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Grand old times

Posted at 11:09 AM on June 1, 2007 by Christina Schmitt (5 Comments)

Here's a few local music show highlights for the weekend.

Friday, June 1
Drinking with Ian live television taping at First Avenue.

This is an awesome lineup for DWI (a recent City Pages cover story). Don Shelby, WCCO anchorman, takes top billing. Why is Don going to drink with Ian? I don't know. Superhopper is a musical guest, and it's going to be flippin hilarious to see lead singer Kermit take on Ian. Remember, "Eye of the Tiger Applies to Everything." Eleni Mandell will also appear on the show. Hear her this afternoon on The Current. She will also play later on in the 7th Street Entry with Martin Devaney.

Saturday and Sunday is the Red Hot Art festival in Stevens Square in Minneapolis. I always like this small festival in the park -- it's not overwhelming, has an urban feel and you can find some cool, affordable art. And there is music Saturday, 2-8:30 p.m. with Bla Bla Black Sheep, Gerald Prokop, ShugE, Painted Saints, Hangun Man, Chokecherry, and Gay Beast (check out their Web sites. The music is original). Hope it doesn't get rained out.

Sunday, June 3 is that grand old St. Paul tradition of going to the Grand Old Day festival on Grand Ave during the day, and then rolling over for the Turf Club Grand Old Stage that night.

At Grand Old Day, check out the Dixie's Stage, noon-5 p.m. with Tapes'n Tapes, The Alarmists, Grand Idol Winner, The Evening Rig and The Dad in Common (I really dig the Dad in Common). The Turf Club Grand Old Stage features Charlie Parr, Little Man and Mike Gunther.

And on Tuesday, June 5 The Current is teaming up with Yaris, Urban Outfitters, and Free Yr Radio to bring you a free show with Tapes 'n Tapes. This show is free and it's going to be packed. Maybe I'll see you squeezed next to the shoe section.

What are you doing this weekend?

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What am I doing this weekend? Why, going to the Heartless Bastards tonight at the 400, what else?! w00t!

[Only slightly miffed that the HB show did not make Christina's blog post]

Also planning to attend Grand Old Day on Sunday with the husband, via bicycle. I've been many times, but it's still a fun day (when the weather cooperates). I've learned from experience that finding a parking spot anywhere within 3 miles of Grand Ave on G.O.D. sucks the big one, and biking is good exercise.

Posted by Auntie | June 1, 2007 2:10 PM

Dude, I totally would have posted the HB show...if they were a local band. Wish I was going to that show!

Posted by Christina Schmitt | June 1, 2007 3:34 PM

Auntie,

Biking to Grand Ol Days is the only way to go. We will likely pass each other at some point during the afternoon.

I recall a couple G.O.D.'s ago riding up to see the Hold Steady followed by Har Mar Superstar when suddenly the sky dumped inches of rain on us in a very short period. And didn't Guided By Voices play just the year before? Great memories!

Posted by botski | June 1, 2007 4:04 PM

I'm gonna check out the Steeplejack reunion gig at the 400 on Saturday night. Ben Connelly and Andy Sullivan always gave the crowd their best when they were together in the 90's. Should be fun!

Posted by Tony Lopez | June 1, 2007 4:18 PM

Botski, I was there 2 years ago and we listened to the Hold Steady from the Street cuz Hubby wouldn't bother with getting wrist bands to enter the beer gardens. I wish I could have persuaded him to stay for Har Mar Stuperstar, but he was having none of it. See ya there!

Posted by Auntie | June 1, 2007 4:46 PM

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