Saturday Night in Minneapolis (June 29th, 2013)

It's busy busy busy this Saturday, June 29th, in Minneapolis!

Read More Caveman Caveman's first release "Coco Beware" reached my ears in early 2012 and I knew from that point on that they'd not only be a personal favorite of mine, but affect other people similarly…

ROGUE WAVE
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You know, I have often mistaken this California band for Minneapolis' own Rogue Valley. Rogue Wave is basically Zach Rogue (vocals, guitar) with Patrick Spurgeon (drummer) and various band members.

Originally signed to Sup Pop, but currently with the release of Nightingale Floors on June 4th, 2013, is through Vagrant Records.

The band is currently on tour in support of the new record.

06/28/13 Chicago, IL Lincoln Hall
06/29/13 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Cafe
06/30/13 Summerfest
07/12/13 San Francisco, CA The Independent
07/13/13 San Francisco, CA The Independent
07/16/13 Vancouver, BC Biltmore Cabaret
07/17/13 Seattle, WA Neumos
07/18/13 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
07/20/13 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre
07/21/13 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern

The Minneapolis date (Saturday, June 29th) at the Fine Line Music Café will feature Caveman for support.

Read More Portland Cello Project As for Portland Cello Project, as I have previously mentioned, they are cellists who play rock/pop/metal/hip-hop songs in the classical orchestra style. Unlike the previous shows I saw PCP…

PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT
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These guys are pretty fun, Portland Cello Project (PCP), the last few times I saw them, and they like to play heavy metal on cello.

I guess their latest project is working on the "Beck's Song Reader".

Check out one of their songs:



The good news is that PCP is currently on tour with Laura Gibson - who I saw last year and absolutely love her "La Grande" song.

Portland Cello Project, featuring Laura Gibson on tour:

06/28 Chicago, IL - The Hideout
06/29 Minneapolis, MN - The Cedar
07/01 Bozeman, MT - The Filling Station
07/12 DANCE PARTY MADNESS
07/13 DANCE PARTY MADNESS
08/14 Seattle, WA - Two Union Square
08/15 Bellingham, WA - The Wild Buffalo

TWIN CITIES PRIDE FESTIVAL
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The 41st Annual Twin Cities Pride Festival is happening this weekend, Sat & Sun, June 29 & 30, 2013, at Minneapolis' Loring Park.

This year's theme:

Twin Cities PRIDE is pleased to announce the theme for the 2013 PRIDE Festival: "I HAVE PRIDE". In honor of the continued support for equality and inclusiveness in Minnesota for GLBT rights, Twin Cities PRIDE will be concentrating the 2013 festival theme on raising awareness for individuals' dedication to its 6 pillars - Strength, Enthusiasm, Happiness, Growth, Confidence and Power.

Festival admission is free, however an "ID Check and Beer Garden" wristband will set you back $5. If you want to watch the "Pride in Concert Headline Show", tickets are $10(advance) and $20 (door).

2013 Pride Festival Entertainment Lineup

Loring Stage: Main Stage Hosted by Helen Back Saturday 11:45am - Strange Names 12:40pm - Wiping out Thousands 1:40pm - Duck Duck Punch 2:35pm - RJ & The Soul 3:30pm - Wicked Wenches Cabaret 4:25pm - TIGER VS. 5:30pm - Gates Open PRIDE IN CONCERT Hosted by Bradley Traynor Starring L'Assassins The New Standards Neon Hitch Nina Sky Sunday 12:00pm - Southside Desire 12:45pm - June Bug 1:25pm - Matt Iverson 1:50pm - Freedom Jazz! Big Band 2:35pm - Buffalo Moon 3:15pm - Brent 3:35pm - Roxxy Hall Band 4:25pm - Keri Noble 5:15pm - Closing Celebration Rainbow Stage Up Close and Personal Hosted By Martina Marraccino Saturday 12:00pm - Jeremy Neiderer 12:30pm - JACKSEE 1:25pm - McIntyre Stoudt Jazz Duo 2:20pm - Fuzzy Machete 3:15pm - JACKSEE 4:00pm - Yansen Marie 5:00pm - Three Nuns and a Gun

Sunday 12:30pm - Chris Bargmann 1:15pm - Marx and the Yogis 2:15pm - Hounds of Finn 3:20pm - Jeffrey Goodson 4:00pm - Pennyroyal 4:45pm - Drew Klinkert 5:30pm - Parental Advisory Stonewall Stage A Drag Extravaganza! Presented by SCENE Magazine Hosted by Ravonna Belladonna & Evie Blank Saturday 12:00pm - Saint Cloud Drag Troop 1:00pm - Friends of Pride "JACKSEE" 2:00pm - Majestics 3:00pm - Dragged Out 4:00pm - B.J. Armani's Cabaret 5:00pm - Spotlight Performances (Featuring Comedian Kristin Anderson) Sunday 12:30pm - Friends of Pride 1:00pm - St Cloud Drag Troupe 2:00pm - April's Talent Showcase 3:00pm - Elegance Show 4:00pm - Imperial Court of MN 5:00pm - Friends of Pride P2P Stage A Multi Cultural Experience Presented by RARE Productions MCs: RARE Productions, Paradise Valentio DJs

Saturday 11:00am - Opening Ceremony 12:00pm - Sol's Showcase 1:00pm - Bloomer Beatbox 1:30pm - Bad Medicine Review 2:30pm - RARE Review 2:45pm - BE STEADWELL 3:45pm - Mayda Miller 4:30pm - Sotaboyzz Ent. 5:30pm - Soulacious Sunday 11:30am - Opening 12:00pm - Pigpen's Delight 12:30pm - RARE Review 1:00pm - Toni Foxx: LABEL KILLER 2:00pm - Infamous T 2:30pm - UNL Drum Line 2:45pm - BE STEADWELL 3:45pm - Soul Beautiful 5:00pm - The Chalice 5:30pm - What Tyrants 5:45pm - Stage Close TEEN STAGE Hosted by McNally Smith College Saturday 12:00pm - Battle of the Bands 3:30pm - inIrie 4:30pm - City of the Weak 5:30pm - Battle of the Bands Winner 6:00pm - Dance Sunday 12:30pm - Umbrella Bed 2:00pm - Variety Show/Open Mike 4:00pm - Drunk History

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