Tune-Yards at First Ave

From Oakland, California

First Twin Cities show since since May 8, 2011 • First Mainroom show • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since November 11, 2009

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From last.fm:

tUnE-yArDs is the moniker of Oakland-based musician Merrill Garbus (b. 1979 in Connecticut, United States). To date, she has two full-length studio albums and is currently signed to the British independent record label 4AD. She was formerly a member of Sister Suvi. Her debut album Bird-Brains was first released on limited edition vinyl and cassette in June 2009, via the Portland-based imprint Marriage Records. In July 2009, it was announced that tUnE-yArDs had signed to 4AD, and a limited edition pressing of BiRd-BrAiNs was released on August 17, 2009. Read more about tUnE-yArDs on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since October 16, 2011 • First Mainroom show • First show supporting a touring headliner since July 10, 2011 • 21st show on MN Live's calendar since July 27, 2010

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From last.fm:

There at at least 3 artists named Howler: 1. Howler is a surf garage rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band consists of Jordan Gatesmith (vocals, guitar), Max Petrek (keyboard), Ian Nygaard (guitar), France Camp (bass) and Brent Mayes (drums). The Free Drunk Songfacts reports that on the strength of an EP and their live show, the quintet were signed by Rough Trade Records. In the summer of 2011, Howler recorded their debut album America Give Up , which was released on January 16, 2012 in the UK and the following day in the US. Read more about Howler on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Aug 9

From Montreal, Canada

Only Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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