First Avenue Blog
First Avenue Tickets on sale this week - February 1, 2012
Submitted by mr.gilbert on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 2:10pmStream Dr. Dog's new album NOW!
Submitted by machen on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 3:51pmWe know Dr. Dog is stopping by the First Avenue Mainroom again on Friday, February 17, 2012, and their sixth album, Be The Void, is hitting the shelves exactly 10 days before on February 7. We also know you can't wait until then to hear all their new stuff.
WAIT. NO. LONGER.
You can stream Be The Void IN ITS ENTIRETY on Conan O'Brien's website HERE!
Just Announced: Electric Six - Recording A Live Album In The Mainroom!
Submitted by machen on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 5:20pmElectric Six to release live album in 2012
After years of feedback and requests from our fans, we're excited to announce that this year's album from Electric Six will be a two record live set, to be released in the fall of 2012. One disc will contain the entirety of the band's debut album, Fire, performed live and the second disc will include live versions of our favorite tracks from all the other albums.
First Avenue Tickets on sale this week - January 25, 2012
Submitted by mr.gilbert on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 7:52pmHeartless Bastards Studio Video!
Submitted by machen on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 4:23pmGearing up to release their new album, Arrow, Heartless Bastards will be stopping by the First Avenue Mainroom on Friday, February 10, 2012. The album hits the stores four days later on Valentine's Day, which could suggest that maybe the new album doesn't sound as heartbroken as the last?
Here's a cool video of Heartless Bastards performing "Parted Ways" in the studio!
First Avenue Tickets on sale this week - January 18
Submitted by dana on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 3:24pmFirst Avenue's BEST NEW BANDS OF 2011!
Submitted by dana on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 3:08pmIt's no secret that the Twin Cities is home to a number of diverse, extremely talented musicians, and has been for many years. Lucky for us, Radio K and City Pages are hosting a line up of some of last year's most recognized and crowd pleasing acts, who will all share the stage on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Join hosts Andrea Swensson (89.3 The Current), Jason Nagel (Cities 97), and Chase Mathey (Radio K), to be part of an evening with an impressive group of bands who have received much deserved attention.
Update! Heartless Bastards Moved To The Mainroom
Submitted by machen on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 5:12pmThe Heartless Bastards show on Friday, February 10 has been moved from the 7th St. Entry to the Mainroom. All tickets purchased for the 7th St. Entry show will be honored. Additional tickets for the show in the Mainroom are on sale now, click here to purchase.
New Dr. Dog Video
Submitted by machen on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 5:03pmGetting ready to release what may be their most passionately rockin' album yet, Dr. Dog are returning to the First Avenue Mainroom on Friday, February 17, 2012. Their anticipated sixth full-length release Be The Void will be released February 7, giving you more than enough time to memorize every word before the show.
And while you're waiting, watch this video they released for the first single to hit the interwebs That Old Black Hole.
We hope you like hamseters.

