Pete Yorn is just around the corner

Time flies when you're having fun in the summer, right?
It was just awhile ago that Pete Yorn announced not one, but 2 shows at the Fine Line and that is already next week. Fine Line Music Cafe tickets are on sale now for the both shows next week. I don't think either one is sold out, but they will so buy your Fine Line tickets soon!

Be sure to check out Pete Yorn and Scartlett Johanson's "Break Up" album of duets this fall, I am sure you will get an earful about the special side project at the shows next week!

See you at the show!

R&B singer Montell Jordan has just announced a show in September at the Fine Line.
If you find yourself asking "Who is Montell Jordan?" I assure you, you have heard a Montell Jordan - if you have ever watched a movie with a party scene in it there is no doubt "This Is How We Do It" was played.

In case you cannot remember here is the video (I couldn't get the video to post in my blog so all I have is the link!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZwcNu1xg_A

Fine Line Music Cafe tickets go on sale Friday for the Montell Jordan show!


Montell Jordan, Friday, September 25th 2009 - this show is 21+

Get Your Two Way Monologues Ready!!

Norway's one, the only, Sondre Lerche just announced a show at the Fine Line for a show on September 20th - which is only one week before the VIKINGS HOME OPENER!!! That of course will be a big deal because Brett Favre will a Viking. Ok, I know nothing has been announced yet, but come on, they bought a condo in Edina! What more proof do you need!?

Anyways, back to Sondre Lerche. He will be touring in support of his new album 'Hearbeat Radio' on September 8th. Fine Line tickets for Sondre Lerche's show go on sale tomorrow.

If you think his name sounds familiar you may recognize his name and face from the movie 'Dan in Real Life' where he not only did the entire soundtrack, but also is in the movie with has band during the wedding scene at the end of the movie. I was pleastanly suprised not only how good the movie was, but it was nice seeing one of my favorite musicians in a movie. The year that I lived in Milwaukee and kept to myself I listened to a lot of Sondre Lerche!

See you at the show!

Crash, I'm the Last Splash

Hold your hats! Twin sisters Kim and Kelly Deal are bringing their Breeders act to Minneapolis. Even if you're not quite sure who the Breeders are, you for sure know the name Kim Deal. She was in that little band you might have heard of called the Pixies.

The Breeders released Fate Fatal in April of this year and are touring in support of it. Fine Line tickets are on sale now for this show.

Fun trivia fact: Kelly Deal used to live in St. Paul for a brief period of time in late 1990's. AND she was in a band called 'Last Hard Men' with none other than Sebastian Bach and Jimmy Chamberlin. They recorded an album in 1997, however, it was not released until 2001 because they could not find a label to release it.
I wonder if Kelly Deal still lives here? Regardless, I'm sure she will have a lot of local friends on the Fine Line guest list.

Not One, But Two Pete Yorns!

As if one show wasn't enough - Pete Yorn will be playing not one but two shows at the Fine Line. Pete Yorn is touring in support of his new album "Back and Forth" which was released on the 23rd.
I had no idea that Pete Yorn was so popular. Apparently he has a huge live show following that necessitates two back to back shows at the Fine Line. This is surprising to me because he has not had a single that has recieved any air play since his "Music for the Morning After" album - which I will admit, I totally owned a copy of. I had a huge crush on Pete Yorn when that album came out ... I couldn't resist.

To further prove his fan base here is an interesting piece of information: during the iTunes pre-sale, BACK AND FOURTH sold 11,672 digital copies, driving the album to Top 10 status (reached No. 4 on iTunes Album Chart) before it had even been officially released.

I stand corrected. Perhaps Pete Yorn will sell out both shows at the Fine Line. Maybe there are that many people that still listen to him! In that case it would be in your best interest to decide on the show you want to go to buy your Fine Line tickets accordingly. Apparently Pete Yorn tickets are a hot commodity.



Catch Pete Yorn at the Fine Line Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th.

Basilica Block Party Battle of the Bands!

The Basilica Block Party is July 10th and 11th this year. There are actually a few pretty good acts this year for Basilica, they must have fired the person doing the booking the past few years. Because the past few years the Basilica Block Party has had some real clunkers as far as headliners, but this year they have the Black Crowes, The Jayhawks, Counting Crows, The Hold Steady and Tapes n Tapes.

But before the party even begins there is a contest at the Fine Line Music Cafe that has been going on and will continue for the next few weeks for a spot on one of the stages at the Block Party.

So, Thursday, June 18th there will a round of Battle of the Bands at the Basilica Block Party. Fine Line tickets are not needed for this event, however, there is only a 4 dollar cover at the door. There are three bands competing at this round: Dim Light Shining, Stealing Seconds, & Postina.

If you're looking for something cheap to do on a Thursday night it looks like this is your best bet!

Cheap Cover for a Saturday Night

There are not a lot of great concerts coming to the Fine Line on their upcoming events calendar, but the Fine Line concert calendar is packed with a lot of local shows. If you're looking for something fun to do this coming Saturday that does not involve Grand Ole Days in St. Paul, you can check out the tribute show at the Fine Line. No Fine Line tickets are needed for this show, there is only a $6 cover. For a cover downtown on a Saturday night that is really not that bad!

The cover show on Saturday showcases music from Radiohead, Pink Floyd, and Rush. An interesting line up, I know.
The line ups are as follows:

What's That? A Radiohead Project (check them out here!)

Exit Stage Right (Rush)

The Mad Buggers (Pink Floyd)

The Fine Line calendar is packed with local bands and events so if you are looking to see local talent or looking to find a cheap cover at a bar.

I will be at Treasure Island all weekend, so if you go to the show let me know how it was!