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

Must See Minneapolis shows!!! Kate Nash, Frightened Rabbit, and Shout Out Louds!

Kate Nash singing with the Legend Billy Bragg will be performing at First Ave. tom. night Wednesday May 5th. It's sold out but you may find some tickets outside or online. It's an early show doors at 6. Music at 7. One Opener.


Frightened Rabbit will be at the Varsity Theater next Monday May 10th. All the way from Scotland they were one of my favorite bands at SXSW this year. So much better live then on record it's unbelievable.
89.3 The Current and vita.mn present FRIGHTENED RABBIT
with Maps & Atlases and Our Brother The Native
Monday, May 10 - 7pm Doors-8pm Showtime - $13 adv. / $15 day of - 18+

But Your Tickets Here! 



Shout Out Louds - Walls from Merge Records on Vimeo.
89.3 The Current presents SHOUT OUT LOUDS with Freelance Whales
Tuesday, May 11 -8pm Doors - $12 adv. / $14 day of - 18+

Buy your tickets here!

Frightened Rabbit @ 7th St. Entry 10/25/08

Check out these videos and you'll see why this show felt like Snow Patrol at the Entry. Frightened Rabbit is that good and also comes from Scotland. I'm sure glad they've been stoppin in Minneapolis quite a bit.



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