Ben Rector at Varsity

From Nashville, Tennessee

First Twin Cities show since since March 30, 2012 • First Varsity show since April 3, 2011 • First headlining show since October 12, 2011 • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since April 3, 2011

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From last.fm:

Ben Rector (born November 6, 1986) is a singer/songwriter from Tulsa, Oklahoma, US now based in Nashville, Tennessee. Rector’s stylistic influences include pop, rock, and folk music. Rector took piano lessons as a small child but did not begin playing music seriously until he picked up the guitar in high school. He began writing songs in tenth grade and formed a band called Euromart the following year. Euromart made an EP and played club shows in Tulsa, but dissolved when the members left for college. Read more about Ben Rector on Last.fm.

From Austin, Texas

First Twin Cities show since since February 8, 2011 • First Varsity show

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From last.fm:

Seven-piece Texan group Alpha Rev meld classical instrumentation with rock. They were formed in 2005 by singer-songwriter Casey McPherson after the break-up of his previous band Endochine. The band also comprises Derek Dunivan (guitar), Tommy Roalson (drums), Dave Wiley (cello), Alex Dunlap (bass), Brian Lewis Batch (violin) and Derek Morris (keyboards) Frontman Casey McPherson’s gripping, emotional songwriting dares others to search out hope in the bleakest of circumstances and the unique instrumentation pays homage to the classical music that gave him his love for the art. Read more about Alpha Rev on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Feb 8