julian lynch (myspace)
from madison; lp on olde english spelling bee

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international novelty gamelan (myspace)

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marlone (aka makr from tkapb solo)

w/ djs: ok & jackie (bruteheart)

saturday march 13, 2010

art of this
3506 nicollet ave
mpls, mn 55408

really excited to have julain here from madison to perform. this show is a long time coming…

watch the stunning video for julian’s song “seed” on youtube or vimeo.

GZA/GENIUS GZA: When it comes to thought provoking, street-bred raw lyricism, the Wu-Tang Clan’s fountain of wisdom, GZA takes his job very seriously. The way he crafts his double-edged rhyme flow mirrors the skill and precise technique of one who works with fine ceramics. GZA’s metaphoric and multi-layered lyrics are often touted by critics as his rap name implies; genius. MUJA MESSIAH:Thee Adventures Of A B-Boy D-Boy (Black Corners) The differences between mainstream and underground rap have always been a bit tenuous, as mainstream is often more political and message-based than it gets credit for, while underground hip-hop’s misogyny and regressive themes tend to get ignored. Muja Messiah shatters the implicit split between the two camps, deftly crafting a hip-hop masterpiece that combines indie’s nuance and honesty with mainstream’s swagger and charisma. Muja makes sure to differentiate himself from the area’s famed emo rap while continuing to rep his city hard (Messiah has the letters MPLS—spelled out in guns, swords, and dollar signs—tattooed on his neck). In lead single “Get Fresh,” he takes on those who are “backstabbin’ my city / like it’s all backpackin’ and hippies / like it ain’t crackin’ in my city.” With a winsome flow, Muja covers everything: cocaine deals and money-fetish materialism, progressive politics and introspective thoughts, dark reminiscences, well-spun punchlines. The album is refreshingly multifaceted, exactly the kick in the pants hip-hop needed. – AV Club -The Onion- Best of The Decade $15.00 ADVANCE TICKETS / $18.00 AT THE DOOR TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE, TRIPLE ROCK AND 5TH ELEMENT IN UPTOWN Also appearing: MUJA MESSIAH + ST. PAUL SLIM

March 11, 2010 (Thu)
18+ | 8:00 PM | $18.00  

Nice Nice
Saturday, April 10, 2010
10PM – ALL AGES
@ XXXUSA

On their way to the East Coast to open a Trans Am tour..

Nice Nice (MySpace) (of Portland, OR)
Nice Nice (Warp Records)
Nice Nice (Temporary Residence)

Formally carrying the name Nice Nice since 1999, guitarist Jason Buehler and percussionist Mark Shirazi have been playing music together for over ten years. Their intense rhythmic dialogue heard in their songs speaks volumes about the connection between the two as they layer runaway melodies and free-form noise into some of the most creative beat-based rock music you will ever hear. It’s not unrealistic to assume that you’ve never heard anything like it, as most everyone that’s ever witnessed their awe-inspiring live shows is left speechless, with nothing to compare it to. Most shocking is the fact that it’s largely improvisational and always live. No overdubs, no samples. Certainly not the first band to successfully trap virtuoso playing into loops that you can dance to, Nice Nice has definitely done so with the least amount of pretense, making it both intellectually stimulating and fun as hell to listen to. They say it, we believe it, and that settles it!
Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Mar 14 2010 8:00P
larimer lounge denver, Colorado
Mar 15 2010 8:00P
corazon santa fe, New Mexico
Mar 17 2010 2:00P
music gym austin, Texas
Mar 17 2010 8:00P
phoenix austin, Texas
Mar 18 2010 12:00P
vice house austin, Texas
Mar 19 2010 11:45P
canvas austin, Texas
Mar 21 2010 8:00P
black market el paso, Texas
Mar 22 2010 8:00P
trunk space phoenix, Arizona
Mar 23 2010 8:00P
spaceland los angeles, California
Mar 24 2010 8:00P
casbah san diego, California
Mar 26 2010 8:00P
mezzanine san fransisco, California
Apr 15 2010 8:00P
rock and roll hotel washington, dc
Apr 16 2010 8:00P
johnny brendas philladelphia, Pennsylvania
Apr 17 2010 8:00P
santos partyhouse new york, New York
Apr 18 2010 8:00P
market hotel brooklyn, New York
Apr 19 2010 8:00P
middle east cambridge, Massachusetts
Apr 20 2010 8:00P
la sala rossa montreal
Apr 21 2010 8:00P
legendary horseshoe tavern toronto, Ontario
Apr 22 2010 8:00P
crofoot ballroom pontiac, Michigan
Apr 23 2010 8:00P
empty bottle chicago, Illinois
Apr 24 2010 8:00P
northside tavern cincinnati, Ohio

If you’ve checked out Dosh, Andrew Bird, Fog, Fat Kid Wednesdays, Happy Apple, The James Buckley Trio, or about a dozen other local bands, chances are you’ve heard at least one member of local quasi-supergroup Alpha Consumer. Jeremy Ylvisaker and Michael Lewis have logged some serious miles this year in Andrew Bird’s backing band, and J.T. Bates is a drummer for several Twin Cities projects, but the trio’s first passion is this loud, cocksure rock band. – Jake Mohan

10PM – All Ages

Dante & The Lobster

Dante & the Lobster may be just such a group – the talented psychedelic four piece could easily become a dominant force in the current trend towards all things retro and low fi.  That much becomes immediately evident after a single listen to their debut record, Wonders, a treasure trove of sunkissed 60’s pop, psychedelic distortion, and laid-back melodies. – Reviler

Triple Rock
Sunday March 7, 2010
8pm doors. 18+. $8

David Daniel & Douglas McCombs
(Chicago, IL – new record on Thrill Jockey
(two dudes from San Agustin/Thurston Moore/Rhys Chatham and Tortoise/Brokeback/
11th Dream Day playing some amazing instrumental guitar music)
accompanied by J.T. Bates on drums

w/ Whitesands/Badlands and Visions of Christ

David Daniell and Douglas McCombs first met in early 2006 while touring as members of Rhys Chatham’s
six-guitar Die Donnergötter band. Following that tour, the two spent several months trading albums and
discussing making music together; they began their musical collaboration when Daniell moved from New
York to Chicago later that year to study pedal steel guitar.

These humble beginnings do little to reflect the depth and breadth of each of their talents; both are
highly-respected musicians within their circles. Over the years Daniell has collaborated with many
notable musicians, including Loren Connors, Rhys Chatham, Tim Barnes, Jeph Jerman, Thurston Moore,
Greg Davis, and Jonathan Kane, as well as releasing numerous albums under his own name and with his
band San Agustin on labels such as Table of the Elements and Family Vineyard. McCombs is more often
seen wielding a bass guitar, whether as a member of Eleventh Dream Day, the acoustic collective Pullman,
or the pioneering and inimitable Tortoise; in his role as the driving force behind Brokeback; or through his
varied work with the likes of Tom Ze, Azita Youseffi, Will Oldham, Yo La Tengo, and Calexico

RED DAUGHTERS

I suggest you catch these dudes in town while you still can. They seem the type that would split to the woods for the weekend and never come back..

Regardless the  twangy, organ-heavy jams are a breath of fresh air in Minnesota where it seems the forecast is heavy on the hip-hop, 80’s synth-pop and dork-folk. Red Daughters fit the bill to catch waves on The Current but would also fit nicely in the middle of  KQRS airplay.

“Red Daughters are serving up some ballsy countrified rock-and-roll true to the Minnesota soil that bred Dylan.” -Tripwire

lasco stroud

**late add on this show will feature lasco stroud from Madison, WI. Fronted by St. Paul native Issac Wexler-Mann, Lasco Stroud stop in Saint Paul on a brief Midwest tour..