City Pages BOTC Bash at Varsity

From Minneapolis

First show since since January 22, 2010 • First Varsity show since September 16, 2007 • 18th show on MN Live's calendar since October 12, 2005

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From last.fm:

Born Margaret Wander, Dessa’s first release with Doomtree, False Hopes, introduced a unique sensibility to underground hip-hop: literary, bitter-sweet, and wry. She alternated between a clever, droll persona as an emcee and her earnest, unaffected delivery as a singer with a low, clear alto voice. Her a cappella arrangements delicate and expressive, full of sad, old world harmonies. False Hopes attracted a varied set of ferociously dedicated fans in the Midwest and beyond. Read more about Dessa on Last.fm.

Added to bill on May 16

From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since April 30, 2010 • First Varsity show since April 16, 2010 • 18th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 15, 2008

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From last.fm:

No Bird Sing signed to Crushkill Recordings formed in late summer of 2008, combining the talents of Joe Horton (stage name of Eric Blair, vocals/keys) and Robert Mulrennan (guitars/electronics) of Hyder Ali with Graham O'Brien (drummer/electronics) of Abzorbr. The core of the band remains a trio, although guest appearances include Casey O'Brien and Kristoff Krane of Abzorbr. The space that results from the guitar/drum/vocal lineup is largely influenced by artists like One Day as a Lion and The Black Keys... Read more about No Bird Sing on Last.fm.