FIRST AVENUE WEEKLY PRESS RELEASE: Giorgio Moroder–DJ Set, Hasan Minhaj, Umphrey’s McGee (two nights), plus Daddy–One Year Anniversary this weekend
Featured Show(s):
Giorgio Moroder, the founder of Disco, and electronic music pioneer, will be in the Twin Cities on Thursday, September 20 to play a special DJ Set in First Avenue’s Mainroom. Joining him as support will be DJ Jake Rudh (Transmission) and DJ Grant Mayland (Dark Energy). Tickets for this show go on sale to the public Friday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Known best for his work as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and his hit Netflix comedy special Homecoming King, the witty Hassan Minhaj will stop by Minneapolis’ State Theatre on Sunday, September 30 in support of his Before The Storm national tour. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m.
This fall, the versatile and unpredictable jam band, Umphrey’s McGee, make their return to the Palace Theatre in St. Paul for another two-night run on Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20. Aqueous opens both nights. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Show(s) This Week:
In celebration of their one-year anniversary, the wildly popular dance night, Daddy, will take place this Saturday, July 14 in First Avenue’s Mainroom with performances by Symone Smash It, Marcel Michelle-Mobama, Dua, Doña Pepa, NewBlackCity, GNAT Glitter Kink, Gigi Bernadette, MADRE T ROSA, and queenDuin. Tickets are on sale now.
JUST ANNOUNCED SHOWS:
Visit the First Avenue “Just Announced” page on the press release website.
NEW & NOTABLE UPDATES:
Matthew Francis Andersen is confirmed as support for Jason Eady at the Turf Club on Wednesday, July 11.
Billing Update for Rebel Rebel: Rock for Pussy XIV in the First Avenue Mainroom on Friday, July 13. Please note: A portion of the proceeds to benefit Feline Rescue. (Not Kitty Revolution.)
Ripper are confirmed as 1st of 3 for D.O.A. at the Turf Club on Monday, July 16.
Eli Bentley of Ginstrings is confirmed as the special guest for Jerry Day at the Turf Club on Wednesday, August 1. Updated billing is: Garcia/Grisman Tribute set by Max Graham of Kind Country and Eli Bentley of Ginstrings.
Another Heaven is confirmed as direct support, Subtle Beast as 1st of 3 for The Life And Times at Turf Club on Thursday, August 16.
Joe Hunt is confirmed to support Handmade Moments in the 7th St Entry on Saturday, August 18.
BLAHA and Butcher’s Union are confirmed as support for Hot Snakes at the Fine Line on Thursday, September 13.
Skegss are confirmed as direct support for The Frights in the 7th St Entry on Sunday, September 16.
The Shacks are confirmed as support for Django Django at the Fine Line on Thursday, October 4.