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Minneapolis: February 24, 2024

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02/23 Pert Near Sandstone at Turf Club Read More Pert Near Sandstone This was Pert Near’s Ship of Fools Release Party and a party is exactly what it was. This band brought the energy, the fun, and the talent to First Avenue on Friday night…

02/23/2024 Friday

Pert Near Sandstone
with Sicard Hollow and Said In Stone
at Turf Club
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02/24/2024 Saturday

Pert Near Sandstone
with Dead Horses and Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold
at Turf Club
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Local group Pert Near Sandstone is bringing their “Winter String Band Gathering” shows on February 23 and 24, 2024, at the Turf Club, in St Paul.

The Friday show will feature openers Sicard Hollow and Said In Stone, while Saturday’s show will feature Dead Horses and Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold.

Pert Near Sandstone (02 December 2023)

We saw Pert Near Sandstone in December 2023 and wrote, “The members of Pert Near Sandstone are also from the Twin Cities suburbs, Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove. They first got into music by playing in heavy metal and ska bands. But as their music lessons progressed they too were caught by infectious music of bluegrass. And for almost twenty years they have been playing music that is impossible not to dance to, mainly because their percussionist, Andy Lambert, wears a pair of clogs. He was joined on stage with Nate Sipe on fiddle and mandolin, Kevin Knibel on banjo, J Lenz on guitar, Chris Forsberg on fiddle and Justin Bruhn on bass.”

02/24 Sammy Virji at the Loft (Skyway Theatre)

02/24/2024 Saturday

Sammy Virji
at the Loft (Skyway Theatre)
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UK-based DJ/Producer Sammy Virji will be headlining the Loft (inside the Skyway Theatre) this February 24, 2024, in Minneapolis.

Over the last eight years, Sammy Virji has crafted an ever-growing discography and unmissable live show which has propelled him to the forefront of UK garage (UKG) and underground UK Bass scene.

Virji’s latest single “If U Need It” is out today via Astralwerks.

Tour Dates

Jan 25 Toronto, ON, Canada CODA
Jan 26 Toronto, ON, Canada CODA
Feb 1 Brooklyn, NY, US Elsewhere
Feb 2 Washington, DC, US Culture
Feb 3 Brooklyn, NY, US Elsewhere
Feb 8 Dallas, TX, US It'll Do
Feb 9 San Francisco, CA, US 1015 Folsom
Feb 10 Denver, CO, US Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom
Feb 16 Los Angeles (LA), CA, US Sound Nightclub
Feb 22 Calgary, AB, Canada Commonwealth Bar
Feb 23 Vancouver, BC, Canada Village Studios
Feb 29 Chicago, IL, US Primary Night Club
Mar 1 Chicago, IL, US Primary Night Club
Mar 15 Brighton, UK Concorde 2
Mar 16 Bournemouth, UK The Old Fire Station
Mar 23 Liverpool, UK Invisible Wind Factory
Mar 23 Southampton, UK Engine Rooms
Jun 15 Barking, UK People Festival
Jun 23 Pag Island, Croatia Hideout Festival

02/24 Cold War Kids with Joe P at First Avenue Read More Cold War Kids It's the big 10 year anniversary of local radio station The Current, and they've been selling out all their shows. I believe most, if not all, of their shows will be broadcasting live ....

02/24/2024 Saturday

Cold War Kids
with Joe P
at First Avenue
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Cold War Kids is heading out on tour in support of their 10th album, a self-titled album. The LP is a profound exploration of self, delving into personal introspection for lead vocalist Nathan Willett and the band as a collective entity.

Cold War Kids (14 July 2023)

We saw Cold War Kids in July 2023 and wrote, “Long Beach five-piece Cold War Kids opened the show, with a rain-shortened set, cutting three songs, but still made the most of their forty minutes by playing their handful of alternate radio hits, and even working in a brand-new song, pleasing existing fans while gaining new ones, and even were able to use some stage lights and the screen, normally reserved only for headliners.”

Cold War Kids tour dates

1/31 - San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore^
2/01 - Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom^
2/02 - Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre^
2/03 - Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre^
2/05 - Boise, ID – Knitting Factory^
2/06 - Bozeman, MT – The ELM^
2/08 - Aspen, CO – Belly Up Aspen^
2/09 - Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre^
2/10 - Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre^
2/13 - Tulsa, OK – Cain's Ballroom^
2/15 - Dallas, TX – House of Blues^
2/16 - Houston, TX – House of Blues^
2/17 - Austin, TX – Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater^
2/23 - Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed#
2/24 - Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue#
2/26 - Cleveland, OH – House of Blues#
2/27 - Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre#
2/28 - Boston, MA – House of Blues#
3/01 - New York, NY – Webster Hall#
3/02 - New York, NY – Webster Hall#
3/03 - Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore#
3/05 - Washington, DC – 9:30 Club#
3/06 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club#
3/08 - Raleigh, NC – The Ritz#
3/09 - Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre#
03/15 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post*
03/16 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst*
03/18 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park*
03/20 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre*
03/21 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre*
03/23 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy + Harriet’s*

^ - Hovvdy support
# - Joe P support
* - TBA support

02/24 Militarie Gun with Pool Kids, Spiritual Cramp and Spaced at 7th St Entry Read More Spiritual Cramp San Francisco punk band Spiritual Cramp will be headlining the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis this Saturday, June 24th. Their new single, “Phones Lines Down” ....

02/24/2024 Saturday

Militarie Gun
with Pool Kids, Spiritual Cramp and Spaced
at 7th St Entry
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Los Angeles’ Militarie Gun is touring in support of their debut album, and they’ll be stopping by the 7th Street Entry this February 24, 2024.

Opening the show is Pool Kids, Spiritual Cramp, and Spaced.

Tour dates:

1/31 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge*
2/02 - Dallas, TX @ Rubber Gloves*
2/03 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk*
2/04 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues *
2/06 - Nashville, TN @ Basement East*
2/07 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade* #
2/08 - Tampa, FL @ The Crowbar*
2/09 - Miami, FL @ Gramps*
2/10 - Tallahassee, FL @ 926 Bar*
2/12 - Raleigh, NC @ Kings^ #
2/13 - Washington, DC @ The Atlantis^
2/14 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church^
2/15 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom^
2/16 - Boston, MA @ The Sinclair^
2/17 - Montreal, QC @ Les Foufounes Electriques^
2/18 - Ottawa, ON @ The Brass Monkey^
2/20 -Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground^
2/21 - New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Underground^
2/22 - Detroit, MI @ Edgemen Printing^
2/23 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge^
2/24 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry^
2/25 - Kansas City, MO @ recordBar^
2/26 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre+
2/28 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court+
2/29 - Las Vegas, NV @ Eagle Aerie Hall+
3/02 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Atrium at The Catalyst+
3/03 - San Francisco, CA @ Noise Pop @ Rickshaw Stop+
3/05 - Sacramento, CA @ The Starlet Room+
3/07 - Portland, OR @ Polaris Hall+
3/08 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre+
3/09 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos+
5/29 - 6/02 - Barcelona, ES @ Primavera Sound

w/ Pool Kids and Spiritual Cramp
# = no Pool Kids
* = w/ Death Lens
^ = w/ Spaced
+ = w/ Roman Candle

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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Pert Near Sandstone at First Ave (12-02-2023)

12/02 Pert Near Sandstone with Them Coulee Boys and Humbird at First Avenue Tour Dates 02/09/24 - White Pine, MI - 34th Annual Midwest Telefest 06/27/24 - Eau Claire, WI - 10th Blue Ox Music Festival 06/28/24 - Eau Claire, WI - 10th Blue Ox Music Festival 06/29/24 - Eau Claire, WI - 10th Blue Ox Music Festival Read More Pert Near Sandstone This was Pert Near’s Ship of Fools Release Party and a party is exactly what it was. This band brought the energy, the fun, and the talent to First Avenue on Friday night… Them Coulee Boys Them Coulee Boys were charged to warm up the crowd filtering into the venue . They are from Eau Claire, WI, Coulee being the name French Trappers called the region when they were trapping in Wisconsin. … Humbird Humbird opened the evening with Siri Undlin on lead vocal and guitar and Pat Keen on upright bass. Undlin said it was a little weird to be playing at the Fine Line for she is currently on the road, but also back in her hometown …

It was Americana folk music Saturday night at First Ave from three local bands that are making sure the form is not only relevant in the age of digital music but also a howling good time.

Humbird (01 Nov 2023)

Humbird opened the evening as the crowd slowly ambled in. We caught them at the Fine Line exactly a month ago, opening for Mipso. Again it was Siri Undlin on lead vocal and guitar with Pat Keen on upright bass providing some grooved solos with a “Go Pat Go!” coming from the crowd.

After launching into a funky space duo in “Free Life,” Undlin said she just released a new song “Child of Violence” and it was the first time she got hate mail, which she and Keen welcomed, but wanted to hear it face-to-face, preferably at the merch table.

To get into the holiday spirit they invited their friend, Clifton on fiddle, to the stage to play a “deranged” Xmas song. It was not so much psychotic as a haunting lament with loose strands of “Greensleeves” hemmed throughout.

Them Coulee Boys (21 Oct 2023)

Them Coulee Boys were up next and I’m glad that they were part of the festivities for I missed part of their set while trying to get into The Old Crow Medicine Show in October. It was their third time on the First Avenue stage and Beau Janke set aside his electric banjo to say being on there was not lost on him. “We’ve been down there hoping to be up here.”

They made the most of it with an electrified, rollicking good time with Janke joined by Soren Staff on guitar, Jens Staff on mandolin, Neil Krause on bass and Staš Hable on drums. Their music is infused by Americana but most definitely amped up and electrified, especially during the crowd favorite “10ft. Tall.”

You have to wonder how a traditional form of music that has roots in the southeastern part of the country found a prominent foothold in the Twin Cities. I read more than one article that says the impetus may have come from the Grammy award-winning soundtrack to the movie “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?” Which is funny considering the movie was written and directed by two brothers from St. Louis Park, MN, Joel and Ethan Coen, neither who probably ever picked up a fiddle or banjo.

The members of Pert Near Sandstone are also from the Twin Cities suburbs, Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove. They first got into music by playing in heavy metal and ska bands. But as their music lessons progressed they too were caught by infectious music of bluegrass. And for almost twenty years they have been playing music that is impossible not to dance to, mainly because their percussionist, Andy Lambert, wears a pair of clogs. He was joined on stage with Nate Sipe on fiddle and mandolin, Kevin Knibel on banjo, J Lenz on guitar, Chris Forsberg on fiddle and Justin Bruhn on bass.

After a few break-neck songs, Sipe said they were going to slow things down a bit. Then they launched into “Twenty Cups of Coffee” which indicated that the band had no intention of slowing down, even inviting members of the Wild Goose Chase Cloggers to join in with Lambert throughout the evening.

Pert Near Sandstone has a new album out, their eighth, Waiting Days. And they took the opportunity with the album to expand their musical vocabulary as in “Gathering Clouds” when they invited Jason on trumpet and Max on saxophone to help add some Spanish flair to the song. Then there was “Out of Time” written by Lenz who was asked by the members of the band, “Why are your songs so dark?”

The album was produced by Ryan Young who is not only the fiddle player for Trampled by Turtles, but was a founding member of Pert Near Sandstone. He even joined the band on stage and it was the highlight of the evening to see him, Sipe and Forsberg take over with a foot-tapping trio.

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Pert Near Sandstone (with Them Coulee Boys) at First Avenue, Minneapolis (02 Dec 2023)

 

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Minneapolis: This Week (12/03/2023)

Here are some shows, this week, in the Minneapolis/St Paul area.

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11/28 The Maine with flor and Daisy Grenade at First Avenue Read More The Maine I've seen The Maine many times before. Last time I went to their show, I wrote about how maybe a concert is just an excuse for the feeling of nostalgia. I was back on the hunt …

11/28/2023 Tuesday

The Maine
with flor and Daisy Grenade
at First Avenue
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Celebrated emo/pop punk artist The Maine is on tour in support of their highly anticipated self-titled ninth album. “The Sweet Sixteen Tour” will stop in at First Avenue in Minneapolis on November 28th, 2023.

The Maine (03 Sep 2015)

We previously saw The Maine in Sep 2015 and said, “I've seen The Maine many times before. Last time I went to their show, I wrote about how maybe a concert is just an excuse for the feeling of nostalgia. I was back on the hunt last night and got closer to finding that bliss of nostalgia. The show last night was a free show. How cool is that? A free freaking show! My bank account was definitely happy about that.”

flor and Daisy Grenade to open.

Tour dates:

Nov 10 San Diego, CA, US House of Blues
Nov 11 Los Angeles (LA), CA, US The Bellwether
Nov 12 Anaheim, CA, US House of Blues
Nov 13 San Francisco, CA, US August Hall
Nov 15 Sacramento, CA, US Ace of Spades
Nov 18 Portland, OR, US McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Nov 19 Seattle, WA, US The Showbox
Nov 21 Salt Lake City, UT, US The Complex
Nov 28 Minneapolis, MN, US First Avenue
Nov 29 Milwaukee, WI, US The Rave/Eagles Club
Nov 29 Milwaukee, MI, US The Rave
Nov 30 Chicago, IL, US House of Blues
Dec 2 Columbus, OH, US Newport Music Hall
Dec 3 Toronto, ON, Canada The Danforth Music Hall
Dec 5 New York (NYC), NY, US Irving Plaza
Dec 6 New York (NYC), NY, US Irving Plaza
Dec 7 Harrisburg, PA, US XL Live
Dec 8 Boston, MA, US Citizens House of Blues
Dec 9 Philadelphia, PA, US Franklin Music Hall
Dec 10 Silver Spring, MD, US The Fillmore
Dec 12 Nashville, TN, US Brooklyn Bowl
Dec 14 Tulsa, OK, US Cain's Ballroom
Dec 15 Houston, TX, US House of Blues
Dec 16 San Antonio, TX, US Vibes Event Center
Jan 19 2024 Phoenix, AZ, US The Van Buren
Jan 20 2024 Phoenix, AZ, US The Van Buren
Feb 28 2024 Portland, OR, US Moda Center
Mar 1 2024 Seattle, WA, US Climate Pledge Arena
Mar 3 2024 Sacramento, CA, US Golden 1 Center
Mar 4 2024 Anaheim, CA, US Honda Center
Mar 7 2024 Fort Worth, TX, US Dickies Arena
Mar 8 2024 Austin, TX, US Moody Center
Mar 11 2024 Oklahoma City, OK, US Paycom Center
Mar 13 2024 Birmingham, AL, US Legacy Arena at The BJCC
Mar 15 2024 Orlando, FL, US Amway Center
Mar 16 2024 Jacksonville, FL, US VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Mar 23 2024 Mexico City, Mexico Lunario del Auditorio Nacional
Apr 22 2024 Cologne, Germany Die Kantine
Apr 25 2024 Manchester, UK New Century
Apr 26 2024 London, UK O2 Forum Kentish Town

11/29 Angel Olsen with Nona Invie at First Avenue Read More Angel Olsen Alternative country / folk singer-songwriter Angel Olsen and her distinctive voice, played to a loyal and raucous capacity crowd at Liberty Hall in Lawrence, KS, satisfying her ...

11/29/2023 Wednesday

Angel Olsen
with Nona Invie
at First Avenue
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Angel Olsen is back in town, this time headlining First Avenue in Minneapolis on November 29th.

Angel Olsen (27 Jan 2023)

We previously saw Olsen in Jan 2023 and said, “To say that the crowd was anticipating Angel Olsen’s ninety-five-minute headlining set, is a massive understatement; as in addition to the locals and students, many had driven in from Kansas City and much farther parts unknown, to catch the buzzing St. Louis-born / Asheville, NC resident, in support of latest full-length, Big Time (Jagjaguwar Records) released last June.”

Nona Invie to open.

Tour dates:

Tue. Oct. 17 - San Diego, CA @ Humphreys Concerts By The Bay +
Wed. Oct. 18 - Garden Grove, CA @ Garden Amphitheatre +
Thu. Oct. 19 - San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom +
Fri. Oct. 20 - San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom ^
Tue. Oct. 24 - Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall ^
Wed. Oct. 25 - Portland OR @ Revolution Hall #
Thu. Oct. 26 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre #
Fri. Oct. 27 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre ^
Sat. Oct. 28 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre @
Wed. Nov. 29 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue %
Thu. Nov. 30 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom ^
Fri. Dec. 1 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^
Sat. Dec. 2 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall >
Sun Dec. 3 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall !
Sun. Dec. 5 - Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall !
Wed. Dec. 6 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl !
Thu. Dec. 7 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn ~
Fri. Dec. 8 - Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club ~
Sat. Dec 9 - Saxapahaw, NC @ Haw River Ballroom ~

* w/ Jason Isbell
$ w/ Maxim Ludwig
< w/ The Strokes
+ w/ King Tuff
^ w/ Kara Jackson
# w/ Allegra Krieger
@ w/Led To Sea
% w/ Nona Invie
> w/ Natural Information Society
! w/ Joanna Sternberg
~ w/ Sluice

12/01 Ella Vos at 7th St Entry Read More Ella Vos One of the most unique voice today, Ella Vos, is headlining the 7th Street Entry this Saturday in support of her debut album Words I Never Said. As a bonus, she’ll be bringing her friend, London-based …

12/01/2023 Friday

Ella Vos
with Blond in Car
at 7th St Entry
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Breakout pop star Ella Vos (with means “she you”) will be heading out on a Winter tour, starting in Minneapolis on December 1st.

The California classically trained pianist, previously worked for BØRNS, before going solo in 2015. Her debut album came out in 2017, and her last release came out in 2020… so expect new songs on this upcoming tour.

The singer was last seen in town with Broods, in June 2022.

UPDATE: Blond in Car, the musical nom de guerre of Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Robin Schorr, has confirmed a U.S. tour with Ella Vos to celebrate the October album release Altavan.

Tour dates:

Dec 1 Minneapolis, MN, US 7th St Entry
Dec 2 Chicago, IL, US Beat Kitchen
Dec 4 Pittsburgh, PA, US Club Café
Dec 5 Washington, DC, US Songbyrd
Dec 6 Brooklyn, NY, US The Sultan Room
Dec 7 Philadelphia, PA, US MilkBoy Philly
Dec 9 Charlotte, NC, US The Evening Muse
Dec 11 Atlanta, GA, US The Masquerade

12/02 The Japanese House with quinine at Fine Line Read More The Japanese House British singer Amber Bain, billed as The Japanese House is touring the U.S.A. (heading to SXSW 2017), in support of her third EP Swim Against The Tide. She is getting great buzz for ....

12/02/2023 Saturday

The Japanese House
with quinnie
at Fine Line
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The Japanese House (aka Amber Bain) is currently on tour to promote her sophomore album In The End It Always Does (Dirty Hit).

The Japanese House (01 May 2019)

We’re big fans of The Japanese House, having seen them before their debut album, and also when their debut came out in May 2019: “Now that her debut album is out, as previously mentioned, Amber Bain suddenly had a lot more songs to play. She still basically played her entire debut album, but throwing in a couple of choice early EP B-sides, including “Sister” - but medley with “Everybody Hates Me”.”

quinnie to open.

Tour dates:

November 1 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
November 2 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
November 4 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
November 6 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
November 7 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
November 8 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
November 10 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
November 11 - San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
November 12 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
November 14 - Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf
November 16 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
November 17 - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory
November 18 - Pomona, CA @ The Glass House
November 20 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
November 21 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
November 23 - Vancouver, BC @ Hollywood Theatre
November 24 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre
November 25 - Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
November 27 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Salt Lake City Union
November 28 - Denver, CO @Summit Music Hall
November 30 - Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall
December 1 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's
December 2 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fineline
December 3 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
December 5 - Detroit, MI @ El Club
December 6 - Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
December 8 - Montréal, QC @ Studio TD
December 9 - South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
December 10 - Boston, MA @ Royale

12/02 Pert Near Sandstone with Them Coulee Boys and Humbird at First Avenue Read More Pert Near Sandstone This was Pert Near’s Ship of Fools Release Party and a party is exactly what it was. This band brought the energy, the fun, and the talent to First Avenue on Friday night… Them Coulee Boys Them Coulee Boys were charged to warm up the crowd filtering into the venue . They are from Eau Claire, WI, Coulee being the name French Trappers called the region when they were trapping in Wisconsin. … Humbird Humbird to open. Tour dates: Oct. 21 - Chattanooga, TN - Barrel House Ballroom Oct. 22 - Birmingham, AL - Saturn Oct. 25 - Atlanta, GA - Terminal West …

12/02/2023 Saturday

Pert Near Sandstone
with Them Coulee Boys and Humbird
at First Avenue
first-avenue.com

Local popular Americana band Pert Near Sandstone is touring in support of their 8th studio album Waiting Days.

Pert Near Sandstone (29 Mar 2013)

We saw the band, a long time ago in Mar 2013 and said, “The show began with a viewing of the music video for the first single Ship of Fools from their upcoming album projected on the big screen. It continued with dancin’, hooting, hollering and foot stompin’! It’s apparent that this band loves playing together and the audience definitely enjoys hearing it because the energy in the main room was electric. There is so much variation in their sound, with a clogger, fiddles, a banjo, a washboard, a standup base, and acoustic guitars; it’s easy to appreciate their talent and to dance along to this bluegrass band’s jams. So next time you have a chance to attend one of their parties, pack your dancing shoes, and be prepared to walk away buzzing from the energy.”

Them Coulee Boys (21 Oct 2023)

Them Coulee Boys to open. We just saw the group in Oct 2023 and noted, “Them Coulee Boys have been playing as a band for ten years now and based on the crowd's reaction, they have built up quite a following. “This is fun,” said Janke after an effusive round of applause from the crowd. “Sign of the Times” was a crowd favorite for it had the makeup of an Irish drinking song with the audience joining in on the refrain.”

Humbird (01 Nov 2023)

UPDATE: Also added to the bill is Humbird, who just played with Mipso on November 1st: “Humbird opened the evening with Siri Undlin on lead vocal and guitar and Pat Keen on upright bass. Undlin said it was a little weird to be playing at the Fine Line for she is currently on the road, but also back in her hometown, playing in front of a welcoming crowd of friends and family. She and Keen in fact had been in town for two days and did the only logical thing a musician would do with a day off - laundry.”

Pert Near Sandstone on Tour

11/3 Fri - LaCrosse, WI - Mid West Music Fest
11/8 Wed - Lincoln, NE - Zoo Bar*
11/9 Thu - Ft Collins, CO - 830 North*
11/10 Fri - Boulder, CO - Velvet Elk Lounge*
11/11 Sat - Denver, CO - Ophelia's*
11/24 Fri - Chicago, IL - Park West*
11/30 Thu - Alluvial Brewing - Ames, IA^
12/1 Fri - Mankato, MN - Mankato Brewery^
12/2 Sat - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue^

* w / Henhouse Prowlers
^ w / Them Coulee Boys

Looking ahead to 2024
2/9 - White Pine, MI - 34th Annual Midwest Telefest
6/27-29 - Eau Claire, WI - 10th Blue Ox Music Festival

If your band is coming to the Minneapolis/St Paul area, please email details to [email protected] with a good lead time. Thank you.

vu ([email protected]) ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ twitter.com

Minneapolis: December 1 to December 2

12/01 Ella Vos at 7th St Entry Read More Ella Vos One of the most unique voice today, Ella Vos, is headlining the 7th Street Entry this Saturday in support of her debut album Words I Never Said. As a bonus, she’ll be bringing her friend, London-based …

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

12/01/2023 Friday

Ella Vos
with Blond in Car
at 7th St Entry
first-avenue.com

Breakout pop star Ella Vos (with means “she you”) will be heading out on a Winter tour, starting in Minneapolis on December 1st.

The California classically trained pianist, previously worked for BØRNS, before going solo in 2015. Her debut album came out in 2017, and her last release came out in 2020… so expect new songs on this upcoming tour.

The singer was last seen in town with Broods, in June 2022.

UPDATE: Blond in Car, the musical nom de guerre of Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Robin Schorr, has confirmed a U.S. tour with Ella Vos to celebrate the October album release Altavan. Tour dates:

Dec 1 Minneapolis, MN, US 7th St Entry
Dec 2 Chicago, IL, US Beat Kitchen
Dec 4 Pittsburgh, PA, US Club Café
Dec 5 Washington, DC, US Songbyrd
Dec 6 Brooklyn, NY, US The Sultan Room
Dec 7 Philadelphia, PA, US MilkBoy Philly
Dec 9 Charlotte, NC, US The Evening Muse
Dec 11 Atlanta, GA, US The Masquerade

12/02 The Japanese House with quinine at Fine Line Read More The Japanese House British singer Amber Bain, billed as The Japanese House is touring the U.S.A. (heading to SXSW 2017), in support of her third EP Swim Against The Tide. She is getting great buzz for ....

12/02/2023 Saturday

The Japanese House
with quinnie
at Fine Line
first-avenue.com.com

The Japanese House (aka Amber Bain) is currently on tour to promote her sophomore album In The End It Always Does (Dirty Hit).

The Japanese House (01 May 2019)

We’re big fans of The Japanese House, having seen them before their debut album, and also when their debut came out in May 2019: “Now that her debut album is out, as previously mentioned, Amber Bain suddenly had a lot more songs to play. She still basically played her entire debut album, but throwing in a couple of choice early EP B-sides, including “Sister” - but medley with “Everybody Hates Me”.”

quinnie to open.

Tour dates:

November 1 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
November 2 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
November 4 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
November 6 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
November 7 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
November 8 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
November 10 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
November 11 - San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
November 12 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
November 14 - Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf
November 16 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
November 17 - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory
November 18 - Pomona, CA @ The Glass House
November 20 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
November 21 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
November 23 - Vancouver, BC @ Hollywood Theatre
November 24 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre
November 25 - Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
November 27 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Salt Lake City Union
November 28 - Denver, CO @Summit Music Hall
November 30 - Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall
December 1 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's
December 2 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fineline
December 3 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
December 5 - Detroit, MI @ El Club
December 6 - Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
December 8 - Montréal, QC @ Studio TD
December 9 - South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
December 10 - Boston, MA @ Royale

12/02 Pert Near Sandstone with Them Coulee Boys and Humbird at First Avenue Read More Pert Near Sandstone This was Pert Near’s Ship of Fools Release Party and a party is exactly what it was. This band brought the energy, the fun, and the talent to First Avenue on Friday night… Them Coulee Boys Them Coulee Boys were charged to warm up the crowd filtering into the venue . They are from Eau Claire, WI, Coulee being the name French Trappers called the region when they were trapping in Wisconsin. … Humbird Humbird to open. Tour dates: Oct. 21 - Chattanooga, TN - Barrel House Ballroom Oct. 22 - Birmingham, AL - Saturn Oct. 25 - Atlanta, GA - Terminal West …

12/02/2023 Saturday

Pert Near Sandstone
with Them Coulee Boys and Humbird
at First Avenue
first-avenue.com

Local popular Americana band Pert Near Sandstone is touring in support of their 8th studio album Waiting Days.

Pert Near Sandstone (29 Mar 2013)

We saw the band, a long time ago in Mar 2013 and said, “The show began with a viewing of the music video for the first single Ship of Fools from their upcoming album projected on the big screen. It continued with dancin’, hooting, hollering and foot stompin’! It’s apparent that this band loves playing together and the audience definitely enjoys hearing it because the energy in the main room was electric. There is so much variation in their sound, with a clogger, fiddles, a banjo, a washboard, a standup base, and acoustic guitars; it’s easy to appreciate their talent and to dance along to this bluegrass band’s jams. So next time you have a chance to attend one of their parties, pack your dancing shoes, and be prepared to walk away buzzing from the energy.”

Them Coulee Boys (21 Oct 2023)

Them Coulee Boys to open. We just saw the group in Oct 2023 and noted, “Them Coulee Boys have been playing as a band for ten years now and based on the crowd's reaction, they have built up quite a following. “This is fun,” said Janke after an effusive round of applause from the crowd. “Sign of the Times” was a crowd favorite for it had the makeup of an Irish drinking song with the audience joining in on the refrain.”

Humbird (01 Nov 2023)

UPDATE: Also added to the bill is Humbird, who just played with Mipso on November 1st: “Humbird opened the evening with Siri Undlin on lead vocal and guitar and Pat Keen on upright bass. Undlin said it was a little weird to be playing at the Fine Line for she is currently on the road, but also back in her hometown, playing in front of a welcoming crowd of friends and family. She and Keen in fact had been in town for two days and did the only logical thing a musician would do with a day off - laundry.”

Pert Near Sandstone on Tour

11/3 Fri - LaCrosse, WI - Mid West Music Fest
11/8 Wed - Lincoln, NE - Zoo Bar*
11/9 Thu - Ft Collins, CO - 830 North*
11/10 Fri - Boulder, CO - Velvet Elk Lounge*
11/11 Sat - Denver, CO - Ophelia's*
11/24 Fri - Chicago, IL - Park West*
11/30 Thu - Alluvial Brewing - Ames, IA^
12/1 Fri - Mankato, MN - Mankato Brewery^
12/2 Sat - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue^

* w / Henhouse Prowlers
^ w / Them Coulee Boys

Looking ahead to 2024
2/9 - White Pine, MI - 34th Annual Midwest Telefest
6/27-29 - Eau Claire, WI - 10th Blue Ox Music Festival

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! October 3-5, 2023, Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City / Lawrence, KS)

Dehd

Read More: Pert Near Sandstone This was Pert Near’s Ship of Fools 7” Release Party and a party is exactly what it was. This band brought the energy, the fun, and the talent to First Avenue...

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Rocktober is in full effect, always a big concert month (even bigger than that new Ferris wheel that's not exactly the London Eye) meaning plenty of shows (but still some KC 90-degree heat?!), so here’s a rundown of the upcoming week, to see what’s happening.

Let’s take look at the Kansas City / Lawrence KS metro musical happenings from October 2nd-5th.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 3

Movements w/ Mannequin Pussy, Oct 3, Granada-Lawrence, $25-$30

Southern CA post-hardcore band Movements have a third album, Ruckus! just out on August 18 via Fearless Records. It was produced by longtime collaborator Will Yip, and it features recent singles “Killing Time”, “Lead Pipe,” and “Fail You.” Newest and final single from the record is “Heaven Sent”. The band has been impressing crowds and growing their fan base since 2015, when they signed with Fearless after playing only one live show.

Philly’s Mannequin Pussy recently regained back their master recordings and announced their own imprint, Romantic Records and have begun re-releasing some back catalog. The indie four-piece’s last release was the Perfect EP, from 2021.

Softcult and Heart to Gold are also on the bill, making for a full roster.

Jesse Jo Stark, Rachel Bobbitt, Haleigh Marchisio, Oct 3, recordBar, $22.10

The LA Native is an indie rock singer, actor, fashion designer (+Yungblud’s current squeeze) and more, and returns to touring, in support of latest record, Doomed, released last September. Stark has a flair for a darkness theatric, so expect a stage peppered with gargoyles and a band all dressed in black.

Toronto (via Nova Scotia)’s Rachel Bobbitt is also on the bill (joined on stage with guitarist Justice, drummer Stephen, and bassist Isaac), in support of newest EP, The Half We Still Have, and maybe expect a Cranberries or Sharon van Etten cover during the set.  California’s Haleigh Marchisio is also on the bill, and has new single, “Letter 2 the Past”.

We covered the Minnesota stop of the show just a few days ago, read the recap here.

Daniel O'Donnell, Oct 3, Kauffman Center, $43-$93

The legendary Donegal, IE-based singer, who is one of the most prolific and successful recording artists on the UK charts, is the only artist in the world to score a hit on the UK album charts every year since 1988, an unprecedented and unbroken 35-year span.

O’Donnell’s 17th special, “Daniel O’Donnell from Castlebar, Ireland,” was released in March 2023 and can be seen on Public Television stations nationwide. O’Donnell’s latest album, I Wish You Well, was out last November, entering the UK Album Charts at No. 16.

With that release, O’Donnell has now amassed 48 Top 75 albums, including 42 Top 40 albums, 30 Top 30 and 20 Top 10 albums, with 18 being in the 21^st Century, a feat that has not been achieved by any other recording artist.

Eric Andre (comedy), Oct 3, Midland, $49.50-$69.50

The comedian, actor and creator and host of Adult Swim’s hit series “The Eric Andre Show,” can also currently be seen as an expert panelist on ABC’s “The Prank Panel,” alongside Johnny Knoxville and Gabourey Sidibe, and he recently launched his first podcast “Bombing with Eric Andre” as part of the iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network.

In 2020, his first stand-up special “Legalize Everything” premiered on Netflix and in 2021, he starred in the Netflix comedy Bad Trip, which he produced and co-wrote. Andre also currently voices the demon ‘Luci’ on the Netflix animated series “Disenchantment” and lends his voice to a character in the latest Trolls movie.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4

Dance Speaks: Jekyll and Hyde, Oct 4, 6:30-7:15 p.m., Free

KCB Dancer Chat: Link: Virtual on Facebook LIVE

KC Ballet Dancer Chats, a FREE community engagement and education series, are designed to provide the broader public an opportunity to engage with and learn more about the professional dancers from Kansas City Ballet. This Dancer Chat features three KCB company dancers chatting about their roles in the soon-to-open Jekyll & Hyde and sharing aspects of their life journey and dance experiences.

The Foolers, Oct 4, Kauffman Center, $43-$93

The Foolers brings an evening of illusions by Penn & Teller, who curate the show but will not be in attendance. Celebrating television’s #1 rated magic show, this interactive evening presents the Fool Us alumni who share the distinction of being among the few who have impressed the pair with mystifying mind magic and hilarious comedic routines.

In addition to bringing Vegas-caliber modern magic to cities across the US, master magicians Alex Ramon, Jessica Jane, Matt Donnelly and Vinny Grosso, collectively known as The Foolers pay homage to classic magic. VIP Experience packages available as well.

Pert Near Sandstone, Oct 4, Knuckleheads, $12

We’ve kept tabs on the Minnesota band since a decade ago, when they recorded their debut album, 'Up And Down The River.' Founding member Ryan Young has returned after seven years touring the world playing fiddle with Trampled By Turtles, and the upcoming record is “Waiting Days” out October 20 and prefaced by singles, “All Waves Break” and “I’ve Been Traveling.”

Check out the show, which serves as an early release party, for a healthy preview of some of the new folk/bluegrass songs, just in time to be the soundtrack of a Midwestern Fall season.

Air Supply, Oct 4, Lied Center-Lawrence, $21-31 (student) / $40-$60

Though forming way back in 1975, they’re still not “All Out of Love”, nor “Lost in Love”, but are playing KU/Lawrence, instead of their normal stop at Ameristar in Kansas City. Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock met on the first day of rehearsals for Jesus Christ Superstar in Sydney, becoming instant friends and co-founding the longtime Australian soft-rock band.

Seven top-five singles later and AIR SUPPLY, at that time, had equaled The Beatles’ run of consecutive top-five singles. The albums Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now & Forever and The Greatest Hits sold in excess of 20 million copies. They were the first Western group to tour China and Taiwan, and are celebrating their 48^th anniversary of making music.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 5

Dehd w Sara Grace White, Oct. 5, recordBar. $23

Chicago indie-rock three piece (Emily, Jason, and Eric) returns to the area, in support of fourth album (and first for Fat Possum), Blue Skies, which offers 13 songs/33 minutes of timely hope, with twice the power. Single “Bad Love” is a surge of self-liberation and an anthem about admitting your faults, seeking forgiveness, and finding a way forward. DEHD has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations working for equity, access, and dignity for all.

We caught them live in Lawrence, as openers a couple years ago, and are not surprised they’ve become headliners in their own right.

Arrive early for LA’s Sara Grace White, in support of EP Are You Here This Time which follows her journey through six tracks as she navigates the thin line that dictates reality and debut single, “Touching”. Other tracks are “Here,” “Ribbon,” “Ash,” “Anything,” and “Blood Like Water.”

Warren Zeiders w A Thousand Horses, Oct 5, Uptown, sold out

Out on his Pretty Little Poison Tour (named after his debut Warner Bros. album), like Zach Bryan, Zeiders is the next breed of outlaw country, under the mainstream radar, but selling out almost every venue booked. PA native Zeiders, who first broke through with his 2021 hit “Ride the Lightning,” was actually planning to become a lacrosse player, until a series of concussions and the onslaught of the pandemic, made him reconsider his future.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he began posting acoustic cover songs on TikTok and views began soaring with a growing demand for original material, so in December 2020, Zeiders released his original track “On the Run.” An acoustic covers project and The 717 Tapes EP would follow and a viral-level growing fan base continued. This show is long sold-out and like Bryan, expect much bigger venues in the future.

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! April 26-May 1, 2023 Upcoming concerts/shows (Kansas City / Lawrence, KS)

Read More Mötley Crüe All the original members of glam "hair" metal band Mötley Crüe are back with an all-original studio album, Saints of Los Angeles. The album is out today …

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Late April means Draft Week in KC!

After two Super Bowl wins, the metro gets to host the NFL Draft this Thur/Fri/Sat, which has become a huge media event, and has free nightly concerts after the rounds end. Admission is free but requires the NFL OnePass QR code, because the league wants your marketing info, of course. Still, should be fun. April has quickly come and gone- bring on May!

Let’s take look at the Kansas City/Lawrence KS metro musical happenings from April 26th-May 1st.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 26

Sabrina Carpenter, Midland. $29.50-$59.50

Out on her emails i can't send Tour supporting her fifth full-length album and debut for Island Records, the album represents a music leap for the multi-talented star. In order to get “closer to music,” Sabrina quite literally embraced her roots once again. Listening intently to a myriad of favorites, she dusted off listening to the likes of Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, and Marvin Gaye, emphasizing the inclusion of live instrumentation and stripped-back production.

Since making her debut with Eyes Wide Open in 2015, Carpenter has evolved as a singer, songwriter, and performer on her own terms, amassing over a billion streams, a platinum and two gold singles along the way. Blu DeTiger to open.

Lainey Wilson, KC Live, Free

Wilson is on the road for her first major headlining tour she dubs the Country With a Flare Tour. New album, Bell Bottom Country has been critically acclaimed and swept recent Country award shows. She’s a real-deal rising artist with #1’s "Things a Man Oughta Know" and "Never Say Never," a collaboration with Cole Swindell and single "Heart Like a Truck” is currently everywhere, even on a Ram Truck commercial in heavy rotation. Oh, plus Free show! - arrive early for a good spot.

THURSDAY APRIL 27

Black Flag (performing My War), recordBar, $25

The punk luminaries have taken on many forms over the years, but one thing that has stayed consistent is guitarist (and primary songwriter) Greg Ginn, who’s the sole continuous member of the band. On this tour, pro-skater-turned-punk vocalist Mike Vallely will front the band in a performance of the seminal 1984 album, My War, in its entirety along with classic punk hits.

Fall Out Boy, NFL Draft at Union Station, free w NFL OnePass

The GRAMMY award-nominated, multi-platinum and award-winning rock band will take the stage following the conclusion of Round 1. The band's eighth studio album, So Much (For) Stardust, debuted as the No. 1 rock album when released last month. This June, they come back(!) on their So Much For (Tour) Dust but you can see this sneak peek for free. Jonas Brothers also appearing earlier in the evening with a new single!

Mo Lowda & The Humble w/Illiterate Light, Encore at Uptown,$15-$17

The Philly indie four piece is headlining their album release tour, in support of their self-titled full length, which just released in March. It’s their fourth, so you know they’ve been honing their chops and energetic live show, for some time.

Arrive early for openers Illiterate Light The Virginia duo (singer-guitarist Jeff Gorman and drummer Jake Cochran), has been around since 2015 and is touring in support of their new album Sunburned, out now via Thirty Tigers. We just caught this show last week in Minneapolis – read all about it here!

Pert Near Sandstone w the Way Back Wanderers, Knuckleheads, $18.50

The Minneapolis-based string group released their debut album, 'Up And Down The River” over a decade ago. New release, 'Discovery Of Honey,' finds them once again recording in a basement and reuniting with founding member Ryan Young, who's spent the past seven years playing fiddle with Duluth’s Trampled By Turtles.

Current lineup also includes Nate Sipe and Kevin Kniebel, founding guitarist J Lenz, bassist Justin Bruhn, and clog & fiddle player Matt Cartier. Support comes from Peoria, IL band The Way Down Wanderers, who recently released third full-length, More Like Tomorrow.

IV and the Strange Band, Knuckleheads, $20

"Patience is a virtue." Those words are tattooed across Coleman Williams' right arm, forever reminding the alternative-country singer/songwriter of the benefits of taking one's time as the great-grandson of Hank Williams Sr., grandson of Hank Williams Jr., and only son of Hank 3. Expect a genre-blending mix with Southern attitude and a DIY mentality. The Goddamn Gallows as support.

Rob Schneider (comedy), Folly. $35-$75

The multi-faceted Schneider is out on his I Have Issues Tour.. A stand-up comic and veteran of the award-winning NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a career in films (the Deuce Bigalow franchise), television and continues touring and the three-time Emmy nominated writer is also raising young daughters Miranda and Madeline, with his wife Patricia.

Bruce-O-Rama Starring Bruce Campbell, Uptown Theater, $27.50-$125.00

PART 1: PLAY A GAME!

Hosted by Bruce, LAST FAN STANDING is not your father's trivia contest. As the only interactive game show created exclusively for fans of pop culture, it will test your knowledge about the things that really matter: Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Superheroes, Gaming.

PART 2: WATCH A GROOVY BRUCE MOVIE!

Bruce will introduce a cult favorite he's been in and take questions before the screening. It's a lively half hour of anecdotes, insults and random cash giveaways.

FRIDAY APRIL 28

Kelce Jam feat Machine Gun Kelly, Rick Ross, Loud Luxury, Tech N9ne, Azura Amph, $49.99+

The two-time Super Bowl Champion is curating his very own music festival, to help celebrate NFL Draft Week in Kansas City (even though this is way out in Bonner Springs)

Mostly sold out, it pairs the newsworthy Machine Gun Kelly with rappers Ross and local favorite Tech N9ne for an evening that is very close to sold out, try for tix quick.

MÖTLEY CRÜE, NFL Draft at Union Station, free w NFL OnePass

Known for their iconic live performances and currently on The World Tour playing stadiums around the globe, the world's most notorious rock band, MÖTLEY CRÜE will headline Day 2 following Round 3 on Friday, April 28, before taking their tour to 17 European countries starting next month and returning to the USA for more stadium shows in August.

Latrice Royale, Madrid Theatre, $35-$249

Celebrating 30 years in the biz, Latrice shares how she’s risen from the lowest points in her life to becoming one of the World’s most Beloved Queens. It’s a story of resilience, heart, soul and determination as Latrice spills all the “Tea” through comedy, storytelling and music. Spendy VIP packages available, of course.

Park ICM Orchestra, Parkville, free w/email reserve here

Currently celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the International Center for Music at Park University (Park ICM) started its famed chamber orchestra in 2016. The season will culminate with Kansas City favorite Timothy Hankewich, former resident conductor of the Kansas City Symphony on April 28th.

Maestro Hankewich has selected an all-French program, with music of Honegger, Saint-Saëns, Fauré and Milhaud being featured. The Swiss/French composer Arthur Honegger is perhaps best known by two very different works; his symphonic poem Pacific 231, inspired by his great love of trains, and the so-called symphonic psalm King David, a work that propelled the composer to fame in 1921. His Pastorale d’ete will be heard to start the concert and is an evocation of a calm early morning in the Swiss alps.

SATURDAY APRIL 29

Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, “The Root,” April 29, Kauffman Center,$33.50-$68.50

The root of jazz lies in another Black American art form: the blues. But the relationship that Kansas City jazz has with the blues is unique, maintaining a strong association throughout the past century. From Julia Lee to Charlie Parker to Bobby Watson and beyond, Kansas City jazz musicians have embodied this tradition in a holistic, yet continually contemporary style and will honor its musical roots.

Thundercat, NFL Draft at Union Station, free w NFL OnePass

The Grammy-winning iconic bassist and vocalist previously wowed opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and an outdoor show last summer at GrindersKC, and will now close out the 2023 Draft Concert Series. He will curate a special performance which will pay tribute to the rich music history and the legacy of jazz in Kansas City. His latest single is a collab with Tame Impala.

Damien Jurado, recordBar, $17

New album Sometimes You Hurt The Ones You Hate just came out (via Maraqopa Records) and “Neiman Marcus” is the lead single, a melodic pop song that sounds both fresh and classic.

Ron Pope w/Caleb Hearn and Lydia Luce, Knuckleheads,$20-$2525

After his world tour was canceled in early-2020, Pope passed three hundred afternoons at his living room piano and the resulting music is Inside Voices, due out in early June. Pope circled back to how his solo career began- simple, honest lyrics and melodies..

With special guest Caleb Hearn and Lydia Luce and no, that top ticket price is not wrong-- it basically entitles you to hang out all day with Pope.

The New Pornographers with Wild Pink, The Truman. $30-$60

For the last two decades, the indie supergroup — A.C. Newman, Neko Case, Kathryn Calder, Todd Fancey, Blaine Thurier, John Collins, Joe Seiders and Simi Stone have been delivering infectious hooks, harmonies, and a pile of power-pop riffs every time they take the stage, now embarking on a tour in support of their brand new record In The Morse Code Of Brake Lights. We caught the band at First Avenue almost a decade ago (has it been that long?!) and the lineup changes, depending on who’s available. Openers Wild Pink are an indie rock band from the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, with ILYSM being their fourth full-length album.

Cut Chemist, The Ship,$18-$20

The legendary turntablist (co-founder of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli) will be performing a special vinyl-only set in the main room

SUNDAY APRIL 30

The Birthday Massacre, Encore at Uptown. $25

From the band whose landmark album Walking With Strangers has been called the "Sgt. Pepper of Dark Wave" comes their 12th release and most intimate offering to date. " Fascination" is at once the most fully realized album with the bands signature blend of haunting vocals, electronica and aggressive guitars and their most accessible. We caught them live both last year, and back in 2017 and this is a headlining show, in between support gigs with Lacuna Coil. 

Wage War with Nothing,nowhere. and Spite, The Truman. $25-$70

The metalcore band formed in Ocala, FL in 2010 under the name Empires and consists of lead vocalist Briton Bond, lead guitarist Seth Blake, rhythm guitarist / vocalist Cody Quistad, bassist Chris Gaylord, and drummer Stephen Kluesener. Acoustic album The Stripped Sessions, was released last December. Opener Nothing,Nowhere is a 30yr-old Foxborough, Mass Emo rapper whose new album “VOID ETERNAL” featuring the 'THIRST4VIOLENCE', 'VEN0M' & 'CYAN1DE' is out now.

MONDAY MAY 1

Wilder Woods (NEEDTOBREATHE), Madrid. $31

The Covid lockdown turned into a very productive period for NEEDTOBREATHE singer Bear Rinehart who was fresh off of touring behind the first album for his new solo project, Wilder Woods, when he holed up with his wife and children. The result is a brand-new 2^nd solo album, Fever/Sky, out now on Dualtone Records, but expect some band, as well as solo favorite songs. We’ve seen the band a handful of times, most recently last summer with OneRepublic on a lovely summer night outdoors at Starlight.

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Minneapolis: January 20 to January 25, 2019

Heartbeat for Hunger Read More Trampled by Turtles Trampled By Turtles (aka TBT) had a very special two-day CD release shows for Friday and Saturday at First Ave, in Minneapolis. For the first night, they were supported by The Devil Makes Three ... Pert Near Sandstone This was Pert Near’s Ship of Fools 7” Release Party and a party is exactly what it was. This band brought the energy, the fun, and the talent to First Avenue …

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from January 20 to January 25, 2019.

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

HEARTBEAT FOR HUNGER
feat. Trampled By Turtles, Pert Near Sandstone
Fine Line Music Café
Sun 01/20/2019 (8pm/$60/Sold Out)
finelinemusic.com

The upcoming Heartbeat For Hunger charity event at the Fine Line Music Café, in support of Second Harvest Heartland has sold out, thanks to the popularity of Trampled By Turtles and Pert Near Sandstone.

Additional details:

We're bringing together local music fans and local bands for a concert in support of Second Harvest Heartland’s mission to end hunger.

Join us January 20th to show your support for Second Harvest while rockin' out to headliners Trampled by Turtles with special guests Pert Near Sandstone.

Your entire ticket amount goes directly to Second Harvest because our sponsors and hosts cover all event costs. Every ticket* includes a token for a free beer at Kaposia Club in South St. Paul. VIP tickets also include tokens for a free beer at Fulton Taproom, Brookside Bar & Grill, Bad Weather Brewing, and Brookside Pub.

THIS IS AN AGE 18+ EVENT.

Get your tickets now, and please share to help us spread the word :)

*Beer tokens distributed to ticket buyers 21+ only.

Other shows in the area:

Kongos at Fine Line Dua Saleh at 7th Street Deerskin at 7th Street Jeff Dunham 2018 Tour Nao at Fine Line Read More Kongos South African band Kongos (consisting of four brothers: Johnny, Jesse, Daniel, and Dylan Kongos) are pleased to announce that their upcoming show today …

KONGOS
+ Fitness
Fine Line Music Café
Mon 01/21/2019 (7pm/$20)
finelinemusic.com

South African family band Kongos (all real life brothers) is returning to Minneapolis at the Fine Line on Monday, January 21.

Tour dates:

01/09/2019 Great American Music San Francisco, CA
01/13/2019 Imperial Vancouver, BC
01/17/2019 The Starlite Room Edmonton, AB
01/21/2019 Fine Line Music Cafe Minneapolis, MN
01/23/2019 Lincoln Hall Chicago, IL
01/29/2019 Brighton Music Hall Boston, MA
01/30/2019 Bowery Ballroom New York, NY
01/31/2019 Asbury Lanes Asbury Park, NJ
02/01/2019 Underground Arts Philadelphia, PA
02/02/2019 U Street Music Hall Washington, DC
02/07/2019 Warehouse Live Houston, TX
02/08/2019 Scoot Inn Austin, TX
02/09/2019 Trees Dallas, TX
02/13/2019 Metro Music Hall Salt Lake City, UT
02/15/2019 Teragram Ballroom Los Angeles, CA
02/16/2019 The Crescent Ballroom Phoenix, AZ
02/17/2019 Music Box San Diego, CA

DUA SALEH
+ Kamilla Love, Booboo, R.A.D
7th Street Entry
Tue 01/22/2019 (7:30pm/$10)
first-avenue.com

Local artist Dua Saleh is having his Nur EP release show on Tuesday, January 22nd.

Support will come from Kamilla Love, Booboo, R.A.D, with music between sets from Sophia Eris.

Details:

Dua Saleh - NŪR EP Release Show
with Sophia Eris (Hosted by and DJ Set)
Kamilla Love x Booboo
and R.A.D
*Hosted by Sophia Eris

Tuesday, January 22
7th St. Entry
$10 advance / $12 day of show - 18+

DEERSKIN and BETAFUSE
+ MikeRat, Siklikill
7th Street Entry
Wed 01/23/2019 (7:30pm/$10)
first-avenue.com

Wisconsin’s Deerskin will be stopping by on Wednesday, January 23rd, to play on Betafuse’s five year anniversary show. I think I read that Betafuse will be doing a double set, leaving a little time for MikeRat and Siklikill to open.

Details:

Deerskin
Betafuse (2 sets)
MikeRat
Siklikill

Visuals by WndowWndow
Live Painting by Nicholas Voltaggio (Voltaggio Visual)
@ 7th Street Entry in First Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota
General Admission: $10 Advance / $12 Day of Show
18+ | ID Required

JEFF DUNHAM
Target Center
Thu 01/24/2019 (6pm/$48.50)
targetcenter.com

Ventriloquist and “America’s favorite comedian” Jeff Dunham will be entertaining families at the Target Center on Thursday.

Tour dates:

01/11/2019 Fiserv Forum Milwaukee, WI
01/13/2019 BB&T Arena Highland Heights, KY
01/24/2019 Target Center Minneapolis, MN
04/11/2019 Knoxville Coliseum Knoxville, TN
04/14/2019 Constant Convocation Center Norfolk, VA

NAO
Fine Line Music Cafe
Fri 01/25/2019 (7pm/$20)
finelinemusic.com

English singer Nao (real name Neo!) will be stopping by the Fine Line Music Café on Friday, January 25th, as part of her world tour in anticipation of her album Saturn (due for release on October 26).

Nao talked about the upcoming album and about the album title: “My friends kept telling me about the term ‘Saturn Returns’. It’s this idea that Saturn takes 29 years to orbit from when you’re born and it is the planet of blessings and growth. So by the time you’re around 29, between 27 and 32, something big happens in your life. It’s like waking up and coming of age, like: ‘I’ve been going through my twenties and what have I been doing in this relationship?’ What have I been doing in this job?’ You start to rethink everything - old stuff that your parents taught you or ideas that you believed in. It’s like a complete shedding of skin and it can be painful.”

This upcoming show will be a great way to check the singer out before the album drop.

Tour dates:

12 Jan - Vogue Theatre, Vancouver, BC
13 Jan - Showbox, Seattle, WA
14 Jan - Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
16 Jan - The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
18 Jan - The Novo, Los Angeles, CA
19 Jan - Observatory - North Park, San Diego, CA
20 Jan - The Observatory, Santa Ana, CA
22 Jan - Metro Music Hall, Salt Lake City, UT
23 Jan - Gothic Theatre, Englewood, CO
25 Jan - Fine Line Music Café, Minneapolis, MN
26 Jan - Concord Music Hall, Chicago, IL
27 Jan - Majestic Theater, Detroit, MI
29 Jan - Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON
30 Jan - Corona Theatre, Montréal, QC
01 Feb - Royale, Boston, MA
02 Feb - Terminal 5, New York, NY
04 Feb - Union Transfer, Philadelphia, PA
05 Feb - The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
07 Feb - Masquerade, Atlanta, GA

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Minneapolis: May 19 to May 22, 2017

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

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

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

THE LIQUID ZOO 2017
at Bauhaus Brew Labs
05/19/17-05/21/2017 (Free)
bauhausbrewlabs.com

As part of the Art-A-Whirl event this weekend, Bauhaus Brew Labs has put together its The Liquid Zoo event.

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

Lineup

Friday
Nightlights
Viva Knievel

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

Sunday
DJ Shane Kramer of Transmission Music

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

WHIRLYGIG 2017
at Indeed Brewing Company
05/19/17-05/21/2017 (Free)
indeedbrewing.com

The annual Whirlygig (part of the Art-A-Whirl weekend festival) will be taking place at the Indeed Brewing Company this weekend. The lineup is listed below.

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

Lineup

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

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

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

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Other shows in the area:

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

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

05/20/17 Low Cut Connie (Adam Weiner, James Everhart, Will Donnelly, Larry Scotton, and Lucas Rinz) will be in town in support of their latest Dirty Pictures (Part 1) via Contender Records. The album was recorded on analog tape at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN and is now available for pre-order. Scantron to open. 8pm, $11.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Minneapolis: June 4 - June 6, 2015

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area for June 4 to June 6, 2015.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More Glass Animals The latest UK buzz band, Glass Animals, recently just sold out their show at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis, last night, September 9th. …

GLASS ANIMALS
at First Avenue
Thursday 06/04/15 , 8pm ($20/Sold Out)
Details: first-avenue.com

After a successful sold out show at the Cedar last year, UK's Glass Animals returns to Minneapolis... selling out a much bigger venue - the main room at First Avenue.

Opening up the show will be Gilligan Moss.

Tour dates:

05/24/15 Seattle, WA The Neptune
05/25/15 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theatre
05/26/15 Portland, OR McMenamins Crystal
05/28/15 Boise, ID Knitting Factory
05/29/15 Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge
05/30/15 Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre
05/31/15 Omaha, NE The Waiting Room
06/02/15 Indianapolis, IN Deluxe
06/03/15 Milwaukee, WI Pabst Theater
06/04/15 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
06/07/15 Free Press Summer Fest
06/08/15 New Orleans, LA The Civic Theatre
06/10/15 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel
06/11/15 Bonnaroo
06/12/15 Norfolk, VA NorVa
06/13/15 Richmond, VA The National
06/15/15 Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
06/16/15 Buffalo, NY Asbury Hall At Babeville
06/17/15 NXNE Festival
06/18/15 Saratoga Springs, NY Vapor
06/19/15 Firefly Music Festival
06/20/15 Pawtucket, RI The Met
06/26/15 Down The Rabbit Hole
07/04/15 Blissfields
07/05/15 Metropolis Festival
07/17/15 Dour Festival
07/18/15 Dublin Longitude
07/24/15 St. Louis, MO Old Rock House
07/25/15 96.5 The Buzz Beach Ball
07/27/15 Louisville, KY Headliners Music Hall
07/28/15 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre
07/29/15 Detroit, MI The Majestic Theatre
07/31/15 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza
08/02/15 Osheaga Festival
08/03/15 Rochester, NY Water Street Music Hall
08/07/15 Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival

Read More The Script The Irish rock band The Script had a three column stadium light, which I felt was underused. Instead the attention is always focused on singer Danny O'Donoghue who spent much of their songs in high energy mode …

THE SCRIPT
at The State Theatre
Friday 06/05/15, 7pm ($33.50)
Details: hennepintheatretrust.org

We have a couple of shows taking place on Friday, June 5th.

The first is for multi-platinum Dublin rockers The Script, who we last saw in 2012 at the Orpheum. We had a very good time, especially hard to ignore how energetic and fun singer Danny O'Donoghue was having on stage.

The Irish band is back in town on June 5th to promote their fourth studio album No Sound Without Silence.

US Tour dates:

05/26/15 Boston, MA House Of Blues
05/27/15 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
05/28/15 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
05/30/15 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Beach
05/31/15 Oakland, CA Fox Theater
06/02/15 Los Angeles, CA Wiltern
06/03/15 Tempe, AZ Marquee
06/05/15 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre
06/06/15 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
06/07/15 St. Louis, MO The Pageant

Read More Josh Rouse Josh Rouse is a folky singer/songwriter, his latest album is called El Turista, but the dude's been writing and releasing music since his debut Dressed Up Like Nebraska in 1998. In the decade of writing music …

JOSH ROUSE
at Fine Line Music Cafe
Friday 06/05/15, 8pm ($21.50/18+)
Details: finelinemusic.com

Singer/songwriter Josh Rouse is in town on June 5th in support of his latest The Embers of Time album, available now via Yep Roc Records. When we first mentioned him in 2011, I believe he was still based in Nashville. Currently Rouse lives in Spain.

Walkmen's Walter Martin to open the show. I believe this is the third Walkmen to go solo, previously I've heard Peter Matthew Bauer's debut record Liberation and singer Hamilton Leithauser with his solo Black Hours. Walter Martin's latest We're All Young Together is out now on Family Jukebox.

Tour dates:

05/27/15 Phoenix, AZ The Crescent Ballroom
05/28/15 West Hollywood, CA Troubadour
05/29/15 San Francisco, CA The Chapel
05/30/15 Petaluma, CA McNears Mystic Theatre
06/01/15 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
06/02/15 Seattle, WA Tractor Tavern
06/05/15 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Cafe
06/06/15 Chicago, IL Thalia Hall
06/07/15 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall Ballroom
06/09/15 Ferndale, MI The Magic Bag
06/10/15 Toronto, ON Legendary Horseshoe
06/12/15 Cambridge, MA The Sinclair
06/13/15 New York, NY Le Poisson Rouge
06/14/15 Philadelphia, PA World Cafe Live
06/15/15 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
06/17/15 Saxapahaw, NC Haw River Ballroom
06/18/15 Atlanta, GA Terminal West
06/19/15 Asheville, NC New Mountain Theatre
06/20/15 Nashville, TN 3rd & Lindsley

Read More Matthew Santos This is album is a work of art. True musicianship meets great songwriting and vocals. Its a shame that not more people know of Matthew Santos' work. …

MATTHEW SANTOS
at 7th Street Entry
Friday 06/05/15, 8pm ($10/18+)
Details: first-avenue.com

Two time Grammy nominee soul/folk/indie rock artist Matthew Santos will be stopping by the 7th Street Entry. Santos is on tour in support of his latest record Into the Further, which is coming out June 2nd, 2015.

No opening act listed.

Tour dates:

06/04/15 Marshfield, WI Wildwood Station
06/05/15 Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry
06/11/15 Los Angeles, CA Lyric Theatre
06/12/15 Long Beach, CA The Federal Bar
06/13/15 Napa, CA Oxbow
06/16/15 Sacramento, CA Low Brau

Read More The Lowest Pair Portland/Minneapolis' The Lowest Pair will be releasing their album The Sacred Heart Sessions at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis on April 4th. ...

PICKIN' FOR AUTISM
at Amsterdam Bar and Hall
Saturday 06/06/15, 6:30pm ($12)
Details: amsterdambarandhall.com

Duo The Lowest Pair (featuring Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee) is headlining the Pickin’ For Autism: A Fundraiser for Lionsgate Academy on Saturday, June 6th.

Lineup and details:

The Lowest Pair
The Lowest Pair features the duel banjo picking of Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee. Draped in Kendl’s high lonesome harmonies and Palmer’s Midwest croon, their debut release, 36¢, (Team Love Records) was hailed by many outlets and American Songwriter praised their ”earnest, earthy songcraft.”

Steve Kaul and the Brass Kings
Your favorite Alt Folk Trio is mutating... growing extra limbs, gestalt phenomena and more...Steve Kaul, Brad Ptacek, Mikkel Beckmen, & Jillian Rae. Steve Kaul & The Brass Kings play their old-time instruments in very unexpected ways.

Kind Country
Kind music for kind people. Kind Country is a Minneapolis based band that plays American standards as well as their own brand of Cosmic American music.

Lenz and Frenz
J Lenz, guitar picker from local old time bluegrass band, Pert Near Sandstone, brings his "frenz" along for one big campfire jam! Lenz and Frenz can be any combination of local musicians, covering lots of old favorites from traditional folk/bluegrass, to classic rock, or 90's tunes.

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Minneapolis: February 25 - February 28, 2015

We're closing out the month of February with these Minneapolis/St Paul shows for February 25 to February 28, 2015. See you guys in March!

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More Flyleaf Flyleaf released their fourth album, Between The Stars, on September 16, 2014 and was produced by Don Gilmore (Linkin Park, Three Days Grace, Avril Lavigne). In addition to debuting in #1 ... Adelitas Way Las Vegas rockers, Adelitas Way will hit the road with Shinedown this fall in support of their self-titled debut, which released July 14th on Virgin/EMI Music and debuted at #16 on Billboard's Top ...

SNOCORE
at Pov's 65 (Spring Lake Park)
Wednesday 02/25/15, 7pm ($18)
povs65.com

Winter Blues? Rock them out, at the SnoCore Tour.

Wind-Up Records and TKO are breaking through the cold and sending out bands Flyleaf, Adelitas Way, Framing Hanley, and Fit for Rivals on the road, to fill that winter gap of less rock touring activity during the colder months.  First launched in 1996, the festival has previously featured performers such as Sublime, System of a Down, Incubus, Seether and Shinedown, and the tour returns this year with an all-new package.

Headliner Flyleaf is turning over a new leaf of its own.  Best known for songs from their first two albums, the Texas band now features vocalist Kristen May (formerly of Kansas City band Vedera) and is out in support of its 4^th album, Between the Stars (Loud & Proud Records).

Las Vegas based Adelitas Way is in support of last year’s Stuck (Virgin Records) and recent EP, Deserve This, with a full-length follow up, expected later this year.

Nashville’s Framing Hanley, Jacksonville, FL’s Fit for Rivals, and a rotating roster of additional support acts, make the evening a full night of heat inducing rock.

Tour dates:

02/14 — Buffalo, N.Y. — Rapids Theatre 02/15 — Pittsburgh, Pa. — Altar Bar 02/17 — Louisville, Ky. — Expo Five 02/18 — Columbus, Ohio — A&R Music Bar 02/20 — South Bend, Ind. — Club Fever 02/21 — Flint, Mich. — Machine Shop 02/22 — Joliet, Ill. — Mojoes 02/24 — Libertyville, Ill. — Austin’s

02/25 — Minneapolis, Minn. — POVS 02/27 — Denver, Colo. — Summit Music Hall 02/28 — Grand Junction, Colo. — Mesa Theatre 03/03 — Salt Lake City, Utah — Hanger 18 03/04 — Missoula, Mont. — The Wilma 03/06 — Spokane, Wash. — Knitting Factory 03/07 — Seattle, Wash. — Studio Seven 03/10 — Reno, Nev. — Knitting Factory 03/11 — Sacramento, Calif. — Ace of Spades

Read More The Growlers Of course you have the main course of the Growlers. The Growlers is that organic grass-fed burger that all the free love people can feel good about eating. ... Broncho Indie punk band Broncho is back on tour in support of their upcoming Just Enough Hip To Be Woman album, set for release on September 16th, 2014, via Dine Alone Records. ...

GROWLERS
at 7th Street Entry
Thursday 02/26/15, 8pm ($15)
first-avenue.com

Burger Records' Burgerama 2013 headliner The Growlers will be headlining the 7th Street Entry on February 26th. They are out touring in support of their newest album Chinese Fountain. Although the SXSW dates are left mysterious blank, expect the band to probably show up down in Austin when the time is right.

Broncho set to open the show, a band we saw in 2013 and also in 2014. Last year, Broncho supported punk rock icon Billy Idol, that must have been the highlight of their year.

Tour dates:

02.14.15 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Palladium
02.20.15 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
02.21.15 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
02.22.15 – Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room
02.24.15 – Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
02.25.15 – Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
02.26.15 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
02.27.15 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
02.28.15 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
03.01.15 – Bloomington, IN @ The Bishop
03.03.15 – Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
03.04.15 – Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right
03.05.15 – Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right
03.06.15 – Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right
03.07.15 – Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right

Read More Fuzzy Machete Since we last saw geek-band Fuzzy Machete, they seemed to have lost their singer (singing duties fell back to bassist Krissandra), and now they seemed to have a new drummer ... Mayda I read coming in that Mayda was a very small Korean woman. They weren't wrong. But despite her small frame ...

FUZZY MACHETE
at the Cabooze
Thursday 02/26/15, 8pm ($5)
cabooze.com

Our friends Fuzzy Machete are celebrating their album release party for Number One Fan at the Cabooze this February 26th, 2015.

Closing out the 18+ show will be Tollund Moses, but also on the bill are Lolo's Ghost (featuring James Loney) and Sunday Islands (featuring Mayda).

Here's the additional details and set times from facebook.com.

8:00 Lolo's Ghost
9:00 Sunday Islands
10:00 Fuzzy Machete
11:00 Tollund Moses

It's the official release party for Fuzzy Machete's new full-length album, "Number One Fan"!!! Be the first kid on your block to get your hands on a copy, and hear us perform the songs live on stage as well.

To help us celebrate, we have a couple groups taking the stage with us which are relatively new projects from two very well-established Twin Cities music icons:

Lolo's Ghost is a soulful rock band assembled by James Loney.

Sunday Islands is a new hip-hop/electronica project featuring Mayda Miller

And to close out the night, we've got Minneapolis psychedelic rockers Tollund Moses!

$5 Admission. 18+ Admitted.