Popsickle 2010 at First Ave
Saturday, December 18, 2010 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 3:00pm • ALL AGES • $22.50 adv | $25.00 door
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Nov 10
Minus the Bear
From Seattle, Washington
First Twin Cities show since since July 2, 2010 • First Mainroom show since October 27, 2007 • Seventh Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since April 20, 2006
From last.fm:
Minus the Bear are a indie rock group which formed in Seattle, Washington, United States in 2001 and have released four albums and four EPs. The band consists of Jake Snider (vocals, guitar), Dave Knudson (guitar), Cory Murchy (bass), Alex Rose (synths, vocals) and Erin Tate (drums). Original keyboardist Matt Bayles left the band in 2006, but has remained on good terms with the band and produced their 2007 album Planet of Ice. Read more about Minus the Bear on Last.fm.
Foxy Shazam
From Cincinnati, Ohio
First Twin Cities show since since November 18, 2010 • First Mainroom show since July 16, 2010 • Fourth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since November 5, 2009
From last.fm:
Foxy Shazam is an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Eric Nally, guitarist Loren Turner, pianist Sky White and bass player Daisy. After forming the band immediately recorded The Flamingo Trigger independently then committed to an extensive national touring regimen. Shortly there after Foxy signed with Ferret Records and recorded their second album Introducing Foxy Shazam which was produced by Casey Bates (Chiodos, Portugal. The Man) and released on January 22, 2008. Read more about Foxy Shazam on Last.fm.
Gold Motel
From Chicago, Illinois
First Twin Cities show since since June 14, 2010 • First Mainroom show • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since February 23, 2010
A Great Big Pile of Leaves
From Brooklyn, New York
First Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar
From last.fm:
A Great Big Pile Of Leaves You're Always On My Mind - Available July 2nd, 2013 on Topshelf Records ORDER "YOU'RE ALWAYS ON MY MIND" NOW! http://www.tsr-store.com/artist/a-great-big-pile-of-leaves ORDER ON ITUNES (INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE BONUS TRACK) https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/youre-always-on-my-mind/id662008097 Nostalgia is a funny thing in the sense that it can make us grow fonder of positive memories and conveniently edit out the not-so-good ones. Read more about A Great Big Pile Of Leaves on Last.fm.
Motion City Soundtrack
From Minneapolis
First show since since October 28, 2010 • 10th show on MN Live's calendar since December 17, 2005
From last.fm:
Motion City Soundtrack is a pop-punk band which includes members Joshua Cain (guitar), Justin Pierre (vocals/guitar), Jesse Johnson (Moog), Matthew Taylor (bass), and Claudio Rivera (drums). Following their high-school graduation, Minneapolis, MN natives Pierre and Cain -- both of whom were inspired by Sunny Day Real Estate, Jawbox, The Flaming Lips, and Superchunk -- formed the band in 1999. The pair assembled a temporary lineup and issued a self-released 7" that same year. Read more about Motion City Soundtrack on Last.fm.
Gospel Gossip
From Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since November 24, 2010 • First Mainroom show since April 24, 2009 • 82nd Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since August 14, 2006
From last.fm:
Gospel Gossip is: Sarah Nienaber - guitar, vocals Justin Plank - bass M. Oliver Moltaji - drums http://gospelgossip.bandcamp.com Read more about Gospel Gossip on Last.fm.
Now, Now
From Minnesota
First Twin Cities show since since September 22, 2010 • First Mainroom show since April 17, 2010 • 24th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since August 18, 2007
From last.fm:
Previously known as Now, Now Every Children from Blaine, Minnesota. Threads – the second full-length release from Minneapolis based Now, Now – explores the fragile and often transitory nature of our existence, our perceived understanding of the world around us and relationships shared with others physically and emotionally. Produced by Howard Redekopp (Tegan and Sara, An Horse, New Pornographers), Threads forms a sprawling sonic endeavor that showcases the bands incredible growth as songwriters and musicians. Read more about Now, Now on Last.fm.
Take Cover
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 26, 2009 • First Mainroom show • Third show on MN Live's calendar since September 20, 2008
From last.fm:
Take Cover formed in the fall of 2007 and hit the ground running. After a few months of writing, they entered the studio in the spring to record with their good friend and producer Jordan Schmidt (All Time Low, Motion City Soundtrack). Their debut self-titled EP was released that September and was followed by a first tour with Minnesota natives Sing It Loud (Epitaph Records) and You, Me and Everyone We Know (Doghouse Records). The boys were honored to begin their journey as a band with such an esteemed touring package and didn't let the momentum stop there. Read more about Take Cover on Last.fm.
The Chord and the Fawn
From Minneapolis
First show since since December 17, 2010 • First Mainroom show • 27th show on MN Live's calendar since November 21, 2008
From last.fm:
The Chord and the fawn was formed almost by accident when a melody sprung upon the mind of singer and ukulele player Dani Lewis while she was mowing her lawn. From there, the rest of the would be band was only a phone call away: she called up her cousin, multi-instrumentalist Angie Krube, and the Chord and the Fawn was born. Since then the Chord and the Fawn have been playing in and around the Minneapolis & St. Read more about The Chord and the Fawn on Last.fm.