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The best Twin Cities concerts: 5/22-5/28
May 22, 2013 in Gimme Noise
The music never stops in the Twin Cities. Third Man Records' Pokey LaFarge makes a trip to the Cedar Cultural Center while singer/songwriter Lissie (above) plays a sold out show...
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The best Twin Cities concerts: 5/15-5/21
May 15, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Frode & MarcusFinally! The weather is starting to catch up with the time of year. Just in time for Northeast's annual celebration, Art-A-Whirl. Featuring creative works from all over Minneapolis,...
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The best concerts in the Twin Cities this week: 5/8 - 5/14
May 08, 2013 in Gimme Noise
It's finally starting to feel like May again, and this week is packed with shows. Friday Daughter visits the Fine Line with label-mate and local opener, Jeremy Messersmith. The Amsterdam...
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The best Twin Cities concerts: 5/1-5/7
May 01, 2013 in Gimme Noise
The first week of May begins with an exciting lineup. James Blake returns to First Avenue's Mainroom Wednesday while Veils rock the 7th Street Entry. Electric boy/girl duos Purity Ring...
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Bleached: Jet lag and smoking pot is not a good combination
April 25, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Photo courtesy of Life or Death PR & Managment Most people can't imagine venturing into a career with their sibling, but it's safe to say that California sisters Jessica and...
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The best Twin Cities concerts: 4/24-4/30
April 24, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Facebook.com It's the last week of April, and the snow is finally melting away. Wednesday, local favorites Polia play a show in the First Avenue Mainroom, while songwriter Josh Ritter plays...
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The best Twin Cities concerts: 4/17-4/23
April 17, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Pieter van HattemThis week marks several musical events in the Twin Cities. Duluth folk-bluegrass stars Trampled by Turtles celebrate ten years with three sold out shows (Wednesday -...
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The best Twin Cities concerts: 4/10-4/16
April 10, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Dusdin CondrenIf you can brave the weather, there's plenty of music going on this week. Thursday, twenty one pilots play a sold-out show at the Triple Rock while...
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The best Twin Cities concerts: 4/3-4/9
April 03, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Spring has arrived, and with good weather comes more good music. The Mavericks make a comeback performance to Pantages Theater while Finland natives, Sigur Rs make a reappearance at The...
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The best Twin Cities concerts: 3/27-4/2
March 27, 2013 in Gimme Noise
The end of March is approaching quickly. Thurston Moore brings his new band, Chelsea Light Moving, to the Triple Rock tonight. Har Mar Superstar returns to Minneapolis with a new...
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The best Twin Cities concerts this week: 3/20-3/26
March 20, 2013 in Gimme Noise
While the rest of the nation is thawing out for spring, plenty of touring acts are headed to the Twin Cities this week. Martha Wainwright makes a stop at the...
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Darwin Deez's songwriting secret: Couch potato the f*ck out
March 19, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Lucky Number Music Holed up in his New York City apartment, Darwin Deez wrote and recorded a quirky, ten-track ode to failed relationships. Driven by drum loops and laced together by...
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The best Twin Cities concerts this week : 3/13-3/19
March 13, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Inga SeeversA good chunk of the Minneapolis music scene has gallivanted away to South By Southwest in Austin, Texas, but that doesn't stop the music! Total Trash release...
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The best Twin Cities concerts this week: 3/6-3/12
March 06, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessVotel will perform at the Burning Down the House benefit at Sound GalleryWith Spring approaching, forget the snow for a second, Minneapolis is selling out shows left...
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The best Twin Cities concerts this week: 2/27- 3/5
February 27, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Jason HoThe shortest month of the year comes to an end, spend it out with the Minneapolis music scene! Dessa performs at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Thursday...
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The best Twin Cities concerts this week: 2/20-2/26
February 20, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Plenty of shows going on in this last full week in February. Friday and Saturday prove to be the most busy. Friday, indie rock band Eels takes the First Avenue...
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The best concerts in the Twin Cities this week: February 13-19
February 13, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Shervin LainezValentines Day week has arrived! Whether you plan on celebrating Valentines Day with a special someone, alone, or with your multiple cats, be sure to check out...
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The best concerts in the Twin Cities this week: 2/6-2/12
February 06, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Terry RichardsonThe second week of February is already underway with some great shows. Didn't get tickets to Lady Gaga? Have no fear. The Amsterdam will be hosting a...
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The best concerts in the Twin Cities this week: 1/30-2/5
January 30, 2013 in Gimme Noise
LucindaWilliams.comThe Twin Cities is starting to thaw out as January comes to an end. Friday night is especially busy. Retribution Gospel Choir plays the Turf Club while Minneapolis pays tribute...
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The best concerts in the Twin Cities this week: 1/23-1/29
January 23, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Emeli Sand is at Varsity Theater on Wednesday.Don't let this weather scare you, there is plenty of music worth leaving your home for. Thursday, Greg Grease hosts rapper Sean Anonymous's...
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The best concerts in the Twin Cities this week: 1/16-1/22
January 16, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Eliot HazelNiki & the DoveThis week marks a rare opportunity to catch our purple legend in action. The main event everyone is buzzing about is Prince's three night...
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Twin Cities Best New Bands at First Avenue, 1/11/13
January 14, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessFirst Avenue's Best New BandsWith the Chalice, Wiping Out Thousands, John Mark Nelson, Actual Wolf, Eleganza!, Strange Names, and Bomba de LuzFriday, January 11, 2013First Avenue, MinneapolisWith...
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The best concerts in the Twin Cities this week: 1/9-1/15
January 09, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Dustin SolmonsonPlenty of music going on the the Twin Cities this week! The Dakota welcomes Motown legends Martha and the Vandellas for a two night stay, Wednesday and...
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The best concerts in the Twin Cities this week
January 04, 2013 in Gimme Noise
Photo by Erik HessIt's the first weekend of the new year! January gets kind of slow, but that's no reason not to brave the cold for your favorite local acts....
