NYE2010 with Mark Mallman at Varsity

From Minneapolis

First show since since October 10, 2010 • First Varsity show since December 31, 2009 • First headlining show since June 26, 2010 • First Varsity headlining show • 35th show on MN Live's calendar since July 17, 2003

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From last.fm:

Mallman began playing the piano at 3 years old. “I found a severe magnetism in pounding my fists on the thing.” His live performances are an unforgettable experience; approaching the keyboard like an electric guitar, lyrics like an existentialist writer, and the stage like a circus performer. In recent years, he’s has toured across America opening for such diverse acts as Guided by Voices, Beth Orton, Cat Power, Donovan, Tegan and Sara, Ozomatli, Everlast, Exene Cervenka, Howie Day, Cracker, and Chuck Prophet amongst many others. Read more about Mark Mallman on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since October 2, 2010 • First Varsity show since April 23, 2009 • 17th show on MN Live's calendar since August 13, 2008

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From last.fm:

Caroline Smith is a singer-songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota who started recording and performing at age 15, opening for B.B. King. Her unique voice and stripped-down acoustic styling are often accompanied by The Good Night Sleeps: Arlen Peiffer and Jesse Schuster. Caroline's musical influences include Ben Gibbard, Feist, Patti Smith, The Velvet Underground, Sufjan Stevens, Joanna Newsom, and Dr. Dre. Read more about Caroline Smith And The Good Night Sleeps on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since December 25, 2010 • First Varsity show • 68th 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 Minneapolis

First show since since September 24, 2010 • First Varsity show since December 31, 2009 • 19th show on MN Live's calendar since May 15, 2008

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Koo Koo Kanga Roo is an interactive live show unlike anything you have ever experienced. With the carefree simplicity of your kindergarten days, a Koo Koo Kanga Roo party is a dance extravaganza for all ages! The undeniable urge to move your body will lead you to the dance floor as you hear their catchy pop melodies and infectious dance beats. Their live show is jam packed with zany sing-alongs and choreographed group dancing that is guaranteed to have the crowd on their feet and engaged in the fun!... Read more about Koo Koo Kanga Roo on Last.fm.