Brendan Benson at First Ave

From Nashville, Tennessee

First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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From last.fm:

Brendan Benson is a Detroit, Michigan born musician and singer-songwriter. He plays guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and drums. He has released four solo albums and is a member of the band The Raconteurs. His music is typically labeled as power pop, though he doesn't completely agree. His major musical influences include The Cars, David Bowie, Electric Light Orchestra, Elvis Costello, The Kinks, Robyn Hitchcock, Paul McCartney, and Todd Rundgren. Read more about Brendan Benson on Last.fm.

From Appleton, Wisconsin

First Twin Cities show since since May 17, 2009 • First Mainroom show • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 25, 2009

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From last.fm:

Like notable musicians before him, singer-songwriter Cory Chisel forged his first connection to the power of song through the music he heard – and made – in church. His father was a Baptist minister, his mother played piano during services, and an upbringing surrounded by sermons and spirituals instilled in Cory the passion and portent of language and melody, and a fluency in the gospel’s rich vernacular of loss and redemption. Read more about Cory Chisel on Last.fm.