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Widowspeak, with Clearance and Madeline Kenney, at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (15 September 2017)

Widowspeak Setlist Perennials Dog In the Pines Girls Stoned When I Tried Narrows The Dream The Swamps Harsh Realm All Yours Fly on the Wall Read More Widowspeak Widowspeak’s new album Expect the Best is out now and they are very proud of the new record... and they are very excited to play these new tracks on this ... Clearance Rapid Rewards Clearance Release Date: September 25, 2015 Label: Unsatisfied Records Copyright: (C) 2015 Unsatisfied Records Total Length: 40:07 ... Madeline Kenney Madeline Kenney to open. Night Night At The First Landing Madeline Kenney (Artist) Label: Company Records ASIN: B073R6SS4C ...

Widowspeak’s Expect the Best tour just came to Minneapolis’ 7th Street Entry last night (September 15th).

Seattle born and Oakland based multi-instrumentalist Madeline Kenney started the show, a little later than advertised. Since starting later, Kenney (with help from a drummer and bassist) only played a shorten set.

Using vocal loops and tricks, Kenney started her set with ‘Don't Forget // There's Room’, and mostly stuck to playing her latest release Night Night At The First Landing (Company Records), with the lone exception of a song from last year’s Signals EP. The two new releases were produced by Toro Y Moi, who also served has one of Kenney’s key creative inspiration.

Trying to gracefully remove her Seattle-style plaid shirt, Kenney only drew more attention to it by announcing she was going to take off her top. Although it’s been a long drive from Oakland (and getting lost in Iowa), the band seemed like they are enjoying their time on the road.

They ended their 30-minute with ‘Uncommon’, ‘Give Up // On Anything’ and ‘Witching Hour’.

Also, it’s worth noting is that Kenney actually isn’t part of the Widowspeak tour, this was just a one-off show for them.

The band that is joining Widowspeak on tour is Chicago’s Clearance… their first night of the 2017 Widowspeak/Clearance tour. They only have a debut LP Rapid Rewards (Tall Pat Records/Unsatisfied Records), but they are working on the difficult sophomore album.

They are self-described as lo-fi/rock, and they sound a bit like Pavement on recording. However, when you see them live, they sound like they were influenced by British psychedelic rock… as evident by their The Soft Boys cover of ‘Queen of Eyes’.

Closing out the show was Brooklyn’s Widowspeak , who is currently on tour in support of their recently released album Expect the Best (Captured Tracks).

Originally, the band formed in 2010 with Molly Hamilton and Michael Stasiak, but after extensive touring for their self-titled debut album, Stasiak left the band before 2012’s album Almanac.

Widowspeak describe its band as a duo between Hamilton and guitarist Robert Earl Thomas, but for their live shows, they’ve also added bassist Willy Muse and drummer James Jano to their lineup.

The last time the band was in town, it was in 2012 (however, we did cover them a few years ago at Georgia Theatre), so the band was really happy to be back in the city. Hamilton said she couldn’t remember the city’s nickname, “Was it The Bigapplelous?” The audience yelled back, “It’s Minni-appleous.” Just for clarification, it’s “Twin Cities” for Minneapolis and St Paul (the other city across the Mississippi river).

With Expect the Best, the duo solidify their dreampop/shoegazing sound that they are known for. Take for example, their third single from the new album ‘The Dream’ (played midset), is almost dreamlike with chilling vocals from Hamilton, drowned by several layers of guitars.

Widowspeak’s remaining tour dates:

09/17 - Des Moines, IA - Des Moines Social Club 09/19 - Denver, CO - Hi Dive 09/20 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge 09/21 - Boise, ID - Neurolux 09/22 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios 09/23 - Seattle, WA - Barboza 09/24 - Vancouver, BC - Biltmore Cabaret 09/26 - San Francisco, CA - Swedish American Hall 09/27 - Visalia, CA - The Cellar Door 09/28 - Los Angeles, CA - Pico Union Project 09/29 - San Diego, CA - Space Bar 09/30 - Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge 10/01 - Santa Fe, NM - Meow Wolf 10/03 - Austin, TX - Sidewinder 10/04 - New Orleans, LA - Gasa Gasa 10/05 - Birmingham, AL - Syndicate Lounge 10/06 - Nashville, TN - The High Watt 10/07 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade 10/08 - Asheville, NC - The Mothlight

10/09 - Durham, NC - Motorco Music Hall 10/10 - Washington, DC - DC9 10/11 - Philadelphia, PA - Boot and Saddle 10/12 - Kingston, NY - BSP Kingston 10/13 - New York, NY - Rough Trade NYC 11/14 - Amsterdam, NL - Sugarfactory 11/15 - Utrecht, NL -Db's 11/17 - Birmingham, UK -Actress & Bishop 11/18 - Glasgow, UK -Nice n Sleazy 11/20 - London, UK - Oslo 11/21 - Brighton, UK -The Hope 11/23 - Rotterdam, NL - Rotown 11/26 - Berlin, DE -Volksbühne 11/27 - Hamburg, DE - Hafenklang 11/28 - Copenhagen, DK - Vega 11/29 - Stockholm, SWE -Obaren 11/30 - Oslo, NO - Revolver 12/01 - Gothenburg, SWE -Oceanen 12/02 - Lund, SWE -Mejeriet

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Widowspeak at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (15 September 2017)

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Minneapolis: September 15 to September 17, 2017

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from September 15 to September 17, 2017.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More Spoon Daniel’s voice and guitar work moved from elegance to fierceness almost on a coin-flip, and the songs on Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga received the most enthusiastic response. .... Twin Peaks This is the Chicago Twin Peaks band... I wonder if they will get sued once Showtime start their David Lynch and Mark Frost's Twin Peaks production in 2016? ...

SPOON
at Palace Theatre
Friday 09/15/2017 (7:30pm/$35/Sold Out)
Saturday 09/16/2017 (7:30pm/$35/Sold Out)
palacestpaul.com

Fans are Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga about Spoon coming back to town... The popular band sold out a double night at the Palace Theatre this upcoming week: September 15-16. Spoon's Hot Thoughts album came out in March on Matador Records.

Also worth noting is that Merge Records will be re-releasing a remastered Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga as a special double vinyl and album (with bonus CD & EP). The reissue will be in stores on October 20th... and if you get it from the Merge store, it comes bundled with a T-Shirt.

Chicago’s Twin Peaks (nothing to do with David Lynch weird television show) will open.

Spoon on tour:

Sep 10 Peoria, IL — Limelight
Sep 11 Omaha, NE — Sokol Auditorium %
Sep 13 Milwaukee, WI — Pabst Theatre %
Sep 14 Madison, WI — Orpheum Theatre
Sep 15 Saint Paul, MN — Palace Theater %
Sep 16 Saint Paul, MN — Palace Theater %
Sep 30 Berkeley, CA — Greek Theatre &
Oct 01 San Diego, CA — San Diego Open Air &
Oct 03 Phoenix, AZ — Comerica &
Oct 05 Morrison, CO — Red Rocks &
Oct 06 Austin, TX — ACL Festival
Oct 10 San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theater +
Oct 11 Tulsa, OK — Cain's Ballroom +
Oct 12 Dallas, TX — House of Blues +
Oct 13 Austin, TX — ACL Festival
Oct 15 Houston, TX — House of Blues +
Oct 17 New Orleans, LA — House of Blues +
Oct 20 Columbia, SC — Music Farm +
Oct 21 Jacksonville, FL — Mavericks +
Oct 22 Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore

^ w/ White Reaper
% w/ Twin Peaks
& w/ The Shins
+ w/ Mondo Cozmo

Read More Widowspeak Widowspeak is touring in support of their fourth studio album, All Yours, which is set for release on September 4th, 2015. ...

WIDOWSPEAK
at 7th Street Entry
Friday 09/15/2017 (8pm/$12)
first-avenue.com

The first time I was meant to see Widowspeak, it was supposed to be in June 2012... but their van broke down driving from Chicago to Minneapolis. I eventually caught the Brooklyn band as headliner at the 7th Street in October of that year.

Widowspeak’s new album Expect the Best is out now and they are very proud of the new record... and they are very excited to play these new tracks on this 2017 tour (which starts tomorrow!)

Clearance and Madeline Kenney to open.

09/08 Boston, MA @ Great Scott
09/09 Burlington, VT @ ArtsRiot
09/11 Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
09/12 Detroit, MI @ El Club
09/13 Chicago, IL @ The Empty Bottle
09/15 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry
09/17 Des Moines, IA @ Des Moines Social Club
09/19 Denver, CO @ Hi Dive
09/20 Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
09/21 Boise, ID @ Neurolux
09/22 Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
09/23 Seattle, WA @ Barboza
09/24 Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret
09/26 San Francisco, CA @ Swedish American Hall
09/27 Visalia, CA @ The Cellar Door
09/28 Los Angeles, CA @ Pico Union Project
09/29 San Diego, CA @ Space Bar
09/30 Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge
10/01 Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf
10/03 Austin, TX @ Sidewinder
10/04 New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa
10/05 Birmingham, AL @ Syndicate Lounge
10/06 Nashville, TN @ The High Watt
10/07 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
10/08 Asheville, NC @ The Mothlight
10/09 Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
10/10 Washington, DC @ DC9
10/11 Philadelphia, PA @ Boot and Saddle
10/12 Kingston, NY @ BSP Kingston
10/13 New York, NY @ Rough Trade NYC

Read More Dan Croll Show up early to check out UK solo artist Dan Croll. He’s currently in America to promote his new single ‘Swim’ (which premiered on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show). … The Dig Not to be confused with the 90s alternative band called Dig, this indie band is currently on tour in support of their new album, Midnight Flowers, which came …

DAN CROLL
at Turf Club
Saturday 09/16/2017 (8pm/$15)
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We caught Dan Croll in November 2016 and noted, “UK folktronic singer-songwriter Dan Croll (who is one to watch as well) opened the evening with a criminally short but enjoyable thirty-five minute set of songs from his 2014 full length Sweet Disarray (Deram Records/Universal) as well as some new music set to appear on his next album.”

That “next album” is called Emerging Adulthood and it’s out now on Communion Group Ltd. Croll is touring in support of the new album and will be stopping by the Turf Club in St Paul this Saturday.

Hey, also Brooklyn’s The Dig will open. The Dig’s new album Bloodshot Tokyo is out now.

Tour dates:

09/07/2017 Warsaw Brooklyn, NY
09/08/2017 Rock And Roll Hotel Washington, DC
09/09/2017 The Foundry Philadelphia, PA
09/11/2017 The Sinclair Cambridge, MA
09/12/2017 Bar le Ritz PDB Montreal, QC
09/13/2017 Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, ON
09/15/2017 Lincoln Hall Chicago, IL
09/16/2017 Turf Club Saint Paul, MN
09/19/2017 The Crocodile Seattle, WA
09/20/2017 Doug Fir Lounge Portland, OR
09/22/2017 The Independent San Francisco, CA
09/23/2017 Teragram Ballroom Los Angeles, CA
09/24/2017 The Irenic San Diego, CA

All dates with The Dig.

Read More J Roddy Walston and the Business The show started with an all-too-brief set from Tennessee rockers, J Roddy Walston and The Business, in promotion of their breakthrough, Essential Tremors (ATO Records). … Sleepwalkers Richmond's Sleepwalkers to open. Sleepwalkers' debut album Greenwood Shade is out now. .… Thundercat Thundercat Look, I love the ThunderCats cartoon (I own all the DVDs)... so I'm always hesitant when a band named themselves after something I love. To be fair, the Arctic Cat … The Flaming Lips I think this was my first time seeing The Flaming Lips, but I could be wrong. Seems odd that this was "a very special Early Evening performance", since the band's psychedelic/space rock seems to work better at night …

Other shows in the area:

09/15/2017 Check out Downtown Boys over at the Triple Rock on Friday, September 15th, with Kitten Forever and XOXO Tech. 7:30pm, $12

09/15/2017 One of the most passionate pianist/singer I’ve ever seen J Roddy Walston and the Business is headlining the 7th Street Entry this Friday. The band’s fourth album Destroyers of the Soft Life is coming out September 29 via ATO Records. Expect to hear preview of the album at this live show. Sleepwalkers to open. We haven’t seen Sleepwalkers since they opened up for the popular group The Lumineers in June 2016. 7:30pm, $12

09/15/2017 Los Angeles underground Sextile is touring in support of their new album Albeit Living (available on Felte Records). The trio will be stopping by the Icehouse in Minneapolis. Finesse, The Switch and DJ Sarah Sequoia to open. Please note: these Icehouse shows starts late (11pm) due to its day business. 10:30pm, $7

09/16/2017 Hamilton, Ontario-based folk/alt-country trio Elliott BROOD will be stopping by the 7th Street Entry on Saturday, playing tracks from their sixth studio album Ghost Gardens (set for release on September 15, 2017 via Paper Bag Records). Jake Allan will open. 8pm, $12

09/17/2017 Breakout vocalist, songwriter and producer Kali Uchis sold out the 7th Street Entry this Sunday. Uchis was last seen in town in Oct 2015. Phony Ppl to open. 6pm, $18/Sold Out

09/17/2017 Thundercat (aka Stephen Bruner, not the cartoon) is playing First Avenue in support of his latest Drunk (Brainfeeder). Saco and Uno to open. 7:30pm, $20

09/17/2017 The Flaming Lips and Mac DeMarco will play the Myth. 6pm, $39.50

09/17/2017 Finnish rockers Apocalyptica will be bringing their cellos to the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis this September 17th. Expect them to cover some great Metallica tunes. 7pm, $30

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Girls Girls Girls: Kate Nash, Widowspeak, and Scout Niblett

Read More Kate Nash Kate Nash's "Skeleton Song" is a happy sounding, upbeat, pop song about love, though you don't have to view it that way. Since it's Halloween, you can view it as some weird relationship with a live skeleton.…

KATE NASH
katenash.co.uk

Winner of BRIT Awards' 2008 Best Female Artist Kate Nash will be touring the U.S. this fall, starting in Milwaukee and ending in Los Angeles. She will be likely playing songs from her third studio album Girl Talk.

The story behind that album was it was written in 2011, but due to disagreement in editorial direction from her then-record label Fiction Records, she decided to release the album with her vision thanks to crowd funding via PledgeMusic.

KATE NASH NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:
10/29 - Turner Hall – Milwaukee, WI
10/30 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
11/01 – Metro – Chicago, IL
11/02 – Deluxe – Indianapolis, IN
11/03 – Beachland Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
11/05 - Phoenix Theatre - Toronto, ON
11/07 - Union Transfer - Philadelphia, PA
11/08 - House of Blues - Boston, MA
11/09 - Terminal 5 - New York, NY
11/11 - 9:30 Club - Washington, DC
11/12 - Cat’s Cradle - Carrboro, NC
11/13 - Terminal West - Atlanta, GA
11/15 - Fitzgerald’s Upstairs - Houston, TX
11/16 - Mohawk - Austin, TX
11/17 - Trees - Dallas, TX
11/19 - Crescent Ballroom - Phoenix, AZ
11/20 - Porter’s Pub - San Diego, CA
11/22 - Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
11/23 - Fonda Theater - Los Angeles, CA

Read More Widowspeak Brooklyn's Widowspeak finally made their way to Minneapolis, at last night's show at the 7th Street Entry. The sad story behind Widowspeak was they were supposed .…

WIDOWSPEAK
widowspeak.bandcamp.com

Widowspeak is playing a number of dates with Iron & Wine, and then in October, the duo will team up with Pure Bathing Culture. The band is touring in support of their sophomore album Almanac. You may remember their Minneapolis saga, having missed their show with 2:54 but only to resurfaced again at the same venue months later when 2:54 was playing next door to Widowspeak!

Capture Track announced that Widowspeak will be releasing a special 6-track EP called The Swamps, out on October 29th, the day before their appearance at the 7th Street in Minneapolis.

09/21 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall*
09/22 - Edmonton, AB - Francis Winspear Centre*
09/23 - Regina, SK - Orr Centre*
09/24 - Fargo, ND - Fargo Theatre*
09/25 - Des Moines, IA - Hoyt-Sherman Theatre*
09/26 - Madison, WI - Capitol Theatre*
09/27 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre*
09/28 - Toronto, ON - Sound Academy*
10/01 - Oxford, MS - Lamar Lounge
10/02 - New Orleans, LA - Gasa Gasa
10/04 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits Festival
10/05 - Austin, TX - Stubb's BBQ
10/08 - McAllen, TX - Simon Sez
10/11 - Austin TX - Austin City Limits Festival
10/12 - Marfa, TX - El Cosmico
10/13 - Albuquerque, NM - Low Spirits**
10/14 - Phoenix, AZ - The Rhythm Room**
10/15 - San Diego, CA - The Void**
10/16 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo**
10/18 - San Francisco, CA - The Chapel**
10/19 - Davis, CA - Sophia’s Thai Kitchen**
10/21 - Eugene, OR - Cozmic Pizza**
10/22 - Vancouver, BC - Media Club**
10/23 - Seattle, WA - Chop Suey**
10/24 - Portland, OR - Bunk Bar**
10/25 - Boise, ID - Neurolux**
10/26 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge**
10/27 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge**
10/28 - Omaha, NE - Slowdown Jr**
10/30 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry**
10/31 - Chicago, IL - Schubas**
11/01 - Ferndale, MI - The Loving Touch**
11/02 - Toronto, ON - Silver Dollar Room**
11/03 - Montreal, QC - Il Motore**
11/04 - Winooski, VT - The Monkey House**
11/05 - Cambridge, MA - TT the Bear’s Place**
11/06 - New Haven, CT - BAR Nightclub**
11/08 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom**

* supporting Iron & Wine
** with Pure Bathing Culture

SCOUT NIBLETT
scoutniblett.com

Emma Niblett or otherwise known by her stage name, Scout Niblett, is an English singer-songwriter. She is known for her intimate live shows, so I'm looking forward to seeing her tomorrow at the Ice House in Minneapolis. She's currently on tour in the U.S. in support of her latest album, It's Up to Emma, out now on Drag City.

After the Ice House show, she's probably going to take a much-deserved break, and then head out to play All Tomorrow's Party (ATP) Festival in the U.K.

09/21 - Chicago, IL @ Hideout ^
09/22 - Minneapolis, MN @ Ice House ^
11/22 - Camber Sands @ ATP Festival
11/23 - Camber Sands @ ATP Festival
11/24 - Camber Sands @ ATP Festival

^ w/ Dope Body

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Widowspeak at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (10/19/12)

Setlist - Minneapolis (10/19/12) Read More Widowspeak Widowspeak is a rock band from Brooklyn, currently signed to Captured Tracks Records. They have one self-titled album, released August 2011 …

Brooklyn's Widowspeak finally made their way to Minneapolis, at last night's show at the 7th Street Entry.

The sad story behind Widowspeak was they were supposed to be here on June 18th, but their van broke down on the way from Chicago, so 2:54 had to play without Widowspeak.

So Widowspeak is finally here in Minneapolis, and what a coincident that their ex-touring mates, 2:54 were playing next door at First Avenue. When I say next door, it's literal; there is a door that opens into 7th Street Entry from First Avenue. What are the odds that the two bands are at the same place on two different tours?

Of course, after 2:54 played their set, they stopped in to watch/hangout/show support for Widowspeak's show. Singer Molly Hamilton was quite happy about the coincidence and was generally pleased to be playing on stage.

As you can see from their setlist, they did all the songs they knew how to play, including "Harsh Realms", "Gun Shy", and their set closer, "Nightcrawler." They actually ran out of songs to play, so the encore was Chris Isaak's "Wicked Games."

Here is the rest of their schedule:

Wed 10/24/12 Austin, TX Red 7
Thu 10/25/12 Dallas, TX Dada Dallas
Fri 10/26/12 Memphis, TN Hi-Tone Cafe
Wed 10/31/12 Durham, NC Duke Coffeehouse
Thu 11/01/12 Richmond, VA Strange Matter
Fri 11/02/12 Washington, DC The Red Palace
Sat 11/03/12 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall Of Williamsburg

Widowspeak at 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis (10/19/12)

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2:54 at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis 06/18/12

Tour Dates 06/21 Seattle, WA - The Crocodile 06/22 Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge 06/23 Vancouver, BC - Biltmore 06/25 San Francisco, CA - Independent 06/26 Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour 06/27 San Diego, CA - Casbah 07/07 Roma Vintage - Rome 07/09 Spazio 211 - Turin 07/10 Hana-Bi - Marina di Ravenna 07/14 2000 Trees Festival - Cheltenham 07/26 Unknown venue - East Lulworth 07/29 Greenville Festival - Berlin 08/17 Unknown venue - Skipton 08/24 Richfield Avenue - Reading 08/31 End of the Road Festival - Salisbury 09/08 Robin Hill Country Park - Newport Read More 2:54 If you were wondering WTF is with 2:54? It's taken from "the bit where it gets good" in a Melvins' song.

The much-hyped London-based shoegaze-tinged sister act 2:54 played the Triple Rock (and Minneapolis) for the first time Monday night.

Support was provided by a local duo, Plastic Believers, who played dancey electronic rock. I only caught the last couple songs of their set “Victims of the Century” and “Your Place or Mine?”  They pulled off a fairly polished set (the part of it I actually heard) considering they were filling in at the last minute since Widowspeak, the band originally scheduled to open the show, had to cancel due to their van breaking down on their way from Chicago.

Sisters, Hannah (guitar) and Colette (vocals) Thurlow, bassist Joel Porter and drummer Alex Robins hit the stage and kicked things off with “Circuitry.” The nine song set was mainly comprised of songs off of their self-titled debut album released last month on Fat Possum Records. They threw in a couple songs off their EP, Scarlet, and also played the moody-sounding “On a Wire,” which isn’t found on either release. The band churned out “Creeping” to close out the set.

The crowd was a bit thin, even for a Monday night, and extremely quiet in between songs (seriously, I have never heard less chatter from a crowd in between songs) but after a couple of songs into 2:54’s set, the audience became a bit more responsive after each song finished. At one point, Colette stepped off the stage and danced up to a few guys standing at the front of the main floor in an attempt to evoke a bit more of a response, only to receive some sheepish grins before returning to the stage.

2:54 are in the middle of their first-ever tour of the US. Catch them if your town is lucky enough to be  one of the remaining dates.

2:54 at Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis (06/18/12)

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Minneapolis: June 18, 2012

Tour Dates 6/15: Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark 6/16: Chicago, IL @ Double Door 6/18: Minneapolis, MN @ Guthrie Theater 6/20: San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music 6/21: Portland, OR @ The Aladdin Theater 6/22: Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market 6/23: Vancouver, BC @ Venue Read More Jonathan Coulton Since we're on the subject of cover songs, here's a fantastic cover of Sir Mix-a-Lot's "Baby Got Back". Personally I don't like cover songs unless they're quite different...

Apologies to non-Minneapolis readers but there is lot happening on June 18th. Here is a roundup (I may be at one or two or three of these shows, come say hi!)

Every Beatles fan should know that June 18th is Sir Paul McCartney's birthday.

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JONATHAN COULTON
jonathancoulton.com

Just a friendly reminder that Jonathan Coulton will be playing at the Guthrie (McGuire Proscenium Stage) in Minneapolis on June 18th.

Unlike some of you, I don't really go to these 'theater' shows, so I actually had to do some research on this event.

There are many small class rooms and lobbies inside the new Guthrie, but there are three theaters. Dave called it the "three bears" theater because they have the right size for all performers.

Wurtele Thrust Stage (1,100 capacity)
McGuire Proscenium Stage (700 capacity)
Dowling Studio (175-250 capacity)

The first time (and last time) I was at the Guthrie, it was for Dar Williams at Dowling Studio, which was quite a tiny place. They list 250 max, but I felt like there was no way they could fit 100 in that place. It was a very intimate performance.

I am rather excited that I'll be checking out the next-size up at the McGuire Proscenium State, which according to the seating layout looks like a large rectangle room.

WIDOWSPEAK
widowspeak.bandcamp.com

Is this a clever "widow's peak" or "widow speak"? Either way, they seem too young to be widows.

Widowspeak is a rock band from Brooklyn, currently signed to Captured Tracks Records. They have one self-titled album, released August 2011 … which about the same time they announced a tour with Vivian Girls.

Widowspeak will be playing with 2:54 at Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis on June 18th.

06/15/12 Toronto, ON NXNE / The Garrison Canada
06/16/12 Columbus The Basement*
06/17/12 Chicago Empty Bottle*
06/18/12 Minneapolis Triple Rock Social Club*
06/21/12 Seattle The Crocodile*
06/22/12 Portland Doug Fir Lounge*
06/23/12 Vancouver, BC Biltmore Cabaret*
06/25/12 San Francisco The Independent*
06/26/12 West Hollywood Troubadour *
06/27/12 San Diego Casbah United States*

* with 2:54

BONUS: LISTEN TO THE 2008 INTERVIEW

ANBERLIN
anberlin.com

Remember my interview with Anberlin? Well, it looks like they're playing an "acoustic" show at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis on June 18th. Opening up for them are Campfire OK and Monsters Calling Home. I would actually love to check out Anberlin, it's too bad they're playing on such a busy night.

The band is on tour for their 2010 album, Dark Is the Way, Light Is a Place, but expect to hear some new songs like "Impossible" from a forthcoming 2012 album (I believe the pending title is Vital).

Jun 15 The Loft Lansing, MI
Jun 16 Wooly's Des Moines, IA
Jun 17 The Majestic Theatre Madison, WI
Jun 18 Varsity Theatre Minneapolis, MN
Jun 20 The Music Hall London, Canada
Jun 21 Alive Festival Mineral City, OH
Jun 22 Chameleon Club Lancaster, PA
Jun 23 Heirloom Arts Theatre Danbury, CT
Jun 24 Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY
Jun 26 Recher Theatre Towson, MD
Jun 27 The Jewish Mother Virginia Beach, VA
Jun 28 Kingdom Richmond, VA
Jun 29 Jillian's Columbia, SC
Jul 28 Taste of Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL
Sep 15 The Big Exo Day Sydney, Australia

BABY DEE
babydee.org

Baby Dee is performing at Bryant Lake Bowl Theatre on Monday, June 18th. Her latest album, Regifted Light, was released last year on Drag City.

I've seen Baby Dee before, I thought she was a lot of fun and not to mention "outrageous" and "flamboyant". If you see Baby Dee live, expect to see her gigantic harp!

Baby Dee's tour:

Fri. June 15 - Detroit, MI @ MOCA Detroit
Sat. June 16 - Chicago, IL @ Old Town School of Folk Music
Sun. June 17 - Dubuque, IA @ Monks Kaffee Pub
Mon. June 18 - Minneapolis, MN @ Bryant Lake Bowl Theatre
Tue. June 19 - Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theatre
Thu. June 21 - Calgary, AB @ #1 Legion (Sled Island)
Sat. June 23 - Calgary, AB @ The Ironwood (Sled Island)
Sun. June 24 - Vancouver, BC @ The Waldorf Hotel w/ Tim Cohen
Mon. June 25 - Seattle, WA @ Rendezvous
Tue. June 26 - Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
Fri. June 29 - San Francisco, CA @ Brick and Mortar Music Hall
Sat. June 30 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo w/ Tim Cohen
Thu. July 5 - St. Louis, MO @ The Firebird

EVERYDAY/EVERYNIGHT
everydayeverynight.com

Our favorite bar, the 400 Bar, is hosting a show by Everyday/Everynight. The band's based out of Kansas, Missouri.

The band is on a mid-west tour in support of their 2011 album, etc, which you can find on Golden Sound Records.

June 15th @ Acoustic Cafe (St. Joe, MO)
June 16th @ Rex Fest (Kansas City, MO)
June 17th @ Vaudeville Mews (Des Moines, IA)
June 18th @ 400 Bar (Minneapolis, MN)
June 19th @ TBA (Chicago, IL)
June 20th @ Simple Days (Chesterton, IN)
June 21st @ The Mill (Iowa City, IA)
June 22nd @ O'leavers (Omaha, NE)

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