Big coupla weeks for shows, peoples. Couldn’t help but get on the innanet and holler about it. First (and perhaps weirdest) we have Dessa’s psuedo-real performance at IPR on Thursday the 6th at 8:00pm CST. This is what’s happening: Dessa will be headlining the show with several hand-picked openers, and despite the venue’s limited “actual capacity” the whole thing will be streamed live via the … Read More
Warped Tour
P.O.S, Sims, and Mictlan will be playing the Warped Tour this Sunday in Minneapolis. All three sets will be accompanied by the lovely Paper Tiger. The event will be held against the picturesque backdrop of the Metrodome parking lot. Do check it out. Sims and P.O.S and Papes are staying on with the tour for a few weeks. Check the full routing here, and don’t … Read More
Hip Hop & Harmony Festival Cancelled
Despite what you may have heard or read, this year’s Hip Hop & Harmony festival is cancelled. Don’t go to Harmony Park this weekend. There is nothing for you there. Stay home. There is undoubtedly a patch of woods near your house where you can go eat mushrooms and juggle a stick, then get to sleep in your own bed. It … Read More
Electric Fetus 40th Anniversary
On Friday the Thirteenth Doomtree will play the least- scary show possible when we help celebrate the Electric Fetus’ 40th anniversary at First Ave. 40 years in the independent record retailing business is a serious accomplishment, especially considering that 40 years ago popular music consisted almost entirely of a guy with an accordian hawking cure-all tonics. They’ve adapted with the times, though, … Read More
Two Shows Coming Up
Two shows coming up in the next few days, friends: On Sunday (April, fool), Sims joins indie rap powerhouse Glue at the Triple Rock. Mmm! Plus Silent Army will be back in town to rock the spot and get the worst charlie horse of his life. 9pm. 21+. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. And then (talking to you now, New York) Dessa does the Dessa … Read More
Kitty Kat Klub
As the snow continues to fall here in the Land o’ Lakes with no apparent end in sight, it would seem only natural to curl up at home tonight with a hot mug of tea and season 22 of CSI Miami, yes? No! Fuck that. You are from Minnesota. Strap on your Sorels, conceal your sidearm, and boldly battle your … Read More
Weekend
So what’s your weekend looking like? If it’s anything like ours it’s jam-packed with rap: Tonight in the 7th Street Entry we’ve got the curiously named House Party®. Los Nativos are headlining, Sims and Mictlan are doing a special set withJimmy2Times, and Jimmy’s rocking with Plain Ole Bill on four decks. Hella tight, bro. I’ma pee in a potted plant and steal some DVDs. … Read More
Upcoming Shows
P.O.S, Dessa, Turbo Nemesis, and Mac Lethal begin a three-day-weekend rap binge out west tonight in Mesa, AZ. From there they’ll continue on to tear up LA andSan Fransisco on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Check the SHOWS page for full details. While they’re eating Rice-a-Roni with Danny Tanner, Cecil Otter will be in St. Paul drinking tap beer at the Turf Club. Mel Gibson and the Pants, Story … Read More
Blowout Jr.
It’s definitely a sign of a good show when everyone involved is still walking around in a fog four days later. The Blowout has proven itself to be one such show, and today’s City Pages seems to concur. We’re shaking it off and moving on, though. We’ve got to ensure that the Blowout Jr (Dec 16. T-Rock. 5pm. $8. 20 and under. Tickets.) is … Read More
One Week 'til the Blowout
Coming up on one week until the Blowout, and the media blitz is in full swing. We’re taking control of the airwaves multiple times this week; the FCC has no idea what they’re in for. First, tune in tomorrow night (Saturday the 25th) for RSE Radio on KFAI (90.3 MPLS,106.7 STP, or streaming online at www.kfai.org). Doom will be sitting in with Siddiq and … Read More