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Black Pistol Fire at recordBar, Kansas City, MO (10 August 2022)

Black Pistol Fire Setlist Songs played included Pick Your Poison Look Alive Lost Cause Redbone (Childish Gambino cover) Speak of the Devil New York City Cops (Strokes cover, w/Marlon Sexton of Shooks) Level Hope in Hell Aneurysm (Nirvana cover) Run Rabbit Run (includes snippet of “Watermelon Sugar” by Harry Styles) The Shooks Setlist O2 Storming Toof City People Angel Rum! Drama Apples You Know I'm Right SFTW Black Pistol Fire Tour Dates AUG 12 Gothic Theatre Englewood, CO AUG 13 Soundwell Salt Lake City, UT AUG 15 Crescent Ballroom Phoenix, AZ AUG 16 Belly Up Solana Beach, CA AUG 18 Teragram Ballroom Los Angeles, CA AUG 19 The Independent San Francisco, CA AUG 21 Hawthorne Theatre Portland, OR AUG 22 Neumos Seattle, WA AUG 25 Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, Canada AUG 26 Capitol Ballroom Victoria, Canada AUG 28 Midway Music • Arcade • Kitchen Edmonton, Canada AUG 29 Bo's Bar & Stage Red Deer, Canada AUG 30 The Palace Theatre Calgary, Canada SEP 1 Capitol Music Club Saskatoon, Canada Read More Black Pistol Fire Canadian-bred, but based out of Austin, Black Pistol Fire, has sold out their upcoming 7th Street Entry show in Minneapolis. The band’s latest Deadbeat Graffiti is available now. …

This was no bad habit as again; we were floored by their live-energy--

Austin, TX came to Kansas City for a night, as a pair of bands headlined by duo Black Pistol Fire played the recordBar downtown for a memorable, adrenaline-fueled show.

The evening opened with a forty-minute set from Austin, TX band Shooks, led by Marlon Sexton, the son of famous TX guitarist Charlie (Bob Dylan, Double Trouble, Arc Angels) Sexton and though he looks very much like a younger version of his father, the band’s music is much more neo-psych and garage post-punk, than the straight-ahead blues rock of his father.

The band has released a recent six-song EP, Pet, and follow up single, “O2” (which opened the set), so are really just getting started, with this tour being their farthest reach to date outside of the Texas area, but they’ve been gradually building heat, especially since SXSW in March.

“Drama” is their newest single, just out this week, and features jagged guitar riffs and crashing cymbals, “You Know I’m Right” might be their most accessible sounding song, and closing with “SFTW”, this young band is one to keep on the radar.

As the Toronto-via-Austin duo (Kevin McKeown- guitar/lead vocals; Eric Owen- drums) of Black Pistol Fire jumped to the stage to begin their seventy-five-minute set, we could only wonder why they still remain somewhat of a kept secret. Fans of rock power duos like The White Stripes, Black Keys and more, should be all over this band, and though the club was full, they probably deserve to be playing bigger venues as they enter their second decade together.

We’ve documented the band since 2012, seeing them live finally in 2017 and again in 2021. Their stomping high-energy garage rock blues blend takes inspiration from the likes of Zeppelin, Nirvana, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry and more, but the sound is their own, and as usual, they exploded out of the gate, opening with 2021’s “Pick Your Poison”.

Their show setlist for the evening seemed to be an impromptu mix of songs new and old, (including most recent single, “Bad Habit”), based on tempo and McKeown’s mood and vibe of the crowd for the night, as evidenced on their “setlist” picture, which offers some additional song possibilities outside of their more known songs, categorized by their speed.

Drummer Owen almost immediately shed his shirt, as if it was slightly holding him back, and was a bare-chested frantic swirl of bobbing long hair for the remainder of the set. Their Childish Gambino cover of “Redbone” slowed things down momentarily, flipping the song into more of an aching blues track, with McKeown adjusting his vocal growl, into more of a falsetto to fit the song.

The duo brought Sexton back out to help for a driving Strokes cover of “New York City Cops” and last year’s “Hope in Hell” would end with a blistering McKeown guitar solo, and the octane would immediately go next level with a blistering late set cover of Nirvana’s “Aneurysm”, that was sonically threatening to blow the roof off.

The encore-less set would end with an extended “Run Rabbit Run” that included (no, our ears weren’t deceiving us), a snippet from Harry Styles’ “Watermelon Sugar” complete with tempo changes, ballistic guitar riffs, and a crowd clap-a-long before the momentum changed into a more frantic pace.

The gleefully tired audience clearly wanted more, still clapping and yelling for one more song, even well after the lights went up, and background music was cued, but will have to wait until Black Pistol Fire returns to the area once more.

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BLACK PISTOL FIRE at recordBar in Kansas City, MO (10 Aug 2022)

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We♥KC- August 8-15, 2022 Upcoming Shows (Kansas City / Lawrence KS)

Read More Courtney Barnett Melbourne's Courtney Barnett was previously here earlier this year, which we caught in Chicago, but now she's back with a full expanded North American tour.…

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These may be called the “dog days” of summer, but there are no “dogs” in this week’s group of great area shows. If anyone got into Saturday’s Glass Animals secret acoustic promo-only show at a KC distillery, consider yourself very lucky.

With the heat continuing, take precautions for any outdoor shows. Kansas surprised the nation with their recent vote on the state amendment question, and now it’s time to go out, sip a cold one, and support live music.

Here’s what’s happening in the Kansas City/Lawrence, KS metro August 8^th– 15^th

(Several artists are still requiring precautions for entry, so check with the venue and/or assume vaccination proof, might still be required)

Monday Aug 8

Here and There Festival featuring Courtney Barnett, Lucy Dacus and Quinn Christopherson, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. $40.50-$60.50

‘Here And There’ is a concept partially born of Barnett’s love of curation. Barnett has owned a Melbourne-based label (Milk! Records) for a decade now and we’ve followed her ever since, even before her US successes. Most recent album is last November’s Things Take Time, Take Time.

For this first stop of the tour, Lucy Dacus joins up, who we saw flat on her back earlier this year in Lawrence, after slipping some discs in her back, but was determined to carry on with shows. 2021’s “Home Video” remains her latest full-length, but we’ve seen several new singles since.

Opening singer-songwriter Quinn Christopherson has set September 16 for the debut album release of Write Your Name in Pink.

Non-profit Sounds of Saving, have partnered on the tour, and their mission is to use the connection to music as a direct path to mental well being. The group on-site will include a representative from the local 988 call center, one mental health professional, and someone from Sounds of Saving.

Tim Heidecker (comedian), The Truman, $49.50

We’ve followed the eclectic comedian for years, both solo and as part of duo Tim and Eric, seeing them most recently in 2017. Newest album High School came out earlier this spring.

Thundercat, Grinders KC, $35-$75

On our radar for years, the aka Stephen Bruner is a bass-playing monster, as evidenced when he opened for Red Hot Chili Peppers in arenas years ago. Last studio release, It Is What It Is, won both GRAMMY and Libera Awards and he even appeared in couple episodes of the Disney+ series The Book of Boba Fett.

Red Fang, recordBar, $20

The Portland hard alternative four-piece band is back with 2021’s Arrows, and a tour which was delayed by the pandemic, but now back on course. Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin: Stygian Bough, which is a doom metal collaboration and Help slated to open. 

Tuesday Aug 9

Father John Misty w Suki Waterhouse, Arvest Bank at the Midland, $39.99-$59.99

WHM loves you, honeybear-- We’ve covered the aka Josh Tillman since well before he adopted his current stage name and the new record is Chloe and the Next 20^th Century, an ambitious fifth studio album under the FJM name, which he’s performed numerous times with a symphony orchestra.

We last caught him live, closing out the 2018 edition of Rock the Garden in Minneapolis.

Opening is Suki Waterhouse, the better half of actor Robert Pattinson and who dabbles in a little of everything- acting, modeling, and music, with newest singles being “Devil I Know” and “Wild Side”.

Anastasia (musical) at Starlight Theatre August 9-14, 2022

Inspired by the films, the transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an adventure to help her find home, love, and family.

Anastasia features a book by playwright Terrence McNally, new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) based on original direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak with choreography by Peggy Hickey and tour direction by Sarah Hartmann.

Imagine Dragons w Macklemore, Kings Elliot, T-Mobile Center, $45.50-$155

Indie rockers out on their summer leg of their Mercury Tour, in support of latest releases, Mercury Act I and Act II. We’ve seen the band live numerous times, from their humble beginnings in tiny clubs, to part of NFL Superbowl and MLB All-Star Game weekends and they always seem to bring the excitement live, as well as remind us of positive mental health.

Macklemore is currently rolling solo (without Ryan Lewis) but we saw the duo bring the house down ten years ago at the MN State Fair. Newest singles are “Next Year” w/Windsor and Ryan Lewis, and the new “Chant” with Tones and I.

Kings Elliot is a buzzworthy Swiss-born, London-based young new artist, who released EP Chaos in my Court late last year and a preorder is up for upcoming EP, Bored of the Circus with featured single, “Butterfly Pen.”

Murder by Death Lemonade Park, $32

Bloomington, IN indie rockers just released new album, Spell/Bound last week and we last saw them in 2016. Their electric cello sound gives a haunting goth edge to their sound and this Tour from the Crypt show also features Amigo the Devil and Samantha Crain, who we just caught live in May.

Ian Sweet / BNNY / Pure XTC, recordBar, $15

She’s aka Jillian Medford, an alternative singer-songwriter from LA and is out in support of 2021’s Show Me How You Disappear. We literally just caught this show, days ago in Minneapolis.Chicago’s BNNY has their debut album just out now.

Wednesday Aug 10

Sleigh Bells w N3PTUNE, The Truman. $30-$60

The Brooklyn noise pop duo is on the road supporting Texis, (with its current single “Justine Go Genesis” ) released at the end of last year and has been a band for almost fifteen years now. We caught them live in Fall 2016 when their last album signaled a bit of a sound change.

Black Pistol Fire with The Shooks, recordBar. $20

Quite simply one of the most incendiary live acts to currently grace a live stage, this Toronto via Austin TX duo mixes post punk rock with a Southern edge and is in support of last year’s Look Alive album. We caught them live in 2021 and in 2017 and were happily taken aback each time by their efforts. They’ve recently been dropping in a Childish Gambino and older Fleetwood Mac cover into their live sets.

(Updated: Lillie Mae has decided to bow out of the tour, instead working on a "secret project")

Ballyhoo! and Shwayze, Bottleneck. $20

The Maryland reggae pop/punk band are Warped Tour veterans and put out the Planet Sad Boi EP last year, with latest single, “The Front Porch”, out most recently. Alt hip-hop opener Schwayze (aka Aaron Smith) last released 2019’s Beach Boy album, so is likely due for new music.

Thursday Aug 11

Brett Young, Kansas City Live! $30-$70

The country pop singer’s latest album is last year’s Weekends Look a Little Different These Days, a happy result of the birth of his new daughter Presley, and the Orange County native also released a Christmas album last year. Live, he’s recently worked in a John Hiatt cover song among his own hits.

Friday Aug 12

Incubus with Sublime with Rome, Aquadolls, Azura Amphitheater. 

UPDATE: BONNER SPRINGS KS, MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO AND TINLEY PARK, IL SHOWS NOW POSTPONED

Michael Franti & Spearhead, Grinders KC, $35-$75

It’s always a “good day for a good day” when Michael Franti & Spearhead play, and their joyous vibe of feel-good, life-affirming music, is what everyone needs as we slowly move past the pandemic. We caught them live recently, last fall at an outdoor street party in Lawrence, and even performing as only a trio, everyone was thoroughly entertained and in appreciation of the return of live music.

The new release Follow Your Heart was released in June and reflects our shared struggle of the last couple years and encourages listening to your inner voice and being your authentic self.

Santa Fe Klan, Uptown Theater, $59.50-$85

Hip hop artist from Guanajuato, México, aka Ángel Quezada is out on his 15-stop Mar y Tierra Tour. With six albums under his name, he was a finalist of MIDEM´s “Talent Accelerator” and named The Latin Youth´s voice.

Drake White, Power and Light District, $20

We just caught the Alabama native live last month as part of the massive three-day Country Stampede at the Heartland in Topeka with an hour-long set on the second stage, and he returns to the area in support of his March full-length The Optimystic.

Goatwhore, Granada. $20

After sharing Spring stages with Gwar and Brujeria, the New Orleans black metal band headlines a night not for the faint of heart. Comments guitarist Sammy Duet, “We’re excited to be back on the road … Expect absolute debauchery and chaos, maniacs!”

Starcrawler, recordBar, $15

LA pop punk band has a brand-new album out, She Said, with latest single, “Stranded” and has been working in a frantic Ramones cover into current live sets. The Bad Ideas scheduled to open.

Saturday Aug 13

Decemberists with Brigid Mae Power, Grinders KC, $35-$99

Calling it the Arise from the Bunkers! Tour, count us as fans of the longtime Portland indie band, with the band celebrating over two decades. Singer-songwriter Colin Meloy also has a book coming this fall. Live, we caught them in a memorable show back in 2015 and more recently, they’ve been ending their main set with a cover of The Smiths’ “Ask.”

The Lumineers with Gregory Alan Isakov, T-Mobile Center. $49-$89

Out on their Brightside Tour, in support of fourth studio album of the same name, the core band is just a duo, Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, though they bring a full band with them.

The Colorado indie folk group recorded a cover of The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven” as a bonus track for the new album and live their recent twenty-five song set includes a cover of Tom Petty’s “Walls.” We caught them as part of a stacked lineupp at Target Center in Minneapolis in 2017.

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Knuckleheads. $20

The Austin TX blues funk rock band always invites you to “come to my party” and this venue seems the ideal place to see them live. We caught them in the summer of 2014 at the Tour de Fat Beer and Bike Festival and previous to that, at First Avenue in Minneapolis the previous Autumn. In 2020, they released single, “Five Dollars.”

Sunday Aug 14

Melissa Etheridge, Liberty Hall, $69-$199

The pride of Leavenworth, KS returns to her home state for a relatively intimate show in support of One Way Out (on BMG Records). The album is composed of unreleased songs written in the late 80's and early 90's, but recorded recently with her original band, with two songs recorded live at the Roxy in LA in 2002. Expect all the previous hits played live as well. (Note: vaxx status is required)

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Uptown. $45-$249

It’s fabulous! RuPaul’s Drag Race World Tour returns with an all-new production for 2022 - an experiment gone wrong has sent the audience spiraling through time with no way of returning to the present. Join Kameron Michaels, Rose, Vanessa Vanjie, Yvie Oddly and finalists from the upcoming 14th Season on a journey through iconic periods of history in hopes of finding your way back to 2022.

Oliver Tree, Arvest Bank at the Midland, $29.50-$59.50

The Santa Cruz, CA singer-songwriter/rapper has his second studio release out, Cowboy Tears supposedly a final album which follows up 2020's Ugly Is Beautiful which reached #1 on Billboard's Rock chart. Recent single “I Hate You” is not on the new LP. JAWNY, Huddy slated to open.

Sleeping With Sirens with Don Broco, Point North and Garzi, The Truman. $32-$55

The Orlando post hardcore alt-rock group is out on a 24-date summer U.S. tour dubbed "Ctrl + Alt + Delete" with KC being the final show on the leg. Their most recent record, 2019's How It Feels to Be Lost, featured songs "Leave It All Behind" and "Agree to Disagree" and single "Bloody Knuckles," came out last year, though we’re interested to hear their version of The Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris”.

Monday Aug 15

take a day off

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Minneapolis: April 21 to April 23

04/21 Black Pistol Fire at Fine Line Read More Black Pistol Fire Canadian-bred, but based out of Austin, Black Pistol Fire, has sold out their upcoming 7th Street Entry show in Minneapolis. The band’s latest Deadbeat Graffiti is available now. …

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide

04/21/2022 Thursday

Black Pistol Fire
at Fine Line
first-avenue.com

Austin duo Black Pistol Fire is returning to the Fine Line Music Café this April 21st. I know what you are thinking, weren’t they just here?

Yes, the duo played the Fine Line in July 2021, which we said, “Austin duo Black Pistol Fire is seemingly very grateful to be back touring, especially because their “Look Alive” Summer 2021 tour is going so well… having sold out a few venues, including Emo’s in Austin.”

Tour Dates

Thu, APR 21 Fine Line Music Cafe Minneapolis, MN
Fri, APR 22 The Rave / Eagles Club Milwaukee, WI
Sat, APR 23 Metro Chicago Chicago, IL
Mon, APR 25 The Shelter Detroit, MI
Wed, APR 27 Hi-Fi Indianapolis, IN
Fri, APR 29 Beale Street Music Festival 2022 Memphis, TN
Sat, APR 30 Zanzabar Louisville, KY
Mon, MAY 2 Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY
Wed, MAY 4 Ottobar Baltimore, MD
Thu, MAY 5 Brighton Music Hall Allston, MA
Fri, MAY 6 The Fillmore Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
Mon, MAY 9 Grog Shop Cleveland, OH
Tue, MAY 10 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
Thu, MAY 12 Rum Runners London, Canada
Fri, MAY 13 The Opera House Toronto, Canada
Sat, MAY 14 Bronson Centre Ottawa, Canada
Mon, MAY 16 Théâtre Fairmount Montréal, Canada

04/21 Spoon with Margaret Glaspy at Palace Theatre 04/22 Spoon with Margaret Glaspy at Palace Theatre Read More Spoon Last month, Spoon shared their version of The Beatles 1967 fan club single “Christmas Time (Is Here Again)”, as part of the Spotify Singles: Holiday Edition 2021. The collection marks the fifth year of Spotify Singles: Holiday. .... Margaret Glaspy Margaret Glaspy is back in town, headlining the 7th Street Entry this Thursday, in support of her new EP Born Yesterday (ATO Records). The EP is a bookend to Margaret’s lauded debut album Emotions …

04/21/2022 Thursday
04/22/2022 Friday

Spoon
with Margaret Glaspy
at Palace Theatre
first-avenue.com

Popular band Spoon sold out their 4/21 show, so they quickly booked a second one… giving fans an extra choice.

The band released released Lucifer on the Sofa on Matador Records, which Rolling Stones called, “their best record ever.”

Margaret Glaspy will open both nights.

Tour Dates

4/6 - Boston, MA - House of Blues #
4/8 - New Haven, CT - College Street Music Hall #
4/9 - Richmond, VA - The National #
4/11 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club #
4/15 - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore #
4/16 - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom #
4/18 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit #
4/19 - Chicago, Il - The Riviera Theatre #
4/21 - St. Paul, MN - Palace Theatre #
4/22 - St. Paul, MN - Palace Theatre #
4/23 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave #
4/25 - Columbia, MO - The Blue Note #
4/28 - Wilmington, NC - Greenfield Lake Amphitheatern#
429 - Atlanta, GA - Shaky Knees Festival
4/30 – Memphis, TN – Beale St. Music Festival
5/24 - Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom *
5/25 - Salt Lake City, UT- The Complex *
5/27 - Napa, CA - BottleRock
5/28 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
5/29 – San Francisco, CA – Fillmore
5/31 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up *
6/2 - Los Angeles, CA – Palladium *
6/3 - Tucson, AZ - The Rialto Theatre *
6/4 - Phoenix, AZ -The Van Buren *

#with Margaret Glaspy
*with Geese

04/22 Yumi Zouma with Mini Trees at Turf Club Read More Mini Trees Los Angeles based Lexi Vega’s solo musical project Mini Trees announced that she will be releasing a debut album on Run For Cover Records. The yet-to-be titled album is set to release this fall. ....

04/22/2022 Friday

Yumi Zouma
with Mini Trees
at Turf Club
first-avenue.com

New Zealand-born Yumi Zouma is touring in support of their fourth album Present Tense (Polyvinyl Records).

The North American tour will begin April 7th, with guest NoSo. JORDANN will join the tour for April 16-17, Mini Trees from April 18-25, Noble Oak onApril 28, and, finally Beauty Queen from April 29-May 6.

Tour dates

04/01 – Oslo, Norway – KRXSSET
04/03 – Berlin, Germany – Burg Schnabel
04/04 – Warsaw, Poland – Praga Centrum
04/07 - Atlanta, GA - Terminal West *
04/08 - Durham, NC - Motorco Music Hall *
04/09 - Washington, DC - Black Cat *
04/12 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer *
04/13 - Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg *
04/14 - Boston, MA - The Sinclair *
04/15 - Portsmouth, NH - The Press Room *
04/16 - Montréal, QC – Petit Campus **
04/17 - Toronto, ON - Horseshoe Tavern **
04/18 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop †
04/20 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall †
04/21 - Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon †
04/22 - St. Paul, MN - Turf Club †
04/23 - Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck †
04/25 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater †
04/28 - Vancouver, BC - The Fox Cabaret §
04/29 - Seattle, WA – The Crocodile ‡
04/30 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios ‡
05/03 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent ‡
05/05 - Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy ‡
05/06 - San Diego, CA - The Casbah ‡


* w/Special Guest NoSo
** w/Special Guest JORDANN
† w/Special Guest Mini Trees
§ w/Special Guest Nobel Oak
‡ w/Special Guest Beauty Queen

04/23 LP with Nick Leng at Palace Theatre Read More LP Heart on her sleeve, LP, will be at First Avenue this Thursday, February 7th. LP’s fifth album Heart To Mouth is out now on BMG/Vagrant. …

04/23/2022 Saturday

LP
with Nick Leng
at Palace Theatre
first-avenue.com

Laura Pergolizzi, or otherwise known by the stagename, LP, is touring in support of Churches (SOTA Records).

If you’ve never heard of LP, you may have heard her songs, sung by Cher, Rihanna, Backstreet Boys… and many others.

Nick Leng to open.

Tour dates:

03/31 - Anfiteatro Del Parque de la Exposición - Lima, Peru
04/14 - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR, USA ^
04/15 - The Orpheum - Vancouver, BC, Canada ^
04/16 - The Paramount Theatre 2779 - Seattle, WA, USA ^
04/17 - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR, USA ^
04/19 - The Union Event Center - Salt Lake City, UT, USA ^
04/21 - The Mission Ballroom - Denver, CO, USA ^
04/22 - Arvest Bank Theatre - Kansas City, MO, USA ^
04/23 - Palace Theatre - Saint Paul, MN, USA ^
04/24 - The Vic Theatre - Chicago, IL, USA ^
04/26 - HISTORY - Toronto, ON, Canada ^
04/28 - State Theatre - Portland, ME, USA ^
04/29 - Place Bell - Laval, QC, Canada ^
04/30 - House of Blues - Boston, MA, USA ^
05/01 - The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA, USA ^
05/03 - Terminal 5 - New York, NY, USA ^
05/04 - Brooklyn Steel - Brooklyn, NY, USA ^
05/06 - The Anthem - Washington, DC, USA ^
05/07 - The Fillmore Charlotte - Charlotte, NC, USA ^
05/08 - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC, USA ^
05/10 - Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA, USA ^
05/11 - Ryman Auditorium - Nashville, TN, USA ^
05/13 - Stubb’s Bar-B-Q - Austin, TX, USA ^
05/14 - House of Blues - Houston, TX, USA ^
05/15 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX, USA ^
05/17 - The Historic El Rey Theater - Albuquerque, NM, USA ^
05/18 - The Van Buren - Phoenix, AZ, USA ^
05/20 - Fox Theater - Oakland, CA, USA ^
05/21 - Greek Theatre - Los Angeles, CA, USA ^

^ with Nick Leng

04/23 Hippo Campus with Ginger Root at Armory Read More Hippo Campus The crowd at the music stage began swelling very early on, as local favorites Hippo Campus played first, with a spirited 40 min. set that included new single, ‘South’ (EP out Oct 2 on Grand Jury Records) .…

04/23/2022 Saturday

Hippo Campus
with Ginger Root
at Armory
first-avenue.com

Local indie-pop Hippo Campus is ending their national tour with a headlining show at the Armory in Minneapolis on April 23rd. Their latest album LP3 is out now via Grand Jury.

The group will rest for a week before embarking on their UK/EU headline tour in May 2022.

We last saw the band live at First Avenue on 12 Mar 2017 and wrote, “The buzz for Hippo Campus at their homecoming show was simply amazing. As soon as the band took the stage, a hundred cellphones went up in the air to record every moment of the band. The audience was generally young teenagers, but that is expected for a semi-rare all-ages weekend show at First Avenue.”

Tour dates:

31st Mar - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
1st Apr - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
2nd Apr - Salt Lake City, UT - The Union
4th Apr - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
5th Apr - Seattle, WA - Showbox SODO
6th Apr - Vancouver, BC - Vogue Theatre
8th Apr - Oakland, CA - The Fox Theater
9th Apr - Pomona, CA - Fox Theater
10th Apr - San Diego, CA - The Observatory North Park
12th Apr - Los Angeles, CA - The Hollywood Palladium
13th Apr - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren
15th Apr - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
16th Apr - Austin, TX - Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
17th Apr - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall
19th Apr - San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theater
20th Apr - Oklahoma City, OK - Jones Assembly
21st Apr - Omaha, NE - The Admiral
23th Apr - Minneapolis, MN - The Armory
6th May - Manchester - Academy 3
8th May - Glasgow - G2
9th May - London - The Garage (sold-out)
10th May - Antwerp, BE - Trix Bar
11th May - Cologne, DE - Jaki
13th May - Amsterdam, NL - Bitterzoet

If your band is coming to the Minneapolis/St Paul area, please email details to vu@weheartmusic.com with a good lead time. Thank you.

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Black Pistol Fire at Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis (27 Jul 2021)

Setlist Look Alive Pick Your Poison Suffocation Blues Lost Cause Redbone (Childish Gambino cover) Speak of the Devil Eastside Racket Level Hope in Hell Always on My Mind Hipster Shakes Wildfire Black Halo Beyond the Blue Run Rabbit Run Bully -- Encore -- Oh Well (Fleetwood Mac cover) Where You Been Before Tour Dates 07/28/21 – Empty Bottle – Chicago, IL 07/30/21 – Lollapalooza – Chicago, IL 07/31/21 – Delmar Hall – St Louis, MO 08/01/21 – Basement East – Nashville, TN Read More Black Pistol Fire Canadian-bred, but based out of Austin, Black Pistol Fire, has sold out their upcoming 7th Street Entry show in Minneapolis. The band’s latest Deadbeat Graffiti is available now. … Products “Gigawatt Residency” show at the 7th Street Entry. The show will feature local bands like Products, Controversial New 'Skinny Pill', and Sass. …

Turnout for the Black Pistol Fire at the Fine Line Music Café on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, was incredibly packed! This is great news, as traditionally, if the Fine Line was half empty, it would feel incredibly empty, simply because of its layout. So it was really nice to see a filled dancefloor and full balcony of guests.

It’s been over a year since we last saw Wire at Fine Line, before the pandemic shut down the city. While the venue remain unchanged, it would seem that First Avenue (the owner) has installed metal detectors at all their locations. The dectors are only large enough for one person, meaning if someone wishes to exit, you have to wait until they go through before sending someone to enter.

Local band Products (Alex on guitar, Jo on vocals, Konner on drums, and Jack on bass) played a quick 30-min set, mostly containing songs from their album Pink Puma. The band recently released a single, “(On Top) A Y'all Tower Of You” yesterday (July 26).

I have previously commented on generic band names, that it’s impossible for you find them online… so, personally speaking, I don’t like their name. Of course, as punk as they are, they’ll never change their name.

Look Alive Summer 2021 Tour

Austin duo Black Pistol Fire is seemingly very grateful to be back touring, especially because their “Look Alive” Summer 2021 tour is going so well… having sold out a few venues, including Emo’s in Austin. I don’t think the Fine Line show was sold out, but it sure felt like it, seeing as how packed the venue was. Still, it’s probably still a much better experience than their upcoming Lollapalooza appearance(s).

We first saw the band in Dec 2017 and wrote, “The duo (Kevin McKeown-guitar/lead vocals and Eric Owen- drums) had been getting great word-of-mouth regarding their live performances and proved it again this night, working themselves and the restless, head-bobbing crowd into a near-immediate lather with their blend of dirty garage blues rock starting with their incendiary opener, ‘Lost Cause’.”

Black Pistol Fire’s started off with a couple of new songs from Look Alive, starting with “Look Alive” (with its catchy chorus “Chasing white lines in my Psycho 69”) and “Pick Your Poison”. This was followed by a fan-favorite “Suffocation Blues”, from their debut self-titled album.

With the exceptions of a few tracks, the majority of the second half of their set were taken from their new album. No surprising, considering this was the Look Alive tour. My favorite of the new songs was actually “Always on My Mind”, which does start off slow, but it has a nice buildup and I like its pace.

My favorite of the set was “Speak of the Devil”, which had guitarist Kevin McKeown doing all sorts of face-acting as he played guitars. At times, it felt as if the guitar itself was singing lyrics only Mckeown understands.

It’s good to have live music back in the city, and Black Pistol Fire would agree. Their new album, Look Alive, is available now via Black Hill Records.

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Black Pistol Fire at the Fine Line Music Café, Minneapolis (27 Jul 2021)

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Read More Black Pistol Fire Canadian-bred, but based out of Austin, Black Pistol Fire, has sold out their upcoming 7th Street Entry show in Minneapolis. The band’s latest Deadbeat Graffiti is available now. …

BLACK PISTOL FIRE
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Austin-by-way-of-Toronto duo Black Pistol Fire will be returning to Minneapolis this July 2021.

We caught the group in Dec 2017 and wrote, “The new album may be called Deadbeat Graffiti (on Red Bird Records) but there was nothing lethargic about Black Pistol Fire who exploded like a firecracker from the beginning notes of their seventy-minute headlining set. The duo (Kevin McKeown-guitar/lead vocals and Eric Owen- drums) had been getting great word-of-mouth regarding their live performances and proved it again this night, working themselves and the restless, head-bobbing crowd into a near-immediate lather with their blend of dirty garage blues rock starting with their incendiary opener, ‘Lost Cause’.”

Drummer Eric Owen, adds to why they love touring and playing live: “I love making music, but playing live, there's nothing like it. Every time we hit the stage, no matter if it's a sold-out show or not, we remember why we started doing this … And our live show is where we cut our teeth and where we honed our craft. It’s a rollercoaster ride, and the stage is where we come alive.”

If you’re looking for a great live band, check out Black Pistol Fire, you won’t regret it.

Black Pistol Fire’s Look Alive is available now under Black Pistol Fire’s new label Black Hill Records.

North American Tour Dates:

07/10/21 – The Ride Fest – Telluride, CO
07/11/21 – The Ride Fest – Telluride, CO
07/23/21 – Emo’s Cut Down – Austin, TX
07/24/21 – Trees – Dallas, TX
07/27/21 – Fine Line Music Café – Minneapolis, MN
07/28/21 – Empty Bottle – Chicago, IL
07/30/21 – Lollapalooza – Chicago, IL
07/31/21 – Delmar Hall – St Louis, MO
08/01/21 – Basement East – Nashville, TN

Read More Black Stone Cherry Black Stone Cherry will release their fifth studio album Kentucky on 1st April 2016 via Mascot Label Group. The record was named after the band's home state... and said to be "back to their roots" record. …

BLACK STONE CHERRY
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The Human Condition is the forthcoming album from Black Stone Cherry. The record lands on August 27, via Mascot Records / Mascot Label Group.

Although the record was completed just days before the COVID-19 lockdown, the band thinks the songs are reflective of the time. Drummer John Fred Young adds, “There was a real urgency and fear of the unknown during those sessions - it was a scary time. Every song on this album tells a story of the experiences we all go through - our happiness, our struggles, and how we have to adapt.

Upcoming Black Stone Cherry appearances include:

7/01 Omaha, NE Barnato
7/03 Menagha, MN Midsummer Music Festival
7/18 Louisville, KY Riverfront Live (w/ ZZ Top)
7/23 Durant, OK Bubba’s Brewhouse
7/24 Lubbock, TX Lonestar Events Center
7/30 Ashland, KY Paramount Arts Center
7/31 Carmel, IN American Legion Post 155
8/05 Jackson, TN Hub City Brewing
8/06 Bloomington, IL McLean County Fair
8/07 Ashwaubenon, WI Epic Event Center
8/12 Kearney, NE Joe’s Honky Tonk
8/13 Sturgis, SD Buffalo Chip
8/14 Three Forks, MT Rockin The Rivers Festival
8/20 Aberdeen, SD Brown County Fair
8/27 Summerville, GA Chattanooga County Agricultural

Read More FKA twigs With haunting voice and moves, FKA twigs (aka Tahliah Debrett Barnett) presented her well-crafted R&B/trip-hop songs from debut album LP1 (Young Turks) at the Fine Line Music Café in Minneapolis, last night. ...

BLACK COUNTRY, NEW ROAD
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UK’s Ethan P. Flynn (you may have heard of him co-writing some songs with FKA twigs) and Black Country, New Road (you may have heard of them if you like Slint) will be touring together, with Flynn joining Black Country, New Road as their main support act.

The two have also recorded a new version of Flynn’s “Television Show” (the original version featured on Flynn’s debut mixtape B-Sides and Rarities Volume One)

Tour dates:

14 Sep Electric Ballroom, London, UK
29 Nov Chalk, Brighton, UK
30 Nov Junction 1, Cambridge, UK
01 Dec 1865, Southampton, UK
03 Dec Arts Club, Liverpool, UK
04 Dec Irish Centre, Leeds, UK
06 Dec The Ritz, Manchester, UK
07 Dec NUSU, Newcastle, UK
08 Dec SWG3 - TV Studio, Glasgow, UK
09 Dec The Mill, Birmingham, UK
10 Dec Waterfront, Norwich, UK
12 Dec SWX, Bristol, UK
13 Dec Y Plas, Cardiff, UK
15 Dec Whelans, Dublin, Ireland

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Black Pistol Fire w/ Cobi at 7th St Entry, Minneapolis (04 Dec 2017)

Black Pistol Fire Setlist Lost Cause Whatta Man (Salt n Pepa cover) / Hipster Shakes Oh Well (Fleetwood Mac cover) > Where You Been Before > The Lemon Song (Led Zeppelin cover) Blue Dream Suffocation Blues Bad Blood Speak of the Devil Drop the Needle Grinnin' In Your Face Run Rabbit Run Bully -- Encore -- Crows Feet Tour Dates 02/05/2018 Omaha NE The Waiting Room 02/10/2018 Louisville KY Mercury Ballroom 02/12/2018 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall 02/13/2018 Philadelphia PA Theatre of Living Arts 02.15/2018 New York, NY Irving Plaza 02/16/2018 Washington, DC 9:30 Club 02/17/2018 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club 02/19/2018 South Burlington VT Higher Ground Ballroom 02/20/2018 Montreal QC Club Soda 02/21/2018 Toronto ONT Mod Club 03/06/2018 Sacramento CA Ace of Spades 03/09/2018 Phoenix AZ Crescent Ballroom Read More Black Pistol Fire Canadian-bred, but based out of Austin, Black Pistol Fire, has sold out their upcoming 7th Street Entry show in Minneapolis. The band’s latest Deadbeat Graffiti is available now. … Cobi Cobi, a Grand Marais, MN native who was once in the Boston indie-pop band Gentleman Hall opened the day’s entertainment on this front stage …

There are some up-and-coming bands that are knocking on the door of greater success…

…and then there are those that are kicking that door in, blazing fire, and demanding to be heard—the sold-out 7^th St. Entry in Minneapolis featuring sets from singer-songwriter Cobi and Austin by-way-of-Toronto duo Black Pistol Fire, definitely referred to the latter. 

Opening the evening in front of a capacity crowd was Grand Marais, MN native Cobi, in support of his recent EP, Songs from the Ashes Pt. 1 (300 Entertainment) whose soulful voice, intense lyrics, and guitar work fronting his own trio, had already turned plenty of heads when we last saw him over the summer at the Basilica Block Party, and who has gained a loyally growing area following. 

“Minneapolis, turn it up!” Cobi said going into the new ‘Rising Phoenix’ (which echoes a riff from Chicago’s ‘25 or 6 to 4’), “we’ve got a lot of friends here tonight”.  The singer wryly smiled after a sizzling ‘Nobody Opened the Door’ exclaiming, “lots of family here… I don’t mean just blood”, as he surveyed the cheering crowd, dotted with familiar faces and plenty of newfound fans.

Initial single ‘Don’t You Cry for Me’ and 2016 song ‘Cosmopolitan Man’ both came off as mature and realized, played bluesy and precise like The John Mayer Trio, but light enough like the feather hanging from his guitar, to still be fun with a spiritual edge to the lyrics.

The new album may be called Deadbeat Graffiti (on Red Bird Records) but there was nothing lethargic about Black Pistol Fire who exploded like a firecracker from the beginning notes of their seventy-minute headlining set. 

The duo (Kevin McKeown-guitar/lead vocals and Eric Owen- drums) had been getting great word-of-mouth regarding their live performances and proved it again this night, working themselves and the restless, head-bobbing crowd into a near-immediate lather with their blend of dirty garage blues rock starting with their incendiary opener, ‘Lost Cause’.

You probably couldn’t imagine a classic Salt n’ Pepa radio hit turned inside-out as an old school stomping blues number until you’ve heard this duo mash that up with their own ‘Hipster Shakes’; then already blindsided and dazed from that combination, the uppercut of a 1969 Fleetwood Mac cover, Led Zeppelin’s ‘The Lemon Song’ and their own ‘Where You Been Before’ proved to be a true sonic knockout punch.

‘Speak of the Devil’ simmered like a slow cooking stovetop stew then things ramped up quickly again on 2012’s ‘Drop the Needle’ with McKeown flickering beads of sweat in a halo around him, each time he shook his head, as the frantically drumming Owens was lost in a sea of swirling hair.

After a set-closing ‘Bully’, the duo returned for a single-song encore, complete with giant snowball in McKeown’s hand (“It’s f***king snowing!”), to let the crowd know the weather outside had shifted, even though the temperature was still rising inside. 

And seemingly as quickly as it began, their set was over, leaving everyone slightly out of breath as they wrapped themselves up to exit onto newly snow fallen streets. Anyone missing The White Stripes or The Black Keys is advised to check out Black Pistol Fire as their musical graffiti is on the wall, in the form of memorable live performances and undoubtedly, bigger stages to come.

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Black Pistol Fire at 7th St Entry, Minneapolis (04 Dec 2017)

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Minneapolis: December 4 to December 6, 2017

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from December 4 to December 6, 2017.

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More Cobi Cobi, a Grand Marais, MN native who was once in the Boston indie-pop band Gentleman Hall opened the day’s entertainment on this front stage …

BLACK PISTOL FIRE
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7th Street Entry
Mon 12/04/2017 (7pm/$13/Sold Out)
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Canadian-bred, but based out of Austin, Black Pistol Fire, has sold out their upcoming 7th Street Entry show in Minneapolis. The band’s latest Deadbeat Graffiti is available now.

After appearing at numerous music festivals (Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, Sasquatch, Governor's Ball, and Riot Fest), the duo (guitarist/vocalist Kevin McKeown and drummer Eric Owen) is known for their powerful live performances.

Show up early to get a good spot for Cobi. The Multi-dimensional singer/songwriter recently released Songs From The Ashes (Pt 1).

We caught Cobi at this year’s Basilica Block Party and wrote, “Cobi, a Grand Marais, MN native who was once in the Boston indie-pop band Gentleman Hall opened the day’s entertainment on this front stage, notable for sloped grassy areas, where fans could watch casually. The bluesy singer released a buzzworthy single, ‘Don’t You Cry for Me’ last year, along with follow up, ‘Prophet Story’, ahead of a more full-length release and his loyal local fans gave his trio a warm reception.”

Tour dates:

11/30: Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
12/1: Aspen, CO - Belly Up
12/2: Denver, CO - Globe Hall
12/4: Minneapolis, MN - 7th St Entry
12/5: Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon
12/7: Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
12/8: Nashville, TN - Basement East

Read More Matisyahu Matisyahu will be back in Minneapolis next Saturday, October 24. Billed as "An Intimate Evening with Matisyahu", expect this to be slightly toned down compared to his Live at Stubb's album …

MATISYAHU
+ Orphan, Common Kings
First Avenue
Tue 12/05/2017 (7pm/$25)
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Grammy-nominated Reggae artist Matisyahu is back with his sixth studio album Undercurrent. The new record is a special one, as Matisyahu explains, “This is the first album I've made that is produced by myself and the band with out any outside forces involved. It's my baby. No compromises, full artistic integrity.”

Seeing the singer from previous appearances in 2015, I can tell you that his lyrics are deeply personal, at times based on real topics and ideas: “We've seen Matisyahu before, but Saturday's show was possibly the best show we've ever seen - and it's thanks to clearly hearing every note from his very excellent live band, away from the distractions of a regular "rock" show where fans are constantly talking. Unfortunately, fans weren't used to the sit-down environment of the "theater style" shows. At first everyone was respectful (with some dancing fans going to the back to dance away without obscuring someone's view of the stage). Of course, all that changed when the second set of Matisyahu when everyone stood up (with encouragement from the singer).”

Supporting acts includes Common Kings and Orphan. The former band recently released Lost in Paradise, which appeared #1 on Billboard’s Reggae Chart and #2 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart. Common King’s new single, ‘Cali Girl’, came out in September.

Tour dates:

11/30/2017 Belly Up Aspen Aspen, CO
12/01/2017 Mesa Theater Grand Junction, CO
12/02/2017 Gothic Theatre Englewood, CO
12/03/2017 Slowdown Omaha, NE
12/05/2017 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
12/06/2017 Turner Hall Ballroom Milwaukee, WI
12/07/2017 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
12/08/2017 Delmar Hall St. Louis, MO
12/09/2017 Concord Music Hall Chicago, IL
12/12/2017 St. Andrews Hall Detroit, MI
12/13/2017 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI
12/14/2017 House Of Blues Cleveland, OH
12/15/2017 Rex Theater Pittsburgh, PA
12/16/2017 Theatre Of Living Arts Philadelphia, PA
12/21/2017 Paradise Rock Club Boston, MA
12/22/2017 Paradise Rock Club Boston, MA
12/23/2017 The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY
12/28/2017 Irving Plaza New York, NY
12/29/2017 The Paramount Huntington, NY
03/07/2018 Mystic Theatre Petaluma, CA
03/10/2018 The Catalyst Santa Cruz, CA

Read More Elephant Stone Montreal’s Elephant Stone opened the show, armed with swirling projected images and frontman Rishi Dhir’s sitar to get the evening started on a tranced Indian-tinged beginning. Dhir would later return … Ryan Traster Minneapolis-bred, Portland-based Ryan Traster took to the stage first. The singer-songwriter had an excellent band with him and they played a twenty minute or so set of easy-going folk rock. …

Other shows in the area:

EVANESCENCE
State Theatre
Tue 12/05/2017 (7pm/$40)
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The popular Evanescence (singer/pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody) sold over 17 million copies of their original Fallen album (Wind-Up Records). The band won two Grammy Awards out of seven nominations.

THE DREAM SYNDICATE
+ Elephant Stone
Fine Line Music Café
Tue 12/05/2017 (6:30pm/$50.50)
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Indie rock pioneers The Dream Syndicate is touring in support of How Did I Find Myself Here, the fifth studio album and their debut on Anti- Records.

Elephant Stone to open. Their new remix album Ship of Fools is out now on Elephants On Parade/Burger Records.

We previously caught the Montreal psych-rock trio in 2013 and wrote, “Montreal’s Elephant Stone opened the show, armed with swirling projected images and frontman Rishi Dhir’s sitar to get the evening started on a tranced Indian-tinged beginning. Dhir would later return to join the Black Angels toward the end of their set, but won over several in the crowd with his spirited solos and weaving late 60’s era Beatles/Kinks sounds with a modern edge.”

Tour dates

Dec 01 Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern
Dec 02 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
Dec 03 Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups
Dec 04 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
Dec 05 Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
Dec 06 St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway
Dec 07 Nashville, TN – High Watt
Dec 08 Atlanta, GA – The Earl
Dec 09 Relaigh, NC – Stag’s Head
Dec 10 Richmond, VA – Capitol Ale House
Dec 15 Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theater
Dec 16 San Francisco, CA – Independent

SHAMIR
+ Peaer
7th Street Entry
Wed 12/06/2017 (6pm/$20)
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Father/Daughter Records recently released Shamir’s new album, Revelations. The band is touring this December with support from Peaer.

Tour dates:

Dec 04 - Columbus, OH @ Basement
Dec 05 - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
Dec 06 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
Dec 08 - Detroit, MI @ El Club
Dec 09 - Toronto, ON @ Drake Hotel
Dec 10 - Montreal, QC @ Le Belmont
Dec 11 - Boston, MA @ Great Scott
Dec 14 - Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere
Dec 15 - Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall
Dec 16 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church

THE MARCH DIVIDE / RYAN TRASTER
+ The Wild Vylets
Viking Bar
Wed 12/06/2017 (7pm/FREE)
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San Antonio-based The March Divide (aka songwriter Jared Putnam) recently released their singles compilation. They are playing a free show at the Viking Bar this Wednesday. Expect to hear some great 80s cover songs, including ‘Manic Monday’ and ‘Dancing With Myself’.

Ryan Traster is the co-headliner of this show. The Wild Vylets to open.

The March Divide – Fall 2017 Tour

11/30/2017: Amarillo, TX @ The 806
12/1/2017: Wichita Falls, TX @ Gypsy Uncorked
12/2/2017: Norman, OK @ Red Brick Bar
12/3/2017: Wichita, KS @ Kirby’s Beer Store
12/5/2017: Kansas City, MO @ The Rino
12/6/2017: Minneapolis, MN @ Viking Bar
12/7/2017: St Paul, MN @ Caydense Records & Coffee
12/8/2017: Chicago, IL @ Elbo Room
12/10/2017: St. Louis, MO @ Foam
12/11/2017: Nashville, TN @ Blue Bar
12/12/2017: Johnson City, TN @ Acoustic Coffee House
12/14/2017: Memphis, TN @ Growlers
12/15/2017: San Antonio, TX @ Ventura
12/16/2017: Houston, TX @ Bohemeo’s

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Going for Gold 12

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FOXES
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Neon Gold Records is releasing Foxes' Warrior EP on June 19th, 2012.

Foxes is the stage name for real-life foxy Louisa Rose Allen, who is catching the eyes and ears of music critics, including the Guardian who noted her music as simply "glorious."

Foxes first released Youth showcased her haunting vocals and had over 1 million combined Soundcloud and YouTube plays, which is a big deal to a debut release from an unknown artist. If you watch CW's "Gossip Girl", you might have caught her songs, "Youth" (April 16) and "Home" (April 23).

Look for select US tour dates this summer.


LIONESS
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Lioness' album, The Golden Killer, is out May 8th, 2012 via New Romantic Records. The debut LP took four years in the making, but they'll agree that "timing is perfect".

Since singer Vanessa Fischer is skilled costume maker (she made the lion head on the cover artwork), I did read that their live shows are a bit of a dressup, including skull hats and fancy capes. As it were, they are on tour:

May 3 Brooklyn, NY - Cameo Gallery
May 4 New York, NY - Pianos
May 5 Cleveland, OH - Happy Dog
May 7 Chicago, IL - Township

You can currently download their song, "The Night", for a limited time, via soundcloud.com.




MUX MOOL
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Mux Mool's new video single, "Cash for Gold", can be seen on Pitchfork and YouTube. The video features live action and animation, and some "climactic special effects".

Mux Mool's album, Planet High School was released February 7th, 2012, via Ghostly International Records. He's currently wrapping up his tour:

May 4 - Sacramento, CA - Electronic Music Fest
May 5 - Cambridge, MA - MIT Steer Roast
July 6 - Belden Town, CA - Fractilized Fest
July 13 - Mariahville, NY - Camp Bisco

BLACK PISTOL FIRE
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Black Pistol Fire is having a "Golden Ticket Treasure Hunt" for the Austin CD release this May 3rd (tomorrow). If you're one of the four lucky fans who bought a specially marked CD, you will win the following:

1 Free Gourmet Meal for 2 Purchased and Prepared by Black Pistol Fire (Dine in or delivery option available)
2 Tickets to Black Pistol Fire's CD Release @ Stubbs BBQ May 4th
1 Copy of Black Pistol Fire's New CD "Big Beat '59"
1 Garbage Bag of Wonka Candy
1 Black Pistol Fire T-Shirt
1 Hour of Yard Work by Black Pistol Fire

Hmmm, my lawn does need mowing… Winners, please email your name, phone number and redemption code to riflebirdbookings[a]gmail.com to claim your prize!

BRIEFLY:

BOBAN I MARKO MARKOVIC ORESTAR boban-and-marko-markovic.com Boban i Marko Markovic Orkestar's "Best Of" will be released on a compilation called Golden Horns, coming out June 12th, 2012, via Piranha Musik. Described as "the funkiest expression of their Southern Serbian Roma roots", the album was designed with a dance crowd in mind. "Beatologist" (that's a thing!) DJ Robert Soko explains, "As a DJ, I’ve had nearly twenty years to see the reaction Boban i Marko Markovic Orkestar get from the crowd. Tracks like ‘Khelipe e cheasa,’ ‘Od Srca,’ and ‘Mundo Chochek’ simply kick ass. They get people dancing like crazy."

DAWN GOLDEN & ROSY CROSSES dawngolden.tumblr.com Six producers remixes and re-imagines Dawn Golden & Rosy Crosses' Blow EP, the new remixes will be released under Blow Remixed. DNTEL, The Get, and Shlohmo tackles "Blacks", while Jaycek, Arrange, and Stenchman re-think "White Sun". You can get the six remixes via amazon.com. Look for Dawn Golden & Rosy Crosses' forthcoming debut album on Mad Decent sometime this year.

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