DRIVER 23 & THE ATLAS MOTH
Presented by Sound Unseen and Found Footage Festival, the Trylon hosts a double feature that documents a seven-year stretch in the life of Minneapolis musician Dan Cleveland and his band Dark Horse. The documentaries show “the gritty reality and stranger-than-fiction comedy of an aspiring rock star” and were popular in…
Welcome to the SYMulation
Already orbiting the edges of the Twin Cities’ musical universe, SYM1 goes even further to find herself. WORDS BY TAYLOR CARIK I’m so sick of thinking ‘Am I good enough?’ when nothing’s good Lost in orbit, lost in hell, what it takes to find myself Not the end, only adventure…
Fulton NE Block Party
Kick off outdoor festival season with the annual Fulton Block Party, featuring eight hours of live music, including DJ Benny Nord, Monica LaPlante, Of the Orchard, and more. Local food trucks such as Fulton’s Taproom Kitchen, KCM Egg Rolls, and Que Tal Street Eats will keep attendees full, especially paired…
CINCO DE MAYO MINNEAPOLIS: Javier Trejo y Caballo Cosmico / Corey Medina and Brothers / Ken Valdez
Green Room hosts a Cinco de Mayo celebration of music and culture featuring Corey Medina and Brothers, Javier Trejo y Caballo Cosmico, and Ken Valdez. FRI 5/5, 8:00 PM, $22/$28, 21+…
Sue Scott’s Island of Discarded Women with Princess Titus & Jonatha Brooke
Sue Scott hosts the live show and podcast Island of Discarded Women tonight at Crooner’s. Tonight’s event features Appetite for Change co-founder Princess Titus and revered singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke, with additional appearances from singer/songwriter Zippy Laske, actor/writer Sylvia Pontaza, and spoken word artist Brittany Delaney. THURS 5/4, 7:30 PM, $30/$40,…
Acid Mothers Temple
You haven’t met psychedelia like this. Since their formation in the mid-90s, the Japan-based group has been touring and releasing music nonstop in the U.S. and Europe and will now be appearing at the Turf. In recent years, the band experienced a massive shift in their performing lineup, but it’s…
Maria Isa – Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice Fundraiser
Hook and Ladder’s Under the Canopy series features a fundraising performance by Maria Isa for Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice. SLRJ was created in 2004 to give South Minneapolis youth a chance to participate in restorative justice as an alternative to juvenile court, and Isa, a Boricua singer, songwriter, actress, rapper,…
Sarah Morris Album Release
Local songwriter Sarah Morris celebrates the release of her fifth full-length album Here’s To You. Moving a bit away from her twangier tendencies, the new record sees the award-winning songwriter finding a more ethereal sound with producer Dave Mehling, while staying true to her detailed and moving songcraft. Emily Haavik…
Feist
Early aughts sweetheart Feist comes to First Avenue’s Mainroom for the evening. Since her early hits like ‘1234,’ Feist’s sound and lyrics have become deeper and more personal. Her latest album Multitudes, which was released just weeks ago, was written after the birth of her daughter and death of her…