Red Pens at Cause
Saturday, August 20, 2011 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
Cause Spirits & Soundbar • 10:00pm
Added to calendar on Jul 25
Red Pens
From Minneapolis
First show since since August 6, 2011 • First Cause show since June 25, 2011 • First Cause headlining show since March 18, 2011 • 84th show on MN Live's calendar since June 16, 2008
From last.fm:
Seeing the Minneapolis duo, Red Pens, is like witnessing a demonstration, a demonstration in raw sonic bliss. Howard Hamilton III is a string-bending master who knows how to make feedback work to his advantage. His confident vocal stylings, coupled with drummer Laura Bennett's all or nothing kit pounding, are about as uniquely refreshing as it gets these days. The stage is littered with junk shop amps and guitars Hamilton seems to almost get tangled up in while he and Bennett exchange doses... Read more about Red Pens on Last.fm.
Howler
From Minneapolis
First show since since July 22, 2011 • First Cause show since March 18, 2011 • 19th show on MN Live's calendar since July 27, 2010
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.
Hot Rash
From Minneapolis
First show since since June 23, 2011 • First Cause show • Fifth show on MN Live's calendar since April 8, 2011