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Minneapolis: December 16 to December 22, 2018

Go Show: Smallpools Read More Smallpools The Great Good Fine OK and Smallpools co-headlining 2018 tour will be stopping by the Varsity Theater in Dinkytown this Thursday. We’ve seen both bands a couple of times, and was pretty excited to see Smallpools ....

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from December 16 to December 22, 2018.

Please note: December 24th is Christmas Eve, and December 25th is Christmas.

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

GO SHOW
feat. Smallpools
+ The Orphan The Poet
Fine Line Music Cafe
Tue 12/18/2018 (7pm/$19.96)
finelinemusic.com

Go 96.3 presents Go Show, featuring Smallpools and The Orphan The Poet.

We first caught Smallpools in July 2013 and said, “The turnout to last night show was incredible, especially for a Wednesday. Fans packed in early (always a good sign when there is a line before the doors open), because there were a lot of cross-over fans who wanted to see Smallpools as well as San Cisco. From my understanding, this was Smallpools' very first national tour, so they were quite excited to play Minneapolis for the first time.”

Tour Dates:

12/18/18 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Café
03/08/19 - Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl ATL
03/09/19 - Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
03/11/19 - Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
03/12/19 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
03/13/19 - Washington, DC @ The 9:30Club
03/14/19 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom

Other shows in the area:

Valley Maker 2018 Tour Singles Going Steady OSP at 7th Street Entry Jayhawks at First Ave Read More Valley Maker Seattle's Valley Maker (singer-songwriter Austin Crane) is stopping by the Icehouse in Minneapolis, in support of his LP When I Was A Child (Brick Lane Records). … The Jayhawks The show was advertised as Gary Louris and Friends. For those that don't know Gary, he is one of the founding members of the Jayhawks. They have a new CD coming in September, which involves the reunion with Mark Olson. …

VALLEY MAKER
+ Savannah Smith, Dreamspook
7th St Entry
Sun 12/16/2018 (7pm/$10)
first-avenue.com

Seattle-based Valley Maker (aka Austin Crane) will be back at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis on Sunday, December 16th, in support of his album Rhododendron (Frenchkiss Records).

Minneapolis’ ukulele lover Savannah Smith and Dreamspook (aka Gabriel Jorgensen) to open.

Tour Dates:

12/10: Cafe du Nord - San Francisco, CA
12/11: Resident - Los Angeles, CA
12/12: Soda Bar - San Diego, CA
12/14: The Hideout - Chicago, IL
12/15: The Back Room - Milwaukee, WI
12/16: 7th Street Entry - Minneapolis, MN

ZIG ZAG WANDERER
+ American Cream, Otto Van, France Camp
7th St Entry
Mon 12/17/2018 (7:30pm/$7)
first-avenue.com

For a good time on Monday, come check out local bands Zig Zag Wanderer, American Cream, Otto Van, and France Camp

Additional details:

Zig Zag Wanderer with France Camp, American Cream Band, and Otto Van in the 7th St Entry

Tickets → bit.ly/2yJL4yp
General Admission: $7
18+ / ID Required

An excellent evening of space rock and psychedelia along with some killer visuals for each performance!!!!!

SINGLES GOING STEADY
feat. Ryan and Pony, Benjamin Cartel, and Saint Small
+ Revenge Wedding, Kris Gruen
Turf Club
Wed 12/19/2018 (7pm/$10)
turfclub.net

The upcoming “Singles Going Steady”, a singles-release party will be featuring Ryan and Pony, Benjamin Cartel (from KaiserCartel), and Saint Small.

Down in the Clown Lounge (underneath the Turf Club), will feature Revenge Wedding and Kris Gruen.

Details:

Singles Going Steady: A Night of Single Releases
at the Turf Club and Clown Lounge
ft. Ryan And Pony, Benjamin Cartel, and Saint Small
w/ The Revenge Wedding and Kris Gruen


Tickets → bit.ly/2JuUYry
General Admission: $10.00 advance / $12.00 day of show
21+ | ID Required

OSP
+ DJ Big Reece, Aul Purpis, Edupoetic, DisputeOne
7th St Entry
Thu 12/20/2018 (7pm/$10)
varsitytheater.com

Veteran of the Minneapolis Hip-Hop culture, Robert “OSP" French is headlining this local show at the 7th Street Entry on Thursday, December 20, with friends DJ Big Reece, Aul Purpis, Edupoetic, and DisputeOne (formerly Extreme).

Details

Syrka Records is proud to present OSP: Authentic, Not Augmented record release event Thursday, December 20th at 7th Street Entry.

Featuring DJ BIG REECE and Special guests EDUPOETIC, DISPUTEONE and Philadelphias’ AUL PURPIS.

Doors: 7pm
Music: 8pm
$10 Advance
$12 Day of Show
18+ | ID Required

THE JAYHAWKS
+ Chastity Brown, Tuomo & Markus
First Avenue
Fri 12/21/2018 (7pm/$35)
Sat 12/22/2018 (7pm/$35)
first-avenue.com

Local favorites The Jayhawks will be doing a double-night holiday hometown show at First Avenue’s mainroom on Friday, December 21 and Saturday, December 22.

Chastity Brown will open December 21, while Thomas Abban will open December 22.

Details:

The Current presents The Jayhawks at First Avenue for two nights of music with Chastity Brown on December 21 and Thomas Abban on December 22.

$35 / 7 PM Doors / 9 PM Show / 18+

The Jayhawks and their rootsy sound were definitely swimming against the tide when they emerged from a crowded Minnesota music scene in 1985. Over the course of two decades, 9 albums, countless memorable live shows and enough personal drama to fill a couple of Behind the Music episodes, this beloved band soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans and peers in the process.

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Minneapolis: November 10 to November 12, 2018

A Perfect Circle 2018 Tour Read More A Perfect Circle Supergroup A Perfect Circle (featuring guitarist Billy Howerdel and Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan) is back in 2017 for a rare tour and promotion of a pending forth studio album ... Badflower Also on the bill is Badflower (not to be confused with Badfinger). The band is described as “one of L.A.’s most buzzed-about rock ‘n’ roll bands.” The band features Josh Katz … Night-Club L.A.'s "sinful synth-pop band" Night Club premiere a racy new video for "Control" via Buzzbands.LA. Night Club is the brainchild of DJ/Producer Mark Brooks, former guitarist Warlock Pinchers and vocalist Emily Kavanaugh. …

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from November 10 to November 12, 2018.

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

A PERFECT CIRCLE
+ Badflower, Night Club
Armory
Sun 11/11/2018 (6pm/$60)
armorymn.com

A Perfect Circle is back in town. This time at the new Armory venue and in support of their new album Eat The Elephant (the band's first new album in fourteen years!).

We caught the band in November 2017 and wrote, “With a sheer curtain between the crowd and the band, A Perfect Circle began their hundred-minute set with 2003’s ‘The Package’, the curtain dropping mid-song as Keenan sang “give this to me!” to a roaring crowd. The set was, and remained mostly in darkness for the show, bassist McJunkins and guitarist Billy Howerdel prowled out front as Keenan, James Iha on rhythm guitar/keys and drummer Friedl were each perched on individual round platforms towards the back of the stage. Keenan stayed mostly in darkness throughout, though his flowing blonde wig was visible as he swayed and moved about in the fog and black.”

Badflower and Night Club (Goth-pop duo featuring flame-haired Emily Kavanaugh) will open.

Note: Tricky will not be appearing at the Minneapolis show.

Tour Dates:

11/01/2018 Bojangles' Coliseum Charlotte, NC
11/02/2018 Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN
11/03/2018 Rupp Arena Lexington, KY
11/06/2018 Hulu Theater New York, NY
11/11/2018 Armory Minneapolis, MN
11/13/2018 U.S. Cellular Center Cedar Rapids, IA
11/17/2018 Honda Center Anaheim, CA
11/18/2018 The Chelsea Las Vegas, NV
11/20/2018 Comerica Theatre Phoenix, AZ
12/02/2018 O2 Academy Glasgow Glasgow
12/03/2018 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
12/05/2018 The SSE Arena, Wembley London
12/07/2018 Lotto Arena Merksem, Belgium
12/13/2018 Alsterdorfer Sporthalle Hamburg, Germany
12/15/2018 TAURON Arena Kraków Krakow, Poland
12/16/2018 Wiener Stadthalle Vienna, Austria
12/18/2018 Mediolanum Forum Assago, Italy
12/19/2018 PalaLottomatica Rome, Italy

Other shows in the area:

The Dodos at 7th Street LowRay at Hook & Ladder Caroline Rose at Turf Club The Orb at Turf Club Broken Arrow at Turf Club Read More The Dodos The first time I heard of The Dodos in 2010, we called them band of the show. I eventually caught them in 2011, when they toured with Bleeding Rainbow … Caroline Rose Opening up the show was Caroline Rose, a self-described Americana band, but I would throw them in the country category as well. They were actually more excited to be playing … And The Kids And The Kids was the group sandwiched between these two amazing groups and they were more than able to hold their own. This female trio had energy and feeling …

THE DODOS
+ Palehound, Juniper Douglas
7th Street Entry
Sat 11/10/2018 (8pm/$17)
first-avenue.com

It’s been a while since we saw The Dodos (in October 2015), no they’ve not gone instinct. The band will headlining the 7th Street Entry on November 10.

Palehound and Juniper Douglas to open.

The Dodos, guitarist Meric Long and percussionist Logan Kroeber, is back with their 7th studio album Certainty Waves, out on Polyvinyl Record Co.

Tour dates:

11/01 - Kingston, NY @ BSP Lounge
11/02 - Somerville, MA @ Thunder Road
11/03 - Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
11/04 - Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz
11/05 - Ottawa, ON @ 27 Club
11/06 - Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
11/07 - Detroit, MI @ Third Man Records
11/08 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Pyramid Scheme
11/09 - Green Bay, WI @ Lyric Room
11/10 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
11/11 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
11/13 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern
11/14 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
11/15 - Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel
11/16 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom

LOWRAY
Hook & Ladder
Sat 11/10/2018 (7:30pm/$10)
thehookmpls.com

Minneapolis-based Americana rock duo LowRay (singer/guitarist Daniel Fowlds and drummer James Irving) is releasing Friends and the Fakers on November 9th. Join them on Saturday, November 10th, at the Hook & Ladder as they celebrate the album release. You can purchase the new record on very limited edition banana yellow opaque vinyl at the show.

Our friends Little Man will be there, so will Porcupine and Ryan and Pony.

Friends and the Fakers Tracklisting:

1. Friends and the Fakers
2. Western Song
3. I'm Sorry
4. 8 Track Tapes
5. Palisade
6. Waiting For You
7. Lonely Tuesday Night
8. Let Me Be
9. Sooner or Later
10. There's A Place

CAROLINE ROSE
+ And the Kids
Turf Club
Sat 11/10/2018 (8pm/$16)
turfclub.net

Americana artist Caroline Rose is playing the Turf Club. She’s continuing touring for her album Loner (New West).

And the Kids will open. We saw them in April 2018 and said, “The Northampton, MA band describes their own sound as “unconscious, accessible, existential, indie, glitter, popsicle, crisis” music and that’s as good a description as any, as evidenced by latest full-length, Friends Share Lovers (Signature Sound Recordings) and more recent single, ‘2003’.”

Tour dates:

11/01 - Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair
11/02 - Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
11/03 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
11/06 - Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
11/07 - Ferndale, MI @ The Loving Touch
11/08 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
11/09 - Iowa City, IA @ The Mill
11/10 - St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club
11/13 - Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar
11/14 - Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe
11/16 - Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
11/17 - Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel

THE ORB
Turf Club
Sun 11/11/2018 (7pm/$25)
turfclub.net

Legendary electronic band The Orb is bringing their “30th Anniversary” tour from the UK to the US this November. From my understanding, they are playing a “Greatest Hits” set.

Tour dates:

Nov 3 Brooklyn, NY Elsewhere
Nov 8 Denver, CO Marquis
Nov 10 Chicago, IL Metro
Nov 11 St Paul, MN Turf Club
Nov 13 Atlanta, GA Terminal West
Nov 15 San Francisco, CA The Independent
Nov 16 Portland, OR Star Theater
Nov 17 Seattle, WA Nectar's
Nov 20 Las Vegas, NV Brooklyn Bowl
Nov 21 Los Angeles, CA Teragram Ballroom

BROKEN ARROW
Turf Club
Mon 11/12/2018 (7pm/$10)
turfclub.net

Hey hey, my my, rock and roll can never die.

Since Lemuria canceled his show, you can head over to the Turf Club on Monday, November 12 to celebrate Neil Young’s Birthday Celebration with Broken Arrow (Neil Young cover band).

Additional details:

Neil Young’s Birthday Celebration
ft. BROKEN ARROW performing the music of Neil Young

NEIL YOUNG TRIBUTE BAND
featuring guitarists Rich Mattson and Jim Gruidl, drummer Glen Mattson, and bassist Dale Kallman.

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Minneapolis: August 1 to August 4, 2017

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

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

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

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

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

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

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

Tour Dates:

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

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

GARY CLARK JR.
at Palace Theatre
Friday 08/04/17 (7pm/$45)
palacestpaul.com

Blues, rock & roll singer and songwriter Gary Clark Jr. is returning to Minnesota at the Palace Theatre this Friday. We last saw him at the Basilica Block Party in 2016.

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

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

Jackie Venson to open.

Tour Dates:

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

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

Other shows in the area:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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