The 4th Annual It Whispers So Listen and Overcome Benefit Concert at First Ave
Saturday, April 17, 2010 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 4:00pm • 18+ • $12.00 adv | $12.00 door
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Feb 18
Now Now Every Children
From Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since March 5, 2010 • First Mainroom show • 21st Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since August 18, 2007
From last.fm:
Previously known as Now, Now Every Children from Blaine, Minnesota. Threads – the second full-length release from Minneapolis based Now, Now – explores the fragile and often transitory nature of our existence, our perceived understanding of the world around us and relationships shared with others physically and emotionally. Produced by Howard Redekopp (Tegan and Sara, An Horse, New Pornographers), Threads forms a sprawling sonic endeavor that showcases the bands incredible growth as songwriters and musicians. Read more about Now, Now on Last.fm.
Big Quarters
From Minneapolis
First show since since October 10, 2009 • First Mainroom show since December 13, 2008 • 11th show on MN Live's calendar since August 25, 2006
From last.fm:
Big Quarters is a Mexican-American hip-hop duo from Minnesota. Brandon Allday and Medium Zach make intricate layered beats involving live bands, live recordings, vinyl samples and other sources. They represent a new school of musicians who do more than simply release CDs and get upset when they don't sell. Through innovative business practices like Big Quarters Direct, where subscribers are emailed tracks monthly for a small monthly fee... Read more about Big Quarters on Last.fm.
The Melismatics
From Minneapolis
First show since since March 26, 2010 • First Mainroom show since December 19, 2008 • 41st show on MN Live's calendar since June 18, 2004
From last.fm:
The Melismatics' upcoming album "MANIA!" was produced by Jon Auer of The Posies and Big Star, along with Ed Ackerson (Motion City Soundtrack, Golden Smog, The Replacements) and was mixed by John Fields. The LP was mastered at Sterling Sound in NYC by Chris Athens (Coldplay, Beastie Boys, NERD, etc) and features collaborations with Dan Wilson (Adele, Semisonic) and Jon Auer who also lends vocals to several tracks. Read more about The Melismatics on Last.fm.
Far From Falling
From Minneapolis
First show since since February 27, 2010 • First Mainroom show since April 2, 2005 • 18th show on MN Live's calendar since April 2, 2005
Attention
From Minneapolis
First show since since January 21, 2010 • First Mainroom show since December 21, 2006 • 15th show on MN Live's calendar since July 29, 2006
Drift Effect
From Minneapolis
First show since since February 5, 2010 • First Mainroom show since August 26, 2006 • 16th show on MN Live's calendar since March 9, 2006
No Bird Sing
From Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since April 16, 2010 • First Mainroom show since January 15, 2010 • 16th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 15, 2008
From last.fm:
No Bird Sing signed to Crushkill Recordings formed in late summer of 2008, combining the talents of Joe Horton (stage name of Eric Blair, vocals/keys) and Robert Mulrennan (guitars/electronics) of Hyder Ali with Graham O'Brien (drummer/electronics) of Abzorbr. The core of the band remains a trio, although guest appearances include Casey O'Brien and Kristoff Krane of Abzorbr. The space that results from the guitar/drum/vocal lineup is largely influenced by artists like One Day as a Lion and The Black Keys... Read more about No Bird Sing on Last.fm.
Fragile
From Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since February 28, 2010 • First Mainroom show since August 26, 2006 • Seventh Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 26, 2006
Sarah Pray
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 4, 2009 • First Mainroom show • 26th show on MN Live's calendar since January 30, 2007
From last.fm:
An American singer-songwriter in Minneapolis. Sarah is currently working on releasing her first album due for 2010. Some influences include Fiona Apple, PJ Harvey, Emmylou Harris and Cat Power. BIO: Madison Wisconsin native Sarah Pray has achieved enviable and impressive touring credentials for an artist in the very first years of a music career. Moving to Minneapolis in 2007 in hopes of taking part in the cities thriving music scene, Sarah began performing and honing her skills with several residencies at the historic 400 Bar. Read more about Sarah Pray on Last.fm.