Lori Barbero

Lori Barbero is known as the drummer and co-founder of the iconic all-female ‘90s band, Babes in Toyland – one of the greatest all-female rock bands of all time. Barbero formed the Minneapolis trio with lead singer/guitarist Kat Bjelland in 1987. Even though Barbero was not a drummer at the time she met Bjelland, Kat convinced her to start a band with her. The rest, as they say, is music history. Babes played together for 14 years (Courtney Love and Jennifer Finch were members briefly). They put out a single for Sub Pop‘s singles club, released three albums, and traveled the world before disbanding in 2001.

Barbero subsequently played drums for the bands Eggtwist and Koalas. She was also part owner of the now defunct Minneapolis label Spanish Fly Records, whose roster included Smut, Dumpster Juice, Milk, REO Speedealer, Sleep Capsule, and Likehell. In 2006, Lori was awarded with an Artist of Distinction award by Sound Unseen for her continuous contribution to the Minneapolis Rock and Roll scene. Barbero relocated to Austin in 2008 and, while she isn’t actively seeking a music career or reliving her glory days, she’s still got her hand in music, working each year for SXSW. [Tom Tom Mag]

Past Shows

Aug

31

st

2019

West End Market Stage at
Schilling Amphitheater

Aug

31

st

2019

West End Market Stage at
Schilling Amphitheater

First Avenue Goes To The Fair

Hosted by Mark Mallman and Lori Barbero
Afterparty with DJ Espada

with Al Church, Brother Ali, deM atlaS and more!

Aug

30

th

2019

West End Market Stage at
Schilling Amphitheater

Aug

30

th

2019

West End Market Stage at
Schilling Amphitheater

First Avenue Goes To The Fair

Hosted by Mark Mallman and Lori Barbero
Afterparty with DJ Keezy

with Al Church, The Bad Man, Dwynell Roland and more!

Jun

14

th

2019

Mainroom

Jun

14

th

2019

Mainroom

ROCK FOR PUSSY and an all-star band led by JOHN ELLER

with Adam Levy, CIARAN DALY, CHRIS PERRICELLI and more!

Mar

18

th

2019

7th St Entry

Mar

18

th

2019

7th St Entry

The Songs of GRANT HART

An Evening of Tributes 3/18/19

with Ryan and Pony, Almost Every Tuesday, rank strangers and more!

Nov

20

th

2018

Mainroom

Nov

20

th

2018

Mainroom

DAYDREAM NATION

A Sonic Youth Concert Film by Lance Bangs

with Steve Shelley, Lori Barbero and Lance Bangs

Jul

26

th

2018

The Cedar Cultural Center

Jul

26

th

2018

The Cedar Cultural Center

LADY PARTS JUSTICE LEAGUE and Lizz Winstead

with JENN SCHAAL, Chastity Brown, Lori Barbero and more!

Dec

3

rd

2017

Turf Club

Dec

3

rd

2017

Turf Club

DJ RYAN CAMERON of Let It Be Records

with Mark Mallman, Chris Riemenschneider, ANDREA SWENSSON (89.3 The Current) and more!

Nov

12

th

2017

7th St Entry

Nov

12

th

2017

7th St Entry

Bruise Violet, Mark Mallman, Prairie Fire Choir and more!

Mar

19

th

2017

Turf Club

Mar

19

th

2017

Turf Club

TUNES TRIVIA at the Turf Club

with Adam Levy and Lori Barbero

Oct

28

th

2016

7th St Entry

Oct

28

th

2016

7th St Entry

Heyday: 35 Years of Music in Minneapolis

The Photography of DANIEL CORRIGAN Book Release Show

with The Mighty Mofos, Dosh, Porcupine and more!

Aug

15

th

2016

7th St Entry

Aug

15

th

2016

7th St Entry

Grant Hart and The Glandolinian Army Band

with Grant Hart, Lori Barbero and AND MORE

Feb

19

th

2015

Turf Club

Feb

19

th

2015

Turf Club

Swami John Reis and The Blind Shake

with Pink Mink, The Bombay Sweets, Lori Barbero and more!

May

30

th

2014

Mainroom

May

30

th

2014

Mainroom

Girl Germs

with Night Moves, Pink Mink, Strange Names and more!

Jun

10

th

2011

Mainroom

Jun

10

th

2011

Mainroom

ROCK FOR PUSSY

with an all-star band led by JOHN ELLER, Lori Barbero, LAURIE LINDEEN and more!

More Shows

Sep

16

th

Amsterdam Bar & Hall

Daisy the Great

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Oct

7

th

Turf Club

Goat Girl

with Maria BC

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Oct

22

nd

First Avenue

Cuco

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Sep

23

rd

Amsterdam Bar & Hall

Ethan Regan

with The Man The Myth The Meatslab

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