Sly and the Family Stone = CANCELLED!!!

Sly and the Family Stone have canceled their show scheduled for next week at First Avenue. First avenue tickets that were purchased for the show will be issued a refund at the point of purchase.
It turns out that there was a scheduling conflict with the band members. No one bothered to tell them that they were booked for a show in Minneapolis, so they made commitments to other engagements. As long as you have Sly there, just send in some house musicians! After all, it's Sly that the people want to see.

The Go! Team are Coming Back to Town!!!!

If you're not tired out from the Tom Petty show on July 23rd, then you should check out the just announced Go! Team show on Wednesday, July 30th at First Avenue.
A few years ago when The Go! Team had their hit album "Thunder Lightening Strike" First Avenue tickets were very hard to come by. The show was completely sold out! As I am sure it will be this time around, too.

The Go! Team are playing with CSS, a band from South American that has gathered national attention due to the fact that one of their songs was featured in an iPod Touch commercial.
It seems these days if you can get on an Apple commercial you can easily sell a million records!!!





Both bands are a lot of fun and will undoubtedly put on a great show at First Avenue!

CSS with The Go! Team - Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 Doors @8pm, Music @ 9pm 18+

OLD 97's at First Avenue!!!

Alt country crooners, Old 97's, will be at First Avenue for a show Wednesday, June 4th.
It's hard to imagine a nice night in June when the weather is as crappy as this today!
The Old 97's have an expansive collection of songs from their many albums. This tour is in support of their new one, Blame it on Gravity, which was released this month on New West Records.

First Avenue tickets for this show are on sale now. The show will no doubt sell out, even though it's on a weeknight! The Old 97's have been around for over a decade and have developed a large live following due to their great live show. Also, Rhett Miller, the lead singer of the band has established himself as a solo artist as well.

Old 97's tickets are on sale now!

Rhett Miller of the Old 97s ... he's a babe!
Old 97's @First Avenue; Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 - doors @7:30, show @ 8:30 - 18+

See you there!

Upcoming First Avenue Shows!!!!!!!!

The countdown is on for the Dead Meadow show. Less than three weeks and I couldn't be more excited!!! They're new album is amazing and their live shows are legendary. Not to mention my friends are one of the opening bands. BUT, enough about Dead Meadow, lets move on to another band that is sure t blow up First Avenue tickets!

Alternative girly rocker, Rilo Kiley will be at First Avenue on Thursday, May 22nd. They used to be on the infamous Saddle Creek Records before deciding to sign with Warner brothers. Rilo Kiley has toured with Bright Eyes, Coldplay, and headlined many tours in the past. Rilo Kiley are known for their catching little pop song "Bad News" and have been featured on soundtracks for Grey's Anatomy and The O.C. You may also recognize singer Jenny Lewis's voice from Give Up by the Postal Service.


Rilo Kiley @ First Avenue May 22nd, 2008 - 18+ doors @ 6pm

The Black Keys Kick Ass!

As the date approached for the Black Keys last week, I was getting pretty nervous about whether or not First Avenue tickets would become available. There was not a Black Keys tickets to be had in the entire city!
The Black Keys' new album Attack and Release came out the week before and it is amazing, which made me want to go to the concert even more! I called around to local ticket offices and had no luck.
But what's better than getting a ticket to a sold out show?
Getting a free ticket to a sold out show!
I made a couple of phone calls and I was able to get on the guest list!

The Black Keys played a great show. To say that First Avenue was at capacity is an great understatement. First Avenue's capacity is posted at 1200, but there was at least 1400-1500 people there. It was wall to wall people!

I understand now why First Avenue tickets were sold out for this show, The Black Keys are amazing! I can't wait to see them again!