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.

Freaking out a little right now!

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I just found out that my favorite new band, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, will be in town for a show November 29th!!! Sure, it is the same day as the Vikings/Bears game, but I don't care - I can't wait to see these guys. I have left several messages on the band's Myspace page, merely suggesting that they make a stop in Minneapolis on their tour. My wishes were granted - they are coming!!!

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros is the new project from Alex Ebert. You may recognize his name from the band Ima Robot. They are on tour in support of their new album "Up From Below" which I would like to point out is the BEST album I have bought in months. Easily since Deer Tick's self titled release in June.

Sunday, November 29th 2009 - Edward Sharpe and Magnetic Zeros with special guests Fools Gold and Local Natives - this is an 18+ show

See you at the show!!! I am going to buy my Varsity Theater tickets for this show asap! I can't wait!

This news has made my day - that and the Twins won the first game in their double header today!.

Owl City at the Cabooze?

One of my favorite acts to see at the Varsity, Owl City, appears to have abandoned it in the dust. Owl City is playing at the Cabooze instead of the Varsity this month. I am not sure why there was a venue change this time, both the Cabooze and the Varsity hold the same amount of people. Like all Owl City shows this past year, the show is sold out. Owl City tickets are hard to find, so you may need to exhaust all of your options to get a ticket.

The Cabooze is an ok place to see a show, it is just kind of layed out funny. I am keeping my fingers crossed that someday Owl City will play at First Avenue, where Owl City tickets may not be as difficult to find - First Avenue holds 1200 people!

Don't let the Cabooze scare you away - the show will be great!

Check out Owl City's music on their Myspace page!!

See you at the show!



Don't miss Owl City, Saturday, September 26th at the Cabooze

Flyleaf at the Varisty!

You may have heard of Flyleaf on the radio if you are an avid 93X listener. Well they are going to be playing a soon to be sold out show at the Varsity Theater this fall. Flyleaf are known for their debut album "Flyleaf" which included their singles: "I'm So Sick", "Fully Alive," and "All Around Me."

Varsity Theater tickets for Flyleaf go on sale this Saturday, September, 19th. Paper Tongues will open the show, and the show is all ages. If Flyleaf is a band you want to see be sure to buy your Varsity Theater tickets as soon as possible, I am pretty sure this show will sell out.

Flyleaf is Monday, November 9th - so there will be no parking issues, the Varsity Theater is definitely an area of town you will want to avoid when there is a Gopher game!

Long time no see!

There hasn't been a lot going on at the Varsity Theater, but it looks like I let the updating get even the best of me!

There is, however, a big show coming up this weekend. Hometown band, Solid Gold, will be playing at the Varsity. Varsity Theater tickets for this show will popular -Solid Gold have not had a show in the area in awhile.

They have had a busy summer - both in the states and abroad. Solid Gold just completed their tour which took them through Scandinavia, Stone Henge, the English seaside, and into the heart of London. Opening for the show is Mystery Palace, who on tour in support of their new album coming out soon.

Be sure to check Solid Gold out this Friday - I'm not sure when they're next show is!

Keller Williams (No! Not the Realator)

The one man band jam, Keller Williams, will be in town for a show at the Varsity on October 22nd, 2009. He has a jam band fan following, Keller Williams has played with Yonder Mountain String Band, String Cheese Incident, Umphrey's McGee and Ratdog. All of which are huge jam bands.
I'm not sure if Varsity Theater tickets for this show will be in demand or not, however, I am assuming that most people will buy tickets for this show last minute. Varsity Theater tickets will sit around for Keller Williams and then fly out of the box office.

Check out Keller Williams' music on his Myspace page here.

Keller Williams tickets go on sale this Saturday!



The show is 18+