Har to the Mar SUPERSTAR

Minnesota's finest, most eligable bachelor (hopefully nothing has changed) is coming back to Minneapolis for not one but TWO shows this November. More specifically Har Mar Superstar is playing at the Varsity Theater on Friday, November 6th after he is done with his previous headlining show at the Triple Rock.
Normally I am the kind of super fan that would go to both shows, but I have already bought Minnesota Wild tickets for the game against the Vancouver Canucks on November 5th so I can't make that one. But I will 100$ be at the Varsity for this one. If you have not seen Har Mar before you haven't lived.

He is touring in support of his new album: Dark Touches. Not every city gets the back to back shows like Minneapolis. Har Mar was actually just here last month to play a show at the Uptown Bar, which as you may know is closing in less than a week. Har Mar wanted to play there one last time before it closed, as a musician who has played the bar circuit in Minneapolis as extensively as he has, the Uptown Bar was one he frequented. Oasis played there even! It's a legendary place to say the least.

I am going to tell a story. The story of how Har Mar was introduced to my life. It all started back in 11th grade when my friend, Rachel and I went to a Hives concert at good ol First Ave. One of our other favorite bands at the time, The Mooney Suzuki, was supposed to open for them, but their van broke down and were stuck in Chicago. Since they still needed an opening act they called the 'house act' at the time, which was Har Mar Superstar. We were in awe while we watched a short, hairy man fashioning a skullet that looked like ron Jeremy's brother danced on stage to a mini disc player and took off his clothes. It was love. At the end of the show we got free tickets to see his next show at First Avenue and at that one we got more free tickets to the show after that, etc.

It's cool to see him as such a successful person. Har Mar lives in Los Angeles, he has been in movies, vodka ads, toured with so many of my favorite bands, but he always comes back to play shows for his peeps in Minneapolis. Much love to Har Mar. I have been to more of your shows than I can count!

I am going to buy my Varsity Theater tickets after work today for this show - I'm not going to miss it!

Har Mar Superstar aka Sean Tillman - Friday, November 6th at the Varsity Theater



Har Mar with 'Sam' from True Blood

Varsity Theater Tickets On Sale for Pinback!

Punk rockers Pinback are back in Minneapolis for a show this November.

Pinback has not released an album since 2007's "Autumn of the Seraphs." They are still touring in support of the album, they are known for their vibrant live shows and dedicated fan base. In the past they have played various venues around Minneapolis like the Triple Rock and the 7th Street Entry. I think they may have even played the Varsity Theater before.

There have not been an opening acts announced for this show.
As I have said before, the Varsity is a small venue, they hold only about 800 people. If Pinback is one of your favorites don't delay - buy your Varsity Theater tickets now!



Pinback formed in 1997 in San Francisco, California.
Pinback is just one of the many bands singer/songwriters Armistead Burwell Smith IV and Rob Crow have been in.

Saul Williams at the Varsity

Everyone's favorite spoken word preforming artist Saul Williams is town for a show at the Varsity Theater this month on the 25th. In addition to spoken work Saul Williams is also known for his collaborations with musicians such as Nas, Zach de la Rocha, Erykah Badu, The Fugees, and De La Soul.

One of my all time favorite Nike commercials was the one last year for the Sparq Training line. Nike used Saul's "List of Demands" song which is pheonomonal. If you are looking for a good workout jam to add to your gym playlist this is definitely one that has to be on there.

You can see the commercial here on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD6oabwzVbQ

Don't miss one the most intelligent, insightful performances of the year with Saul Williams at the Varsity Theater! Varsity Theater tickets are on sale now for the show - they will sell out!

See you at the show!

Local Show Announced - Eydea and the Abilities

St. Paul native Eyedea (Michael Larson) will be in town for a show at the Varsity Theater in December. Varsity Theater tickets for this event will sell out, Eyedea and Abilities always sell out their shows. They usually play at First Avenue or the 7th Street Entry so the Varsity Theater is in between both of those places in size.
If this show is something you think you would like to go to buy your Varsity Theater tickets asap!

You may know the Eyedea and Abilities from the local Rhymesayers record label. They are on tour in support of their new album, "By The Throat" which was released this year.

Don't miss the show!

Friday, December 4th at the Varsity Theater at 8pm - this is an 18+ show
Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MN

Varsity Theater tickets for this event go on sale this Saturday, October 14th.