The Walkmen at First Ave

From New York, New York

First Twin Cities show since since October 15, 2010 • First Mainroom show • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since September 13, 2008

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From last.fm:

The Walkmen are an American indie rock band, with members based in New York City and Philadelphia. The band formed in 2000 with three members from Jonathan Fire*Eater—Paul Maroon (guitar, piano), Walter Martin (organ/bass), and Matt Barrick (drums)—and two from The Recoys, Peter Bauer (bass/organ) and Hamilton Leithauser (vocals, guitar). All but Bauer attended St. Albans in Washington, D.C. They prefer the sound of vintage musical instruments, particularly the upright piano, and have often recorded at Marcata Recording... Read more about The Walkmen on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Jun 5

From Chicago, Illinois

First Twin Cities show since since May 7, 2012 • First Mainroom show • Sixth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since July 2, 2010

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From last.fm:

Young Man is Colin Caulfield from Chicago. Regarding his music, "It’s enough to make you stop and say, “What is that?” It being the gorgeous melodies and lean, spellbound guitar lines of Colin Caulfield, an English/French lit major who’s about to change what it means to be a shape-shifting singer-songwriter in the YouTube age. Just ask Bradford Cox. He knows. Why, just a year ago, the Deerhunter frontman stumbled upon Caulfield’s organ-grinding rendition of “Rainwater Cassette Exchange” and said it’s “fantastically superior to the original. Read more about Young Man on Last.fm.

Added to bill on May 24