Dear Ryan Cabrera, What Happened?

Remember when Ashlee Simpson had a show on MTV and she was dating that clean cut, looks like he could be in a boy band, guy named Ryan Cabrera? His music career was also managed by Joe Simpson, so not only was Ryan dating his daughter, but he also bought the right to keep a very close eye on the two of them.
Well, times have changed.
Ryan Cabrera circa the Ashlee Simpson Show:



Ryan Cabrera circa 2008






OK, that is enough pictures, but I really cannot believe my eyes.
Did aliens abduct him and replace his body? This is kind of like trying to pass Carlos Mencia off as Jerry Seinfeld - it's just not gonna happen!

One of my co-workers pointed out to me that he looks like the love child of Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp. Baffling! No more blond hair! Oh, and did I mention he is dating Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Rilo Keough.

I'm not sure if Varsity Theater Tickets for this show will sell fast or not, I find it hard to believe that Ryan will belt out his old top 40 jams with a new outlook on his image. However, he's gotta pack the fans in the Varsity somehow.



Ryan Cabrera
Monday June 23rd, 2008
All Ages, Doors at 6:00, Music at 6:30
Tickets on sale now!

Warlocks Tickets

I would like to just reiterate that I am so excited for The Warlocks show! I was at Lambeau Field for a Vikings Packers game last time they were in town, so am I a little excited to see one of my favorite bands? Yeah! Just a little.
I've seen Shy at the Turf Club a few times and there has been plenty of room for their fans, but I don't know how everyone is going to fit at the Turf Club. The Warlocks are usually a 400 Bar staple so I'm a little confused as to why they chose the Turf Club.

One more time:
I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE WARLOCKS!!!!!!!!!

....and did I mention the Black Angels are opening?



See you there!

Annuals show Announced at the Varsity Theater

North Carolina indie rockers The Annuals have announced a show at the Varsity Theater later this summer. The Annuals are know for their acclaim with Pitchfork media.
The founding member, Alan Baker, started this band as a side project to his other band Sunfold.
The Annuals released the critically acclaimed "Be He Me" in 2006 and are now touring in support of their "Wet Zoo" EP.

If you like the Arcade Fire and Animal Collective, you are sure to enjoy the Annuals live show as well.



The Annuals, Friday, June 13th 5:30 pm - All Ages

VON BONDIES JUST ANNOUNCED!!!!

Detroit's own Von Bondies have just announced a show at the Varsity Theater in June. The first week of June is really shaping up to be a huge week for concerts.

You may remember the Von Bondies radio hit a couple summers ago, "C'Mon, C'Mon."
They kind of got the one hit wonder label slapped on them, but the best song on the album was never even released as a single - "Poison Ivy" is a great song!
Varsity Theater tickets for this show are on sale now. Because there is another show after the Von Bondies this will be an early show, the doors open and 5:30 pm.



Von Bondies at the Varsity Theater, June 7th, 2008.

And stay late for Dance Band with BFF and Solid Gold!

The Warlocks Are Coming to Town!

I know the Turf Club isn't anywhere remotely close to the Varsity Theater nor will you need a Varsity Theater ticket for the show, but there are a couple awesome bands coming to the metro area that I think you should know about.
The Warlocks and The Black Angels are playing at the Turf Club in St. Paul (it's on Snelling and University).
The last time The Warlocks were in town I had to be out of town (I was at the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings game at Lambeau Field!)
The Warlocks are the kind of band whose line up constantly changes. They are also plagued with money troubles, their record label dropped them, their trailer with all their equipment was stolen a couple years ago. But none of this changes that they make some great music.

AND Austin, Texas's Black Angels will be opening the show. The Black Angels are touring in support of their new album and like the Warlocks, their live show is not one that you want to miss!




The Warlocks with special guests The Black Angels
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008, 8pm 21+

SNOWDEN AT THE VARSITY THEATER

Indie rockers, Snowden have just announced a show at the Varsity Theater next month.
Varsity Theater tickets for this show will probably go fast will all the airplay the band has been getting on local radio station89.3 Current.

Snowden is from Atlanta, Georgia.
This is one of the band's first large scale headlining tours. In the past Snowden has toured with the Arcade Fire and Kings of Leon. Fun trivia fact: hey get their name from Howard Snowden, a fictional character from the novel Catch 22 by Joseph Heller.


You can catch Snowden at the Varsity Theater on May 24th @ doors at 8pm, music starts at 9pm 18+

JESSE MALIN AT THE VARSITY!!!!!

My love for Ryan Adams is no secret to those who know me well - so it comes as no shock that I support his friend and collaborative musician, Jesse Malin. You may have seen him before, he has played at First Avenue in his own headlining tour and has also opened and played with Ryan Adams on his various tour stops here.

Jesse Malin at The Varsity Theater
Thursday, April 10th, 2008 @ 8pm 18+

Jesse Malin tickets are sure to sell out fast for this Varsity Theater event!