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Minneapolis: August 24 to August 26

08/24 Seratones at Turf Club Read More Seratones Shreveport, Louisiana’s Seratones announced their third album Love & Algorhythms, out on April 29th via New West Records. This album follows their breakout debut and sophomore records, which found the band …

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08/24/2022 Wednesday

Seratones
at Turf Club
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Los Angeles’ Seratones is returning to the Twin Cities, at the Turf Club, on August 24, in support of their new album Love & Algorhythms (New West Records).

We saw the band in May 2016 and said, “Combine various ingredients of all kinds, add additional spices and seasonings, then let simmer. Shreveport, LA band Seratones was recently in town on the very day their debut album, Get Gone (on Fat Possum Records) was released, and the results were very similar. The quartet (AJ Haynes –vocals/guitar, Connor Davis-guitar, Adam Davis-bass, and Jesse Gabriel-drums) has been gradually gaining buzz- Winning a Louisiana Music Golden Microphone prize in 2013, getting notice from Paste and NME and showcasing at this year’s SXSW Festival in Austin, TX. Though sometimes compared to Alabama Shakes, the band is purposely more rough around the edges, and adds more of a garage punk/blues trait to their music, for the comparisons to run too deep.”

Tour dates:

Jul 29 Denver, CO, US UMS
Aug 23 Kansas City, MO, US recordBar
Aug 24 St. Paul, MN, US Turf Club
Aug 25 Spring Green, WI, US The Shitty Barn
Aug 26 Chicago, IL, US Sleeping Village
Aug 27 Milwaukee, WI, US Humboldt Park Bandshell
Aug 27 Milwaukee, WI, US WMSE Homboldt Park
Aug 30 Columbus, OH, US The Basement
Aug 31 Louisville, KY, US Waterfront Park Great Lawn
Sep 2 Peoria, IL, US Peoria Blues
Sep 10 St Louis, MO, US Music at the Intersection
Sep 16 Outdoor Queens, NY, US The Big Climate Thing
Oct 8 Dana Point, CA, US Ohana Encore
Oct 8 Dana Point, CA, US Ohana Encore

08/25 Parker Millsap with Laura Hugo at Turf Club Read More Parker Millsap Support will come from Oklahoma-bred, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Parker Millsap, who recently toured in support of his album Be Here Instead. …

08/25/2022 Thursday

Parker Millsap
with Laura Hugo
at Turf Club
first-avenue.com

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Parker Millsap is returning to the Turf Club in St Paul this August 25th.

We saw him in September 2021 at the Turf Club and wrote, “ We first saw Parker Millsap at SXSW in Mar 2014, and described him as “an Oklahoma native brought up in the Pentecostal church … with lots of songs about religion. Old time feel and a great version of "You Gotta Move", a Rev Gary Davis song covered by the Rolling Stones on Sticky Fingers.” A lot have changed with the fifth album Be Here Instead, which marked a stylistic shift from folk / old time music to more experimenting with pedal effects and drums focused. This may have something to do with his departure from writing all his songs with his guitar and notebook, to asking his live band to work with him. The album was also produced by legendary John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Waxahatchee), who helped brought in Nashville singer Erin Rae, for Millsap’s song “The Real Thing”, making it the #1 song on the Americana charts.”

Laura Hugo to open.

Tour dates:

Aug 5 Perkins, OK, US Old Church Center
Aug 6 Fort Worth, TX, US Tulips FTW
Aug 24 Madison, WI, US High Noon Saloon
Aug 25 St. Paul, MN, US Turf Club
Aug 29 Billings, MT, US The Pub Station
Aug 30 Great Falls, MT, US The Newberry
Aug 31 Bozeman, MT, US Filling Station
Sep 2 Fort Collins, CO, US Fort Collins Armory
Sep 3 Denver, CO, US Globe Hall
Oct 8 Harrisburg, PA, US XL Live

08/26 Dirty Honey with Mac Saturn at Fine Line Read More Dirty Honey Up and coming bands Dirty Honey and The Amazons played a very crowded and long sold-out show at the Riot Room in Kansas City, proving in the process that it would be the last time that either band plays …

08/26/2022 Friday

Dirty Honey
with Mac Saturn
at Fine Line
first-avenue.com

Los Angeles’ Dirty Honey came highly recommended, when they played the Uptown Theater in Kansas (13 Mar 2022) and Riot Room in Kansas (15 Feb 2020): “We knew right away Los Angeles band Dirty Honey was headed to bigger and better things. The buzz was already palpable when we caught them live pre-pandemic at the smaller (and now closed) Riot Room and the band has exceeded those expectations, releasing their self-titled debut album (on Dirt Records) last year as a follow up to their successful 2019 EP. A modern melding of ‘70s-era Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, and Faces, peppered with some Black Crowes, the foursome (Marc LaBelle– vocals; John Notto- guitar; Justin Smolian- bass; Corey Coverstone -drums) had the crowd at their command from the beginning, opening with the new album’s first song, “California Dreamin’” and into “Heartbreaker” that had the fans singing the chorus back at the band.”

Now, Dirty Honey will stop by Minneapolis, at the Fine Line Music Café this August 26, 2022, as part of their “California Dreamin Tour”.

Mac Saturn to open.

Tour dates:

Aug 25 Oshkosh, WI, US Waterfest at Riverside Park
Aug 26 Minneapolis, MN, US Fine Line
Aug 27 Fargo, ND, US Fargo Brewing Company
Aug 29 Winnipeg, MB, Canada Park Theatre
Aug 31 Saskatoon, SK, Canada Louis'
Sep 2 Edmonton, AB, Canada The Starlite Room
Sep 3 Calgary, AB, Canada Commonwealth Bar & Stage
Sep 5 Vancouver, BC, Canada Rickshaw Theatre
Sep 7 Portland, OR, US Revolution Hall
Sep 8 Seattle, WA, US Neptune Theatre
Sep 9 Spokane, WA, US Knitting Factory Concert House - Spokane
Sep 11 Billings, MT, US The Pub Station
Sep 13 Lincoln, NE, US Bourbon Theatre
Sep 14 West Des Moines, IA, US Val Air Ballroom
Sep 14 West Des Moines, IA, US Val Air Ballroom
Sep 16 Cleveland, OH, US House of Blues Cleveland
Sep 17 Waterloo, NY, US The Vine Theater at Del Lago Resort & Casino
Sep 21 Harrisburg, PA, US Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC)
Sep 22 Columbus, OH, US KEMBA Live!
Sep 22 Outdoor Louisville, KY, US Louder Than Life Festival
Sep 24 Clarkston, MI, US Riff Fest
Sep 27 Grand Rapids, MI, US Intersection
Sep 28 Joliet, IL, US The Forge
Sep 30 Belvidere, IL, US The Apollo Theatre AC
Oct 1 St Louis, MO, US Red Flag
Oct 2 Fort Smith, AR, US TempleLive Fort Smith
Oct 5 Tucson, AZ, US Rialto Theatre
Oct 6 Sacramento, CA, US Monster Energy Aftershock
Oct 7 Santa Cruz, CA, US The Catalyst

08/26 Monica Martin with Jake Sherman at 7th St Entry Read More Monica Martin The band plays an often delicate blend of folk and pop, mixed with soul, rock and psych, and is anchored by the lilting vocals of singer Monica Martin. The first half of the set especially, seemed loose and friendly, almost like being present for a basement …

08/26/2022 Friday

Monica Martin
with Jake Sherman
at 7th St Entry
first-avenue.com

We previously saw singer Monica Martin with Phox in Feb 2017: “PHOX took to the stage after a brief set change, starting with 2014’s chilled, piano driven ‘Leisure’ from their one and only self-titled full length (on PTKF Records)… The band plays an often delicate blend of folk and pop, mixed with soul, rock and psych, and is anchored by the lilting vocals of singer Monica Martin. The first half of the set especially, seemed loose and friendly, almost like being present for a basement rehearsal, but the band would tighten things up, as they went.”

Monica Martin is currently on tour, stopping by the 7th Street this August 26th.

Jake Sherman to open.

Tour dates:

Aug 18 Philadelphia, PA, US Johnny Brenda's
Aug 20 Washington, DC, US Songbyrd
Aug 21 Brooklyn, NY, US The Sultan Room
Aug 23 Ferndale, MI, US Otus Supply Parliament Room
Aug 24 Chicago, IL, US Sleeping Village
Aug 26 Minneapolis, MN, US 7th St Entry
Aug 27 Milwaukee, WI, US Back Room, Colectivo Coffee
Aug 28 Madison, WI, US High Noon Saloon

If your band is coming to the Minneapolis/St Paul area, please email details to vu@weheartmusic.com with a good lead time. Thank you.

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We♥KC - June 1-7, 2022 Upcoming Shows (Kansas City / Lawrence KS)

AJR, June 1, Starlight Read More AJR Indie pop brother trio, AJR (Adam, Ryan, and Jack), will be joining this “Hell No” tour. AJR is certain ‘ready’, after their smash hit ‘I’m Ready’ hitting US Certified Platinum. …

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June starts strong with several good shows this coming week but it’s happening again! - there are a few nights where you’ll have to pick and choose the act you want to see most and expect to see that more, as the summer season rolls on.  

Here’s what’s happening in the Kansas City/Lawrence, KS metro June 1^st - 7^th

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

Wednesday June 1

AJR, June 1, Starlight. $29.50-$69.50

Brothers Adam, Jack and Ryan Met are out on their OK Orchestra Tour and just signed with Mercury/Universal Records.  Their music blends indie-pop, doo-wop, and electronic and recent radio hits, “Bang” and “All My Favorite Songs” (with Weezer) are inescapable. 

The trio is even working on a stage version of the classic children's’ book, Harold and the Purple Crayon and look to hear the new song “I Won’t” live, along with a trumpet solo played on a treadmill…!

Thursday June 2

Dan Tyminski Band, June 2, Granada- Lawrence, $30-$40

Brother, where art thou? - why, he’ll be in Lawrence with his band!  With Alison Krauss prepping to tour again with Robert Plant, the Union Station member is hitting the road on his own.  Winning the Bluegrass Star Award last year, he’s no man of constant sorrow, though expect those songs and maybe a Townes Van Zandt cover live too. 

Avi Kaplan, June 2, Knuckleheads, $18

The California singer-songwriter just released his debut solo album, Floating On A Dream(on Fantasy Records, produced by Shooter Jennings) and you probably know him best as formerly of Pentatonix, with his distinctive basso profondo voice.

Arrive early for opener Andrea von Kampen, whose new album That Spell, is also released on Fantasy Records. She often collaborates with her brother David, who does string arrangements, and is Lincoln, NE-based, so just might bring some of her fan base to town.

Friday June 3

Parker Millsap Band, June 3, Knuckleheads. $20

We’ve had this Oklahoma roots/Americana singer on our radar since 2014, and last caught him live in St. Paul last fall.  Latest album is 2021’s Be Here Instead  with lead single, “Dammit”, his biggest success to date.  Elton John self-professes to be a fan as well.  Young Houston singer-songwriter Thomas Csorba is scheduled to open.

Wheeler Walker Jr., June 3, Uptown. $30-$75

Now this could be interesting! - The aka Ben Hoffman has released four highly profane and very explicit country albums under his alter ego name.  Latest release is April’s Sex, Drugs and Country Music (on Thirty Tigers) and this show is not recommended for youngsters or the easily offended. 

Aly and AJ, June 3, The Truman, $28.50-$55

(Rescheduled from an earlier date) You’re probably familiar with these sisters either from their music or perhaps acting career (any iZombie fans out there?), and they’ve returned to the road in support of a fourth studio album and their Touch of the Beat Tour.

The pair made unlikely recent news, was when their tour bus was caught in a fatal crossfire of gun play in Sacramento but were unhurt. Playing live, they just might throw in a Tegan and Sara cover live too. 

Birmingham, AL indie rock band The Brummies to open.

Saturday June 4

Haim w/ Sasami, June 4, Starlight. $39.50-$99.50 

Indie-rock sisters Este, Alana, and Danielle are out on their One More Haim Tour, in support of 2020’s Grammy nominated Women in Music Pt. III on what should be a fun outdoor night (assuming any rain holds off). Alana made acting waves co-starring in the successful indie film Licorice Pizza (with both sisters making cameos) and the band plans on making the soundtrack for upcoming Netflix animated film, The Witch Boy. 

Plan to arrive early for opener Sasami, also from California and whose second full-length is February’s Squeeze (on Domino Records). For the album, she worked with Rin Kim and Andrew Thomas Huang (a Chinese-American visual artist who worked with Björk and Radiohead’s Thom Yorke) for the visual identity of the album (though as an opener, we’re not sure how much she’ll be able to reveal of that).  We caught her live just last month in a club headlining gig. 

The Band Camino, June 4, The Truman. $29.50-$55

Nashville (by way of Memphis) indie-rock/electro band is out in support of their self-titled debut (on Elektra Records) after a trio of previous EPs, and they’ve had previous collaboration success working with NOTD and Chelsea Cutler.  Recent singles, “1 Last Cigarette” and Daphne Blue” have made radio impact as well.

Toronto twenty year-old singer-songwriter renforshort and Nashville pop-punk indie band Games We Play have been tapped as support acts.

Ambrosia, June 4, Ameristar. $32-$48

The LA soft rock band has been in existence since 1970 (!?) and is best known for radio hits like “How Much I Feel”, “Biggest Part of Me” and Holdin’ on to Yesterday” and has been nominated for five Grammy Awards.

JJ Grey and Mofro, June 4, Knuckleheads. $37.50

Popular Jacksonville Southern soul rock band is back on the road and seeing them live is usually the best place to hear their feel-good songs. Nebraska soul rock group Kris Lager Band scheduled to open.

John Waite, June 4, Ranch Mart Center, Free!

The legendary English vocalist has returned with a new EP, Anything, with its title track being one of much-needed optimism in a world that needs it so.  In addition to his solo classics, expect the setlist to draw from previous bands The Babys and Bad English as well, and Waite soon hits the road in much bigger venues with Rick Springfield and Men at Work, so this is a rare (and free!) chance to see him up close. 

 

Sunday June 5

The War on Drugs, June 5, Grinders KC, $36-$71

Count us as fans of this Philadelphia indie rock band (as well as former member Kurt Vile) out in support of highly-acclaimed fifth studio album, 2021’s I Don’t Live Here Anymore.  Live, they’ve recently been working in a Bob Dylan and/or Neil Young cover in here and there, amongst their already impressive songs of their own. 

No opener listed, so it just might be An Evening With, so arrive on time. 

 

 

Lord Huron, June 5, Starlight. $39.50-$75

LA indie rock band hits the road in support of their latest album, "Long Lost." which captured the #1 on The Americana/Folk Album and Tastemaker Albums Chart, #2 on Vinyl Albums & Alternative Albums chart, and #3 on the Top Rock Albums Chart.

We’ve followed and documented the band for a decade, seeing them in the tiny 7^th St Entry in 2012, in Brighton UK in 2013, at First Avenue in 2014, and on from there, yeah, so we’re definitely fans. 

Nashville singer-songwriter Erin Rae, who has a new album, Lighten Up out, to open. 

 

Monday June 6

Tuesday June 7

Slipknot with Cypress Hill and Ho99o9, June 7, Azura Amphitheater. $39.50-$99.50

Knotfest Roadshow is making a local stop, and this triple bill will no doubt deliver a head-banging and ummm, at times a smoke-filled evening of entertainment.  New music is on the horizon so it’s possible to maybe hear some live (you can also check thechapeltownrag.com).

South Gate, CA rappers Cypress Hill are still insane in the membrane but also have returned with new album Back in Black, and openers  Ho99o9 (pronounced “horror”) are New Jersey horror-punk, so fit the bill rather well. 

Jackson Browne, June 7, KC Music Hall, $50.50-$252.00

At 73 years young, Jackson Browne continues on the road, in support of last year’s Downhill from Everywhere and has been playing arenas along with James Taylor, so this solo gig is a chance to not have to see him from the distant upper decks.  Expect a few newer songs peppered in amongst his over five decades of classic songs. 

The Wailers, June 7, Knuckleheads, $20

Formed in 1989 by Aston “Family Man” Barrett to carry on in the classic tradition of Bob Marley and band. Since Barrett himself retired, we’re not exactly sure who is in the band (his son is drummer and bandleader however), but expect positive vibrations to lively up yourself to emanate from their classic songs. 

"Hairspray", June 7-12, Starlight, $15-$98

Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon returns with the classic story of 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she dances her way onto TV’s most popular show.

Hit songs like “Welcome to the 60’s,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” are included in this all-new touring production reuniting Broadway’s award-winning creative team led by Director Jack O’Brien and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell.

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Minneapolis: January 25 to January 26

01/25 Jeff Rosenstock at First Avenue Read More Jeff Rosenstock I know, my brother already knew all about Jeff Rosenstock because, what I didn't realize was that Jeff Rosenstock is also know as the singer of Bomb The Music Industry! and The Arrogant Sons of Bitches ...

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01/25/2022 Tuesday

Jeff Rosenstock
with NNAMDÏ and Catbite
at First Avenue
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Jeff Rosenstock is stopping by First Avenue this January 25. His latest, Ska Dream is a re-recording of the 2020 album No Dream, but with a Ska flavor.

Tour dates:

01/13 Seattle, WA The Vera Project
01/14 Seattle, WA The Vera Project
01/15 Seattle, WA Neumos
01/16 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
01/21 Indianapolis, IN Deluxe, Old National Centre
01/22 St Louis, MO Delmar Hall
01/24 Madison, WI Majestic Theatre
01/25 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
01/26 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall Ballroom
03/23 Boise, ID Treefort Music Fest
03/23 Boise, ID Treefort Music Fest 10
04/11 Dublin, Whelan's
04/12 Dublin, Whelan's
04/14 Leeds, Belgrave Music Hall
04/15 Glasgow, Slay
04/15 Manchester Punk Festival
04/16 Newcastle Upon Tyne, Star and Shadow Cinema
04/18 Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
04/19 London, Electric Ballroom
04/20 Bristol, The Fleece
04/21 Southampton, The Joiners

01/25 Patty Griffin at Pantages Theatre Read More Patty Griffin This unique show by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins and Anaïs Mitchell was put together to encourage voter engagement drive in conjunction with the League of Women Voters. ...

01/25/2022 Tuesday

Patty Griffin
with Parker Millsap
at Pantages Theatre
first-avenue.com

Having just wrapped up a co-headlining tour with Gregory Alan Isakov in October, two time Grammy winner Patty Griffin will be doing a few live shows in 2022.

Griffin’s latest self-titled album came out in 2019 on PGM Recordings label via Thirty Tigers. The deeply personal album made it on the top 5 debut on Billboard’s “Independent Albums”. The record won a Grammy for “Best Folk Album.”

Support will come from Oklahoma-bred, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Parker Millsap, who recently toured in support of his album Be Here Instead.

We caught Millsap in Sep 2021 and wrote, “A lot have changed with the fifth album Be Here Instead, which marked a stylistic shift from folk / old time music to more experimenting with pedal effects and drums focused. This may have something to do with his departure from writing all his songs with his guitar and notebook, to asking his live band to work with him.”

Tour Dates:

01/18 Franklin, TN Franklin Theatre
01/19 Louisville, KY Old Foresters Paristown Hall
01/21 Skokie, IL North Shore Center
01/22 Columbia, MO Blue Note
01/23 Iowa City, IA Englert Theatre
01/25 Minneapolis, MN Pantages Theatre
01/26 Madison, WI Barrymore Theatre
01/28 Goshen, IN Sauder Concert Hall
02/2 New York (NYC), NY City Winery
02/3 New York (NYC), NY City Winery
02/4 New York (NYC), NY City Winery

01/25 Houndmouth at Fine Line 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. .... Ona West Virgina’s Ona (Singer/guitarist Bradley Jenkins, keys Brad Goodall, bassist Zach Johnston, drummer Max Nolte, and guitarist Zack Owens) to open. ....

01/25/2022 Tuesday

Houndmouth
with Ona
at Fine Line
first-avenue.com

Originally scheduled for 12/15, this Houndmouth show at Fine Line Music Café has moved to January 25.

Excerpt Minneapolis: December 14 to December 15:

Indiana’s Houndmouth is touring in support of their fourth album Good For You. They’ll stop by the Fine Line Music Café in Minneapolis.

West Virgina’s Ona (Singer/guitarist Bradley Jenkins, keys Brad Goodall, bassist Zach Johnston, drummer Max Nolte, and guitarist Zack Owens) to open.

Tour dates

01/23 Madison, WI Majestic Theatre
01/24 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall Ballroom
01/25 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line
01/27 Des Moines, IA Wooly's
01/27 Des Moines, IA Wooly's
01/28 Columbia, MO Blue Note
01/29 Kansas City, MO Truman
01/31 St Louis, MO Delmar Hall
02/1 Omaha, NE Waiting Room
02/3 Englewood, CO Gothic Theater
02/4 Fort Collins, CO Aggie Theater
02/5 Salt Lake City, UT Commonwealth Room
02/6 Boise, ID Olympic Venue
02/8 Seattle, WA Neumos
02/9 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
02/11 San Francisco, CA Bimbo's 365 Club
02/12 Los Angeles (LA), CA El Rey Theatre
02/14 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern
02/15 Tucson, AZ Club Congress Plaza
02/17 Dallas, TX Granada Theater
02/18 San Antonio, TX Sam's Burger Joint
02/19 Austin, TX Scoot Inn
02/20 Houston, TX Heights Theater
02/25 Chicago, IL Thalia Hall
02/26 Chicago, IL Thalia Hall
04/19 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls
04/21 Knoxville, TN Mill & Mine
04/22 Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
04/23 Athens, GA Georgia Theatre
04/25 Orlando, FL Tuffy's Music Box
04/26 Saint Petersburg, FL Floridian Social Club
04/28 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
04/29 Isle of Palms, SC The Windjammer
04/30 Charlotte, NC Neighborhood Theatre
05/01 Wilmington, NC Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

01/26 Brian Fallon at Varsity Theater Read More Brian Fallon The Gaslight Anthem’s singer/songwriter Brian Fallon will be headlining the Varsity Theater this Saturday in support of his debut solo album Painkillers, which came out last Friday on Island Records. ... The Dirty Nil Ontario punk trio The Dirty Nil will open the show. The Dirty Nil’s debut album Higher Power is out now on Dine Alone Records. The band will likely play “Wrestle Yü to Hüsker Dü” .… Worriers New York's Worriers (not to be confused with Australia's The Worriers) to play Triple Rock Social Club. .…

01/26/2022 Wednesday

Brian Fallon and The Howling Weather
with The Dirty Nil and Worriers
at Varsity Theater
varsitytheater.com

New Jersey’s Brian Fallon (from The Gaslight Anthem) will be stopping by the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. The show is billed as Brian Fallon and The Howling Weather.

Fallon’s all new holiday album Night Divine is available now via Lesser Known Records/Thirty Tigers.

The Dirty Nil and Worriers to open.

Tour dates:

01/11 – Portland, ME – State Theatre *
01/12 – Holyoke, MA – Gateway City Arts *
01/14 – Montreal, QC – L’Astral *
01/15 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall *
01/16 – Buffalo, NY – Babeville/Asbury Hall *
01/18 – Munhall, PA – Carnegie of Homestead *
01/19 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues*
01/21 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall *
01/22 – Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe *
01/23 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall *
01/25 – Chicago, IL – Park West *
01/26 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater *
01/28 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall *
01/29 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall *
01/31 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre *
02/1 – Seattle, WA – Showbox *
02/2 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre *
02/4 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades *
02/5 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore *
02/6 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up Tavern *
02/8 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre *
02/9 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom *
02/11- Austin, TX – Mohawk *
02/12 – Dallas, TX – Kessler Theater *
02/13 – Houston, TX – The Heights Theater *
02/15 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade - Heaven Stage *
02/16 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall *
02/18 – Nashville, TN – Mercy Lounge/Cannery Ballroom #
02/19 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre #
02/20 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre #
02/22 – New York, NY – Town Hall #
02/25 – Boston, MA – Royale #
02/26 – South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground#
02/27 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer #

* w/Special Guests Worriers and The Dirty Nil
# w/Special Guests Worriers and Hurry

If your band is coming to the Minneapolis/St Paul area, please email details to vu@weheartmusic.com with a good lead time. Thank you.

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Parker Millsap at Turf Club, St Paul (2021-09-21)

Tour Dates 9/23 - St Louis, MO at Off Broadway 9/24 - Louisville, KY at Headliner's 9/29 - Cincinnati, OH at Memorial Hall 9/30 - Columbus, OH at Rumba Cafe 10/01 - Pittsburgh, PA at Thunderbird Cafe 10/02 - Cleveland, OH at Beachland Ballroom 10/03 - Ferndale, MI at Magic Bag 10/04 - Toronto, ONT at Great Hall 10/06 - Burlington, VT at Higher Ground 10/07- Cambridge, MA at The Sinclair 10/08 - Holyoke, MA at Gateway Arts Center 10/09 - New York, NY at Bowery Ballroom 10/10 - Albany, NY at Lark Hall 10/12 - Philadelphia, PA at WXPN 10/13 - Washington, DC at Union Stage 10/14 - Carrboro, NC at Cat's Cradle 10/15 - Asheville, NC at The Masonic Temple 10/16 - Nashville, TN at Basement East 11/11 - Springfield, MO at Springfield Brewing Company 11/12 - Wichita, KS at WAVE 11/13 - McAlester, OK at Dancing Rabbit Festival 11/15 - Tomball, TX at Main Street Crossing 11/16 - San Antonio at Sam's Burger Joint 11/17 - Austin, TX at 3TEN Center 11/19 - Dallas, TX at Granada Theate 11/20 - Oklahoma City, OK at Douglass Auditorium Read More Parker Millsap Parker Millsap is "an Oklahoma native brought up in the Pentecostal church" with a self-titled album that came out February 4, 2014 via Okrahoma Records/Thirty Tigers. … H.C. McEntire Had not heard of Heather McEntire before. She was suggested by one of those 'you might like this too' apps. Love this album, no bad tracks, it's Americana country/folk, 'When You Come For Me' my favourite on it. …

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Parker Millsap returned to the Turf Club, in St Paul, on September 21st, 2021, nearing the start of his new tour for his latest album Be Here Instead.

Opening the show was H.C. McEntire (Heather McEntire), a country/folk-ish singer, formerly of Mount Moriah. H.C. played several singles, including “Time, On Fire” and “High Rise”, before testing out some new songs that were not recorded yet (and they’re still working it out).

H.C. had a Spinal Tap moment, thanking Milwaukee. Fellow band mates quickly corrected her, “we’re in St Paul!”

After an embarrassing pause, H.C. started emphasizing “Saaaaint Paaaul” whenever she mentioned the city.

We first saw Parker Millsap at SXSW in Mar 2014, and described him as “an Oklahoma native brought up in the Pentecostal church … with lots of songs about religion. Old time feel and a great version of "You Gotta Move", a Rev Gary Davis song covered by the Rolling Stones on Sticky Fingers.”

A lot have changed with the fifth album Be Here Instead, which marked a stylistic shift from folk / old time music to more experimenting with pedal effects and drums focused. This may have something to do with his departure from writing all his songs with his guitar and notebook, to asking his live band to work with him. The album was also produced by legendary John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Waxahatchee), who helped brought in Nashville singer Erin Rae, for Millsap’s song “The Real Thing”, making it the #1 song on the Americana charts.

Millsap started his set with “Hands Up”, followed by “It Was You”, getting the audience to put their hands up and dancing in excitement.

The turn out for the Turf Club show was terrific, most fans were fans from word of mouth or hearing his songs on radio stations, such as NPR.

Parker Millsap’s Be Here Instead is out now on Okrahoma Records.

H.C. McEntire

H.C. McEntire

H.C. McEntire

Parker Millsap

Parker Millsap

Parker Millsap at Turf Club, St Paul (2021-09-21)

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Minneapolis: December 1 to December 2, 2016

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from December 1 to December 2, 2016.

Other shows in the area:

12/01 Jim James (you know, that guy from My Morning Jacket), with Twin Limb, is playing the State Theatre

12/01 J.J. Grey & Mofro and Parker Millsap will play First Avenue

12/01 Rising country star Luke Bell will be promoting his self-titled album at Uptown VFW Post

12/01 New Yorker Shana Falana (say that out loud!) is playing the Kitty Cat Klub in support of Here Comes the Wave (Team Love). The venue’s website doesn’t have the (current) listing, but most of their shows are free or under $5.

12/02 Plastic Pinks will be playing the Hexagon Bar (known as “the Hex” by locals), touring in support of El Animal EP (Ghost Drag). The venue doesn’t have a listing, but I am told local band France Camp will open.

12/02 Rising dance producers Marshmello will be playing the Skyway Theatre.

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Read More Catfish and the Bottlemen Back in December 2014, we tipped you guys off this new British sensation Catfish and the Bottlemen with their album The Balcony. It's only been a few months …

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN
at Myth Live Event Center
Thursday, 12/01/16, 7pm ($22)
mythlive.com

Start off December right with Catfish and the Bottlemen at the Myth in St Paul. We’ve been big fans of the British group since we wrote about them in December 2014. Since then, we’ve happily seen the band grow from their humble 7th Street Entry show to overtaking the mainroom at First Ave.

By the way, the popular band recently sold out Wembley Arena.

Anyway, now the band is back in town, doing a year of nonstop touring in support of their new album The Ride.

There are no opening bands listed for the Myth show.

Catfish and the Bottlemen are: Van McCann (lead vocals, guitar), Johnny Bond (lead guitar), Benji Blakeway (bass) and Bob Hall (drums).

DECEMBER U.S. TOUR DATES

12/1 St. Paul, MN Myth
12/2 Chicago, IL Aragon Ballroom
12/5 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
12/6 Salt Lake City, UT The Depot
12/8 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre
12/9 Las Vegas, NV Pearl at the Palms

Read More American Wrestlers Scotland-via-Missouri's American Wrestlers is announcing his self-titled debut full length, set for release in the US via Fat Possum and due out April 7th. Previously, the Wrestlers …

AMERICAN WRESTLERS
at 7th Street Entry
Friday, 12/02/16, 8pm ($10)
first-avenue.com

Scotland-via-Missouri's American Wrestlers will be headlining the 7th Street Entry this Friday, touring in support of their sophomore album Goodbye Terrible Youth (Fat Possum). The usual critics (from Pitchfork to Noisey to Wired, etc.) are all praising the band.

Show up early to check out Varsity.

Tour dates:

Dec. 1 - Omaha, NE @ Slowdown Jr.
Dec. 2 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
Dec. 4 - Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
Dec. 5 - Montreal, QC @ Le Divan Orange
Dec. 6 - Allston, MA @ Great Scott
Dec. 7 - Brooklyn, NY @ Baby's All Right
Dec. 8 - Philadelphia, PA @ Boot & Saddle
Dec. 9 - Washington, DC @ DC9
Dec. 10 - Lakewood, OH @ Mahall's
Dec. 11 - Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
Dec. 15 - St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
Jan. 10 - Nashville, TN @ The High Watt*
Jan. 11 - Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn *
Jan. 12 - New Orleans, LA @ Hi Ho Lounge *
Jan. 13 - Houston, TX @ The Raven Tower *
Jan. 14 - Austin, TX @ Sidewinder *
Jan. 15 - Dallas, TX @ Three Links *
Jan 18 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
Jan. 19 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
Jan. 20 - Los Angeles, CA @ Bootleg Theater
Jan. 21 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
Jan. 24 - Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
Jan. 25 - Portland, OR @ Bunk Bar
Jan. 26 - Boise, ID @ The Olympic
Jan. 27 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
Jan. 28 - Denver, CO @ Lost Lake Lounge

* w/ NE-HI

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SXSW 2014: Wanda Jackson at Thirty Tigers / AMA Showcase

Wanda Jackson Setlist Read More SXSW South by Southwest (SXSW) Music is next week: March 11-16th. Since March 1st, I've received about 200 emails with the subject header of "SXSW" …

Dan stopped by the Americana Music Association and Thirty Tigers showcase at St. David's Episcopal Church on March 12th. The full schedule: Emily Kinney, Parker Millsap, The Haden Triplets, Wanda Jackson, Willie Watson, John Fullbright, and Bobby Rush.

Emily Kinney Wednesday, March 12

You may recall that we previously written about Emily Kinney with her 2013 Expired Love EP. Apparently the EP is being re-issued next week (March 18th) with two additional songs. Emily Kinney started the St David's Church show at 7:30pm.

She is on the Walking Dead on AMC. Cute pop songs about boyfriends, love and getting married.

Parker Millsap Wednesday, March 12

Parker Millsap is "an Oklahoma native brought up in the Pentecostal church" with a self-titled album that came out February 4, 2014 via Okrahoma Records/Thirty Tigers.

Lots of songs about religion. Old time feel and a great version of "You Got to Move", a Rev Gary Davis song covered by the Rolling Stones on Sticky Fingers.

The Haden Triplets Wednesday, March 12

Petra, Tanya and Rachel are the daughters jazz double-bassist Charlie Haden, and perform under the name The Haden Triplets. Their self-titled debut album came out Feb 04, 2014 on Jack White's Third Man Records.

These guys have amazing harmonies and cover Bill Monroe, Carter Family, etc... Closed with Everly Brothers' "So Sad". Really great show and you could see the sisterly dynamics in action. Worth checking out the new release.

BCR Los Angeles and BCR Nashville recently announced that Wanda Jackson will be a part of their new Record Store Day next month (April 2014). The new Windy City Redux: Wanda Jackson 7" will be in stores April 19th on limited edition, colored vinyl. The naming of the single came from her live performances from the Queen of Rock n’ Roll captured at Lincoln Hall in Chicago back in 2011.

Wanda Jackson was great fun. She has been at this since 1955 and just keeps going. She still has the voice and tells stories about Elvis Presley and Jack White.

Wanda Jackson at Thirty Tigers/Americana Music Association SXSW Showcase, Austin (03/12/14)

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