In celebration of PJ Harvey’s return to the USA in seven years (stopping in at the Palace Theatre in St Paul on Oct 2), I thought you might want to hear my “Stories From Sea”. The last time I saw Polly Jean Harvey was at the Fine Line
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As previously mentioned, this October 2nd, 2024, is PJ Harvey’s first return to the USA in seven years. It’s been a long time, so we’re hoping to see her again.
PJ Harvey at Fine Line (04 Dec 2000)
We previously saw her in December 2000, and wrote, “Again, apology, I have very poor memory of the show, other than she did my favorite song of hers at the time, “Good Fortune”, about early/mid-set, and I could have gone home happy. I guess it shouldn’t surprise anyone, as she was touring in support of her then-latest album Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea, which is one of my favorite PJ Harvey album that I purchased from Best Buy for $10… back when they actually sold and promoted CDs…. I can see that “Big Exit” was the show’s finale… saving her biggest hit song, “Sheela-Na-Gig” for the encore.”
US Tour Dates:
11 Sep 2024 The Anthem, Washington, DC
13 Sep 2024 The Met, Philadelphia, PA
15 Sep 2024 Terminal 5, New York, NY
16 Sep 2024 Terminal 5, New York, NY
18 Sep 2024 MGM Music Hall Fenway, Boston, MA
21 Sep 2024 Place Bell, Montreal, QC
25 Sep 2024 HISTORY, Toronto, ON
26 Sep 2024 HISTORY, Toronto, ON
28 Sep 2024 Masonic Temple – Cathedral, Detroit, MI
Yard Act was a little more conversational. In fact, the lead singer, James Smith was down-right loquacious. They were excited to be in the Twin Cities, the first stop on their American Tour and they didn’t
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The evening’s triple-bill lineup began with a buzzing trio from Atlanta, Omni (Philip Frobos, ex-Deerhunter guitarist Frankie Broyles, with live drummer Chris Yonker- perhaps named after the now-demolished
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British band Yard Act is back at the Fine Line, this October 2, 2024. They claim that they keep losing money whenever they play here, but the band loves playing in the USA, so come out and see them this October 2nd!
Yard Act at Fine Line (13 Sep 2023)
We previously saw the UK band in Sep 2023, and wrote, “Yard Act is a new band (2019) from Leeds England and they had quite the debut with their first album The Overload, which was short-listed (nominated) for the Mercury Prize last year. “Confident” is the word Pitchfork used to describe the album and it is a perfect word to describe the band with a heavy beat and recitative delivery of Smith’s somewhat rap, somewhat punk, sped-up poetry slam of verbal acrobatics with a tongue in cheek and biting tongue.”
Omni at First Avenue (30 April 2019)
Omni to open. We previously saw Omni in Apr 2019 and said, “The evening’s triple-bill lineup began with a buzzing trio from Atlanta, Omni (Philip Frobos, ex-Deerhunter guitarist Frankie Broyles, with live drummer Chris Yonker- perhaps named after the now-demolished Georgia arena?), who just signed to Sub Pop’s new Singles Club, playing both new songs, ‘Delicacy’ and ‘I Don’t Dance’, and more during their brief opening set. The trio plays an antsy and addictive blend of post-punk rock, sharpened by staccato riffs and cerebral arrangements and is working on their third full-length, visibly happy about their recent signing and the chance to be on this bill. From the enthusiastic reception gauged, expect the band back, when the new record completes.”
Tour Dates:
Oct. 2 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
Oct. 3 – Cudahy, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
Oct. 4 – Chicago, IL @ Metro
Oct. 5 – Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
Oct. 7 – Toronto, ON @ Axis Club
Oct. 8 – Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz
Oct. 10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
Oct. 11 – Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair
Oct. 12 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
Oct. 15 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat
Oct. 16 – Asheville, NC @ Eulogy
Oct. 17 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
Oct. 19 – Mexico City, MX @ Foro Puebla
02 Oct 2024 The Collection with Fox Royale and Harbor & Home at Turf Club
Next up was Harbor and Home. We previously the group in July 2019 and wrote, “The afternoon’s music opened with a short set from local alternative rock group Harbor & Home, who blends Americana roots
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The Collection is touring in support of Little Deaths.
Frontman David Wimbish reflects, “Our last record was triumphant. Little Deaths is about vulnerability. I’d been isolated and drinking a lot, and I realized I’d lost any sense of presence in the moment. When I got sober, I realized the best — and worst — thing about it was that I felt all my feelings. I felt really vulnerable.”
Fox Royale and Harbor & Home to open.
Tour dates:
September 21 – Saxapahaw NC – Soil & Sky Fest
September 27 – Columbus, OH – Rumba Cafe
September 28 – Cincinnati, OH – Madison Live Rooftop
Los Angeles, by the way of New York, rising indie-pop sensation Dora Jar is currently on tour in support of her debut album No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire (set for release on September 13 via Island Records).
Tour dates:
September 22 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
September 23 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
September 25 – Washington, DC – Union Stage
September 27 – Philadelphia, PA – The Lounge
September 30 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
October 1 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
October 2 – St Paul, MN – Amsterdam
October 5 – Denver, CO – Globe Hall
October 6 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
October 8 – Seattle, WA – Neumos
October 9 – Portland, OR – Holocene
October 11 – San Francisco, CA – Café Du Nord
October 16 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
October 17 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
02 Oct 2024 COIN with Aidan Bissett at Fillmore Minneapolis
We’ve written about Nashville band COIN since early 2015, managing to catch their frenetic set the following year, on one of six previous times in the area. The band has a brand new single, ‘Crash My Car’ ahead of their
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Aidan Bissett opened the show. He’s joined on stage by drummer Chris and guitarist Kyle.
Just prior to playing his single, “Communication”, the singer/songwriter admitted that he only started writing music
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COIN is touring in support of I’m Not Afraid of Music Anymore (available September 13 via 10k Projects). The tour will stop in at the Fillmore, in Minneapolis, on October 2, 2024.
COIN at First Avenue (15 June 2019)
We saw COIN in June 2019 and said, “The foursome (Chase Lawrence– vocals/synths; Ryan Winnen– drums; Joe Memmel– guitar; Matt Martin– touring bass) have always brought an infectious energy to their live performance and this night was no exception. “I feel like every time we come to Minneapolis, something strange happens, but not tonight” Lawrence said, without further detail, “but not tonight, we have to come back!”. After the new ‘I Want it All’ (not to be confused with the Queen song), the biggest crowd response was saved for their breakthrough radio single, ‘Talk Too Much’, with the crowd singing the chorus back to the band, and COIN ended their forty minute set with 2015’s ‘Fingers Crossed’. Expect them to return and headline once the new album is released.”
Aidan Bissett at 7th Street (04 Mar 2022)
Aidan Bissett to open.
We caught the singer with Claire Rosinkranz in Mar 2022 and wrote, “Aidan Bissett opened the show. He’s joined on stage by drummer Chris and guitarist Kyle. Just prior to playing his single, “Communication”, the singer/songwriter admitted that he only started writing music recently, and especially during the COVID quarantine. Afer his big hit song, “Dumped”, Bissett tested out a new song that he dubbed “Twenty-Something”.”
Tour dates:
9/29 – Franklin, TN – Pilgrimage Music Festival
10/1 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
10/2 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
10/4 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
10/5 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
10/6 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre
10/8 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
10/9 – Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
10/11 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre
10/12 – Columbus OH, – KEMBA! Live
10/13 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
10/15 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
10/17 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
10/18 – Montreal, QC – The Beanfield Theatre
10/19 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
10/23 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
10/24 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
10/26 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
10/27 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10/29 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
11/1 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
11/2 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
11/3 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
11/7 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
11/8 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company
11/9 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
2/8 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
2/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Great Saltair
2/11 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House
2/12 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
2/14 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre
2/15 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
2/16 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
2/18 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
2/20 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
2/21 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
2/22 – San Diego, CA – SOMA
2/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
2/27 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek
2/28 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
3/1 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
3/3 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
3/4 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
If your band is coming to the Minneapolis/St Paul area, please email details to vu@weheartmusic.com with a good lead time. Thank you.