Fruit Bats, Vetiver and Two Gallants at First Ave

From United States

First Twin Cities show since since March 27, 2010 • First Mainroom show since October 13, 2005 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 13, 2005

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From last.fm:

Fruit Bats is an American rock band formed in 1997 in Chicago, Illinois. The group has had many personnel changes but revolves around songwriter Eric D. Johnson. Their albums include Echolocation (2001), Mouthfuls (2003), Spelled in Bones (2005), The Ruminant Band (2009), and Tripper (2011). In 2009 Johnson also joined The Shins. Originally part of short-lived Chicago group I Rowboat, Johnson and two of his fellow Rowboat members, guitarist Dan Strack and drummer Brian Belval, created Fruit Bats as a side-project. Read more about Fruit Bats on Last.fm.

From San Francisco, California

First Twin Cities show since since December 10, 2008 • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since August 5, 2006

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Vetiver is an American folk band headed by songwriter Andy Cabic and often joined by Devendra Banhart, cellist Alissa Anderson, and violinist Jim Gaylord. They released their debut album Vetiver in 2004 on the small indie folk label DiCristina. Since the album's release Vetiver has toured extensively, opening for and collaborating with Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom. Before moving to San Francisco Cabic was a member of the North Carolina indie rock band The Raymond Brake who released some records on the now-defunct Simple Machines label. Read more about Vetiver on Last.fm.

From San Francisco, California

First Twin Cities show since since September 26, 2007 • First Mainroom show • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 25, 2006

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Alternately explosive and restrained, the aptly titled The Bloom and the Blight is a meditation on past and present - melodic fury matched with the eloquent, confessional lyricism that has made Two Gallants an enduring favorite of both fans and critics. Capturing the sound of a new beginning, The Bloom and the Blight celebrates the band’s much anticipated reunion following a multi-year break. It is the work of Two Gallants, fully matured, the band fearlessly exploring new ground in search of a sound that defines a very personal catharsis. Read more about Two Gallants on Last.fm.

From San Jose, California

Only Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar

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San Jose, California Perhaps the Mumlers were channeling the spirit of William Mumler, a mid-19th-century man famous for claiming he could photograph ghosts, but once all six band members touched their fingers to a Ouija board's planchette, the board, they claim, spelled out their group's name. Regardless, it's clear their swaggered ruckus pop channels dead folk musicians galore. Despite the ghostly origins of their handle, the Mumlers' live appearances tend to turn into lively celebrations, with the outfit dancing about the stage. Read more about The Mumlers on Last.fm.

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