Red Pens at Hexagon

From Minneapolis

First show since since November 24, 2010 • First Hexagon show since September 17, 2010 • First Hexagon headlining show since June 18, 2010 • 64th show on MN Live's calendar since June 16, 2008

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From last.fm:

Seeing the Minneapolis duo, Red Pens, is like witnessing a demonstration, a demonstration in raw sonic bliss. Howard Hamilton III is a string-bending master who knows how to make feedback work to his advantage. His confident vocal stylings, coupled with drummer Laura Bennett's all or nothing kit pounding, are about as uniquely refreshing as it gets these days. The stage is littered with junk shop amps and guitars Hamilton seems to almost get tangled up in while he and Bennett exchange doses... Read more about Red Pens on Last.fm.

From United States

First Twin Cities show since since November 19, 2010 • First Hexagon show since July 23, 2010 • 16th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since August 11, 2009

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From last.fm:

"If the new Is/Is record "III" sounds somewhat familiar to you when you hear it for the first time this week, it may be because many of the tunes have already been made widely available for early listening. We have been enjoying “Hate Smile,” “Lie Awake,” and “Bomb Me” for much of this spring already. III’s release is still a welcome development though, since not only does it offer an additional grip of tunes, it also coheres them into a singular format – which for me anyway is always the preferred method of listening. Read more about Is/Is on Last.fm.

From United States

First Twin Cities show since since May 7, 2010 • First Hexagon show • Ninth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since September 21, 2007

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USA Porcupine is an indie rock three piece from La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. Guitarist and singer Casey Virock has previously fronted the two midwest bands; Dream 13 and Space Bike. The other two guys are Dave Reinders (bass) and Jeff Bahr (drums). Casey and Dave played together in Space Bike which released cd's and vinyl on Che (London,UK) and Zero Budget Records (USA). They play indie/post-rock/shoegaze/math rock type music and have been told they sound a little bit like Swervedriver meets Queens of the Stone Age. Read more about Porcupine on Last.fm.