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Review: Tim and Eric bring an awkward Chrimbus to Minneapolis
By Greg Swan, on November 20th, 2010%
Special guest review by Doug Hamlin, who would like the Internet to bring him a sandwich.
Typically when I am at the State Theatre, it is to buy tickets for a show at the Orpheum across the street. So I tried to remember what the last actual performance I saw at the State was, and I settled on “The Nutcracker” in 2003. (Sadly, this means I’ve missed some really great shows during the past seven years.)
Wednesday night’s performance of “Adult Swim Presents Tim & Eric Awesome Tour Great Job Chrimbus Spectacular 2010″ was exactly like “The Nutcracker” in every way.
As you know, . . . → Read More: Review: Tim and Eric bring an awkward Chrimbus to Minneapolis
Wolfmother, State Theater, November 14, 2009
By Greg Swan, on November 19th, 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
By Greg Swan, on November 15th, 2009%
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
By Greg Swan, on October 23rd, 2009%
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
By Greg Swan, on September 9th, 2009%
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
By Greg Swan, on June 27th, 2009%
Silversun Pickups, Manchester Orchestra and Cage the Elephant will play Minneapolis’ State Theater on August 10. These are three great bands, and it’s safe to say I’m fairly psyched for this show. Tickets go on sale at noon.
Silversun Pickups are touring on their new album, Swoon, which has already surpassed the 100k sales mark. Lead single “Panic Switch” recently ranked #1 on Billboard’s Hot Modern Rock Songs chart — even more impressive since it’s been 11 years since an independent artist hit #1.
Manchester Orchestra are touring on their sophomore release, Mean Everything to Nothing and are giving away a free download . . . → Read More: It's Silversun Pickups, Manchester Orchestra ticket day!
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