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 at the Varsity Theater. Soundset 2013 takes place this Sunday with a pre-party Saturday night at the Triple Rock and an after party late Sunday in First Avenue's Mainroom. The infamous Prince makes a two-show appearance that could hurt your bank account (tickets are $259) at Myth. Lastly, the Turf Club will be hosting a benefit to help photographer Erik Hess featuring several local artists and even a secret special guest.More »

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 hosts their second annual Girls Got Rhythm Fest featuring Cherie Currie, The Avengers and many more stretching over Friday and Saturday. Also on Friday, local garage group Crimes releases their latest vinyl at the Icehouse while The Voice's Nicholas David plays a sold out show his first of two nights at First Avenue. 

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Photo by Terry Richardson

The 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 Born this Way After Party with Lady Starlight and the Dirty Pearls. The silky voiced Cody ChesnuTT makes an appearance at the Triple Rock Thursday. Saturday, Brit rockers the Vaccines bring Aussie rockers San Cisco and local rockers France Camp to open their sold-out show. Local bands Teenage Moods, Prissy Clerks, Nallo and Gloss will be playing against art installations and projection displays at the Cedar Cultural Center. There are so many shows, and you can't go wrong!  More »

Emeli Sandé 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 birthday party at the Triple Rock, while indie-rockers The Kopecky Family Band take the 7th Street Entry Stage. Grace Potter begins her two night stay in the First Ave Mainroom on Friday, and The Smiths singer Morrissey appears at the Orpheum Theatre. Saturday, Night Moves makes an appearance at Icehosue while  Free Energy revisits their Minnesota roots at the Turf. 
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Plain Ole Bill gets Cryphy

Tonight, we'd like to invite you to party with us at Kitty Cat Klub, and we brought some of our friends -- Plain Ole Bill ("Best DJ") and Gigamesh (an all-around awesome producer and DJ) -- to set the soundtrack. 



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The Best of the Twin Cities issue has hit the streets -- officially. It's as thick as a phone book, but is beautifully designed like a keepsake tome.

The Enchanted Cities theme is apt given how enchanted we all are with the many great offerings available in our local pastures. Plus, there's that big, bad Timberwolf on the cover. If you'd like a shortcut to the music-related items, check it below.

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​For how much y'all seem to like to leave comments here at Gimme Noise, now it's time to get those things tabulated and have them express something bigger. Yes, the Best of the Twin Cities 2012 is on its way April 18, and an essential part of that is a poll featuring the votes of you, the readers. Just in case you need a refresher, here's the 2011 list.

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Read the issue here

​To celebrate the iPhone app we launched in conjunction with this year's Best of the Twin Cities issue themed after Mad Men, we've created the 'Mad About the Twin Cities' badge that comes with a chance to win gifts from the Best Of award winners listed here and an exclusive gift basket from City Pages.More »

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Thanks to the crew at MPLS.TV for filming this great video of our Best of the Twin Cities Bash at the Varsity Theater, which features performances by Dessa and No Bird Sing, and a backstage chat with Joe Horton of No Bird Sing, Dessa, and interview-crasher Michael Larsen (Eyedea). It was really an incredible night -- if you missed it, go ahead and watch this recap video so you can pretend you were there. (Also, be sure to stream Dessa's jaw-dropping encore of "Hallelujah" here and check out our slideshow of photos here.)


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