89.3 the Current’s 8th Birthday Party at First Ave

From Minneapolis

First show since since November 18, 2010 • 14th show on MN Live's calendar since June 3, 2005

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From last.fm:

Cloud Cult is an experimental indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota led by singer/songwriter Craig Minowa. Formed in 1995, the name originated from the ancient prophecies of indigenous North Americans The band's founder and singer Craig Minowa has a degree in Environmental Science, and his environmental, political, and social awareness is reflected in much of Cloud Cult's music. (Note: Craig Minowa actually has stated he intentionally doesn't sing about environmental awareness because he lives it. Read more about Cloud Cult on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Jan 2

From Minneapolis

First show since since October 27, 2012 • First Mainroom show since March 12, 2011 • Third show on MN Live's calendar since March 12, 2011

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From last.fm:

David Pirner is the lead vocalist for the band Soul Asylum. He was born on April 16, 1964 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. By the time he was 17, he was living and working in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dave taught himself how to play the drums. By age 20, Dave started his career drumming with a punk band called Loud Fast Rules as part of the Minneapolis scene, together with Karl Mueller (bass) and Dan Murphy (guitar). When Pirner switched to singing and playing rhythm guitar, Pat Morley joined on drums. Pat was later replaced by Grant Young, and the band changed their name to Soul Asylum. Read more about Dave Pirner on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Jan 2

From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since November 18, 2012 • First Mainroom show since December 18, 2010 • 30th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since August 18, 2007

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From last.fm:

Previously known as Now, Now Every Children from Blaine, Minnesota. Threads – the second full-length release from Minneapolis based Now, Now – explores the fragile and often transitory nature of our existence, our perceived understanding of the world around us and relationships shared with others physically and emotionally. Produced by Howard Redekopp (Tegan and Sara, An Horse, New Pornographers), Threads forms a sprawling sonic endeavor that showcases the bands incredible growth as songwriters and musicians. Read more about Now, Now on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Jan 2

From Minneapolis

First show since since January 11, 2013 • 11th show on MN Live's calendar since February 9, 2012

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From last.fm:

Forming in July of 2007, The Chalice has as its main goal to bring a new sound and increased energy to the Terre Haute music scene and to quickly spread to surrounding areas. They currently finished recording their first EP entitled "Ghosts Don't Gossip," consisting of 5 songs: 1. "And I Told Them the Story" 2. "Dimes and Diction" 3. "To Pick Our Teeth with California's Bones and Vomit Oceans" 4. "I Am the Boy Scout" 5. "On the Wire" Read more about The Chalice on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Jan 2