Motion City Soundtrack at Varsity

From Minneapolis

First show since since December 17, 2011 • First Varsity show since August 9, 2007 • First headlining show since October 28, 2010 • 12th show on MN Live's calendar since December 17, 2005

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From last.fm:

Motion City Soundtrack is a pop-punk band which includes members Joshua Cain (guitar), Justin Pierre (vocals/guitar), Jesse Johnson (Moog), Matthew Taylor (bass), and Claudio Rivera (drums). Following their high-school graduation, Minneapolis, MN natives Pierre and Cain -- both of whom were inspired by Sunny Day Real Estate, Jawbox, The Flaming Lips, and Superchunk -- formed the band in 1999. The pair assembled a temporary lineup and issued a self-released 7" that same year. Read more about Motion City Soundtrack on Last.fm.

From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since July 9, 2012 • First Varsity show since September 22, 2010 • 29th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since August 18, 2007

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From last.fm:

Previously known as Now, Now Every Children from Blaine, Minnesota. Threads – the second full-length release from Minneapolis based Now, Now – explores the fragile and often transitory nature of our existence, our perceived understanding of the world around us and relationships shared with others physically and emotionally. Produced by Howard Redekopp (Tegan and Sara, An Horse, New Pornographers), Threads forms a sprawling sonic endeavor that showcases the bands incredible growth as songwriters and musicians. Read more about Now, Now on Last.fm.

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From Minneapolis

First show since since July 20, 2012 • First Varsity show • Eighth show on MN Live's calendar since July 8, 2007

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Added to bill on Sep 21

From Washington, District of Columbia

First Twin Cities show since since July 9, 2012 • First Varsity show • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 11, 2010

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From last.fm:

Hailing from Philadelphia, Jukebox the Ghost writes a fresh breed of melodic pop tunes driven by fiery rock momentum. With quirky lyrics and inventive songwriting, fans and critics have drawn parallels with the pop sensibility of Elvis Costello, the flamboyance of Queen, the wit of They Might Be Giants, and the creative rock of The Flaming Lips. Jukebox the Ghost is a Washington, D.C.-born, Philadelphia-based three-piece rock band. Read more about Jukebox the Ghost on Last.fm.