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Craig Finn once again returns to his old stamping grounds under new circumstances. The Edina native played his final shows with Lifter Puller for the Triple Rock’s grand-opening concerts back in 2003. He returned a year later with a new group in tow, the Hold Steady, which grew too big for the place by the following year. Now, he has yet another set of musicians with him, the organic Texas players heard on his first-ever solo album, “Clear Heart Full Eyes,” a quieter, twangier and more personal effort that promises an entirely different but perhaps equally powerful performance from what we normally get. North Carolina country-rock band Mount Moriah opens. Read an interview with Finn at Startribune.com/music. Chris Riemenschneider
Triple Rock Social Club
629 Cedar Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-333-7399
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Bowing out of the performance business after the 1998 release of his magnum opus might actually have been a smart career move for Jeff Mangum. In the 14 years since his old folk-rock band Neutral Milk Hotel issued its dramatic, raw, Anne Frank-inspired sophomore record “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea,” a major cult has built up around that album and its singer. Signs of it have popped up everywhere from a recent Mangum-evoking episode of NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” to a No. 4 ranking among Pitchfork’s best albums of the ’90s. Current indie-rock gurus who evoke Mangum’s poetic flair and punky, to-the-bone approach include the Arcade Fire, Decemberists and a Twin Cities band that took its name from one of the record’s song titles, Communist Daughter. Would all of this have happened had Mangum not become one of rock’s great recluses? That question might finally be answered now that he’s coming out of hiding for a much-ballyhooed solo acoustic tour, playing mostly songs from “In the Aeroplane.” Opening are three members of Elf Power, part of the Athens, Ga.-based Elephant 6 psychedelic collective that spawned Mangum. Chris Riemenschneider
State Theatre
805 Hennepin Av.
Minneapolis, MN
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featuring the International Reggae All-Stars and Innocent
Cabooze
917 Cedar Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-338-6425
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with High On Stress, Little Man and Disaster Bird
Hexagon Bar
2600 27th Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-722-3454
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"The Six Partitas of J.S. Bach." I, II and IV Sat.; III, V and VI Sun.
The Baroque Room
275 E. 4th St.
St. Paul, MN
651-705-6772
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Jules Massenet's "Werther."
Ordway Center for the Arts
5th and Washington Streets
St. Paul, MN
612-333-6669
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with Larry & His Flask and Goddamn Gallows
First Avenue Mainroom
701 1st Av. N.
Minneapolis, MN
612-338-8388
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Burlesque has a long and storied history here in the Twin Cities. But in an age when entire world-changing communications media exist merely for people to ogle each other in the nude (probably nsfw), it's amazing that burlesque -- which is all about the tease -- is still around.
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The undisputed epicenter of the Minneapolis music scene is First Avenue. It claims to be "the longest continual entertainment and music venue in the Twin Cities," and it's a place that many Minnesotans grow up listening to music.
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If you are a francophone or francophile in the Twin Cities it can be hard to stay connected with the Hexagon. Here are some basics that everyone should know about.RestaurantsBarbette - Uptown Minneapolis Vincent - Downtown Minneapolis Salut Bar Americain - 50th And France and St Paul French Meadow Barkery & Cafe - Uptown on Lyndale and also in the MSP airport La Belle Vie - Minneapolis Pardon My French - Eagan Haute Dish - Downtown MinneapolisPierre's Bistro - South MinneapolisLa FougasseCave Vin - South Minneapolis MusicEric John Kaiser Tete Camille Discobitch M Serge Gainsbourg Didier Petit Pablo Cueco 400 Hyenes Edith Piaf Johnny HolidayFrance Has the BombCharles de GaulleFIlmsAmelieLa tournouse du page (The Page Turner) La Mome (La vie en rose) La moustache Je t'aime moi non plus Moliere Breathless Les bronzes font du ski Elle Court, Elle Court La Banlieu Viva Maria !Alliance Francaise in downtown is the center for all things French in the Twin Cities and will keep you connected.
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Some places to get your groove on in Minneapolis and St. Paul:SundayVarsity Theatre: Charanga Tropical, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (second Sunday of the month - 11/12, 12/10)Seven (DJ)Santorini (Live Band)MondayTuesdayFamous Dave's: Sensacion Latina, 9 p.m.
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Gentle readers:Our friends at Cafe Maude have opened a new events space/wine bar across the street from Cafe Maude called the Armatage Room/Opening night is this Saturday, November 15th. Join them for the celebration. They say they'll pour the first glass of champagne. I'm not certain if that translates to free or even good bubbly...
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Pert Near Sandstone w/ Head for the Hills :: Photo by Steve Cohen
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Pert Near Sandstone w/ Head for the Hills :: Photo by Steve Cohen
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Pert Near Sandstone w/ Head for the Hills :: Photo by Steve Cohen
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Pert Near Sandstone w/ Head for the Hills :: Photo by Steve Cohen
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Last Night (at home)
posted by jzeise in music
As much as I would like to post to the "last night" tag, the first rule is: 1. Go out on the entertainment scene. Despite its grammatical irregularity, that rule clashes with my own #1: Avoid all others at all costs. [...]
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Observer Drift
posted by cmward4 in music
Check it out: http://observerdrift.bandcamp.com/album/corridors http://creamcaravan.com/2012/01/06/observer-drift-corridors-interview/ http://www.botequimdeideias.com.br/flogase/observer-drift-corridor/ [...]
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Bon Iver video has local connections
posted by jahna in music
Today, Bon Iver released his music video for "Calgary," the lead-off single from his forthcoming (though leaked) album Bon Iver, Bon Iver - and it has some strong Minnesota connections. For one, it was directed by Dan Huiting, the lensman behind MPLS.TV's excellent concert footage and City of Music live music video series, along with his frequent cohort Andre Durand. [...]
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Vaski drops new EP
posted by MRietmulder in music
Love it or hate, dubstep has established itself as a cultural phenomenon attacking dance floors across the globe and the Twin Cities certainly haven't evaded it's grimey reach. Doing his part to put the Twin Cities scene on the map is 21-year-old producer Vaski, whose new "Dreamworld (Nightmare)" EP dropped Monday on respected Rottun Records, home to dubstep heavyweights Excision and Downlink. [...]
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