Shellac at First Ave
Friday, April 1, 2016 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
First Avenue Mainroom • 8:00pm • 18+ • $15.00
More info at first-avenue.com
Added to calendar on Feb 5
Shellac
From Chicago, Minnesota
First show since since September 1, 2012 • Fifth show on MN Live's calendar since April 13, 2005
From last.fm:
Shellac (sometimes referred to as 'Shellac of North America') is an american rock music group formed in chicago, illinois, in 1992 by Steve Albini (guitar and vocals), Bob Weston (bass guitar vocals) and Todd Trainer (drums). They have been classified as post-hardcore, noise rock and math rock. Albini has claimed they refer to themselves as 'Shellac of North America', "when we're being pretentious." Read more about Shellac on Last.fm.
Mono
From Tokyo, Japan
First Twin Cities show since since June 20, 2015 • First Mainroom show since October 21, 2007 • Eighth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since April 21, 2007
From last.fm:
There are at least six artists sharing the name Mono: The name is used by a Japanese post-rock band, a British trip-hop band, a Dutch indie-rock band, a female Austrian reggae artist, a Swedish trance artist and a Korean pop ballad trio. _____________________ Japanese: Mono are a post-rock group from Tokyo, Japan formed in 1999. The songs, all of which are instrumental, are usually focused on layered guitar melodies. Strings and pianos are also prominently featured in some songs. MONO are known for their powerful live shows, and their complex guitar work. Read more about Mono on Last.fm.

