Vita.Mn Are You Local? Showcase: 2012 SXSW Send-Off at First Ave
Friday, March 2, 2012 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 7:00pm • 18+ • $10 adv | $12 door
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Jan 19
Astronautalis
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 4, 2011 • First Mainroom show • 11th show on MN Live's calendar since March 28, 2008
From last.fm:
Charles Andrew Bothwell (born December 13, 1981), better known by his stage name Astronautalis, is an American alternative hip hop artist currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After gaining some recognition in local circles in Jacksonville, Florida and competing at Scribble Jam, Astronautalis self-released his debut album, You and Yer Good Ideas, in 2003. He eventually signed with Fighting Records and the record was re-released in 2005, followed by his second album, The Mighty Ocean and Nine Dark Theaters, in 2006. Read more about Astronautalis on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Feb 3
Peter Wolf Crier
From Minneapolis
First show since since September 23, 2011 • First Mainroom show since November 11, 2010 • 15th show on MN Live's calendar since November 24, 2009
From last.fm:
It is not so much a sound as a spirit. You don't need to name it to know it or to trust it. From Minneapolis, MN Peter Wolf Crier's second album Garden of Arms is a document that paints a vivid portrait of all the pain and beauty of growth. Written with the at-home repose demanded by performing a hundred shows in six months, these eleven tracks were nurtured from their hushed origins with a new-found footing of confid...ence and experimentation. Read more about Peter Wolf Crier on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Feb 3
The Blind Shake
From Minneapolis
First show since since January 7, 2012 • First Mainroom show since June 30, 2006 • 55th show on MN Live's calendar since March 11, 2005
From last.fm:
The Blind Shake are a detuned, garage-stomp, punk trio from Minneapolis, MN. Two brothers, Mike and Jim Blaha, front the band and play baritone and regular guitar respectively, while longtime chum Dave Roper plays drums. Known for ferocious live shows and collaborations with psychedelic noise legend Michael Yonkers, The Blind Shake have toured North American basements and bars for several years and have released six albums and a handful of singles. Read more about The Blind Shake on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Feb 3
Pink Mink
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 27, 2011 • First Mainroom show since April 15, 2011 • 37th show on MN Live's calendar since May 15, 2010
From last.fm:
Minneapolis based band. Members Christy Hunt (Von Bondies, Ouija Radio) Arzu Gokcen (Selby Tigers), Jacques Wait (Twilight Hours, Iguano, Magnatone), Charles Gehr (Seawhores, Marijuana Deathsquads, Ouija Radio, Jazz Man's Needle, Mid Carson July) formed in January 2010. With no products available to the public at the time, this band became a regional interest due to live performances and song writing alone. Their eponymous debut album was released July 5, 2011. Read more about Pink Mink on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Feb 3
Fort Wilson Riot
From Minneapolis
First show since since January 12, 2012 • First Mainroom show since April 15, 2011 • 61st show on MN Live's calendar since October 1, 2005
From last.fm:
Their debut record Idigaragua was an indie-rock opera performed with a full cast of actors and dancers that was written up nationally by Variety Magazine. While working on their follow-up record, Fort Wilson Riot amicably pared down to the duo of Amy & Jacob, joined, and toured with the band Ice Palace opening for Cloud Cult on there Fall Tour of 2009. Turning their house into a recording studio, Amy & Jacob worked by themselves and with trusted collaborators to write and record songs for Predator/Prey, as well as build up a body of new songs to be released in the future. Read more about Fort Wilson Riot on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Feb 3
Xavier Marquis
From Minneapolis
First show since since February 17, 2012 • First Mainroom show since January 20, 2012 • Ninth show on MN Live's calendar since January 27, 2009
From last.fm:
Xavier Marquis (pronounced Zay-vee-air Mar-key), was born in Minneapolis, MN. Xavier’s knack for music and rhythm was evident at a young age. At the age of 9, Xavier started writing his first rhymes. In the 5th grade, at age 10, Xavier formed his first rap group that went by the name “The Little XDL” with his cousin Dom Davis aka Dearling Physique. At age 16, he purchased his first keyboard. It was that keyboard that helped Xavier hone his production skills. Read more about Xavier Marquis on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Feb 17
Prissy Clerks
From Minneapolis
First show since since March 1, 2012 • First Mainroom show • Fifth show on MN Live's calendar since November 30, 2011
From last.fm:
Prissy Clerks are a Minneapolis based band made up of former members of Red Pens, Total Babe, and Teenage Strangler. They won the 2012 Vita.mn "Are You Local?" contest, and have performed at South by Southwest. They are fronted by teenage prodigy Clara Salyer, whose music was once described by City Pages as "like doing the backstroke in a clear lake while staring at the sky." Prissy Clerks on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Feb 17
The Japhies
From Minneapolis
First show since since February 18, 2012 • First Mainroom show • 24th show on MN Live's calendar since April 9, 2010
Added to bill on Feb 17