Pete Yorn tickets

It just dawned on me that I have not yet bought my First Avenue tickets for the Pete Yorn and Ben Kweller show.

Pete Yorn was in the news a few weeks ago for something totally un music related ... he got married. Pete Yorn married his long time girlfriend Beth Kaltman. I love it. You know how they were married? In an impromptu trip to the courthouse the weekend before Thanksgiving and had a small, intimate dinner with 20 of their friends. Now THAT is my dream wedding. No fuss, no frills, just the music. Which is what it should all be about, no?

Anywho, I believe I have stated before how much I la la love Ben Kweller. I can't wait for this show !

See you there!

First Avenue Tickets

If you are still up in arms about what to do tonight you should stop by First Avenue's New Years Eve Bash. There are quite a few DJs, champagne toast and it has one of the more affordable cover charges in town. First Avenue tickets are more affordable when you by them ahead of time for events like this ... just FYI.

FYI, First Avenue's Twitter has alerted us that the Friday night Trampled By Turtles show is sold out. If you are totally bummed - no worries there is still the Saturday night show - keep in mind that is an early one. First Avenue tickets are limited for that one so please make note of the early start time (doors are at 6pm) and buy buy buy! As you know, Saturday nights at First Avenue are all about Too Much Love.


Regardless of your plans tonight...be safe and have fun! See you in 2011!

Sold Out First Avenue tickets

Last night's Hold Steady show started off the post holiday concert season of quite a few sold out shows. As you may know First Avenue tickets for the Hold Steady show at First Avenue sold out faster than you could say "Lifter Puller." Although the Hold Steady can easily sell out First Avenue on their own, opening acts The Meat Puppets and local favorites Retribution Gospel Choir just added to the demand of the ticket.

Next up is a totally sold out birthday party for 89.3 the Current featuring Cloud Cult and Free Energy. First Avenue tickets for that one sold out before it went on sale it seems !

Ben Folds' sold out Lonely Avenue Tour is in town after that on January 23rd. Fans can expect to hear the jams he recorded with Nick Hornby. Nick Hornby wrote the lyrics, Ben Folds sang them and recorded the music. It's an awesome record if you don't have it. And if you are wondering who Nick Hornby is, well, please rent/read "High Fidelity." It's one of my all time favorite movies.

Three days after that newly reunited Jayhawks are headlining a show in the mainroom on January 29th. First Avenue tickets for that one sold out in about an hour. While Gary Louris and Mark Olson play solo shows around Minneapolis frequently, this is a rare occasion to have the band back together. Minneapolis music fans are excited!

Skipping over to Spring Break March 8th and 9th for both super super super sold out Girl Talk shows. You may have to call in some favors to get into those shows - First Avenue tickets are non existent for those!

If I can get my paws on a Ben Fold ticket I am definitely going! Did anyone check out the Hold Steady show last night?


Jack Black aka Barry rocking out to some Marvin Gaye in High Fidelity. Seriously, it's a great film!

Motorhead tickets

Minneapolis metal fans get ready! Motorhead is coming to town. The one, the only, Lemmy Kilmister is back in town for a show on Tuesday, February 15th. Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Motorhead always sells their shows out here, they have been a band since 1975 after all. Motorhead will be touring in support of their new album, "The World is Yours" on February 8th, 2011. Also, there is a documentary aptly titled, "Lemmy" being released in January about the life and carrer of the infamous Motorhead frontman. It will be a must see for any Motorhead metal fan.

First Avenue tickets go on sale Thursday, December 30th. Local favorites Clutch and Valient Thor will open the show. Clutch could easily sell out First Avenue on it's own so if you want to go to the show I would suggest buying your First Avenue tickets when they go on sale!

Lauren Hill tickets

Major concert announcement at First Avenue this week! Miseducation herself, Lauren Hill, will be in town in just a few weeks for a headlining show. Lauren Hill has not been in town since 2002's Up In Smoke Tour. So, it's kind of a big deal that she is making her way back on tour!

Tuesday, January 18th is less than a month away! First Avenue tickets go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, December 22nd. They are a tad on the expensive side, but it is a treat to see such an amazing person in such a small, wonderful venue.

Everyone keeps asking "Is Lauren making a comeback?" I don't think she ever went away - in the past few years she has had 5 kids! Five kids is nothing short of a full time job, so no wonder her music career took a backseat for awhile.

Lauren Hill performed at the Rock the Bells Festival this past summer and played the Miseduation album in its entirety. Lets hope the same thing will happen in January.

First Avenue tickets

Last week, First Avenue announced their Best New Bands of 2010 lineup for the showcase on Wednesday, January 26th. A lot of these selections may sound familiar from the City Pages' 'Pick to Click' issue last month.

The lineup is as follows:
BadNraD, BNLX, THE GOONDAS, GRANT CUTLER AND THE GORGEOUS LORDS, HASTINGS 3000, PHANTOM TAILS and PINK MINK.

First Avenue tickets are on sale now for this show. The Best New Bands show is always one of the more looked forward to shows of the year. I think its pretty cool of First Avenue to lend their stage to a bunch of smaller bands - it's any local musicians dream to play on that stage. First Avenue tickets are also very affordable for this show so all local music fans can make it !

See you at the show!

First Avenue tickets

If you were looking forward to attending the 89.3 Current 6th birthday party you may need to gather your sleuth skills. The presale for First Avenue tickets happened yesterday and even with a two First Avenue ticket limit everything sold out. My personal opnion, there will be a lot of First Avenue tickets for the birthday show floating around around the date of the show.

There is always a lot of hype when Current sponsored events go on sale. The demand for First Avenue tickets is really high right now for this show - if you know where to look for hard to find tickets you should be fine!

Other shows on sale this week for First Avenue tickets:

All Time Low on April, 21st, 2011

The Rural Alberta Advantage - Friday, March 23rd

I am still trying to find a First Avenue ticket for either of the Girl Talk shows. Can't wait!

89.3 The Current Birthday Bash Tickets

It's that time of the year again ... the Current is turning 6 and usual - they are throwing a birthday party to celebrate.

First Avenue tickets for this one sold out in just a few hours last year when this show rolled around. First Avenue tickets go on sale to MPR members next Wednesday and what is left from the First Avenue tickets presale go on sale Friday, December 17th.

Local loves Cloud Cult, Jeremy Messersmith, and Free Energy are the confirmed acts for the birthday bash. Each of those acts could easily sell out the venue on their own so their is added demand to this show.

Last year, as you know, Prince showed up in the owner's box and ready to go on with Solid Gold. He didn't because he 'didn't think they needed his help.' Whatever Prince, you would have made the lives of all 4 band members.

I cannot stress it enough: if you want to go to this show you MUST buy your First Avenue tickets as soon as possible. The 89.3 Birthday Bash sells out every year. Don't miss it!

Jayhawks tickets

Update on previous post:
First Avenue tickets for the Jayhawks show are SOLD OUT .

First Avenue tickets

Don't forget! Not one, but two Mason Jennings shows are this weekend. Word on the street is that there are very few First Avenue tickets left for the Saturday show, but there are plenty of First Avenue tickets for the Sunday show!

Also worth mentioning - First Avenue tickets for the soon to be sold out Jayhawks show went on sale today. First Avenue tickets are still available, but are selling fast. The Jayhawks announced this week that they are reuniting for a new album and a tour this winter. Score for the Minneapolis music fans! And like I mentioned earlier this week, you can catch Gary Louris at the 40th Anniversary Party WITH HAR MAR SUPERSTAR on December 15th.

Have fun at the shows!


Check out Har Mar on Dec. 15th.

Morcheeba tickets

Electro band, Morcheeba has just announced a show at First Avenue on Wednesday, February 23rd. First Avenue tickets go on sale this Friday, December 3rd and noon. Morcheeba had moderate success in the mid 90's, but have continued releasing albums and touring in the UK, where electronic music has more appreciation!

Morcheeba will be touring in support of their forthcoming, "Blood Like Lemonade."

A little off the subject, but something awesome I would like to mention for the holiday season is Target's new awesome compilation of holiday music. Let me preface this with saying I can count on one hand how many holiday themed songs I can stand. So my opinion on this isn't shadowed with "I LOVE ALL HOLIDAY MUSIC." With that said, Target picked some awesome indie acts for this compilation. The highlights are: Darker My Love's "Snow is Falling," Wavves and Best Coast team up for "Got Something For You," Coconut Records "It's Christmas." That is pretty cool of Target to choose such awesome people AND you can download it for free from the Target website here.

I wish I could buy First Avenue tickets for all the bands listed above! Coconut Records never tours and Darker My Love are on a break. Ahh! In my dreams.


Jason Schwarztman aka Coconut Records. love, love, love :)