Best New Bands of 2010 at First Ave
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 7:00pm • 18+ • $7 adv | $7 door
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Dec 9
David Campbell
From St Paul
First show since since January 7, 2011 • Sixth show on MN Live's calendar since May 22, 2009
Badnrad
From Minneapolis
First show since since October 27, 2010 • First Mainroom show • Fourth show on MN Live's calendar since July 9, 2010
From last.fm:
The year is 1984…. Born into the world wearing neon sunglasses and a pair of hi-tops, Jake Sullivan was raised on casio keyboards and cartoons. As he grew, so did his tastes for electronic music. Soon he was creating music that was undeniably radical! However, it wasn’t until he learned to shred guitar and keytar that he truly became BADNRAD! Borrowing from multiple styles and genres, his music plays with a new realm of sonic possibilities. Utilizing dynamic song structuring and inherently catchy melodies Read more on Last.fm
Added to bill on Dec 10
Phantom Tails
From Minneapolis
First show since since January 14, 2011 • First Mainroom show • 37th show on MN Live's calendar since May 16, 2009
From last.fm:
Phantom Tails formed in early 2009. In fact, the band never really formed so much as it emerged as part of a natural progression. All four members had been playing together for some time in other bands before indulging to embark on a more electronic, gritty, and concise musical path. Wielding distorted analog synthesizers, fuzz bass, and angular guitar while brandishing electronic drum beats sampled from vintage 808 machines, traditional sumatran folk music, and Read more about Phantom Tails on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Dec 10
BNLX
From Minneapolis
First show since since January 7, 2011 • 18th show on MN Live's calendar since March 19, 2010
From last.fm:
information: -BNLX operates across multiple market segments, providing mission-critical noise services to the entertainment sector in the live performance, audiovisual presentation, and conceptual manifestation spheres -BNLX’s goal of meeting and or exceeding expectations is executed on various fronts by a team of specially optimized individuals: e.a, a.a, knobby, and blinky, with additional assistance from p.d, d.j, and foggy Read more about BNLX on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Dec 10
Hastings 3000
From Minneapolis
First show since since January 8, 2011 • First Mainroom show • 24th show on MN Live's calendar since August 18, 2009
From last.fm:
Added to bill on Dec 10
Pink Mink
From Minneapolis
First show since since January 22, 2011 • First Mainroom show since January 7, 2011 • 25th show on MN Live's calendar since May 15, 2010
From last.fm:
Minneapolis based band. Members Christy Hunt (Von Bondies, Ouija Radio) Arzu Gokcen (Selby Tigers), Jacques Wait (Twilight Hours, Iguano, Magnatone), Charles Gehr (Seawhores, Marijuana Deathsquads, Ouija Radio, Jazz Man's Needle, Mid Carson July) formed in January 2010. With no products available to the public at the time, this band became a regional interest due to live performances and song writing alone. Their eponymous debut album was released July 5, 2011. Read more about Pink Mink on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Dec 10
The Goondas
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 31, 2010 • First Mainroom show since November 26, 2010 • 46th show on MN Live's calendar since March 11, 2009
From last.fm:
The Goondas are group out of Minneapolis Minnesota. The Goondas on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Dec 10
Grant Cutler and the Gorgeous Lords
From Minneapolis
First show since since January 7, 2011 • 13th show on MN Live's calendar since November 7, 2009
Added to bill on Dec 10