This Valentine's Day (14 February 2014)

In addition to the Arctic Monkeys at First Avenue, here are a few bands playing this Valentine's Day (February 14th).

Let's Fly a Kite Yep Roc Records Read More Eleni Mandell In stark contrast, Eleni Mandell took the stage with nothing but a blue dress and her small guitar. The last time I saw Mandell at the Cedar, she had a full band. Do I prefer a full backing band? There are pros and cons. …

ELENI MANDELL
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I've seen Eleni Mandell twice for W♥M and she's always entertaining. I don't know if she has a full backing back on this upcoming tour, but I am going to guess it is just her solo. If that is the case, then expect a very intimate show with her. Mandell is currently on tour for her new album Let's Fly a Kite, out now on Yep Roc Records.

The Ballad Of Willy Robbins Mama Bird

Opening up for her will be Vikesh Kapoor, currently based in rural Pennsylvania. He's currently on tour in support of The Ballad Of Willy Robbins, which came out October 15th, 2013, via Mama Bird Recording Co. The Boston Globe described Kapoor as "chamber-folk arrangements flush with strings and pedal steel".

Catch both Kapoor and Mandell on this Winter's tour; they are stopping by St Paul at the Turf Club this Valentine's Day.

Eleni Mandell and Vikesh Kapoor on Tour:

02/12: Columbia, MO @ Mojo’s
02/13: Kansas City, MO @ Knuckleheads
02/14: St Paul, MN @ Turf Club
02/15: Milwaukee, WI @ Shank Hall
02/16: Chicago, IL @ Schuba's
02/19: Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
02/20: Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
02/21: Eugene, OR @ Sam Bond’s
02/23: Mill Valley, CA @ Sweetwater Music Hall
02/27: San Francisco CA - Noise Pop Festival
02/28: Los Angeles, CA @ McCabe’s Guitar Shop

Apar True Panther Sounds Read More Delorean I was also going to mention that Superhumanoids and Delorean were playing on this Monday (October 14th), but apparently the tour was canceled due to Visa kidnapping problems.…

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Originally Delorean were scheduled to appear in Minneapolis last October 14th, but due to Visa kidnapping* problems, they had to reschedule to play this February 14th, Valentine's Day.

The Barcelona based dance-pop band are touring in support of their new album Apar out now on True Panther Sounds. XLR8R called Apar, "an alternately bright and wistful record that both broadens Delorean's palette and presents its sound with a new, crystalline studio sheen that suits the music nicely."

A Taste Of Silver Republic

Opening up the show is Cardiff's Pete Lawrie Winfield, aka Until The Ribbon Breaks. The Welshman is currently touring in support of his debut EP A Taste Of Silver, out now on Universal/Republic Records. His music is noted as sounding like Primal Scream and Massive Attack, which are not bad bands to be compared to.

Remaining tour dates:

Feb 14 - 7th St Entry - Minneapolis, MN
Feb 15 - The Mill - Iowa City, IA
Feb 17 - Covenant Fine Arts Center - Grand Rapids, MI
Feb 18 - Lincoln Hall - Chicago, IL
Feb 23 - The Sinclair - Cambridge, MA

* the band was kidnapped for 30 hours in Mexico.

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