Hardcore Crayons at 501 Club

From Minneapolis

First show since since May 13, 2010 • First 501 Club show • First headlining show since April 22, 2010 • 14th show on MN Live's calendar since November 23, 2008

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From last.fm:

Hardcore Crayons are an instrumental trio from Minneapolis. Zozzled, their dpg debut & 3rd full length, showcases the band’s unique blend of math and post rock intertwined with elements of jazz & dub. It’s heavier and more layered than past releases due to a greater usage of guitar loops, keyboards, and noise elements. Dan Chizek’s atonal looping bursts on guitar combined with his delay drenched yelps act more like a 4th instrument than melody. Jake Kirkman’s drumming is schooled in jazz & bassist Dominic Hanft is the heavy bottom end that ties it all together. Read more about Hardcore crayons on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since June 17, 2010 • First 501 Club show • Eighth show on MN Live's calendar since March 21, 2007

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Minneapolis,MN United States (2006 – present) Nomia are an american instrumental, experimental, rock quartet from Minneapolis, MN. Their sound consists of expansive layered guitar work, as well as heavily rhythmic drums and delayed out bass lines. They feature cinematic soundscapes common to the post-rock genre, but are not afraid to keep things progressive and heavy. They formed in 2006, and have self released two demo ep's handmade that were exclusively sold at shows that have immediately sold out with each small pressing. Read more about Nomia on Last.fm.

Added to bill on May 16

From Minneapolis

First show since since June 8, 2010 • First 501 Club show • Seventh show on MN Live's calendar since December 17, 2009

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We are all citizens of the empire. While there is a lower class, we are in it. While there is a criminal element, we are of it. While there is a soul in prison, we are not free. Insurrection is our only weapon against the machine of alienation. Through obedience we develop the reflex of submission. Apathy and resignation are the sources of our misfortune. Power is not be conquered, it is to be destroyed. Our struggle is to never forget. Everything we possess will in turn possess us. Read more about Citizens of the Empire on Last.fm.

Added to bill on May 30

From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since June 12, 2010 • First 501 Club show since June 5, 2010 • 30th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since December 13, 2006

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Dragons Power Up! is a rock group from St. Paul, Minnesota, formed in 2005 by multi-instrumentalists Mike Coyne, Dan Ries, Mike Ries, and Chris Tures. In 2011, Coyne left DPU! and the music world under amicable circumstances, at which point longtime producer/friend Spencer Wirth-Davis (Big Cats!) offered his services as full-time bassist/collaborator/member. Each member drawing from his own corner of musical influences, their sound marries loose, noisy guitars with tightly-wound rhythm section and vocals atypical of today's indie rock landscape. Read more about Dragons Power Up! on Last.fm.

Added to bill on May 16