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Ben Allen
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All Smiles All Night with Justin Martin at the Hideout
Last updated on January 9th, 2020 at 11:37 amJustin Martin took over the Hideout last Friday night with the commanding presence of a true veteran...
Conversations with a Rock and Roll Legend and Vampire: Nick Cave at Pantages
A night of conversation with Nick Cave went exactly like you’d expect with a 62 year-old self-proclaimed rock and roll legend. But it also went...
Vive la France: Polo & Pan Live at First Avenue
If you were at First Avenue last night for Polo & Pan and you closed your eyes and concentrated just so, you could have convinced...
Hot Chip Brought Danceteria Back To First Ave
Last updated on September 18th, 2019 at 03:30 pmIf there was a British version of the movie “Nerds,” the movie band would probably look a...
jackLNDN is No Lionel Richie, But He’s Still Pretty Good – Live at the Entry
Last updated on September 9th, 2019 at 11:01 am“Hi, my name is Jack and I’m from London.” jackLNDN’s show at 7th Street Entry started exactly...
Dennis Lloyd and Morgan Saint’s Quasi Battle of the Bands at Amsterdam Hall
I originally signed up to cover Dennis Lloyd to see how his laid back, laissez-faire style transferred into a live setting. I expected that, upon...
Celebrating 40 Years of Music with The Specials at First Ave
It’s always a treat to see a band like The Specials, who have their own star on First Avenue’s famed outside wall, grace the stage....
Gogol Bordello Made a Riot of a Minnesotan Crowd at the Palace
Last updated on June 4th, 2019 at 09:15 pmIf you ever want a shot of humanity, be it a shot in the arm or served...
FKJ Scorched the Skyway Theatre Last Night
It could easily take a ten-person crew to accomplish what FKJ does in a single show, and it would provide enough work to keep everyone...
Manila Killa Lit Up the Entry on a Thursday
When I arrived at the Entry for Manila Killa‘s show on Thursday night, opener, AObeats, was still onstage, and he looked about as comfortable with...