By Roger Anderson
April 2004
Congrats to 2004 Hall of Fame Inductees – Minnesota’s own - PRINCE, Bob Seger, George Harrison, The Dells, Jackson Browne, ZZ Top and Traffic. Also, Johnny Holm – April Fools! . . . Friday April 2nd, the Fine Line presents Indigenous, no kidding, really . . . A Salute to Live at the Whiskey now offering a wider span of entertainment after 20 years of setting the pace on the west bank which includes Whiskey Fights Inflation deals with 12oz. Miller Highlife taps for just 50 cents 8-10pm, Sunday thru Thurs. – I’ll drink to that. Also, check out Crow’s return in April, it will be a full house so get there early for a seat . . . Check out the Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant’s new location on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis. It’s great, www.dakotacooks.com . . .Don’t miss the most authentic Beatles show in the world performing right here in Minneapolis, “1964 The Tribute” at Orchestra Hall Saturday, April 3rd . . .Good luck to the Minnesota Twins for their home opener vs. the Cleveland Indians Monday April 5th, - but where’s Eddie, ah f - - ck it, GO TWINS! . . . Last chance to see William Shakespeare’s, “Romeo and Juliet” - April 1-11 at the Guthrie Theater . . . Crowned 80’s Power Pop Icons and with the #1 Single of all time, “My Sharona,” the Knack’s Concert at Pappa Charlies at Lutsen Mountains is the “Roadtrip of the Month #1” Saturday, April 10th - 2 nights lodging, 2 days lift-weekend getaways from $99 per person, visit www.lutsen.com or call 218 663-7281 x320 for advance tickets and reservations . . . “Roadtrip of the Month #2” unfortunately on the same night, April 10th is Weird Al Yankovic at the Mankato Civic Center, phone 651 989-5151 for ticket info – he is a gas, “Like a Surgeon.” . . . Ray Charles with the Minnesota Orchestra on the 10th at Orchestra Hall, “See the girl with the red dress on, I’m going to do her all night long ……” . . . April 7-11 Disney’s Monsters, Inc at Target Center, buy tickets at www.disneyonice.com . . . April 13th, the Head Bangers Ball live at the Quest – 5:30pm show, All Ages! . . . “FREEDOM, freedom, FREEDOM, freedom . . . ,” – Richie Havens, remember Woodstock, live at the Fine Line w/Janis Ian April 17th . . . Rod Stewart at Xcel Energy Center on the 18th, need I say more, lots of legs at this gig . . . April 22nd – legendary, Tony Bennet “I Left My Heart in San Fransisco,” at Mystic Lake Casino, for ticket info phone 651 989-5151 . . . The Jagermeister Music Tour features Slipknot with special guests, Fear Factory and Chimaira at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium April 22, 7:00 pm doors, 8:00 pm show – www.jagermusic.com – however, DRINK RESPONSIBLY. . . Last but definitely not least – Quiet Riot’s Kevin DuBrow rocks Dibbo’s in Hudson, WI on Thursday the 22nd, note Great White’s appearance in March at Dibbo’s was huge. This show should be nothing short of similar success. Tickets are a mere $12 advance and $15 at the door, “Cum On Feel the Noize.” . . .Venue of the month: The Rockin’ Lobster in downtown St. Paul. It makes for a great alternative or addition to the market, comparable with Famous Dave’s in Uptown and features a menu with mouth watering tails – personal experience. Every Sunday features the Rebekka Fisher Band with an open jam 6pm-10pm . . . For you home bodies, check out Blue Sky Management’s new aspiring up and coming artist, Keri Noble with her new CD release “fearless” for some soulful alto and with a powerful lyrical perspective. Also in stores - R.E.M.’s new dvd, “The Perfect Square,” where fans can enjoy a full length R.E.M. full length concert from beginning to encore. . . . Up next: Harry Connick, JR “Only You Tour” at the Northrop Auditorium May 5th presented by Jam & Northrop . . . Margaritaville Tequila and Corona Extra present (now that’s a good start) Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band’s “License to Chill Tour 2004,” May 20 at Target Center – reminds me of Key West - wish I was back on good ole on Duvall Street right now, good times had by all!!! . . . Upper Mississippi Shakedown featuring Jim Belushi & the Sacred Hearts outdoors with the Lamont Cranston Blues Band at Bailey Ray’s in Santiago, (Hwy. 10 to Hwy. 11, north 12 miles,) limited tickets available, order now at all Electric Fetus and Know Name Records or at Lamont Cranston live shows . . . Battle of the Blondes, or what the hell is Christina’s hair color today – Christina Aguilera at Target Center July 1st and Britney Spears at Target Center July 16th, may the best blonde win! Probably no seats available, but you could try for some nose bleeds . . . It also may be too late for good seats which went on sale 3/20, but if there are any good seats left, Sting and Annie Lennox live at Target Center, July 20th, perhaps the concert of the summer! See ya in May, oh by the way maybe not, I’ll be going to Aruba for a week, fun in the sun – I am never coming home……