Ha Ha Tonka at Triple Rock

From Springfield, Missouri

First Twin Cities show since since September 13, 2008 • First Triple Rock show • First headlining show • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since November 10, 2007

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From last.fm:

With a "Bible in one hand, broken bottle in the other" (Spin June '09) Ha Ha Tonka return with their sophomore effort on Bloodshot Records, Novel Sounds of the Nouveau South. The album takes listeners on a complex tour of the South—through lynchings and mob violence, sacrifice and reconciliation. It’s dense subject matter for any artist, but delivered beautifully on this record by these native sons of the Ozarks from Springfield, Missouri. Read more about Ha Ha Tonka on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since February 20, 2009 • First Triple Rock show since January 31, 2009 • First show supporting a touring headliner since February 12, 2009 • 17th show on MN Live's calendar since July 7, 2007

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From last.fm:

“So what would you gentlemen like on your pizzas tonight?” was the only thing heard, via speakerphone, promoter on the other end, aside from the blowing-by of traffic through downed windows on Interstate 94 leaving Minneapolis. Following this, within the vehicle, were suggestions along the lines of “Skittles and Clouds,” “Robots and Fire Alarms,” and “Bald Eagle and Tyranny.” Luckily, circa June... Read more about Readygoes on Last.fm.

From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since February 20, 2009 • First Triple Rock show since August 9, 2007 • 15th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since July 28, 2006

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From last.fm:

“I only have one rule when it comes to songwriting. That is: whenever I have an idea I stop whatever I am doing and I write it down.” So goes the life of Ben Weaver. And though the Eugene, Oregon-born songwriter spends more time in his basement getting those ideas down than is likely proper or healthy, it’s hard to argue with the results – evocative, hushed songs populated by birds, phone booths, lovers, empty parking lots, friends, shoppers in the checkout line, and plastic bags stuck in trees. Read more about Ben Weaver on Last.fm.