Rock the Garden 2012 at Rock the Garden
Saturday, June 16, 2012 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
Rock the Garden • 3:00pm • AA • $40
Added to calendar on Oct 12
The Hold Steady
From Brooklyn, New York
First Twin Cities show since since December 29, 2010 • First Rock the Garden show • Seventh Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 30, 2005
From last.fm:
The Hold Steady is a Brooklyn-based rock band formed by vocalist/guitarist Craig Finn (ex-Lifter Puller) in 2004. Wanting to capture the sound of bands such as The Replacements and The Grifters, he recruited guitarist Tad Kubler (also ex-Lifter Puller), drummer Judd Counsell, and bassist Galen Polivka. In 2005 the band grew to include Franz Nicolay (of The World/Inferno Friendship Society) on keyboards and Bobby Drake took over on drums following Counsell's departure. Read more about The Hold Steady on Last.fm.
Trampled by Turtles
From Duluth, Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since April 11, 2012 • First Rock the Garden show • 27th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since July 28, 2005
From last.fm:
Trampled By Turtles (TBT) is an indie folk band from Duluth, Minnesota. The group is most famous for both its fast-paced songs and plaintive ballads. Their high-energy concerts have attracted an ever-growing, dedicated fan following. The band members have referenced inspirations such as Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Ralph Stanley. Their fifth release, Palomino, has maintained a position in the Top 10 on the Billboard bluegrass charts for 52 straight weeks. Their music has been featured in TV shows including Deadliest Catch and Squidbillies. Read more about Trampled By Turtles on Last.fm.
Doomtree
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 10, 2011 • First Rock the Garden show • 31st show on MN Live's calendar since May 6, 2005
From last.fm:
Doomtree is a hip hop collective based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Members of Doomtree bring various bases of knowledge and musical backgrounds together to create honest and original music. Their main influence is punk and their lyrics are frequently introspective and self-deprecating. They often do shows with fellow Minnesota hip-hop label Rhymesayers Entertainment. Emcees perform solo or with one another, each contributing a different approach to their music. Emcees Read more about Doomtree on Last.fm.
Tune-Yards
From Oakland, California
First Twin Cities show since since November 12, 2011 • First Rock the Garden show • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since November 11, 2009
From last.fm:
tUnE-yArDs is the moniker of Oakland-based musician Merrill Garbus (b. 1979 in Connecticut, United States). To date, she has two full-length studio albums and is currently signed to the British independent record label 4AD. She was formerly a member of Sister Suvi. Her debut album Bird-Brains was first released on limited edition vinyl and cassette in June 2009, via the Portland-based imprint Marriage Records. In July 2009, it was announced that tUnE-yArDs had signed to 4AD, and a limited edition pressing of BiRd-BrAiNs was released on August 17, 2009. Read more about tUnE-yArDs on Last.fm.
Howler
From Minneapolis
First show since since April 19, 2012 • First Rock the Garden show • 24th show on MN Live's calendar since July 27, 2010
From last.fm:
There at at least 3 artists named Howler: 1. Howler is a surf garage rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band consists of Jordan Gatesmith (vocals, guitar), Max Petrek (keyboard), Ian Nygaard (guitar), France Camp (bass) and Brent Mayes (drums). The Free Drunk Songfacts reports that on the strength of an EP and their live show, the quintet were signed by Rough Trade Records. In the summer of 2011, Howler recorded their debut album America Give Up , which was released on January 16, 2012 in the UK and the following day in the US. Read more about Howler on Last.fm.