Plastic Believers + Carlo Marx
@ Honey
205 E Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis
7 p.m. / 21+ / $4
Here at l'etoile, we love us some local music duos. From BLNX and The Night to Red Pens and Lookbook, when the power of two is harnessed, the result is typically nothing less than epic aural goodness. New local pair, the Plastic Believers, are no exception. Dubbed “New Order-meets-a-haunted Alison Moyet,” Plastic Believers features the tasty synthpop sounds of husband-wife team, Sahil and Kelly, whose dreamy, echoed vocals lead listeners on a spacey journey through the experimental. Tonight, join Plastic Believers, Carlo Marx (of UMAMI), and the Adventure Time DJs for a pre-Xmas dance bash sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
Click HERE for the Facebook event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 22ND
Vampire Hands (original members) with Shaws, Voytek, and Wave Pool
@ Turf Club
1601 University Ave
St. Paul
9 p.m. / 21+
Those nostalgic for the "old days" at the Turf Club when psychedelia ruled the scene wont want to stay in this evening, as original Vampire Hands member Colin Johnson returns from Montana to play a one-off reunion show. Tonight, the Turf boasts a slick line up of bands that will get you properly pumped for holiday schmoozing (and boozing, if your family is anything like ours). Rock out to the festive stylings of Vampire Hands, Shaws, Voytek, and newbies to watch Wave Pool...and consider it an early x-mas gift to yourself!
Click HERE for the Turf site
NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 29TH
HANUKCRUSH!
@ Cause
3001 Lyndale Ave. S
Minneapolis
8 p.m. / $5 Dec 21 & 23 / Other Dates: No Cover
Is there a more appropriate way to celebrate Hanukkah than numerous kick-ass bands rocking out for EIGHT consecutive nights? Possibly, but we’re pretty sure it wouldn't be nearly as loud or even close to the level of fun promised by HANUKCRUSH! All the goyim will find plenty to like as a menorah's worth of bands takes the stage for every evening of the 'festival of lights'. Local space rock supergroup Dream Crusher anchors the performances each night along with special guests and favorites like The Rope, Sex Rays, Mayda, I Am Satellite, Speeds the Name and others for more than 30 bands in all. Nyteowl perform a CD release set tonight, while Minneapolis punkers Dying Midwestern reunite for a show this Friday. Games – presumably involving dreidels – DJ's and special bartending talent round out the entertainment. Find a night to come down and say Mazel tov, eh?
Click HERE for the Cause site
HANUKCRUSH PROMO! from Mo McNichols on Vimeo.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 22ND
Gentle Lovers presents: Hot Toddies & Hot Bodies at Clubhouse Jager
@ Clubhouse Jäger
923 Washington Ave. N.
Minneapolis
9 p.m. / 21+/ Free
Ease into the season this Thursday with DJ duo Grant Cutler and Allegra Oxborough of Gentle Lovers. These two cuties bring the heat with their old school classics and sexy RnB. We hope you’re in the mood to be merry because an evening of "slow jams, sweet yams, and delicious hot toddies" awaits you.
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FRIDAY DECEMBER 23RD
DJ Vinyl Venus + Brick's Birthday Bash
@ Nick & Eddie's Back Bar
1612 Harmon Place
Minneapolis
9 p.m. / 21+ / free
The terms “dirt box” and “glitter” may not sound like they would fit together, but if anyone could make them sound sexy, it's the fierce Venus DeMars of All the Pretty Horses. Tonight, join the glam diva for the 2nd installment of “Dirt-Box 'Glitter' Fridays,” a 95% vinyl affair into 80's punk and new wave, classic disco, Motown, underground and – of course – glitz 'n' glam. Who can resist? Get extra spoiled as tonight doubles as the b-day celebration for local music scenester Raymond (Brick) Albright. Move it to sassy jams from Venus all night long, plus a few funky tunes from Brick. Why? Because you're worth it.
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FRIDAY DECEMBER 23RD
RECESS w/ Willy Joy + Booka B & Espada
@ Varsity
1308 4th St SE
Minneapolis
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. / 18+ / $7 or $5 w/ RSPV
Celebrate RECESS' 1 year anniversary with a killer pre-Xmas dance set headlined by MN-bred/Chicago-based producer/DJ Willy Joy. A staple in the clubbing community with a pretty bright resume, dancefloor monster Willy Joy has worked with Rob Threezy, Diplo, Brodinski and Sinden, labels like Fool's Gold, Plant Music and Trouble & Bass, and can boast the title of Kid Sister's DJ, not to mention named one of URB Magazine's “Next 100 Artists to Watch.” Expect bonerattling bass remixes with booty shaking tropical drum combos and original productions. Plus, check ultra impressive old skool deejaying from MPLS Wants Vs Needs resident DJ duo Booka B & Espada, sure to bring electro soul & raw dubstep bass-driven turntable gems. And, per usual, be blown away by interactive digital video curated by the VJ masters of Playatta. Oh yes, Santa heard your prayers and delivered you a bass-heavy Christmas. Elf thanking is optional.
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FRIDAY DECEMBER 23RD
Arcwelder/Safewords/Red Pens
@ Turf Club
1601 University Ave W
St. Paul
9 p.m. / 21+ / $8
MPLS rock veteran's Arcwelder lit up the late 80's/early 90's local scene with their post-punk influenced tracks, punchy rhythm riffs and distortion-heavy melodies. Oh yeah, the tripod is still here and ready to zap you out of a dreary winter. Tonight, catch live sets from punk rockers, Safewords – featuring Jeremy Ward of STNNNG – plus artful Sonic Youth-kindreds, “fuzzy buzzy lo-fi” band, Red Pens, and, of course, Arcwelder. Too much time on your hands? Head down to the Turf early to catch Mary Mack's North Star Comedy Hour & Meat Raffle variety act and sing-a-long in the Clown Lounge. The “Dysfunctional Holiday Edition” showcases the talents of Frances Gumm, Rana May, comedian Zach Coulter, accordionist Tony Pastrami, The Profanity Singers and a special guest. Starts at 6:45; costs $5 or “whatever you can pay” donation.
Click HERE for the Turf site
FRIDAY DECEMBER 23RD
The Pleasure Principals
@ Clubhouse Jäger
923 Washington Ave. N.
Minneapolis
10 p.m. / 21+/ Free
This Friday, Mike 2600 and DJ Espada are The Pleasure Principals. Prepare yourself for a night of funk-filled, unadulterated, pre-holiday pleasure as you dance to the sophisticated spinnings and double DJ remakes of old school classics. In the mood for Michael and Janet, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Nicks, Billy Idol, and Billy Ocean all under one roof? If you’re catching what we’re throwing out, you know Jag is the place to be tonight. Dress your best and snag a cup of holiday cheer, Clubhouse Jäger will provide the beer.
Click HERE for the Facebook event
FRIDAY DECEMBER 23RD
Christmas Eve Eve: Shake Your Tambourine
@ Honey
205 East Hennepin
Minneapolis
10 p.m. / +21 / $5
It's a pre-Christmas Eve dance party spectacular, and the guys who bring you Get Cryphy are promising to “...get real Bing Crosby in this bitch”. We doubt that will involve smooth singing and wholesome holiday spirit, but we do expect some nasty grooves that will have you sweating off Christmas dinner in advance. DJ's Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy2times, and Last Word are bringing along So Gold of Wants vs. Needs and Doomtree main man, Ander Other, to help you start the holidays off right! Get there early and you may win a pair of tickets to the much anticipated Cryphy Christmas Pageant.
Click HERE for the Facebook event
SATURDAY DECEMBER 24TH
Jewiblee!
@ The Depot & 7th St. Entry
17 North 7th St.
Minneapolis
9 p.m. / 18+ / Free (Depot) $3 (The Entry)
Where will all the coolest indie jews be this Saturday? You guessed it! Schmoozing, hob-nobbing and yes, probably also kvetching and noshing at the sixth annual Jewbilee! While we're noticing a theme of event titles with '!' in them for the Holidays, this exclamation point is well deserved. The party spans two venues and includes musical entertainment from The Honeydogs' Adam Levy, Kin w/ Bobby Z of The Revolution, party starter Mike the 2600 King, local hip-hop act Kids Like Us and “Rabbi” Jon Davis with his Klezmer Orchestra. Comedy offerings from David Harris, Laura Thorne, Dan Mogol, and Pat Susmilch will keep you from feeling like the most neurotic one in the room. This alternative to Christmas Eve celebrations for both Jews and non-Jews could be just the escape from you need from your family festivities, or a chance to share the holiday with your Hebrew homies. Come down, mingle, eat some Chinese food in The Entry, make it a new Christmas Eve tradition.
BONUS: If all that excitement makes you want dance yourself into a frenzy on Christmas Eve, head on over to the First Ave. Mainroom for Too Much Love. Every Saturday a $3 cover lets you party with celebrated DJ Soviet Panda as he spins an eclectic mix of danceable tunes till the wee hours--and Christmas Eve is certainly no exception.
Click HERE for the First Ave site
SUNDAY DECEMBER 25TH
The 5th or 6th Annual Xmas Night Staraoke Party
@ Triple Rock
629 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis
9 p.m. / 21+ / Free
So blackout-heavy awesome of an event that hostess with the mostest, Arzu, doesn't know how many years it's gone on, the Triple Rock's annual Christmas night bash is back with another round of “I can't believe I sang the whole thing” karaoke tuneage. Whether you're hung over from Xmas Eve or completely sober, a karaoke king or a mic wielding newbie, or merely looking to escape the fam for a while, Staraoke is the place to be. Take a stab at a Christmas classic – we know you have a little Crosby in you – an 80's hair metal ballad or a melancholy country ditty (tis the season, right?). Honestly, who cares what you sing as long as you have some devoted friends backing you, a few tight moves and a heavy consumption of drinks. Head down early to put your name in the mix and snag your moment with the mic, as the night is always packed due to it being the coolest thing to do on Christmas other than watching the grandparents fall asleep on couch after too many gingerbread cookies. You make the choice.
BONUS: All your friends will be there!
Click HERE for the Triple Rock site
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