Minneapolis Music Guide: July 27 - August 2, 2014

Here is the weekly guide of some Minneapolis (and St Paul) live concerts and events from July 27 to August 2.

Read More Pigeon John Pigeon John talks like a guy freshly arrived on the scene instead of an artist with a five-album catalog, a string of hits and a passionate following that spans two continents ...

SUNDAY, JULY 27
7TH STREET ENTRY
Pigeon John

Pigeon John's summer tour kicks off tomorrow in St Louis at Gramophone. He'll be stopping by 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis on Sunday, July 27th.

With six albums under his belt, Pigeon John (real name: John Kenneth Dunkin) confessed that he's "still trying to find my voice. That's always been the mission — getting deeper, shedding off the layers — and that’s never really stopped."

His latest release, Encino Man is said to be more rock 'n roll and even pop rock (influenced by "everything from Phil Collins, Depeche Mode, De La Soul, Madonna and the Beasties"), but an underlying in hip-hop, and again, Pigeon John stay true to what he said - that he's reinventing his music.

Tour dates:

July 26: St. Louis, MO @ Gramophone
July 27: Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
July 28: Chicago, IL @ Abbey Pub
July 29: Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar
July 30: Asheville, NC @ One Stop
July 31: Raleigh, NC @ King’s Barcade
Aug 1: Murfreesboro, NC @ Zakk’s Coffeehouse
Aug 2: Birmingham, AL @ Secret Stages Festival
Aug 3: Columbus, OH @ Double Happiness

 

Read More Kate Tucker We've previously written about Kate Tucker a few times. Since they raised enough money to record their new album The Shape The Color The Feel (nine films, eight filmmakers, seven cities) …

MONDAY, JULY 28
THE 400 BAR
Kate Tucker & The Sons Of Sweden

Since the closing of the 400 Bar, we've been waiting in anticipation of their rebirth at the Mall of America. One of the very first show booked at the brand new 400 Bar will be Kate Tucker & The Sons Of Sweden, fresh off their successful Kickstarter to record their latest record The Shape The Color The Feel.

It's good to see the 400 Bar back.

UPDATE: twincities.com notes that the 400 Bar's grand re-opening has been "delayed indefinitely." Two shows booked (Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden and Denny Laine) were moved to Midwest Music Museum, as a result.

Tour Dates:

07/25/14 St. Louis, MO Koken Art Factory
07/26/14 Terre Haute, IN The Verve
07/27/14 Chicago, IL Elbo Room
07/28/14 Minneapolis, MN Midwest Music Museum
07/29/14 Lincoln, NE Vega
07/30/14 Denver, CO Herman's Hideaway
07/31/14 Salt Lake City, UT Club Metro
08/01/14 Boise, ID Neurolux
08/02/14 Spokane, WA The Bartlett
08/04/14 Seattle, WA Tractor Tavern
08/05/14 Portland, OR The Secret Society
08/06/14 Eugene, OR Cozmic Pizza
08/07/14 San Francisco, CA Neck Of The Woods
08/08/14 Los Angeles, CA Three Clubs
08/10/14 Sedona, AZ Oak Creek Brew Co.
08/11/14 Albuquerque, NM Ned's
08/13/14 Oklahoma City, OK The Conservatory
08/14/14 Fort Worth, TX Lola's Sixth
08/15/14 Austin, TX Swan Dive
08/16/14 Houston, TX Jet Lounge
08/19/14 New Orleans, LA Gasa Gasa
08/20/14 Birmingham, AL BottleTree
08/21/14 Atlanta, GA The Music Room
08/22/14 Charlotte, NC Evening Muse

 

Read More Melted Toys After three years of radio silence from San Francisco psychedelic popsters, Melted Toys announce their return with the release of their self-titled debut album this summer! …

TUESDAY, JULY 29
ORGAN HAUS
Melted Toys

San Francisco quartet Melted Toys just released their self-titled debut album last week (July 15) via Underwater Peoples. The new record was mixed by Rusty Santos, (the engineer behind the controls for Animal Collective's Sung Tongs, Panda Bear's Person Pitch and numerous Warp Records releases).

The band has announced a run of Summer tour dates, including shows with Devon Williams, Free Time and Fresh & Onlys. Full tour dates listed below.

They list Minneapolis as one of their stop at Organ Haus. I go to a lot of shows around Minneapolis, but I have absolutely no idea where this venue is. I suspect it is a residency, which unfortunately, for legal reasons, we cannot cover the show... but if you're brave enough, check with their website for the correct address. I don't know it.

If you're looking for something more official, Mimicking Birds is set to play the 7th Street Entry on this date, more details at The Bird and the Mouse.

Tour dates:

07/25 New York, NY - Cake Shop
07/26 Cleveland, OH - Happy Dog
07/28 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
07/29 Minneapolis, MN - Organ Haus
07/30 Lawrence, KS - Replay Lounge
07/31 Denver, CO - Hi Dive
08/02 Boise, ID - The Crux
08/03 Portland, OR - East End

Read More Sharon Van Etten "Hey Minneapolis. There you are! It's been too long, thanks for coming out tonight," Sharon Van Etten commented at the nice turnout for her show at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Wednesday, July 16th. …

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
7TH STREET ENTRY
Tiny Ruins

New Zealand singer-songwriter Tiny Ruins, aka Hollie Fullbrook, is currently touring North America. Her latest album Brightly Painted One is out now on Flying Nun Records.

Later this year, she will join Sharon Van Etten on her fall tour (in October). We recently caught Van Etten, and will be interested in checking out Tiny Ruins (especially because we previously missed her New Zealand's CMJ 2013 Showcase!)

North American tour dates:

07/25 Calgary, AB - Calgary Folk Musical Festival
07/26 Calgary, AB - Calgary Folk Music Festival
07/27 Calgary, AB - Calgary Folk Music Festival
07/29 Winnipeg, MB - The Park Theatre
07/30 Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
07/31 Iowa City, IA - Trumpet Blossom Cafe
08/01 Chicago, IL - Hideout
08/04 Toronto, ON - The Garrison
08/05 Montreal, QB - Casa del Popolo
08/06 Allston, MA - Great Scott
08/07 Washington DC - DC9
08/09 New York, Ny - Mercury Lounge (early show)
08/10 Brooklyn, NY -Baby's All Right
Wed 10/08 Detroit - Loving Touch *
Thu 10/09 Columbus - Wexner *
Mon 10/13 Iowa City - Gabe's Oasis *
Tue 10/14 Champaign - High Dive *
Wed 10/15 St. Louis - Luminary Arts *
Fri 10/17 Dallas - Kessler Theatre *
Sat 10/18 Austin - Mohawk *
Mon 10/20 Atlanta - EARL *
Tue 10/21 Asheville - Grey Eagle *
Thu 10/23 Carrboro - Cat's Cradle *
Fri 10/24 Charlottesville - Jefferson *
Sat 10/25 Baltimore - Ottobar *

* with Sharon Van Etten