Somethin’ to Du: Go to First Ave’s annual ‘Mats Tribute

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You know that for the past three years First Ave has hosted a ‘Mats tribute concert that benefits Twin Cities Music Community Trust, right? And for the past three years we’ve been able to giveaway tickets to lucky PaulWesterberg.net readers. This year is no different. What is different? This year they’ll be paying tribute to ol’ Sorry Ma Forgot to Take Out the Trash, which. . . hang on to your hearing aids and canes. . . turned 30 in August.

If you’re looking for somethin’ to du on Friday, November 25 leave a comment and we’ll give away two pairs of tickets. To enter, just leave a comment and we’ll notify winners Friday. Good Luck!

Performing in the First Avenue Mainroom
House Band
The 4onthefloor
Red Pens
Story Of The Sea feat David Campbell and Jim McGuinn
BNLX
Night Moves
Black Church Service

Performing in the 7th St Entry
Poverty Hash
The White & Lazy All-Stars
High On Stress
Martin Devaney
Ashleigh Still
John Swardson

Plus special guest vocalists:
Arzu (Pink Mink)
Brendan Green (The Goondas)
Brian Vanderwerf (Chooglin’)
Chris Besinger (STNNNG)
Christy Hunt (Pink Mink)
Curran Folsom
Curtiss A
Dale T. Nelson (Otto’s Chemical Lounge)
Dude Weather
Erik Hendriksson (2010 contest winner)
Gabe Douglas (The 4onthefloor)
Jacob Mullis (Fort Wilson Riot)
Joey Ryan (Joey Ryan & the Inks)
John Swardson
Nick Leet (High on Stress)
Orion Treon (Phantom Tails)
Reed Wilkerson (The Japhies)
Sarah Nienaber (Gospel Gossip)

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Read more | Comments (2) | | November 22nd, 2011

Tommy Stinson playing First Ave May 20th

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My paulwesterberg.net inbox is usually filled to the brim with email. Most of them are requests for Paul (who I am not) to play somewhere or like this (and I quote), “I’m a great admirer of you and your music! I would therefore be very happy if you could send me 2 handsigned (autographed) photos of you.”

You have no idea how much self-restraint it takes to not sign a few photos of myself. Specifically this one from my junior year in high school (rock on 1987).

So you must forgive me that it’s taken so long to pass on this notice from Gimme Noise about Tommy’s upcoming show at First Ave, where they try to stir up some rumors about how might join Tommy on stage.

Tickets are $12 at First Ave’s site.

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Read more | Comments (7) | | April 11th, 2011

Ticket giveaway: Go see the Replacements’ Tribute at First Ave on Nov 26

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So yeah, First Avenue and a bunch of illustrious musical types are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Tim (the second best ‘Mats album ever) on Friday, November 26th — the day after Thanksgiving y’all.

Here’s a little preview of what you can expect to see if you go:

If you’d like to go we’ve got FIVE (5) sets of tickets to give away. So you and a friend can go. To enter, just leave a comment and if we get more than five entries we’ll use Random.org to choose five winners on Monday, November 22nd so you have plenty of time to plan. Sound good?

Here’s a full list of who you can expect to see. Plus, don’t forget they’ll be performing “Tim” from beginning to end.
Performing in the Main Room:
The Honeydogs
Pink Mink
The White and Lazy All-Stars (featuring members of Chooglin)
Story of the Sea (featuring David Campbell and Jim McGuinn
Communist Daughter
The Goondas
Sex Rays
Sons of Gloria
and more!

Performing in the Entry:
Stook! and the Jukes
Adam Levy
Bethany Larson and the Bee’s Knees
Eliza Blue
Gini Doods
John Swardson
Ashleigh Still
Dan Israel
Ryan Paul
Mayda
Brianna Lane
Martin Devaney
and more!

Plus, special guest vocalists:
Arzu Gokcen (Pink Mink)
Ben Kyle (Romantica)
Brian Vanderwerf (Chooglin)
Dale T. Nelson (Otto’s Chemical Lounge)
Dude Weather (Jimmy Gaines)
Janey Winterbauer (Astronaut Wife)
Jim Walsh
John Solomon (Communist Daughter)
Josh Grier (Tapes ‘N Tapes)
Justin Pierre (Motion City Soundtrack)
and more!

Get all the details over on First Ave’s website.

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Read more | Comments (12) | | November 17th, 2010