CSS and Sleigh Bells at First Ave

From Sao Paulo, Brazil

First Twin Cities show since since July 30, 2008 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since July 31, 2006

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From last.fm:

Cansei de Ser Sexy (commonly known as CSS) is a band from São Paulo, Brazil, formed in 2003. The band name is Portuguese for “Tired of Being Sexy” (taken from something Beyoncé once commented to the press: “I am tired of being sexy”). The members are: Lovefoxxx (vocals), Adriano Cintra (drums, guitar, vocals and production), Luiza Sá (guitar, drums and keys), Ana Rezende (guitar and harmonica), Iracema Trevisan (bass) and Carolina Parra (guitar and drums). Read more about CSS on Last.fm.

From Brooklyn, New York

First Twin Cities show since since October 25, 2010 • First Mainroom show since April 27, 2010 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since April 27, 2010

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From last.fm:

Sleigh Bells is an electronic and noise pop duo formed in 2008 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. The band members are Alexis Krauss (vocalist, lyricist) and Derek E. Miller (songwriter, guitarist, producer). Miller was formerly the guitarist for the hardcore band Poison the Well, and Krauss was a member of the teen pop group RubyBlue. In 2008, Miller was waiting tables at a neighborhood Brazilian restaurant, Miss Favela, where he encountered Alexis and her mother. When he mentioned he was looking for a female vocalist to work with on a musical project, Krauss' mother immediately volunteered her. Read more about Sleigh Bells on Last.fm.

From Brooklyn, New York

First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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Neon Indian is a chillwave band from Denton, Texas. The group is the current project of musician Alan Palomo, also known for his work with the band GhostHustler and as the artist Vega. The group has released two albums: "Psychic Chasms" (2009) and "Era Extraña" (2011). The band began to garner attention in 2009 after several of their songs which had been posted online were favorably reviewed by music blogs and Web sites. On October 13, 2009, the group released its debut LP Psychic Chasms. Read more about Neon Indian on Last.fm.

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From Los Angeles, California

First Twin Cities show since since September 17, 2009 • First Mainroom show

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