Grand Old Day - City Pages Stage at Grand Old Day

From Minneapolis

First show since since May 16, 2010 • First Grand Old Day show • 26th show on MN Live's calendar since July 17, 2003

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From last.fm:

Mallman began playing the piano at 3 years old. “I found a severe magnetism in pounding my fists on the thing.” His live performances are an unforgettable experience; approaching the keyboard like an electric guitar, lyrics like an existentialist writer, and the stage like a circus performer. In recent years, he’s has toured across America opening for such diverse acts as Guided by Voices, Beth Orton, Cat Power, Donovan, Tegan and Sara, Ozomatli, Everlast, Exene Cervenka, Howie Day, Cracker, and Chuck Prophet amongst many others. Read more about Mark Mallman on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since May 19, 2010 • First Grand Old Day show • 43rd show on MN Live's calendar since June 18, 2004

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The Melismatics' upcoming album "MANIA!" was produced by Jon Auer of The Posies and Big Star, along with Ed Ackerson (Motion City Soundtrack, Golden Smog, The Replacements) and was mixed by John Fields. The LP was mastered at Sterling Sound in NYC by Chris Athens (Coldplay, Beastie Boys, NERD, etc) and features collaborations with Dan Wilson (Adele, Semisonic) and Jon Auer who also lends vocals to several tracks. Read more about The Melismatics on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since May 28, 2010 • First Grand Old Day show • 47th show on MN Live's calendar since June 16, 2008

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Seeing the Minneapolis duo, Red Pens, is like witnessing a demonstration, a demonstration in raw sonic bliss. Howard Hamilton III is a string-bending master who knows how to make feedback work to his advantage. His confident vocal stylings, coupled with drummer Laura Bennett's all or nothing kit pounding, are about as uniquely refreshing as it gets these days. The stage is littered with junk shop amps and guitars Hamilton seems to almost get tangled up in while he and Bennett exchange doses... Read more about Red Pens on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since May 16, 2010 • First Grand Old Day show • 80th show on MN Live's calendar since June 7, 2006

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From last.fm:

First Communion Afterparty's music belongs to a distinct family: psychedelic rock. It's true: there is no other honest way to describe it. Their sound is built on psychedelic bands you've heard and some you haven't. There is nothing unfamiliar but there's a fresh personality behind it. Each song is an artful balance of dual guitars, bass, keyboard, tambourines, drums, floor tom and vocals from all over. Read more about First Communion Afterparty on Last.fm.