PLENTY of events going on this week to get everyone out of the house. Wednesday, the Kopecky Family band (which is not actually a family band) play the Triple Rock. Featuring Astronautalis, Sims, Greg Grease and Mixed Blood Majority, Friday is a night for hip hop in the First Avenue Mainroom. Let's hope for good weather Saturday for all of our lucky friends who snagged Rock the Garden tickets. Festivities begin at the Walker Art Center at 11, and will wind down in First Avenue later in the evening. Lastly Fitz and the Tantrums sell out TWO nights at the Varsity. More »

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So it's June now. Despite the cloudiness, there are actually things happening outdoors. Saturday, be sure to check out tons of local bands at Rock the Vine. Later in the evening Hollow Boys release their latest record at Kitty Cat Klub. The Minnesota Zoo will also be hosting Richard Thompson and Field Report, Saturday and also Joan Baez on Thursday. Sunday, the Pourhouse will be hosting a show to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, featuring The Honeydogs, Retribution Gospel Choir, Zoo Animal and more. Lastly, Christopher Owens of Girls (above) plays a solo show at Icehouse on Tuesday. 
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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 »

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Finally! 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, the 331 club will be hosting local favorites such as Gospel Gossip, Carroll, Prissy Clerks, Crimes and more. Minneapolis will also be welcoming back of Montreal this Wednesday, as they make a stop at the Cedar Cultural Center. Shout Out Louds (pictured above) are at Varsity Theater on Friday. Finally, Father John Misty returns to another sold out crowd, this time in the First Avenue Mainroom this Tuesday. So get out, see some great music, and enjoy the weather. After all, we're due for another snowstorm. 
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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 and Crystal Castles play First Avenue Thursday and Sunday. Minnesota's local member of Cult Records (Julian Casablancas's label) Har Mar Superstar plays the Turf Club Saturday Night while Haley Bonar and Carroll each play a set at Icehouse.

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It's the last week of April, and the snow is finally melting away. Wednesday, local favorites Poliça play a show in the First Avenue Mainroom, while songwriter Josh Ritter plays a set the next night. Mill City Nights also welcomes Mindless Self Indulgence as new local band Ginkgo plays a set at the Turf Club.The Walker Art Center welcomes innovative jazz keyboardist Craig Taborn on Friday. Cloud Cult plays a two-night, sold out show in First Avenue's Mainroom over the weekend, and punchy garage rockers Bleached bring the California sun to the Turf Club Sunday.

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This 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 - Friday) at First Avenue/7th Street Entry. Saturday, April 20 marks a very special occasion that is celebrated internationally, that's right...RECORD STORE DAY. Stores such as Hymie's Vintage Records and the Electric Fetus will be celebrating the whole day with live bands and new vinyl releases. Jim James of My Morning Jacket makes a stop to First Avenue Sunday while legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr stops by the Varsity Theater on Tuesday. More »

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If 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 Boz Scaggs makes an appearance at the State Theatre. Friday night, Zoo Animal will be at the Icehouse, Ex Nuns rock Cause, Edward the Confessor is at Memory Lanes, Phosphorescent graces the Turf, and Prof plays his first out of two sold-out dates at First Avenue. Family of the Year makes a trip to Minneapolis to play a sold out show Saturday, while Rufus Wainwright makes a return to Twin Cities by playing at the Fitzgerald Theater.More »

Spring has arrived, and with good weather comes more good music. The Mavericks make a comeback performance to Pantages Theater while Finland natives, Sigur Rós make a reappearance at The Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Wednesday. Divine Fits finally live up to their lyrics ("I wish that I was / In Minneapolis") for their first local performance at the Varsity Theater. The4onthefloor makes a two night appearance this weekend, Thursday at the Turf Club, Saturday in the First Avenue Mainroom. 
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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 sound Thursday at the Triple Rock. The Cabooze welcomes Redman this Friday, while Southern California rockers Wavves (above) gets a taste of Minnesota weather while playing the 7th Street Entry. Monday is full of performances featuring Alt-J at the Varsity, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down at the Cedar Cultural Center, Chick Corea and Béla Fleck at the The Dakota Jazz Club and former Jack's Mannequin frontman Andrew McMahon at The Fine Line Music Cafe. 

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