Taste of MN - City Pages Big Music Tent at Taste of MN
Friday, July 2, 2010 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
Taste of MN - City Pages Big Music Tent • 11:00am • AA • $20
Added to calendar on Jul 2
James Hunter
From London, United Kingdom
First Twin Cities show since since March 25, 2007 • First Taste of MN show • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since November 10, 2006
From last.fm:
Hunter is a British blue-eyed soul singer whose smokey mellifluous voice has been compared to his influences like Sam Cooke, Georgie Fame and Jackie Wilson. Hunter began his roots music career in the 1980s under the name Howlin' Wilf. His later solo recordings feature rhythm and blues in the style of the 1950s and 60's, pitched between R&B, early rock and roll, and early soul. His 1994 solo debut, Believe What I Say, had guest appearances by Doris Troy and Van Morrison, and Hunter appeared on a couple of Morrisons's mid-'90s albums... Read more about James Hunter on Last.fm.
Dawes
From Los Angeles, California
First Twin Cities show since since June 6, 2010 • First Taste of MN show • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since February 13, 2009
From last.fm:
Dawes is an American rock band from Malibu, California. Two members, taylor goldsmith and Wylie Gelber, were originally from the band Simon Dawes. They branched off in 2009, now playing with Griffin Goldsmith and Tay Strathairn, to compile americana/soul music in the band Dawes. Their debut album, "North Hills", was released in 2009. The album, "Nothing Is Wrong", follows in 2011. More info: www.dawestheband.com Read more about Dawes on Last.fm.
Retribution Gospel Choir
From Duluth, Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since June 19, 2010 • First Taste of MN show • 11th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since February 17, 2006
From last.fm:
Retribution Gospel Choir is an indie rock band based out of Duluth, Minnesota, USA formed in 2007. Current members of the band include, Alan Sparhawk (guitar, vocals, sampler), Steve Garrington (bass), both of whom are also in the band Low, and Eric Pollard (drums, vocals). Despite sharing the majority of their members, RGC's high-energy performance differs greatly from Low's subdued, minimalist feel. Until 2008, Matt Livingston (formerly Low) played bass for the band. Sparhawk's wife Mimi Parker (and also member of Low) appears on vocals on one Retribution Gospel Choir track as well. Read more about Retribution Gospel Choir on Last.fm.
Justin Townes Earle
From Nashville, Tennessee
First Twin Cities show since since February 25, 2010 • First Taste of MN show • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 28, 2008
From last.fm:
Justin Townes Earle, born January 4, 1982 in Nashville, TN, is an American alt-country singer-songwriter who walks the line between old-time country and modern acoustic Indie music by breathing new life into early country, blues and gospel forms. His first release, Yuma, in 2007 was a stark and beautiful set of songs written while Earle was fresh out of rehab and is now re-released by Bloodshot Records, who have a further three albums on their catalogue. Read more about Justin Townes Earle on Last.fm.
Earl Greyhound
From New York, New York
First Twin Cities show since since November 9, 2008 • First Taste of MN show • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since January 21, 2007
Jeff Ray & the Stakes
First Twin Cities show since since December 18, 2008 • First Taste of MN show