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Calendar of events for Fri, May 16
Calendar of events for Sat, May 17
Calendar of events for Sun, May 18
Calendar of events for Mon, May 19
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Back in the 80s, America loved Bryan Adams raspy earnestness. On his new album 11, the veteran Canadian still sings cliched lyrics with sandpaper-voiced sincerity. Hes more appealing when he breaks new ground: a John Mellencamp-like Walk On By and the Tom Petty-like Flower Grown Wild. To promote his new disc, hes performing a handful of modestly priced solo shows in small theaters. Jon Bream
Pantages Theatre
710 Hennepin Av.
Minneapolis, MN
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British grime guru Dizzee Rascal and Brooklyns El-P have little in common, except theyre both unlike anyone else in the indie-rap world. Dizzee is touring behind Maths + English, his best album since his Mercury Prize-winning 2003 debut, featuring feistier, angrier lyrics but the usual madcap whir of electro-beats. Def Jux rapper/producer/ringleader El-P went even darker than Dizzee on last years sophomore album, Ill Sleep When Youre Dead, featuring such VIP guests as Trent Reznor and Cat Power. He recently did a remix of Dizzees single Wheres Da Gs, thus setting up this tour. L.A.s beat-poetic indie star Busdriver also performs. Chris Riemenschneider
Triple Rock
629 Cedar Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-333-7399
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Its hard to pin down Chicago guitar great Fareed Haque. Hes played loads of jazz and jam band music, been the star soloist in several guitar concertos with symphony orchestras, mastered the sitar/guitar, and lived all over the globe (Spain, France, Iran, Pakistan, Chile). Best known as the head mechanic of the band Garaj Mahal, hes also been a sideman to Latin jazz stars (Arturo Sandoval, Paquito DRivera), super singers (Kurt Elling, Cassandra Wilson, the Twin Cities own Prudence Johnson), superstars (including Sting), and conservatory faves (Nigel Kennedy, the Vermeer Quartet). This week he leads the Fareed Haque Group, self-described as grooving jazz meets Hindustani folk music. Tom Surowicz
Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-338-2674
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Nappy Roots have always been proud of their roots: Southern and collegiate (they formed at Western Kentucky University). On their classic 2002 album Watermelon, Chicken and Gritz, they came across like OutKasts clever and cool country cousins - hip and downhome, funky and funny, organic and acoustic. The now-indie Nap-sters released Innerstate Music last year and have Humdinger slated for later this year. Judging by the jams on their MySpace page, they remain easy-going and thoughtful. Colfax and Black Blondie open. Jon Bream
Cabooze
917 Cedar Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-338-6425
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At the fourth annual Minnesota Sur Seine festival of creative music from several countries and many genres (jazz, folk, world, avant, rock, hip-hop), itll be hard to avoid the great British keyboardist Tony Hymas. Known for his work with everyone from Jeff Beck to Cleo Laine to Sam Rivers to Jack Bruce to John Trudell, hell prove his versatility by playing Satie and Debussy on solo piano; arranging Federico Garcia Lorca songs for a quartet with two cellos; playing electric funk fusion with his band, Ursus Minor, plus four rappers and a turntablist, and fronting a modern jazz trio with French bassist Bruno Chevillon and Twin Cities drummer J.T. Bates. Other highlights of a busy Sur Seine schedule (it runs through May 25): a rare visit by French avant guitar legend Raymond Boni; a daytime duet between free-thinking French pianist Benoît Delbecq and Twin Cities drum star Dave King; and a solo set confirming Pablo Cuecos daunting mastery of the zarb, a goblet-shaped, Persian hand drum. For info, go to www.surseine.com. Tom Surowicz
Central Presbyterian Church St. Paul
500 Cedar St.
St. Paul, MN
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Scream Club is sort of the lesbian answer to Spank Rock: foul-mouthed but smart, hilarious hip-hop delivered by two glam-attired MCs (Cindy Wonderful and Sarah Adorable) from the Riotgrrrl capital of Olympia, Wash. Their synth-driven, dancefloor-geared raps include hilarious lines like, You got the kind of legs that make me want to ZZ Top you, which comes from their grinding Peaches collaboration Fine as [Expletive]. Chris Riemenschneider
Pi Bar and Restaurant
2532 25th Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-877-4368
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Foregoing its more familiar classical repertoire, the nine-man vocal ensemble Cantus presents its first-ever pop concert, featuring songs by the likes of Leonard Cohen, the White Stripes, Nick Drake and the Beach Boys. The songs weave together to tell the story of one couples journey through make-ups and break-ups. The concert will feature new arrangements created by Cantus with instruments played by the singers themselves. Its a unique opportunity to rock out. William Randall Beard
Southern Theater
1420 Washington Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-340-1725
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This is an old Irish tune. Thats how the Cities venerable Memphis-style R&B/soul band the Butanes introduced Green Onions during one of their regular Friday gigs at the Irish bar that used to be the Poodle Club. In other words, Curt Obeda & Co. -- whose weekly Cabooze gigs from 15 to 20 years ago are still fondly remembered -- havent altered their act to suit the green surroundings. Chris Riemenschneider
McMahon's
3001 E. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN
612-722-1377
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A self-guided tour of studios and galleries in Northeast Minneapolis. Various locations, for a map, go to www.art-a-whirl.org. 5-10 p.m. Fri.; noon-8 p.m. Sat; noon-5 p.m. Sun.
Various locations
Minneapolis, MN
612-788-1679
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Creative Electric Studios re-creates a survivalist houseboat on the banks of the Mississippi behind the Sample Room. -Gregory J. Scott
Mississippi River docks
Marshall St. NE
Minneapolis, MN
612-706-7879
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A slice of salacous night life in 1930s Berlin, on the eve of the Third Reich.
Ordway Center for the Arts
5th and Washington Sts.
St. Paul, MN
651-224-4222
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For a decade now, the fun-loving, all-acoustic Asylum Street Spankers have been trumpeted for their vaudevillian approach, and the Texas sextet just proved their theatrical capabilities in a well-received off-Broadway production, What? And Give Up Show Business? The Spankers are back to their usual haunts (and stunts) on tour. Chris Riemenschneider
Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-338-2674
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You saw the musical. Can the real Frankie Valli, at 71, live up to the falsetto-driven excitement of Jersey Boys? With his current incarnation of the Four Seasons, hell relive the 1960s and 70s. Jon Bream
Mystic Lake Casino
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd.
Prior Lake, MN
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In 1987, the album Le Mystere Des Voix Bulgares - a collection of Balkan folk music - won George Harrison, Jerry Garcia, Kate Bush and many less-famous fans with its remarkable blend of harmonies and dissonance. The key ensemble behind that album, the Bulgarian State Radio and Television Female Vocal Choir, returns to the Twin Cities for a special brand of choral music. Their late 1980s visits to Minneapolis were eerily mesmerizing. Jon Bream
Basilica of St. Mary
16th St. and Hennepin Av.
Minneapolis, MN
1-866-811-4111
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Foregoing its more familiar classical repertoire, the nine-man vocal ensemble Cantus presents its first-ever pop concert, featuring songs by the likes of Leonard Cohen, the White Stripes, Nick Drake and the Beach Boys. The songs weave together to tell the story of one couples journey through make-ups and break-ups. The concert will feature new arrangements created by Cantus with instruments played by the singers themselves. Its a unique opportunity to rock out. William Randall Beard
Southern Theater
1420 Washington Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-340-1725
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A self-guided tour of studios and galleries in Northeast Minneapolis. Various locations, for a map, go to www.art-a-whirl.org. 5-10 p.m. Fri.; noon-8 p.m. Sat; noon-5 p.m. Sun.
Various locations
Minneapolis, MN
612-788-1679
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Creative Electric Studios re-creates a survivalist houseboat on the banks of the Mississippi behind the Sample Room. -Gregory J. Scott
Mississippi River docks
Marshall St. NE
Minneapolis, MN
612-706-7879
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Guest curator Emma Berg has picked four great young artists -- Deuce Seven, Rudy Fig, DC Ice and Keith Eric Williams -- who create dreamscapes that are both whimsical and frightening. (Opening reception 6-11 p.m. Saturday 05/17.) -Tom Horgen
Fox Tax Gallery
503 1st Av. NE
Minneapolis, MN
612-824-2829
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A slice of salacous night life in 1930s Berlin, on the eve of the Third Reich.
Ordway Center for the Arts
5th and Washington Sts.
St. Paul, MN
651-224-4222
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An unsung hero of American roots music, singer, songwriter, guitarist and accordionist Chris Gaffney had a lot of good friends here, thanks to his frequent visits with the Hacienda Brothers and Dave Alvin. A lovable character offstage, Gaffney died recently and suddenly after discovering he had liver cancer, and two planned benefit gigs have now become memorial fundraisers for his family. In his too brief career, Gaff also recorded with the Iguanas, Lucinda Williams, the Blasters, and the Cold Hard Facts, and made some terrific solo CDs for the Hightone label. His legacy will be feted by Gini Dodds, The Twin Cities Playboys, Als Rockabilly Quartet, et al. Tom Surowicz
Whiskey Junction
901 Cedar Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-338-9550
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Foregoing its more familiar classical repertoire, the nine-man vocal ensemble Cantus presents its first-ever pop concert, featuring songs by the likes of Leonard Cohen, the White Stripes, Nick Drake and the Beach Boys. The songs weave together to tell the story of one couples journey through make-ups and break-ups. The concert will feature new arrangements created by Cantus with instruments played by the singers themselves. Its a unique opportunity to rock out. William Randall Beard
Southern Theater
1420 Washington Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-340-1725
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At the fourth annual Minnesota Sur Seine festival of creative music from several countries and many genres (jazz, folk, world, avant, rock, hip-hop), itll be hard to avoid the great British keyboardist Tony Hymas. Known for his work with everyone from Jeff Beck to Cleo Laine to Sam Rivers to Jack Bruce to John Trudell, hell prove his versatility by playing Satie and Debussy on solo piano; arranging Federico Garcia Lorca songs for a quartet with two cellos; playing electric funk fusion with his band, Ursus Minor, plus four rappers and a turntablist, and fronting a modern jazz trio with French bassist Bruno Chevillon and Twin Cities drummer J.T. Bates. Other highlights of a busy Sur Seine schedule (it runs through May 25): a rare visit by French avant guitar legend Raymond Boni; a daytime duet between free-thinking French pianist Benoît Delbecq and Twin Cities drum star Dave King; and a solo set confirming Pablo Cuecos daunting mastery of the zarb, a goblet-shaped, Persian hand drum. For info, go to www.surseine.com. Tom Surowicz
Artists' Quarter
408 St. Peter St.
St. Paul, MN
651-292-1359
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Composer, improviser, St. Olaf College professor, Charles Forsberg is celebrating his 40th anniversary as organist at Colonial Church of Edina. The final concert of this seasons Colonial Church Chamber Series, featuring the Minnesota Brass, the Colonial Chorale and conductor Henry Charles Smith, honors the man and his work; the program ranges from Bach to Hoagy Carmichael (Stardust), with compositions and improvisations by Forsberg en route. Larry Fuchsberg
Colonial Church of Edina
6200 Colonial Way
Edina, MN
952-925-2711
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Central European Musical Gems, says the press release for The Musical Offerings season finale - and gems they are. But why the vague geographic label? Dvoráks Piano Quintet (Op. 81) is often programmed, but that cant be said of Janáceks equally marvelous Mládi (Youth, for wind sextet) or of Martinus late Nonet (1959). Indulge your inner Bohemian! Larry Fuchsberg
Sundin Music Hall
Hamline University, 1531 Hewitt Av.
St. Paul, MN
651-523-2459
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Smooth Twin Cities crooner Maurice Jacox has taken his Nat (King) Cole tribute show all over the Upper Midwest. Now he returns with his eight-piece band and Bob Pontious on grand piano. Jon Bream
Medina Entertainment Center
500 Hwy. 55
Medina, MN
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The Combo (a k a Dr. Mambos Combo or the Legendary Combo, with Michael Bland, Sonny Thompson, Billy Franze, etc.) has played a weekly gig at Bunkers going back to, like, the Eisenhower administration. Now, it plays Sundays and Mondays. Chris Riemenschneider
Bunkers
761 Washington Av. N.
Minneapolis, MN
612-338-8188
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A self-guided tour of studios and galleries in Northeast Minneapolis. Various locations, for a map, go to www.art-a-whirl.org. 5-10 p.m. Fri.; noon-8 p.m. Sat; noon-5 p.m. Sun.
Various locations
Minneapolis, MN
612-788-1679
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Creative Electric Studios re-creates a survivalist houseboat on the banks of the Mississippi behind the Sample Room. -Gregory J. Scott
Mississippi River docks
Marshall St. NE
Minneapolis, MN
612-706-7879
website |
view more details →
Guest curator Emma Berg has picked four great young artists -- Deuce Seven, Rudy Fig, DC Ice and Keith Eric Williams -- who create dreamscapes that are both whimsical and frightening. (Opening reception 6-11 p.m. Saturday 05/17.) -Tom Horgen
Fox Tax Gallery
503 1st Av. NE
Minneapolis, MN
612-824-2829
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A slice of salacous night life in 1930s Berlin, on the eve of the Third Reich.
Ordway Center for the Arts
5th and Washington Sts.
St. Paul, MN
651-224-4222
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Expect a hard-driving, blissful night of funky jazz from two generations when Compared to What and Cold Duck Time hitmaker Les McCann joins young jazz sax lion Javon Jacksons band. The last time keyboardist and singer McCann played the Dakota, it was in the company of Roy Hargroves RH Factor, a super-groovy show that most scenesters sadly missed. Maybe the soul jazz legend will draw a bigger crowd this time alongside Jackson, a longtime Dakota favorite. The band also includes guitarist David Gilmore, known for his work with Wayne Shorter and Don Byron (but dont request any Pink Floyd numbers - thats David Gilmour, with a u). Tom Surowicz
Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
1010 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN
612-332-1010
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Featuring Dan Lund and Becky Thompson, with Joe Savage on pedal steel, James Dungan-Seaver on bass/vocals and John Griggs on piano/guitar and vocals.
Lee's Liquor Lounge
101 Glenwood Av. N.
Minneapolis, MN
612-338-9491
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It was 10 below on a Monday this winter, and warm as a campfire inside the crowded 331 Club, where the Roe Family Singers hold down a weekly spot. Led by ex-Accident Clearinghouse co-leader Quillan Roe and his wife, Kim, and featuring Trailer Trash guitarist Dan Gaarder, the folksy acoustic troupe plays old Harry Smith-approved folk tunes, lots of Carter Family and clever originals with banjo, mandolin and even a musical saw. Chris Riemenschneider
331 Club
331 13th Av. NE.
Minneapolis, MN
612-331-1746
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The Combo (a k a Dr. Mambos Combo or the Legendary Combo, with Michael Bland, Sonny Thompson, Billy Franze, etc.) has played a weekly gig at Bunkers going back to, like, the Eisenhower administration. Now, it plays Sundays and Mondays. Chris Riemenschneider
Bunkers
761 Washington Av. N.
Minneapolis, MN
612-338-8188
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Guest curator Emma Berg has picked four great young artists -- Deuce Seven, Rudy Fig, DC Ice and Keith Eric Williams -- who create dreamscapes that are both whimsical and frightening. (Opening reception 6-11 p.m. Saturday 05/17.) -Tom Horgen
Fox Tax Gallery
503 1st Av. NE
Minneapolis, MN
612-824-2829
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At the fourth annual Minnesota Sur Seine festival of creative music from several countries and many genres (jazz, folk, world, avant, rock, hip-hop), itll be hard to avoid the great British keyboardist Tony Hymas. Known for his work with everyone from Jeff Beck to Cleo Laine to Sam Rivers to Jack Bruce to John Trudell, hell prove his versatility by playing Satie and Debussy on solo piano; arranging Federico Garcia Lorca songs for a quartet with two cellos; playing electric funk fusion with his band, Ursus Minor, plus four rappers and a turntablist, and fronting a modern jazz trio with French bassist Bruno Chevillon and Twin Cities drummer J.T. Bates. Other highlights of a busy Sur Seine schedule (it runs through May 25): a rare visit by French avant guitar legend Raymond Boni; a daytime duet between free-thinking French pianist Benoît Delbecq and Twin Cities drum star Dave King; and a solo set confirming Pablo Cuecos daunting mastery of the zarb, a goblet-shaped, Persian hand drum. For info, go to www.surseine.com. Tom Surowicz
Creation Audio
2543 Nicollet Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-870-0028
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Country-punk trio the Legendary Shack Shakers channel CCRs swampy guitar grit with the Cramps campy garage-rock on their latest CD, Swampblood. The Tennessee trio is always a blast in concert and has a grade-A frontman in howling harp blower J.D. Wilkes. Chris Riemenschneider
Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-338-2674
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Ever-clever Marie Digby grabbed attention on YouTube with an irresistible stripped-down version of Rihannas Umbrella. Now comes the 24-year-old Los Angeles singer-songwriters own Unfold, a collection of Cities 97-flavored female piano pop filled with breathy angst. Even though the songs tend to be similarly over-dramatic, there are some keepers, including Stupid for You (heard on The Hills) and her acoustic-guitar Umbrella. Opening are soulful acoustic popster Justin Nozuka and Eric Hutchinson, who owes a debt to the 1970s rock-soul of Stevie Wonder and Elton John, and to blogger Perez Hilton, who raved about his Sounds Like This CD. Jon Bream
Varsity Theater
1308 SE. 4th St.
Minneapolis, MN
612-604-0222
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Guest curator Emma Berg has picked four great young artists -- Deuce Seven, Rudy Fig, DC Ice and Keith Eric Williams -- who create dreamscapes that are both whimsical and frightening. (Opening reception 6-11 p.m. Saturday 05/17.) -Tom Horgen
Fox Tax Gallery
503 1st Av. NE
Minneapolis, MN
612-824-2829
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