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2011 Stories by Erik Thompson

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  tUnE-yArDs and Howler at First Avenue, 11/12/11

  published Nov 14, 2011

  tUnE-yArDs and HowlerNovember 12, 2011First AvenueMerrill Garbus sure is one idiosyncratic musical dynamo. After well-received local shows at the Cedar Cultural Center and Entry, Garbus took her trav... More >>

• Trampled By Turtles and Motion City Soundtrack cover each other on new split 7"

  published Nov 11, 2011

  Talk about Minnesota Nice. There is an unlikely new split 7" about to be released by much loved (but wildly different) Minnesota bands Trampled By Turtles and Motion City Soundtrack. The 7-inch featur... More >>

• Doomtree Entry show announcement--Cecil Otter's special guests on Thursday

  published Nov 11, 2011

  We wrap up our exciting week of announcing the special guests for Doomtree's curated 7th St. Entry shows with Cecil Otter's night on Thursday, December 8th. As you probably already gathered, there are... More >>

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  MPLS.TV's "City Of Music" gets a series feature on Pitchfork

  published Nov 11, 2011

  After repeatedly catching the attention of Twin Cities music fans with their striking live performance videos that we've regularly featured here on Gimme Noise, the talented folks at MPLS.TV and accom... More >>

• Gay Witch Abortion, Red Pens, and Buildings play for free tonight at 331 Club

  published Nov 11, 2011

  In honor of 11/11/11, known affectionately by Spinal Tap fans as Nigel Tufnel Day, we bring back our Flyer Of The Week series (this time done by the talented Brian Downs) in order to shine a spotlight... More >>

• Doomtree Entry show announcement--P.O.S.' special guests on Wednesday

  published Nov 10, 2011

  It's certainly been a real pleasure getting to share all of these Doomtree special guest reveals with all of you fans throughout the week. After the big announcements from Sims, Mike Mictlan, and Dess... More >>

• Will Hermes in Minneapolis to read from 'Love Goes To Buildings On Fire'

  published Nov 10, 2011

  Will Hermes is currently a senior critic for Rolling Stone, as well as being a regular contributor to NPR's "All Things Considered," but he has a distinguished history with the Twin Cities music scene... More >>

• Mark Mallman "Minneapolis" video premiere

  published Nov 09, 2011

  For anyone who has ever seen Mark Mallman perform, it is quite clear that he loves both music and the Twin Cities. Now Mallman has blended the two, making that deep affection for our music scene appar... More >>

• Doomtree Entry show announcement--Dessa's special guests on Tuesday

  published Nov 09, 2011

  We've reached the midway point of our week dedicated to divulging Doomtree's special guests for each of their curated nights in the Entry. We've shared the opening act info for Sims' big evening he's ... More >>

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  Ray Davies at the Fitzgerald Theater, 11/08/11

  published Nov 09, 2011

  Ray DaviesNovember 8, 2011Fitzgerald Theater, St. PaulFrom the moment Ray Davies stepped onto the Fitzgerald Theater's stage Tuesday evening, it was clear we caught him on a good night. The notoriou... More >>

• "MN Music 4 MN Kids" benefit CD release party at the Cedar this Sunday

  published Nov 08, 2011

  It's always gratifying when good musicians get together for a great cause. This Sunday at the Cedar Cultural Center, a fine gathering of local musicians will be performing in celebration of the releas... More >>

• Doomtree Entry show announcement--Mike Mictlan's special guests on Monday

  published Nov 08, 2011

  Have you all recovered from the big news we dropped about Sims' opening acts yesterdayr More importantly, did you make sure to get your tickets for the showr We continue our Doomtree Entry show reveal... More >>

• Led Zeppelin IV turns 40-years-old today

  published Nov 08, 2011

  Dust off your vinyl copies of Led Zeppelin IV and crank up "Stairway To Heaven," for the most commercially successful album in Zep's storied history turns 40-years-old today. The album, which never te... More >>

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  Polica at the Turf Club, 11/7/2011

  published Nov 08, 2011

  PolicaNovember 7, 2011Turf ClubIt takes a special band to completely enthrall an audience with a bunch of songs that most of the crowd hasn't even heard before. And that was indeed the case with Pol... More >>

• Radiohead skip the Twin Cities again: What will it take for them to play herer

  published Nov 07, 2011

  Earlier today, Radiohead announced the first batch of live dates for their 2012 U.S. tour, once again skipping the Twin Cities as they have every year since 1997. While the band are expected to announ... More >>

• Jeff Mangum announces show at Pantages Theatre on February 4th

  published Nov 07, 2011

  Reclusive and idiosyncratic Neutral Milk Hotel frontman Jeff Mangum has announced a large U.S. tour for 2012, which thankfully includes a Minneapolis stop at the Pantages Theatre on February 4th. ... More >>

• Joni Mitchell turns 68 today, let's celebrate with some covers

  published Nov 07, 2011

  The incomparable Canadian songstress Joni Mitchell turns 68 today. And while her own stirring music certainly stands proudly on its own, some of the most famous recordings of her songs have been done ... More >>

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  Phantogram at First Avenue, 10/26/11

  published Oct 27, 2011

  PhantogramOctober 26, 2011First AvenueThe fact that Phantogram managed to fill First Avenue on Wednesday night was a bit surprising, but that warm reception from the Minneapolis music scene was enti... More >>

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  The Lemonheads at First Avenue, 10/22/11

  published Oct 24, 2011

  The LemonheadsOctober 22, 2011First AvenueOne of the last things you want to have happen before a notoriously temperamental rock star takes the stage is for his opening band to not show up. Thankful... More >>

• Cymbals Eat Guitars at the Entry, 10/19/11

  published Oct 20, 2011

  Cymbals Eat GuitarsOctober 19, 20117th St. EntryPerhaps Cymbals Eat Guitars are so sonically inventive and explosive in the studio that their live show won't ever fully do their songs justice. Or, p... More >>

• CANT, Mirror Mirror, and Blood Orange at the Entry, 10/15/11

  published Oct 17, 2011

  CANT, Mirror Mirror, and Blood OrangeOctober 15, 20117th St. EntryThere are some bands, when confronted with a small turnout at their concert, mail-in a brief, passionless show, collect their money a... More >>

• Neon Indian at the Entry, 10/13/11

  published Oct 14, 2011

  Neon IndianOctober 13, 20117th St. EntryNeon Indian's sold-out show at the Entry Thursday night had all the makings for a stellar show. There was a rabid, passionate fan base that packed the club (a... More >>

• Dum Dum Girls and Crocodiles at the Turf Club, 10/12/11

  published Oct 13, 2011

  Dum Dum Girls and CrocodilesOctober 12, 2011Turf ClubDum Dum Girls sure do make it look easy. They filled the Turf Club with simple, straightforward chord progressions and effortlessly catchy chorus... More >>

• Battles at Fine Line, 10/8/11

  published Oct 10, 2011

  BattlesOctober 8, 2011Fine Line Music CafeEven by Battles' radical standards, their highly charged performance at the Fine Line Saturday night was an extremely experimental show. The avant-gard... More >>

• MN Orchestra: Vänskä Opens the Season

  published September 28, 2011

  An institution as well-respected and consistently groundbreaking as the Minnesota Orchestra doesn't necessarily need a shot in the arm to stay... More >>