Langhorne Slim tickets

Singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim just announced a show at the Varsity Theater on December 11th.

Langhorne Slim started out as a touring musician with the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players. Their Bonnaroo Music Festival appearance introduced the band to a wide range of audience members. Since contuing as a solo artist Langhorne Slim has toured with The Avett Brothers, Cake, The Violent Femmes, Josh Ritter, Lucero, Murder By Death, the Drive by Truckers, and Jeffery Lewis just to name a few.

Varsity Theater tickets are on sale now for Langhorne Slim on Saturday, December 11th. This is an 18+ show.

Varsity Theater tickets

This was a super busy week for the campus area music venues. The Triple Rock (located on the west bank) and the Varsity Theater had a ton of great shows last week. The Varsity Theater started off last week with the Matt Costa, continued the next night with the Black Angels, and Wednesday night brought the Vaselines to town.

The Triple Rock kicked off Monday with Sleigh Bells, Wednesday night with All Time Low, and Friday night Deer Tick was in town.

I went to the Black Angels show and the Deer Tick show. Varsity Theater tickets for the Black Angels were still available at the door, which was a little disappointing there were not more people there. The Black Angels put on such a great show, and the Strongbows were nice and cold.

As for Deer Tick, they are pretty much my new favorite band to see live. I said this in April when I saw them last, that they were the best band I've seen in five years and I still hold that to them. They just absolutely phenomenal. Deer Tick is a young band who you can tell, still truly enjoy playing together. I can't wait to see them again!


I la la love these guys!

Vaselines tickets

Rocktober week is officially here. I was so excited to see the Vaselines, but I have so many other shows this week that was I thinking of sitting this one out. The other selling factor was super buzzed band the Dum Dum Girls were the opening act. However, First Avenue (who is presenting/promoting) the show announced today that the Dum Dum Girls had to cancel their appearance due to an 'unforeseen family emergency.' I hope they're ok!

Varsity Theater tickets are still on sale for the Vaseline's show sans the Dum Dum Girls. I am sure that masterminds behind First Ave's operation will be able to find someone to take their place with no problem.

See you at the show?! Maybe baby.

Vaselines Tickets

Were you ever a Nirvana fan like myself? If you were this post will definitely hit some nostalgia tunes on this show. I remember being in 3rd grade staying up super late to watch Nirvana's Unplugged in New York performance on MTV. One of the jams they played was "Jesus Don't Want me for a Sunbeam." Right before they play it Kurt goes "we do it the Vaselines way." Years later and when my musical taste matured beyond the Backstreet Boys, I checked out the Vaselines. And Kurt was right, they are awesome. He often voiced his love for the Vaselines and was photographed in their band shirts all the time. Not to mention Nirvana covered "Molly's Lips" and "Son of A Gun" - they were definitely a fan of their jams.

The Vaselines are touring in support of their new album, "Sex with an X.". After Kurt died in 1994 they kind of disappeared, but reunited in 2009. The amount of money they made in royalties I'm sure was enough to let them a lead a comfortable lifestyle. I must admit I am curious to see these guys, I can't wait to go to the show! Varsity Theater tickets are on sale now for the Vaselines show on Wednesday, October 27th. The Dum Dum Girls open! Omg !


See you at the show!

Dark Star Orchestra on October 21st

On October 21st, the Dark Star Orchestra will perform live at the Varsity Theater. The Dark Star Orchestra is a United States tribute band to the Grateful Dead. They formed in 1997 and are based out of Chicago. There are currently 7 members in the Dark Star Orchestra. Their performances mimic some of the 2,500 shows Grateful Dead performed, down to the last detail. The group performs up to 200 times a year. Purchase your Dark Star Orchestra tickets today to see them live at the Varsity Theater!

Autolux on August 18th

On August 18th, Autolux will be performing at the Varsity Theater. The Los Angeles trio consists of Eugene Goreshter, Greg Edwards, and Carla Azar. Autolux began performing in 2000 and have an alternative rock/art rock/shoegaze style. The group has been noted for being a great band to catch live and for their performances. Their first album was titled "Future Perfect" in 2004 and "Transit Transit" in 2010. Purchase your Autolux tickets today!

Ari Herstand tickets

Well, all things must come to and end. And in this case it is Ari Herstand's Minneapolis residence. You may recognize his name from the countless fliers around the campus area - he has certainly played a lot of shows. Ari is leaving MPLS to pursue other endeavors in Los Angeles.

Before Ari leaves, however, he is having a major going away party at his favorite venue - The Varsity Theater. The list of performers is pretty extensive: ReadyGoes, Roster McCabe, White Light Riot, The Alarmists, Cedar Avenue, Gabriel Douglas, Joey Ryan and Sarah Winters. Varsity Theater tickets are on sale now for this show. It is important to not that the Varsity Theater twittered today about how there are a very limited amount of Varsity Theater tickets left for this show.

Ari also posted a very long post on his blog regarding his reasons for leaving Minneapolis. They seem valid and I understand with some of what he is saying. But for the most part, you are going to have haters in every music scene no matter what part of the globe you go to. Not everyone can be pleased, there will always be a negative nancy. If you would like to read his letter to mpls you can do so here.