Primus at Orpheum

From Sebastopol, California

First Twin Cities show since since November 19, 2006

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From last.fm:

Primus is a band formed in California in the mid-1980s by two ex-members of thrash metal band Blind Illusion, Les Claypool and Larry Lalonde. Les (vocals and bass guitar) has been the only constant member. They have had two guitar players (although Larry has held onto the role for the past 20 years) and many different drummers (although Tim Alexander, Bryan Mantia and Jay Lane were the only ones who recorded with the band) in the past. Read more about Primus on Last.fm.

From Portland, Oregon

First Twin Cities show since since February 25, 2010 • First Orpheum show • Seventh Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 28, 2006

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Portugal. The Man is an experimental indie rock four-piece centered on frontman John Baldwin Gourley’s abstract musical approach and corresponding upbringing. He was raised in a sort of technological isolation: his log cabin home in the winter wasteland of the fringes of Wasilla, Alaska was powered by a generator and had no telephone. Both of his parents helped completely immerse him in the unique lifestyle that comes with a land of seasonal darkness and perpetual cold with their jobs as dog sled mushers. Read more about Portugal. The Man on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Jun 25

From Lawrence, Kansas

First Twin Cities show since since October 23, 2009 • First Orpheum show • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since November 2, 2006

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Split Lip Rayfield is a vocal and (acoustic) instrumental group from Wichita, Kansas. Though they are sometimes classified as a bluegrass or alt-country band, their music draws on a wide array of influences. Formed in 1995 as a trio including Kirk Rundstrom (guitar), David Lawrence (banjo) and Jeff Eaton (bass), the group was soon signed to Bloodshot Records, the label home of Rundstrom's previous band, metal-country act Scroat Belly. Read more about Split Lip Rayfield on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Jul 27

From United States

First Twin Cities show since since September 26, 2010 • First Orpheum show • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since June 17, 2010

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It was winter of 2008 and the winds swept across the midwestern fields. Stripped of their possessions and scrounging to survive, five young men (mere boys in some eyes) howled in the night as they formed a rebellious band of wild outcasts. This tight-knit gang called themselves The Beggars and are still roaming the countryside looking for a morsel of food or perhaps some change...anything will do... The Beggars on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Aug 20