We invite you to think outside your musical box this week, as we present That 1 Guy at The Annex and Future Rock at High Noon Saloon on Thursday evening. Concert goers will be treated to truly unique concert experiences as the aforementioned artists strut their inventive, experimental stuff. Just try to keep from dancing your way through these shows!
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for something a bit more introspective, then Chris Pureka is your gal. She’ll be captivating audiences with her gentle soul and the strong beauty of her musical poetry on Sunday night at High Noon Saloon.
Start your Monday off right: read on to get a better taste of what these artists will have in store for you at their shows, and enter to win a pair of tickets.
Ahhh! This spring’s concert lineup is getting better and better! We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve just added Black Lips, Trampled By Turtles, Leslie & The LYs, Kaki King, That 1 Guy, and Quasi to our Music Calendar. Read on to get the details…
Rock icon Buckethead wowed Madison audience members at The Barrymore last year (check out some great photos from the show here), and he’s coming back to melt our faces yet again! Wanna win tickets? Read on to find out how…
There are three amazing True Endeavors shows this week and you, our faithful blog readers, have the opportunity to win tickets to all of them! Read on to find out how…
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That 1 Guy
The one-man-band of That 1 Guy is known for his unique, often nonsensical lyrics. Leave a comment with a few of his lyrics that always put a smile on your face and you could snag a spot on the guest list for you and a friend!
with HEATBOX
Tuesday, March 3, 8pm The Annex
$10 adv $12 dos – 18+
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An Horse
An Horse hail from Brisbane, Australia which was inhabited by the Turrbal people before Europeans came to settle there. They knew the area as “Mian-jin.” If you can tell us what that translates to, you and a friend could find yourself with tix to the show! (And, be sure to check out our interview with the band!)
with WHATFOR and PEZZETTINO
Wednesday, March 4, 8pm High Noon Saloon
$8 – 18+
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Haley Bonar
Haley has two Minnesota Music Awards to her name. Do you know what awards she was honored with? Post your answer in the comments and you and a friend could be on your way to her Saturday night show on us!
with BEN WEAVER
Saturday, March 7, 9:30pm Cafe Montmartre
$10 adv $10 dos – 21+
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As always, be creative and HAVE FUN with these ticket giveaways!We’ll announce winners based on your responses tomorrow, March 3rd.Be sure to include your full name in your responses.
(To leave a comment, click on the title of the blog entry and scroll down.)
“The Appleseed Cast have always been one of Lawrence, Kansas’ name brand exports. Their onstage energy, gentle personalities, and master execution of a story using sound and body language have always made them an experience that cannot be missed.”
-Jambase.com
Genre:
Folk, Americana, Acoustic, Alternative Country
Definitely Attend If You Indulge In:
Gillian Welch, Tom Russell, Uncle Earl, Oh Susanna, Freakwater
“Their combination of sweet vocals and acoustics may sound familiar to those who like The Dixie Chicks or even The Wreckers, but Po’Girl keeps an edge with their vagabond-like nature that sweeps you up along for the ride.”
-Evolution of Media
with special guests
Definitely Attend If You Indulge In:
Yonder Mountain String Band, The Big Wu, Hot Day at the Zoo, Railroad Earth, Ten Mile Tide, Down Lo
“Cornmeal continues to forge a path all their own, pushing the boundaries of bluegrass, Americana and folk for a whole new generation of music lovers. Steeped in the tradition of musical acts such as Old and in the Way, John Hartford, and New Grass Revival, Cornmeal has proven to be an influential presence in the world of roots music.”
-Jambase.com
Definitely Attend If You Indulge In:
Copeland, Straylight Run, Machine Head, Brighten, Umbrellas, Lovedrug
“By combining traditional rock with dream-like harmonies and reflective choruses, the band gradually adopted a reputation as a group of young musicians destined to break through to the mainstream.”
-JamBase.com
with
BLACK GOLD and JOSHUA JAMES
9:30 pm The Annex
608.256.7750
$8 adv $8 dos – 18+
Definitely Attend If You Indulge In:
Joe Walsh, Santana, ZZ Top, Rory Gallagher, Cactus, Humble Pie
“A blues-rock guitarist who draws his inspiration from Elmore James, Hound Dog Taylor, and Chuck Berry, George Thorogood never earned much respect from blues purists, but he became a popular favorite in the early ’80s through repeated exposure on FM radio and the arena rock circuit. Thorogood’s music was always loud, simple, and direct — his riffs and licks were taken straight out of ’50s Chicago blues and rock & roll — but his formulaic approach helped him gain a rather large audience in the ’80s, when his albums regularly went gold.”
-JamBase.com
Genre:
Experimental, Singer-songwriter, One Man Band, Indie
Definitely Attend If You Indulge In:
Frankenstein Brothers, Parliament, Buckethead, Malvina Reynolds, The Arachne Complex
“A classically trained upright bassist who won several jazz scholarships and competitions, Mike became one of the most original and in-demand upright bass players in the 90’s progressive jazz scene. At the peak of his powers, Mike was developing and utilizing techniques that were previously thought impossible on the upright bass. Often getting hired as a one-man-rhythm-section, he would function as a bassist, drummer, and entire mini orchestra simultaneously.”
-JamBase.com
with
HEATBOX
8:00 pm The Annex
608.256.7750
$10 adv $12 dos – 18+
Before we look ahead to all the great shows True Endeavors will be bringing to us in 2009, maybe we should look back at some photos from 2008. The gallery below includes an assortment of images from the shows that I was fortunate enough to attend. From American Music Club to That 1 Guy, KT Tunstall to SusanTedeschi, Buckethead to Lyle Lovett and BRMC to EODM…it was a terrific mix of great music and interesting subjects to shoot. The full galleries for each show can be found via the “Live Concert Photos” link. Have a safe and happy new year!
From Les Claypool to Guns -N- Roses and Iggy pop, Buckethead has played with the legends and is revered as a genius in his field. Check out photos from his recent eclectic and intense performance at the Barrymore. The talented Mike Silverman opened as That One Guy and played his unique homemade instrument “The Magic Pipe”.
