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Minneapolis: May 04 to May 05, 2018

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from May 04 to May 05, 2018.

Read more: Minneapolis Music Guide.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra at First Ave Poster Read More Unknown Mortal Orchestra Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Summer U.S. tour starts tomorrow, June 14th! The band is touring in support of II, out now via Jagjaguwar. You may remember that we caught the …

UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA
+ Makeness
First Avenue
Fri 05/04/2018 (8pm/$20)
first-avenue.com

New Zealand psychedelic rock Unknown Mortal Orchestra is back in town for their fourth album Sex & Food (Jagjaguwar). We caught the band in June 2013 and said, “Of course, this tour is for their second album, II, so we got those songs in spades, although they did sneak in some songs from their self-titled debut, like "How Can You Luv Me" and "Thought Ballune".”

Show up early to check out Scottish producer Makeness, who will be playing a few tracks from his debut album Loud Patterns (out now on Secretly Canadian).

2018 Tour Dates

05/1 - Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre
05/2 - Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
05/3 - Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
05/4 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
05/7 - Seattle, WA @ The Moore Theatre
05/8 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
05/9 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
05/10 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
05/11 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
05/12 - Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy and Harriet's
05/18 - Hamburg @ Uebel & Gefährlich
05/19 - Berlin @ Kesselhaus
05/20 - Heidelberg @ Karlstorbahnhof
05/21 - Düsseldorf @ zakk
05/22 - Paris, France @ La Gaîté Lyrique
05/24 - London @ Roundhouse
05/25 - Bristol @ SWX
05/26 - Manchester @ Strange Waves
05/27 - Leeds @ World Island
05/28 - Brussels, Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique
05/30 - Bordeaux, France @ Rock School Barbey
05/31 - Barcelona, Spain @ Primavera Sound
06/3 - Nantes, France @ Indigènes Festival
06/4 - Dublin, Ireland @ Forbidden Fruit Festival
06/8 - Porto, Portugal @ NOS Primavera Sound
06/10 - Hilvarenbeek @ Best Kept Secret
07/6 - Richmond, VA @ The National
07/7 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
07/8 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
07/9 - Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre
07/11 - New Orleans, LA @ Republic
07/12 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
07/13 - Austin, TX @ Stubbs BBQ
07/14 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
07/16 - Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
07/17 - Ogden, UT @ Ogden Amphitheatre
07/18 - Las Vegas, NV @ Vinyl at Hard Rock
07/19 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
07/21 - Los Angeles, CA @ FYF Fest
07/23 - Missoula, MT @ The Top Hat
07/24 - Billings, MT @ The Pub Station
07/26 - Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
08/9 - Budapest, Hungary @ Sziget Festival
08/10 - Basel, Switzerland @ Open Air Basel
08/11 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Haven
09/5 - Christchurch @ The Foundry Bar
09/6 - Dunedin @ Glenroy Auditorium
09/7 - Wellington @ Hunter Lounge
09/8 - Auckland @ Auckland Town Hall
09/12 - Melbourne @ Forum Theatre
09/14 - Adelaide @ Fat Controller
09/15 - South Brisbane @ Brisbane Festival
09/16 - Newtown @ Enmore Theatre
09/18 - Perth @ Badlands
09/23 - Tokyo, Japan @ WWWX
11/21 – London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall

Joshua Hedley 2018 Poster Sofi Tukker 2018 Poster The Suffers 2018 Poster Trampled By Turtles at Palace Poster Read More The Suffers And if you’re taking a convertible down to the Gulf Coast, from Galveston to Muscle Shoals, an ideal soundtrack would be the ‘70s-inspired rock and soul sound of The Suffers, who brought along that feeling with them, in a joyful sixty minute … Trampled by Turtles Trampled By Turtles (aka TBT) had a very special two-day CD release shows for Friday and Saturday at First Ave, in Minneapolis. For the first night, they were supported by The Devil Makes Three ... The Pines Looking for something to do over the weekend? The Pines are doing a residency of sorts at the Cedar Cultural Center tomorrow and Saturday (November 22nd and 23rd). … Frankie Lee Expect Rodriguez and Jacobs to play some country-ish folk tunes. Opening up is local alt-country Frankie Lee, not to be confused with the 70s bluesman of the same name. …

Other shows in the area:

JOSHUA HEDLEY
+ Dusty Heart
7th Street Entry
Fri 05/04/2018 (7pm/$12)
first-avenue.com

Joshua Hedley is touring for his critically acclaimed debut album, Mr. Jukebox (Third Man Records).

Duo Dusty Heart (Barbara Jean and Molly Dean) to open.

Tour dates:

05/1—Los Angeles, CA—Hi Hat
05/3—Evanston, IL—SPACE
05/4—Minneapolis, MN—7th St Entry
05/5—Davenport, IA—Raccoon Motel
05/25—Austin, TX—Hot Luck Festival 2018
06/7—Little Rock, AR—Clinton Presidential Lawn
06/8—Tunica, MS—Bluesville, Horseshoe Casino
06/25—Grand Rapids, MI—Frederik Meijer Gardens
06/27 & 28—Chicago, IL—Thalia Hall
07/19—Newtown, NSW, Australia—Leadbelly
07/20—Marrickville, NSW, Australia—Marrickville Bowling Club
07/21—Castlemaine, VIC, Australia—The Bridge Hotel
07/22—Northcote, VIC, Australia—Northcote Social Club
07/26—Oakleigh South, VIC, Australia—Caravan Music Club

SOFI TUKKER
+ LP Giobbi
Fine Line Music Cafe
Fri 05/04/2018 (8pm/$16/Sold Out)
finelinemusic.com

Sofi Tukker has sold out the Fine Line Music Café show in Minneapolis this Friday. The duo (Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern) is touring in support of their debut album Treehouse.

Show up early to check out LP Giobbi.

Tour Dates:

5/1: Detroit, MI @ El Club
5/2: Chicago, IL @ Metro
5/4: Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Café
5/5: Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room
5/7: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
5/8: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
5/9: Austin, TX @ Vulcan Gas Co
5/11: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
5/12: Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf
5/14: Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
5/16: Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
5/17: Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
5/18: Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
5/20: Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
5/21: Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom

THE SUFFERS
+ Krystal Metcalfe
7th Street Entry
Sat 05/05/2018 (8pm/$10)
first-avenue.com

Houston's award-winning 8-piece ensemble The Suffers will try and fit on stage at the 7th Street Entry once again. We caught the large band in June 2015 and said, “Make Some Room is not only the title of the recent EP from The Suffers (on Rhyme and Reason Records), but was also the edict as the band and venue’s personnel tried to clear enough stage space for all ten members. With percussionists and guitarists wedged in back, and the horn section, keys and bass up front, the band managed to make it work and make the audience work a little too, during their hour-long set.”

The Suffers’ forthcoming sophomore album Everything Here will be out July 13, 2018, via Shanachie Entertainment.

Chicago’s Krystal Metcalfe to open.

2018 North American Tour

Tour dates:

May 1 - Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark
May 3 - Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern
May 4 - Davenport, IA @ The Stardust
May 5 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
May 8 - Kansas City, MO @ Recordbar
May 10 - St. Louis, MO @ Blueberry Hill Duck Room
May 11 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement East
May 12 - Black Mountain, NC @ Leaf Festival
May 25 - Quincy, WA @ Sasquatch! Music Festival
Jun 23 - Cornville, AZ @ Tilted Earth Festival
Jun 28 - Rochester, NY @ Rochester Jazz Festival
Jun 30 - Waitsfield, VT @ Friendly Gathering
Jul 7 - Marshfield, MA @ Levitate Festival
Jul 19 - Scranton, PA @ The Peach Music Festival
Aug 25 - Arrington, VA @ Lockn' Festival

TRAMPLED BY TURTLES
Palace Theatre
Fri 05/04/2018 (7pm/$25/Sold Out)
Sat 05/05/2018 (7pm/$25/Sold Out)
first-avenue.com

Popular Minnesota band Trampled By Turtles will be playing a two-night residency at the Palace Theatre on Friday & Saturday. Both shows are sold out. The sextet’s new album Life Is Good On The Open Road is out now.

The Pines to open for Friday, while Frankie Lee to open for the Saturday show.

Tour dates:

May 4 – St. Paul, MN – The Palace Theatre ^^
May 5 – St. Paul, MN – The Palace Theatre ++
May 6 – Madison, WI – Capitol Theater $$
May 8 – Boston, MA – House of Blues **
May 9 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer **
May 11 – New York, NY – Playstation Theater **
May 12+13 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club **
May 15 – Raleigh, NC – Ritz **
May 17 – Asheville, NC – Highland Brewing Company **
May 18 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium **
May 19+20 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall ##
June 21 – Tahoe, NV – Montbleau @@
June 22 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theatre @@
June 23 – San Diego, CA – Humphreys Concerts @@
June 27 – Seattle, WA – Woodland Park Zoo @@
June 29 – Portland, OR – Oregon Zoo Amphitheater @@
June 30 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom @@
July 19 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre &&
July 21 – Missoula, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater XX
July 22 – Bozeman, MT – Bridger Brewing XX

^^ – The Pines
++ – Frankie Lee
$$ – Dead Horses
** – Hiss Golden Messenger
## – Actual Wolf
@@ – Deer Tick
&& – The Oh Hellos + Dead Horses
XX – The Lil Smokies

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Minneapolis: February 9 to February 12, 2017

Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from February 9 to February 12, 2017.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More Red Sun Rising Red Sun Rising from Akron, Ohio, was one of the band who opened up the show ... touring in support of their debut album Polyester Zeal (Razor & Tie). . ....

POP EVIL
at The Cabooze
Thursday, 02/09/17, 7pm ($20)
cabooze.com

Michigan’s Pop Evil (featuring singer Leigh Kakaty) will be headlining the Cabooze this Thursday. The band’s latest release Up is available now.

Joining them on tour will be rock radio chart toppers Red Sun Rising (not to be confused with Red Tide Rising). The band is touring in support of their debut record Polyester Zeal, out now on Razor & Tie. We previously saw the band in October 2015 and said, “These guys have been around since 2007 but haven't really gotten the attention they deserve. That is all about to change. They blew me away last night. Mike Protich, singer, has a voice like I have never heard before. He is fronting a metal band but has a voice that would turn all the chairs on The Voice. That's something that you don't get all the time. There's nothing wrong with a metal singer that can't sing, that's part of the charm for me. But when you have a singer that is nailing every note and actually has feeling in his voice, that's something special and that's exactly what this band has.”

Also on the bill is Badflower (not to be confused with Badfinger). The band is described as “one of L.A.’s most buzzed-about rock ‘n’ roll bands.” The band features Josh Katz [vocals, guitar], Joe Morrow [lead guitar, backing vocals], Alex Espiritu [bass], and Anthony Sonetti [drums]—has shared stages with the likes of KONGOS and The Veronicas. They are signed to John Varvatos Records.

Tour dates:

2/04 - Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theatre
2/06 - Des Moines, IA - Wooly's
2/09 - Minneapolis, MN - The Cabooze
2/10 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
2/11 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
2/12 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogarts
2/14 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues*
2/16 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
2/18 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
2/19 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts
2/22 - Indianapolis, IN - Deluxe
2/23 - Niagara Falls, NY - Rapids theatre
2/24 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit

*Without Red Sun Rising

Read More LÉON Fresh from an appearance a few days before on The Late Late Show with James Cordon, Swedish singer LÉON found herself along the banks of Lake Minnetonka, for a promotional ...

LÉON
at 7th Street Entry
Friday, 02/10/17, 7pm ($15)
first-avenue.com

Swedish singer LÉON (not be confused with Germany’s Leon, Swedish singer Janet Leon, Leon Bridges, Leon Else, Leon of Athens, King of Leon, etc.) is back in Minnesota this week. We previously saw her in August 2016 and wrote, “The statuesque 22-year old Swede began the afternoon with the EP’s title track, a video of which, has just debuted online. Lyrically, like Tove Lo, she gets sometimes brutally honest, not afraid to mix a curse word or two in to get her point across, as on the un-recorded and unreleased song, ‘For You’.”

Show up early to check out Nigeria-born but England-based Jacob Banks. The British singer-songwriter/producer recently released his new single ‘Monster 2.0’, featuring Boogie, via Interscope Records.

Banks is a special guest on this North American tour, per LÉON, so you can count her as a fan.

Tour dates:

02/04 New York NY - Bowery Ballroom
02/06 Montreal, QC - Bar Le Ritz PDB
02/07 Toronto, ON - The Garrison
02/09 Chicago, IL - Schubas
02/10 Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
02/13 Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
02/14 Vancouver, BC - Biltmore Cabaret
02/15 Seattle, WA - Barboza
02/17 San Francisco, CA - PopScene
02/18 Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy
02/19 Santa Ana, CA - Constellation Room
02/20 San Diego, CA - Casbah
02/23 Dallas, TX - Three Links
02/24 Austin, TX - Antone’s Nightclub
02/26 New Orleans, LA - Gasa Gasa
02/27 Atlanta, GA - Vinyl
02/28 Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge

Read More Priests Sister Polygon Records (not to be confused with British label Polygon Records) is releasing Priests’ Nothing Feels Natural on January 27th. Priests is also doing ...

Other shows in the area:

02/09/17 Meat Wave is playing the 7th Street Entry.

02/10/17 Dead Man Winter is headlining First Avenue this Friday. The band’s latest release Furnace was produced by Trampled By Turtles’ frontman Dave Simonett.... so expect a hint of progressive bluegrass in their record. Opening up for DMW will be The Pines and Erik Koskinen.

02/10/17 Robert Ellis is embarking on 2017 extensive tour... stopping by the Turf Club in St Paul this Friday. If you miss him this week because of prior commitments - don't worry he'll be back with Nikki Lane in March. Ellis’ new self-titled album came out in June via New West Records.

02/10/17 Ronnie Baker Brooks released Times Have Changed, his first album in 10 years! To celebrate, Brooks is going on tour and will be at the Minnesota Music Café in Saint Paul this Friday. We previously saw the Blues singer in November 2016.

02/11/17 Cloud Nothings will be headlining Fine Line Music Café on Saturday in support of his new record Life Without Sound (Carpark Records).

02/11/17 We’ve already previously mentioned that Priests is on tour for Nothing Feels Natural (Sister Polygon Records). The band headlines 7th Street Entry, with Stef Chura to open.

02/12/17 Chicago-based breakout artist Noname will be at the 7th Street Entry with Ravyn Lenae.

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Minneapolis: November 25, 2016

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area on November 25, 2016.

NOTE: It’s Black Friday! Also on this date (11/25) The Pines will be back at the Cedar Cultural Center.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More Har Mar Superstar Har Mar Superstar (aka Sean Tillmann) is back with Best Summer Ever. The album will be available April 15, 2016 on Cult Records, LLC... but you can expect to hear preview of the new songs on this upcoming show on Wednesday … Ggoolldd Milwaukee’s Ggoolldd (Margaret Butler, Nick Ziemann, Mark Stewart, Thomas Gilbert, and Nick Schubert) was up next. Singer and dramatic dancer Margaret Butler announced the ...

HAR MAR SUPERSTAR
at First Avenue
Friday, 11/25/16, 8pm ($20)
first-avenue.com

Har Mar Superstar’s Best Summer Ever is about to end at his homecoming gig this Black Friday, November 25th. We caught the band in April 2016 and wrote, “Har Mar Superstar is a staple in the Minnesota music scene. Even though he moved away for a couple of years, we claimed him as ours. He announced earlier this week that he was moving back and will be calling Minnesota his home again. Little did he know, he really never left as far as his fans were concerned.”

The singer’s latest album Best Summer Ever is out now.

Tickle Torture and Ggoolldd to open. Be sure to show up early to catch Ggoolldd... we caught them in October 2016 and they were truly excellent: “Milwaukee’s Ggoolldd (Margaret Butler, Nick Ziemann, Mark Stewart, Thomas Gilbert, and Nick Schubert) was up next. Singer and dramatic dancer Margaret Butler announced the band’s name, followed by a joke, “It sounds just like how it’s spelled.”... Musically, the band like a fun electro/pop dance party. Most of their set included songs from their debut Gold+ album... but their latest single ‘Undercovers’ came out October 7, 2016.”

Tour dates:

11/18 – Austin, TX @ Continental Club
11/19 – Austin, TX @ Continental Club
11/20- TBA
11/21 – Little Rock, AR @ Stickyz Rock n Roll
11/22 – Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
11/25- First Avenue, Minneapolis

* = Sweet Spirit are main support

Read More 4onthefloor Gabe Douglas, normally the guy in charge of the 4onthefloor. Check out the band on their latest …

THE4ONTHEFLOOR
at 7th Street Entry
Friday, 11/25/16, 8pm ($20)
first-avenue.com

THE4ONTHEFLOOR
at Turf Club
Saturday, 11/26/16, 8pm ($20)
turfclub.net

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). They normally headline, but for these shows, local The4onthefloor (featuring singer Gabe Douglas) will be closing out both the Minneapolis and St Paul show.

For the Turf Club show, in addition to The Yawpers, they will also include a third opening band: The Coax.

Tour dates:

11/20 The Blue Note, Oklahoma City
11/23 The Bluebird Theatre, Denver
11/25 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis
11/26 Turf Club, St Paul

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Minneapolis: March 16 to March 18, 2016

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from March 16 to March 18, 2016.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More Freakwater This can only be considered a four-star record if it is thought of in comparison to some of their other releases (see esp. _Springtime_). The brilliance here is five-star on any other scale. Freakwater is like no other existing band, …

FREAKWATER
at Cedar Cultural Center
Wednesday, 03/16/16, 7pm ($15/$18)
thecedar.org

Louisville’s Freakwater will be in town at the Cedar Cultural Center this March 16th, touring in support of their Bloodshot Records debut record, Scheherazade... their first album in ten years!

Hopefully the band will make it to Minneapolis in one piece, as today, they announced that their rental van is broken and was forced to cancel their show in Atlanta.

The thing about Freakwater is that it features two lead harmonizing vocals from Janet Bean (of Eleventh Dream Day) and Catherin Irwin.

Opener Jays Jayle (aka singer/songwriter Evan Patterson of the band Young Widows).

Tour dates:

03/12/16 Decatur, GA Eddie's Attic
03/13/16 Nashville, TN Basement
03/14/16 St. Louis, MO Off Broadway Nightclub
03/15/16 Iowa City, IA The Mill
03/16/16 Minneapolis, MN Cedar Cultural
03/18/16 Chicago, IL The Hideout
03/19/16 Chicago, IL The Hideout

Read More Hunter Valentine Hunter Valentine just wrapped up their all-girls tour with Girl in a Coma and Krissy Krissy and picking it right up with Cyndi Lauper… because you know these girls just want to have fun. … Sick of Sarah Minneapolis punk rock all-girls band Sick of Sarah is currently on a national tour, but will be playing a hometown gig next Thursday, April 30th at the Turf Club in St Paul. The band will likely be playing tracks from their upcoming EP Anthem …

HUNTER VALENTINE / SICK OF SARAH
at 7th Street Entry
Wednesday, 03/16/16, 7:30pm ($10/$12)
first-avenue.com

Hunter Valentine has been a force to be reckoned with for over a decade. This all-girl rock band has had four successful releases and a remarkable live show. Unfortunately, they have announced an indefinite hiatus so what better way to treat their fans one last time by embarking on a last hurrah tour.

Along with the tour, Hunter Valentine has announced that they will be releasing new music and videos in the coming weeks. It's sad to see them go but at least they're going out with a bang. This is a tour you will not want to miss.

Local all-girls favorites Sick of Sarah has been scheduled to co-headline the gig.

Special guests The Modern Era and Rebel Queens to open.

Tour dates:

Mar 10 - Seattle, WA - High Dive
Mar 11 - Portland, OR - Analog
Mar 14 - Denver, CO - The Walnut Room
Mar 15 - Kansas City, MO - Davey's Uptown
Mar 16 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
Mar 18 - Chicago, IL - Reggie's Rock Club
Mar 20 - Columbus, OH - Rumba Cafe
Mar 21 - Pontiac, MI - Pike Room
Mar 22 - Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop
Mar 24 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East

Read More Dillinger Four I have been wanting to see Dillinger Four for a while now. Every year they play D4th of July at the Triple Rock. D4 is an outdoor festival held over the 4th of July weekend that Dillinger Four puts on and headlines. It seems like every year ....

ST. PATRICK'S DAY
WITH DILLINGER FOUR
at Turf Club
Thursday, 03/17/16, 7:30pm ($13)
turfclub.net

Spend St Patrick’s Day with local punkster Dillinger Four this Thursday, March 17th. The show is dubbed “Saint Patricks Day Massacre”.

We caught the band at the free Pizza Lucé Block Party in 2015 and wrote, “The crowd seemed a bit tame for a punk show but like I mentioned, people were just there for a good time, not necessarily because they were diehard fans. There was a small pit that broke out during their set. I'm pretty sure that in said pit, people were saying "excuse me" as they lightly pushed other people around. How's that for 'Minnesota nice'?”

Celebrating with them will be Nato Coles & The Blue Diamond Band, Bug Fix and Cherry Cola.

Additional details from the band:

SAY?! Do you dig green beer and mardi gras beads?! BOY have you found the right place to leave.

DILLINGER FOUR Nato Coles & The Blue Diamond Band
Bug Fix
Cherry Cola

Read More The Pines Looking for something to do over the weekend? The Pines are doing a residency of sorts at the Cedar Cultural Center tomorrow and Saturday (November 22nd and 23rd). … Megafaun What is ‘Megafaun’: animal, vegetable or mineral? Why is Megafaun, whose dulcet tones never cease to baffle the critical observer? Who is Megafaun, seen prowling . … Hiss Golden Messenger North Carolina's Hiss Golden Messenger, American folk duo (MC Taylor and Scott Hirsch), recently announced their upcoming tour in support of Lateness of Dancers (Merge Records). Some dates are with Ben Howard. … StoLyette Opening up the show was StoLyette, a local duo (Ben Clark and Irene Ruderman Clark) who previously appeared at the Cedar at the Drone Not Drones 01/30-01/31 event. . …

THE PINES / PHIL COOK
at First Avenue
Friday, 03/18/16, 8pm ($15)
first-avenue.com

Minneapolis-based, by the way of Moonrise, Iowa, The Pines will be headlining First Avenue this Friday, March 18th. The last time we saw the band in 2013, we wrote, “ It was really funny, because the scarecrow they had behind them almost fell down a couple times. I have seen them about three times, and I have to say it was a good performance. They commented on how they love playing at the Cedar.”

Also, Phil Cook (from Megafaun and Hiss Golden Messenger), originally scheduled for the Turf Club, got upgraded to the mainroom. Cook is currently touring in support of his debut solo album Southland Mission.

NPR's David Dye listed the record as one of his 10 favorites of 2015, noting, "The great guitarist and sideman Phil Cook, from Megafaun and Hiss Golden Messenger, unleashes his formidable songwriting on the album he's been working on all his life."

Local StoLyette to open.

Phil Cook’s tour dates:

3/15 - The High Watt - Nashville, TN
3/16 - Zanzabar - Louisville, KY
3/17 - Schuba's Tavern - Chicago, IL
3/18 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
3/21 - The Sunset - Seattle, WA
3/22 - Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR
3/23 - Humboldt Brews - Arcata, CA
3/24 - The Chapel - San Francisco, CA
3/25 - The Echo - Los Angeles, CA
3/26 - Velvet Jones - Santa Barbara, CA
3/31 - The Sidewinder - Austin, TX
4/1 - Rudyard's British Pub - Houston, TX
4/2 - Hogs for the Cause - New Orleans, LA
4/3 - Eddie's Attic - Decatur, GA
4/5 - Boot & Saddle - Philadelphia, PA
4/6 - Mercury Lounge - New York, NY
4/8 - Rock & Roll Hotel - Washington, DC
4/9 - The Haw River Ballroom - Saxapahaw, NC
4/26 - John Dee - Oslo, NO
4/27 - Loppen - Copenhagen, DK
4/28 - Privat Club - Berlin, DE
4/29 - Ekko - Utrecht, NL
4/30 - Blues Night - Groningen, NL
5/1 - Roots and Roses Festival - Lessines, BE
5/3 - 100 Club - London, UK
5/4 - Brudenell Social Club - Leeds, UK
5/5 - Soup Kitchen - Manchester, UK
5/6 - Whelan's - Dublin, IE
5/15 - SECCA - Winston-Salem, NC

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The Pines at the Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis (11/22/13)

Read More The Pines Looking for something to do over the weekend? The Pines are doing a residency of sorts at the Cedar Cultural Center tomorrow and Saturday (November 22nd and 23rd). …

Minneapolis' The Pines kicked off a two-night residency at the Cedar Cultural Center last night in Minneapolis.

The mellow night started off with special guest Dave Simonett, of Trampled By Turtles, doing a solo set. In contrast, The Pines had a full band with them. Then about four songs into their set, they added a mandolin player, as well as a cellist.

It was really funny, because the scarecrow they had behind them almost fell down a couple times. I have seen them about three times, and I have to say it was a good performance. They commented on how they love playing at the Cedar.

For their last few songs, they had two band members from Trampled By Turtles joined them on stage for a fun jamboree.

The Pines returns to the Cedar tonight (Saturday, November 23rd) for an additional show with Iowa singer-songwriter Dave Moore. Their forthcoming tour dates below:

12/06/13 Kansas City, MO - Knuckleheads
12/07/13 Fairfield, IA - Cafe Paradiso
12/08/13 Omaha, NE - The Slowdown
12/18/13 Chicago, IL - City Winery
01/18/14 Lake City, MN - Oak Center General
01/24/14 Hayward, WI - Park Theater
01/30/14 Bismarch ND - Belle Mehus*
01/31/14 Sioux Falls, SD - District*
02/01/14 Fargo, ND - The Venue *

* with Trampled by Turtles

The Pines at the Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis (11/22/13)

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Something for the Weekend: November 23rd, 2013

In Minneapolis this Saturday? Here is what's happening on November 23rd.

Read More The Pines With that said, there is another band called The Pines, from Minneapolis. They're described as "gothic indie-folk", and founded by David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey when they met…

THE PINES
thepinesmusic.com

Looking for something to do over the weekend? The Pines are doing a residency of sorts at the Cedar Cultural Center tomorrow and Saturday (November 22nd and 23rd). We are covering their Friday show.

According to their website, The Cedar is one of their favorite Midwest venues, and for good reasons: the sound is fantastic and the stage is just perfect for music.

Here's a breakdown of the two shows:

The Pines will return to one of their favorite Midwest venues, The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis, MN for two shows Friday, November 22nd & Saturday November 23rd * 8pm

Friday’s show will feature special guest Dave Simonett of Trampled By Turtles

Saturday’s show will feature Iowa singer-songwriter Dave Moore

Also announced in 2014, The Pines will be doing a number of dates with Trampled by Turtles.

12/06/13 Kansas City, MO - Knuckleheads
12/07/13 Fairfield, IA - Cafe Paradiso
12/08/13 Omaha, NE - The Slowdown
12/18/13 Chicago, IL - City Winery
01/18/14 Lake City, MN - Oak Center General
01/24/14 Hayward, WI - Park Theater
01/30/14 Bismarch ND - Belle Mehus
01/31/14 Sioux Falls, SD - District
02/01/14 Fargo, ND - The Venue

Read More Toad the Wet Sprocket After reuniting recently and touring again over the last couple years, Toad the Wet Sprocket, the alt-pop band known for songs like “Walk on the Ocean”, “All I Want”, and “Fall Down”, are about to release their first new album of …

TOAD THE WET SPROCKET
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Just a reminder that Toad the Wet Sprocket will be stopping in Minneapolis at Mill City Nights this Saturday, November 23rd. If you cannot make it to the show, fear not, we'll have a review of it for you soon.

They are in the middle of a tour in support of their Kickstarter-funded album New Constellation, which was released last month (October 15th).

Tour dates:

11/21/13 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall Ballroom
11/22/13 Madison, WI Majestic Theatre
11/23/13 Minneapolis, MN Mill City Nights
12/07/13 "KFOG Concert For Kids"
01/29/14 Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom
01/30/14 Flagstaff, AZ Orpheum Theater
01/31/14 Salt Lake City, UT The Depot
02/01/14 Stateline, NV Harrah's Lake Tahoe
02/05/14 Bend, OR Tower Theatre
02/06/14 Portland, OR Aladdin Theater
02/07/14 Spokane, WA Bing Crosby Theater
02/08/14 Seattle, WA Showbox At The Market
02/13/14 Boise, ID Knitting Factory Concert House
02/15/14 Napa, CA Uptown Theatre Napa

Read More Sound+Vision This Saturday, there is the Sound+Vision record show at the Inside Valley Creek Mall in Woodbury, Minnesota. Hopefully by tomorrow …

SOUND+VISION MN
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Sound+Vision MN is THIS Saturday November 23rd, inside Valley Creek Mall in Woodbury, MN

Sound+Vision MN, a Pop Culture Collectibles Show featuring Music, Comics, Toys/Action Figures and Movie Collectibles Show / Sale returns to Valley Creek Mall (1750 Weir Drive) in Woodbury, MN THIS SATURDAY from 9am-3pm.

This Free Admission event features dealers selling a wide variety of vintage and current music (VINYL incl. Japanese imports, CDs, DVDs); comic books; toys/action figures; Star Wars/Star Trek, Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, sports and sci-fi items, vintage games, movie memorabilia, and anything else related.

Great items to add to your Collection or anyone on your Holiday Gift List!

Free Prizes-- Spin-to -Win for chances at Avengers T-shirts, Mall gift certificates, and more! Play Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots with winners receiving FREE advance screening passes to GRUDGE MATCH (Stallone vs. DeNiro!) for Dec. 12th at MOA!

The location features plenty of free parking and on-site and nearby amenities to make the day an enjoyable one.

Directions: goo.gl/maps/WCvMm

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Cover Lover: Nancy Sinatra, Ane Brun, Joanna Gruesome, Jenny & Tyler, Sabi, Trails & Ways and The Pines

Read More Frank Sinatra "Night and Day" was written by Cole Porter and is part of the Great American Songbook. It was written for the 1932 play Gay Divorce and was featured in the 1934 film adaptation, The Gay Divorcee. …

NANCY SINATRA
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Nancy Sinatra will be releasing Shifting Gears this December, her first album in four years.

Sinatra is the daughter of the late Frank Sinatra, and probably is known for a few hits from her time: "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" and "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" (which was actually a Cher cover, but it's Sinatra version that Quentin Tarantino used in his Kill Bill movie).

Although she's known as a pop singer, the title, Shifting Gears refers to her shifting music genres with this upcoming album. According to Sinatra, "This particular collection of music contains some of the biggest charts and arrangements, as well as the most dynamic vocals, of my career. I'm thrilled to have these songs finally available to the public." She is talking about a number of songs from her past, that she's gone back and re-recorded for the album, including Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly With His Song" (although according to Sinatra, she said the song was originally by Lori Lieberman - you can read the well-written and researched Sinatra blog entry) and Neil Diamond's "Holly Holy". You can check out the latter track on USAToday.com:

Read More Tobias Fröberg Side note: fans of Peter, Bjorn and John, look for your friend Peter Moren on three tracks. Ane Brun and Kathryn Williams also make lovely appearances.…

ANE BRUN
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Norwegian-born pop singer-songwriter Ane Brun has released Rareties, on her label, Balloon Ranger label. This is the second collection, following Songs 2003-2013 in May, but this new compilation feature, as the title suggests, rarities and oddities.

According to Brun, "Rarities is a compilation of songs and recordings that have either not been released, or have been released on other compilations or as singles. This is a way to empty our cupboards of recordings that have been lying around, and another way to mark my ten year anniversary as an artist."

The collection includes covers of Beyoncé ("Halo"), Björk ("Joga") and The Beatles ("From Me To You"), among others, see track listing below for full details.

Hear "Halo" now via Soundcloud



Track listing:

CD 1 1. All My Tears 2. Halo (feat. Linnea Olsson) 3. Daring To Love 4. From Me To You 5. Tragedy 6. Ain't No Cure For Love 7. Orphan Girl 8. 1 Thing 9. If I Had A Ribbon Bow 10. It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back) 11. Oh Love (Piano Version)

CD 2: 1. The Opening (Ane Brun & Fleshquartet) 2. Jóga - Live at the Polar Music Prize 2010 3. Falling Down 4. Virvelvind 5. Fly On The Windscreen (Ane Brun & Vince Clarke) 6. Humming One Of Your Songs 2013 7. Crawfish (Ane Brun & Club Killers) 8. Petrified Forest Road 9. She Belongs To Me

Read More Joanna Gruesome Cardiff-based Joanna Gruesome will be in New York for CMJ (see our CMJ Preview). The full CMJ schedule for Joanna Gruesome is listed below. …

JOANNA GRUESOME
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Joanna Gruesome, not to be confused with Joanna Newsom (they must really dislike her?), recently covered Galaxie 500's "Tugboat" - which is the B-Side to their Sugarcrush single, out November 18th, from Slumberland Records.

According to the press release, the band previously played the cover song at their show at CMJ's Music Marathon last month.

As for me, I've previously heard the "original" band Dean & Britta play Galaxie 500 songs at Bathysphere: A Psychonautical Voyage earlier this year, and yes, they did play "Tugboat" live. Also, a little trivia, but Britta is the singing voice of JEM (that girl band cartoon).

Hear Joanna Gruesome's cover song on Soundcloud.



The Cardiff-based noisepop band's debut album Weird Sister is out now on Fortuna POP! (Europe) and Slumberland (USA) .

Read More Jenny & Tyler Jenny & Tyler are a husband-wife duo, currently based out of Nashville, Tennessee. The "soul-grass" (soul/bluegrass) songwriters recently announced they are on tour in support of Sara Groves & Bebo Norman. . …

JENNY & TYLER
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For Freedom - A Covers EP is the latest release from Jenny & Tyler. All proceeds from the sale of the EP will benefit organizations that fight human trafficking. They encourage you to share the EP with your friends (after you purchase it), and they hope you share it on FB and other social media.

Artists on their covers EP includes Smashing Pumpkins, Cranberries, Postal Service, Simon & Garfunkel, etc.

1. Tonight, Tonight (feat. Levi Weaver) by The Smashing Pumpkins
2. The Scientist by Coldplay
3. Dreams (feat. JJ Heller) by The Cranberries
4. We Will Become Silhouettes by The Postal Service
5. The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel
6. What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
7. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (feat. Sara Groves) by U2

The duo is currently out on tour:

11/22 Kennett Square, PA
11/23 Newark, DE
12/06 Furman University, Greenville, SC
12/19 Austin, TX
12/20 Georgetown, TX

SABI
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Sabi (previously in The Bangz) recently released her moody version of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams", which, I think is taken from the mixtape 0 to 60: Love Sounds album. Hear the song on Soundcloud.

The 11-track mixtape, hosted by Power 106's Yesi Oritz and DJ Carisma, will feature these tracks:

1. Intro (ft. Yesi Ortiz and DJ Carisma) (Prod. Ryan McDermott)
2. Cali Love (ft. Tyga) (Prod. Mark Feist)
3. Love Sounds (Prod. Ryan McDermott)
4. Better Than This (Prod. Mark Feist)
5. Hollywood Romance (Prod. Ryan McDermott, Co-Prod. The Arsenals)
6. 24K (Prod. Jonas Jeberg)
7. Both of Us (ft. Ryan McDermott) (Prod. Ryan McDermott, Co-Prod. Mike McTaggart)
8. The Change (Prod. The Costars)
9. Body Language (Prod. Mark Feist)
10. Dreams (Cover) (Prod. Ryan McDermott)
11. Cali Love [Remix] (ft. Tyga) (Prod. Ryan McDermott)

TRAILS AND WAYS
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Trails and Ways recently covered Frank Ocean's "Lost", but as a bossa nova version... and in Portuguese. The song is available for download at Soundcloud.



If you don't listen to pop music, Frank Ocean is a singer/rapper from New Orleans. He's probably more famous for writing some songs for Brandy, Justin Bieber and John Legend. Ocean is currently in OFWGKTA (aka Odd Future).

As for Trails and Ways, I think they are from Oakland, California (but apparently knows Portuguese). Regarding the cover, I believe it's the first in a series of cover songs. Their EP called Trilingual is out now, via Non•Market.

THE PINES
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Just to set the record straight, The Pines, that I'm familiar with, are a UK duo, consisting of Pamela Berry (singer of Black Tambourine, as well as Glo-Worm, and others...) and Joe Brooker (from The Foxgloves).

With that said, there is another band called The Pines, from Minneapolis. They're described as "gothic indie-folk", and founded by David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey when they met in Arizona. I believe, according the press release, for this particular Highwaymen cover song, they have two singers, Erik Koskinen and Dave Simonett (of Trampled By Turtles), for this particular song.

"Highwayman" is out now on Red House Records.

The band is currently on tour:

11/15/13 Detroit Lakes, MN - Caravan du Nord, Holmes Theater 6p
11/22/13 Minneapolis, MN - Cedar Cultural Center w/Dave Simonett
11/23/13 Minneapolis, MN - Cedar Cultural Center w/Dave More
12/06/13 Kansas City, MO - Knuckleheads
12/07/13 Fairfield, IA - Cafe Paradiso
12/08/13 Omaha, NE - The Slowdown
12/18/13 Chicago, IL - City Winery
01/18/14 Lake City, MN - Oak Center General Store
01/24/14 Hayward, WI - Park Theater

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Guide to July 2011

Apologies to non-Minnesotans, I'm sure you're sick of hearing about how our government basically shut down last week (with 23,000 state workers laid off!) and none of our state parks and rest areas are open to visitors!

Here are things happening in the Twin Cities:

400 BAR
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When: Friday, July 8, 2011 and July 22, 2011
Price: $8 Advance/$10 Door

I'm going to at the 400 Bar tonight, to see a bunch of girl bands. You know that I do like my riot grrrls, so here's a preview and background on each band.

Jettison Juliet looks tough. Their influences include The Donnas and Motion City Soundtrack. All I know about them is their drummer, Amy, used to be in Fuzzy Machete, who are pretty dorky, singing songs about Star Trek (in particular Scott Bakula) and zombies and bunnies.

Having just survived NXNE, I can tell you that the city has a lot of different ethnics food offering: Korean, Indian, Japanese, Greek, Chinese, Italian, etc. So, Torontonians, Hunter Valentine, must be eating well. I've seen them before, they have great stage presence.

Sick of Sarah who also just survived Canada last May, got their name from singer Abisha Uhl's ex-roommate, Sarah. They are heading out on a national tour next week.

It looks like the odd band out is Julie Puppets, the only all-dudes band on the bill. It looks like they've been around since 2001, but have maybe reformed recently?

Oh, I was also on the 400 Bar's website, I see that The Blow is coming back to Minneapolis, on July 22nd. We like the Blow, so I'll try and see if I can make it to that show.

BASILICA BLOCK PARTY 2011
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When: July 8, 2011 to July 9, 2011
Price: Expensive ($80 for both nights)

A few W♥M people are going to be there, this year looks like an all-star lineup: Including David Gray, The Jayhawks, Lissie, Scars, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Fitz and The Tantrums, G. Love & Special Sauce, White Light Riot, Usonia, Zoo Animal, Ray LaMontagne and The Pariah Dogs, Amos Lee, Gomez, Stuart D'Rozario, Drive-By Truckers, Citizen Cope, 4onthefloor, The Pines, Hunting Club and The Arms Akimbo.

Not much to add, except there's quite a few bands that we've previously covered here, including Citizen Cope, The Jayhawks, Amos Lee, Gomez, 4onthefloor, etc.

UPDATE: Dan sent in a photo from 7/8/11.

The Jayhawks at Basilica Block Party, Minneapolis (07/08/11)

HIGHLAND FEST 2011
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When: 7/15/11 to 7/17/11
Price: FREE

This three-day festival is organized and promoted by the Highland Business Association, who said that they draw in about 60,000 and 65,000 visitors each year. I believe most people turn out because there are massive fireworks each night, plus, it's free.

The bands on two stages are typical of an event like this, mostly bands I've never heard of. I believe to see the bands might cost you money, Sell Out Stereo (Friday), Rocket Club (Saturday), and Power of 10 (Sunday).

Band of interests, I was told to look out for Maudlin, a power pop/rock trio, who just recently opened up for Urge Overkill (which regrettably I was not in town when they stopped by, but they are one of those 90s bands that will be forever remembered for that Neil Diamond cover). Maudlin is set to go on at 3pm. Since the show actually costs money, I'm told it's $30 in advance, and I haven't really heard of the other bands, I'll likely not attend this one.

LAKEFRONT JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL 2011
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When: Saturday 7/16/11
Price: $5 advance/$10 at door

Not exactly in the Twin Cities area, this Jazz & Blues festival takes place in Prior Lake, Minnesota, which is about a half an hour drive south.

Haven't heard of any of the bands on the lineup, but the price is right ($5).

Buddy Guy
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Lamont Cranston Band
Tim Mahoney
Jessy J
Steve Oliver

BASTILLE DAY BLOCK PARTY 2011
bastilledayblockparty.com
When: Sunday, July 17, 2011
Price: FREE

This will be my third time seeing Bastille Day. This year, the lineup includes our favorites Solid Gold and Rogue Valley:

Clementown
Brass Messengers
The Evening Rig
National Bird
Pink Mink
Tony Sandler
Rogue Valley
Faux Jean
Solid Gold

Event is from 2pm to 10pm, each band plays a brief set, with various street entertainers when bands are setting up.

BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL MINNEAPOLIS 2011
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When: 7/21/11 to 7/24/11
Price: FREE (Thursday and various activities)/$8 per movie program/$27 for full pass

Bicycle Film Festival, aka BFF, is taking place this late July. UPDATE: You can buy individual programs each for $8 + $1.43 fee, which includes one movie ticket (with the exception of Thursday, which is free). All other activities are free.

If you've got a thing for bicycles and movies and beers see below:

THURSDAY JULY 21
Group Ride To M.I.A. Bike Night | Gold Medal Park
M.I.A. Bike Night M.I.A. | 2400 3rd Ave. South
MPLS BIKE LOVE NIGHT RIDE | M.I.A.

FRIDAY JULY 22
Bike Happy Hour
Bike Movies St. Anthony Main | 115 SE Main St.
After Party Red Stag | 509 1st. Ave. NE

SATURDAY JULY 23
Bike Brunch
Bike Scavenger Hunt Gold Medal Park
Bike Movies St. Anthony Main | 115 SE Main St.
After Party One On One | 117 Washington Ave. North

SUNDAY JULY 24
BFF & MPLS Bike Love Picnic

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