Shonen Knife 30th Anniversary Tour at Entry
Friday, November 11, 2011 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
7th Street Entry • 9:00pm • 18+ • $12 adv | $14 door
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Jul 8
Shonen Knife
From Osaka, Japan
First Twin Cities show since since October 21, 2009 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since December 1, 2007
From last.fm:
Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ) is an all-female Japanese pop punk band formed in Osaka, Japan in 1981. Heavily influenced by 1960s girl groups and early punk rock bands such as The Ramones. The trio rose from humble DIY beginnings to touring with Nirvana on their ‘Nevermind’ tour, trailblazing a path for women in music and inspiring legions of bands. Championed by Nirvana, Sonic Youth and hailed as a favourite by the crème-de-la-crème of Alternative Rock Read more on Last.fm
Heavy Cream
From Nashville, Tennessee
First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
From last.fm:
Heavy Cream are three girls and one guy from Nashville, Tennessee that play fast and loud rock and roll. Their debut album, "Danny", including the single "Watusi", was released in June 2011 on Infinity Cat Recordings. Heavy Cream will be on tour most of 2011. Heavy Cream on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Jul 20
The Blind Shake
From Minneapolis
First show since since October 29, 2011 • First Entry show since November 23, 2010 • First show supporting a touring headliner since November 23, 2010 • 52nd show on MN Live's calendar since March 11, 2005
From last.fm:
The Blind Shake are a detuned, garage-stomp, punk trio from Minneapolis, MN. Two brothers, Mike and Jim Blaha, front the band and play baritone and regular guitar respectively, while longtime chum Dave Roper plays drums. Known for ferocious live shows and collaborations with psychedelic noise legend Michael Yonkers, The Blind Shake have toured North American basements and bars for several years and have released six albums and a handful of singles. Read more about The Blind Shake on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Jul 16