Dawes and Blitzen Trapper at First Ave
Friday, November 4, 2011 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 8:00pm • 18+ • $22 adv | $22 door
This show is sold out as of Sep 24.
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Aug 2
Dawes
From Los Angeles, California
First Twin Cities show since since March 14, 2011 • First headlining show since November 11, 2010 • Eighth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since February 13, 2009
From last.fm:
Dawes is an American rock band from Malibu, California. Two members, taylor goldsmith and Wylie Gelber, were originally from the band Simon Dawes. They branched off in 2009, now playing with Griffin Goldsmith and Tay Strathairn, to compile americana/soul music in the band Dawes. Their debut album, "North Hills", was released in 2009. The album, "Nothing Is Wrong", follows in 2011. More info: www.dawestheband.com Read more about Dawes on Last.fm.
Blitzen Trapper
From Portland, Oregon
First Twin Cities show since since July 27, 2010 • Eighth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since July 29, 2007
From last.fm:
Blitzen Trapper is an experimental rock/folk sextet which formed in Portland, Oregon, United States in 2000. The band consists of Eric Earley (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Erik Menteer (guitar, keyboards), Marty Marquis (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Michael Van Pelt (bass), Drew Laughery (keyboards) and Brian Koch (drums, vocals). In various combinations and guises, the group had already played a long time together before the "crystalization event" in July 2000 on the slopes of the famous volcano Mt. Read more about Blitzen Trapper on Last.fm.
The Belle Brigade
From Los Angeles, California
First Twin Cities show since since October 5, 2011 • First Mainroom show since April 30, 2011 • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 4, 2011
From last.fm:
The Belle Brigade is an American vocal and instrumental duo formed in Los Angeles in 2008. It consists of siblings Ethan Gruska and Barbara Gruska. The duo released its first album, The Belle Brigade, in 2011. Barbara is currently the tour and session drummer for Jenny Lewis. Read more about The Belle Brigade on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Oct 6