Translating to “the Stars of the Air,” Etran de L’aïr come to the Turf Club tonight from their hometown of Agadez in Northern Niger. The family band (consisting of brothers and cousins) makes a brand of “desert blues” that fuses electric guitars with social function, from weddings to political events…
Folkloric and nature-glorifying, Fleet Foxes’ latest album Shore might just be the perfect soundtrack for the depth of summer and Fourth of July, regardless of where you fall on the spectrum of opinions about the holiday. Lead singer Robin Pecknold leads the indie folk band through their wandering, mournful melodies.…
Laamar Tag: Idiomatic inspirations bridging folk, soul, R&B, and country with a constant ear toward issues of racial and social justice, and the shared human experience. What: Undoubtedly poised to be the next made band in Minneapolis-St.Paul, the latest musical project by singer, songwriter, saxophonist, and composer Geoffrey Lamar Wilson…
It’s fireworks, food trucks, and fantastic 90s tunes at Mystic Lake for July 4th! Gin Blossoms and Lit are bringing the Gen X jams for this free event and fireworks follow at 10 PM. TUES 7/4, 5 PM, Free, All Ages…
A little happy hour twang at the White Squirrel for your Independence Day with the DL3! Dan Newton (Accordion/vocals), Dan Neale (Guitar/Vocals), and Dan Lowinger (Guitar) will play an early evening set of country swing instrumentals, following by a set of tunes from the king of country heartbreak, Hank Williams.…
What’s playing in your favorite haunts and restaurants? DISPATCH found out. WORDS BY MARTIN DEVANEY For many, an establishment’s in-house soundtrack is a sign that they’re in the right place. Essential to the joint’s vibe, the right songs can set a mood, add to an enjoyable experience, or have you…
Club kids rejoice: The rule of fabulousness is in full-effect at Mortimers. Break out your leather, latex and facepaint, and channel your inner party monster, as Mari Navarro aka DJ Q spins your favorite EBM, Darkwave and Coldwave music, while you cap of Pride month with an ode to goths.…
In honor of the ballroom’s 90th(!) anniversary, the historic venue–an impressive honeycomb-patterend dome that boasts an unusually comfortable dance floor and was built without the use of electricity–is celebrating with an evening of the best in local americana, folk, roots and country. Beloved brother duo the Cactus Blossoms headline, joined…
Known not only for their respective endeavors and collaborations, but for their own 12 -person collective Champagne Confetti, Aby Wolf and Eric Mayson come together tonight to celebrate the whole of their catalogs. They’ll boom, kapow, roar, crash, and yes, smash their way through their songbooks with a group of…
Known for some fierce local performances over the last several years, Sarah Shook and the Disarmers swing through the Entry tonight. On last year’s Nightroamer, Shook and their bandmates navigate the wreckage of relationships ruined and still find a way to forge ahead. While it’s reductive to throw around the…