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We♥KC! April 7-10, 2025 Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO / Lawrence KS)

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Getting close to tax time--

For those of use that still haven’t filed (cough, ahem), they’re only a handful of days left. In the meantime, hit up some live music or see a NASA pioneer speak or local jazz personalities, as there’s plenty to select from, for a short escape from the doom and gloom daily headlines.

Let’s take look at the Kansas City / Lawrence KS metro for thee musical and cultural happenings for April 7th-10th:

(ticket hyperlinks are embedded in each show’s headline)

MONDAY APRIL 7

TUESDAY APRIL 8

Kobie Boykins, NASA: Beyond Earth: The Quest for Life, Apr 8, Kauffman Theatre, $45-$68

Next up on their Changemaker Speaker Series, embark on a journey through more than two decades of space exploration with leading NASA Engineer Kobie Boykins. After working on all of the Mars Rover programs, he has set his sights on more distant frontiers with his most ambitious mission to date – a circumnavigation of Europa, Jupiter’s icy moon.

As Chief Engineer of this project, he has been leading a team of thousands to build and deploy a spacecraft that will take eight years just to reach its target, before it slingshots around Jupiter and gets into a two-year orbit of Europa. The goal? To find out if there is water under the icy crust. Where there’s water, there’s life. The mission launched in Oct. 2024.

Boykins is a principal mechanical engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA, where he has worked since graduating from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In more than twenty-five years at the lab, he has worked on every Mars mission since the Pathfinder mission, which took the first Rover, “Sojourner,” to Mars in 1996. In 2013, he received a NASA Exceptional Service Medal, one of the highest honors given to NASA employees and contractors.

Subhumans, Apr 8, recordBar, $25.49

The longtime U.K. punk band will make their return to the United States this month. Subhumans formed in 1980, as part of the UK’s anarcho-punk scene. They broke up in 1985 and reunited a couple of times in the ’90s before re-forming in 2004 and remaining active since then.

The trek just kicked off on April 4 at Minneapolis’ Uptown VFW, and it’ll conclude on April 18 with an appearance at Oakland’s BOB Fest. Subhumans'’ last studio album was 2019’s Crisis Point.

Jazz Alive- Common Ground Panel, Apr 8, Folly, $10-20

Discover the vibrant world of Kansas City jazz at the Common Ground Panel! This unique event brings together leading voices from the city’s top jazz organizations to discuss the future of jazz, its cultural impact, and how we can all contribute to its thriving community. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with passionate jazz advocates and be part of an inspiring conversation. Doors at 6PM, panel begins at 6:30PM. Admission includes one drink voucher and there is a BOGO deal on reg. $20 tix now.

Panelists:

B.J. Jansen – President of Kansas City Jazz ALIVE

Allyssa Bell-Jackson – Executive Director of Kansas City Jazz Orchestra

Dr. Dina Bennett – Executive Director of American Jazz Museum

David Basse – President of Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors

Rick Truman – Executive Director of Folly Theater

Anita Dixon – UNESCO City of Music KC

WEDNESDAY APRIL 9

Papa Roach, Rise Against, Underoath, Apr 9, T-Mobile Center, $34-$149

Papa Roach has joined forces with Rise Against and special guest Underoath for the first North American leg of the "Rise Of The Roach" Tour. In the tour parody video, comedian Bert Kreischer dropped the "big news" that he'll be hitting the road with PAPA ROACH next year. In fact, he even let fans in on a little secret — he's totally been in the band all along.

Both acts are celebrating 25th anniversaries, as P Roach will celebrate 25 years of their debut album "Infest" with hits and fan-favorite deep cuts from their entire catalog. In comparison, Rise Against also hit the 25-year mark since their formation and will be unleashing fan favorites and hits as well.

"We can't wait to bring the 'Rise Of The Roach' tour to North America next year," shares Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix. "RISE AGAINST are legends in their own right and will bring another dynamic to this tour. With both our bands celebrating our 25-plus-year legacy and deep catalogs, we are truly blessed to be able to put this show in front of fans."

Rise’s Tim McIlrath added: "After crossing paths with PAPA ROACH countless times over the years, we're stoked to finally team up and put our bands together on the same stage and our fans together in the same room. With the welcome addition of our old friends UNDEROATH, this will be the best damn tour of 2025. See you soon!"

Neal Francis, Apr 9, Knuckleheads, $29.50

The Chicago singer-songwriter has a new album, Return To Zero, following an almost non-stop tour schedule that found him playing nearly 400 shows from 2021 to 2024. Equal parts heady and hedonistic, pensive and euphoric, Francis’ third studio LP echoes both his deep-rooted psych-rock sensibilities and a lifelong affinity for classic funk. “I’ve always been intrigued by music that toes the line between funk and rock,” notes Francis. “In the past I’ve asked myself things like, ‘What would it sound like if Thin Lizzy cut a disco record?’ It’s something I’ve been fascinated with for a very long time, so I finally decided to really go for it.”

The follow-up to his 2023 double live album and concert film Francis Comes Alive, the new LP marks Francis’ first full-length studio effort since 2021’s In Plain Sight.

THURSDAY APRIL 10

Larkin Poe / Parker Millsap, Apr 10, The Truman, $29.50-$60

The blues rock duo has a new and seventh album, Bloom, which was release in January via their own Tricki-Woo Records. To accompany the new track, the Nashville-based sister act of Rebecca and Megan Lovell have also released an official music video for “Mockingbird” and are out on an expansive 2025 tour. We caught them live in Winter 2023 at nearby Knuckleheads.

“Mockingbird” follows preview tracks “Bluephoria” and “If God Is a Woman,” which were released in the summer, as well as 2023’s Blood Harmony, which won the duo a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album.

On the project’s true-to-life process, Megan explained that Bloom is about “finding yourself, knowing yourself, and separating the truth of who you are from societal expectations.” Rebecca adds that it calls for an embrace of “the flaws and idiosyncrasies that make us real.”

Arrive early for this solid double-bill to catch blues/roots musician Parker Millsap as well, who we caught live in St. Paul MN back in fall 2021.

 National Touring act coming to Kansas City, Lawrence, KS, Topeka, KS, or vicinity?  Let us know so we can spotlight the appearance-email [email protected]

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We♥KC! June 1-8, 2023, Upcoming concerts/shows (Kansas City / Lawrence, KS)

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June already! Summer concert season is in full effect!

Let’s take look at the Kansas City/ Lawrence KS metro musical happenings from June 1st-8th.

THURSDAY JUNE 1

Aladdin (musical), continuing thru-June 4, Music Hall, $35-$125.

From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s the theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite.

Aladdin features all your favorite songs from the Disney film versions as well as new music written by Tony® and Academy Award® winner Alan Menken with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Tony Award winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer).

Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten!), this new musical boasts an incomparable design team, with sets, costumes and lighting from Tony Award winners Bob Crowley (Mary Poppins), Gregg Barnes (Kinky Boots), and Natasha Katz (An American in Paris).

McBride and the Ride, Knuckleheads,$30

Only recently reuniting, the hardworking country band played their first Nashville concert in 20 years last Feb and are on the road on tour again. Acclaimed vocalist, guitar player and songwriter Terry McBride hails from Lampasas, TX, following in the musical footsteps of his father, the late Dale McBride with a singing and also very successful songwriting career.

Haken w Up to Eleven, Arch Echo, Granada- Lawrence, $25

The Prog rockers are on the road again supporting their seventh studio album Fauna, which came out in March—described as their "most genre-busting and conceptually fascinating album to date."

About the album, vocalist Ross Jennings has said "The premise of the album when we started writing it was that every song would have an animal assigned to it. They all have something related to the animal kingdom that we could write about, but they also connect to the human world. Each track has layers, and some of them are more obvious than others.”

Spanish band Up to Eleven and US prog metallists Arch Echo make it a full evening.

FRIDAY JUNE 2

America, Ameristar Casino, $60-$189

The perennial classic-rock favorites hit the road in 2023, celebrating their 53rd Anniversary and still riding that horse with no name. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate, the late Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late ‘60s and harmonized their way to the top of the charts with their signature song "A Horse With No Name." America became a well-known band and paved the way with a string of hits following the success of their first #1 single. Fifty plus years later, the pair and band are still making music together and touring the world.

Bad Omens w Invent Animate and Erra, Uptown. Sold out.

Long sold out, the alt metal band have a busy year ahead as they tour in support of 2022’s The Death of Peace of Mind, which extends into a Fall tour dubbed Concrete Forever, but this is a chance to catch the rising band at a relatively small venue.

SATURDAY JUNE 3

The Big Slick benefit show T-Mobile Center,$75 and up

The biggest and best annual charity event in the metro, Big Slick is an annual fundraising event hosted by some of Kansas City's most famous funny people and their friends. All proceeds go to Children's Mercy Hospital and expect laughs, skits, and surprises from the likes of Jason Sudekis, Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, David Koechner, Eric Stonestreet, and newly added to the group, KC’s own Heidi Gardner. (The celebrity softball game was the previous day, for a fun and worthy weekend).

Sparta w/ zeta and Geoffrey Rickly, recordBar,$25

Returning to the road to celebrate the (belated) 20th anniversary of their debut album, Wiretap Scars (which features the single “Cut Your Ribbon” and fan favorite “Air”), the alt rockers’ jaunt will also feature support from Thursday singer Geoff Rickly, and zeta.

All Time Low with Mayday Parade and Games We Play, Midland. $38.50-$58.50

The multi-platinum-selling rock band hit the road for leg one of "Tell Me I'm Alive On Tour" with support from Mayday Parade and Games We Play. The 25-city North American Trek includes two special shows that quickly sold out - the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO which they are headlining for the first time on May 23; and a special unplugged performance at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on May 18.

Their latest studio album Tell Me I'm Alive was recently released via Fueled By Ramen and the 13-track collection marks All Time Low's first full-length album in three years.

Radkey with The Phantastics, The Many Colored Death, Drop a Grand, Lemonade Park. $25.49-$31.16

A one-day music event jam-packed with some of the best local and regional artists. This throwdown will go down at Lemonade Park, located in the West Bottoms heart of the city.

Trivium w Beartooth, Malevolence, Archetypes Collide, Uptown,$37-$75

BEARTOOTH and TRIVIUM have joined forces for a U.S. co-headlining tour this spring. The 29-city tour kicked May 1 in Stroudsburg, PA before wrapping up on Thursday, June 15 in Seattle.

TRIVIUM is stoked about this bill, saying: "TRIVTOOTH! We are elated to announce our co-headlining monster of a tour with the incredible BEARTOOTH. We have been fans of what they do, and pals with them for ages — so it's great we're finally doing something so massive together. TRIVIUM and BEARTOOTH are both bands supported by each of our wonderful fanbases — so we know these shows are going to go off. Add in MALEVOLENCE, one of our favorite bands on the planet, and ARCHETYPES COLLIDE, one of BEARTOOTH's favorites, and we have a hell of a bill."

The Brummies, Encore at Uptown Theater, $20

The Nashville-based Brummies are John Davidson, Jacob Bryant and Trevor Davis. And have new single "Sunshine" out now! Independent artists, Davidson and Bryant have already had major songwriter success with The Band Perry and Kacey Musgraves and are out forging their own path.  Debut album is called Eternal Reach and their name is U.K. slang for a resident of Birmingham UK.

Parker Millsap, Knuckleheads, $20

The singer-songwriter quickly made a name for himself with his live performances, soulful sound, and character-driven narratives. He's shared the stage with folks like Jason Isbell, Shovels & Rope, Patty Griffin, Houndmouth, and many others.

Parker’s early releases showcased his acoustic folk rock, with their flourish for revelation and fiery dynamics. Be Here Instead, Millsap’s 2021 release hinted at the wildness to come while exploring newer, more personal songwriting styles. Parker's newest album, Wilderness Within You, is a natural step in his musical evolution interweaving threads of his musical past and newer influences. A duet with Gillian Welch is recently out as well.

Trixie Mattel, KC Live! $25-$75

Trixie Mattel has redefined what it means to be a “drag queen” by releasing three charting albums (‘Two Birds’, ‘One Stone’, and most recently, 2020’s ‘Barbara’), launching a successful cosmetics company, Trixie Cosmetics, co-authoring “Trixie and Katya’s Guide To Modern Womanhood”, raising over $100k for numerous charities and organizations in 2020 through her “Twitch Tuesdays” video game livestreams, all while winning the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.

Buckcherry, the Hat-Manhattan,$25

The LA rockers formed way back in 1995 by frontman Josh Todd and guitarist Keith Nelson and made a huge splash on rock radio with their 1999 self-titled debut LP and hit single, “Lit Up”.

They’ve since survived lineup changes, the perils of rock n roll, and an extended hiatus, to still be on a comeback roll, which may have started with lewd but addictive single, “Crazy Bitch”.

Hellbound was released to positive reviews in 2021, and keeping momentum going, the band’s upcoming Vol. 10 releases this June. Live on this The Gang’s All Here Tour, they’ve been opening with “Lit Up” (talk about getting the crowd going from the start!) and be grateful they’re playing sweaty intimate clubs, as we last saw them from the upper deck supporting Kiss. Playing in the Little Apple, this tour is taking them everywhere!

SUNDAY JUNE 4

MONDAY JUNE 5

Shakey Graves, The Truman,$30-$60

Alejandro Rose-Garcia (aka Shakey Graves) announced his newest album Can't Wake Up (out now on Dualtone) and after this solo run, will finish the rest of the summer co-headlining with Lucius, at mostly larger outdoor venues.

TUESDAY JUNE 6

WEDNESDAY JUNE 7

Nascar Aloe, The Bottleneck-Lawrence, $17-$20

With a great sounding moniker, the Los Angeles-based musician and rapper has announced a new EP called HEY A$$HOLE, just out on Epitaph Records on May 26.

With the announcement of the EP came the release of the first single called “DON’T 4GET DA NAME.” “It’s shouting at the kids that I still exist, as brash as possible,” the alt-rapper says about his new single. “Even though I might be banned from Instagram and I don’t really care, I’m still making works of art like the rest of these social media-first artists.”

Brit Floyd, Midland. $45-$79.50

The lunatic is still on the grass – the top-notch tribute band returns to the stage in 2023 to perform a brand-new production celebrating 50 years of the ground-breaking and iconic musical masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon. We saw Aussie Pink Floyd in 2016 in Minneapolis and were impressed, and this Brit Floyd show looks to be as good or better.  

THURSDAY JUNE 8

Illenium, Azura Amphitheater. $39.50-$59.50

Possibly the biggest and most buzzing tour of the Spring – his single entitled “Luv Me A Little” featuring Nina Nesbitt made a splash and precluded the awaited fifth full-length self-titled album, ILLENIUM, which released April 28th.

To make things even better, we see ILLENIUM go on a massive 2023 headlining world tour called “ILLENIUM LIVE”, which promises amazing visuals and a truly immersive audio visual dance experience.

Sisters of Mercy, Uptown, $39.50-$79.50

The legendary goth-rockers just returned to the US to kick off their first state-side tour in nearly 15 years. Playing to a full house at The Fillmore Silver Springs two weeks ago, the band delivered with a 23-song set, featuring 10 previously unreleased tunes.

Opening with the new song “Don’t Drive On Ice,” they did include some of their classic hits, like “Lucretia My Reflection,” “Temple of Love,” “More,” “Dominion,” and the new songs, show off songwriter Andrew Eldritch’s recent creative output, despite having not released an album since 1990, so may mean a new studio release is forthcoming.

If it’s been this long since the band has toured the States, you don’t want to wait on another chance and because of the long absence, this has been one of the most anticipated tours of the year.

Deana Carter, Knuckleheads. $35-$55

The Country songstress made most of her hits in the 90’s, but like a few other acts, has returned on a second life of sorts, with her music reaching a new generation.

Warrant, Prairie Band Casino-Mayetta,SOLD OUT

The Down Boys are still serving up their brand of cherry pie and rock debauchery, decades later, and their string of radio hits (most completely written by late singer Jani Lane) is rather impressive. Always entertaining live, ex-Lynch Mob singer Robert Mason remains vocalist, and all other members are the originals (hard to say that with many of their day). We caught them live last in 2016 in Minnesota.

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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
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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
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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
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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 [email protected] 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 ...

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

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
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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
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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 [email protected] 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

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Parker Millsap

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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.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

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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