April 2010
WATCH:Liars video for "The Overachievers"
Submitted by machen on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 11:08amIn this new video from Liars we get a glimpse into the thrilling life of an overachiever.
Click here to watch "The Overachievers" video.
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WATCH: New Holy Fuck video "Latin America"
Submitted by machen on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 3:34pmNot sure about ya'll but I love watching stuff in reverse. I'm also pretty fond of Candian dudes that play electro-noise pop. And luckily there's plenty of both in this new Holy Fuck video for "Latin America".
City Pages Best of the Twin Cities!
Submitted by machen on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 1:59pmThis week City Pages released it's Best of the Twin Cities issue. And First Avenue was lucky enough to pick up some big wins.
Best Concert Venue - 7th St. Entry
Best Dance Club -First Avenue
Best Dance Night - Get Cryphy at First Avenue's Record Room
Best All-Ages Venue - First Avenue
Best Dance Club - First Avenue
Best Rock Club - First Avenue
LOOK: Check out the construction of The Depot Tavern
Submitted by machen on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 11:31amSure, this might not look like much just yet, but come June 2010 this pile of dirt will be The Depot Tavern. And it will be awesome. Open from 11am-2am daily, this will be your new favorite spot for pre-show drinks and post-show food. We have a lot of exciting things planned, so be sure to stay tuned as we unveil each development.
First Avenue Archives: Soul Asylum in the Mainroom - 1990
Submitted by machen on Tue, 04/20/2010 - 2:09pmNow this is a serious trip. This week we dig into the First Avenue archives and get both a stellar interview and performance from Soul Asylum (pre - "Runaway Train").
Throw on your ripped Levi's and dirty flannel then head over to our Video page to travel back to First Avenue in 1990.
DOWNLOAD: Free Sage Francis track!
Submitted by machen on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 3:17pmSage Francis is set to release his new album LI(F)E on May 11th. But you wont be seeing the usual hip hop suspects in the liner notes. He's recruited the likes of Califone, Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse, Jason Lytle of Grandaddy, Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie, Tim Fite, Calexico, DeVotchKa, Yann Tiersen, Buck 65 and more. The "and more" includes French composer Yann Tiersen, composer of the Amelie soundtrack, who wrote the music for the second single "Best of Times". And! You wont have to wait until May 11th to hear it.
PREVIEW: Voltage: Fashion Amplified 2010
Submitted by machen on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 11:21amTomorrow is the big day. Spring MNfashion week kicks off with Voltage: Fashion Amplified in the Mainroom. Fashionistas and rockers alike look forward to this event every year. While you pick out your outfit for tomorrow night listen to this interview with Anna Lee and Charles Gher - the Producer and Music Director for Voltage Fashion Amplified on 89.3 The Current's Local Show (the interview starts @ 10:10). Check out this year's line up:
WATCH: Suicide Commandos play "Complicated Fun" at Bruce Allen Tribute
Submitted by machen on Wed, 04/14/2010 - 11:44amOn April 22nd TPT will be launching their new show Minnesota Original and if the clips that are posted on their website right now are any indication, this show is going to be amazing. It highlights all of the wonderful artists here in good ol' MN, including Greg Gossel - the artist who created our new mural in The Record Room! They stopped by the Mainroom on February 13th, 2010 for the Bruce Allen Tribute and caught Suicide Commandos playing "Complicated Fun". Check it:
First Avenue Archives: The Mighty Mofos - 1988
Submitted by machen on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 1:52pmAlright, kiddies it's time to go back in time and dig up another awesome video from First Avenue's archives. Check out this video from The Mighty Mofos from way, way back in 1988. The interview before the performance is gold.
