Metric at First Ave
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 8:00pm • All Ages • $15 adv | $17 door
Added to calendar on May 26
Metric
From Toronto, Canada
First Twin Cities show since since April 10, 2006 • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since February 9, 2004
From last.fm:
Metric is an indie rock/new wave band formed in 1998 in Toronto, Canada. The band members are Emily Haines (vocals, synths, guitar, tambourine), James Shaw (guitar, synths, theremin, backing vocals), Josh Winstead (bass, synths, backing vocals) and Joules Scott-Key (drums). The band name was inspired after a sound called "Metric" that was programmed by Shaw on his keyboard. They were based at various times at Toronto, Montreal, London, NYC and LA. Read more about Metric on Last.fm.
Crystal Castles
From ., Eritrea
First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
From last.fm:
Crystal Castles is an experimental electronic band which formed in 2003 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and consists of producer Ethan Kath and vocalist Alice Glass. They are named after the lyrics "The fate of the world is safe in Crystal Castles" and "Crystal Castles, the source of all power" both from the theme song for She-Ra's fortress. They are known for their melancholic lo-fi sound and their explosive live shows. Their debut album was included in NME's "Top 50 Albums of the Decade". Read more about Crystal Castles on Last.fm.