Matthew Sweet is coming to town!

One of alternative music's indie grandfathers, Matthew Sweet, has announced a show at the Varsity Theater this summer. Even if you can't quite place Matthew Sweet, I know you've heard him on the Current. Matthew Sweet is famous for his vast musical catalog, but most notably 1991's 'Girlfriend.'



Everyone remembers this one! I knew my Uncle George had a copy, my Aunt Rene had a copy - anyone who was cool had a copy!

18 years later Matthew Sweet is still touring and recording music. Matthew Sweet's more current endeavors involve Susanna Hoff, former Bangles member, which result in their side project, Sid and Susie. They are releasing their second album of cover, "Under the Covers Volume 2" on July 2nd.
Varsity Theater tickets are on sale now for this show. Buy your Varsity Theater tickets for this now, Matthew Sweet sells out First Ave every time he is in town, and the Varsity Theater is much smaller!


Catch Matthew Sweet Wednesday, June 24th 2009 @ 7:30pm
Opening act TBA

To go to the Doves or not.

So the Doves show is only a week away. I am dying to go, but I have been to so many concerts lately that the novelty is starting to wear off, I'm just getting kind of burned out, you know? It's a little frustrating because I have been dying to see the Doves since I became a fan about 5 years ago. They don't tour very often, let alone the stage, and let alone the MIDWEST, but I'm still not sold yet. The $110 Springsteen ticket last week still has me in the hole a bit. Varsity Theater tickets for this show are still available, however, I just shouldn't spend the money!

To go or not to go - that is the question!

Maybe I will see you there!




The Doves, Thursday, May 28th at the Varsity Theater
Dinkeytown, Minneapolis
Wild Light opens the show, doors at 7pm

Sounds like The Sounds are in town!

Yup! It's finally Friday! That means the Sounds are in town! I have my Varsity theater tickets ready to go and a new dress to wear, but I don't know if its going to be warm enough - it looks like its going to rain tonight. I just tried to call to see what time the sounds start tonight and the lady at the office totally hung up on me! She said that is not determined until doors open and to call back. Before I could say "thank you" she had already hung up. Bad customer service!

Well, I am going to leave work here in a few to get ready for the show ... see you there! And i really hope there are no riots in Dinkeytown tonight - I would really like to not get arrested - this girl has to work in the morning!

Phoenix, anyone?

Remember that movie, Shallow Hal, from like 8 - 9 years ago with Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow. It's by the Farrelly brothers, the same guys who brought you There's Something About Mary! So throughout the whole movie they kept playing this song over and over in dance scenes when Jack Black, or rather "Shallow Hal" was out dancing in clubs with the ladies. Well, Shallow Hal was on the other day on Comedy Central and it drove me crazy trying to think about who does that song!
So thanks to good ol Sirius Satellite Radio the other day and low and behold the song came on and it was called "Too Young" by Phoenix. Of course I slapped my forehead and said "DUH!" I know those guys - just like you do when you hear those songs. And wouldn't you know that Phoenix is coming to town in support of their new album and playing at The Varsity Theater! Varsity Theater tickets for this show may or may not sell out, Phoenix has been around for awhile and has a following, but I haven't heard much about their live shows.
Regardless, buy your Varsity Theater tickets early for this show!
I may see you there!

Phoenix @ the Varsity Tuesday, June 23rd

One week until the Sounds!

Do you have your Sounds ticket yet? Varsity theater tickets for this show are almost sold out - very few are left! I can't wait for this show. The Sounds' new album isn't even out yet (minus the single they have playing on their myspace page) so I won't know all of the songs, but I will be singing along to all the old ones.

While I'm at the Sounds show next weekend I am going to buy my Varsity Theater tickets for the Doves show on May 28th! I haven't seen the Doves and last time I had tickets to go their show at the Ascot Room, but they had to cancel due to a death in the family. Its too bad the Mercury Rev won't be opening this show like the last one!

See you are the shows! Hopefully there will not be any riots in Dinkeytown when I'm in the area for these shows!

Who bought their Sounds ticket?

I did! I still need a date though.
I know its not for over a month, but I really didn't want to be wandering around Minneapolis begging for Varsity Theater Tickets like some of my friends are doing for Gaslight Anthem on Saturday. (If anyone has a ticket seriously let me know, I have a buyer!)
The Sounds show is reminding me of yet another reason Spring is awesome and that is because of all the concerts that are coming to town. I have a full calendar this Spring as far as concerts are concerned.
I did find out that the Sounds are going to be touring in support of their new album "Crossing The Rubicon" which should be out very soon seeing as their tour has already started.

Get your Varsity Theater tickets soon! This show will sell out!!!



Friday, May 8th @ the Varsity

See you at the show!

OMG!!!!!!!!! THE SOUNDS ARE COMING!!!!!!

This just in from Sweden! The Sounds are touring. They are touring America AND they are stopping in Minneapolis. AND they will be playing at the lil' ol Varsity Theater!!!!!! This show will sell out. If you are even thinking you might want to go you better get your Varsity Theater tickets for this show asap when it goes on sale (which I believe is Saturday!)

The Sounds have only toured America twice (once for each album) and I caught them on both tours. They are fun, they are loud and in general, just awesome. I believe their new album comes this Spring - I can't wait!

The Sounds will be at the Varsity on Friday, May 8th.

See you there!