Go see the Alarmists Cd Release show at the Varsity this friday the 12th!

photo credit by Sara Montour

It's tomorrow! Must see show of the summer! The best local band in Minneapolis, the freaking Alarmists!

The Alarmists CD Release Show / Myspace
w/ The 757s + The Championship + Coach Said Not To
@ The Varsity Theater
This Friday June 12th! 8pm Doors 9pm Showtime 21+



Pick up a copy of The Alarmists new album, available on ITunes!

Must see shows this friday June 12th! (The Alarmists and Thunder Power)

The Alarmists CD Release Show / Myspace 
w/ The 757s + The Championship + Coach Said Not To
@ The Varsity Theater
This Friday June 12th! 8pm Doors 9pm Showtime 21+

"Take a Hike" Thunder Power from Lindsay Trapnell on Vimeo.

Thunder Power (Omaha) / Myspace Page
w/ Seymour Saves the World + Kill Me Karebare + Andy Ulseth
@ Elcipse Records (St. Paul) [ 1922 University Ave. W ]
This Friday June 12th 7pm Showtime!

I'll be in Iowa catching Coldplay and Snow Patrol. I know I'm a sell out. 

The Alarmists back with Avenges are Ready to Rock! CD Release Show set for June 12th @ Varsity!

City Pages wrote, "the best local band to break up in the last 12 months", Whatever inner workings caused the band's destruction will remain a mystery, but now that the group has quietly disbanded, they will lay amid a wasteland of local bands that could have been, should have been, but will sadly never be what we hoped.

Think again my friends The Alarmists were never gone and are still led by lead singer Eric Lovold.  They have replaced some of the band members and now have the 3 original band members back. The 3 include Eric Lovold, Joe Kuefler, and Ryan McMillan. The new album hits stores June 9th!   

Get ready to enjoy the best local band in town at the varsity theater June 12th! The Alarmists will reveal their second full length album. Joining the Alarmists will be these fabulous acts: The 757s, The Championship (Milwaukee), and Coach Said Not To!  

The Alarmists videos from 10/18 show

Flin Flon Bombers

The Alarmists with Flin Flon Bombers and Maps of Norway @ Kitty Cat Club 1018/08

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The Alarmists whipped out all the classics and of course a good # of new tunes for the lively crowd at the KC club.  Despite lead singer Eric Lovold being sick, the entire band including Eric still blew everyone away with wow's and kept everyone dancing.  The Alarmists should have a second release very soon as they start recording next month.  As a big fan, you know The Alarmists have a lot of new material when they include 6 new tracks as apart of the set.

Flin Flon Bombers 

Could be last show for this 60's pop band. Total Monkeys and Beatles with the sunglasses, it reminded me of the movie "That Thing You Do". Voxtrot from Austin Texas is also very similar to their sound.  It was also the FF Bombers CD release show, which brought in more fans for the wonderful night at the Kitty Cat Club.  Lets hope these guys keep playing shows.. 

Maps of Norway

Great band with a U.K. sound.  Little Sounds, Blondie, Joy division... all sooo good.  Lead singer Rebecca Leigh after the show said, "I can't stop listening to the new Wire record"  Wire is one of the many influences this band has.  It's amazing this band has never toured, considering they are ridiculously good live.  

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Videos will be up soon!!!!!

SXSW Day in Minneapolis 6/8/08 Built To Spill, The Von Bondies, The Alarmists and More..

The Alarmists @ Fine Line Music Cafe

Built To Spill @ Finnegans

The Von Bondies @ Varsity Theater

A Night in The Box  @ Finnegans

Gospel Gossip @ Varsity Theater

Romantica @ Finnegans 

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For more coverage check out MoreCowbell.net

The Helio Sequence / The Alarmists / SIKA @ First Ave. 5/14/08

Benjamin Wiekel, drummer for The Helio Sequence, has to be the best drummer I've seen.  Even better than Ringo Starr, oh yea! Fortunatley Ben doesn't try to sing like Ringo, but is extremely animated. Benjamin also has played with Modest Mouse.  The other half and front man of Helio is Brandon Summers, another extremely talented performer.  

As soon as Helio Sequence started I raced to the front of the crowd and immediately was loving the sound. It is amazing what two guys from Portland can do on stage.  Ben and Brandon need to keep writing and continue touring so more fans can witness greatness.  

The Helio Sequence

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                                               THE ALARMISTS

The Alarmists are still the best Minneapolis local band at the moment.  They're only planning on playing about 5 shows this summer, as they'll look to do more recording and set up for a midwest fall tour.  "Car Crashing" and "You're Right" are two catchy new singles on their spring singles EP.  

                                                          SIKA

SIKA is a  very talented local group going for a Muse/Radiohead sound.  Catch them at England Swings this Saturday May 17th at 8pm @ The Triple Rock where they will play some Muse and Radiohead.