The Toasters at Triple Rock
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
Triple Rock Social Club • 8:00pm • 18+ • $14
Added to calendar on Nov 26
The Toasters
From Norman, Oklahoma
First Twin Cities show since since January 25, 2013 • Seventh Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 18, 2007
From last.fm:
The Toasters came out of the lower east side of Manhattan, New York in 1981. Cutting their teeth at legendary punk rock clubs, like CBGB’S, the band has proceeded on to defy gravity and industry skeptics alike by staying true to their original 2-Tone roots and earning their rightful place in the history of international Ska music. In their role as consummate outsiders, the band has turned down major record deals and have opted instead to run down their own track where... Read more about The Toasters on Last.fm.
the Prizefighters
From Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since December 14, 2013 • First Triple Rock show since July 28, 2013 • 27th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since February 7, 2007
From last.fm:
THE PRIZEFIGHTERS are Minnesota's first and only Traditional Ska, Rocksteady, and Skinhead Reggae band. The band started out as a solo project of Aaron Porter, aka Lord Grab and Flee in 2004. After a few years of recording all the tracks and playing all the instruments, THE PRIZEFIGHTERS came together in 2006. Matt Morse and Jordan Porter enlisted from Aaron's other band, GYLBOTS. Tim (Tooth) Freeman stepped up to the drums, quickly learning the Jamaican drumming styles essential to playing Traditional Jamaican music. Read more about The Prizefighters on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Dec 17
Drones
From Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since January 6, 2014 • First Triple Rock show • 13th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since July 5, 2005
From last.fm:
There are at least three bands called The Drones: 1. an Australian rock band of the 2000s 2. a British punk band of the late 70s 3. a British contemporary string quartet 1. The Drones are an Australian band that consists of vocalist/guitarist Gareth Liddiard, bassist Fiona Kitschin, guitarist Dan Luscombe, drummer Mike Noga and now keyboardist Steve Hesketh. The new album I See Seaweed will be available digitally and in store independently through MGM Distribution from March 1st 2013. Read more about The Drones on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Jan 14