Minneapolis: January 19 to January 26, 2017
Oddly enough, it would seems trio is the theme of this week’s shows, because Bear’s Den used to be a trio (Andrew, Kevin and Joey), but Joey left the band in early 2016.
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THE LUMINEERSat Target Center
Thursday, 01/19/17, 6pm ($29.50 – $59.50)
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It still amazes me that The Lumineers went from playing the tiny 7th Street Entry to stadium-sized venues like Target Center within a year (from 2012 to 2013). The last time the band was in town, the original venue The Myth was quickly upgraded to the Roy Wilkins Auditorium due to popular demand.
The Denver-based band is back in town, to promote their second album Cleopatra (Dualtone). The record received overwhelming positive reviews and hit #1 in the UK Albums Chart and the Billboard 200 upon its release.
Their self-titled debut album already became certified Platinum in the US and Ireland, with Gold certifications in the UK, Australia and Canada.
Come out to the Target Center this Thursday to check out why this is one of the biggest folk/rock/Americana band in the world right now.
Andrew Bird and Margaret Glaspy to open.
Note: In late May and June, The Lumineers will be opening up for U2 on their special 30th Anniversary of The Joshua Tree tour.
North American Tour dates:
01/19/17 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
01/20/17 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
01/21/17 St. Louis, MO Chaifetz Arena
01/24/17 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
01/26/17 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
01/27/17 Auburn Hills, MI Palace Of Auburn Hills
01/28/17 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center
01/31/17 Cincinnati, OH U.S. Bank Arena
02/02/17 New York, NY Madison Square Garden Arena
02/03/17 New York, NY Madison Square Garden Arena
02/28/17 Grand Prairie, TX Verizon Theatre
03/02/17 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre
03/03/17 New Orleans, LA Lakefront Arena
03/08/17 Duluth, GA Infinite Energy Center
03/10/17 Indianapolis, IN Bankers Life Fieldhouse
03/11/17 Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center
03/14/17 Pittsburgh, PA Petersen Events Center
03/16/17 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
03/18/17 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
03/19/17 Quebec City, QC Centre Vidéotron
03/21/17 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre
03/22/17 London, ON Budweiser Gardens
03/24/17 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena
03/25/17 Milwaukee, WI BMO Harris Bradley Center
03/28/17 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
03/30/17 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre
03/31/17 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place
THE DEVIL MAKES THREEat First Avenue
Friday, 01/20/17, 8pm ($25)
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You, me and The Devil Makes Three will be at First Avenue this January 20th, in support of their new album Redemption & Ruin (New West Records). The record is a concept album of covers from their heroes, such as Willie Nelson, Tampa Red, Townes Van Zandt and more. The record also features an all-star cast of guest stars like Emmylou Harris, Tim O’Brien, Jerry Douglas, Darrell Scott and Duane Eddy.
Expect plenty of singalong on this North American tour, which began in September and will end this February 2017.
Husband-wife duo Lost Dog Street Band (guitarist Benjamin Tod and fiddler Ashley Mae) to open.
North American Tour dates:
Jan 18 – 20th Century – Cincinnati, OH
Jan 20 – Orpheum Theater – Madison, WI
Jan 21 – Riviera Theatre – Chicago, IL
Jan 22 – St. Andrew’s Hall – Detroit, MI
Jan 25 – Anthology – Rochester, NY
Jan 26 – House of Blues – Boston, MA
Jan 27 – Terminal 5 – New York, NY
Jan 28 – Theatre of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
Jan 29 – Jefferson Theater – Charlottesville, VA
Feb 01 – Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro, NC
Feb 02 – Music Farm – Charleston, SC
Feb 03 – Venue TBA – Atlanta, GA
Feb 04 – Cannery Ballroom – Nashville, TN
Feb 09-13 – The Beach – Riviera Maya, Mexico
BEAR’S DENat Fine Line Music Cafe
Wednesday, 01/25/17, 7pm ($18)
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When Bear’s Den was last in town, on September 24th, we had to see them at the sold-out show at the Triple Rock Social Club… despite already being committed to see KT Tunstall on the same night. It all worked out, but if you had to choose that night too – here is your second chance of catching Bear’s Den out of their winter hibernation at the Fine Line Music Cafe next Wednesday, January 25th.
Although not listed on the venue’s website, but Gill Landry will be opening the show.
Tour dates:
01/18—San Francisco, CA—GAMH
01/20—Portland, OR—Doug Fir Lounge
01/21—Vancouver, BC—Biltmore
01/22—Seattle, WA—Tractor Tavern
01/25—Minneapolis, MN—Fine Line Music Hall
01/26—Madison, WI—High Noon Saloon
01/27—Chicago, IL —Thalia Hall
01/28—Columbus, OH—Newport Music Hall
01/29—Toronto, ON—The Phoenix
01/31—Boston, MA—Brighton Music Hall
02/01—New York City, NY—Bowery Ballroom
02/02—Philadelphia, PA—Underground Arts
02/03—Brooklyn, NY—Music Hall of Williamsburg
02/04—Washington, DC—U Street Music Hall
02/06—Atlanta, GA—Terminal West
02/07—Nashville, TN—3rd and Lindsley
02/09—Houston, TX—Raven Tower
02/10—Dallas, TX—Kessler
02/11—Austin, TX—Antone’s
- 01/19-01/20/17 Popular comedian Jerry Seinfeld is doing a two-night residency at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. Is it too early to say that the show is about “nothing”?
- 01/21/17 We’ve already mentioned that the funk/rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers is playing the Target Center on this Saturday night. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, plus Jack Irons will open.
- 01/22/17 Throw The Fight and Deadships to play Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St Paul.
- 01/24/17 Black Marble (aka Chris Stewart) will be headlining the 7th Street Entry in support of his new album It’s Immaterial, available now on Ghostly.
- 01/26/17 Dweezil Zappa will be celebrating “50 Years of Frank” at First Avenue. If you didn’t know, that’s Frank Zappa’s son.