The Joy Formidable at Entry

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here

7th Street Entry • 8:00pm • 18+ • $12 adv | $12 door

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Added to calendar on Jan 22

The Joy Formidable

From United Kingdom

First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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From last.fm:

The Joy Formidable are an band formed in 2007 in North Wales, United Kingdom, currently located in London, England. The group members are Ritzy Bryan (vocals, guitar), Rhydian Dafydd (bass, backing vocals), and Matt Thomas (drums). Their music has been described as "primal epic grunge rock à la The Breeders, Arcade Fire and Yeah Yeah Yeahs". Vocalist/guitarist Ritzy Bryan and bassist Rhydian Dafydd originally played together as part of indie rock band Tricky Nixon, which later reformed into a new wave/post-punk band Sidecar Kisses. Read more about The Joy Formidable on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Mar 12

Mona

From Nashville, Tennessee

First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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From last.fm:

For the Algerian singer Mona, change your tags to: mona boutchebak There are a number of artists called Mona. 1. Mona are an band originally from Dayton, Ohio, now located in Nashville, Tennessee. They play romantic rock n' roll songs for the 'city folk'. Their single ‘Listen To Your Love’ was recorded in their basement and was released on their own Zion Noiz recordings which came out in the United Kingdom on September 13th 2010. The band comprise of Nick Brown (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Vince Gard (drums), Zach Lindsey (bass), Jordan Young (guitar). Read more about Mona on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Mar 11

The Lonely Forest

From Anacortes, Washington

First Twin Cities show since since November 3, 2010 • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 9, 2010

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From last.fm:

The Lonely Forest is a rock band from Anacortes, Washington comprised of singer/guitarist/keyboardist John Van Deusen, guitarist Tony Ruland, drummer Braydn Krueger, and bassist Eric Sturgeon. The band formed in 2005, then released the EP Regicide and won the Experience Music Project competition in 2006. Ruland left the band shortly after the release of the EP in late 2006. The band's first album, Nuclear Winter, was released in August, 2007. Ruland rejoined the band in 2008. The Lonely Forest released its second album, "We Sing The Body Electric!" in April 2009. Read more about The Lonely Forest on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Mar 11