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Erin Rae at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (23 Oct 2023)

Erin Rae Setlist Playing Old Games Wild Blue Wind Mind/Heart As We Go Along (The Monkees cover) Cosmic Sigh Putting on Airs Panic Clean Slate Before the Flowers Bloom Do Something Good California Belongs to You Lighten Up & Try Bad Mind with She Returns From War on backup vocals Modern Woman -- Encore -- Can’t Cut Loose Crazy Talk Read More Erin Rae The evening began with a generous fifty-minute set from Nashville singer-songwriter Erin Rae, in support of her newest solo full-length, Lighten Up (the title of which, is a not-so-subtle …

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Erin Rae headlined the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, in support of her Lighten Up And Try and Lighten Up & Try: Live & From The Heart albums.

It’s the last night of their long USA tour, and you can tell She Returns From War (aka Hunter Park) will be happy to get a nice long rest.

She’s from Charleston, South Carolina, and she has a very thick southern accent, singing songs like “Ball & Chain” and making jokes about that elusive “g-string”.

Highlight of her set was having Erin Rae on stage to guest backup vocals on “Swamp Witch”, and later Erin’s keyboard player would help play her final song.

In a big bright red dress, Erin Rae came on stage, with her full band, smiling. She is quite happy to be headlining the 7th Street Entry. She mentioned that she’s gone on tour, opening up for so many musicians and artists in the past, but this was her first time as the main attraction.

Erin Rae (27 Jan 2023)

She’s not wrong, the last time we saw her, she was the opener for Angel Olsen… so hopefully those Olsen fans have spilled over to Erin Rae’s side. We previously said, “Her delicate song “Enemy” is actually about friendship and jealously, she played a new song for only the second time live, and Rae worked in a cover from “by my friend and your neighbor, Kevin Morby”, also mentioning she’d be touring with him and back in the area soon (KC show instantly sold out, but Apr 6 Bottleneck tix still remain).”

Most of the songs on her set was taken from Lighten Up and Try, which she’s been on tour for that album for so long that Thirty Tigers has put out a Live recording of the record called Lighten Up & Try: Live and From the Heart.

For “Bad Mind”, She Returns From War would return the favor by coming on stage to do backup vocals.

Rae ended her set with “Modern Woman”, quickly followed by a double song encore of “Can’t Cut Loose” and “Crazy Talk.”

Hopefully, Erin Rae will be back in the area with new music, same time next year.

Lighten Up and Try and Lighten Up & Try: Live and From the Heart are out now.

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Erin Rae at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (24 Oct 2023)

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The Church at Fine Line, Minneapolis (23 Mar 2023)

The Church Setlist Ascendence Destination Metropolis Columbus No Other You Kings Is This Where You Live The Hypnogogue Hotel Womb Antarctica Old Coast Road (acoustic) Albert Ross Fly One Day Comedown C'est la vie Under the Milky Way Grind Tantalized Second Bridge -- Encore -- Reptile You Took Read More The Church Australia’s The Church is back in the city. The last time we saw them at the Cedar in 2015 we noted, “The show was performed as one long set, versus the two separate sets done …

Australia’s rock band The Church stopped by the Fine Line, in Minneapolis, last night, to play tracks from their new album The Hypnogogue (Communicating Vessels).

Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh played a variety of British 60s music videos before the band came on stage. Fans at the show were, of course, on the older scale… who had fun trying to guess the band on the screen (Rolling Stones, Monkees, David Bowie, etc.) The odd-band out seemed to be Chromatics.

When The Church came on stage to an introduction background music, they were greeted with a huge applause. The band proceeded to playing a two plus hour set. This band didn’t need a warm-up band, because they had 18 albums worth of music to choose from.

I first heard of the band on Dave Kendall’s 120 Minutes on MTV. He was a Church fan and played “Ripple”, which had become my favorite Church song. By that time, in 1992, the band was already an “old” band.

So, yes, the band’s been around, with many rotating band members… but the one constant is lead singer and bassist Steve Kilbey. Currently the band features Kilbey, Brisbane’s Ian Haug on lead guitars, Melbourne’s Ashley Naylore on guitars, Birmingham (USA) Jeffrey Cain on keys, and Camden (New South Wales) Nicholas Meredith on drums (who is subbing for regular Church drummer Tim Powles - who had VISA issues).

Kilbey seemed pretty pleased with the new drummer and even joked that when they return back to Australia, that the Church will be a double drums band!

Kilbey also seemed more jaded (but jokingly) since the last time we saw him 2018. It’s fun, the audience loved it.

Since the tour is to promote The Hypnogogue, most of the new songs had introduction from Kilbey, who described it as somewhat of a Sci-Fi story from the future… about a place called The Hypnogogue. Some songs had characters from Hypnogogue, like about a Korean scientists called Sun Kim Jong, who invented a song extraction machine. From what we heard live, the Hypnogogue seems like a weird place that only Kilbey could bring to life.

Of course, as you know most fans were there for the “hits”, meaning “Metropolis” and “Under the Milky Way” were really well received. For Milky Way, Kilbey introduced it, “Ladies and gentlemen, this next song needs no introduction. Should have no f***ing introduction. Should just be played, and that’s that. Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, here is that song, that you want to hear.”

Yes, of course, that is the song everyone wanted to hear. “Under the Milky Way” is the band’s signature song. The song was #24 on the USA Billboard charts and was massive in 1989. It’s a great song, and we were reminded how good it is, when you hear it on the cult film Donnie Darko.

Remaining Tour Dates

Mar 25 St Louis, MO Delmar Hall
Mar 26 Chicago, IL Thalia Hall
Mar 28 Kent, OH Kent Stage
Mar 29 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
Mar 30 New York, NY Gramercy Theater
Mar 31 Boston, MA The Sinclair
Apr 1 Hartford, CT Infinity Hall
Apr 3 Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Lanes
Apr 4 Alexandria, VA Birchmere Music Hall
Apr 5 Norfolk VA The Norva
Apr 6 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle
Apr 8 Pelham, TN The Caverns

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The Church at Fine Line, Minneapolis (23 Mar 2023)

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R.I.P. Michael Nesmith (The Monkees)

Read More The Monkees American actor and musician Peter Tork has died at the age of 77. Tork was best known as keyboardist and bassist of the Beatles-parody made-for-television band The Monkees. …

Shortly after The Monkees’ final tour in November 2021, we find out that Michael Nesmith had passed away.

With Peter Tork passing away in Feb 2019 and Davy Jones in February 2012…. Only Micky Dolenz is alive.

Excerpt from Rolling Stone:

Monkees singer and guitarist Michael Nesmith, a pop visionary who penned many of the group’s most enduring songs before laying the groundwork for country rock with the First National Band in the early Seventies, died Friday from natural causes. He was 78.

“With Infinite Love we announce that Michael Nesmith has passed away this morning in his home, surrounded by family, peacefully and of natural causes,” his family said in a statement. “We ask that you respect our privacy at this time and we thank you for the love and light that all of you have shown him and us.”

To keep track of all the musicians who died this year, head over to Musicians Who Died in 2021.

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We♥KC - November 1-15, 2021 Upcoming Shows (Kansas City / Lawrence / Topeka KS)

2021-11-03 Cory Wong at Madrid Theatre   Read More Cory Wong Guitarist Cory Wong is playing the Fine Line Music Café on February 9th. Wong is bringing Emily C Browning (not to be confused with Australian actress and singer Emily Browning - you can hear the actress sing in God Help The Girl). ...

Read more Kansas City Music Guide.

November means chillier temperatures and the end of daylight savings time, but there are still a number of good shows coming to the area.  As has become usual, a few cancellations and a postponement or two, so check those social channels before heading out and be sure to bring a mask and proof of vaxx along as well. 

Kansas City has one less music venue going forward as The Riot Room (formerly The Hurricane) in Westport decided to close their doors for good after not receiving any pandemic aid relief that most other venues did. 

Here’s what’s happening in the area for the First half of November

(a few recommended shows are highlighted below):

Monday November 1

Crumb, Granada- Lawrence. $25

Doug Stone, Knuckleheads, $25-$40

Tuesday November 2

Theory of a Deadman with 10 Years, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. $15-$20

Wednesday November 3

Cory and the Wongnotes featuring Antwaun Stanley, Madrid. $25

We already liked almost everything we’ve heard from Grammy® Award-nominated songwriter, producer, and guitarist Cory Wong but he’s raised his game with the release of The Paisley Park Session, a new live album recorded and filmed earlier this year at Prince’s legendary Paisley Parkjust outside of Minneapolis. His tour kicks off in Kansas City and the leg ends with a hometown Minneapolis show in snowy February.

“Paisley Park is such a legendary place to record music,” says Wong. “It was Prince’s studio and even home for years. Studio A was his sanctuary. Coming back to Paisley Park and recording my songs was an absolute joy. The band was hot that day and it shows in the recording.”

Coin with Valley, The Truman. $25-$75

Gary Allan, Uptown. $45-$79.

Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet Knuckleheads, CANCELED

Thursday November 4

Jinjer with Suicide Silence, Granada. $25-$133

K.U. Symphony Orchestra with Tiempo Libre, Lied Center. $14-$25

Brett Young w Maddie & Tae and Filmore, Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland. CANCELED

2021-11-05 Remo Drive at Rino   2021-11-07 IDK at recordBar   Read More Remo Drive Bloomington, Minnesota’s own Remo Drive (Brothers Erik and Stephen Paulson) is currently on tour in support of their new album Natural, Everyday Degradation (Epitaph Records). They are ending their national tour at their ...

Friday November 5

Remo Drive w/Boyscott, Another Michael, The Rino- North KC, $13-15.

Indie rockers Remo Drivehave been eager to hit the road again in support of latest album, A Portrait of an Ugly Man(Epitaph Records) which released last year. Self-produced and mixed, the group is led by brothers Erik (vocals, guitar) and Stephen (bass) Paulson, the band hopes to keep the momentum that their 2017 debut began.

Their sound can get un-apologetically loud, but don’t be waylaid by the somber and self-depreciating lyrics, as there’s also a sonic ray of hope to most of their songs. 

Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Uptown, $25-$99

Colorado’s Big Head Todd and the Monsters seem somewhat overdue for new music, but the band (which has been together an amazing thirty-seven years) has always been in their best element when playing live.  We saw them most recently in two completely different type shows- a  blues club themed show in 2016 and then again with a more standard concert in 2018.  Always impressive live, their Midwest and mountain state fans remain strongly loyal. 

The Brian McKnight 4, Lied Center. $19-$50

Leonid & Friends, Ameristar. $20-$120

Pert Near Sandstone, Knuckleheads, $15

Black Dice, Encore. $18

Saturday November 6

Darlene Love, Yardley Hall. $35-$45

Commodores, Ameristar. $57-$160

Dale Watson, Knuckleheads, $20

David Cross, Liberty Hall. $41-$75 CANCELED

Sunday November 7  (daylight savings end, fall back one hour)

I Don't Know How But They Found Me, recordBar, $27.50-$30.

There continues to be somewhat of an element of secrecy surrounding this Salt Lake City duo, but it’s safe to say the secret is outaboutI Don’t Know How They Found Me, with the success of their 2020 album Razzmatazz (on Fearless Records) and single, “Leave Me Alone”. 

The group is comprised of former Panic! At The Disco bassist Dallon Weekes and Falling In Reverse drummer Ryan Seaman and released their newest single, “Mx.Sinister” in June, with their tour continuing into next year.  Don’t sleep on this one, as they’ll likely be playing much bigger rooms, their next time through. 

John Hiatt with Jerry Douglas, Knuckleheads. $55-$69.50

Two longtime musical titans have joined forces for their first collaborative album, Leftover Feelings (on New West Records) and an accompanying tour.  Both started their careers in the 70s- John Hiatt the Americana blues rock troubadour and Jerry Douglas, the master of the dobro  and lap steel and responsible for so much of the Alison Krauss sound. 

Tickets may seem a little steep, but balance that with seeing two legends in a comparatively small venue, and it becomes a good value. 

Winterlude, Kansas City and All That’s Jazz, Yardley Hall, $25

Tauren Wells w/ Riley Clemmons,Andrew Ripp, Sheffield Family Life Center. $14.95-$60

Robbie Fulks, Lied Center. POSTPONED to Feb 6, 2022

Monday November 8

Jackie Venson, Knuckleheads, $10

We enjoyed seeing the Austin, TX soul/R&B/blues singer-songwriter when she opened for Gary Clark, Jr.back in 2017 and have been trying to see her again ever since.  Thankfully, she regularly tours and has made Knuckleheads a regular stop on her itinerary.

Her latest album is Love Transcends featuring singles, “Til this Pain Goes Away” and “Rolling On” and she’s also managed to release another live album, Joy Alive.  Well worth the affordable door charge.  

Emmet Cohen Trio, Lied Center. $19-$35

John Mark McMillan, recordBar. $25

X Ambassadors with Scarypoolparty and Taylor Janzen, The Truman. $25-$50

Tuesday November 9

Chicago, Topeka Performing Arts Center, $46-$454.

Emmet Cohen Trio, Lied Center. $19-$35

Wednesday November 10

The Monkees, Uptown. $45-$79

Silverstein with The Plot in You and Can’t Swim, Granada- Lawrence. $25-$28

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with Magic Beans, The Truman. $25-$30

Thursday November 11

Brothers Osborne w/ Travis Denning, Tenille Townes, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. $29.50-$59.50

Three Dog Night, Topeka Performing Arts Center, $36-100.

2021-11-12 Queensryche at Ameristar   2021-11-14 Nick Lowe at Knuckleheads   2021-11-15 Julien Baker at Granada   Read More Queensrÿche Queensrÿche is touring in support of their album The Verdict (Century Media Records). The record is available in a variety of limited and exclusive editions, including clear, red transparent, petrol green, red smoke vinyl, etc. …

Friday November 12

Queensryche, Ameristar. $35-$55

Initially formed in Seattle over forty years ago, the classic band now led by frontman Todd La Torre continues on the road, in support of 2019’s The Verdict (Century Media Records), with La Torre even playing drums on that album, in the wake of Scott Rockenfield’s departure. 

Queensryche continues to musically look forward, anchored by original members guitarist Michael Wilton and bassist Eddie Jackson, while still revisiting those classic songs of the 80’s and 90s.  (ex-singer Geoff Tate comes to town a mere week later, to complete the full QR experience)

Chuck Prophet, Knuckleheads. $20

“Whose Live Anyway,” Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland. $39.50-$79.50

Arty, Nov. 12, $15-$25

Saturday November 13

Sam Baker Trio, Folly. $15-$50

Alex G (Sandy), Bottleneck Lawrence, $20-$24.

Newsboys, Cable Dahmer Arena. $15-$89.75

Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee, Ameristar. $35-$50

Shooting Star, Topeka Performing Arts Center, $10.40-$25.

Texas Gentlemen, Knuckleheads, CANCELED

Sunday November 14

Nick Lowe w Los Straitjackets, Knuckleheads.  $35-75

Continuing the seemingly strange, but musically brilliant collaboration begun in 2019, the UK pub rock legend Nick Lowe and the instrumental Los Straitjackets are back on the road after collaborating on a 4-song Tokyo Bay EP and documenting their first run, with recent live album, Live at Haw River Ballroom.  Expect some Lucha Libre masks worn on stage, and maybe a few in the crowd as well. 

Abbamania, Uptown. $25-$60

Dan and Shay w The Band Camino, Ingrid Andress, T-Mobile Center. $39.50-$79.50

Scribble Showdown, Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland. $35-$55

Monday November 15

Julien Baker with DEHD and Katie Malco, Granada - Lawrence. $25

Tennessee-raised singer/songwriter/guitarist Julien Baker released her critically acclaimed third full length, Little Oblivions (on Matador Records) in early February and it would top the Alternative Album, Independent Album, Vinyl Sales and Americana/folk charts. A remix album, Little Oblivions Remixed would follow, released this September.

Though Baker’s lyrics are often unabashedly honest and confessional, her on-stage persona began as initially very shy and reserved when we saw her in 2017, but then more confident in 2018 and we also recently previewed her current tour here. Fingers crossed that everyone keeps quiet and pays attention, as Baker’s music deserves it. 

Madison Beer, The Truman. $27.50-$55

Louis C.K., Uptown. $32-$77 (Nov 16, 17 shows canceled)

Cloud Nothings, recordBar. $17-$20

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Record Store Day 2021 Drop 2 - Sat. July 17

Read More Record Store Day The annual Record Store Day is tomorrow (Saturday, April 16th). Here are some events taking place in the Minneapolis area .…

In another positive sign of returning normalcy, Record Store Day returns this Saturday to your favorite neighborhood independent record store, with the final of two “drops” of exclusive and rare releases.

Planned in the midst of the global pandemic, thisbest day of the year for music collectors is to be wisely split into two dates this year, making the most sense fiscally and socially responsible, while also giving production plants a chance to meet customer demands.

In addition to Saturday July 17, June 12 also served as a RSD release day and there are likely some limited releases left over from that day at your favorite indie store.

Titles available are all listed on the official RSD website but availability will vary depending on the store and their ability to receive what they pre-ordered. Additionally, rules and social protocols will likely be taking place, from mask wearing, to limiting quantities, browsing time and in-store capacity, so check with the preferred establishment of your choice.

In Minneapolis/St. Paul, Electric Fetus will be handing out early line numbers and selling out of their back garage, while Down in the Valley features grab bags and giveaways and will be partnering with Broken Clock Brewing for an exclusive lime-tinged beer.

In Kansas City, Josey Records completes their first RSD at their new location (just a block from the old one), Mills Record Co. will be handing out early wish lists to fill out then have their staff shop for you, while Love Garden in Lawrence will randomize the lining up order with a lottery system.

Each year, the event also selects a celebrity Record Store Day Ambassador and this year, it is musician/ comedian/ actor/ writer/ late- night- talk- show- bandleader Fred Armisen (who also releases a new EP as part of the July 17 drop).

“I've been completely lost in records for most of my life”,Armisen said, “They have defined the way I see the world and how I remember different years in the past. As I moved to different cities throughout my life, I never stopped collecting records. That also goes for CDs.”

Though the releases are primarily on vinyl, there are a few on CD, as well as on another “thought-dead” format, the cassette.  With 162 titles coming this Saturday, there are far too many to mention, but here are a few highlights:

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The Monkees Missing Links Volumes 1, 2 and 3 LP each limited to 2000	Aretha Franklin Oh Me Oh My: Aretha Live in Philly 1972 2 x LP limited to 5050	Amy Winehouse Remixes 2xLP limited to 13000	Waterboys How Long Will I Love You (2021 Remix) 12” Vinyl limited to 3000
The Cure Wild Mood Swings 2 x LP Picture Disc limited to 8000	Ramones Live in Sydney, Australia, July 8, 1980 LP limited to 6000	Bob Dylan Jokerman / I And I Remixes 12" Vinyl  limited to 7000	Ultravox Vienna (Steven Wilson Remix) 2xLP limited 2500 / 2xCD limited to 1500
The Clash If Music Could Talk 2 x LP  limited to 3600	Cat Stevens / Yusuf Songs From Harold & Maude LP limited to 8000	Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Déjà vu Alternates LP limited to 10000	Rolling Stones Hot Rocks (50th Anniversary Edition) LP limited to 7200
Karen O & Willie Nelson Under Pressure 7" Vinyl limited to 2500	Allman Brothers Band The Final Note  2 x LP limited to 9000	Pearl Jam Alive Cassette limited to 6300 / LP limited to 18500	Foo Fighters (as The Dee Gees) Hail Satin LP limited to 12000

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When Animals Tour (Minneapolis Edition)

Read More Modest Mouse Modest Mouse The long awaited set by the Sunday headliners, came with a mystery or two attached – The Washington state band had just released their first album in eight years, Strangers to Ourselves (Epic Records) …

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MODEST MOUSE
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We’ve been following Modest Mouse’s rise to the top of the charts since the 90s. When they really hit it big time, they even hired famed-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr to write some of their now-classic songs like “Dashboard” and “Missed the Boat”. That record with Marr, We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank was the first Modest Mouse album to reach #1 in the US Billboard 200 Charts.

We got a few chances to see Modest Mouse live, the last time was in June 2015 and we noted: “…there was a question of being rusty or not, and singer Isaac Brock had revealed that he had somehow sprained his ankle at the hotel the night before. Both mysteries were revealed (no, not rusty, and too tight sheets, apparently) and Modest Mouse played a crowd-pleasing 70 min. set to the faithful that had been waiting these many years to see them again live.”

With concerts slowing coming back to America, Modest Mouse announced their 2021 tour dates, all in support of their new album The Golden Casket (available June 25th via Epic Records).

Modest Mouse 2021 Tour Dates:

07/30 - Madison, WI - The Sylvee 07/31 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theater (Lollapalooza ) 08/01 - Chicago, IL - Grant Park - Lollapalooza 08/03 - Columbus, OH - EXPRESS LIVE! 08/05 - Philadelphia, PA - The Met Philadelphia 08/06 - Boston, MA - Leader Bank Pavilion 08/07 - Cooperstown, NY - Brewery Ommegang 08/09 - New Haven, CT - College Street Music Hall 08/11 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel 08/12 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel 08/13 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel 08/14 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel 08/17 - Washington, DC - The Anthem 08/18 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE 08/20 - Detroit, MI - Meadow Brook Amphitheatre 08/21 - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater 08/22 - Minneapolis, MN - Armory 08/24 - Missoula, MT - KettleHouse Amph 08/27 - Portland, OR - McMenamins - Edgefield 08/28 - Portland, OR - McMenamins - Edgefield 08/29 - Bend, OR - Les Schwab Amphitheater 09/11 - Seattle, WA - Marymoor Park * 09/12 - Seattle, WA - Marymoor Park* 09/16 - San Francisco, CA - The Masonic

09/18 - Las Vegas, NV - Life Is Beautiful Festival 09/19 - Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Federal Theatre 09/20 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre - Tucson 09/22 - San Diego, CA - Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air 09/24 - Pioneertown, CA - Pappy and Harriet's 09/25 - Los Angeles, CA - The Theatre at Ace Hotel 09/27 - Sandy, UT - Sandy City Amphitheater 09/28 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre * 09/30 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom * 10/01-10/03 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits 10/04 - Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheater * 10/05 - Cincinnati, OH - Andrew J Brady ICON * 10/08-10/10 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits 10/11 - Huntsville, AL - Mars Music Hall 10/12 - New Orleans, LA - Fillmore New Orleans 10/14 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live 10/15 - Miami Beach, FL - Fillmore Miami Beach 10/16 - St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live 10/17 - St. Augustine, FL - St. Augustine Amph 10/19 - Richmond, VA - The National 10/21 - Raleigh, NC - Red Hat Amphitheater 10/22 - Asheville, NC - Rabbit Rabbit 10/24 - Atlanta, GA - Shaky Knees Festival * - with Future Islands

Read More The Monkees American actor and musician Peter Tork has died at the age of 77. Tork was best known as keyboardist and bassist of the Beatles-parody made-for-television band The Monkees. …

THE MONKEES
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The two surviving The Monkees band members, Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith, have reunited to go on The Monkees Farewell Tour in 2021. It’s interesting to see Nesmith back on tour, considering that after he inherited his mother’s estate and ultimately retired from the road (he declined to join The Monkees 20th Anniversary Tour)… but considering that Peter Tork died in 2019 and Davy Jones died in 2012 - now is probably the best (and only time) for Nesmith to make amends to Monkees fans.

We’re obviously big fans, everyone around our age watched The Monkees television show. When we saw Dolenz and Tork in May 2017, we were surprised to learn that the actors were actually seasoned musicians and were eager to play their own instruments (but the show and record label hired session musicians instead).

The duo promised “a magical night of music: all the hits, deep cuts & fan favorites”.

The Monkees Farewell Tour

09/10 Spokane, WA First Interstate Center 09/11 Seattle, WA Moore Theatre 09/14 Sacramento, CA The Crest Theatre 09/15 San Jose, CA San Jose Civic 09/17 Riverside, CA Fox Performing Arts Center 09/18 El Cajon, CA The Magnolia 09/19 Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre 09/24 Dallas, TX The Majestic Theatre 09/25 San Antonio, TX The Tobin Center 09/28 The Woodlands, TX Dosey Doe 09/29 The Woodlands, TX Dosey Doe 10/02 Chattanooga, TN Trivoli Theatre 10/06 Birmingham, AL Iron City 10/07 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theatre 10/08 Atlanta, GA Atlanta Symphony Hall 10/10 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live 10/12 Fort Lauderdale, FL Parker Playhouse 10/13 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall 10/16 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre

10/19 Red Bank, NJ Count Basie Center 10/20 Tarrytown, NY Tarrytown Music Hall 10/22 Bethlehem, PA Wind Creek Event Center 10/23 Atlantic City, NJ Ocean Casino Resort 10/24 New York, NY Town Hall 10/26 Burlington, VT Flynn Center 10/28 Huntington, NY The Paramount 10/29 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun 10/30 Medford, MA Chevalier Theatre 11/01 Greensburg, PA The Palace Theatre 11/02 Detroit, MI Masonic Cathedral Theatre 11/03 Northfield, OH MGM Northfield Park 11/05 Rosemont, IL Rosemont Theater 11/06 Milwaukee, WI Riverside Theater 11/07 Minneapolis, MN State Theater 11/09 Saint Charles, MO Family Arena 11/10 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater 11/14 Los Angeles, CA The Greek

Read More Catbath Next up was Catbath, evolving to a four piece (Travis Franklin, Crystal Stockert, Kristin Kosieracki, and Matthew Grave) from their original duo-turned-trio. They’ve only recently added a second guitarist (“Gravey”) to their roster in 2016. …

HORSEGIRL
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Chicago’s Horsegirl (Penelope Lowenstein, Nora Cheng, and Gigi Reece) recently announced their first-ever tour. The noise trio signed with Matador Records and sold out their Ballroom Dance Scene 7” debut.

The Horsegirl Midwest tour will take place at several key cities, including live debut appearances in Madison, Minneapolis, and Milwaukee, plus a hometown show to cap it off.

They’re also appearing at Pitchfork Music Festival, so expect big things from this new band.

Minneapolis fans will be happy to note that another animal-band called Catbath will open.

Horsegirl Tour Dates

July 7 - Madison, WI @ High Noon - 18+
July 8 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry - 18+
July 9 - Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade - all ages
July 10 - Chicago, IL @ Schubas * - all ages
Sept 11 - Chicago, IL @ Pitchfork Music Festival

* w/ Lifeguard

Read More Drive-By Truckers I am proud to have witnessed the rise of the Drive-By Truckers. This band has become a juggernaut. They are not afraid to tell us things that- although we might not want to hear them- are the exact same things we most need to hear. …

BUFFALO NICHOLS
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Milkwaukee’s Buffalo Nichols (aka Carl Nichols) has rescheduled his Midwest tour this Summer. His previous Minneapolis shows (in March, April and May 2020) had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fourth time’s the charm, Buffalo Nichols will be in Minneapolis on July 26th. This might be the best time to catch him at an intimate setting, as the next Minnesota appearance will be with Drive-By Truckers on October 9th (aka “Rocktober”) at the Palace Theatre.

Buffalo Nichols Midwest Tour Dates

7/21 Oxford, MS - Proud Larry's
7/22 St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway
7/23 Evanston, IL - SPACE
7/24 Burlington, WI - Liars' Club
7/26 Minneapolis, MN - 7th St. Entry
7/28 Spring Green, WI - The Shitty Barn
7/30 Chicago, IL - Hideout
7/31 Milwaukee, WI - The Back Room

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R.I.P. Peter Tork (The Monkees) and Fred Foster

Read More The Monkees What people liked about The Monkees was that they weren't going to take themselves too seriously, and you felt like you could hang out with these guys. …

American actor and musician Peter Tork has died at the age of 77. Tork was best known as keyboardist and bassist of the Beatles-parody made-for-television band The Monkees. This is the second Monkees to die (Davy Jones had a heart attack and died in February 2012).

We saw Tork and fellow Monkees, Micky Dolenz, at Wizard World Minneapolis a few years ago, and heard them explain how they wanted to write and play music (as the Monkees), but the show’s producers would not allow it… instead relying on seasoned session musicians. Still, that didn’t stop Tork from writing and playing instruments on some songs.

What we reported in May 2017: One of the thing that came out of the discussion was that the actors were musicians (except for Dolenz, but he would later learn), and begged the studio to let them write and play their own songs. The filming schedule was grueling and that also left little or no time to create original music.”

Also, just quickly, Country Music Hall of Fame member Fred Foster (founder of Monument Records and publishing company Combine Music), just passed away on February 20, 2019. He was 87.

Foster is credited as producer behind all of Roy Orbison’s biggest hits (including “Oh, Pretty Woman”, “Only the Lonely”, and “Crying”). He’s also known for producing some major hits for Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Billy Grammer, Ray Stevens, Kris Kristofferson, the list goes on and on…

For the full death list head over to Musicians who died in 2019.

February (47)

[21 Feb 2019] Peter Tork (American actor, singer, and musician for The Monkees), 77, complications of adenoid cystic carcinoma

[20 Feb 2019] Dominick Argento (American composer), 91

[20 Feb 2019] Fred Foster (American Hall of Fame record producer and songwriter), 87

[20 Feb 2019] Gerard Koerts (Dutch musician for Earth and Fire), 71

[19 Feb 2019] Vicious (American rapper), 51, cancer

[19 Feb 2019] Artie Wayne (American musician, songwriter and record producer), 77

[18 Feb 2019] Diana Chang Chung-wen (Hong Kong actress and singer of Shaw Brothers films), 82

[17 Feb 2019] Ethel Ennis (American jazz musician), 86, stroke

[17 Feb 2019] Šaban Šaulić (Serbian pop-folk singer), 67, traffic collision

[15 Feb 2019] Kofi Burbridge (American rock multi-instrumentalist for Tedeschi Trucks Band, Aquarium Rescue Unit), 57

[14 Feb 2019] Sergei Zakharov (Russian singer), 68

[13 Feb 2019] Carl Petter (Danish singer), 71

[13 Feb 2019] Marisa Solinas (Italian singer and actress for Boccaccio '70, Almost Blue), 79

[13 Feb 2019] Hans Stadlmair (Austrian conductor), 89

[13 Feb 2019] Connie Jones (American jazz trumpeter), 84

[13 Feb 2019] Willy Lambregt (Belgian rock musician for The Scabs), 59, cancer

[13 Feb 2019] Arif Şirin (Turkish singer and composer), 69, throat cancer

[12 Feb 2019] Dadhi Gelan (Ethiopian singer), accidental shooting

[12 Feb 2019] Deise Cipriano (Brazilian singer for Fat Family), 39, liver cancer

[12 Feb 2019] Joe Hardy (American music producer for ZZ Top and engineer for Ardent Studios), 66

[12 Feb 2019] Olli Lindholm (Finnish singer and guitarist for Appendix, Yö), 54

[11 Feb 2019] Harvey Scales (American soul singer and songwriter), 76, kidney failure and pneumonia

[10 Feb 2019] Juanjo Domínguez (Argentine musician), 67

[09 Feb 2019] Guy Webster (American celebrity photographer for The Doors, The Beach Boys), 79, complications from diabetes and liver cancer

[09 Feb 2019] Phil Western (Canadian electronic musician), 47

[09 Feb 2019] Bruce Williams (American Hall of Fame radio host for WCTC), 86

[09 Feb 2019] Cadet (British rap artist), 28, traffic collision

[08 Feb 2019] Sali Sidibé (Malian composer and singer), 59

[07 Feb 2019] Legarda (Colombian reggaeton musician), 29, shot

[07 Feb 2019] Albert Finney (English actor, inspired The Smiths), 82, chest infection

[06 Feb 2019] Kyle Yorlets (American musician for Carverton), 24, shot

[06 Feb 2019] Gerald English (British tenor), 93

[06 Feb 2019] Carlos Fernando Nogueira (Brazilian singer, architect and graphic designer), 60

[05 Feb 2019] George Klein (American disc jockey for WLFP), 83, complications from dementia

[04 Feb 2019] Giampiero Artegiani (Italian singer-songwriter), 63

[04 Feb 2019] Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov (Russian composer), 82

[04 Feb 2019] Zbigniew Penherski (Polish composer), 84

[04 Feb 2019] Kulyush Sakieva (Kazakh singer and actress), 98

[04 Feb 2019] Matti Nykänen (Finnish ski jumper and singer), 55

[04 Feb 2019] Izzy Young (American-Swedish folklorist and author and music personality for musikpersonlighet), 90

[03 Feb 2019] Peter Posa (New Zealand guitarist), 77

[03 Feb 2019] Detsl (Russian hip hop artist), 35, heart attack

[02 Feb 2019] Tim Landers (American rock guitarist and singer for Transit)

[02 Feb 2019] Bill Sims (American blues musician), 69

[01 Feb 2019] Alex Brown (American painter and punk rock musician for Gorilla Biscuits), 52, brain aneurysm

[01 Feb 2019] Ayub Ogada (Kenyan musician), 63

[01 Feb 2019] Spatsz (French musician for KaS Product), 61

The Monkees: Peter Tork and Micky Dolenz at Wizard World Minneapolis (07 May 2017)

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Birds of a Feather VII

Read more Birds of a Feather and When Animals Attack!.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Bird: Who Built the Moon Read More Noel Gallagher Since wrapping up his promotional tour for his 2011 album, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Noel has been pretty quiet. If you missed his tour …

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS
noelgallagher.com

You know we love Oasis, so we’ve been keeping a close eye on the two brothers. While Liam Gallagher just did a successful tour (stopping by Minneapolis in November 2017), his brother Noel Gallagher, will be embarking on a U.S. tour, starting tomorrow in Detroit. What’s really exciting about Noel’s upcoming world tour is that he will bring with him a new 10 piece live band!

As you know, since the Oasis break up, Noel has been releasing music under the Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds name. His latest album Who Built the Moon landed #1 in the UK charts, and the critics are calling the record “best album yet”.

Tour dates:

02/9/18 Detroit, MI, The Cathedral *
02/10/18 Columbus, OH, Express Live!*
02/12/18 Washington, DC, Anthem*
02/13/18 Philadelphia, PA, Merriam Theater*
02/15/18 New York, NY, Radio City Music Hall*
02/17/18 Boston, MA, Opera House*
02/18/18 Montreal, QC, Place des Arts*
02/20/18 Toronto, ON, Sony Centre*
02/23/18 Cleveland, OH, Goodyear Theater*
02/24/18 Chicago, IL, Chicago Theatre*
02/25/18 Indianapolis, IN, Murat Theatre
02/27/18 Nashville, TN, Ryman Auditorium*
02/28/18 Atlanta, GA, The Tabernacle
03/2/18 New Orleans, LA Orpheum Theatre*
03/3/18 Houston, TX, House of Blues
03/5/18 Austin, TX, Moody Theater *
03/6/18 Dallas, TX, Majestic Theater*
03/9/18 Las Vegas, NV, The Chelsea *
03/10/18 Oakland, CA, Fox Theater*
03/12/18 Los Angeles, CA, The Orpheum*
03/13/18 Los Angeles, CA, The Orpheum*

Jade Bird: Lottery Read More Jade Bird The night began with a short opening solo performance from London alt-country singer-songwriter Jade Bird in support of her first EP, Something American … Colter Wall Colter Wall with a hot self-titled debut album on Young Mary’s Record Co. via Thirty Tigers (entering the charts at #2 on “Heatseekers Albums” as well as #6 on ...

JADE BIRD
jade-bird.com

Breakout British artist Jade Bird confirmed that she will be heading to SXSW 2018.

The tour dates come on the heels of the release of Jade’s latest single “Lottery,” which MTV hailed, “Jade Bird gives Joni Mitchell a run for her money on this beautiful new single.”

We caught Jade Bird in November 2017 and wrote, “London alt-country singer-songwriter Jade Bird in support of her first EP, Something American (Glassnote Records) , released in July. Bird has a delightful and somewhat cheeky demeanor, with a vocal twang similar in parts to Jake Bugg (enough so that they should collaborate and call themselves A Bird and a Bugg) and started with the strumming ‘Run and Hide’ and bluesy ‘I’ll Be There’.”

JADE BIRD LIVE
*supporting Colter Wall

March 13-17 - SXSW - Austin, TX
April 7 - Washington, DC - U Street Music Hall*
April 11 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom*
April 14 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground Ballroom*
April 15 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair*
April 20 - Dallas, TX - Club Dada*
April 22 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall *
April 25 - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre*
April 26 - Pioneertown, CA - Pappy and Harriet’s
April 27-29 - Stagecoach Country Music Festival
May 2 - San Francisco, CA - Independent*
May 4 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom*
May 5 - Seattle, WA - Neumos*
June 7-June 10 - Bonnaroo Music Festival
June 14-June17 - Firefly Festival
June 15 - June 17 - Mountain Jam Festival

The Wombats: Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life Read More The Wombats The good news is that with their third album Glitterbug just recently released (April 13, 2015), the band is back in the USA on tour. They are stopping by the Varsity Theater on May 6th. ...

THE WOMBATS
thewombats.co.uk

Liverpools’ The Wombats recently previewed their new single “Black Flamingo”, ahead of their new album Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life… which drops tomorrow, February 9th, via Kobalt Music Recordings.

You can listen to “Black Flamingo” on all the popular streaming websites, including Spotify and Apple Music. Go here: thewombats.lnk.to.

The Wombats upcoming tour dates:
*with Weezer and The Pixies

06/23 Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA *
06/26 New Orleans, LA @ Bold Sphere Music*
06/27 Dallas, TX @ Starplex Pavilion*
06/29 Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell*
06/30 Austin, TX @ Austin360*
07/6 Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music*
07/7 Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino*
07/8 Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Home Mortgager*
07/10 Burgettstown, PA @ KeyBank Pavilion*
07/11 Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Ctr*
07/13 Clarkston, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre*
07/14 Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage*
07/15 Syracuse, NY @ Lakeview Amphitheatre*

Lady Bird: Soundtrack From The Motion Picture Read More Alanis Morissette Incidentally, since Alanis Morissette did a similar cover of My Humps, Coulton loves it and covered Morissette's You Oughta Know. ...

LADY BIRD
ladybird.movie

The feel-good coming-of-age film Lady Bird, starring Saoirse Ronan, is a big sleeper hit. What’s even cooler is the outstanding soundtrack, featuring our favorites The Monkees and Alanis Morissette, among others.

Writer and director Greta Gerwig personal wrote letters to artists she had in mind for the film—including Morissette and Dave Matthews—to expressly ask for their blessing to use their songs in Lady Bird.

Naturally, the film went on to win the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, and Ronan took home the award for Best Actress, Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. The New York Film Critics Circle named Lady Bird 2017's Best Film and Ronan the year's Best Actress, while the National Board of Review placed Lady Bird in the year's Top 10 Films, named Gerwig Best Director, and named Metcalf Best Supporting Actress.

Lady Bird is playing at a theater near you.

Haley Heynderickx: I Need to Start a Garden Read More The Low Anthem Rhode Island's The Low Anthem seem to have won a few hearts and fans (such as NPR and selling out at popular venues in the UK) with their rootsy, folksy sound. ...

MAMA BIRD RECORDING CO.
mamabirdrecordingco.com

Record label Mama Bird Recording Co. is based out of Portland, Oregon, and committed to exceptional songcraft. Founded in 2011, they’ve signed Courtney Marie Andrews, Saintseneca, Barna Howard, Myriam Gendron and Vikesh Kapoor, among others.

One of their new releases will be I Need to Start a Garden by Haley Heynderickx. The record will be coming out March 2, 2018, and Heynderickx will be doing a promotional tour in support of the new album. She’ll be down at SXSW in Austin, Texas, as well as hanging out with The Low Anthem on this 2018 tour.

Tour Dates:

02/09 - New York, NY @ Ad Hoc Presents
03/01 - Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
03/12-18 - Austin, TX @ SxSW
3/21-25 -Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Festival
3/27 – Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar*
3/28 – St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway*
3/29 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Backroom *
3/30 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall*
3/31 – Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club*
4/01 – Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon*
4/03 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Hi-Fi*
4/04 – Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark*
4/05 - Toronto, ON @ Great Hall*
4/06 – Montreal, QC, CAN @ Belmont*
4/07 – Kingston, NY @ BSP Lounge*
08/2-5 - Happy Valley, OR @ Pickathon Music Festival
08/16-19 - Brecon Beacon, Wales @ Green Man Festival

* - with The Low Anthem

Annabel Allum: Beat the Birds

ANNABEL ALLUM
aannabel.com

Guildford-based songwriter Annabel Allum recently showed off her new single “Beat the Birds”, her first release since All That For What EP last year.

Regarding the new song, Allum said, “I wrote Beat the Birds during a heightened temerarious period of my life. Riding on moments and not consequences, feeling and not thinking. The story of youthful, reckless abandon, morning after morning after morning.”

Look for “Beat the Birds” on London indie label Killing Moon Records on 25th January.

Live Dates

3/2 Berlin - Monarch
4/2 Dusseldorf - The Tube
6/2 London - Camden Assembly

Hayley Sabella: Forgive The Birds

HAYLEY SABELLA
hayleysabellamusic.com

New England coast, singer-songwriter Hayley Sabella is releasing Forgive The Birds on April 27…. Thanks to a successful Kickstarter that went over her twelve thousand dollar asking price.

Glide Magazine recently premiered “Turn Around”, calling it “shines with pop-laden Americana.”

The tour starts today (Feb 8th).

Tour dates:

02/8 – Brooklyn, NY – The Owl Music Parlor
02/10 –Honesdale, PA – Basin and Main at lot 21
02/11 – Columbus, OH – Brothers Drake Meadery
02/12 – Bloomington, IN – Bockhouse Bar
02/13 – Columbia, MO – Café Berlin
02/24 – Troy, NY – Superior Merchandise Co.

Birds of Passage: The Death of Our Invention

BIRDS OF PASSAGE
denovali.com

New Zealand’s Birds of Passage (aka Alicia Merz) is back after four years of silence.

The ambient, minimalist, experimental project Birds of Passage will be releasing The Death of Our Invention on March 30th via Denovali Records.

Headphone Commute explains it, “Alicia presents us with an endearing invitation into her fragile world, a captivating journey through the landscapes of her emotional euphoria and agony, a further commitment to musical experimentation… The cold minimalist-drones, distorted field recordings, and sparse instrumentation, illustrate an icy, desolate and dark world. It’s as if we are listening to the sound of winter itself; an audio exposure to the unforgiving elements of winter.”

Kunzite: Birds Don't Fly

KUNZITE
kunzitemusic.com

Producer/multi-instrumentalist Mike Stroud (Ratatat) and Agustin White (White Flight), together is called Kunzite. The duo’s forthcoming debut album is called Birds Don’t Fly, set for release March 2, 2018 via Sol System Records.

Kunzite previewed some singles, including “Vapors”, which Consequence of Sound called “a groovy tune that fuses bits of the future and past.”

Birds Don’t Fly is a global effort, spanning across many continents, with spontaneous recording sessions in Hawaii, New York, California, Iceland, and even India.

Eagle Twin: The Thundering Heard

EAGLE TWIN
eagletwin.com

Salt Lake City-based duo Eagle Twin (guitarist/singer Gentry Densley and drummer Tyler Smith) is excited to be releasing their third album The Thundering Heard (Songs Of Hoof And Horn) on March 30th via Southern Lord.

In the band’s own words, “As the great snake grew giant fractal antlers of snakes and turned in upon itself creating a new world, the mountains rise, and the antlers stab through like trees across the landscape. The record begins with the hoofed and horned animals of our world running from mountains and forests on fire. Eerily harkening to the recent events in California and the massive devastation by fire across the land.”

Pissed Regardless: Feed The Birds

PISSED REGARDLESS
creator-destructor.com

Feed The Birds is the new EP from San Diego’s Pissed Regardless.

Guitarist Sean Walker states, “We are beyond stoked that Feed The Birds is finally out for consumption! We worked hard on this EP and can't wait for it to be heard. This Friday at the Soda Bar in San Diego we are set for the release show and the bill is stacked with some great bands. Stay Pissed!”

EP Streaming At New Noise Magazine; Record Sees Release Friday Through Creator-Destructor

Look for Feed The Birds on vinyl and digital formats through Creator-Destructor this Friday, Feb 9th.

Two Dark Birds: Bow

TWO DARK BIRD
twodarkbirds.com

From the Catskill Mountains of New York, Two Dark Birds is led by Steve Koester (formerly of Punchdrunk).

The group started in 2007, but disappeared somewhen in 2012 … but it looks like the band is back with their third album Bow at the end of 2017. Their new single and music video is for “Who Will Call You Home for the Night?”

Tour dates to be announced. Expect Midwest and Northwest area this Summer.

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Minneapolis: May 03 to May 07, 2017

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from May 03 to May 07, 2017.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More Aimee Mann Seeing The Both at the Fine Line Music Café in Minneapolis was like 70% music and 30% improv comedy. If you are not caught up, The Both is the latest musical project from Aimee Mann and Ted Leo, … Jonathan Coulton Everyone that came to see Jonathan Coulton played were hardcore fans, and we're talking about 600+ nerds who knew all of JoCo's songs by heart .…

AIMEE MANN
at Fitzgerald Theater
Wednesday 05/03/17, 6:30pm ($37.50)
fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org

Aimee Mann (from ‘Till Tuesday) is back in the Twin Cities this Wednesday at the Fitzgerald Theater in St Paul to promote her new album Mental Illness (SuperEgo Records).

She’s brought with her our favorite Jonathan Coulton. We’ve been a fan of Joco since we heard his wonderful cover of Sir Mix A Lot’s ‘Baby Got Back’... which was so good that Glee stole his version (and offered no apologize, credit, or any payments).

We’ve seen Coulton before, and I can say that he has a very large, dedicated fanbase. They love him so much, and they know all of his songs by heart.

Coulton’s new album Solid State came out April 28th.

Tour dates:

5/2 | Madison, WI - Barrymore Theatre
5/3 | St. Paul, MN - Fitzgerald Theater
5/5 | Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater
5/6 | Salt Lake City, UT - State Room
5/8 | Missoula, MT - The Wilma
5/9 | Seattle, WA - Neptune
5/10 | Portland, OR - Revolution Hall
5/12 | San Franciso, CA - The Fillmore
5/13 | Los Angeles, CA - The Theatre
6/19 | SOPAC, South Orange, NJ
6/20 | Landmark, Port Washington , NJ
6/21 | Ramshead On Stage, Annapolis, MD
6/23 | Alexandria, VA, Birchmere
6/24 |Tarrytown Musc Hall, Tarrytown, NY
6/25 | Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
6/26 | Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
6/28 | Martha's Vineyard Perf, Vineyard Haven, MA
6/29 |Columbus Park, Providence, RI
6/30| Prescott Park, Portsmouth, NH
7/1 | Colonial Theatre, Bethlehem, NH

Read More Laura Marling Laura Marling just started her U.S. Summer 2013 tour for her latest album Once I Was An Eagle last night at the sold-out Assembly at the Woman's Club show in Minneapolis. ....

LAURA MARLING
at First Avenue
Friday 05/05/17, 8pm ($25)
first-avenue.com

Laura Marling is back in town! We have love the singer/songwriter since she was 16, and we’ve been following her grow up as an artist all these years. Her sixth studio album Semper Femina came out March 10th.

We’ve seen her numerous times (over 10) and she’s always a delight. The last we saw her, we said, “45 min. with a Joni Mitchell-like set of poetry and folk. Marling remains notoriously shy - not saying much between songs, and probably comforted by the shade covering her face for the first half of her performance.”

Los Angeles four-piece Valley Queen will open the show. The band is led by singer/songwriter Natalie Carol and is said to sound like Fleetwood Mac and My Morning Jacket with vocals from Florence Welch. Their first-ever EP Destroyer came out earlier last month.

Tour dates:

May 2 - Los Angeles, CA @ Mayan Theatre
May 5 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
May 6 - Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
May 7 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
May 9 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
May 10 - Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
May 11- Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater
May 13 - Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre
May 14 - Northampton, MA @ Academy of Music
May 16 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
May 19 - Philadelphia, PA @ TLA
May 20 - Brooklyn NY, @ Brooklyn Steel
May 21 - Washington DC @ 9:30 Club

Read More Lewis Del Mar Lewis Del Mar’s single ‘Loud(y)’ was number one on Hype Machine, #3 on the Spotify Viral 50 chart, and their debut EP peaked at number 7 on Billboard Emerging Artists. … Peter Bradley Adams Peter Bradley Adams' new album, Leavetaking, which was just released on August 5th by Seattle's Sarathan Records, is a lovely album of straightforward singer/songwriter music …

Other shows in the area:

05/03/17 Lewis Del Mar is back in town, headlining the 7th Street Entry this May 3rd. Del Mar was previously in town on October 2016 when he was touring for his self-titled debut record. Show up early to check out Grammy-Award Winner Anna Wise, playing materials from her second EP The Feminine: Act II. The show is sold out. 7:30pm, $15/Sold Out.

05/03/17-05/04/17 Nashville’s Peter Bradley Adams will be stopping by the Warming House in Minneapolis on Wednesday and Thursday. Adam’s new album On A Face Like Mine came out April 21. All listings are sold out. 6pm/8pm, $20/Sold Out.

05/04/17 Meat Puppets will be at the The Cabooze on Thursday. Also Mike Watt and The Jom & Terry Show and Porcupine will be there. 7pm, $17.

05/05/17 Overcoats is back in Minneapolis (again!) on this Cinco de Mayo, at the 7th Street Entry. Yoke Lore to open. 8pm, $10.

05/07/17 Matthew Logan Vasquez will be headlining the 7th Street Entry on Sunday. Opening will be David Ramirez. 7pm, $13.

05/05/17-05/07/17 Don’t forget that we will be covering Wizard World Minneapolis all weekend long! This is the annual pop culture/comic book convention. This year they have Doctor Who and two of the The Monkees. 12pm, $75 (Three Days).

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Wizard World Minneapolis 2017 Programming

Read More Wizard World Minneapolis It is pretty much all-Wizard World all weekend! W♥M will be bringing you extensive coverage of the three-day event - plus the traditional kick-off free event at the Mall of America on Thursday. … The Monkees What people liked about The Monkees was that they weren't going to take themselves too seriously, and you felt like you could hang out with these guys. … Buffy the Vampire Slayer So, today's entry is on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Although they've used good music soundtracks, such as Echobelly, Curve, and Angie Hart (Frente), I'm going to … Star Trek You know I love Star Trek, so it is a sad day when I saw that original Spock actor Leonard Nimoy is dead. Live long and prosper. ....

Wizard World Minneapolis is back in the Twin Cities for the fourth time this year. The event will take place this May 5-7 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. I haven't seen any details about a free kick off event, but that traditionally had been held at the Mall of America on Thursday, May 4th.

This year, Wizard has brought Doctor Who’s current doctor Peter Capaldi and popular side kick Jenna Coleman.

That’s not all, Wizard also reunited three of the cast members from Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Xander (Nicholas Brendon), Spike (James Marsters), and Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter).

Fans of Star Trek series should be ecstatic to see that Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) and ST:TNG’s Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis) will be in attendance.

Of course, who could ignore Two and a Half Men’s winning tiger blooded Charlie Sheen? We’re just as curious as you are.

Music fans may want to check out The Monkees’ Peter Tork and Micky Dolenz. We love the Monkees and still sad that Davy Jones died in 2012.

Comic book-related guests include Guy Gilchrist (The Muppets), Jordan Gibson (Howard the Duck), Phil Ortiz (The Simpsons), Bob Camp (Ren and Stimpy), Rob Schamberger (WWE artist-in-residence), Colleen Doran (A Distant Soil), Tom Cook (He-Man), Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies), Mark Kistler (The Secret City), Danny Fingeroth (Spider-Man), Victor Dandridge (The Samaritan), Jim Mehsling (Into the Void), Clinton Hobart (licensed Disney fine artist), and many others.

Like previous years, we will be providing full coverage of the event.

Read our past coverages:

Wizard World Minneapolis 2014

Wizard World Minneapolis 2015

Wizard World Minneapolis 2016

More guests and complete full programming listing can be found on wizardworld.com. Below are some of the programming... More info at news.weheartmusic.com:

Friday, May 5, 2017

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Creative Stage
Funny Folks: How to Draw Humor Comics! with Ren & Stimpy’s Bob Camp, the Simpsons’ Phil Ortiz & Nancy’s Guy Gilchrist

5:30 PM - 6:15 PM Room 101D
VIPS of Self-Publishing with Victor Dandridge

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Room 101B
Superhero Movies, Past, Present & Future with Dave Schrader

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Creative Stage
Paint the Rob Way with WWE artist Rob Schamberger

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM Room 101D
Marvel v DC: Infinity War with Tony B Kim

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM Room 101H
First They Came For Batman…Then They Came For Chuck Berry And Prince: Comics, Rock & Roll And Censorship with Alex Lubet, Danny Fingeroth and Barbara Schulz

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM Creative Stage
Drawing Disney with Clinton Hobart

7:30 PM - 8:15 PM Room 101B
Name That Pokemon with SuperKayce and RealBreakingNate

8:00 PM - 8:45 PM Creative Stage
Cosplay 101

8:00 PM - 8:45 PM Room 101H
Creatures Of The Night with Dave Schrader

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Entertainment Stage
7days A Capella, a cappella group at the University of Minnesota

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Entertainment Stage
The Minnesota Hot Dishes Presented By Uptown Swing

Saturday, May 6, 2017

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Room 101B
Only Sheep Eat Rotten Tomatoes, A DC Films Discussion

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Auditorium
His Whoniverse: A Conversation With Peter Capaldi And Jenna Coleman, moderated by Tony B Kim (Crazy4comiccon, Hero Within)

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Room 101H
The Art Of Saturday Morning Cartoon Production with animator/director Tom Cook

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Auditorium
Hot Takes with the Hot Shot: A Conversation With Charlie Sheen

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Creative Stage
You Can Learn To Draw In 30 Minutes! with Emmy award winner Mark Kistler

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Room 101B
Cosplaying On A Budget with SuperKayce

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Room 101H
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Guardians Of The Galaxy But Were Afraid To Ask With Guardians’ writer Sam Humphries and Spider-Man’s Danny Fingeroth

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Auditorium
20 Years In The Buffyverse with Charisma Carpenter and Nicholas Brendon, moderated by Victor Dandridge (Vantage Inhouse Productions)

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Creative Stage
Wigs 101 With Wizard World cosplay guest Hannah Eva

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Room 101B
Art as Resistance: Agents Of Shield and The Rest Of The MCU’s fight against Hydra

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Auditorium
Out For A Bite, A Conversation With James Marsters

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Creative Stage
Drawing Disney with Clinton Hobart

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Room 101D
J. Jonah Jameson (Karl Brevik) Returns To Wizard World Minneapolis And He Still Hates Spider-Man

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Room 101B
I’m Not A Sidekick: A Diversity In Pop Culture Discussion

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Room 101H
Anime Trivia with SuperKayce

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Auditorium
John Barrowman’s One Man Show (Rock Horror Picture Show)

4:00 PM - 4:45 Creative Stage
Secrets Of Visual Storytelling: Top Artists Draw Comics With A Distant Soil’s Colleen Doran, Star Trek’s Gordon Purcell, Tangled’s Clinton Hobart and MCAD’s Barbara Schulz

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Room 101B
Doctor Whoniverse Fan Panel by Dave Schrader

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM Room 101H
Intro To Cosplay With Wizard World with Hannah Eva

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Room 101B
Nerd Off with RealBreakingNate

5:30 PM - 6:15 PM Room 101H
The Marvel Saga: The 78-Year History Of The House Of Ideas, From The Beginning To Logan To Guardians Of The Galaxy with Danny Fingeroth

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Entertainment Stage
The Last Gold Leaf (guy girl nerd pop harmonies)

12:00 PM - 1:45 PM Entertainment Stage
Rock It Man Entertainment Dueling Piano Show

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Entertainment Stage
7Days A Capella

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Entertainment Stage
The Minnesota Hot Dishes Presented By Uptown Swing

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Entertainment Stage
Hudson Master Magician

Sunday, May 7, 2017

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Creative Stage
What’s Under Your Skirt? (Or Bodysuit, Or Costume… with Mogchelle

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Room 101B
How To Build A Geek Brand (And Get Paid!) hosted by Tony B Kim.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Creative Stage
Let’s Draw Muppets And Ninja Turtles! With Guy Gilchrist

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Room 101H
U Cre-8 Comics Presents: Character Crafters hosted by Victor Dandridge.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Room 101B
Security Gaps At Hogwarts

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Creative Stage
You Can Learn To Draw In 30 Minutes! with Mark Kistler

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Room 101H
Spotlight On Ren And Stimpy’s Bob Camp with Danny Fingeroth

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Creative Stage
Drawing Disney With Clinton Hobart

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Room 101H
Saturday Morning (Cartoon) Fever And New Comics Day Flu: Animation And Comics Of The ‘70s And ‘80s with Tom Cook and Danny Fingeroth

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Entertainment Stage
Rank And Style Brass Band

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Entertainment Stage
Nick Sharpe Magician

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Entertainment Stage
The Last Gold

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Room 101D
A Conversation with Micky Dolenz & Peter Tork of The Monkees, moderated By Dave Schrader (Darknessradio.Com)

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Entertainment Stage
The Minnesota Hot Dishes Presented By Uptown Swing

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Room 101D
A Conversation with Star Trek The Next Generation’s Marina Sirtis, moderated by Tony B Kim (Crazy4ComicCon)

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Entertainment Stage
7 Days Acapella

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Entertainment Stage
Hudson Master Magician

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Entertainment Stage
Victor Johnson (solo piano and synth interpretations of fun songs)

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Room 101D
A Conversation With Barry Bostwick, moderated by Victor Dandridge (Vanatge Inhouse Productions)

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Kids Stage
The Splatter Sisters

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