A Benefit for Chad Weis Featuring Mason Jennings at First Ave

From Minneapolis

First show since since October 18, 2008 • First Mainroom show since December 27, 2007 • First Mainroom headlining show since December 27, 2007 • 12th show on MN Live's calendar since February 27, 2005

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From last.fm:

Mason Jennings (born March 19, 1975 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is an American pop-folk singer-songwriter currently based in Minnesota. He is well known for his simple yet catchy melodies, intimate lyrics, literary and historical themes, and distinctive voice. His music has appeared in the surf film "Shelter". Born in Hawaii, Jennings moved with his family to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at an early age. Jennings learned to play guitar at the age of 13, when he began writing songs. Jennings later dropped out of school and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to pursue his musical career. Read more about Mason Jennings on Last.fm.

From Duluth, Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since November 21, 2008 • 13th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since July 28, 2005

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Trampled By Turtles (TBT) is an indie folk band from Duluth, Minnesota. The group is most famous for both its fast-paced songs and plaintive ballads. Their high-energy concerts have attracted an ever-growing, dedicated fan following. The band members have referenced inspirations such as Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Ralph Stanley. Their fifth release, Palomino, has maintained a position in the Top 10 on the Billboard bluegrass charts for 52 straight weeks. Their music has been featured in TV shows including Deadliest Catch and Squidbillies. Read more about Trampled By Turtles on Last.fm.

From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since November 29, 2008 • First Mainroom show since October 1, 2006 • 17th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since September 10, 2005

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Haley Bonar (born 1983, Brandon, Manitoba) is an American alternative country singer-songwriter who hails from South Dakota. She has lived in Duluth and St. Paul, Minnesota. In July 2009, she moved to Portland, Oregon, where she spent a year writing songs for her newest album Golder. She plays mostly acoustic guitar and a rhodes or wurlitzer organ, either solo or with her Minneapolis-based band, including Jeremy Ylvisaker and Mike Lewis of Andrew Bird fame, as well as long time band mates Luke Anderson on drums and Jacob Hanson on guitar. Read more about Haley Bonar on Last.fm.

From Moonrise, Iowa

First Twin Cities show since since August 20, 2008 • First Mainroom show • 18th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since December 31, 2006

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Rising out of the prairies of the Midwest, The Pines are one of the most distinct and powerful indie-rock/Americana groups to hit the national scene in years. Emerging from the same Minneapolis music world that spawned such notable acts as The Jayhawks, The Replacements and Bob Dylan, The Pines have gathered a stunning line-up of musical talent, in both their live shows and on record, that has gained them a faithful and growing following. Read more about The Pines on Last.fm.