World Party at First Ave
Sunday, July 9, 2006 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 7:30pm • 18+ • $20 adv | $25 door
Added to calendar on May 26
World Party
From London, United Kingdom
First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
From last.fm:
World Party is an alternative rock band which formed in Prestatyn, Wales in 1985. Its only consistent member is former Waterboys keyboardist Karl Wallinger. They are best known for their 1985 international hit single "Ship of Fools", one of the first alternative rock songs to hit the Top 40 in the United States. Wallinger was a key member of The Waterboys during their 'Big Music' period, which covered their first three albums: The Waterboys, A Pagan Place, and This Is The Sea. In 1985, Wallinger left The Waterboys to form World Party. Read more about World Party on Last.fm.
Romantica
From Minneapolis
First show since since January 17, 2006 • First Mainroom show • First show supporting a touring headliner since August 23, 2005 • 10th show on MN Live's calendar since June 14, 2004
From last.fm:
There are at least 3 bands with the name 'Romantica'. 1. ROMANTICA / (ro-mantik-ah) / n. / The fantastic tricks of gypsy men : a band of musicians originating in Minneapolis, in 2002, who are characterized by deeply felt poetic imagery enshrined in effortlessly emotive popular melodies suggestive of folk, country, and pop music histories; in similar traditions with Ryan Adams, Damien Rice and The Wallflowers. Read more about Romantica on Last.fm.