Minneapolis: June 25 to June 26, 2017

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from June 25 to June 26, 2017.

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KING CRIMSON
at State Theatre
Monday 06/26/17 (6:30pm/$39.50)
hennepintheatretrust.org

London’s progressive rock band King Crimson is making a rare Minneapolis appearance at the State Theatre this Monday, June 26th. This may actually be the band’s first MN appearance in over 10 years, if you don’t count Stick Men (bassist Tony Levin’s project).

King Crimson’s “Radical Action Tour 2017” will feature some new and old faces in the band - starting with three drummers: Pat Mastelotto, Gavin Harrison and Jeremy Stacey, the return of multi-instrumentalist Bill Reiflin (keyboards, guitarist) and original founding member, Robert Fripp. Rounding out the eight piece line up are guitarist and vocalist Jakko Jakszyk, bassist Tony Levin, and saxophonist Mel Collins (an early member of King Crimson).

The venue does not appear to list an opening band... which could mean that the band might play an extended set. That won’t be a problem because the band’s been around since 1969 and produced over 13 albums!

NOTE: This show is a “Phone Free Event.” Absolutely no photography, recording, or filming is to be made.

King Crimson 2017 North American Tour Dates:

06/19 – San Diego, CA @ Humphrey's
06/21 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
06/24 – Denver, CO @ Bellco Theatre
06/26 – Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre
06/28 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theater
06/30 – Rochester, NY @ Rochester Jazz Festival
07/03 – Montreal QC @ Montreal Jazz Festival
07/05 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
07/07 – Quebec, QC @ Centre Videotron
07/09 – Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Theatre
07/10 – Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Theatre

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STRFKR
at Fine Line Music Café
Monday 06/26/17 (7:30pm/$21)
finelinemusic.com

STRFKR (yes, it’s a rude word) will be playing the Fine Line Music Café on June 26 in support of their Vault Series Vol 2 (Polyvinyl Records). The band has got so many shows (64 tracks), that they’ve broken up the release on three volumes. Look for the third and last volume later this year.

Portland-based duo Reptaliens (Bambi and Cole) to open.

Tour Dates:

06/24 - 06/25 - Chicago, IL @ Mamby
06/26 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe
06/28 - Billings, MT @ The Pub Station
06/29 - Missoula, MT @ Top Hat Lounge
06/30 - Jackson, WY @ Pink Garter Theatre
07/01 - Fort Collins, CO @ Aggie Theatre
07/03 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
07/05 - Fayetteville, AR @ George's Majestic
07/06 - Oxford, MS @ The Lyric Oxford
07/07 - Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall
07/08 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
07/09 - Miami, FL @ Gramp’s
07/10 - Orlando, FL @ The Beacham
07/11 - Columbia, SC @ The Music Farm
07/12 - Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
07/13 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
07/14 - Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29
07/15 - Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine
07/16 - Louisville, KY @ Forecastle Festival

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Other shows in the area:

• 06/25/2017 Goatwhore and Vancouver metallers Anciients will play the Triple Rock Social Club on June 25th. Goatwhore’s album Vengeful Ascension will be available on Metal Blade Records on June 23rd. Please note that this event is after 9pm. 9pm, $15.
  
  
• 06/25/2017 There is an earlier all-ages show at the Triple Rock Social Club for Icon For Hire and Assuming We Survive at 5pm at the Triple Rock Social Club (also $15). The last time we heard about Icon for Hire, the alt-rock duo cracked the Billboard 200 chart for their 2016 record You Can't Kill Us. At the time, vocalist Ariel also had a book called Turn Your Pain Into Art, set for release this year. 5pm, $15.
  
  
• 06/25/2017 British Columbia-based artist Teen Daze (aka Jamison Isaak) is co-headlining with Sam O.B. will hit 7th Street Entry this Sunday. Teen Daze’s fifth album Themes For Dying Earth is available now on digital and vinyl, via Flora Records. Sam O.B. (formerly known as Obey City) will be releasing Positive Noise on August 11th, via LuckyMe Records. Dennis also on the bill. 7:30pm, $10.
  
  
• 06/26/2017 Enjoy a night of jazz from comedian, actress (from Orange is the New Black), singer Lea DeLaria will be playing at Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant. With these events, be sure to get there early if you want a nice meal with your show. 6pm, $52.
  
  

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