Something Shiny

Some time ago I was lamenting that The Aquabats were throwing together a tour but it looked to be during the winter and no one comes to Minneapolis in the winter. Well, looks like we (me, anyway) are in luck. The tour is stretching into the spring when it’s officially safe to tour in MN (unless we get our annual March super storm, shhhh).

Anywho, they’ll be at the Triple-Rock on 3/13, tickets go on sale 2/12.

Mr. Chan’s not very informative link

It’s time yet again for Electric Six’s fall show here in Minneapolis. Although the last few albums haven’t been able to live up to the awesomeness exhibited in the first album, the albums are still decent and the shows are still amazing.

If you haven’t had a chance to check them out live, I encourage you to do so. If you’ve already seen them live then you probably already have your ticket.

Originally, I’d scheduled this post to… uh… post on 11/29, the day of the Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros show at the Varsity. However, the show sold out, so I’ll just bump this up to now. How soon is now? Well, it’s RIGHT NOW.

How did I miss this, or, nearly miss this? Jonathan Coulton will be performing at the Guthrie Theater on Monday, 10/26 (next Monday). Check out some of my other posts for more tracks from JoCo, or just head over to the Guthrie site to order your tickets.

GO GO GO!

Order tickets at the Guthrie site

Previous Jonathan Coulton posts

I caught these guys live a couple years back at Lollapalooza and can tell you from experience, they put on a great show. It’s a Saturday night, go, live a little.

Tonight, Dethklok (of Metalocalypse fame) play at Roy Wilkins’ with Mastodon and some other bands. The show was at the Myth, but with the whole maybe probably closed but possibly [not] opening at some time in the future, the show was moved.

The video is kinda sorta NSFW, for cartoon monster toplessness.

Read on for lyrics courtesy of LyricsMode.com (more…)

Bummer, wish I were free to go see them. Although the last album I checked out from Living Colour wasn’t anything special, or at least not on par with their early work, I do very much enjoy their first two albums.

I hope someone out there will get to see them tonight and let me know how it was.

Via Metromix

Don’t forget, Vita.MN is hosting music and movies at the Lake Harriet band shell tonight. Dosh is up first followed by Time Bandits.

Vita.MN

**DISCLAIMER** The image used here is merely a random picture depicting people watching a film outdoors and is completely unrelated to the even listed above.

Don’t forget, Vita.MN is hosting music and movies at the Lake Harriet band shell tonight. One for the Team are up first followed by Bottle Rocket.

Vita.MN

**DISCLAIMER** The image used here is merely a random picture depicting people watching a film outdoors and is completely unrelated to the even listed above.

Wanna experience something closely approximating Metallica without any Gallagher aspects blended in? You’re in luck. ONE: A Tribute to Metallica is playing a couple shows this weekend.

From Metromix.com:

Well, Metallica may not currently be making the kind of music that made them famous, but you can still rock out to all the greatest hits you crave. If you squint just slightly, you might see who you think is Lars Ulrich and his band mates. But there is no need to strain your ears to hear what you’re craving; the sound is pretty darn close. ONE: A Tribute to Metallica hails as “the only authentic” Metallica tribute band (maybe they can say that, a few band members have actually played with their namesake). Unlike many other tribute bands, ONE focuses explicitly on the audio and visual aspects of live Metallica, and strives for duplication in both areas. They are able to perform countless songs that range from garage days all the way through the height of their fame and music presence. The stage show they put on closely resembles the spectacle Metallica once was from the 80’s and 90’s.They’re playing back-to-back gigs this weekend in St. Paul (with Toxicity) and Fridley (with Dust ‘N Bones), so there’s no excuse to miss seeing their performance.

My question though is when will Beatallica make it to town?

ONE: A Tribute to Metallica – Station 4 – St. Paul, MN Events | Metromix Twin Cities.

Featuring Roma di Luna, E.L.nO., Black Blondie, Romantica, Heiruspecs, Chooglin, Mark Mallman, MCs Foxy Tann and Mary Lucia, the North Star Roller Girls, Familia Skateshop, Hula Hoop Contest, organic foods, drinks, and after party inside the Red Stag with Millions Billions + The Tendercakes.

4-10:30pm. Free! Rain or Shine. A Zero Waste Event.

Sponsored by Schells Beer, Grainbelt, 89.3 the Current, City Pages, Prairie Organic Vodka, Crispin Cider, Redbull, Popular Front, and Eureka Recycling.

Yes, it is Metalica + Gallagher. Yes, it is a real thing. Yes, you can can see it tonight. Click the link at the bottom for info on the show.

Metallagher via Metallagher – Triple Rock Social Club – Minneapolis, MN Events | Metromix Twin Cities.

Featuring Roma di Luna, E.L.nO., Black Blondie, Romantica, Heiruspecs, Chooglin, Mark Mallman, MCs Foxy Tann and Mary Lucia, the North Star Roller Girls, Familia Skateshop, Hula Hoop Contest, organic foods, drinks, and after party inside the Red Stag with Millions Billions + The Tendercakes.

Saturday, August 22, 2009 4:00pm, 4-10:30pm. Free! Rain or Shine. A Zero Waste Event.

Sponsored by Schells Beer, Grainbelt, 89.3 the Current, City Pages, Prairie Organic Vodka, Crispin Cider, Redbull, Popular Front, and Eureka Recycling.

Reminder: Blockosaurus is going on today on the 3200 block of Lyndale Avenue South. In fact, you’re already late, get going!

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Just a reminder, Bat for Lashes is playing at The Varsity Theater ($12 in advance, $15 at the door) and The Dropkick Murphys are playing over at Harriet Island (FREE!!) tonight.

Get out and see a show tonight!