The Gaslight Anthem at First Ave

From New Brunswick, New Jersey

First Twin Cities show since since February 28, 2013 • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 11, 2007

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From last.fm:

The Gaslight Anthem is a rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. Since forming in 2006, they have released four full-length albums and an EP. They were described by Kerrang! magazine as “the best new band you’ll hear in 2008.” The lineup consists of Brian Fallon (vocals and guitar), Alex Levine (bass), Benny Horowitz (drums), and Alex Rosamilia (guitar). The Gaslight Anthem’s music embraces many elements of blues, classic rock, and punk rock. The band has described their sound as “Bruce Springsteen singing for a Cure cover band, with a tinge more aggression. Read more about The Gaslight Anthem on Last.fm.

From Gainesville, Florida

First Twin Cities show since since April 2, 2014 • Ninth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 2, 2005

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Against Me! is a punk rock band originally from Naples, Florida, and later relocated to Gainesville, Florida. They are known for their heavily folk-influenced sound and energetic live shows (Spin named them one of the 25 greatest live bands in 2006). Their first full-length album, released on No Idea Records in 2002, was the highly-acclaimed Reinventing Axl Rose. In December 2005, they signed to Sire Records, and released their major label debut, New Wave, on July 10, 2007. June 4, 2010 saw the release of their fifth studio album, White Crosses. Read more about Against Me! on Last.fm.

From Tennessee

First Twin Cities show since since August 5, 2013 • First Mainroom show since February 28, 2013 • Seventh Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since December 10, 2006

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Cory Branan is a singer/songwriter, born in Southaven, Mississippi. He garnered comparisons to Ryan Adams, Pete Yorn, and Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst with the release of his 2002 debut album The Hell You Say. By his teens, Branan was playing hard rock and heavy metal, eventually fronting a Black Sabbath cover band. In his early 20s he began to explore the music of John Prine, a move which urged him to pick up a guitar and start writing songs. Read more about Cory Branan on Last.fm.