were robot companions Crow (played by Hampton Yount) and Tom Servo (played by Josh Weinstein), plus helpers Synthia (played by Rebecca Hanson, who also doubles as Gypsy robot) and Terry the Bonehead (played by Grant Baciocco). They kept the audience laughing out loud throughout the show.

For the first Mystery Science Theater 3000 tour, it’s actually a great for fans to enjoy the show live with other like-minded fans. It’s fun to see fans building their own custom Tom Servo robot companion to the show. Unfortunately, if you’re not into MST3K, this show won’t turn you around. However, if you are a fan, you absolutely cannot miss this very unique experience.

PS, Sorry for the bad camera phone, cameras were now allowed in the theater. We may be updating the photo at a later time.

MST3K at State Theatre, Minneapolis (04 Aug 2017)

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Minneapolis: August 1 to August 4, 2017

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from August 1 to August 4, 2017.

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Read More MST3K The new MST3K series was a result of overwhelming fan support from their Kickstarter in November 2015. Production ran over a year, and eventually all 14 episodes were sold to Netflix for distribution. Hopefully, like Orange …

MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000
at State Theatre
Friday 08/04/17 (7pm/$39)
hennepintheatretrust.org

Remember how we talked about the new Mystery Science Theater 3000 shows in April 2017? Well you can experience MST3K live, in person, for yourself at the State Theatre this Friday, August 4th.

Since it’s taking place in Minneapolis, expect some surprise guests, such as Har Mar Superstar! At least, let’s hope!

There are two showings, a 7pm for “Eegah”, and a 10pm show for “Secret Surprise Film!”

Tour Dates:

07/27 San Francisco, CA The Warfield 8 PM
07/28 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 8 PM
07/29 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre 7 PM
07/29 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre 10 PM
08/03 Kansas City, MO Arvest Bank Theatre 8 PM
08/04 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre 7 PM
08/04 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre 10 PM
08/06 Green Bay, WI Weidner Center 7 PM
08/08 Cleveland, OH Ohio Theatre 8 PM
08/09 Baltimore, MD The Modell Lyric 8 PM
08/10 Richmond, VA Dominion Arts Center 8 PM
08/11 Nashville, TN James K. Polk Theater 7 PM
08/11 Nashville, TN James K. Polk Theater 10 PM
08/12 Atlanta, GA Atlanta Symphony Hall 7 PM
08/12 Atlanta, GA Atlanta Symphony Hall 10 PM

Read More Gary Clark Jr. Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist Gary Clark Jr. just sold out his Minneapolis appearance at First Avenue. Clark Jr.’s latest The Story of Sonny Boy Slim is available now on Warner Bros. Records. …

GARY CLARK JR.
at Palace Theatre
Friday 08/04/17 (7pm/$45)
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Blues, rock & roll singer and songwriter Gary Clark Jr. is returning to Minnesota at the Palace Theatre this Friday. We last saw him at the Basilica Block Party in 2016.

Find out why he’s known as “The Chosen One” and why Eric Clapton personally asked Clark Jr. to tour with him on his 50th Anniversary tour.

Gary Clark Jr.’s latest Live North America 2016 came out March 17th, 2017, via Warner Bros. Records.

Jackie Venson to open.

Tour Dates:

08/04/2017 Palace Theatre St. Paul, MN
08/05/2017 Hinterland Festival
08/25/2017 Hampton Beach Casino Hampton Beach, NH
08/26/2017 Stone Pony Summer Stage Asbury Park, NJ
08/27/2017 Afro-Punk Festival
09/07/2017 Madison Square Garden New York, NY
09/08/2017 Madison Square Garden New York, NY
09/13/2017 Forum Inglewood, CA
09/15/2017 Forum Inglewood, CA
09/16/2017 Forum Inglewood, CA
09/18/2017 Forum Inglewood, CA
09/20/2017 EagleBank Arena @ "VetsAid"
09/23/2017 Pilgrimage Music Festival
09/24/2017 Bourbon & Beyond
09/26/2017 20 Monroe Live Grand Rapids, MI
09/27/2017 Riverside Theatre Milwaukee, WI
09/29/2017 Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival
09/30/2017 Cain's Ballroom Tulsa, OK
10/01/2017 Cain's Ballroom Tulsa, OK

Read More Yellow Ostrich Yellow Ostrich already blew away Justina when she covered them a few months ago in New York. Justina described the band's music and why she jumped at the chance …

Other shows in the area:

08/01/2017 Rock troubadour Jesse Malin to appear at the 7th Street Entry this August 1st, on his way to the Lollapalooza’s Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) stage on August 4th. Anthony D’amato and Nick Leet to open. 7:30pm, $12.

08/02/2017 Co-headliners Ron Gallo and Slothrust are playing the Turf Club on Wednesday. Ratboys will open. 7pm, $14.

08/03/2017 New York's Worriers (not to be confused with Australia's The Worriers) to play Triple Rock Social Club. Typesetter and Partial Traces to open. 8pm, $8.

08/04/2017 The Suburbs’ sold out 40th Anniversary show for Hey Muse! is this Friday at First Avenue. Ryan and Pony and DJ Jake Rudh (Transmission) to open. 7:30pm, $22/Sold Out.

08/04/2017 Minneapolis-based band Human Heat (featuring Alex Schaaf of Yellow Ostrich) will be headlining the Turf Club in St Paul this Friday, previewing tracks from his forthcoming All Is Too Much (Offline Records). P•PL and Beasthead also on the bill. 7:30pm, $8.

08/04/2017 Omaha’s David Nance (billed as David Nance Group) is playing Eagles #34 this Friday. He has a new record on Ba Da Bing! Records. The venue’s website doesn’t list a cover charge, but it’ll be affordable. Also on the bill: Ozone 120's, Dairyland, and The Switch. 9pm, $?.

08/04/2017 If you didn’t make it to Seether’s 5th Annual Rise Above Fest (the largest suicide awareness event in the world) on July 22nd and 23rd, in Bangor, Maine, you can catch the band this Friday at the Myth. 6:30pm, $27.

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Har Mar Superstar on MST3K The Return

Read More MST3K What happened after Mystery Science Theater 3000 disappeared from television? In geek communities it never quite went away, but the men behind the robots peanut gallery, Michael Nelson … Har Mar Superstar Har Mar Superstar is a staple in the Minnesota music scene. Even though he moved away for a couple of years, we claimed him as ours. He announced earlier this week that he was moving back … Shaw Brothers Associated Press is reporting that Run Run Shaw has passed away at the age of 106 (the report lists 107, but he was born .…

If you watched Netflix’s Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return, which premiered April 14th, you may have noticed that, in fact, Har Mar Superstar co-sing the new theme song!

Super Inframan

What is even funnier is that Har Mar’s onscreen band is actually the evil minions from the Shaw Brothers’ film Super Inframan (1975). I had to dust out my DVD copy from Image Entertainment (US version) to make sure I wasn’t seeing things.

The Hong Kong classic was basically a knock off of Japan’s Kamen Rider (aka Mask Rider) and proved that the Shaw Brothers were simply terrible at making these science fiction films. Simply one of the cheesiest film you’ll see from a SB production.

Anyway, the new MST3K series was a result of overwhelming fan support from their Kickstarter in November 2015. Production ran over a year, and eventually all 14 episodes were sold to Netflix for distribution. Hopefully, like Orange is the New Black and House of Cards, we may see MST3K The Return on Bluray discs a year from now.

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return details

The cult hit returns! Captured by mad scientists, new host Jonah survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return

Starring: Felicia Day, Patton Oswalt, Jonah Ray

Genres: TV Shows, TV Comedies, TV Sci-Fi & Fantasy

2017 | TV-14 | 1 Season

Har Mar Superstar on MST3K

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