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James Blake gets a bigger venue, but still stays intimate at First Avenue // Recap

by Marcus Michalik September 30, 2011 -

Though James Blake is still relatively new to the music scene, he’s been around long enough to have an already-stale argument surrounding his sound.
Maria Bamford: the nicest person to ever heckle an audience member who fell asleep // Recap

by Jason Zabel September 19, 2011 -

Bamford is a charming absurdist who manages to affect an audience on a sentimental level.
Bon Iver’s massive band wins over audience at the Orpheum // Recap

by Rob Van Alstyne September 8, 2011 -

It’s rare for homegrown heroes from flyover country to make mainstream waves—rarer still when they don’t have to move away from the heartland to do so.
Photos: Kurt Vile and Thurston Moore at Varsity Theater // Recap

by Ian Power July 19, 2011 -

The Violators’ van may have broken down en route to the show, but last night’s Thurston Moore and Kurt Vile concert still proved a strong showing.
DJ Shadow at First Avenue // Recap

by Maggie Ryan Sandford July 19, 2011 -

It was, perhaps, the hip-hop of the future.
God Of Carnage // Recap

by Jason Zabel June 8, 2011 -

If the conflicts of privilege are your bag, then this play will be your Prada purse.
Grizzled and grey Wire brings a storm of art-punk noise to First Ave // Recap

by Christopher Bahn April 11, 2011 -

A recap from Sunday’s frenetic show
Photos: Kids danced their pants off at Varsity’s Tantrum Dance Party // Recap

by Jason Zabel March 21, 2011 -

Photos of Varsity Theater’s first Tantrum Dance Party for kids and their parents
Randy Newman at the Guthrie // Recap

by Keith Harris February 22, 2011 -

The guy’s had 40 years to build up a stage presence more engaging than the average rock band’s.
Robyn at First Avenue // Recap

by Steve McPherson February 14, 2011 -

It seems the pop singer has fully recovered from whatever made her cancel all those dates last week.

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James Blake gets a bigger venue, but still stays intimate at First Avenue // Recap

Maria Bamford: the nicest person to ever heckle an audience member who fell asleep // Recap

Bon Iver’s massive band wins over audience at the Orpheum // Recap

Photos: Kurt Vile and Thurston Moore at Varsity Theater // Recap

DJ Shadow at First Avenue // Recap

God Of Carnage // Recap

Grizzled and grey Wire brings a storm of art-punk noise to First Ave // Recap

Photos: Kids danced their pants off at Varsity’s Tantrum Dance Party // Recap

Randy Newman at the Guthrie // Recap

Robyn at First Avenue // Recap

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