Frightened Rabbit vs. Sold out Minneapolis Crowd! Winner: Everyone 5/10/10 @ Varsity Theater

Above is corky openers Maps and Atlases. Lead Singer Dave Davison has a really unique voice, almost like he's singing into a distorted microphone. People call their music math-rock so I guess you could call his voice a calculator voice. Anyways the point is as bad as that sounds, he's voice is phenomenal and it really grows on you throughout the show. Coming from Chicago this band has stood the test of time touring for the lest 6 years with all sorts of bands. I have a feeling this could be a break out tour for them. I'm not a fan at all of banging instruments/experimental type music, but I love these guys. Which just goes to show you how talented they really are if they get me to enjoy a genre of music that I normally can't stand. I still don't think anyone can turn me into country or screamo, thats pretty much impossible.




These Scottish Folk-Rockers sure know how to put on a show. Yea the lead singer had a thick accent and all the girls would scream and giggle whenever he talked. But once they played music everyone was pretty much at awe. Snow Patrol, We Were Promised Jet Packs, and Glasvegas all come to mind because their all Scottish when making comparisons to Frightened Rabbit. The difference between FR and all the other Scottish bands is they keep the pace up with their sound and every slow song they play builds up. Yea the start of their slower material can get a little dull but with 4 guys playing guitar they usually make it interesting real quick. Most bands that gain hype have a big single or get a song on a car commercial, these guys like Mumford and Sons are getting the airplay on radio stations and the recognition they deserve. Quickly getting peoples attention from word of mouth and good show reviews has probably helped as well. Not a big fan of the "Winter of Mixed Drinks" album, but trust me everyone needs to see this band live. Set list is below, Enjoy!



This video will just make you laugh and put you in a great mood for the rest of the day!


Check out a bunch of other reviews here
Vu over at WEHEARTMUSIC.com
Erik T over at CityPages
Jay over at TCDAILYPLANET
+ Stacy and Carl's over at Cakein15

The Varsity Theater also has a great show tonight. All the way from Sweden Shout Out Louds will be performing with Freelance Whales.

Doors at 8pm Show at 9pm

Kate Nash new record + First Ave. Show May 5th!

TOUR DATES
April 26 - Toronto, ONT - Mod Theatre
April 28 - Boston, MA - Great Scott’s
April 29 - New York, NY - The Bowery
May 1 - Williamsburg, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
May 3 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
May 5 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
May 7 - Seattle, WA - Neumo’s
May 8 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill
May 11 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey

Click here to buy your tickets to the show in Minneapolis @ First Ave.

Her sophomore album "My Best Friend is You" is available everywhere in the world April 19th. Pre-Order Here.

Here is another video from Kate with the legend Billy Bragg!

Black Rebel Motor Cycle Club @ First Ave. 3/27/10

Better every time I see them live. Recently adding an incredible female drummer, BRMC is still doing it big. Lead Vocalists, Peter Hayes and Robert Been sound very similar and blend all kinds of styles together. I always compared these guys to The Dandy Warhols blended with some White Stripes/ Raconteurs. But in this last set they sounded like a new-wave UK band.
Bands such as Kasabian, The Subways, and Arctic Monkeys all came to mind tonight.
The Bass Guitar and Harmonica stick out the most in BRMC's live set.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club played a lengthy set like always, making sure everyone gets their
money's worth. Every song gets better during the set, and would have played a 25 minute set if
they had the time. First Ave. has a DJ/Dance Party called Too Much Love every Saturday Night
that takes priority. BRMC also just released a record titled, " Beat The Devil's Tattoo".

I hope you enjoy the photos and videos below!