Broken Bells at First Ave

Monday, December 6, 2010 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here

First Avenue Mainroom • 7:30pm • 18+ • $29.50 adv | $29.50 door

More info at first-avenue.com

Added to calendar on Oct 20

Broken Bells

From Los Angeles, California

First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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From last.fm:

Broken Bells is an American duo which formed in 2009 in Los Angeles. The band consists of James Mercer (vocals, guitar) and Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton (multiple instruments, production). Mercer is a member of the indie rock band The Shins and Burton is a member of Gnarls Barkley and DANGERDOOM, as well as being a respected producer for such artists as Beck, Gorillaz, The Rapture and The Black Keys. The debut self-titled album by Broken Bells was released on Columbia Records on March 9, 2010. The first single from the record, "The High Road", was released on December 21, 2009. Read more about Broken Bells on Last.fm.

Maps and Atlases

From Chicago, Illinois

First Twin Cities show since since May 10, 2010 • First Mainroom show since May 2, 2009 • Sixth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 26, 2007

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From last.fm:

Maps & Atlases is an band which formed in Chicago, Illinois, United States in 2004. The band consists of Dave Davison (vocals, guitar), Erin Elders (guitar), Shiraz Dada (bass) and Chris Hainley (drums). The band released their long-awaited first full-length album, Perch Patchwork, on June 29, 2010. The record was produced by Jason Cupp (The Elected, Nurses, Cast Spells). The band’s unique style melds the technicality of progressive music and the idiosyncrasies of art rock into a fascinating and oddly accessible sound all their own. Read more about Maps & Atlases on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Nov 20