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

Heartless Bastards w/ Craig Finn at First Ave, Minneapolis (29 Jun 15)

It's been three years since Heartless Bastards was in town, and as bassist Jesse Ebaugh noted, "Too dang long!"
The Cincinnati alternative rock band headlined First Avenue's main stage in Minneapolis last night, in support of their latest album Restless Ones (Partisan).