The 10TH Anniversary of Pert Near Sandstone at First Ave

From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since January 18, 2014 • First Mainroom show since March 29, 2013 • First Mainroom headlining show since March 29, 2013 • 40th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 26, 2006

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From last.fm:

Pert Near Sandstone is a bluegrass band from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. The band has recorded five full length albums since 2004, and have toured the United States extensively. Former full-time member (and now collaborator) Ryan Young plays fiddle with Trampled By Turtles. Dave Simonett of Trampled By Turtles has cited Pert Near Sandstone as one of his favorite contemporary bluegrass acts in the United States. Read more about Pert Near Sandstone on Last.fm.

From St Paul

First show since since March 29, 2014 • First Mainroom show since November 16, 2013 • 12th show on MN Live's calendar since June 5, 2009

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Since 1992, the Big Wu is a rock 'n' roll jam band from Minnesota. The group is composed of Al Oikari, Andy Miller, Chris Castino, and Terry Vandewalker. Relentless touring over the last decade has built a loyal fan base that call themselves "family," many of whom get together for The Big Wu's annual gathering of music and camping called the Family Reunion. The group's website says that they are "really four ordinary guys, trying to make their way in the world making music." The Big Wu on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since October 10, 2014 • First Mainroom show • 16th show on MN Live's calendar since January 5, 2005

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"Spider" John Koerner (born August 31, 1938, Rochester, New York, United States) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as a guitarist and vocalist for the blues trio Koerner, Ray & Glover, which included Dave Ray and Tony Glover. He has also made albums as a solo performer and with collaborator Willie Murphy ("Spider" John Koerner & Willie Murphy). Koerner grew up in Rochester, New York, and after a brief military service attended the University of Minnesota. Read more on Last.fm