Nov
23
rd
2013
Mainroom
Saturday
Nov
23
rd
2013
Mainroom

A Tribute to Sue McLean with appearances by Eric Hutchinson, Soul Asylum, BoDeans & more

Benefiting the Lilly McLean Trust

with X-Boys, Molly Maher and Her Disbelievers, Haley and more!

Show Starts

6PM

Ages

18+

General Admission

$50

VIP

$150

First Avenue will host the Tribute To Sue McLean Event on Saturday, November 23, 2013. The event will include live music appearances by Eric Hutchinson, special guests, friends, and family of Sue McLean. More artists to be announced. The event will feature an online and live auction that will include items from Sue McLean’s personal music memorabilia collection and much more.

Proceeds benefit The Lilly McLean Fund

Sue McLean served the Twin Cities’ local music scene for almost 40 years. Sue booked events for the Basilica Block Party, Music in the Zoo music series, O’Shaughnessy’s Women of Substance Series, and many other clubs and theaters in the Twin Cities. She was a friend and mentor is remembered for her generous spirit.

The event will embody Sue McLean’s personal and professional motto: “Live music is good for your soul”

About Tribute To Sue McLean

The tribute benefit for Sue McLean is a charitable event honoring Sue McLean, the largest independent female concert promoter in the world, who died of cancer in May 2013. For more information visit the Sue McLean Tribute Facebook page, and follow along on Twitter at @fanofsuemclean.

Performers


Eric Hutchinson

Eric Hutchinson’s new album, Repeating Myself is a joyous return to the piano pop and singer-songwriter soul that first hooked fans of his debut album, Sounds Like This. Full of...

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Soul Asylum

Since the ’80s, Soul Asylum have been a group known for their raucous and emphatic combination of punk energy, guitar-fueled firepower, and songs that range from aggressive to heartfelt. All...

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BoDeans

Long known as one of the best live acts in the business, BoDeans continue to tour year round and deliver amazing, high energy, performances. “I realized some time ago that...

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Special Guests


X-Boys

The X-Boys a.k.a. The Mill City Rockers: Former Suburbs, Commandos and Wallets get together to romp through the Great American Songbook with zest and aplomb. Witness the spectacle! Hugo Klaers (rhythm...

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Molly Maher and Her Disbelievers

Molly Maher is a captivating force in the realm of Americana,  seamlessly traversing the rich landscapes of these genres with her unique voice and formidable guitar skills. Influenced by the...

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Haley

Haley has been making music since high school, when her first of many records was self-released before graduation. Her first punk band was called Frankie Horsesh*t, and a decade later...

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Rogue Valley

Rogue Valley is a band born of grandiose ambition: in a single year, they have written, recorded, and successfully released four full length albums, each one sonically steeped in the...

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MARC PERLMAN and TIM O’REAGAN of THE JAYHAWKS

KEVIN BOWE AND THE OKEMAH PROPHETS

The Okemah Prophets (Oh-kee-mah) are a band out of Minneapolis, led by singer/songwriter Kevin Bowe. Bowe has a long history as a guitarist/writer/producer, landing 3 platinums and songs on 2...

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Venue


First Avenue Mainroom

Since 1970

First Avenue is more than just four walls, a soundboard, and a stage; it is the epicenter of live music and entertainment in Minneapolis. Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in…

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