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My friend is visiting, so I'm looking for things to do this weekend in Minneapolis. Fortunately, there's a ton of events happening this blistering weekend (and it's FREE!).
First of all, I think we're definitely going to be doing the Irish Fair this year. I know St Patrick's Day was in March, but who cares when it's free in August! The two main attraction seems to be California's Young Dubliners (official/myspace) and Canada's Great Big Sea (official/myspace).
I have music recordings from both band, but GBS in particular, I love their fast-paced version of R.E.M.'s "It's the End of the World As We Know It" (as if the song can get any faster).
GBS is also known for touring non-stop, as much as 300 days in a year on tour, which is absolutely insane if you ask me. But hey, I suppose, it's where the money is at: touring and getting your name out there.
As for the Young Dubliners, they were originally living in Dublin, but eventually met at the Irish Rover in California. They formed the band and at the height of their career in 2008, they were on CBS for St Patrick's Day celebration. They're also known for doing a lot of "traditional" Irish songs, so if you have any Irish compilation - chances are, you've probably heard The Young Dubliners and not know it.
Both Young Dubliners and GBS are playing Friday and Saturday, and if you can't make it out Friday because you have to work, there's always Saturday. Between the two, I think we might do Friday to avoid the crowds. I hope parking isn't a nightmare.
Here is the three day schedule for the Irish Fair 2010, courtesy of irishfair.com:
Also, the 8th Annual Pizza Luce Block Party is this Saturday, August 14th. I've been to a few of these, they only promise a few things: pizza, brats, beer, and music. What more are you asking for ? Be warned: hipsters at every corner and the "block" is kind of small.
This year, we have my favorite Red Pens playing at 7pm and it looks like Brother Ali is the headliner at 9pm. Here's the full schedule from pizzaluce.com:
Noon--John Swardson & Get Gone
1:00--Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps
1:55--City on the Make
2:40--Wild Colonial Bhoys
3:25--Dessa from Doomtree
4:35--Guzzlemug
5:20--Pink Mink
6:10--Proff with Rahzwell
7:05--Red Pens
8:00--Look Book
9:00--Brother Ali
Before I forget: I know this is a music website, but you know I also love comics. So, I wanted to quickly mention that I'm pretty sure I will be bicycling to this event: Minneapolis Indie Xpo at the Soap Factory on Saturday, August 21st. This is the first annual/debut of The Minneapolis Indie Xpo (aka "MIX"), and the price is right (FREE), so I'll be stopping in to check it out. Maybe I will even report back.
Some highlight from they've outlined are:
- John Porcellino, author of the ongoing series "King-Cat"
- Christopher Hastings, author of the popular webcomic "Dr. McNinja"
- Spike, author of the popular webcomic "Templar, Arizona"
- Aaron Renier, author of "Spiral Bound" will debut his young adult graphic novel "The Unsinkable Walker Bean" from First Second Books
- Will Dinski, Minneapolis-based cartoonist will debut his first graphic novel "Fingerprints" from Top Shelf Productions
- Zak Sally, Minneapolis-based cartoonist and MCAD comics instructor will debut "Sammy the Mouse #3" from Fantagraphics
- Publisher Top Shelf Productions
- The Donut Cooperative will sell treats all day
More details on mplsindiexpo.com.
First of all, I think we're definitely going to be doing the Irish Fair this year. I know St Patrick's Day was in March, but who cares when it's free in August! The two main attraction seems to be California's Young Dubliners (official/myspace) and Canada's Great Big Sea (official/myspace).
I have music recordings from both band, but GBS in particular, I love their fast-paced version of R.E.M.'s "It's the End of the World As We Know It" (as if the song can get any faster).
GBS is also known for touring non-stop, as much as 300 days in a year on tour, which is absolutely insane if you ask me. But hey, I suppose, it's where the money is at: touring and getting your name out there.
As for the Young Dubliners, they were originally living in Dublin, but eventually met at the Irish Rover in California. They formed the band and at the height of their career in 2008, they were on CBS for St Patrick's Day celebration. They're also known for doing a lot of "traditional" Irish songs, so if you have any Irish compilation - chances are, you've probably heard The Young Dubliners and not know it.
Both Young Dubliners and GBS are playing Friday and Saturday, and if you can't make it out Friday because you have to work, there's always Saturday. Between the two, I think we might do Friday to avoid the crowds. I hope parking isn't a nightmare.
Here is the three day schedule for the Irish Fair 2010, courtesy of irishfair.com:
| Friday, August 13th 4:00 pm - Hounds of Finn 5:00 pm - Opening and Legacy Grant Ceremonies with Macalester Pipe Band 5:30 pm - Old Triangle 7:00 pm - Young Dubliners 8:30 pm - Great Big Sea Saturday, August 14th 12:00 pm - Sweet Colleens Kid's Show 1:30 pm - Old Triangle 3:00 pm - Lunasa 4:30 pm - Dance Ensemble - Tribute to Brenda Buckley 5:15 pm - Wild Colonial Bhoys 6:45 pm - Young Dubliners 8:30 pm - Great Big Sea |
Sunday, August 15th 9:00 am - Mass celebrated by Archbishop John Nienstedt 10:00 am - Center for Irish Music – Chad 10:30 am - Mass Pipe Celebration 11:00 am - McInnis' Kitchen 12:30 pm - The HiBs 2:00 pm - High Kings 3:30 pm - Bua 5:00 pm - Tommy Sands 6:00 pm - Raffle Ticket Drawing 6:30 pm - Lunasa 7:45 pm - Scattering Set |
This year, we have my favorite Red Pens playing at 7pm and it looks like Brother Ali is the headliner at 9pm. Here's the full schedule from pizzaluce.com:
Noon--John Swardson & Get Gone
1:00--Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps
1:55--City on the Make
2:40--Wild Colonial Bhoys
3:25--Dessa from Doomtree
4:35--Guzzlemug
5:20--Pink Mink
6:10--Proff with Rahzwell
7:05--Red Pens
8:00--Look Book
9:00--Brother Ali
Some highlight from they've outlined are:
- John Porcellino, author of the ongoing series "King-Cat"
- Christopher Hastings, author of the popular webcomic "Dr. McNinja"
- Spike, author of the popular webcomic "Templar, Arizona"
- Aaron Renier, author of "Spiral Bound" will debut his young adult graphic novel "The Unsinkable Walker Bean" from First Second Books
- Will Dinski, Minneapolis-based cartoonist will debut his first graphic novel "Fingerprints" from Top Shelf Productions
- Zak Sally, Minneapolis-based cartoonist and MCAD comics instructor will debut "Sammy the Mouse #3" from Fantagraphics
- Publisher Top Shelf Productions
- The Donut Cooperative will sell treats all day
More details on mplsindiexpo.com.
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