Against Me! at First Ave

Friday, November 23, 2007 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here

First Avenue Mainroom • 5:30pm • All Ages • $16 adv | $18 door

Added to calendar on May 26

Against Me!

From Gainesville, Florida

First Twin Cities show since since April 3, 2007 • First Mainroom show since October 2, 2005 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 2, 2005

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From last.fm:

Against Me! is a band originally from Naples, Florida, and later relocated to Gainesville, Florida. They are known for their heavily -influenced sound and energetic live shows (Spin named them one of the 25 greatest live bands in 2006). Their first full-length album, released on No Idea Records in 2002, was the highly-acclaimed Reinventing Axl Rose. In December 2005, they signed to Sire Records, and released their major label debut, New Wave, on July 10, 2007. June 4, 2010 saw the release of their fifth studio album, White Crosses. Read more about Against Me! on Last.fm.

Sage Francis

From Providence, Rhode Island

First Twin Cities show since since July 5, 2007 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 15, 2005

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From last.fm:

Paul "Sage" Francis (born November 18, 1976 in Miami, Florida) is a artist based in Providence, Rhode Island. Noted for his intense flow and sharp wit, Francis has won acclaim both as a freestyle battler and as an unapologetic, intellectual lyricist. Francis uses a broad emotional palette to address a wide range of personal, cultural, and issues. His unconventional style and persona have given him crossover appeal, but at the same time alienated some hip-hop listeners. Read more about Sage Francis on Last.fm.

World Inferno Friendship Society

From Brooklyn, New York

First Twin Cities show since since August 25, 2007 • First Mainroom show since October 22, 2006 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 22, 2006

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From last.fm:

The World/Inferno Friendship Society is a band from Brooklyn, New York. Its style merges , , and , while its collective membership features horns, piano, guitar, a number of percussionists, as well as a variety of other instruments such as accordion, xylophone and orchestra bells. This musical collective has historically had over 30 members, including former members of Dexys Midnight Runners. Read more about The World/Inferno Friendship Society on Last.fm.

Cobra Skulls

From Reno, Nevada

First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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From last.fm:

Cobra Skulls are a punk rock band from Reno, Nevada who are signed to Fat Wreck Chords. History Cobra Skulls were formed in 2005 by Devin Peralta (bass, vocals), Charlie Parker (guitar) and Chad Cleaveland (drums). They released an EP titled Draw Muhammad in 2006. The EP caught the attention of Red Scare Industries who signed the band and released their debut album "Sitting Army" in 2007. To promote the album the band went on tour with Against Me!, Mad Caddies, and The Loved Ones, opening shows for them.[1] During the 2007 tour the band added a second guitarist Adam Beck. Read more about Cobra Skulls on Last.fm.