Standard Thompson at First Ave
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 8:00pm • 18+ • $6 adv | $8 door
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Mar 20
Standard Thompson
From Minneapolis
First show since since February 8, 2008 • First Mainroom show since June 17, 2006 • First headlining show since April 13, 2006 • 13th show on MN Live's calendar since June 23, 2004
From last.fm:
"Melodic, hook driven guitar pop rock with power and catchy simplicity that you can't help but to sing along with." I don't remember who said that about us, maybe I made it up!...I am Mike Hjelden and I started this band in 1996 in Minot ND. After 4 full lengths, several eps and much more to come. Here we are. We have played so many venues in the mid west that I have lost track. Most notably the 2 incredible nights at First Avenue Main room. Some packed houses at The Fine Line. Playing a crowded hockey arena with Keanu Reeves group "Dogstar". Read more about Standard Thompson on Last.fm.
Morrisson
From Minneapolis
First show since since January 23, 2008 • First Mainroom show since August 15, 2007 • 12th show on MN Live's calendar since August 29, 2003
Readygoes
From Minneapolis
First show since since April 14, 2008 • First Mainroom show since August 15, 2007 • 10th show on MN Live's calendar since July 7, 2007
From last.fm:
“So what would you gentlemen like on your pizzas tonight?” was the only thing heard, via speakerphone, promoter on the other end, aside from the blowing-by of traffic through downed windows on Interstate 94 leaving Minneapolis. Following this, within the vehicle, were suggestions along the lines of “Skittles and Clouds,” “Robots and Fire Alarms,” and “Bald Eagle and Tyranny.” Luckily, circa June... Read more about Readygoes on Last.fm.
Jacob Martin
From United States
First Twin Cities show since since April 19, 2008 • First Mainroom show • Sixth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since January 23, 2006