W♥M

Minneapolis: This Week (12/25/2022)

12/22 All Tomorrow's Petty with Caroline Smith, Mason Jennings, Diane  at Turf Club Read More Your Smith Caroline Smith has decided to be now billed as Your Smith. I personally like the name change, because I have said this before, I think the name Caroline Smith is just too common and doesn't jump out at you. ...

Here are some shows, this week, in the Minneapolis/St Paul area.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide

12/22/2022 Thursday

All Tomorrow's Petty
with Caroline Smith,
Mason Jennings,
Diane and more!
at Turf Club
first-avenue.com

The Tom Petty tribute band, All Tomorrow’s Petty, described themselves as “not a ‘tribute’ band”. Instead, they think like a party that you go to… and maybe you hear some songs written by Petty.

Opening will be Caroline Smith… who is billing under her original name. We’ve been writing about Smith since Sep 2008, when she had a full band: Caroline Smith & The Good Night Sleeps.

It’s so weird to see Smith grow as an artist, starting with folk singer/songwriter to something more like 60s soul music. Then for a time, she reinvented herself as Your Smith.

Personally speaking, I like Your Smith’s stagename… even though it must be hard when everyone knew you as Caroline Smith. I can understand going back to using that name.

Mason Jennings and Diane also on the bill.

12/23 Heiruspecs with HEYARLO, Nakara Forjé and DJ Christian Fritz at Turf Club Read More Heiruspecs Red Stag Supperclub, but unfortunately, I did not make it down until 7 o'clock and by that time, Heiruspecs was already on stage. Fear not, I am certain that we'll get around to Romantica down the road. …

12/23/2022 Friday

Heiruspecs
with HEYARLO,
Nakara Forjé and
DJ Christian Fritz
at Turf Club
first-avenue.com

The Pretty Random But What Happened to the Heiruspecs album release party for Heiruspecs, hosted by Longshot, will take place at the Turf Club on December 23rd.

The large hip-hop band (Felix, Muad'dib, Twinkie Jiggles, dVRG, Peter Leggett, Josh Peterson) have been around since the late 90s. If you’re into Rhymesayers and The Roots, you’ll like these guys.

HEYARLO, Nakara Forjé and DJ Christian Fritz to open.

The band writes:

Tickets are moving for our album release show on Friday December 23 (three weeks from today) at Turf Club.

We are releasing a new album that day and we are celebrating with Nakara Forjé, Heyarlo, Host Longshot and DJ Christian Fritz.

Our best advice is to buy tickets now so you can enjoy this awesome lineup and celebration.

12/25 Run Westy Run with Annie and the Bang Bang at 7th St Entry Read More Run Westy Run I am grouping these three shows together because Run Westy Run and Iffy are related. RWR (featuring Daniel, Kirk, Kraig, and Kyle) were never quite as popular as their local peers …

12/25/2022 Sunday

Run Westy Run
with Annie and the Bang Bang
at 7th St Entry
first-avenue.com

What are you doing Christmas Day? We know what local group Run Westy Run (featuring three brothers Kirk, Kyle, and Kraig Johnson) will be doing… they’re playing their annual Christmas/Holiday show. We first mentioned their Xmas shows in Dec 2015… but their Christmas shows probably go back for decades.

Run Westy Run took their name from the children’s book by Gudrun Alcock, about a rebellious pre-teen runaway named Westy. They first came to fame in the 90s with a North and Mid-West tour with Soul Asylum… and since then have established themselves as local heroes.

Open the show will be Annie and the Bang Bang… fronted by songwriter, and guitarist Annie Enneking.

The band writes:

The tradition continues…

Tickets now on sale for Christmas night in the 7th St Entry!

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.

vu (vu@weheartmusic.com) ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ twitter.com

A fine line between Jones and Smith

“If my family tree goes back to the Romans
Then I will change my name to Jones
If my family tree goes back to Napolean
Then I will change my name to Smith”

- “Family Tree” by Belle and Sebastian

Read More Durand Jones & The Indications Hillaryville, LA by-way-of Bloomington, IN neo-soul singer-songwriter and band, Durand Jones and the Indications made for a refreshing “soul evening’ at a recent sold-out stop …

DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS
durandjonesandtheindications.com

Neo soul band Durand Jones & The Indications and 79.5 will stop by the Fine Line Music Café on September 14, 2021, touring in support of their forthcoming album Private Space (Dead Oceans in association with Colemine Records).

We first saw Durand Jones in April 2018 and wrote, “Neo soul needs a new champion- we miss Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley, and locally Sonny Knight – all older stalwarts given a musical rebirth later in life, in careers that made them more popular than ever, but unfortunately all lost recent health battles and are no longer with us. Thankfully, some in the younger generation have picked up that torch to continue on, mixing the timeless traditions of classic soul, with a nod to today’s climate and sounds- enter Durand Jones and the Indications.”

Durand Jones & The Indications Tour Dates:

09/04 - Hershey, PA @ Harrisburg University
09/05 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit Hall
09/07 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
09/08 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
09/10 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
09/11 - Washington DC @ 9:30 Club
09/13 - Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
09/14 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
09/16 - Denver, CO @ Gothic Theater
09/17 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Commonwealth Room
09/20 - San Diego, CA @ Soma
09/21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
09/22 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
09/23 - Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl
09/24 - Dana Point, CA @ Ohana Fest
09/25 - Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre
09/28 - Troutdale, OR @ Edgefield
09/29 - Spokane, WA @ Spokane Pavilion
10/01 - Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theater
10/02 - Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theater
10/03 - Bend, OR @ Les Schwab Ampitheater
10/08 - Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Music Festival
10/28 -10/31 - Live Oak, FL @ Suwanee Hulaween
05/22/2022 - Monterey, CA @ California Roots Festival

Read More Your Smith Caroline Smith has decided to be now billed as Your Smith. I personally like the name change, because I have said this before, I think the name Caroline Smith is just too common and doesn't jump out at you. ...

YOUR SMITH
yoursmithforever.com

Caroline Smith first came to our attention in Sep 2008. Back then, billed as Caroline Smith & The Good Night Sleeps we described the music as Americana or folk.

By the time she released her Half About Being A Woman album, we were surprised to learn that she sounded like old 60s soul with some rhythm and blues. It’s that soul sound that got her on stage with Charles Bradley, you know “The Screaming Eagle of Soul”, in Dec 2013.

In 2016, she moved to Los Angeles, and took on a new stagename, Your Smith.

We saw her at the Fine Line, right before the pandemic shut down the city, in Jan 2020 and said, “The second to the last song on her set was a cover of Martha Wainwright’s “Bloody Mother F***ing A**hole.” The song is special to Smith, as she previously mentioned in 2019, “I have been covering it in my set and night after night I watch how powerful this song is; How deeply people need it and relate to it. It has been an absolute privilege. Thank you, Martha, for giving me my anthem for when I’m feeling powerless and lending your words when I am lost for my own. A truly magical song makes you feel like it was written just for you. I am a survivor of sexual abuse and reclaiming my power is something I actively fight to do every morning I wake up. I will always fight self-doubt and feeling present in my own body. This song makes that fight a little easier for me. If you’re in need of a song that makes you grit your teeth and clench your fists, I hope this song reaches you like it did me.”

Your Smith is returning to the Fine Line, post-pandemic, this July 24, 2021.

vu (vu@weheartmusic.com) ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ facebook.com ♥ twitter.com/weheartmusic

Flashback: Ice Palace at the Varsity Theater, Minneapolis (23 April 2009)

Ice Palace Setlist Outside the Gates Phonebook Pillow Pirates by Thirty Just Wait Lily Hubris Younger in a Year Nuance and Spark Coliseum Slow Motion Fall Devil's Tower Thoughts/Facts Dark Dark Dark Setlist Silver Spade Trouble No More All The Things The Hand Junk Bones Flood Bright Bright Bright Make Time Caroline Smith Setlist Grizzly Bear Tying My Shoes Five Month Too Long Shotgun Green To Grey Lack Of Height Birch Trees & Broken Barns Sally Clench My Teeth Gracie Closing the Doors Read More Ice Palace Ice Palace “ Wonder Subtly Crushing Us Wonder Subtly Crushing Us opens like pure indie rock beatitude; the knee-jerk impulse to look not happy and wearing tiny pants is overwhelming. Phonebook Pillow is probably …

This was a last-minute request to cover this Ice Palace show at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, on April 23, 2009. Unfortunately, during the rush to the venue, I had forgotten to bring my camera.

>>>
Ice Palace just held their CD-release party (Wonder Subtly Crushing Us, released on Earthology Records) last night at the lovely Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. Helping them celebrate are three local bands: Dark Dark Dark, To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie, and Caroline Smith And The Good Night Sleeps.

Judging from last night's audiences, there was a huge influx of alt-country/americana folky crowd of young people. I am told that this kind of music is massive, especially in the mid-west. It's only too bad that, in my opinion, Ice Palace is more guitar indie rock, and To Kill a Petty Bourgeoisie is far too experimental and tribal - which had their own sort of audiences. Still, it all balanced out, I suppose.

Caroline Smith And The Good Night Sleeps: The first time I heard of Caroline Smith was when Brody was raving about her. I think at the time, she didn't really a record or a full band (?), but from the looks of things last night - she seems to be doing quite well so far.

I think the highlight for me was the one acoustic-only song (her upright bassist and percussions took a break), I think on the setlist it's listed as "Gracie", the song after "Clench My Teeth".

To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie: I thought this was the most interesting of all the bands. I think if they had opened up for the Japanese noise band, The Boredoms, they would've fitted right in. Unfortunately, the midwestern folky audience didn't know what to do with Bourgeoisie.

The singer looks half-Asian or something, she's a small thing. I thought she was exclusively the singer, but she did play a little keyboard and also guitar at some point. The best songs on their setlist was when they had live drumming, but the highlight for me was when the violinist joined them on stage for the third song.

Dark Dark Dark: Their name is a bit of a misnomer, they don't seem very dark to me (in fact, Bourgeoisie is a darker band). If their name sounds familiar, that's because we've previously mentioned them a few times, check out Andrew's review.

I was actually kind of excited to see them, their set consists of mostly accordion songs (which sort of made many of their songs to sound Frenchy or even carnival-y). I asked singer Nona about their EP, Love You, Bye, because I wanted to pick it up (since I already had their LP), but she said it was out of print (edit: see tweet below.)

Ice Palace: Clearly, having been touring the country with Cloud Cult has been good to Ice Palace. They were very confident on stage, and everyone had an especially good time rocking out. I will tell you what though: for their first two songs ("Outside The Gates" and "Phonebook Pillow"), they had three guitars, one bass, and drums. Yes, lots of loud clashing layers of guitars, particularly on "Phonebook Pillow".

My favorite songs from the set was the trumpet songs ("Devils Tower", "Thoughts/Facts"). For their finale, they had, I think the drummer from The Good Night Sleeps' Arlen Peiffer joining them on stage to do tambourine.

Please note: This was really last minute, so I didn't have time to prep for a camera. Also, everyone had about a 30-minute set, with the exception of Ice Palace, for obvious reasons. Plus, all the bands had setlists, except for Bourgeoisie - who apparently are rebels... :)

Caroline Smith And The Good Night Sleeps Setlist

Dark Dark Dark Setlist

Ice Palace Setlist

vu (vu@weheartmusic.com) ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ facebook.com ♥ twitter.com/weheartmusic

Your Smith at Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis (21 Jan 2020)

Your Smith at Fine LIne Read More Your Smith Caroline Smith has decided to be now billed as Your Smith. I personally like the name change, because I have said this before, I think the name Caroline Smith is just too common and doesn't jump out at you. ...

Caroline Smith, billed as Your Smith, returned to the Fine Line Music Café on Tuesday, January 21st, as part of her “In Between Plans” tour.

Chelsea Jade opened the show. She was recently in the news for collaborating with Luna Shadows for her single, “Millennia”.

As you can see from the photo below, the Your Smith show was sold out, so fans were packed full of fans on the dance floor. It’s not hard to believe, as she started her career in Minneapolis as Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps, before going solo in 2013, and eventually using her new stage name Your Smith in 2016. Her philosophy on the change, “If something isn’t working for you just burn it down. Do you and change people around you.”

Smith thanked all the Minnesota fans for coming out, and praised Minneapolis music community.

The second to the last song on her set was a cover of Martha Wainwright’s “Bloody Mother F***ing A**hole.” The song is special to Smith, as she previously mentioned in 2019, “I have been covering it in my set and night after night I watch how powerful this song is; How deeply people need it and relate to it. It has been an absolute privilege. Thank you, Martha, for giving me my anthem for when I’m feeling powerless and lending your words when I am lost for my own. A truly magical song makes you feel like it was written just for you. I am a survivor of sexual abuse and reclaiming my power is something I actively fight to do every morning I wake up. I will always fight self-doubt and feeling present in my own body. This song makes that fight a little easier for me. If you’re in need of a song that makes you grit your teeth and clench your fists, I hope this song reaches you like it did me.”

Your Smith’s sophomore EP Wild Wild Woman is available now on Neon Gold Records. Her new song, “In Between Plans” is available to stream and buy on all digital platform. The song was inspired by an acid trip on a catamaran in Nicaragua.

Remaining tour dates:

1.22 - Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern
1.24 - Detroit, MI @ Deluxx Fluxx
1.25 - Toronto, ON @ Drake Underground
1.28 - Boston, MA @ Great Scott
1.29 - Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade
1.30 - Washington, DC @ Songbyrd
1.31 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s

Your Smith at Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis (21 Jan 2020)

brody ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ facebook.com ♥ twitter.com/weheartmusic

Minneapolis: January 17 to January 23, 2020

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from January 17 to January 23, 2020.

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

Your Smith at Fine LIne Read More Your Smith Caroline Smith has decided to be now billed as Your Smith. I personally like the name change, because I have said this before, I think the name Caroline Smith is just too common and doesn't jump out at you. ...

YOUR SMITH
+ Chelsea Jade
Fine Line Music Café
Tue 01/21/2020 (7:30pm/$25/Sold Out)
finelinemusic.com

Your Smith (aka Caroline Smith version 3.0), is returning to the Fine Line Music Café this Tuesday, January 21st. As you know, we’ve been supportive of Smith since her humble beginning in Minneapolis - appearing as Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps in April 2009, as an Americana folk singer (although we did talk about her in Sep 2008).

Then something interesting happened, by the time her album Half About Being A Woman came out in 2013, Caroline Smith had shifted musical direction! We wrote about how her new sound is more like Sixties soul (after seeing her as headliner in Sep 2013). Of course, all of this is confirmed, when she was asked to open up for the screaming eagle of soul, Charles Bradley in Dec 2013.

If that wasn’t enough, Caroline Smith teamed up with Lizzo (who is now an international star!) and a few collaborative singles and co-headlining shows in Sep 2014.

By 2016, Smith moved to Los Angeles and re-invented herself as Your Smith.

Chelsea Jade to open.

Tour dates:

1.14 - San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop
1.15 - Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
1.17 - Salt Lake City, UK @ Kilby Court
1.18 - Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
1.19 - Omaha, NE @ Slowdown Jr.
1.21 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
1.22 - Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern
1.24 - Detroit, MI @ Deluxx Fluxx
1.25 - Toronto, ON @ Drake Underground
1.28 - Boston, MA @ Great Scott
1.29 - Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade
1.30 - Washington, DC @ Songbyrd
1.31 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s

Other shows in the area:

Jordan Davis 2020 Tour Modern Nature 2020 Tour Great Good Fine OK 2020 Tour Ron Pope at Fine Line Fruition at Turf Club Read More Great Good Fine Ok In contrast, Brooklyn's Great Good Fine Ok had a slightly longer 40-min set. Highlight of their set, was midway into their song ‘By My Side’ as Luke "the Shredmaster" Moellman did his best keytar solo. … Ron Pope Ron Pope's new album Work is out now on Brooklyn Basement Records. Rolling Stone Country called him one of the “10 New Country Artists You Need To Know” while Uncut called Pope “Atlanta’s answer to The Boss” …

JORDAN DAVIS
+ Kassi Ashton
Varsity Theater
Fri 01/17/2020 (7pm/$25)
Sat 01/18/2020 (7pm/$25)
varsitytheater.com

Jordan Davis’s upcoming show at the Varsity Theater sold out, so the band decided to quickly book a second show. The Nashville-singer recently released his cover of Jo Dee Messina’s “Heads Carolina, Tails California” on Amazon Music… which I would imagine will go well at his shows in Carolina or California.

Show up early to check out Kassi Ashton.

Tour dates:

01/16/2020 Boondocks Springfield, IL
01/17/2020 Varsity Theater Minneapolis, MN
01/18/2020 Varsity Theater Minneapolis, MN
01/22/2020 Luke Bryan's Crash My Playa
01/23/2020 Luke Bryan's Crash My Playa
01/24/2020 WCOL Birthday Bash
01/24/2020 Luke Bryan's Crash My Playa
01/25/2020 Luke Bryan's Crash My Playa
01/30/2020 Jefferson Theater Charlottesville, VA
01/31/2020 Coyote Joe's Charlotte, NC
02/01/2020 The Buckhead Theatre Atlanta, GA
02/06/2020 Bogart's Cincinnati, OH
02/07/2020 Majestic Theatre Madison, WI
02/10/2020 Jackson, MS
02/29/2020 McDonald Theatre Eugene, OR
03/05/2020 Ace Of Spades Sacramento, CA
03/06/2020 El Rey Theatre Los Angeles, CA
03/13/2020 3Arena Dublin, Ireland
03/14/2020 3Arena Dublin, Ireland
03/21/2020 Rams Head Live! Baltimore, MD
04/17/2020 Tortuga Music Festival
04/18/2020 Tortuga Music Festival
04/19/2020 Tortuga Music Festival

MODERN NATURE
+ Olden Yolk
7th St Entry
Sat 01/18/2020 (8pm/$10)
first-avenue.com

London-based Modern Nature will be stopping by 7th Street this January 18th. Their debut album How To Live, came out on Bella Union earlier this year.

Olden Yolk to open. This is the project led by songwriters Shane Butler and Caity Shaffer.

Tour dates:

Jan. 11 – Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade
Jan. 12 – Boston, MA @ The Lilypad
Jan. 13 – Burlington, VT @ The Monkey House
Jan. 14 – Montreal, QC @ Bar Le ‘Ritz’ P.D.B.
Jan. 15 – Toronto, ON @ The Monarch
Jan. 16 – Detroit, MI @ Deluxx Fluxx
Jan. 18 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry
Jan. 20 – Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups
March 3 - Brighton, UK @ Green Door Store
Mar. 4 - London, UK @ Omeara
Mar. 7 - Antwerp, BE @ Trix Bar
Mar. 9 - Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso
Mar. 11 - Barcelona, ES @ Sala Vol
Mar. 12 - Madrid, ES @ Siroco
Mar. 13 - Oviedo, ES @ Lata De Zinc

GREAT GOOD FINE OK
+ Aaron Taos
7th St Entry
Wed 01/22/2020 (7pm/$13)
first-avenue.com

NYC synthpop duo Great Good Fine OK returns to Minneapolis.

Aaron Taos to open.

Tour dates:

01/18/2020 The Garrison Toronto, ON
01/22/2020 7th St Entry Minneapolis, MN
01/24/2020 The Basement Columbus, OH
01/25/2020 Beachland Tavern Cleveland, OH
01/31/2020 U Street Music Hall Washington, DC
02/01/2020 The Foundry Philadelphia, PA

RON POPE
+ Caroline Spence
Fine Line Music Cafe
Wed 01/22/2020 (7pm/$25)
finelinemusic.com

Nashville singer-songwriter Ron Pope will play the Fine Line Music Café this Wednesday, January 22nd.

Caroline Spence to open.

Tour dates:

January 11 Lincoln Hall Chicago, IL
January 14 Great Hall Toronto, ON
January 15 Union Stage Washington DC
January 16 Foundry at Fillmore Philadelphia, PA
January 17 Sinclair Boston, MA
January 18 Bowery Ballroom New York, NY
January 22 Fine Line Minneapolis, MN
January 24 Bluebird Theater Denver, CO
January 25 The Greek Station Salt Lake City, UT
January 27 Neumos Seattle, WA
January 28 Aladdin Theater Portland, OR
January 30 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA
January 31 Teragram Ballroom Los Angeles, CA
February 1 Crescent Ballroom Phoenix, AZ
February 3 Bronze Peacock Houston, TX
February 5 3Ten @ ACL Austin, TX
February 6 Granada Dallas, TX
February 8 Terminal West Atlanta, GA
April 17 Union Chapel London, UK
April 18 The Stoller Hall Manchester, UK
April 19 Melkweg Amsterdam, Netherlands
April 21 Kulturkirche Köln Cologne, Germany
April 23 Pustervik Göteborg, Sweden
April 24 Hotel Cecil København K, Denmark
April 25 Södra Teatern Stockholm, Sweden
April 27 Parkteatret Scene Oslo, Norway

FRUITION
+ The Mighty Pines
Turf Club
Thu 01/23/2020 (7pm/$15)
turfclub.net

Portland-based roots band Fruition will be stopping by the Turf Club this January 23rd in support of their upcoming Wild As The Night release (available January 17).

The Mighty Pines to open.

Tour dates:

Jan. 15 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up Aspen
Jan. 17 - Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom
Jan. 22 - Des Moines, IA - Wooly’s
Jan. 23 - St. Paul, MN - Turf Club
Jan. 24 - Milwaukee, WI - Back Room
Jan. 25 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
Jan. 26 - Grand Rapids, MI - Pyramid Scheme
Jan. 28 - Ferndale, MI - Parliament Room
Jan. 30 - Concord, NH - Bank of New Hampshire Stage
Jan. 31 - Somerville, MA - ONCE Ballroom
Feb. 1 - Albany, NY - The Hollow
Feb. 5 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl
Feb. 6 - Washington, DC - Union Stage
Feb. 7 - Ardmore, PA - Ardmore Music Hall
Feb. 8 - Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theater
Feb. 9 - Charleston,WV - Mountain Stage
Mar. 3 - Charlottesville, VA - The Southern Cafe
Mar. 5 - Knoxville, TN - Open Chord
Mar. 6 - Nashville, TN - The Basement East
Mar. 7 - Asheville, NC - Asheville Music Hall
Mar. 10 - Covington, KY - Madison Live
Mar. 11 - Indianapolis, IN - HI-FI +
Mar. 12 - Louisville, KY - Zanzabar
Mar. 13 - St Louis, MO - Old Rock House
Mar. 14 - Kansas City, MO - recordBar
Mar. 26-28 - Olympic Valley, CA - WinterWonderGrass
Apr. 1 - Salt Lake City, UT - The State Room
Apr. 2 - Jackson, WY - Pink Garter Theatre
Apr. 3 - Bozeman, MT - Rialto
Apr. 4 - Missoula, MT - Top Hat
Apr. 5 - Sandpoint, ID - Heartwood Center

vu (vu@weheartmusic.com) ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ facebook.com ♥ twitter.com/weheartmusic

Minneapolis: September 20 to September 23, 2018

Ringo Starr at the Ordway Read More Ringo Starr Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band just headlined the State Theatre in Minneapolis. ...

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from September 20 to September 23, 2018.

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

RINGO STARR
Ordway Center
Sun 09/23/2018 (6pm/$79+)
ordway.org

The legendary Beatles drummer, Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band (featuring Colin Hay, Steve Lukather, Gregg Rolie, Graham Gouldman, Warren Ham, and Gregg Bissonette) will be playing the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, September 23rd.

Prices starts at $79 and tops out at $350 (VIP front row).

Tour dates:

09/15/2018 Toyota Oakdale Theatre Wallingford, CT
09/17/2018 Wang Theatre Boston, MA
09/19/2018 Heinz Hall Pittsburgh, PA
09/21/2018 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield, OH
09/22/2018 Chicago Theatre Chicago, IL
09/23/2018 Ordway Center Saint Paul, MN
09/25/2018 Paramount Theatre Denver, CO
09/27/2018 Humphrey's Concerts San Diego, CA
09/28/2018 City National Civic San Jose, CA
09/29/2018 Greek Theatre Los Angeles, CA

Leon Bridges 2018 Tour Jeff Tweedy 2018 Tour Stray Birds’ goodbye letter Tilian 2018 Tour Natalie Prass 2018 Tour Cody Jinks at First Ave Ohmme 2018 Tour Your Smith at First Avenue Mom Jeans / Just Friends 2018 Tour Read More Leon Bridges Breakthrough soul and R&B artist Leon Bridges sold out First Avenue. Kali Uchis to open. Quite impressive for the artist's first ever national tour. If you missed out because it's sold out … Wilco This is not a typical venue for music: Hall’s Island... but it makes sense for a band as massive as Wilco. They’ve simply outgrown First Avenue’s mainstage and need to play a bigger ... James Elkington + James Elkington Palace Theatre The popular Wilco has sold out their double-night appearance at the Palace Theatre in St Paul… so they added a new sold: Friday November 17th (also sold out). ... Natalie Prass If you haven't been keeping up, both Rolling Stones and Time Magazine put Prass on their top list of artists you need to know in 2015. The New Yorker described her sound as "just timeless", never "retro". ... Loud Sun Andrew Jansen (Loud Sun), so much vibez dripping from the speaker when these sweet humans play ... Caroline Smith Beginning the evening on the good foot was Minneapolis-based singer Caroline Smith, whose freshly released new album, Half About Being a Woman (United Interests) ...

Other shows in the area:

LEON BRIDGES
+ Khruangbin
Palace Theatre
Thu 09/20/2018 (7pm/$62/Sold Out)
Fri 09/21/2018 (7pm/$62)
palacestpaul.com

Due to overwhelming demand by selling out the original date (Sep 20), R&B recording artist and songwriter Leon Bridges has decided to add a second show at the Palace Theater set for Friday night.

We saw the singer in Oct 2015 and described, “The 26 year-old has a hit album, Coming Home (Columbia Records) and entered the stage amidst shrieks and screams, in a dark suit and white buttoned up shirt, with his six-piece band in tow, including White Denim guitarist Austin Jenkins, who helped launch his big industry break.”

It’s not too late to hear Bridges’ new album Good Thing live.

Khruangbin to open. The Houston-based instrumental trio’s latest release, Con Todo El Mundo is out now on Dead Oceans/Night Time Stories.

Tour dates:

09/15 - Troutdale, OR @ Edgefield Ampitheatre
09/16 - Vancouver, BC @ PNE Ampitheatre
09/18 - Missoula, MT @ Big Sky Brewing Company
09/20 - St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre
09/21 - St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre
09/23 - Milwaukee, WI @ BMO Harris Pavilion
09/24 - Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom
09/25 - Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
09/27 - Toronto, ON @ RBC Echo Beach
09/28 - Montreal, QC @ Place Des Arts
09/30 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore

JEFF TWEEDY
+ James Elkington
Pantages Theatre
Fri 09/21/2018 (6pm/$49.50/Sold Out)
hennepintheatretrust.org

Jeff Tweedy the singer/songwriter of the super popular group Wilco will be playing the Pantages Theatre on Friday, Sep 21.

British songwriter and performer James Elkington will be opening support for Tweedy.

Tour Dates:

09/19 – Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theater
09/20 – Madison, WI @ Capitol Theater
09/21 – Minneapolis, MN @ Pantages Theatre
09/24 – Bozeman, MT @ Rialto Theatre
09/26 – Spokane, WA @ Bing Crosby Theater
09/28 – Victoria, BC @ Capital Ballroom
09/29 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
09/30 – Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre
10/02 – Portland, OR @ Newmark Theatre

THE STRAY BIRDS
Cedar Cultural Center
Fri 09/21/2018 (Canceled)
thecedar.org

The Stray Birds was originally to play the Cedar Cultural Center on Friday... but they broke up in July, shortly after announcing their new album Let It Pass as their final recording .


TILIAN
+ Royal Coda
Amsterdam Bar and Hall
Fri 09/21/2018 (6pm/$15)
amsterdambarandhall.com

Dance Gavin Dance’s frontman Tilian Pearson (or by his stagename Tilian) is playing the Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St Paul on Friday night. Tilian’s third album The Skeptic is set for release in September 28 via Rise Records.

If you miss this show, no worries, Dance Gavin Dance will be returning to Minneapolis on November 28.

Tour dates:

9.15.18 - Asbury Park, NJ @ House of Independents
9.16.18 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
9.18.18 - Toronto, ON @ Sneaky Dee’s
9.19.18 - Ferndale, MI @ The Loving Touch
9.20.18 - Berwyn, IL @ Wire
9.21.18 - St. Paul MN @ Amsterdam
9.22.18 - Kansas City, MO @ Aftershock
9.23.18 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater

NATALIE PRASS
+ Stella Donnelly
Turf Club
Fri 09/21/2018 (7pm/$25)
turfclub.net

Natalie Prass is headlining the Turf Club on Friday, September 21st. Her new record The Future and the Past is out now ATO Records.

We caught her at SXSW 2015 and said, “Natalie Prass' voice is getting stronger after all of the touring. Fun set including a Janet Jackson cover and a song she said was a MF'ing Disney song which she proceeded to sing holding a plastic Godzilla.”

Tour dates:

09/18 – Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups
09/19 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
09/20 – Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
09/21 – St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club
09/24 – Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
09/25 – Vancouver BC @ Fox Cabaret
09/26 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
09/28 – San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s
09/29 – West Hollywood, CA @ Troubadour
09/30 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
10/02 – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
10/06 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
10/07 – Tulsa, OK @ The Vanguard
10/08 – Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar
10/10 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge

CODY JINKS
+ Alex Williams
First Avenue
Mon 09/22/2018 (8pm/$35)
Tue 09/23/2018 (8pm/$35)
first-avenue.com

American country music singer Cody Jinks is headlining First Avenue on Monday, September 22nd. Since the first show pre-sold so well, Jinks has added another show for Tuesday, September 23rd.

Tour dates:

15/09/2018 Ascend Amphitheater, Nashville, TN
19/09/2018 Boondocks, Springfield, IL
20/09/2018 Sumtur Amphitheater, Papillion, NE
21/09/2018 Sumtur Amphitheater, Papillion, NE
22/09/2018 First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
23/09/2018 First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

OHMME
+ yOya, Loud Sun
Turf Club
Sun 09/23/2018 (7pm/$10)
turfclub.net

Chicago duo Ohmme (multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriters Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart) is touring in support of their debut album Parts (Joyful Noise Recordings). The two will stop by the Turf Club on Sep 23rd.

Tour dates:

09/15 – Vancouver, CA – Westward Fest
09/16 – Seattle, WA – Barboza
09/17 – Boise, ID – Neurolux
09/18 – Salt Lake City, ID – Kilby Court
09/19 – Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge
09/21 – Lincoln, NE – Lincoln Calling
09/22 – Grinnel, IA – Gardner Lounge
09/23 – Minneapolis, MN – Turf Club
09/25 – Milwaukee, WI – Cactus Club
09/26 – St. Louis – The Monocle
09/27 – Indianapolis, IN – State Street Pub
09/28 – Knoxville, TN - The Pilot Light
09/29 – Asheville, NC – Mothlight
09/30 - Durham, NC – The Pinhook
10/01 – Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery
10/02 – New York, NY – C’mon Everybody
10/04 – Gambier, OH – Horn Gallery

YOUR SMITH
+ Baum
First Avenue
Sun 09/23/2018 (8pm/$20)
first-avenue.com

Like Haley Bonar now performing as Haley, or Prince as that weird symbol, Caroline Smith has decided to be now billed as Your Smith. I personally like the name change, because I have said this before, I think the name Caroline Smith is just too common and doesn't jump out at you. The once Minneapolis-native has relocated to Los Angeles, but she still has her fans and family here.

Tour dates:

9.18 - Denver, CO @ Globe Hall
9.20 - Iowa City, IA @ The Mill
9.21 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
9.22 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village
9.23 - Oshkosh, WI @ The Howard
9.25 - Pontiac, MI @ The Pike Room
9.26 - Toronto, ON @ The Drake Hotel
9.29 - Brooklyn, NY @ Knockdown Center
9.30 - Boston, MA @ The Red Room at Cafe
10.2 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
10.3 - Washington DC @ DC9
10.4 - Brooklyn, NY @ Baby's All Right
10.5 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Cafe
10.6 - Cincinnati, OH @ Motr Pub
10.7 - Columbus, OH @ The Basement
10.9 - St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
10.10 - Milwaukee, WI @ Colectivo Coffee
10.11 - La Crosse, WI @ Cavalier Theatre
10.12 - Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews
10.13 - Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room
10.14 - Omaha, NE @ Reverb

MOM JEANS / JUST FRIENDS
+ Mover Shaker, Shortly
Amsterdam Bar and Hall
Sun 09/23/2018 (5:30pm/$13)
amsterdambarandhall.com

Mom Jeans and Just Friends are playing together at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall on September 23rd. Show up early to check out Mover Shaker and Shortly (aka Detroit’s Alex Maniak).

Tour dates:

09/15/18 @ Fubar Lounge in St. Louis, MO
09/18/18 @ Woodlands Tavern in Columbus, OH
09/19/18 @ Sou/18 gate House in Newport, KY
09/23/18 @ Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul, MN
09/25/18 @ /18 e Waiting Room in Omaha, NE
09/26/18 @ Hodi’s Half Note in Fort Collins, CO
09/29/18 @ Sirens in Portland, OR
09/30/18 @ Chop Suey in Seattle, WA

vu (vu@weheartmusic.com) ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ facebook.com ♥ twitter.com/weheartmusic

Minneapolis: September 22 to September 23, 2017

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from September 22 to September 23, 2017.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More Dan Wilson Singer-songwriter/producer Dan Wilson proves you can go home again. As a Tax Day treat for Minneapolis residents, local record store The Electric Fetus hosted Wilson for a free in-store performance on this...

DAN WILSON
at Fitzgerald Theater
Friday 09/22/2017 (7pm/$45.50)
fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org

Dan Wilson’s Re-Covered is out now. The unique album finds the Grammy-winning songwriter reinterpreting songs from his past, including a re-interpretation of his Semisonic band’s hit song ‘Closing Time’.

If you follow Wilson’s career, after Semisonic, he started writing hit songs for other artists, such as songs for Taylor Swift (‘Treacherous’) and Adele (‘Someone Like You’)… so, for the first time, we get to hear how Wilson would approach his own songs.

In addition to the album, there is also a deluxe edition CD with hardcover book, which contains drawings, essays, lyrics, and songwriting observations about all those songs he’s written.

The tour kicks off next Friday, September 22nd, at the Fitzgerald Theater in St Paul.

Tour dates:

9/22: St. Paul, MN - Fitzgerald Theater
9/23: Chicago, IL - City Winery
9/27: Boston, MA - City Winery
9/28: New York, NY - City Winery
9/30: Nashville, TN - City Winery
10/20: Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
10/21: San Francisco, CA - Swedish American Music Hall

Read More Joseph Portland's Joseph are three sisters, Natalie, Allison, and Meegan. They harmonize as only very close family members can achieve. Songs on their set included tracks from Native Dreamer Kin, which came out early in March 2014. …

JOSEPH
at First Avenue
Saturday 09/23/2017 (7pm/$20)
first-avenue.com

All sisters band Joseph (named after their grandfather) is returning to Minneapolis at First Avenue’s mainroom this Saturday. Their new seven-track EP, Stay Awake is available on ATO Records. The collection features some demos, singles, and covers of Tears For Fears’ ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’ and the Rolling Stones’ ‘Moonlight Mile’.

We previously caught the sisters (Natalie, Allison, and Meegan) in 2014 and noted that they have great harmonizing vocals.

Bailen, also a sibling band (twins David and Daniel and their sister Julia) will open the show.

Joseph - North American Tour Dates

9/17 - Burlington, VT @ Grand Point North Festival
9/19 - Ottawa, ON @ Babylon *
9/20 - Toronto, ON @ Mod Club *
9/22 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall *
9/23 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue *
9/24 - Franklin, TN @ Pilgrimage Music
9/26 - Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre #
9/27 - Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi #
9/29 - Birmingham, AL @ Iron City #
9/30 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West #
10/1 - Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall #
10/2 - Ponte Vedra, FL @ Ponte Vedra Concert Hall #
10/4 - New Orleans, LA @ Tipitina's #
10/6 - Austin, TX @ Antone's #
10/7 - Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
10/8 - Dallas, TX @ Tree's #
10/10 - Albuquerque, NM @ KiMo Theatre #
10/12 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom #
10/13 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre #
11/18 - Mexico City, MX @ Corona Capitol

* Bailen opening
# Liza Anne opening

Read More Wild Cub Closer Wild Cub Special guest Nashville-based indie quintet Wild Cub will open the show. Tour dates: 11/02/14 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues … Parade of Lights Los Angeles/Las Vegas alt-electro band Parade of Lights got the evening started with a buoyant set of fresh songs, culled from their two EPs the latest called Golden, was just released on .…

WILD CUB
at Triple Rock Social Club
Saturday 09/23/2017 (7pm/$16)
triplerocksocialclub.com

Wild Cub is playing the Triple Rock Social Club on Saturday, September 23rd, in support of their sophomore album Closer (Mom+Pop).

The last time the band was in town, they opened up for Bleachers in 2014… this time with Closer the band is headlining.

Show up early to check out Parade Of Lights. We caught the electro-rock quartet in 2015 and wrote, “Singer Ryan Daly’s hair has even turned golden since we last saw them, with keys/synth player Michelle Ashley bringing plenty of enthusiasm while bass player Randy Schulte and drummer Anthony Improgo ably held up the back end. For whatever reason, this band that plays bright, sunny electro, was lit as dimly as London’s Underground during the blitz, making for a strange dichotomy that seemed counter to their music, though the songs themselves, remain irresistible.”

Should be a great night of music.

Tour Dates:

9/22 Kansas City, MO The Riot Room
9/23 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social Club
9/25 Chicago, IL Schubas Tavern
9/27 Columbus, OH A&R Music Bar
9/29 Washington, DC DC9 Nightclub
9/30 Philadelphia, PA The Foundry
10/1 Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall
10/4 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom

All dates with Parade Of Lights

Read More Mandolin Orange We caught Mandolin Orange's very first time in Minnesota in 2012. Thankfully that was in July and not January, otherwise the duo might not have decided to come back next, next Sunday, May 31st. ... The Yawpers What are you doing on Black Friday? Head over to the 7th Street Entry to check out Denver’s The Yawpers is currently on tour in support of their new album American Man (Bloodshot Records). ... Babes in Toyland Since I love all-things Riot Grrrls, naturally I wanted to check out Babes in Toyland live. A little trivia, but the legendary Minneapolis band actually fired bassist Courtney Love in 1987. She, of course …

Other shows in the area:

09/22/2017 We saw Mandolin Orange’s very first Minneapolis show in 2012. This time, the band is headlining the Fine Line Music Café this Friday, September 22nd. Rachel Baiman to open for this show, but starting September 27 Bluegass musician Dori Freeman will be joining the band on tour. 8pm, $16.

09/22/2017 Penny and Sparrow (aka Andy Baxter and Kyle Jahnke) is currently on tour in support of their new album Wendigo. The record just came out September 1st. The duo will be stopping by Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant on Friday, September 22nd. Lowland Hum to open. 7pm, $20.

09/22/2017 The Yawpers has a new album Boy in a Well on Bloodshot Records. They’ll be previewing some of those songs on this upcoming show at the 7th Street Entry on Friday. The Person & The People will open. 8pm, $12.

09/22/2017 Everybody’s favorite riot punk band Babes in Toyland is headlining First Avenue’s mainroom. Porcupine and Bruise Violet to open. 8pm, $20.

09/22/2017 Denver-based roots quintet Trout Steak Revival is playing the Turf Club on September 22nd. Jack Klatt Trio to open. 8pm, $12.

09/23/2017 SurlyFest 2017 is this Saturday at Surly Brewing Co… rain or shine! Lineup: Dr. Kielbasa, Black-eyed Snakes, Black Market Brass, Heiruspecs, 4ontheFloor, DJ Shannon Blowtorch, and Caroline Smith. 11am, Free

09/23/2017 Astrid S has sold out her upcoming 7th Street Entry show in Minneapolis. Jasmine Thompson will open. Please note that the all-ages show starts at 4pm! 4pm, $15/Sold Out.

09/23/2017 Rise Against with Pierce The Veil and White Lung are playing at the Skyway Theatre on Saturday. 6pm, $37.50.

vu (vu@weheartmusic.com) ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ facebook.com ♥ twitter.com/weheartmusic

Minneapolis: May 19 to May 22, 2017

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from May 19 to May 22, 2017.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More Art-A-Whirl Art-A-Whirl... yeah, it's a dumb name, but what can you do? It's that time of the year again, the NEMAA (Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association) is putting together their annual Art-A-Whirl … Caroline Smith Beginning the evening on the good foot was Minneapolis-based singer Caroline Smith, whose freshly released new album, Half About Being a Woman (United Interests) ...

THE LIQUID ZOO 2017
at Bauhaus Brew Labs
05/19/17-05/21/2017 (Free)
bauhausbrewlabs.com

As part of the Art-A-Whirl event this weekend, Bauhaus Brew Labs has put together its The Liquid Zoo event.

Presented by Down In The Valley, Revival, Parlour Bar, and 89.3The Current, The Liquid Zoo is where best-in-class musicians, artists and food & beverage purveyors collide, igniting an unforgettable experience in which attendees can revel in local & national talent in the company of their friends & community. All events are free for all ages, 21+ to drink.

Lineup

Friday
Nightlights
Viva Knievel

Saturday
Caroline Smith 9:00 PM
Heiruspecs 8:00 PM
Communist Daughter 7:00 PM
Black Market Brass 6:00 PM
Night Moves 5:00 PM
ZULUZULUU 4:00 PM
Royal Canoe 3:00 PM
FRAEA 2:00 PM
SOLID GOLD 1:00 PM
Nooky Jones 12:00 PM
DJ Shane Kramer of TRANSMISSION Music (Day Long DJ)

Sunday
DJ Shane Kramer of Transmission Music

Read More Mark Mallman Did you miss Mark Mallman’s double appearances at the Icehouse last March 25th and 26th? No problem, catch him again at the Icehouse this upcoming Saturday, July 9th. … Marijuana Deathsquads Given the fact that both drummers performed four sets over two nights (both were a part of openers Marijuana Deathsquads as well), any minor missed beat could have been easily forgiven. .… Pert Near Sandstone This was Pert Near’s Ship of Fools 7” Release Party and a party is exactly what it was. This band brought the energy, the fun, and the talent to First Avenue …

WHIRLYGIG 2017
at Indeed Brewing Company
05/19/17-05/21/2017 (Free)
indeedbrewing.com

The annual Whirlygig (part of the Art-A-Whirl weekend festival) will be taking place at the Indeed Brewing Company this weekend. The lineup is listed below.

This event is cash only and will run rain or shine. Wristbands will be required to enter for anyone who will be drinking and cost $1 with proceeds benefitting our charitable giving program, Indeed We Can.

Lineup

Friday May 19th
6pm - Ayvah
7pm - Pornonono
8pm - Andrew Broder
9pm - Marijuana Deathsquads

Saturday May 20th
1pm - Porch Knights
2pm - Ripper
3pm - Matt Latterell
4pm - COZY
5pm - Fury Things
6pm - Nato Coles & the Blue Diamond Band
7pm - Birthday Suits
8pm - The Mighty Mofos
9pm - Mark Mallman

Sunday May 21st
1pm - Inventions and Dimensions
2pm - Jack Klatt
3pm - Gabe Barnett & them Rounders
4pm - Lydia Liza
5pm - Pert Near Sandstone

Read More JMSN Los Angeles' Christian Berishaj, or otherwise known as his stage name JMSN ('Jameson') released his JMSN (Blue Album) last December 9, 2014, via White Room Records. … The Family Crest However, not all is lost, San Francisco's The Family Crest will be in town at the 7th Street Entry on July 6th in support of their album Beneath the Brine (Tender Loving Empire). … Wale Wale is from Washington, DC, and he was/is currently on tour. Since the previous dates have come and gone, below are the one remaining date (he is playing Chicago tonight) … Windhand Windhand has a new album called Soma, coming out September 17th on Relapse Records. The Richmond band also announced a Winter tour with High On Fire and Kvelertak …

Other shows in the area:

05/20/17 Chris Thile to be featured on A Prairie Home Companion at Fitzgerald Theater in St Paul. 4:45pmpm, $31.

05/20/17 Jmsn ( Los Angeles-based singer / songwriter / producer Christian Berishaj) returns to Minneapolis at the Triple Rock Social Club this Saturday. Quiñ and Alcordo to join Jmsn on this show. 8pm, $13.

05/20/17 Low Cut Connie (Adam Weiner, James Everhart, Will Donnelly, Larry Scotton, and Lucas Rinz) will be in town in support of their latest Dirty Pictures (Part 1) via Contender Records. The album was recorded on analog tape at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN and is now available for pre-order. Scantron to open. 8pm, $11.

05/20/17 The Family Crest is playing Turf Club in St Paul this Saturday. The band’s latest EP Prelude to War is available now. NPR’s All Songs announced the EP earlier this year and said first song ‘Mirror Love’ as “a track urging people to express their political dismay … extends into new sonic territory for the group, capturing the late '70s sounds of the Bee Gees in both beat and chorus" adding “this band is a must–see live!” Trevor Sensor to open. 8pm, $13.

05/20/17 Wale (not to be confused with Whale) to headline Skyway Theatre this Saturday. 7pm, $25.

05/21/17 Bonobo is headlining First Avenue this Sunday in support of his latest record Migration. Fakear will open. 7pm, $25.

05/21/17 Tall Heights will headline the 7th Street Entry on Sunday. Show up early to check out rising Vermont singer/songwriter Henry Jamison in support of his critically-acclaimed EP The Rains (Akira Records). 7pm, $13.

05/21/17 Canadian band The Birthday Massacre is headlining the Cabooze on May 21st. Army Of The Universe and Ludovico Technique to open. 7pm, $10.

05/22/17 This Monday, Windhand will headline the 7th Street Entry. Satan's Satyrs will open. 7:30pm, $15.

vu (vu@weheartmusic.com) ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ facebook.com ♥ twitter.com/weheartmusic

Lizzo at First Avenue, Minneapolis (06 February 2016)

Lizzo Setlist Ain't I Betcha Ride Humanize Bother Me B.G.S.W. The Fade 1 Deep The Realest En Love Grrrl Prty Set GRRRL Anthem Night Watch Poppin’ My Skin Jang a Lang -- Encore -- Happy Birthday To You with Har Mar Superstar Let 'Em Say with Caroline Smith Batches and Cookies with Sophia Eris Faded Tour Dates Feb 13 - MojaMoja Brunch - Los Angeles, CA Feb 17 - Daytrotter Downs - Davenport, IA Feb 18 - Subterranean - Chicago, IL ^ Feb 19 - Majestic Theatre - Madison, WI ^ Feb 20 - Turner Hall Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI ^ May 20 - 22 - Hangout Music - Gulf Shores, AL May 27- 29 - Boston Calling Music - Boston, MA Jun 09 - 12 - Bonnaroo - Manchester, TN ^ w/ Cavanaugh Read More Lizzo We’re very proud of local Lizzo making it “big” outside of Minneapolis. The grrrl recently premiered her single/music video for "Humanize" Video on the Guardian. Her album Big GRRRL ...

Lizzo is not a small girl. Her tagline is "Big GRRRL, Small World". She has curves and isn't afraid to show them off as she proved last night when she came out in a leotard type outfit with a jacket on top. She didn't care that her legs would jiggle as she danced. She made fun of people staring at her butt multiple times. She was beautiful and she was doing it, jiggle and all. To see someone get on stage in front of a sold out First Avenue show (about 1,500 people) and flaunt what they have even though it's not the standard, that's beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

Lizzo's music is just as, if not more, beautiful than she is. She can get down and dirty with the best rappers in the scene. She can spit words like fire when she needs to and you can still understand every single word. She can spout off these lines while completely commanding the crowd and moving all over the stage. Then there are times when Lizzo's voice gets so soulful that you get those goosebumps creeping up your arms and down your neck. Regardless of what style Lizzo is singing, she does it flawlessly every time.

Grrrl Prty

In the middle of the set, an impromptu Grrrl Prty set took place. I have seen Grrl Prty before and they always bring the house down. Okay, maybe these things weren't too surprising, they were actually quite predictable because of who Lizzo is and the crowd she runs with but, it was still super exciting and fun.

The night was full of surprises. Local legends Har Mar Superstar and Caroline Smith ended up joining Lizzo on stage towards the end of her set. It happened to be Har Mar's birthday so, of course, we had to sing happy birthday to the legend. Caroline Smith did a great collaboration with Lizzo for the song “Let ‘Em Say” and seeing them perform it live was a dream come true.

DJ Sophia Eris

The crowd was electric from the beginning of DJ Sophia Eris' opening set (she is a member of Grrrl Prty and Lizzo's DJ) to the very end of Lizzo's set.

Lizzo played her new album Big Grrrl Small World from front to back and ended with her hit song, and my favorite song of hers, “Faded”. It didn't matter if it was a fast rap song that she was playing or if it was a soulful ballad. She had the crowd in the palm of her hand, right where they belonged.

The whole professionalism of the show was off the charts. I remember the first couple of times I saw Lizzo. It wasn't bad, she was always great, but last night seemed completely different. It's crazy to see an artist grow so much within such a short period of time. Her show was put together. Every movement has a purpose and every word, whether in a song or in between songs, was said (or sung) with conviction. Lizzo's dancers never missed a step and she never missed a note.

Lizzo seemed truly humbled by the sold out crowd. She fought back tears of joy as she thanked the crowd from the bottom of her heart. Every word she said was just as genuine as every lyric she sang.

Last night was a great night to celebrate a truly amazing woman. Lizzo is a force to be reckoned with and stands for something that I can completely get behind-- keeping it real.

Lizzo at First Avenue, Minneapolis (06 February 2016)

langen (langen@weheartmusic.com) ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ twitter.com/weheartmusic

Lizzo and Caroline Smith at First Avenue, Minneapolis (27 Sep 2014)

Photo Gallery Lizzo and Caroline Smith Lizzo and Caroline Smith Lizzo and Caroline Smith Setlist Setlist Let 'Em Say All That I Know Is (I'm Your Baby) Push It Batches & Cookies Buy Me Something Tanktop ;;; W.E.R.K Pt. II Hot Dish Lizzie Borden Half About Go Kind of Man Bloodstyle Bloodlines F**** A***** Grrrl Anthem Bus Passes and Happy Meals Wut U Mean Walking Off The One Thing Magazine Child of Moving Faded -- Encore -- Run the World Read More Lizzo Lizzo, The Grrrl Prty hip-hopper considered Rock the Garden a “some day” gig and was honored to open the event. We last saw her showing her impressive soul chops ... Caroline Smith Beginning the evening on the good foot was Minneapolis-based singer Caroline Smith, whose freshly released new album, Half About Being a Woman (United Interests) ...

It was a typical grrrl prty with Lizzo and Caroline Smith at First Avenue last night, as they unite to celebrate women power.

Co-sponsored by The Women's Foundation of Minnesota, 89.3 The Current, and Radio K, Saturday's show was quickly sold out, so they stepped in and added another show on Friday. Unlike the Friday show, Saturday's show started much later than originally scheduled (Lizzo & Caroline set time were listed at 9:15pm, but in fact they started after 10pm).

Grrrl Prty presents Tawst

The party started with Grrrl Prty presents Tawst, which were two DJs, Shannon Blowtorch and Sophia Eris, from Grrrl Prty. The two kept the floor moving, as they live mix (and sometime Eris would sing over) their favorite dance hits, from Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" to Mystikal's "Shake ya Ass" to Lauryn Hill's "Doo-Wop (That Thing)" ... but they seem to have a thing for House of Pain, as they used "Jump" in the beginning and near the end of their nearly hour-long set.

The Caroline Smith and Lizzo tag team is interesting, only because they are from two different music genre: Lizzo in the alternative hip hop and DJ scene with bands like The Chalice and Grrrl Prty, while Smith was originally from the folk/Americana scene, then pivot to more of a neo-soul sound. The extra long show proved that the two music genre can co-exist, and, yes, can seamlessly flow from one performer to another.

With that said, the two stormed out strong with their new single, "Let 'Em Say", and then Smith faded in the background as Lizzo took charge of her songs and vice versa on Smiths-lead songs. The way the two wrote the setlist, each singer had their moment in the spotlight and it made for a nice flow.

The only thing consistent was that the band, The Good Night Sleeps (complete with soul backup singers and a live DJ/keys), remained on stage throughout the two hour set (!) and playing backup music to all the songs live - except for the rare exception of being 'kick off the stage' after "F**** A*****" and then leaving the stage and returning for the encore.

Interestingly enough, Lizzo covered Salt-n-Pepa's song "Push It", however it sounded much different live, so different that I wouldn't even call it a cover (the key rift was not played and it was stripped down to just the "Oooh baby baby" part with some of the rap part). The other Lizzo highlight was her ability to play a flute as the intro to "Bloodline".

Not a surprise, but Grrrl Prty joined Lizzo and Smith on stage for a couple of songs, and of course, during the encore.... however when Lizzo and Caroline Smith (and the rest of Grrrl Prty) took off their clothes and started dancing in their underwear on stage after "Magazine", that was an interesting surprise! Sorry fellas, I didn't snap any pictures out of respect for the ladies; you just had to be there.

Who knows when the next Lizzo and Caroline Smith show will be, with Lizzo heading out on tour to the UK, but the next time these two get together - you should be there for the grrrl prty. Lizzo and Caroline's single "Let 'Em Say" is out now and proceeds benefits the Women's Foundation of Minnesota.

Lizzo and Caroline Smith, with Grrrl Prty, at First Avenue, Minneapolis (27 Sep 2014)

vu (vu@weheartmusic.com) ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ twitter.com/weheartmusic