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November 23, 2004
From now until finals, rock out Twin Cities - style with this guide
As each school week draws to a close, students across campus ask about what’s going on over the weekend. Plans are made, parties are started, and people spend as much time as humanly possible having fun and ignoring their homework.
As nice as this sounds, there isn’t much going on around campus, or even in locations nearby campus, and students quickly tire of the same oldčlike dinner at Sorin and renting a movie. How boring.
However, salvation is in sight for the discouraged weekend music-lovers and party-goers.
There are several key venues located in the Twin Cities. None are in St. Paul, unfortunately, but most are still within a 15- or 20-minute drive or bus ride.
The Triple Rock Social Club is located on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota campus, right off I-94 and Cedar Ave.
The rumors of First Avenue closing finally resulted in action two weeks ago when the Cities’ most storied venue shut its doors. Luckily, the doors are opening again this week, thanks to legal action taken against the club owner by two former managers (and now current owners). First Avenue is in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, 15 minutes by car.
Across the street from First Avenue, in the midst of downtown, is the Target Center, home to multiple sporting events (Timberwolves basketball, this time of year) and concerts each week.
Just a few blocks away from First Avenue is the popular Quest Club, co-owned by Prince.
Inside is a main room for larger events, and upstairs is the art- and plastic treeąfilled Ascot Room, which often features smaller, more intimate shows.
And it just so happens that the Quest Club is only about a block away from some of the best pizza in the Twin Cities area: Pizza LucÄ.
Are you now riled up and ready for an intensive week of shows? Here we go.
Thursday, Nov. 25
To kick off Thanksgiving break, skip class tomorrow to see Sparta, former members of the popular At the Drive-In, work the room at the Quest Club. Also playing are Further Seems Forever, Copeland, and Sunshine. This show is all-ages. Doors open at five, and it runs $13. Later, in an upstairs after-party, Hamline band the Diary Concept will be playing for those not yet ready to call it a night.
Friday, Nov. 26
Sparta not quite your style? Head out to the Triple Rock Social Club for the Fobia 10-year video release party. This party is a 21+, so dig out the fakes, kids. Show’s at 10 p.m. and cost is TBA, but a fantastic time is guaranteed.
Saturday, Nov. 27
If skipping class wasn’t an option, wait until after all that family time and go to the Quest Club to watch Lars Fredrickson and the Bastards create the world’s largest circle pit. Also playing are the rowdy Roger Miret and the Disasters. This is an all-ages show for $12. Ask mom and dad for the money. They’ll be good for it.
Forgot about the street-punk genre right after high school? The other option tonight is running over to the Triple Rock Social Club to see some of the best local punk bands Minneapolis has to offer. Headlining the show is Small Towns Burn a Little Slower, following my personal favorite, the Cardinal Sin (ex-members of Cadillac Blindside and the Crush). Also appearing are Maiden Korea and Lies in the Effort. This is an all-ages show, doors are at five, and it only costs $6, so you can save some money!
If early isn’t your style, then show up for the late show at nine that night,. Don’t forget that this one is 21+, though! Small Towns Burn a Little Slower and the Cardinal Sin are still playing, but in addition to those bands are Dying Midwestern and Drama Club, and the show is still only $6.
Wednesday, Dec. 1
After a brief period of time off, the rock starts right back up on at the Triple Rock Social Club with the well-loved Chicago punk band U.S. Maple, playing with Sicbay, the Stunning, and Diamonds. Keep in mind that this show is 21+ and doesn’t start until nine that night, but it will only be $8.
Friday, Dec. 3
Next in line at the Triple Rock Social Club is the Honeydogs, appearing with Alicia Wiley and the Obsoletes at nine that evening. Bring a 10-dollar bill and your ID to get in, it’s 21+.
Not 21? Head out to the Museum of American Art at seven in the evening with a five-dollar bill to see Askeleton and local punk band the Soviettes play.
Saturday, Dec. 4
Want to wait until Saturday night to rock out? Go to the Triple Rock Social Club for the Midnight Evils, the Soviettes, Superhopper and Big Business (featuring ex-members of the Murder City Devils) to play for the Triple Rock sixth-anniversary show at nine that night. This is a 21+ show and the price is TBA.
Wednesday, Dec. 8
Continue loving music and go right back to the Quest Club for the ever-famous Kenny Wayne Shepherd at seven that evening. Your parents will love you for it and probably reimburse you the $25 it costs to get in the door.
Thursday, Dec. 9
It will have been awhile since First Avenue has seen a lot of action, but the Reverend Horton Heat will remind people that the venue is still alive and kicking. For only $7 in advance and $14 at the door, you can spend an evening remembering the good times starting at six that night.
Saturday, Dec. 11
Take a few days off from dancing and study for finals. Then, it’s the Triple Rock Social Club for Remember Chicago with the Effigies, the Arrivals, the Virgin Whores, and the Matics at nine that night, it is 21+ so bring your ID and wallet. Price is TBA.
Posted by msveum at November 23, 2004 11:15 AM
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