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Adele another first for First Ave?

The British singer might be the first performer ever to play the club while sitting atop the two big Billboard charts.

May 25, 2011 at 4:19PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Adele was a hot ticket when she played the Fitzgerald Theater in 2009 -- but not this hot. / Photo by David Brewster

As if there's not enough hype and excitement around Thursday's über-sold-out Adele concert at First Avenue, the British starlet has re-landed atop both the Billboard singles and albums charts this week. Her song "Rolling in the Deep" is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the second straight week, while her album "21" is spending its eighth week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. We're pretty sure that's the first time anyone has ever climbed on stage at Minneapolis' landmark club while sitting atop both charts. Prince has obviously played there since landing No. 1's in both places, but we don't think he has been there while accomplishing the two-fer.

Anyway, Adele is unquestionably hot, as are tickets to the show. The "resale" (scalper) tickets start at $384 at Stubhub. Anyone thinking of spending that kind of money should know that she will be back soon, probably by the end of the year. And it's looking like it's going to be an arena tour at this rate.

Another cool little footnote to tomorrow's concert: Adele is requiring anyone and everyone who is attending the show via the typically free industry guestlist spot (i.e., radio and record biz people and, yes, critics) to pay $20, which will be donated to a charity of her choice. She should've made it $40.

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about the writer

Chris Riemenschneider

Critic / Reporter

Chris Riemenschneider has been covering the Twin Cities music scene since 2001, long enough for Prince to shout him out during "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)." The St. Paul native authored the book "First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom" and previously worked as a music critic at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas.

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