The Afghan Whigs at First Ave

From Cincinnati, Ohio

First Twin Cities show since since October 28, 2012 • First Mainroom show

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From last.fm:

American band the Afghan Whigs are a soul-influenced, alternative rock band best known for their material in the 1990s. While achieving only moderate commercial success, the Afghan Whigs attracted ample critical acclaim and deeply loyal fans, Rolling Stone described the band as spending "the bulk of their career on the brink of stardom", yet they've "never quite broken beyond a substantial legion of devotees enamored of their thinly veiled sleaze." Read more on Last.fm

Added to bill on Jun 2

From Brooklyn, New York

First Twin Cities show since since November 19, 2011 • First Mainroom show • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since November 17, 2004

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Joseph Arthur (born September 28, 1971) is an American contemporary singer-songwriter from Akron, Ohio. He is known for his melodic compositions combined with swirling choruses. He was discovered by Peter Gabriel in the mid-'90s and signed to Gabriel's Real World label in 1996. Arthur's first album, Big City Secrets, was released in 1997 to critical acclaim. In 2006, Arthur's song "In The Sun" was covered by Michael Stipe (of R.E.M.) and Coldplay singer Chris Martin. Read more about Joseph Arthur on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Jun 16