June 4, 2026

First Avenue

First Avenue is a legendary, independent music venue in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, famous for its role in Prince’s film Purple Rain and for its iconic exterior wall painted with stars recognizing performers. Opened in 1970, the venue hosts over 200 concerts annually in its 1,550-capacity Mainroom and 350+ shows in the 250-capacity 7th St Entry

Neko Case

Minneapolis: September 1 to September 3

vusleeper August 12, 2022

Minneapolis: September 1 to September 3

09/01/2022 Thursday
Neko Case
with Disq
at First Avenue

09/02/2022 Friday
The King Khan & BBQ Show
with Miranda and The Beat
at Fine Line

09/02/2022 Friday
Elder
with Belzebong and Dreadnought
at Turf Club

09/02/2022 Friday
09/03/2022 Saturday
First Avenue Goes to the Fair

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Bob Mould Band at First Avenue, Minneapolis (2021-09-25)

Bob Mould Band at First Avenue, Minneapolis (2021-09-25)

vusleeper September 26, 2021

Musician Bob Mould headlined First Avenue, in Minneapolis, on September 25. The show was billed as Bob Mould Band, although if you look at the show poster, it lists Bob Mould / Jason Narducy / Jon Wurster... and deserving so, as the band is very good and their names should be recognized.

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Flashback: Blitzen Trapper at First Avenue, Minneapolis (18 Feb 2009)

vusleeper September 13, 2020

I have seen Blitzen Trapper at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis on July 29, 2007. I can say it now, but when I saw them at the Triple Rock, it wasn’t a very good turnout, due to the fact it was a Sunday night. The band was really late to the venue because of roadwork on Highway 61. It wasn’t the band’s finest hour, especially going on cold without a soundcheck.

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First Avenue and Prince: Before the Rain at Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

First Avenue and Prince: Before the Rain exhibits at Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

JohnC@weheartmusic.com March 31, 2020

Celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this coming week, First Avenue & 7th St. Entry have been the heart of the Minnesota music scene since its first show (featuring Joe Cocker) in a converted bus station originally called The Depot, then Sam's. That fabled history is documented in a unique exhibit now on display called First Avenue: Stories of Minnesota's Mainroom at the Minnesota History Center.

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