Matisyahu and The Dirty Heads at First Ave

From Brooklyn, New York

First Twin Cities show since since June 30, 2011 • First Mainroom show since July 1, 2009 • First Mainroom headlining show since July 1, 2009 • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 2, 2006

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From last.fm:

Matisyahu (born Matthew Paul Miller, June 30, 1979) is an American reggae musician. Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with reggae, rock and hip hop sounds, Matisyahu is most recognizable for being an orthodox Jew and writing a number of songs based on his faith and beliefs. Since 2004, he has released four studio albums as well as one live album, two remix CDs and one DVD featuring a live concert, and a number of interviews. Through his short career, Matisyahu has teamed up with some of the biggest names in reggae production including Bill Laswell and duo Sly & Robbie. Read more about Matisyahu on Last.fm.

From Huntington Beach, California

First Twin Cities show since since March 9, 2009 • First Mainroom show

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From last.fm:

Emerging onto the Southern California music scene with a sound as original as the band members themselves, the Dirty Heads’ blend of hip-hop and classic reggae rips through the sonic surf with bold beats, fun rhythms and the relaxed vibe of feel-good lyrics. Rooted in the Orange County community of Huntington Beach, California, founding band members Jared Watson and guitarist / vocalist Dustin Bushnell met in 1996 while in high school, embarking on a friendship based on music, as well as their shared passion for surfing, skating and the endless party of the laid-back SoCal lifestyle. Read more about The Dirty Heads on Last.fm.

From Nashville, Tennessee

First Twin Cities show since since July 2, 2010 • First Mainroom show

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From last.fm:

Moon Taxi is a rock quintet hailing from Nashville that synthesizes jam rock and progressive rock with folk rock and jazz rock. Their style is that of a jam band, but they tend to keep the instrumental sections concise and usually return to the main body of the song. A Moon Taxi show offers incendiary dueling guitar work over an impenetrable rhythm section topped off with delicious vocal harmonies. The group prides themselves on their ability to win over ANY type of crowd. The showmanship on stage is topped only by the natural musicianship. Read more about Moon Taxi on Last.fm.

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