Keller Williams (No! Not the Realator)

The one man band jam, Keller Williams, will be in town for a show at the Varsity on October 22nd, 2009. He has a jam band fan following, Keller Williams has played with Yonder Mountain String Band, String Cheese Incident, Umphrey's McGee and Ratdog. All of which are huge jam bands.
I'm not sure if Varsity Theater tickets for this show will be in demand or not, however, I am assuming that most people will buy tickets for this show last minute. Varsity Theater tickets will sit around for Keller Williams and then fly out of the box office.

Check out Keller Williams' music on his Myspace page here.

Keller Williams tickets go on sale this Saturday!



The show is 18+

Did anyone go to Phoenix?

So did anyone make it to the Phoenix show? I am curious as to how it played out. I heard that the AC was broke at the Varsity and the show was completely sold out - what an interesting and sweaty night that must have been!

In other Varsity news indie stars Ra Ra Riot have announced a return show to Minneapolis this September. They are still promoting their debut, The Rhumb Line, on a lengthy headlining tour starting in September. Some dates they will be still an opening act for bands Death Cab for Cutie, The New Pornographers, and Andrew Bird. On the dates Ra Ra Riot will headline the openers will be Princeton and Maps & Atlases.

I'm pretty sure that last time Ra Ra Riot was in town they played at First Avenue, which holds 400-500 more people. If this is a show you're really wanting to attend be sure to buy your Varsity Theater tickets now. Ra Ra Riot tickets at the Varsity Theater are on sale now!



Ra Ra Riot
Thursday, September 17th, show is 18+

Josh Ritter show announced!

Singer/sound writer Josh Ritter will be in town for a Varsity Theater. He is taking a break from the Fine Line, which is where Josh Ritter usually plays when he is in town.
Born in Moscow, Idaho, Josh Ritter has a very traditional story of his rise to success. Starting out playing small clubs and open mic nights around his college town he caught the eye of a an Irish band, the Frames, and eventually went back to Ireland with them to record and make music.
After learning how much he made on cd sales at open mic nights Josh Ritter was able to make enough money to stop odd coffee shop jobs and just do music full time. The following album, Golden Age of Radio cost Ritter only $1000 to make.

He was signed to V2 Records in 2005 and is currently touring in support of his latest album.

Varsity Theater tickets for Josh Ritter are on sale now and will sell out fast - all of Josh's shows have sold out at the Fine Line!


Josh Ritter at the Varsity with special guest Joe Pug, Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Alt Country Rocker Just Announced at the Varsity

Ryan Bingham has announced a show at the Varsity that is only a month away. He has a dedicated fan base so be sure to buy your Varsity Theater tickets soon so you don't miss the show! It's on the 13th, which is barely a month away.

June 2, 2009 Ryan Bingham and The Dead Horses released their third album titled "Roadhouse Sun" via Lost Highway Records. If you are an alt country star the place you want to be signed to is Lost Highway - that is the label that Ryan Adams and Lucinda Williams call home.

Varsity Theater tickets go on sale Saturday for this show.



Don't miss the show! Ryan has gotten some great reviews of the new album!

ps, go see The Hangover ... it's the funniest movie I've seen since Superbad!

Matthew Sweet is coming to town!

One of alternative music's indie grandfathers, Matthew Sweet, has announced a show at the Varsity Theater this summer. Even if you can't quite place Matthew Sweet, I know you've heard him on the Current. Matthew Sweet is famous for his vast musical catalog, but most notably 1991's 'Girlfriend.'



Everyone remembers this one! I knew my Uncle George had a copy, my Aunt Rene had a copy - anyone who was cool had a copy!

18 years later Matthew Sweet is still touring and recording music. Matthew Sweet's more current endeavors involve Susanna Hoff, former Bangles member, which result in their side project, Sid and Susie. They are releasing their second album of cover, "Under the Covers Volume 2" on July 2nd.
Varsity Theater tickets are on sale now for this show. Buy your Varsity Theater tickets for this now, Matthew Sweet sells out First Ave every time he is in town, and the Varsity Theater is much smaller!


Catch Matthew Sweet Wednesday, June 24th 2009 @ 7:30pm
Opening act TBA

To go to the Doves or not.

So the Doves show is only a week away. I am dying to go, but I have been to so many concerts lately that the novelty is starting to wear off, I'm just getting kind of burned out, you know? It's a little frustrating because I have been dying to see the Doves since I became a fan about 5 years ago. They don't tour very often, let alone the stage, and let alone the MIDWEST, but I'm still not sold yet. The $110 Springsteen ticket last week still has me in the hole a bit. Varsity Theater tickets for this show are still available, however, I just shouldn't spend the money!

To go or not to go - that is the question!

Maybe I will see you there!




The Doves, Thursday, May 28th at the Varsity Theater
Dinkeytown, Minneapolis
Wild Light opens the show, doors at 7pm

Sounds like The Sounds are in town!

Yup! It's finally Friday! That means the Sounds are in town! I have my Varsity theater tickets ready to go and a new dress to wear, but I don't know if its going to be warm enough - it looks like its going to rain tonight. I just tried to call to see what time the sounds start tonight and the lady at the office totally hung up on me! She said that is not determined until doors open and to call back. Before I could say "thank you" she had already hung up. Bad customer service!

Well, I am going to leave work here in a few to get ready for the show ... see you there! And i really hope there are no riots in Dinkeytown tonight - I would really like to not get arrested - this girl has to work in the morning!