October 29, 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

Johnny Marr & the Healers at First Avenue, Minneapolis (05/07/2003)

Johnny Marr & the Healers at First Ave, Minneapolis (05/07/2003)

vu@weheartmusic.com January 23, 2014

The poster and ticket stub tells me that the show was booked by the Developing Arts & Music Foundation and listed as a 21+ show. I do have poor memory of the event, I remember that I touched Johnny Marr's arms and guitar (so I was front, as usual).

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James Blake w/ Nosaj Thing - First Avenue, Minneapolis (11/15/13) concert review

James Blake w/ Nosaj Thing – First Avenue, Minneapolis (11/15/13) concert review

JohnC@weheartmusic.com November 18, 2013

For UK electronic artist James Blake, less is always more. The 25-year old, in promotion for his second and latest full-length, Overgrown (Republic Records) has never felt the need to over-embellish his works or fill in un-necessary notes in the spaces in-between; and in a very sold-out 100 min. performance at Minneapolis’ First Avenue, we saw why he was this year’s recent winner of the coveted Mercury Music Prize.

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Deltron 3030 at First Avenue, Minneapolis (10/20/13)

Deltron 3030 at First Avenue, Minneapolis (10/20/13)

vu@weheartmusic.com October 22, 2013

It's the year 3030… we came back. And yes, we came back to Deltron 3030, thirteen years later! Deltron 3030, the supergroup of Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Dan the Automator, and Kid Koala, is currently on tour from the year 3030, stopping by Minneapolis to their sold-out show at First Avenue last night.

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