03/05/2024 Tuesday
Ryan Beatty
at Fine Line
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Singer/songwriter Ryan Beatty will be touring in support of his critically acclaimed album Calico. The tour stops in Minneapolis, at the Fine Line, on March 5, 2024.

Tour dates

February 15 Austin, TX Scoot Inn
February 16 Houston, TX White Oak Music Hall
February 17 Dallas, TX Studio at The Factory
February 19 Nashville, TN Basement East
February 20 Atlanta, GA Terminal West
February 22 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
February 23 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
February 24 New York, NY Brooklyn Steel
February 28 Boston, MA Big Night Live
March 1 Montreal, QC Beanfield Theatre
March 2 Toronto, ON Danforth Music Hall
March 4 Chicago, IL Thalia Hall
March 5 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line
March 7 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre
March 8 Salt Lake City, UT The Grand
March 10 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
March 11 Seattle, WA The Showbox
March 12 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom
March 14 San Francisco, CA Bimbo’s 365 Club
March 15 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern

03/06/2024 Wednesday
Alan Doyle
with Adam Baldwin
at Parkway Theater
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Canadian legend Alan Doyle, best-known as lead singer for Newfoundland’s beloved Great Big Sea is returning to the Minneapolis area… this time playing the Parkway Theater on March 6, 2024.

We saw Alan Doyle in April 2022 and wrote, “Alan Doyle started his set with a solo, a cappella version of “Dream of Home”, before his band, The Beautiful Band, joined Doyle on stage. The Beautiful Band featured Cory Tetford (former member of Crush) on guitars, Kendel Carson (from The Paperboys) on fiddle, Kris MacFarlane (from Great Big Sea) on drums, Shehab Illyas (from Mir) on bass, and Todd Lumley (from Waltons) on piano / accordion. As you can see, each band members are accomplished musicians, but combined together, they are just amazing.”

Nova Scotia’s Adam Baldwin (not to be confused with actor Adam Baldwin who appeared at Wizard World 2014) to open.

The Canadian singer-songwriter’s sophomore full-length, Concertos & Serenades came out in September 2022.

Tour Dates

March 2 – Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre
March 3 – Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place
March 5 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
March 6 – Minneapolis, MN – Parkway Theatre
March 7 – Chicago, IL – Old Town School
March 8 – Hamilton, ON – First Ontario Concert Hall
March 9 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
March 11 – Kingston, ON – Grand Theatre
March 12 – Kitchener, ON – Centre In The Square
March 13 – Ottawa, ON – National Arts Centre
March 14 – Montreal, QC – L’Olympia
March 15 – Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick
March 16 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
April 24 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Event Gallery
April 25 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur Theatre
April 26 – Portland, ME – Aura
April 27 – New York, NY – Sony Hall
April 28 – Vienna, VA – The Barns at Wolf Trap
April 30 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater
May 1 – Annapolis, MD – Rams Head On Stage
May 2 – Atlanta, GA – City Winery
May 3 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
May 4 – Nashville, TN – City Winery
May 5 – St. Louis, MO – City Winery
May 7 – Parker, CO – PACE Center
May 8 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads Saloon
May 9 – Madison, WI – Bur Oak
May 10 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
May 11 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo State Center
May 12 – Cleveland, OH – Music Box
May 14 – Pittsburgh, PA – City Winery
May 15 – Richmond, VA – The Tin Pan
May 16 – St. Mary’s City, MD – Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge
May 17 – Red Bank, NJ – The Vogel
May 18 – Homer, NY – Center For The Arts

03/06/2024 Wednesday
Matisyahu
with Cydeways
at First Avenue

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Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and alternative reggae rock musician Matisyahu is on tour in 2024 in support of his new EP Hold the Fire, just released February 2nd via his own label, Fallen Sparks Records.

We saw Matisyahu in 24 Oct 2015 and wrote, “We’ve seen Matisyahu before, but Saturday’s show was possibly the best show we’ve ever seen – and it’s thanks to clearly hearing every note from his very excellent live band, away from the distractions of a regular “rock” show where fans are constantly talking. Unfortunately, fans weren’t used to the sit-down environment of the “theater style” shows. At first everyone was respectful (with some dancing fans going to the back to dance away without obscuring someone’s view of the stage). Of course, all that changed when the second set of Matisyahu when everyone stood up (with encouragement from the singer).”

Cydeways to open.

Tour Dates

March 1 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen

March 2 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre

March 6 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

March 7 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Pabst Theater

March 8 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

March 9 – Detroit, MI @ El Club

March 10 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

March 13 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre

March 14 – South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Ballroom

March 15 – Salisbury, MA @ Blue Ocean Music Hall

March 16 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

March 20 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club

March 21 – Richmond, VA @ The National

March 22 – Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl
March 23 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel

03/07/2024 Thursday
Otoboke Beaver
with Drinking Boys and Girls Choir
at First Avenue
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Japanese all-girls band Otoboke Beaver will be headlining First Avenue on March 7th, 2024… their biggest stage in Minneapolis, yet!

Korean band Drinking Boys and Girls Choir to open.

Tour dates

Feb
3
Osaka, Japan
SOCORE FACTORY
Feb
8
Kyoto, Japan
Takutaku (磔磔)
Feb
20
Seattle, WA, US
The Crocodile
Feb
21
Seattle, WA, US
The Crocodile
Feb
22
Portland, OR, US
Wonder Ballroom
Feb
24
San Francisco, CA, US
The Fillmore

Feb
25
Santa Cruz, CA, US
The Catalyst
Feb
27
Santa Ana, CA, US
The Observatory
Feb
28
San Diego, CA, US
House of Blues San Diego
Feb
29
Pioneertown, CA, US
Pappy + Harriet’s
Mar
2
Los Angeles (LA), CA, US
The Belasco
Mar
4
Salt Lake City, UT, US
Metro Music Hall

Mar
5
Englewood, CO, US
Gothic Theatre
Mar
7
Minneapolis, MN, US
First Avenue
Mar
9
Chicago, IL, US
Thalia Hall
Mar
10
Chicago, IL, US
Thalia Hall
Mar
12
St Louis, MO, US
Delmar Hall
Mar
14
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Spirit Hall
Mar
15
Cleveland, OH, US
House of Blues
Mar
16
Detroit, MI, US
Saint Andrew’s Hall
Mar
17
Toronto, ON, Canada
The Opera House
Mar
19
Montreal, QC, Canada
Théâtre Beanfield
Mar
21
Boston, MA, US
Royale Boston
Mar
22
Queens, NY, US
Knockdown Center
Mar
23
Philadelphia, PA, US
Union Transfer
Mar
24
Washington, DC, US
9:30 CLUB
Mar
26
Carrboro, NC, US
Cat’s Cradle
Mar
27
Charlotte, NC, US
The Underground
Mar
28
Nashville, TN, US
Eastside Bowl
Mar
28
Madison, TN, US
Eastside Bowl
Mar
29
Atlanta, GA, US
The Masquerade
Mar
30
Orlando, FL, US
The Beacham
Jul
25 Noblesville, IN, US
Ruoff Music Center
Jul
30 Maryland Heights, MO, US
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

03/08/2024 Friday
Cherry Glazerr
with Wombo
at Fine Line
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Los Angeles’ Cherry Glazerr (led by Clementine Creevy) will be headlining the Fine Line Music Café, in Minneapolis, on March 8, 2024, in support of the new album I Don’t Want You Anymore (Secretly Canadian).

The “mature” album, I Don’t Want You Anymore was co-produced with Yves Rothman (Yves Tumor, Blondshell, Amaarae), and is in reference to her personal growth.

The New York Times describes it as an album that “wrestles with a clearly toxic relationship. As the songs go style-hopping — explosive grunge, chugging synth-pop, hints of funk and jazz — the obsession persists.”

Louisville Kentucky based trio Wombo to open.

Cherry Glazerr 2024 tour dates

2/26 – Neumos- Seattle, WA
2/27 – Wonder Ballroom – Portland, OR
2/29 – August Hall – San Francisco, CA
3/1 – Teragram Ballroom – Los Angeles, CA
3/6 – Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO
3/8 – Fine Line – Minneapolis, MN
3/9 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL
3/11 – The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA
3/12 – Union Stage – Washington, DC
3/13 – The Sinclair – Cambridge, MA
3/16 – Music Hall of Williamsburg – Brooklyn, NY

03/09/2024 Saturday
Mary Timony
with youbet
at 7th St Entry
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Mary Timony is from one of my favorite bands, Helium. Unfortunately, the band broke up in 1999. Timony continues on as solo artist and also started Ex Hex in 2013.

Timony’s first new solo album in 15 years is called Untame the Tiger. The record comes out February 23rd on Merge Records, and there will be a 2024 tour to support the album.

She’ll be stopping by the 7th Street Entry again on March 9, 2024, with youbet as support act.

It’ll be good to see Timony again at the tiny venue, as we last seen her solo (note: not as “The Mary Timony Band”) in May 25, 2005. Yes, 19 years ago!

We also caught Mary Timony’s band Ex Hex at the Triple Rock Social Club, in July 20, 2015, and wrote, “I’ve said this before, but I’m a big Helium fan, the band that featured Mary Timony. Although I never saw Helium, I did catch Timony when she toured in 2005, in support of her Ex Hex album. Of course, nearly ten years later, she would form a new band Ex Hex with Betsy Wright and Laura Harris. As expected with bands with only one album, the trio played their entire album live… but throwing in a cover or two to stretch out the time for a full set. Most of the songs were sung by Timony, except Wright took over two songs on their set: “How You Got That Girl” and “Radio On”.”

Tour Dates

Feb. 28 – Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar *
Feb. 29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s *
Mar. 1 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom *
Mar. 2 – Somerville, MA @ Crystal Ballroom *
Mar. 3 – Amherst, MA @ The Drake ^
Mar. 5 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern ^
Mar. 6 – Chicago, IL @ The Empty Bottle ^
Mar. 8 – Cudahy, WI @ X-Ray Arcade ^
Mar. 9 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry ^
Mar. 11 – Kalamazoo, MI @ Bell’s Eccentric Cafe ^
Mar. 12 – Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe ^
Mar. 13 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Warhol Entrance ^
Mar. 14 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat *
Mar. 21 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Fest
Mar. 23 – Seattle, WA @ Clock-Out Lounge %
Mar. 24 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios %
Mar. 26 – San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop %
Mar. 27 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst Atrium %
Mar. 28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room %
Mar. 29 – San Diego, CA @ The Casbah %
Mar. 30 – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room %
* w/ Birthday Girl DC
^ w/ Youbet
% w/ Rosali

03/10/2024 Sunday
The Snuts
at 7th St Entry
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If you missed UK’s The Snuts (not to be confused with The Struts) last year as support for Louis Tomlinson at the Armory in Minneapolis (June 16, 2023), here is your chance to catch the buzz band at a smaller, more intimate, setting of the 7th Street Entry, on March 10, 2024.

The band’s third album Millennials is set to release on February 23, 2024, via Happy Artist Records / The Orchard.

As of this writing, no opening band listed.

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