The Faint and Ladytron at First Ave
Thursday, April 2, 2009 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 5:00pm • 18+ • $20 adv | $22 door
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Mar 20
The Faint
From Omaha, Nebraska
First Twin Cities show since since November 14, 2008 • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 12, 2005
From last.fm:
The Faint is an indie rock/dance punk band. Formed in Omaha, Nebraska in 1995 The Faint was originally known as Norman Bailer, a reference to Norman Mailer. The band Norman Bailer also included Conor Oberst, of Bright Eyes, with whom The Faint toured in 2005. He left shortly after joining and wasn't let back into the band when he attempted to come back. They recently split from their longtime home Saddle Creek Records to record their latest album "Fasciinatiion" on their own label, "blank.wav". Read more about The Faint on Last.fm.
Ladytron
First Twin Cities show since since April 22, 2006
From last.fm:
Ladytron are an electronic band formed in 1999 in Liverpool, England. The band consists of Helen Marnie (also known as Marnie; lead vocals, synths), Mira Aroyo (vocals, synths), Daniel Hunt (synths, guitar) and Reuben Wu (synths). Their sound is usually described as electropop mixed with new wave and shoegaze influences. They took their name from the song "Ladytron" by Roxy Music. According to Brian Eno, once a Roxy Music member, Ladytron are "the best of English pop music". Read more about Ladytron on Last.fm.
Telepathe
From Brooklyn, New York
First Twin Cities show since since October 24, 2008 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 11, 2008