City Pages Picked to Click at Varsity
Friday, September 29, 2006 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
Varsity Theater • 7:00pm • 18+ • $12 Adv | $14 Door
Added to calendar on Jul 6
Cloud Cult
From Minneapolis
First show since since September 8, 2005 • Fourth show on MN Live's calendar since June 3, 2005
From last.fm:
Cloud Cult is an experimental indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota led by singer/songwriter Craig Minowa. Formed in 1995, the name originated from the ancient prophecies of indigenous North Americans The band's founder and singer Craig Minowa has a degree in Environmental Science, and his environmental, political, and social awareness is reflected in much of Cloud Cult's music. (Note: Craig Minowa actually has stated he intentionally doesn't sing about environmental awareness because he lives it. Read more about Cloud Cult on Last.fm.
Halloween Alaska
From Minneapolis
First show since since September 10, 2005 • First Varsity show • Third show on MN Live's calendar since March 7, 2004
From last.fm:
Halloween, Alaska is a Minnesota-based band consisting of James Diers (voice, guitar), Ev (keyboards, voice, programming), Bill Shaw (electric bass guitar), and David King (acoustic and electronic drums). The group first formed in 2002, and work on a self-titled debut soon began to be recorded. Completed in 2003, two tracks from the disc were featured in the Fox television series The O.C.: "Des Moines" in season one, and "All the Arms Around You" in season two. The track "State Trooper" is a cover version of the song by Bruce Springsteen. Read more about Halloween, Alaska on Last.fm.
Captain Yonder
From Spirit Ditch, Minnesota
First show since since March 23, 2006 • Third show on MN Live's calendar since September 24, 2005