Heroes: A Benefit for Local Recording Artists at Varsity
Friday, January 28, 2011 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
Varsity Theater • 8:00pm • 21+ • $10 adv | $12 door
Added to calendar on Jan 6
The Alarmists
From Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since August 12, 2010 • 69th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since February 12, 2006
White Light Riot
From Minneapolis
First show since since November 24, 2010 • First Varsity show since August 12, 2010 • 51st show on MN Live's calendar since January 6, 2006
From last.fm:
White Light Riot consists of Minneapolis natives, brothers Mike and Mark Schwandt, Joe Christenson and Dan Larsen. These incredibly talented musicians craft catchy songs that appeal to fans of both indie rock and Britpop. Though often compared to The Killers, The Strokes or Franz Ferdinand, White Light Riot blend originality with influences of the past. The foursome have been playing together since 2005 and already have released two Eps, The Dark Is Light Enough, produced by Erik Appelwick (Tapes ‘N Tapes) and Out of Sight... Read more about White Light Riot on Last.fm.
Chris Koza
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 11, 2010 • First Varsity show since December 9, 2008 • 55th show on MN Live's calendar since July 19, 2004
From last.fm:
Chris Koza is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based singer/songwriter, and has released three albums since 2004 -- "Exit Pesce," "Patterns," and "A Friend of a Friend" (EP). Music critics have compared Chris' sound to Wilco, Paul Simon, Nick Drake, Beck, and Ryan Adams, among others. He performs live with a band, which includes anywhere from 2-7 members. Deep into autumn of 2004 Chris released his debut album "Exit Pesce" in an apartment. Read more about Chris Koza on Last.fm.
Kicks & Spurs
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 16, 2010 • First Varsity show • 25th show on MN Live's calendar since November 13, 2008
Brian DeRemer
Only Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar