--NEW SHOW TICKET ON-SALES—
--ON SALE NOW--
*2013 “Music In The Zoo” Series Gift Certificates- In $50 and $100 denominations, Each Purchase Receives a Music In The Zoo CD/ SueMcLean.com.
*Katie McMahon’s Celtic Christmas- O’Shaughnessy/ Dec 22/ $12-27/ AA
*Boy- The Cedar/ Mar 19/ $15/ AA
*The Maccabees- Varsity/ Feb 8/ $15/ 18+
*Django Django- First Ave/ Mar 16/ $15/ 18+
--FRIDAY, DEC 14, 2012—
10:00 AM
*Taylor Swift (2 Shows)- Xcel Energy Center/ Sept 7 & 8/ $31.50-86.50/ AA
*The Proclaimers- Varsity/ April 22/ $22-24/ 18+
*Imagine Dragons- Varsity/ Mar 8/ $25-35/ AA
*One More Time- A Daft Punk Tribute- Mill City Nights/ Jan 31/ $15-18/ 18+
*The Dirty Heads and Shiny Toy Guns- Mill City Nights/ Mar 3/ $22-25/ 18+
*The New Standards- Dakota/ Dec 30/ $30/ AA
*SF Jazz Collective; Music of Chick Corea- Dakota/ Mar 19/ $32-55/ AA
12:00 NOON
*Gaslight Anthem- First Ave/ Feb 28/ $27/ 18+
*Tegan & Sara- First Ave/ Mar 6/ $35/ 18+
*Slightly Stoopid- First Ave/ Mar 8/ $25/ 18+
*G. Love & Special Sauce- First Ave/ Mar 22/ $25/ 18+
*Josh Ritter- First Ave/ April 25/ $25/ 18+
*Paul Kelly- 7th St Entry/ Jan 18/ $20/ 18+
*Duke Otherwise (11:00 AM Family Show)- The Cedar/ Jan 13/ Adults $10, Kids 2-12 $8, Under 2 Free
*Aoife O’Donovan and Gabe Kahane- The Cedar/ Jan 22/ $20-22/ AA
*Delhi To Dublin- The Cedar/ Mar 31/ $15/ AA
*Hollywood Undead- Station 4/ Jan 14/ $20-22/ AA
*Harmontown Podcast Live- Varsity/ Jan 24/ $20-22/ 18+
*Howler- Varsity/ Jan 25/ $13-25/ 18+
*Frightened Rabbit- Varsity/ Mar 21/ $17-30/ 18+
*Lianne La Havas- Varsity/ Mar 31/ $18-20/ 18+
*The Jealous Sound- Triple Rock/ Feb 27/ $13-15/ 18+
--SATURDAY, DEC 15, 2012—
10:00 AM
*Chris Tomlin- U.S. Bank Theater at Target Ctr/ April 14/ $27-37/ AA
12:00 NOON
*Stars- First Ave/ Mar 26/ $20/ 18+
*Diana Krall- State/ April 28/ $65-95/ AA
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--MONDAY, DEC 17, 2012—
10:00 AM
*Fleetwood Mac- Xcel Energy Center/ April 28/ $49.50-149.50/ AA
*Disney On Ice; Worlds Of Fantasy- Target Ctr/ Feb 28--Mar 3/ $10-65/ AA
--UPCOMING SHOWS ON SALE ALREADY—
*White Iron Band Xmas Show- Cabooze/ Dec 21/ $8/ 18+
*Rocket Club- Mill City Nights/ Dec 21/ $15/ 18+
*Katie McMahon’s Celtic Christmas- O’Shaughnessy/ Dec 22/ $12-27/ AA
*Concrete Blonde- Varsity/ Dec 22/ $29.50-32/ 18+
*Mason Jennings- First Ave/ Dec 22/ $22-25/ 18+
*Grouplove- First Ave/ Dec 23, Rescheduled from Nov 10/ $20/ AA
*Quietdrive- Varsity/ Dec 27/ $17-20, VIP $50/ AA
*The Bad Plus- Dakota/ Dec 27,28,29/ $40/ AA
*Martin Zellar’s Neil Diamond Tribute!- Famous Dave’s/ Dec 28/ $15-20/ AA
*Soul Asylum, The Honeydogs, Dead Man Winter- First Ave/ Dec 28/ $20/ 18+
*The Bottle Rockets- Famous Dave’s/ Dec 29/ $15-25/ AA
*Gear Daddies w/ White Iron Band- Medina Ent Ctr/ Dec 29/ $29-34/ 21+
*Emily Sande’- Varsity/ Jan 23/ $20-22/ 21+
--NEW YEARS’S EVE SHOWS!!—
*Lamont Cranston w/ Reverend Raven- Doubletree Hotel, Bloomington/ Dec 31/ Show $20-25, Show and Dinner $75, Hotel Room Package $219/ 21+
*Big Head Todd- Mill City Nights/ Dec 31/ $51.50-62, VIP $127/ 18+
*Romantica- Aster Cafe/ Dec 31/ $69, 3 Course Meal & Champagne/ 18+
*Brandi Carlile- Varsity/ Dec 31/ SOLD OUT!!/ 21+
*Wookiefoot- Cabooze/ Dec 31/ $17-20/ 18+
*Mark Mallman- 7th St Entry/ Dec 31/ $10-12/ 2 Shows; 6:00 AA, 10:00 18+
*Har Mar Superstar- Triple Rock/ Dec 31/ $20/ 18+
*The Big Wu- Fine Line/ Dec 31/ $20-25, VIP $65/ 21+
*E.L.nO. w/ Motel California- Lee’s Liquor Lounge/ Dec 31/ $12/ 21+
*Hookers & Blow- Famous Dave’s/ Dec 31/ $10/ 18+
*Davina & The Vagabonds- Dakota/ Dec 31, Early & Late Shows/ $70/ AA
*Belfast Cowboys- Whiskey Junction/ Dec 31/ $15/ 21+
*The Melismatics w/ Apollo Cobra- Crooked Pint/ Dec 31/ $12-15/ 21+
--THIS WEEK’S LIVE SHOWS 12/13 Thru 12/20--
--THURSDAY, Dec 13, 2012—
Keri Noble Holiday Show [Close To Sold Out!!]
Varsity/ 8:00/ $25/ 18+
--Keri’s annual holiday concert has fast become a favorite local tradition over the last 8 years. She brings her piano-pop sensibility to this fun show that weaves both holiday and non-holiday music together in the beautiful setting that is the Varsity Theater!
“Catch Me If You Can” Broadway Musical [Nominated for 4 Tony Awards, Through Sunday, Dec 16!]
Orpheum/ Various Times/ $34-79/ AA
--This is the rare Broadway musical that is based on a true story and whose jazzy, swingin’ 60’s score will appeal to even non-Broadway musical fans!
The Faint [Oklahoma’s Indie Dance-Rock Faves Play “Danse Macabre”!]
First Ave/ 8:30/ $20/ 18+
Dale Watson [King of HonkyTonk & Alt-Country from Austin,TX]
Lee’s Liquor Lounge/ 9:00/ $15/ 21+
Nick Kroll [Comedian/Actor from “The League” and “Parks and Recreation”, May Sell Out!]
Mill City Nights/ 8:00/ $20/ 18+
John Pizzarelli Quartet [Fantastic Jazz N’ Swing Guitar]
Dakota/ 7:00 & 9:00/ $35-45/ AA
Tim Casey & The Martyrs [Rocking Roots N’ Pop]
Harriet Brewing Tap Room/ 8:00/ FREE/ 21+
“A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol” [Musical, Extended Thru Jan 6]
New Century Theatre/ Various Times Wed-Sun/ $15-26/ AA
--A hilarious Minnesota-themed musical spoof of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” with seventeen original songs, it has had many sold-out performances over the last five Decembers.
The Butanes [Vintage Soul and R&B, Every Thursday]
Shaw’s, NE Mpls/ 8:30/ FREE/ 21+
--Great 60’s and 70’s soul music with some tasty blues and rock covers mixed in. Highly Danceable!
--FRIDAY, DEC 14, 2012—
The Trailer Park Boys [SOLD OUT!]
State/ 8:00/ $30-44/ AA
The Blenders Holiday Show [Excellent A Capella, Thru Sunday, 12/16]
Pantages/ Fri & Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00/ $38/ AA
--“Their harmony-packed and hilarious holiday shows in the Midwest have become a family tradition with rousing performances of beautifully arranged carols and hymns, tricked-out holiday standards and their own enduring and endearing Christmas songs that sound like classics.”
God Johnson w/ Jill & The New Gruv [Funky Danceable Jam-Rock]
Cabooze/ 9:30/ $10/ 18+
Chastity Brown & Sophia Shorai [Wonderful Local Pop/Jazz/Soul]
Dakota/ 8:00/ $10/ AA
Natalie Lovejoy [LATE SHOW,Local Rock N’ Soul Singer/Songwriter]
Dakota/ 11:30/ $5/ AA
Trampled Under Foot [Excellent Award-Winning Kansas City Blues Trio!]
Famous Dave’s Uptown/ 9:00/ $7/ AA
4th Annual Holiday Shindig; Benefit for “Open Arms of Minnesota”
Aster Cafe/ 9:00/ $5, Please call for table reservations/ AA
--Some of our best local singer/songwriter/rockers including Martin Devaney, Ben Cook-Feltz, Brianna Lane, Steve Kaul, Dan Gaarder etc. are getting together for a great cause; cooking and delivering nutritionally specialized meals for those with HIV/AIDS, MS, ALS, breast cancer etc.
Kevin Hart (Comedian)-POSTPONED TO DEC 21
U.S. Bank Theater at Target Center/ 8:00/ $59.50-69.50/ AA
Crankshaft & The Gear Grinders [Great Mix of both Chicago & Alt-Blues]
Whiskey Junction/ 9:30/ $6/ 21+
Ellis’ 9th Annual Holiday Food Drive Concert [Fun Revved-Up Folk]
Ginkgo Coffeehouse, St Paul/ 8:00/ $15, $10 w/ 5 non-perishable food items/ AA
A John Waters Christmas [Spoken Word]
Mill City Nights/ 7:00/ $45-50/ 18+
--Both humor and horror storytelling, often at the same time!
Lamont Cranston [EARLY After Work, Classic Blues]
Wilebski’s/ Music 6-10:00/ Free Buffet 5-7:00, Free admission before 7:00/ 21+
Dan Israel (solo)
Harriet Brewing Tap Room/ 7:00/ FREE/ 21+
--SATURDAY, DEC 15, 2012—
EARLY FAMILY SHOWS: The Okee Dokee Brothers
The Cedar/ 11:00 Sold Out, 2:00 Some Tix Available/ $10, Kids 2-12 $8, Under 2 FREE/ AA
EARLY FAMILY SHOW: The Bunny Clogs
Icehouse, Mpls/ 11:00 AM/ $8/ AA
--Fun and smart original children’s music from one of the Twin Cities most respected rock n’ pop singer/songwriters, Adam Levy of The Honeydogs!
Lola and the Red Hots “Sometimes Annual Xmas Show!”
Cabooze/ 9:30/ $12-15/ 21+
--Local rock singing legend Tina Schlieske does here super-fun annual holiday show as her alter-ego, the preaching soul-saving Lola! She always has a great band and wonderful backup singers.
Trailer Trash’s Trashy Little Xmas Show!! [Holiday Tunes Done HonkyTonk-Style!]
Lee’s Liquor Lounge/ 9:00/ $12/ 21+
--Just about the most fun you can have every weekend now thru Christmas! Trashy Little Xmas shows at Lee’s; 12/15, 21 and 22.
Shannon Curfman [Local Blues-Rock Gal Now Kid Rock’s Lead Guitarist!]
Famous Dave’s Uptown/ 9:00/ $7/ AA
W. Kamau Bell [National Comedian & Host of FX’s “Totally Biased”]
The Cedar/ 8:00/ $20, 2 for 1 tix when you bring a friend of a different race!!/ AA
--A favorite of Chris Rock who developed and executive produces his FX show, Bell is known for his fresh and often very funny straight-up discussion of race, politics, gay marriage etc.
Herschel [Hot New Soul/R&B Act, Reminders of Prince & Otis Redding!]
Dakota/ 11:30/ $5/ AA
The Pines [Great Roots N’ Folk Up North]
Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Mountain/ 11:00/ $10-14/ 21+
The Tex Pistols [Roots & Rockabilly]
Crooked Pint Ale House/ 9:00/ $5/ 21+
James Loney’s Lolo Ghost [Soulful Roots Rock] and Frogleg [70’s-style Classic Rock, Think Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, The Band!]
Harriet Brewing Tap Room/ 6:00 & 8:00/ FREE/ 21+
Lamont Cranston [Classic Blues]
Schuller’s, Golden Valley/ 8:30/ $8, Please call for table reservations/ 21+
Belfast Cowboys [Van Morrison Covers]
Whiskey Junction/ 9:30/ $8/ 21+
Poverty Hash [Raucous Alt-Blues]
Palmer’s Bar/ 10:00/ $5/ 21+
--SUNDAY, DEC 16, 2012--
Dr Mambo’s Combo [every Sunday and Monday]
Bunker’s / 9:30/ $7/ 21+
--Fun, well-played covers of 70’s and 80’s soul, R&B and dance tunes.
--MONDAY, DEC 17, 2012—
Andrew Bird [Absolutely Gorgeous Acoustic Indie Folk N’ Country!!]
State/ 8:00/ $32.50-40/ AA
--While the members may have changed, the quality and style that has earned them five Grammys, two White House performances, NEA and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards and induction in to the Gospel Music hall of Fame remains!
Tower of Power [Legendary Horn-Driven Funk N’ Soul, Tues and Wed Also!]
Dakota/ 7:00 and 9:00/ $45-70/ AA
Sounds Of Blackness; The Night Before Christmas-A Musical Fantasy
Guthrie/ 7:30/ $36.50-38.50, Kids Under 10 $20.50/ AA
--A “must see” show each holiday season at The Guthrie! Minnesota’s three-time Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness return with their contemporary telling of the beloved poem, “A Visit From St Nicholas”. This family-friendly musical production brings Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph the Rappin’ Reindeer to life with hilarious song and dance numbers as we all learn the true meaning of Christmas. The music ranges from R&B, Blues, Gospel, Jazz to Hip-Hop.
Davina & The Vagabonds [Boogie and Blues]
Famous Dave’s Uptown/ 8:00/ FREE/ AA
Patty & The Buttons [Swinging Jazz]
Red Stag, NE Mpls/ 9:00/ FREE/ 21+
Classic Country w/ Dan Lund & Buffaloaf [every Monday]
Lee’s Liquor Lounge/ 8:00/ FREE/ 21+
--Very well-played classic country music.
The Cactus Blossoms [Classic Country w/ Great Harmonies, every Monday]
Turf Club / 7-10:00/ $5/ 21+
--Wonderful old-school country originals with excellent harmonies.
--TUESDAY, DEC 18, 2012—
Of Monsters And Men [BOTH TUES & WED SOLD OUT!!]
First Ave/ 7:00/ $25/ AA
Alison Scott & Friends Holiday Show [Includes Laurels String Quartet!]
Hopkins Center for the Arts/ 7:00/ $20/ AA
--Our favorite local soul n’ blues singer will bring her wonderfully organic rootsy aesthetic to some holiday classics and originals along with some of her longtime fan favorites! She will be joined by a special guest on almost every song.
Tower of Power [Legendary Horn-Driven Funk N’ Soul, Wed Also!]
Dakota/ 7:00 and 9:00/ $45-70/ AA
St. Dominic’s Trio [every Tuesday]
Nye’s, NE Mpls/ 9:30/ FREE/ 21+
--This stripped-down version of The Belfast Cowboys still plays plenty of Van Morrison covers.
International Reggae All-Stars [every Tuesday]
Bunkers / 9:00/ $6/ 21+
--Good roots-reggae originals and plenty of covers.
--WEDNESDAY, DEC 19, 2012—
Of Monsters And Men [SOLD OUT!!]
First Ave/ 7:00/ $25/ AA
Graham Parker & The Rumour Reunion Tour [Great Soulful British Pub-Rock
Fitzgerald Theater, St Paul/ 7:30/ $39.50/ AA
--GP & The Rumour exploded out of the English “pub rock” scene with their Nick Lowe-produced debut album, 1976’s Howlin’ Wind, and its’ Top Forty single, “Hey Lord, Don’t Ask Me Questions”. The followup, the critically acclaimed Heat Treatment, and their incendiary live shows built them a great reputation. The 1979 mostly live Squeezing Out Sparks, is considered a classic and, along with their debut, is on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All-Time! You may have seen him perform solo each August at Brit’s Pub for their Bastille Day Celebration but I highly recommend catching him with a full band, especially this one!
Musical; “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” [Thru Saturday]
Pantages/ Various Times/ $27.50-35, Seniors 62+ $15-25/ AA
--A poignant production that has fast become a Twin Cities holiday classic over the last few years. All Is Calm recalls, in song and spoken word, the remarkable and spontaneous World War I truce between Allied and German forces in the trenches of No Man’s Land over Christmas 1914. The dramatic re-telling of events contains actual quotes and letters from thirty WW I figures brought to life by some top-notch actors.
Tower of Power [Legendary Horn-Driven Funk N’ Soul!]
Dakota/ 7:00 and 9:00/ $45-70/ AA
Sarah Morris Band [Up-and-Coming Country Singer/Songwriter]
Hell’s Kitchen, Mpls/ 6:00-9:00/ FREE/ AA
Dan Israel & The Cultivators [Excellent Roots N’ Pop Rock!]
331 Club, NE Mpls/ 9:30/ FREE/ 21+
John Devine [Jazz Saxaphone]
Barbette Uptown/ 10:00/ FREE/ 21+
Molly Maher & Erik Koskinen [Great Roots & Americana, every Wed!]
Aster Café at Riverplace/ 9:00/ $4/ 21+
--The best night of local roots and Americana music in the Twin Cities each week featuring superb players!
Root City Band [Soulful Pop & Swingin’ Bluesy Rock, every Wed!]
Gluek’s/ 10:00/ $5/ 21+
--One of the most fun dance floor-filled weekly shows in the Twin Cities for the last decade is back for the month of September. Talented lead singer, writer, and guitarist Alex Rossi has had other projects taking him around the country and over the ocean but he and the gang’s infectious, swinging blues-rock should be in fine form.
--THURSDAY, DEC 20, 2012—
Haley Bonar w/ Teague Alexy; “Real-Phonic Radio Hour” with hosts The Erik Koskinen Band and Molly Maher
James J. Hill Library, St Paul/ 8:00/ $20, $10 w/ Non-Perishable Food Item/ AA
--“Bonar is a remarkable performer with a terrific ear for detail and a gift for masking melancholy observations with pop hooks that stick!” Alexy is a talented soulful folk singer/songwriter. These Real-Phonic series shows have been gems over the past year! The venue is very cool and with a good warm sound. Top local musicians are drawn to the shows and end up sitting in in all kinds of interesting combinations. And it’s a true all-ages friendly atmosphere. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Fathom Lane [New Adventurous Folk-Rock Band] w/ Actual Wolf [solo soulful folk] and Bethany Larson & Bees Knees [Beautifully-Voiced Folk-Rock]
The Cedar/ 7:30/ $10-15/ AA
The Butanes [Vintage Soul and R&B, Every Thursday]
Shaw’s, NE Mpls/ 8:30/ FREE/ 21+
--Great 60’s and 70’s soul music with some tasty blues and rock covers mixed in. Highly Danceable!
