Blowout Tuesday: Curated by Dessa at Entry
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
7th Street Entry • 8:00pm • 18+ • $10 adv | $10 door
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Oct 11
Dessa
From Minneapolis
First show since since August 20, 2011 • First Entry show since August 16, 2007 • First headlining show since January 23, 2011 • First Entry headlining show • 25th show on MN Live's calendar since October 12, 2005
From last.fm:
Born Margaret Wander, Dessa’s first release with Doomtree, False Hopes, introduced a unique sensibility to underground hip-hop: literary, bitter-sweet, and wry. She alternated between a clever, droll persona as an emcee and her earnest, unaffected delivery as a singer with a low, clear alto voice. Her a cappella arrangements delicate and expressive, full of sad, old world harmonies. False Hopes attracted a varied set of ferociously dedicated fans in the Midwest and beyond. Read more about Dessa on Last.fm.
I, Colossus
From Minneapolis
First show since since November 22, 2011 • First Entry show since January 2, 2009 • 44th show on MN Live's calendar since November 2, 2006
From last.fm:
Matthew Sandstedt - vocals, bass, programming Michael Sandstedt - programming Mat Johnson - guitar Scott Johnson - guitar I, Colossus is the music of Matthew Sandstedt. Matthew has studied music from a young age and is well versed in violin, guitar, bass, and keyboard and uses his experience to great effect when composing his music. Drawing on influences ranging from oldies such as the Beach Boys and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, to Read more about I, Colossus on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Nov 10
Crescent Moon Is in Big Trouble
First Twin Cities show since since July 18, 2009 • First Entry show • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 7, 2006
From last.fm:
Out of Minnesota on Afternoon Records, these boys belt out some heartfelt rap-rock. Crescent Moon Is In Big Trouble on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Nov 10
Hannibal Buress
From New York, New York
First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
Added to bill on Nov 10