Here We Go Magic at the Varsity Theater, Minneapolis (04/23/10)
Tour Dates 04/24/10 High Noon Saloon** Madison, WI
04/25/10 Metro** Chicago 04/26/10 Radio Radio** Indianapolis, IN 04/27/10 Lee’s Palace** Toronto, ON 04/28/10 Petit Campus** Montreal, QB 04/29/10 Iron Horse Nothampton, MA 04/30/10 Maxwell’s Hoboken, NJ 05/01/10 Paradise Rock Club** Boston, MA 05/02/10 Truck America, NY 05/14/10 Great Escape Festival Brighton 05/15/10 Great Escape Festival Brighton 05/16/10 Start the Bus Bristol 05/18/10 Lexington London 05/19/10 Electric Ballroom* London 05/20/10 Liverpool Sound City Festival 05/21/10 Magnet* Berlin 05/22/10 Molotow* Hamburg 05/23/10 Melkweg* Amsterdam 05/25/10 Orangerie* Brussels 05/26/10 La Maroquinerie* Paris 05/27/10 Cafe Rex* Toulouse 05/28/10 Primavera Sound Barcelona 06/08/10 Music Hall Williamsburg 06/10/10 Bonnaroo Music Festival 06/27/10 Glastonbury Festival 07/04/10 Zuiderpark Rotterdam 07/08/10 Les Ardentes Festival Liege 07/16/10 Latitude Festival 07/18/10 Pitchfork Music Festival 09/11/10 Bestival Isle of Wight * w/ The New Pornographers Discography
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The Arms Akimbo |
Laarks |
Displacing them were two bands, starting with The Arms Akimbo. They’re a local band, who seems to be inspired by British rock, as evident by their song, “Stories of England” towards the end of their set. Also, two points to the guitarist’s haircut for looking very Noel Gallagher-esque.
Laarks are from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and as you’ve listened to our podcasts, you’d know that this is a hot bed of music activities. And since they’re close to Minneapolis, a lot of locals here adopts Eau Claire bands as “locals” (in a sense like they consider Duluth bands like Low and Trample by Turtles local).
Highlight of the Laarks set was members of Daredevil Christopher Wright showing up to help sing a song (see picture).
Here We Go Magic at the Varsity Theater, Minneapolis (04/23/10) |
This is Here We Go Magic’s second time in Minneapolis, and arguably their favorite yet as spoken by drummer Peter. Since the band’s been on constant touring for a long time, last night was the first time that they had down time to actually eat dinner at a restaurant. It was also special because it was guitarist Mike’s birthday.
Everyone is in a good mood, looking refreshed and glowing. Luke Temple (in a straw hat) spent most of the time jamming on his guitar, except for a few songs where he’s on keys next to Kristina.
Most of their songs seems to focus more on layers of instrumental. Lots of noises and dancing on stage.
Look for the band to gain more fans as they tour Europe with The New Pornographers later this Summer, just in time for their sophomore album, Pigeons to be released on Secretly Canadian.
04/24/2010 12:36:00 ♥ vu (
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