Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from July 4 to July 6, 2015.

Read more Minneapolis Music Guide.

Read More

Against Me!

Against Me! is currently on tour for their new album Transgender Dysphoria Blues: …

D4’TH OF JULY

at Triple Rock Social Club

Saturday, 07/04/15, 1pm ($50)

Details: triplerocksocialclub.com

It’s Independence Day, if you’re not out observing fireworks, check out this giant punk show of Against Me! and Dillinger Four. The show is so big, apparently it will take place starting at 1pm and expands to the Triple Rock’s parking lot!

NOTE: This event is 21 and over.

Bands/details:

D4’th of July: D4 Turns 21! RAIN OR SHINE

Against Me!

Dillinger Four

Other bands: Scared of Chaka, Toys That Kill, Off With Their Heads, Tim Barry, Pink Mink, Nato Coles and the Blue Diamond Band, United Teachers of Music, & Late Night Afterparty with The Underground Railroad to Candyland & The Slowdeath, & comedy from Jonah Ray, Rana May, and Mike Brody

Details:
This year we are taking the party outside to celebrate 21 years of D4. Surly will be brewing up a special beer in honor of Dillinger Four and you’ll only be able to get it at this show. This ticket also includes admission to the kickoff show Friday July 3rd with France Camp, Zero, Arms Aloft, and No Skin…AND The after show featuring The Underground Railroad to Candyland, Comedian Jonah Ray and more! Best D4th ever!

Read More

Taste of Minnesota

Taste of Minnesota was a venerable local 4th of July weekend tradition locally for many years—first held at the Capitol, it then moved to Harriet Island in St. Paul, before an ownership change
…

A TASTE OF MINNESOTA

at Carver County Fairgrounds

Sunday, 07/05/15, 11am ($10)

Details: atasteofmn.com

The annual A Taste of Minnesota ends on Sunday, July 5th.

As we’ve mentioned last year, the event moved over to the Carver County Fairgrounds in Waconia, Minnesota…. and I guess it is now the permanent home to A Taste of Minnesota.

Also, I believe you get music entertainment with your entrance ticket of $10, so it might be worth your time to check out these bands if you’re heading down there.

Last year, we were able to catch Halestorm and Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, at Taste of MN (Day 3), which John wrote:

A last-minute location change was announced, and with less than a week’s notice, the festival moved west, to the Carver County Fairgrounds in Waconia. The Hard Rock lineup was saved for Day Three, headlined by up-and-comers Halestorm and Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, and from all accounts, was a well-attended success.

A Taste of Minnesota 2015 Entertainment Lineup:

Thursday, July 2, 2015 Main Stage 2:30 p.m. – Jenn Bostic 4:30 p.m. – Mark Andrew 6:30 p.m. – The Suburbs 8:30 p.m. – Gear Daddies	Taste Stage 11:30 a.m. – Lisa Wenger 2:00 p.m. – King Washington 4:30 p.m. – Groove Merchants 7:00 p.m. – Lamont Cranston 9:30 p.m. – Sena Ehrhardt	Friday, July 3, 2015 Main Stage 2:30 p.m. – Atlanta Rhythm Section 4:30 p.m. – Georgia Satellites 6:30 p.m. – Kat Perkins 8:30 p.m. – Foghat	Taste Stage 11:30 a.m. – Matt Whipkey 2:00 p.m. – Liam Ford Band 4:30 p.m. – Jason Paulson Band 7:00pm – Good, the Bad & the Funky 9:30 p.m. – Ipso Facto
Saturday, July 4, 2015 Main Stage 12:00 p.m. – Castaways 2:30 p.m. – Blue Coupe 4:30 p.m. – Badfinger 6:30 p.m. – Owl 7:30 p.m. – Fuel 9:00 p.m. – P.O.D.	Taste Stage 11:30 a.m. – Polka Beats 2:00 p.m. – Skywind 4:30 p.m. – Murphy Brothers 7:00 p.m. – Sin City Escape 9:30 p.m. – Free Fallin’	Sunday, July 5, 2015 Main Stage 12:00 p.m. – Maiden Dixie 2:30 p.m. – Chris Hawkey 4:30 p.m. – Jon Pardi 6:30 p.m. – Phil Vassar	Taste Stage 11:30 a.m. – Old Voltage 2:00 p.m. – Shot Thru the Heart 4:30 p.m. – ONE 6:30 p.m. – Kip Winger

Read More

The Family Crest

Tender Loving Empire Records just signed their first non-Portland band: The Family Crest.
The Family Crest is based out of San Francisco and features six core
…

THE FAMILY CREST

at 7th Street Entry

Monday, 07/06/15, 8pm ($10)

Details: first-avenue.com

Sadly, Australian Ben Lee cancelled his Minneapolis appearance on this date.
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).

Los Angeles’ The Lonely Wild will open the show.

Tour dates:

06/26- Grand Performances- Los Angeles, CA

06/28- Mississippi Studios- Portland, OR

06/29- The Tractor Tavern- Seattle, WA

06/30- Biltmore Cabaret- Vancouver, BC

07/01- Neurolux- Boise, ID

07/02- Kilby Court- Salt Lake City, UT

07/03- Lost Lake Lounge- Denver, CO

07/04- Crested Butte Music Festival

07/06- 7th Street Entry- Minneapolis, MN

07/07- High Noon Saloon- Madison, WI

07/08- Schubas Tavern- Chicago, IL

07/10- Mercy Lounge- Nashville, TN

07/11- The Bootleg- St. Louis, MO

07/13- Pittsburgh Winery- Pittsburgh, PA

07/15- Madison Square Park- New York, NY

07/16- Middle East- Cambridge, MA

07/17- Rock & Roll Hotel- Washington, DC

07/18- World Cafe Live- Philadelphia, PA

07/20- Motorco Music Hall- Durham, NC

07/21- Eddie’s Attic- Atlanta, GA

07/23- Bronze Peacock Room – Houston, TX

07/24- Stubbs Jr.- Austin, TX

07/25- Three Links- Dallas, TX

07/27- Valley Bar- Phoenix, AZ

07/28- Soda Bar- San Diego, CA

07/29- The Wayfarer- Costa Mesa, CA

08/07- Outside Lands Music Festival

08/16- Rocky Mountain Folks Festival- Lyons, CO