Back from a long vacation, that stemmed from early August until now, we want to apologize for the lack of material on here over the last couple months. We have attended a couple shows over this time period, and below would like to share what we do have. Within the next couple weeks, we hope to be back in full force, covering everything music in the Twin Cities. Please accept our apologies and enjoy the videos, pictures, etc. Thanks for the patience!
P.S. – We are looking for a couple writers that would like to cover some shows and do a little reviewing for us. So if you’re interested in some free concerts and helping out with this site, please send us an email: MinnScene@gmail.com
Musical genius, John Maus…performing some “Viking” music…at a, for the most part, abandoned building…
Phoenix at First Ave., one of the best shows this summer…other than the last time they were here. All of the videos below were shot by us. Enjoy!
Chairlift performing with Minnesota’s own John Maus, opening for Phoenix. Video for “Bruises” below.
Phoenix playing a short, in-store set at the Electric Fetus, prior to their First Ave. Mainroom show.
Ra Ra Riot at the Varsity…still feeling Wes’ Discovery project, even though they’ve gotten some tough reviews.
Ramona Falls at the Entry…probably my favorite band that, “I hadn’t heard much about” this year.
Solid Gold playing a show at the Varsity…can’t wait to see them in the Mainroom again.
Solid Gold playing a very “Animal-Collective-Radiohead-esque” set inside that Skylight structure at the Walker.
The Killers’ finale to Lollapalooza, and in all honesty the best (and probably most expensive) set of the weekend.
Deerhunter at Lolla…I didn’t realize how great they are live until after this weekend.
BOYS NOIZE!
Animal Collective…great, but they cut the set short so Tool could start…bleh.
Depeche Mode.
Kevin Barnes/Of Montreal with the most eclectic set I have ever seen live.
Peter, Bjorn and John starting the weekend off with a performance in the rain.
Well, finally off vacation from Chicago. Lollapalooza was amazing, and the Passion Pit/Chairlift from the Apple Store on Michigan Ave. was an excellent pre-game. Chairlift started off with a fantastic set that included the popular song “Bruises” and a great cover of Snoop Dogg’s “Sensual Seduction”. Passion Pit followed with a 6 song set that shows why Manners is our number one album on “The List”. Below is a video of “Sleepyhead” by Passion Pit…a Chairlift video will be up in the next 24 hours. Enjoy!
The new EP is out today, No One’s First and You’re Next, and the long awaited video for “King Rat” directed by Heath Ledger. Enjoy.
An excellent couple songs with an interview from the Boston-based, Passion Pit. I posted all videos in their own windows for your convenience. They’re going to be here next Friday at Triple Rock. We won’t be making that, but will see them Thursday and Sunday in Chicago. Enjoy!
