Ani Difranco at First Ave
Sunday, September 20, 2009 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 7:00pm • 18+ • $33.50 adv | $33.50 door
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Mar 20
Ani Difranco
From Buffalo, New York
First Twin Cities show since since October 3, 2008 • First Mainroom show • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since September 21, 2007
From last.fm:
Angela Maria "Ani" DiFranco was born on September 23rd, 1970 from parents with Italian and Canadian backgrounds. Both her father, Dante, and her mother, Elisabeth, were architects. She grew up in Buffalo, N.Y. and played her first gigs at the age of nine, playing in local bars in her hometown. She attended the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts. She moved to New York City at 16 and in 1988 she made a demo which has become a highly sought-after fan item. She is now a prolific artist. Read more about Ani DiFranco on Last.fm.
Gregory Alan Isakov
From Colorado
First Twin Cities show since since November 7, 2007 • First Mainroom show
From last.fm:
Gregory Alan Isakov has been described by Boulder Weekly, "Strong, subtle, a lyrical genius" and has been compared to his influences; Bruce Springsteen, Kelly Joe Phelps, Iron & Wine and Gillian Welch. Gregory's humble presence and his overwhelming voice and guitar style has been treasured by an ever-growing and captivated fan base. Born In Johannesburg, South Africa, Gregory Alan Isakov immigrated to the States with his family and grew up in the Philadelphia area. Read more about Gregory Alan Isakov on Last.fm.