Mankato has a good one, too. I think the Turnpike Troubadors and Old 97's and a couple other bands played a show there a few years ago...was it maybe 2018?
Pollstar.com lists him at the Ledge, so that must where he will be.
Pearl Jam back on for this year. Nashville rescheduled for Sept 16. Quick turnaround for me with the Gophers hosting Colorado that weekend, but I will make it happen.
Just got tickets this morning for Wolf Alice (they never stop touring) at the Fillmore. Never been there before.Went to Manchester Orchestra last Tuesday at First Avenue. Honestly....first time there. Seems silly. Anyways....a LOT smaller than I expected it to be on the inside. But MO was great...and their two openers.....Michiganders and Foxing were both surprisingly good as well. Since I went with some people who are HUGE fans....we were sure to get up close. And the guys from MO were great. Always nice when they sound like they do on the albums after all the production goes into it.
Michigander is awesome.Went to Manchester Orchestra last Tuesday at First Avenue. Honestly....first time there. Seems silly. Anyways....a LOT smaller than I expected it to be on the inside. But MO was great...and their two openers.....Michiganders and Foxing were both surprisingly good as well. Since I went with some people who are HUGE fans....we were sure to get up close. And the guys from MO were great. Always nice when they sound like they do on the albums after all the production goes into it.
Oh man I wish I could have gone to that. Been having some serious back trouble though. I have seen gbv a half dozen times plus the Boston spaceships once so I don't feel too bad. Still would love to see them another time or two.
FYI, Wolf Alice is scheduled to be Fallon Wednesday night.
Thank you!
Awesome. Have always wanted to visit the Ogden...and I still will.
I love how they divide the floor with three railings. Kept people from cramming together and offered places to set your drink on. It was a pretty full show and I didn't get jostled once.
Good show last night in Des Moines Iowa. Really fun town by the way. Venue was pretty cool. Crowded and loud. Band seemed happy. Regular guitar player out but his replacement was solid. Not sure what the story is there. Ellie looked amazing. Her voice could use a break I'm afraid though. They play live constantly.
I was so excited to see Joe live... A bit of a let-down to be honest. Way too much crowd interaction and hardly any jokes. "Joe Pera Talks With You" is my favorite show the last five years.
Yes, I think 1st Ave is still awesome.
Yep. The San Fran Fillmore is pretty cool.
No doubt nostalgia plays a role in how much it's revered, similar to how Gopher fans feel about the Barn. Also it just sounds fantastic. It's always been great, but their recent updates have made it even better.
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No doubt nostalgia plays a role in how much it's revered, similar to how Gopher fans feel about the Barn. Also it just sounds fantastic. It's always been great, but their recent updates have made it even better.
Additionally, the musicians themselves hold the venue in such high esteem, I am convinced it leads better performances. They appreciate the nostalgia as much as the fans, are treated well by the staff by all accounts and know how great it sounds. It usually ranks at or near the top when I have seen national polls for clubs of it's size by artists.
Case in point, Spoon had to cancel their first of 2 shows last week at the Palace in St Paul due to the singer Britt Daniel falling ill (must have not been COVID). They jumped at the chance to make up the gig at 1st Ave on Sunday, driving all the way back from Milwaukee after their Saturday performance. The band's comments show just how much they love the place.
Postponed concert lands Spoon back at 'sacred place' First Ave on short notice
The Texas rockers' switch to the club from the Palace Theatre coincided with them getting a star on the wall.
I'm just a casual fan of Spoon, but had a I known beforehand I would have tried to go. They put on a good set when I saw them at Ohana Fest this past fall.
I have found getting there maybe about 5-10 minutes before the first band going on is about the perfect time to arrive at 1st Ave. Get a beverage and grab a spot, back by the soundboard is the best for sound.