Nick Lowe's Quality Holiday Revue at First Ave

From Chicago, Illinois

First Twin Cities show since since December 7, 2011 • First Mainroom show • First headlining show since September 29, 2007 • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since September 10, 2004

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From last.fm:

Nick Lowe (born Nicholas Drain Lowe, 24 March 1949, Walton-on-Thames, England) is a well-respected British singer-songwriter, musician and producer. A pivotal figure in U.K. pub rock, punk rock, and new wave throughout the 1970s, Lowe was a key member of the bands such as Brinsley Schwarz and Rockpile (with Dave Edmunds). He is perhaps best known for his songs "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, And Understanding" and "Cruel to Be Kind", as well as his production work with Elvis Costello. Along with vocals, Lowe plays guitar, bass guitar, piano, and harmonica. Read more about Nick Lowe on Last.fm.

From Nashville, Tennessee

First Twin Cities show since since September 25, 2012 • First Mainroom show since December 12, 2009 • Eighth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since December 30, 2005

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From last.fm:

Los Straitjackets is a Nashville based band known primarily for performing instrumental surf music in lucha libre masks. Members include guitarists Eddie Angel and Danny Amis, bassist Pete Curry, and drummer Jason Smay. They use DiPinto guitars. Angel, Amis and Jimmy Lester formed The Straitjackets in 1988 in Nashville. They played several gigs during the summer of that year, but soon broke up. Read more about Los Straitjackets on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Nov 3

First Twin Cities show since since October 18, 2014 • First Mainroom show since July 11, 2014 • 140th Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since April 28, 2010

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