Here are some concerts taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from February 23 to February 28, 2017.



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Julian Lage

Following his Grammy-nominated 2009 debut Sounding Point, virtuoso guitarist Julian Lage returns with the evocative and finely wrought Gladwell – the second effort by his offbeat
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JULIAN LAGE & CHRIS ELDRIDGE

at Hopkins Center

Saturday, 02/25/17, 7pm ($27)


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Once again, Julian Lage (renowned jazz guitarist from the supergroup Punch Brothers) and Chris Eldridge will team up to produce a new record called Mount Royal – coming out February 24th on Free Dirt Records.



The duo is often described as “sophisticated” and “intelligent”, so expect plenty of lyrics, storytelling songs, and catchy “old time fiddle” songs.



Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge Tour Dates:


02/21 – Columbia, MO @ Rose Music Hall

02/22 – St Louis, MO @ Old Rock House

02/24 – Madison, WI @ The Frequency

02/25 – Hopkins, MN @ Hopkins Center

02/26 – Chicago, IL @ Old Town School

02/27 – Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark

03/01 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl

03/02 – Nashville, TN @ Station Inn

03/03 – Asheville, NC @ Grey Eagle

03/04 – Fredericksburg, VA @ Fredericksburg Fest

03/05 – Vienna, VA @ Jammin’ Java

03/07 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Café

03/08 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s

03/09 – New York, NY @ Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2

03/10 – New York, NY @ Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2*

03/17 – Cambridge, MA @ Sanders Theatre*

03/18 – Brownfield, ME @ Stone Mountain Arts Center*

03/19 – Burlington, VT @ First Unitarian Church*

03/22 – Fairfield, CT @ Stage One*

03/23 – Turners Falls, MA @ Shea Theatre*

03/23 – 03/26 – Knoxville, TN @ Big Ears Festival*

03/24 – Albany, NY @ Massry Center for the Arts*

03/25 – Rocky Mount, VA @ Harvester *

03/27 – Lexington, KY @ Wood Songs Old Time*

03/28 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Ballroom at

04/06 – Savannah, GA @ Charles H. Morris Ctr

04/13 – Waimea, HI @ Kahilu Theatre

04/14 – Kahului, HI @ Maui Arts & Cultural Ctr

04/15 – Honolulu, HI @ Hawaii Theatre

04/18 – Seattle, WA @Neptune Theatre

04/19 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater

04/21 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Kuumbwa Jazz Ctr

04/22 – Berkeley, CA @ Freight & Salvage

04/23 – Davis, CA @ Jackson Hall

04/25 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Campbell Hall

04/26 – Malibu, CA @ Smothers Theatre

04/27 – La Jolla, CA @ Ballroom, Price Center



*w/ Aoife O’Donovan





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The Japanese House

I love The Japanese House. Their music is so pleasant and always brings me to a very happy place. I would describe it as cool, synth music with a surf/water vibe. I recommend all of the Japanese House EPs.
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THE JAPANESE HOUSE

at Triple Rock Social Club

Monday, 02/27/17, 8pm ($15)


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British singer Amber Bain, billed as The Japanese House is touring the U.S.A. (heading to SXSW 2017), in support of her third EP Swim Against The Tide. She is getting great buzz for being on the longlist for the BBC Sound of 2017, so catch her now to see what she’s all about.



Later on this year, she’ll be supporting The 1975 on their UK arena tour.



Blaise Moore will open.



Tour dates:


02/21 – A&R Music Bar – Columbus, OH

02/22 – Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH

02/23 – Pike Room – Pontiac, MI

02/24 – Park Theatre – Holland, MI

02/25 – Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL

02/27 – Triple Rock – Minneapolis, MN

02/28 – Riot Room – Kansas City, MO

03/01 – Lost Lake Lounge – Denver, CO

03/02 – 03/05 – Okeechobee Festival

03/05 – Holocene – Portland, OR

03/06 – The Crocodile- Seattle, WA

03/08 – The Chapel – San Francisco, CA

03/10 – Teragram Ballroom – Los Angeles, CA

03/15-03/19 – SXSW 2017

03/20 – Exit In – Nashville, TN

03/21 – Aisle 5 – Atlanta, GA

03/22 – Cat’s Cradle Back Room – Carrboro, NC

03/24 – Rock & Roll Hotel – Washington, DC

03/25 – The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA

03/26 – The Sinclair – Boston, MA

03/28 – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY






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Electric Guest

Vinyl LP pressing. 2012 Danger Mouse-produced album from L.A.-based Indie duo Asa Taccone and Matthew Compton-collectively known as Electric Guest.
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Nine Pound Shadow

Melody
Nine Pound Shadow
Original Release Date: November 13, 2015
Release Date: November 13, 2015
Label: 30th Century Records/Columbia
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ELECTRIC GUEST

at Triple Rock Social Club

Tuesday, 02/28/17, 8pm ($12)


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L.A., by the way of Berkeley, duo Electric Guest (Asa Taccone and Matthew Compton) is headlining the Triple Rock this Tuesday.



Show up early to check out the Bay Area’s newest up-and-coming duo Nine Pound Shadow (brothers Brendain and Christopher Langlois), currently signed to Danger Mouse’s latest signing to 30th Century Records.



Nine Pound Shadow tour dates:


2/21 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent

2/23 Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom

2/24 Seattle, WA @ Crocodile

2/26 Denver, CO @ Bluebird

2/27 Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room

2/28 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock

3/01 Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall



* all dates supporting Electric Guest






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Thundercat

Thundercat
Look, I love the ThunderCats cartoon (I own all the DVDs)… so I’m always hesitant when a band named themselves after something I love. To be fair, the Arctic Cat
LVL UP

Brooklyn’s LVL UP will be stopping by, transitioning their tour with Big Ups (07/24) and Upset (07/29). The group have a new Three Songs 7″, set for release on August 1st via Run For Cover/Double Double Whammy.


Other shows in the area:


  • 02/23/17 Too Close To Touch will be headlining The Garage in Burnsville. Waterparks and Creeper to open.


  • 02/23/17
    Orlando, Florida’s You Blew It! touring in support of Abendrot (Big Scary Monster), stopping by the 7th Street Entry this Thursday. All Get Out and Free Throw to open.


  • 02/24/17
    Black Atlass’ first-ever tour will stop by 7th Street Entry on Friday, in support of Haunted Paradise record. Overwerk to open.


  • 02/24/17
    Electronic rock band Savoy (not to be confused with Savoy Motel) will be headlining First Avenue’s mainroom on February 24th in support of their EP Tomorrow Today pt. 1. This is the follow-up to their #1 Hype Machine single ‘1000 Years’ and their #3 on iTunes Dance charts.
    Puppet and Blanda to open.


  • 02/24/17
    Grammy-winning bassist & singer Thundercat (not to be confused with the cartoon ThunderCats) is touring in support of his new album Drunk. The sold is show at the
    Fine Line Music Café, and as of this writing, no opening band is listed.


  • 02/24/17
    Electronic/DJ act Borgeous will be headlining Skyway Theatre.


  • 02/25/17
    Known for their incredible live shows, funk band Lettuce will be headlining First Avenue’s mainroom this Saturday. The Russ Liquid Test will open.


  • 02/25/17 Lil Wayne is headlining Target Center.


  • 02/26/17-02/27/17 Belgrade-born guitarist Ana Popovic will be playing the Dakota Jazz Club on Sunday and Monday. Her latest album is Trilogy, which is a three volume featuring f twenty-three blues, jazz, and funk tunes.


  • 02/27/17
    Lvl Up (Level Up) and Palm will be playing the 7th Street Entry on Monday.




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