The Handsome Family at Cedar

From Albuquerque, New Mexico

First Twin Cities show since since July 19, 2013 • Sixth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since November 6, 2004

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From last.fm:

The Handsome Family are an alternative-country duo from the United States, the couple Brett and Rennie Sparks who live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Brett writes the music while Rennie, who also is an author, writes the lyrics. Typical for the lyrics is a close connection to the literary genre American Gothic, and Gothic elements found in early country and folk songs. Their seventh CD, Last Days Of Wonder (June. Read more about The Handsome Family on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Sep 15

From Minneapolis

First show since since June 7, 2015 • First show supporting a touring headliner since April 25, 2015 • 47th show on MN Live's calendar since February 28, 2010

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From last.fm:

Calamity & The Owl plays with the fire and might of traditional high plains country soul. Raised in a pentecostal church outside of Grand Forks, ND, the brother’s Killfoil are a musical force to be reckoned with. Their songwriting employs heavy religious imagery, laced with pained, lustful, and often humorous wit. Their sound is fleshed out by a relentless rhythm section (Carroll, Sidie-Wagner) and precise, eerie fiddle leads (Misner). Calamity and the Owl on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Sep 15