Celebrating Ed Ackerson at First Avenue

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Ed Ackerson

I have here Ed Ackerson’s Ackerson2 album in my frozen fingers, I don’t think there is an official release date, other than that it’s already available for purchase. Incidentally, if you don’t know who Ackerson is

Here are some shows taking place in the Minneapolis/St Paul area from February 14 to February 19, 2020.

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Minneapolis Music Guide.

ED ACKERSON CELEBRATION OF LIFE BENEFIT

feat. The Jayhawks, Mark Mallman

+ Kraig Jarret Johnson, Two Harbors

+ BNLX, Polara, DJ Jake Rudh

First Avenue

Sat 02/15/2020 (5pm/$20)


first-avenue.com

We reported on the sad passing of local music legend Ed Ackerson in October 2019. We talked about how we saw his band Polara in 1995, and was excited to be present for BNLX’s very first show at Sauce in March 2010.



There is a celebration / benefit show at First Avenue this February 10th, featuring rock legends The Jayhawks and many other bands.

Hosted by Adam Gislason and Jim McGuinn

Featuring

  • The Jayhawks
  • Kraig Johnson & The Poe-gram (featuring David Poe & special guests)
  • Mark Mallman
  • Two Harbors
  • BNLX (with guests Chris Pavlich and Kris Johnson from Two Harbors)
  • Polara (with guests John Strohm from Blake Babies and Kris Johnson)
  • and DJ Jake Rudh



    5:00pm: Doors/Open House

    6:00pm: Celebration of Life Ceremony

    7:00pm: Celebration of Life Rock Show

  • Other shows in the area:


    Heart Bones at Turf Club


    Motion City Soundtrack at the Fillmore


    Joan at 7th Street


    Kendel Marvel at Turf Club


    Lexii Alijai Benefit show


    Soulfly at the Cabooze


    Reuben and the Dark at 7th Street

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    Motion City Soundtrack

    Motion City Soundtrack can still qualify as a local band, despite their nationwide popularity and proof that they still connect in Minneapolis, was seen at a crowded main stage for their late afternoon set.

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    HEART BONES

    + The Trappistines

    Turf Club

    Fri 02/14/2020 (8pm/$25/Sold out)


    turfclub.net



    It’s Valentine’s Day, so join Heart Bones (aka Har Mar Superstar and Sabrina Ellis) as they show us a good time with their new Hot Dish album (Love OnLine Records). We’ve already heard it, and it’s fantastic.



    The Trappistines will open.




    Tour dates:

    2/14 – St Paul MN – Turf Club
    2/28 – Milwaukee WI – The Cooperage
    2/29 – Moline IL – Rust Belt
    3/1 – Chicago IL – Empty Bottle
    3/3 – Columbus OH – Rumba
    3/4 – Brooklyn NY – Knitting Factory
    3/5 – Philadelphia PA – Johnny Brendas
    3/6 – Millersville PA – Phantom Power
    3/7 – Asbury Park NJ – The Saint
    3/8 – Boston MA – Great Scott
    3/10 – Baltimore MD – Metro Gallery
    3/11 – Carrboro NC – Cats Cradle Backroom
    3/12 – Atlanta GA – The Earl
    3/15 – Houston TX – White Oak Music Hall
    4/4 – Fargo ND – The Hall
    4/5 – Omaha NE – The Reverb
    4/6 – Kansas City MO – Record Bar
    4/7 – Denver CO – Globe Hall
    4/8 – Salt Lake City UT – Urban Lounge
    4/10 – Seattle WA – The Sunset
    4/11 – Portland OR – Jack London Revue
    4/12 – San Francisco CA – The Chapel
    4/13 – Palm Springs CA – The Alibi
    4/14 – Los Angeles CA – The Echo
    4/15 – San Diego CA – Soda Bar
    4/16 – Phoenix AZ – Valley Bar
    4/17 – Marfa TX – Lost Horse Saloon
    4/18 – San Antonio TX – Paper Tiger


    MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK

    + In Lieu

    The Fillmore

    Sat 02/15/2020 (6:30pm/$45)

    Sun 02/16/2020 (6:30pm/$45)

    Mon 02/17/2020 (6:30pm/$45)


    fillmoreminneapolis.com

    After a long hiatus, local heroes, Motion City Soundtrack will be doing a three-night residency at the Fillmore this Feb 15 to 17th.



    Tour dates:

    02/15/2020
    The Fillmore
    Minneapolis, MN

    02/16/2020
    The Fillmore
    Minneapolis, MN

    02/17/2020
    The Fillmore
    Minneapolis, MN

    05/23/2020
    Slam Dunk

    05/24/2020
    Slam Dunk





    JOAN

    + Geoffrey Lamar Wilson

    7th St Entry

    Mon 02/17/2020 (7:30pm/$10)


    first-avenue.com

    Little Rock duo Joan (stylized as joan) will be playing the 7th Street Entry.



    Residency:


    02/8/2020 Washington, DC Songbyrd

    02/9/2020 Allston, MA Great Scott

    02/11/2020 New York, NY Mercury Lounge

    02/12/2020 Philadelphia, PA Voltage Lounge

    02/14/2020 Toronto, ON Velvet Underground

    02/15/2020 Cleveland, OH Beachland Tavern

    02/16/2020 Chicago, IL Schubas

    02/17/2020 Minneapolis, MN 7th Street Entry

    02/19/2020 Denver, CO Globe Hall

    02/20/2020 Salt Lake City, UT Kilby Court

    02/22/2020 Seattle, WA Columbia City Theatre

    02/23/2020 Portland, OR Holocene

    02/26/2020 San Francisco, CA Café Du Nord

    02/27/2020 Los Angeles, CA Moroccan

    02/29/2020 Phoenix, AZ Valley Bar

    03/2/2020 Dallas,TX Dada

    03/3/2020 Austin,TX Stubb’s Indoors

    03/4/2020 Houston, TX White Oak Music Hall – Upstairs





    KENDELL MARVEL

    + Erin Viancourt

    7th Street Entry

    Tue 02/18/2020 (7pm/$12)


    first-avenue.com

    Kendell Marvel is bringing his Solid Gold Sounds music to the 7th Street Entry on February 18th. The album was co-produced by Grammy winners Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) and Dave “Fergie” Ferguson (John Prine).



    Tour dates:


    02/13/2020
    Elevation 27
    Virginia Beach, VA

    02/19/2020
    High Noon Saloon
    Madison, WI

    07/16/2020
    Hertz Arena
    Estero, FL

    07/17/2020
    Amway Center
    Orlando, FL

    07/18/2020
    Truist Park
    Atlanta, GA

    07/18/2020
    SunTrust Park
    Atlanta, GA

    07/23/2020
    Darien Lake
    Darien Center, NY

    07/24/2020
    St. Joseph’s Health
    Syracuse, NY

    07/25/2020
    PNC Bank Arts Center
    Holmdel, NJ

    07/30/2020
    Pavilion
    Moosic, PA

    07/31/2020
    BB&T Pavilion
    Camden, NJ

    08/01/2020
    Xfinity Center
    Mansfield, MA

    08/06/2020
    Blossom Music Center
    Cuyahoga Falls, OH

    08/07/2020
    PNC Music Pavilion
    Charlotte, NC

    08/08/2020
    Coastal Credit Union
    Raleigh, NC


    LEXII ALIJAI BENEFIT

    + featuring Kehlani

    7th Street Entry

    Wed 02/19/2020 (6pm/$35)


    first-avenue.com

    We previously mentioned the tragic loss of local Lexii Alijai earlier in January 2020. This upcoming show will benefit the Lexii Alijai Foundation… and to celebrating the young rapper.



    Headlined by Kehlani.

    More acts to be announced.





    SOULFLY

    + Toxic Holocaust

    Cabooze Outdoor Plaza

    Wed 02/19/2020 (5pm/$20)



    cabooze.com

    Soulfly is in the middle of their national tour… stopping by the Cabooze in Minneapolis this February 19th.



    Show up early to check out Toxic Holocaust. We saw the band in Oct 2019 and said, “Up next was Portland’s Toxic Holocaust. The band looks and plays thrash metal, originally formed in 1999 by singer and songwriter Joel Grind. Currently, the band features drummer Tyler Becker and guitarist Robert Gray (both joining a few years ago).”

    Tour dates:

    2/08/2020 Phoenix Theater – Petaluma, CA
    2/10/2020 El Corazon – Seattle, WA

    2/11/2020 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR

    2/12/2020 Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC

    2/14/2020 The Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB

    2/15/2020 The Gateway – Calgary, AB
    2/16/2020 The Exchange – Regina, SK
    2/17/2020 The Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB

    2/19/2020 The Cabooze – Minneapolis, MN

    2/20/2020 The Forge – Joliet, IL

    2/21/2020 Route 20 – Racine, WI

    2/22/2020 The Apollo Theatre – Belvidere, IL

    2/23/2020 The Citadel Music Hall – Indianapolis, IN

    2/24/2020 Crafthouse – Pittsburgh, PA

    2/25/2020 Rec Room – Buffalo, NY

    2/26/2020 Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON

    2/27/2020 Poor Richards – Chicopee, MA

    2/28/2020 Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA

    2/29/2020 Saint Vitus – Brooklyn, NY

    3/01/2020 Stanhope House – Stanhope, NJ

    3/03/2020 Cafe 611 – Fred, MD

    3/04/2020 The Pour House Music Hall – Raleigh, NC

    3/05/2020 Capone’s – Johnson City, TN

    3/06/2020 Masquerade Hell – Atlanta, GA

    3/07/2020 Sound Bar – Orlando, FL

    3/08/2020 Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

    3/10/2020 Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA

    3/11/2020 Gas Monkey Bar & Grill – Dallas, TX

    3/12/2020 Warehouse Live – Houston, TX





    REUBEN AND THE DARK

    + Faux Prix

    7th St Entry

    Wed 02/19/2020 (7pm/$12)


    first-avenue.com

    Reuben and the Dark will be stopping by the 7th Street Entry on February 19th, as part of their un | love album tour. The record is out now on Arts & Crafts.



    Tour dates:


    Feb 7 – Stittsville, ON – The Rainmaker Brewhouse

    Feb 8 – Ottawa, ON – National Arts Centre

    Feb 10 – Quebec, QC – L’Anti

    Feb 12 – Montreal, QC – Le Petit Campus

    Feb 13 – Paris ON – Dominion Telegraph

    Feb 14 – Toronto, ON – The Great Hall

    Feb 18 – Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern

    Feb 19 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry

    Feb 22 – Saskatoon, SK – Broadway Theatre

    Feb 25 – Swift Current, SK – Lyric Theatre

    Feb 26 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room

    Feb 28 – Calgary, AB – Palace Theatre

    Feb 29 – Lethbridge, AB – Southminster United Church

    Mar 2 – Kamloops, BC – Pavilion Theatre

    Mar 4 – Victoria, BC – Capital Ballroom

    Mar 5 – Vancouver, BC – Imperial

    Mar 6 – Mission, BC – Copper Hall

    Mar 7 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre

    Mar 8 – Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern

    Mar 10 – Nelson, BC – Hume Hotel Spirit Bar

    Mar 14 – Boston, MA – Sinclair *

    Mar 16 – Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade *

    Mar 17 – Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s *

    Mar 18 – Washington, DC – U Street Music Hall *

    Mar 20 – Philadelphia, PA – Boot & Saddle *




    *with Mondo Cozmo






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