Minneapolis: June 29 to June 30, 2016

Read More Sonny Knight & The Lakers You may recall that we covered Sonny Knight & The Lakers at the Red Stag Block Party earlier in August 2014.John described the show as a dancing and religious experience…

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from June 29 to June 30, 2016.

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SONNY KNIGHT & THE LAKERS
at Lions Park
Wednesday, 06/29/16, 6:30pm (FREE)
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Every Wednesday, the city of Lindström in Minnesota (it’s about 45 miles north of Minneapolis), organized these “Harmony in the Park” events in Lions Park. The event is free and open to the public, with emphasis on family and fun.

Next Wednesday, our favorite local soul revival band Sonny Knight & the Lakers will be playing the “Health Fair” show.

Harmony in the Park Schedule

06/29 Health Fair: Sonny Knight & the Lakers
07/06 Water Festival: Bob & the Beachcombers
07/13 River City Cloggers: Rising Joy
07/20 Non-Profit Night: Link Union
07/27 Photo of the Lakes: Monroe Crossing
08/03 National Night Out: Rockin’ Hollywoods
08/10 Faith Community Night: Boiling Point

Read More Morris Day From the current incarnation of Morris Day and the Time as well as rising songstress and Grammy winner Judith Hill, who had her debut album, last year’s Back in Time …

MORRIS DAY & THE TIME
at Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater
Thursday, 06/30/16, 6:30pm ($50)
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The successful “Music in the Zoo” Summer series by Sue McLean & Associates continues next Thursday with legendary singer, musician, actor Morris Day and his band The Time.

With the Purple One’s recent passing, the funk is still fresh in our minds, so this upcoming show might be a nice tribute to Prince.

Mina Moore to open.

Morris Day & the Time’s tour dates:

06/29/16 Milwaukee, WI Henry Maier Festival Park
06/30/16 Apple Valley, MN Minnesota Zoo Amph
07/14/16 Vogue Theatre Indianapolis, IN
07/22/16 Keepin' The Funk Alive
07/23/16 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union
08/05/16 Sterling Heights, MI Freedom Hill Amph
08/06/16 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre
08/11/16 Napa Town & Country Fair
08/12/16 Keepin' The Funk Alive
08/13/16 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
08/25/16 Philadelphia, PA Dell Music Center
08/27/16 Keepin' The Funk Alive
08/28/16 Los Angeles, CA Microsoft Theater
09/16/16 San Diego Bayfest
10/22/16 Sacramento, CA Crest Theatre

Read More Murder Shoes Local guest Murder Shoes (featuring Tess Weinberg, Christopher White, Derek Van Gieson, Elliot Manthey, and Tim Heinlein) opened the show. We previously caught the band …

MURDER SHOES
at Triple Rock Social Club
Thursday, 06/30/16, 8pm ($5)
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If you’ve have nothing going on next Thursday, check out these local bands for the price of an import beer (details below).

We’ve seen Murder Shoes a few times, with their last appearance with Eliot Sumner earlier this month, the local band played a ton of new songs. Expect a similar set.

Details:

A true Mélange of local bands coming to you live and Direct from the Triple Rock, Sponsored by Radio K!!!!

Murder Shoes, that band you've maybe heard before but maybe not? Maybe you Can? ;) ;)

Andrew Jansen (Loud Sun), so much vibez dripping from the speaker when these sweet humans play

Devata Daun, if you haven't gotten this song ‘Animal Instinct’, stuck in your head yet, here you go.

The Controversial New Skinny Pill, The first band You turn to for the soundtrack to a UFO sex-cult party

Kai will be spinning all your favorite songs you didn't know you loved, before, after and in between bands

This Party costs $5 and its 18+

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