Mark Mallman at Parkway Theater, Minneapolis (August 8, 2025)

August 8, 2025 Friday
Mark Mallman
at Parkway Theater
theparkwaytheater.com

Minneapolis music icon, and now TikTok famous, Mark Mallman is having an album release show at the Parkway Theater, in Minneapolis on August 8, 2025. The 11th album called Magic Time came out June 27 on Hygh Tension Records/Virgin Music Group.

We last saw Mallman as audience member at various shows (such as A Giant Dog and we’re pretty sure he was at The Church show)… as a performer, we caught him in Nov 2009 and said, “Mark Mallman at Turf Club, St Paul (11/7/09). As you can see, a special guest star showed up at the end of the set to end it on a bang… I’ve seen the dude before, he’s wonderfully mesmerizing to watch. If I had half his energy, I would explode. Opening up Mallman were The Magic Castles and The Alpha Centauri.”

Also, while poking around the Parkway Theater’s website, it would appear that Mallman will also be a guest on an upcoming Mississippi Valley Orchestra featuring Molly Brandt show, set for August 24, 2025.

Details from the website:

Mississippi Valley Orchestra at Parkway Theater (August 24, 2025)

Get ready for a matinee show unlike any other as the MVO Crewtets, a 16-piece string group, joins forces with four incredible Twin Cities indie artists: Molly Brandt, the Twins of Franklin, Jillian Rae Band, and Mark Mallman! It’s an unprecedented mash-up of soaring strings and captivating tunes that promises to be both epic and delightfully unexpected. You’ve never heard anything quite like this, and you won’t want to miss it!

Named 2023 and 2024 Americana Artist of the Year at the Midwest Country Music Awards, Molly Brandt is making waves in the independent music scene. Drawing inspiration from songwriting legends, her songs weave tales of heartache, resilience and triumph, delving into blue-collar struggles, dive bar revelries, long car rides, and cold-blooded revenge. Brandt captivates audiences with her fiery delivery, memorable attire and evocative lyrics as she showcases powerful vocals, compelling storytelling, and unforgettable performances.

August 8, 2025 Friday
Michael Seyer
with The Get Together and IAMJOY
at 7th St Entry
first-avenue.com

Singer/songwriter
Michael Seyer is headlining the 7th Street Entry on August 8, 2025.

Seyer previously opened for Canadian band Men I Trust in Oct 2021.

Update: The Get Together and IAMJOY to open.

Tour Dates:

Jul 19 House of Blues Anaheim Anaheim, CA
Jul 20 House of Blues San Diego San Diego, CA
Jul 22 The Rebel Lounge Phoenix, AZ
Jul 23 Sister Albuquerque, NM
Jul 25 Paper Tiger San Antonio, TX
Jul 26 The Gremlin Mcallen, TX
Jul 27 Empire Control Room & Garage Austin, TX
Jul 28 Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio Denton, TX
Jul 29 House of Blues Houston Houston, TX
Jul 31 Aisle 5 Atlanta, GA
Aug 1 Songbyrd Music House Washington, DC
Aug 2 Baby’s All Right Brooklyn, NY
Aug 4 The Baby G Toronto, ON
Aug 6 Lager House Detroit, MI
Aug 7 Schubas Tavern Chicago, IL
Aug 8 7th St Entry Minneapolis, MN
Aug 10 Hi-Dive Denver, CO
Aug 11 Kilby Court Salt Lake City, UT
Aug 12 Shrine Social Club Boise, ID
Aug 14 Mississippi Studios Portland, OR
Aug 15 Fox Cabaret Vancouver, BC
Aug 17 Madame Lou’s Seattle, WA
Aug 19 Cafe Du Nord San Francisco, CA
Aug 20 The Catalyst Santa Cruz, CA
Aug 23 Lodge Room Highland Park Los Angeles, CA
Aug 30 Jam Jam Asia Music Festival 2025 Taipei, Taiwan

August 10, 2025 Sunday
Mal Blum
with Charlie Mtn.
at 7th St Entry
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It’s been a while, but Mal Blum is back on tour… stopping by the 7th Street Entry, on August 10, 2025.

We saw Mal Blum in October 2015 and said, “The last band we saw was Mal Blum, from New York City. The trio (featuring singer/guitarist Mal Blum, bassist Audrey and drummer Steph Barker) actually wrote more songs on their setlist than time allowed to play (especially because all the bands started a little late). With five albums to choose from, you can see why they had a problem choosing songs. They only chose a few from their latest You Look A Lot Like Me (Don Giovanni Records), with the obvious two singles “Better Go” and “Robert Frost”. The band was having a lot of fun goofing off on stage… even though Mal Blum’s music is pretty depressing. They had some issues, with Mal Blum constantly complaining about being shocked by her microphone. Headliner Allison Weiss even tried to give some advice with no luck. Eventually, Mal switched mics with Audrey, to no results. In the end, I think someone needs to give Mal Blum a pair of good anti-static shoes for Christmas. ”

Charlie Mtn. (John-Allison Weiss) to open.

Tour Dates:

July 24 Amherst MA The Drake
July 25 Portland ME SPACE Gallery
July 26 Somerville MA Warehouse XI
July 27 Brooklyn NY Bell House
July 29 Buffalo NY Ninth Ward at Babeville
July 31 Philadelphia PA Johnny Brenda’s
August 1 Washington DC Black Cat – Main Room
August 2 Pittsburgh PA Bottlerocket Social Hall
August 3 Ann Arbor MI Blind Pig
August 5 Indianapolis IN Turntable
August 7 Chicago IL Beat Kitchen
August 9 Cudahy (Milwaukee) WI X-Ray Arcade
August 10 Minneapolis MN 7th Street Entry
August 12 Omaha NE The Slowdown – Front Room
August 15 Colorado Springs CO Vultures
August 16 Denver CO Hi-Dive
August 18 Salt Lake City UT Kilby Court
August 19 Boise ID Shrine Social Club Basement
August 21 Spokane WA The District
August 22 Seattle WA The Vera Project
August 23 Portland OR Polaris Hall
August 26 Sacramento CA Cafe Colonial
August 27 San Francisco CA Bottom Of The Hill
August 28 Los Angeles CA Echo
September 3 Phoenix AZ Valley Bar
September 6 Austin TX Mohawk (Indoor)
September 7 Dallas TX Club Dada (Indoor)
September 11 Atlanta GA The Earl
September 12 Greenville SC Swansons Warehouse
September 13 Durham NC The Pinhook

August 14, 2025 Thursday
Keith Wallen
with Levels and BlurCurve
at Turf Club
first-avenue.com

Breaking Benjamin guitarist and solo artist Keith Wallen is headlining the Turf Club, in St Paul, on August 14, 2025.

Levels and BlurCurve to open.

We saw BlurCurve in November 2023 and wrote, “Local hardcore groovers, BlurCurve, opened up the evening at the Turf Club to an excited crowd. Their website states: We Like it loud & fast. And they certainly lived up to the billing … After boisterous approval for their first song, Scully said, “If you like that, we have eight more for you.” And they played songs from their 2015 debut album and 2003 EP Pluto & The Fool, finishing the furious set with “Holy Alms.””

Tour Dates: