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Wolfmother, State Theater, November 14, 2009

Australian rockers Wolfmother simply rocked the State Theater on Saturday night. Unapologetically wearing Sabbath and Zeppelin influence on their sleeves, the quartet pounded out power chords, falsetto wails and bewitching guitar solos culled from the group’s self-titled debut and recent Cosmic Egg release.

The setlist itself set the show up to be a success. The group kicked off with “Dimension,” and the crowd — your typical selection of college hipsters, rock elitists, drunk 40 year-olds giving high fives and glammed up girlie girls — ate up every note. Favorites selections included “White Feather,” “White Unicorn,” “Cosmic Egg” and “Joker & The Thief” . . . → Read More: Wolfmother, State Theater, November 14, 2009

Wolfmother @ State Theater

Australian classic rock throwback group Wolfmother put on a solid show tonight at Minneapolis’ State Theater.

In summary, it was “the Andrew Stockdale show. ”

Full review . . . → Read More: Wolfmother @ State Theater

Free Wolfmother In-Store Performance November 14th at BBY in Minneapolis

Starting October 29th, Aussie Rockers Wolfmother will perform a series of acoustic in-store performances and signings, during stops on their upcoming North American tour. The band will make a special appearance in Minneapolis, November 14th at Best Buy.

On the afternoon of the show at the State Theater, Minneapolis Wolfmother fans will get the opportunity to sit in on an acoustic in-store session, as well as get their copy of Cosmic Egg signed.

Deets:
In-Store: 11/14 at 4pm

BEST BUY
1000 West 78th St
Richfield, . . . → Read More: Free Wolfmother In-Store Performance November 14th at BBY in Minneapolis

Wolfmother to headline State Theater November 14

As we’ve previously hyped, Wolfmother has a new album coming out, Cosmic Egg, on October 27.

Just one month and one day later, they will headline a show at Minneapolis’ State Theater with support from thenewno2 and Heartless Bastards. Hooray for November 14.

General on sales for all shows begin Friday, September 18th.

Like trees AND Wolfmother? Limited pre-sale begins September 16th through Musictoday, and in a first for the band, Wolfmother has partnered with Musictoday & Trees for the Future, planting one tree in a third world country for every pre-sale ticket sold.

Hooray for rock, trees . . . → Read More: Wolfmother to headline State Theater November 14

Wolfmother: Transmissions From The Cosmic Egg – Ep. 1

It’s been a while since I’ve heard a musician try to explain quantum physics…

Wolfmother‘s Cosmic Egg is set for release on . . . → Read More: Wolfmother: Transmissions From The Cosmic Egg – Ep. 1

Wolfmother touring with Killers, preparing Cosmic Egg omelette

Not stopping in Minnesota, but I’m sure they’ll be back soon. Truth be told, I’m still reeling from their 2006 stop at the Fine Line.

From the press release:
Wolfmother is back with sharpened chops and the band will preview new material on the road this summer, including a run of shows with the Killers. The Sydney, Australia, rockers have joined on as the main support for six shows in the Northeastern U.S. and Canada, where they’ll unveil the songs they’ve spent months recording in L.A. Fans in L.A. can experience the whole album set to mind-blowing visuals on July 27 at the . . . → Read More: Wolfmother touring with Killers, preparing Cosmic Egg omelette