Quiet Please tickets

It is time for another installment of Quiet, Please! featuring Mark Olson from Minneapolis' beloved Jayhawks.

Minneapolis has received a lot of love from the newly regrouped Jayhawks these past few months. As you may have previously read or attended, the Jayjawks had a three night stint at First Avenue at the beginning of the month. They are also playing at the Basillica Block Party this year (this Friday and Saturday) and now Mark Olson has signed on to perform at the Varsity Theater's 'Quiet, Please' on September 12th. This show will be solo and acoustic so concert goers should not expect another Jayhawks reunion.

Varsity Theater tickets are on sale now for the 'Quiet, Please' performance on Sunday, September 12th. (That will also be prime Vikings tickets season!!!)

As you may remember the 'Quiet, Please" performances are very low key shows. The audience sits on couches and chairs around the stage in the middle of the Varsity Theater. Because of this unique layout there are less Varsity Theater tickets for these shows. If you think this Mark Olson show is something you would like to see be sure to buy your Varsity Theater tickets asap!

Varsity Theater tickets

Varsity Theater tickets have just went on sale for a few popular shows that will be taking place at the Varsity Theater.

First off, is the super annoying Sara Bareilles. In case her name does not sound familiar let me refresh you memory "I'm gonna write you a love song, because you need it, because you asked for it, I'm gonna right you a love song and annoy the living daylights out of you!" Sara is doing an exclusive show for KS95 and you can only get Varsity Theater tickets for this show through the radio station. I believe Rob Thomas headlined this show last year. The show is this Wednesday - so you better look fast for Varsity Theater tickets.

Also announced was the Upright Citizens Brigade on November 5th. Now, I am not sure what this live show is going to include - I would assume maybe some stand up comedy? Varsity Theater tickets are on sale now for the Upright Citizens Brigade.

Also just announced:
9/12 - Mark Olson
10/25 - Matt Costa

Mark Olson tickets

Did you miss the Jayhawks three night stint at the First Avenue mainroom last weekend? If so, no need to fear, you have another chance to hear some of those jams on September 12th at the Varsity Theater when Jayhawks singer/guitarist Mark Olson performs his. The show is is solo, the rest of the Jayhawks will not be performing. This show will be a hot ticket, even in the wake of three headlining Jayhawks shows.

The Jayhawks, all founding members included, were present for last weekend's reunion shows at First Avenue. Each show was praised for its set list and live performance. Local acts like Romantica and The Strange Lights.

Varsity Theater tickets go on sale this Friday for the Mark Olson show. Expect Varsity Theater tickets to sell fast for this event - last time Gary Louris had a show at the Varsity Theater tickets sold so fast Gary Louris had to add another show.

So, if you are a die hard Jayhawks fan this is a pre-fall show you do not want to miss!

Varsity Theater tickets

Long time no see - but the Twins keep this music girl busy, busy these days!
Since I have last reported, there have been two major announcements as far as shows at the Varsity are concerned. Two of my favorite bands are coming to town: Heartless Bastards and Autolux.

The Heartless Bastards were in town during the winter opening for Wolfmother, however, I had to miss that one due to a steep ticket price and holiday funds. Wolfmother was at the State Theater, so I am much happier that I get to see them at the Varsity - where they belong! Varsity Theater tickets are on sale now for their Tuesday, July 27th show.

And as for Autolux I last saw them at the 7th Street Entry. The Varsity is quite a jump for them, I am hoping Autolux has a new album out that they can focus in on some new fans. Autolux is amazing, they have such a unique sound that should be enjoyed by all. Autolux will be in town on August 18th, Varsity Theater tickets went on sale last weekend for the show. Autolux will be touring in support of their new album (the first in many many years)Transit Transit

I can't wait to see these guys! See you at the shows!

Varsity Theater tickets

There are a few exciting shows coming up at the Varsity Theater! Some of which may have hard to find Varsity Theater tickets.

5/4 - Aqualung

5/6 - Quiet, Please featuring Low

5/11 - Shout Out Louds

5/17 - Flobots

5/25 - Mumford and Sons

6/18 - Delta Spirit

Varsity Theater tickets are sold out for the Mumford and Sons show (very buzzed about band) and the Quiet, Please featuring Low is also sold out. Alan Sparhawk of Low and Retribution Gospel Choir is a popular man these days - his bands are everywhere! And worth it for sure, both bands are very well received and well liked around these parts. Varsity Theater tickets are still available for the Flobots, Shout Out Louds and Delta Spirit.

Flobots:


Shout Out Louds:

Best of Twin Cities tickets

Every year the City Pages has their "Best of the Twin Cities" edition which lists some of the better places to eat/drink/shop/ be seen and heard in the Twin Cities. You will usually find a lot of your favorite places to eat and shop on this list. It also tends to favor new places and it has on many occasions suggested a new place to go out to eat or a new store to shop at. It is as rewarding for the businesses it promotes as it is useful to the patrons who want to try something new. Or, just see one of their favorite restaurants get recognized.

The other cool thing about Best of the Twin Cities, is that anyone can vote on it. The online voting thing is long, there are a million categories, but for the most part it is fair.

This year's Best of the Twin Cities Celebration is happening at the Varsity Theater. Varsity Theater tickets are on sale now for the Best of the Twin Cities Celebration featuring local songstress, Dessa and No Bird Sing. Both acts I am sure are most likely nominated for an award. It is a great way to get acquainted with two local artists and multiple local vendors presented by City Pages if you are not too familiar with them.

I would highly recommend on buying your Varsity Theater tickets for the City Pages Best of the Twins Cities celebration, this is a very popular event every year - it is not one to be missed!

Don't miss Minneapolis favorite, Dessa

XX Tickets

Well, concert weekend is officially over. Four concerts in three days. I was one of the very select few who had Varsity Theater tickets to see the XX on Friday. I got to the show at about 10pm and there were still people outside looking for tickets (the doors opened at 8!)

One of the more positive things I have to say about the Varsity Theater is that they do not over sell their shows. When Varsity Theater tickets are sold out, they are sold out. First Avenue sells more tickets than they should for a lot of shows making it impossible to move around to get a beer or find a bathroom. The Varsity Theater has made some changes and invested some money to make their venue better to accomate nights that are as sold out as the XX was.

XX tickets were in such demand that on Wednesday last week 89.3 the Current gave away a pair of ticket to the tenth caller, as they usually do, however, so many people called that it shut their phone system down. Pretty crazy, huh?!

The XX played all of their jams, "VCR" and "Basic Space" were the two I was waiting for. Their show was well orchestrated, very well rehearsed, and very well executed. My only complaint: dumb college kids that somehow got in there and started throwing glow sticks around, which they in turn threw at the band. NOT COOL. JJ opened the show. You may know their song "Ecstasy" which sample a Lil' Wayne song. I had no idea that JJ was an one woman operation. It was her and a screen showing deers running through the woods. Totally not what I expected!

After "Basic Space" I ran out the door to catch Deertick at the Triple Rock - like I said - it was concert weekend!