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CBS News
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Psychedelic doom band Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats headlines Regency
Celebrated British psychedelic doomsayers Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats return to the Bay Area for the first time in nearly three years when they headline the Regency Ballroom Friday. Over the course of a 16-year career, the group has risen from a fledgling bedroom studio project to become one of the more celebrated modern metal exports from the U.K. playing today. Founded by principle songwriter Kevin "K.R." Starrs, the shadowy group from Cambridge initially garnered notice in 2009 with a few catchy, fuzz-drench songs, posted on the band's MySpace page. Entreaties from fans for an album led to an an extremely limited-edition CD-R entitled simply Volume 1 that showcased tuneful proto-metal dirges that matched memorable Beatles-esque vocal melodies to pulverizing riffs. A second self-released album – 2011's sonic homage to classic Hammer Films horror Blood Lust – further refined Starrs' songwriting and scored Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats a deal with Rise Above Records. For its ambitious 2013 follow-up effort Mind Control, Starr drew inspiration from '60s exploitation flicks and the murderous machinations of hippy cult leader Charles Manson to craft a diabolically listenable concept album. The band made its stateside debut when it played the Maryland Death Fest the following year, later returning to the U.S. for a fall tour that marked the first time most metal fans in the U.S. got a chance to see the group. The band continued with the concept-album route on its next recording, 2015's The Night Creeper, which told the tale of a serial killer styled after Jack the Ripper. Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats hit a new high with their most recent collection, 2018's more sophisticated Wasteland. Tracked at the same Los Angeles studio where the Beach Boys recorded Pet Sounds, the album expanded the band's instrumental palette with extensive use of keyboards and a much more dynamic range of moods. While it took time for Starr and company to release their latest effort, last year's sprawling Nell' Ora Blu stands as the group's most ambitious yet as well as its greatest departure from the tuneful psychedelic doom template the band created. The double album pays homage to the lurid Italian giallo films of the '60s and '70s that ranged from violent serial killer crime thrillers to occult horror flicks. The recording not only mines a similar vibe as the classic giallo soundtracks of Ennio Morricone and regular Dario Argento collaborators Goblin, but actually incorporates a storyline with voice actors and dialog to create a uniquely cinematic concept-album experience. With an augmented band line-up including horn players and additional keyboards and a synchronized widescreen projection backdrop matching the music to Starr's imagined film opus, the live full-album performance of Nell' Ora Blu has been receiving rave reviews since the touring production made its debut in Paris last month. The celebrated tour makes its Bay Area stop at the Regency Ballroom Friday night with Jonathan Hultén opening the show. The former lead guitarist of Swedish death-metal mavericks Tribulation has been exploring a more subdued brand of dark atmospheric folk since leaving that band, but his brand new album Eyes of the Living ventures into a far more progressive-rock direction.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Must-see Twin Cities concerts this week: Uncle Acid, Abel Selaocoe, EIVøR
Don't let the return of snow bring you down. There are plenty of reasons to get out of the house this week. Here are (nearly) all the concerts around the Twin Cities worth an evening out this week. Thursday, Feb. 13 at The Fitzgerald Theater Uncle Acid has somewhat quietly become a titanic force in psych rock. As far back as 2012's Blood Lust, the English band has donned a horror-show, B-movie aesthetic in its album art, movie dialogue samples, and epic, guitar-forwarding songwriting. Their latest album, Nell' ora blu, pushes the vibe a little further. It's a psych-rock soundtrack to an Italian Giallo movie that doesn't exist. The tour has them performing that new release. Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats, who preceded Nell' ora blu with a live album recorded over multiple shows at First Avenue, will have Jonathan Hultén opening. Friday, Feb. 14 at The Cedar Cultural Center The Faroese singer last passed through the U.S. in 2022, and in the intervening time, her stature has only grown. Her latest album, Enn, is an eerie, ethereal record that showcases her powerful voice and songwriting that melds folk, classical, ambient, and electronic influences. Her music can be richly atmospheric, almost new age adjacent (as long as you don't take "new age" as an insult). Then it turns on a dime with booming beats or demonic growls. She's maybe the Nordic Kate Bush with her versatility and ability to synthesize classical, dance, and even metal genres. Saturday, Feb. 15 at The Dakota The Americana group is posting up at The Dakota post-Valentine's Day. Independently, their members have been playing around the Twin Cities and Eau Claire for a long time, but when they landed as a unit in 2020, they almost instantly gained a following. That was furthered with their sophomore album, New Rays From an Old Sun. There's an easy charm to the pop melodies produced by Barb Brynstad, Savannah Smith, and Adam Levy. They work off one another like they've been playing together for decades, crafting modern-feeling roots music. But there's also a thread in there that cuts a little deeper, both emotionally and musically. Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15 at Ordway Concert Hall; Sunday, Feb. 16 at Ted Mann Concert Hall South Africa-born, UK-based cellist and vocalist Abel Selaocoe defies genre. I don't mean that in the way where we use it as shorthand to say an artist blends styles. Selaocoe, who will perform with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra this week, feels more like he's daring genre to bind him. He, of course, plays classical music, but he has also created site-specific installations, improvises, throat sings, incorporates electronics, and crafts distinctive sounds through prepared cello. He can as easily play Bach as draw on his South African heritage. As the SPCO's Artistic Partner, he'll bring all of that to the stage with a program that includes work by Igor Stravinsky, Norwegian jazz musician and composer Marius Neset, and the world premiere of his own composition, "Four Spirits." On Saturday, the SPCO and Selaocoe will be joined by the Heart & Soul Drum Academy, an organization that empowers "8 to 17-year-olds through African cultural enrichment via drumming and dance, while developing essential life skills." Friday, Feb. 14 at Turf Club The fiery local group is hosting its third annual tribute to Lucinda Williams. While it seems clear, knowing that the band does this tribute, that there's a bit of Williams in their music, they're also a very different band, which ought to bring some fresh perspective to Williams' classic (and expansive) work. Concerts on Monday, Feb. 10: Ahmed & the Creators featuring Omar Abdulkarim at The Dakota Mantis (Jeremy Boettcher / Scott Burton / Sean Carey) at Berlin Bad Weather w/ Tannins and Black Wine at Zhora Darling I've Never Been Here Before with Purity Control and lovergirls (X:)1zTyR at Pillar Forum Mumblin' Drew's Oldfangled Orchestrators at The White Squirrel Bar Roe Family Singers at 331 Club (free) Concerts on Tuesday, Feb. 11: An Evening with Guy Davis at The Cedar Cultural Center Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience at The Dakota Destroy Lonely at The Fillmore Eddie 9V with cousin Curtiss at 7th St. Entry Ditch Pigeon residency at The White Squirrel Bar Sarah and the Safe Word at Underground Music Cafe International Reggae Allstars at Bunker's Concerts on Wednesday, Feb. 12: Wednesdays w/ Marijuana Death Squads at Icehouse Filthy Kittens, Lana Leone, Mother Soki, and berzica at 7th St. Entry Eli Brunelle - 'Love on Your Mind' release show w/ Vinny Franco and The Love Channel at Green Room Murder Curious w/ Couch Potato Massacre and Mommy Log Balls at Zhora Darling Linnea Grace w/ Emmy Woods and Deer Skin at The White Squirrel Bar Better Mistakes at Palmer's Bar Starlight Vinyl Night: MAKR Spins the Classics at Icehouse's Starlight Room The Customers with Neo Neos, The Customers, and The Dirty Pretty at Pillar Forum Mary Cutrufello at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (free)Concerts on Thursday, Feb. 13: Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats at The Fitzgerald Theater Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA at The Dakota Bugsy with Haze Gazer, Fend, and mouthful at 7th St. Entry Adam Bohanan with Matcha Fever, Trent Romens Band, and Frankie Torres at Turf Club Beausoleil Avec Michael Doucet at The Dakota Adam Conover: The Nihilism Pivot Tour at The Parkway Theater (sold out) Peony Park, Dashed, and Junior Choir at Cloudland Theater The Lawrence McDonough Trio performs 'June 15, 1961 - The Bill Evans Trio at the Village Vanguard' at Berlin (no cover) Purple Orange (FKA Jelloslave) at Berlin Nobody From Nowhere w/ Ted Hajnasiewicz and Friends at The White Squirrel Bar JJ Sweetheart EP release show with Absolutely Yours, Rupert Angeleyes, Jumbos, and Prim Woes at Mortimer's Bar Thousand Tongues - "Music from the Philippines" with Isabella Dawis, Walter Tambor, and Paolo Debuque at The Landmark Center (free) Concerts on Friday, Feb. 14: Eivor at The Cedar Cultural Center (sold out) I Love Lucy - Kiss the Tiger Pays Tribute to Lucinda Williams at Turf Club Subtronics - Night 1 w/ Inzo, Truth, Smoakland, and Motifv at The Armory Foster the People at Fillmore An Evening with Cyrille Aimée at The Parkway Theater Reventón: Reggaeton Party at First Avenue Charles Wesley Godwin at Uptown Theater An Evening w/ Erik Koskinen and Band at Icehouse Rachel Grae with Holden Miller and Caleb Bee at 7th St. Entry Sapphic Factory: Queer Joy Party at Fine Line Mo Amer: El Osos Palestino tour at Varsity Theater BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet at The Dakota Get the Led Out at Myth The Boot RNB, Jim Ruiz Set, Oliver Phibes, and DJ Megan O at Cloudland Theater Early Evening Jazz: Cody McKinney / Davu Seru / Mike Wolter at Berlin (no cover) Concerts on Saturday, Feb. 15: Turn Turn Turn at The Dakota Subtronics - Night 2 w/ Mersiv, Rusko, Zen Selekta, and Flozone at The Armory Blind Pilot with Kacy & Clayton at the Fine Line Phantogram at The Fillmore Mustafa at The Cedar Cultural Center Good Kid with Phoneboy at First Avenue Parmalee at Varsity Theater Charles Wesley Godwin at Uptown Theater Tender Comrade, Ramson, and TV for Dogs at Cloudland Theater Michigan Rattlers with Elias Hix at 7th St. Entry Lungs, Too Late, But Still, Loss Leader, and Spit Takes at Zhora Darling Michael Gold Quartet at Berlin 13 Howell with Muun Bato at The White Squirrel Bar Early Evening Jazz: Goodroad / Hurtado / Olsen at Berlin (no cover) Concerts on Sunday, Feb. 16: The Okee Dokee Brothers (two shows) at the Cedar Cultural Center (sold out) Subtronics - Night 3 w/ Deathpact, Level Up, Muzz, and VKTM at The Armory Decapitated w/ Incantation, Darkest Hour, and Exmortus at The Cabooze Dua Saleh with Xina and Soul Flower at Fine Line Mary Bue // The Wildness of Living & Dying Album Release Party with special guest Mae Simpson Duo at The Parkway Theater Califanes at The Fillmore Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol with Lip Critic at Zhora Darling Taylor Dayne at The Dakota The Cameraman: Silent Film with Live Music feat. Aaron David Miller, organist at Northrop Auditorium Benjamin Booker with Kenny Segal at Turf Club Medium Zach / Kavyesh Kaviraj at Berlin The Clean Plate Club w/ Red40, Emily & the Space Butterflies, and The Gentlebrass at Amsterdam Bar & Hall Sidewalk Diamonds, Creekside Ruffians, and John Magnuson Trio at Cloudland Theater Jarv at 7th St. EntryJust announced concerts: Feb 20: Oister Boy with Mad Mojo Jett, Drug League, and more at Turf Club Feb. 26: The Moth StorySLAM - OBLIVIOUS at The Parkway Theater Feb. 27: 3rd Annual Bangers-Only Ball with Polica and Papa Mbye at First Avenue Mar. 3: The Belfast Cowboys at The Dakota Mar. 11: Sarah Morris + Dylan hicks & Small Screens at The Dakota Mar. 13: Oliver Hazard at 7th St. Entry Mar. 15: Chutes with Lana Leone and Mike Kota at 7th St. Entry Mar. 17: The Belfast Cowboys - Saint Patrick's Day Party at Turf Club Mar. 21: Debí Tirar Más Fiestas: The Bad Bunny Party at First Avenue Mar. 31: ganavya w/ Kavyesh Kaviraj at The Dakota Apr. 3: The Blind Boys of Alabama at The Dakota April 4: First Avenue's 55th Anniversary Celebration with The Suburbs and Black Widows at First Avenue April 5: Lissie with AirLands at The Parkway Theater April 5: Shemekia Copeland at The Dakota April 7: Tatiana Eva-Marie and The Avalon Jazz Band at The Dakota April 12: Kevin Atwater with Aubory Bugg at 7th St. Entry April 22: Pattie Gonia presents SAVE HER! An Environmental Drag Show at First Avenue May 3: YHWH Nailgun with Morgan Garrett at 7th St. Entry May 4: Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio at The Dakota May 6: The Toxhards at Turf Club May 7: Teen Mortgage with Upchuck at 7th St. Entry May 9: Lucius with Victoria Canal at Palace Theatre May 11: Julien Baker and TORRES at First Avenue May 17: Flipp with Cretin Avenue Hop at Turf Club May 18: DeathbyRomy with heffy at 7th St. Entry May 22: Electric Six with Messer Chups at Turf Club May 23: Baroness at Turf Club May 29: Ziggy Alberts at Fine Line May 30: Solid Pink Disco with DJ Trixie at First Avenue June 12: ZZ Top and The Wallflowers at The Ledge Amphitheater June 18: DEVO at Palace Theatre June 21: Arooj Aftab at Fine Line June 22: Dispatch with John Butler, Donavon Frankenreiter, and Illiterate Light at Surly Brewing Festival Field July 19: Murder By Death - Farewell Tour at First Avenue Aug. 6: Slightly Stoopid with Little Stranger and Iration at The Ledge Amphitheater Sept. 20: Bonnie Raitt with Jimmie Vaughan and The Tilt-A-Whirl Band at The Ledge Amphitheater
