Swans at Fine Line

From New York, New York

First Twin Cities show since since September 20, 2011 • First Fine Line show

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From last.fm:

Swans is a band from New York City, New York, United States, active from 1982 to 1997, reformed in 2010, led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. Marginally associated with the no wave scene at first, their original sound was slow and extremely heavy, with live performances that were often so brutal and physical that in a number of instances certain audience members were made ill, police were called and venues were shut down. This early physical sound is possibly best heard on the live album Public Castration Is a Good Idea. Read more about Swans on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Jun 4

From Durham, North Carolina

First Twin Cities show since since May 19, 2012 • First Fine Line show • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 28, 2006

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Xiu Xiu is an experimental band originally from San Jose, California and currently based in Durham, NC and Brooklyn. The band is named after the main character of the 1998 Chinese film "Tian yu" (a.k.a. "Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl") Xiu Xiu was first formed in 2000 and is the main project of singer-songwriter Jamie Stewart, who records with friends on his home computer. Stewart's cousin, Caralee McElroy joined the band in 2003 and was the only other permanent member of the band until her departure in early 2009. Read more about Xiu Xiu on Last.fm.

Added to bill on Jun 4