Mason Jennings at First Ave
Saturday, December 22, 2012 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 7:30pm • 18+ • $22 adv | $25 door
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Oct 1
Mason Jennings
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 30, 2011 • 20th show on MN Live's calendar since February 27, 2005
From last.fm:
Mason Jennings (born March 19, 1975 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is an American pop-folk singer-songwriter currently based in Minnesota. He is well known for his simple yet catchy melodies, intimate lyrics, literary and historical themes, and distinctive voice. His music has appeared in the surf film "Shelter". Born in Hawaii, Jennings moved with his family to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at an early age. Jennings learned to play guitar at the age of 13, when he began writing songs. Jennings later dropped out of school and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to pursue his musical career. Read more about Mason Jennings on Last.fm.
Haroula Rose
From Los Angeles, California
Only Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
From last.fm:
"Haroula Rose sings with the spirit of a gypsy soul, always searching for meaning or a seed of truth in each fleeting moment. Her voice is at once intimate and solacing, its gentle inflections betraying a subtle, plaintive sway that enriches moments of guitar-driven folk with the pathos of classic country." --No Depression "Chicago-bred, L.A.-based singer-songwriter Haroula Rose's self-released "These Open Roads" is a deceptively easy-on-the-ears debut that launches Rose as a triple threat: a deft and resourceful melodicist... Read more about Haroula Rose on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Dec 7
Blessed Feathers
From West Bend, Wisconsin
First Twin Cities show since since September 17, 2011 • First Mainroom show
From last.fm:
Blessed Feathers is the result of restless songwriting by a couple of folks who write and sing songs in the kettled forests of southeast Wisconsin. Together they furiously bang away at their small army of guitars, banjos, accordions, and whatever else they can get their hands on. Come see us in person. Shake our hands. We’d like that. Puddlegum (Bloomington, IN): "They’ll blow you away with the depths of their musings, then surprise you with tripped out vintage news reporter recordings, or a short speech advocating the need to end wars. Read more about Blessed Feathers on Last.fm.
Added to bill on Dec 5