Old 97's at First Ave

From Dallas, Texas

First Twin Cities show since since February 20, 2011 • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since June 4, 2008

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From last.fm:

Old 97's are an alt-country band originally based in Dallas, Texas, USA. The group formed in 1993 and took their name from a song popularized by Johnny Cash, "Wreck of the Old '97". They describe themselves as a rock band with influences as varied as The Kinks, The Beatles, Pixies, David Bowie, X, and Merle Haggard. The band often performs songs made famous by the latter two musicians, and has interspersed a number of these on their eight releases since 1994. Read more about Old 97's on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since June 5, 2011 • First Mainroom show since February 28, 2011 • First show supporting a touring headliner since August 15, 2009 • 19th show on MN Live's calendar since August 15, 2009

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On a bleak, cold, frighteningly typical winter night in 2002, the last band I was in before Trampled by Turtles played our final show in a modified pizza restaurant-turned-venue in Duluth, Minnesota. The show ended, our band ended, glasses clinked cheers. We had plenty of help loading out our gear that night. So much, in fact, that someone walked away with my electric guitar and amp. They walked right passed the car where it was supposed to end up and went off into the frozen night Read more on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Jun 3

First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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There are at least two artists named Robert Ellis: 1. Robert Ellis - an American folk singer 2. Robert Ellis (beta_red) - a video game music artist 1. Robert Ellis is an American folk singer-songwriter based in Houston, Texas, United States. In 2009, Robert Ellis released debut solo album The Great Rearranger. in addition to Ellis' solo career his plays in the indie bands The Lovely Sparrows, Robert Ellis and The Boys, Houston's I am Mesmer; drums for singer-songwriter Chase Hamblin and bass in blues Grandfather Child. Read more about Robert Ellis on Last.fm.

Added to bill on May 5