Peter Bjorn and John w/ Chairlift @ Fineline 4/21/09

Peter Bjorn and John sing Joy Division's Transmission from Brody McCoy on Vimeo.

Liela Moss and The Duke Spirit invade Minneapolis 12/12/08

For a review, photos, and video check out CultureBully.com

Calexico and The Acorn @ Fineline 11.22.08

Calexico!

Calexico setlist Minneapolis 11/22/08



The Acorn

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For amazing photos check out Jon Behm's collection

The Duke Spirit put on Spectacular show in Minneapolis!!

The Duke Spirit gave everything they had to please the American Rock/Metal fans. It was safe to say they exceeded all expectations and had all the fans on their feet. Liela Moss is quite the bombshell, not to mention one of the biggest up and coming rock stars in the U.K. Already I'd compare The Duke Spirit to Jefferson Airplane/Oasis/Joy Division. Liela Moss and Luke Ford met back in college and quickly formed a band that soon became "The Duke Spirit" in 2003. A guy by the name of Steve Nice, who currently still manages the band, introduced me to these guys a while back. Steve was trying to work out a show with me to bring them to Minneapolis roughly 2 years ago, unfortunately it didn't work out as travel/time became short. Luckily these guys have made it to Minneapolis and also are coming back next month to play with American sensation Mercury Rev.

This year they released one of the best records of 2008 entitled "Neptune", back in February. Track # 8, "My Sunken Treasure", is the song of the year. The funny thing is they didn't play it live and it was still one of the best all out performances. Will all be begging them to play it next time their in town.

I'll be rounding up all the music fans for their show next month. It won't be hard to bring the guys and I'll just tell all the gals Liela has super powers. Lets count down the days until The Duke Spirit arrives in Minneapolis. 32 Days! Dec. 12th @ The Fineline supporting Mercury Rev. Be There!

I give you My Sunken Treasure! The Duke Spirit in California. Watch!
My Sunken Treasure - The Duke Spirit in California

Check out this video from their Minneapolis Show

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The Duke Spirit Myspace Page / Official Page

Eagles of Death Metal bring Rock N Roll to Minneapolis 11/8/08 @ Fineline

Check out this video by E of DM "Speaking in Tongues"




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White Light Riot 10/11/08 @ Fineline

The Kooks set off for U.S. Tour!!

Kooks invade the states for a second time.  This time they will be playing in support of their sophomore release "Konk".  Their second full length will be released in the U.S. April 15th.   The Kooks will finally be making a stop in Minneapolis! A miracle has happened. I went to chicago to check these guys out at the metro, and let me tell it was worth it. They easily sold out the metro which holds about 1500. I'm just happy their label didn't put them on a tour with Swithfoot like they did with another great U.K. band Athlete. Not sure when tickets will be available. Get Ready For The Kooks!!!!!

Here is the full North American Tour:

San Diego, CA House of Blues (May 18)
Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern (19)
San Francisco, CA The Fillmore (22)
Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom (24)
Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom (26)
Salt Lake City, UT Avalon Theatre (28)
Denver, CO Ogden Theatre (29)
Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Café Saturday May 31st
Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall Ballroom (June 1)
Chicago, IL Vic Theatre (2)
Toronto, ON Kool Haus (4)
Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore @ TLA (5)
Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club (6)
Washington, DC 9.30 Club (7)
New York, NY Terminal 5 (11)


Watch this video "Sofa Song"

Pre order their album "Konk" Here

The Kooks Myspace Page