89.3 The Current Presents//The Melismatics CD Release w. White Light Riot // 18+
| Description: | The Melismatics CD Release with White Light Riot, The Envy Corps, and The Silent Years Doors 8pm Music 9pm Tickets $8 in advance / $10 day of show 18+ Show The Melismatics formed at the turn of the century in the fertile ground of the Minneapolis indie-rock scene. Their debut album "Postmodern Rock" quickly caught the attention of college radio stations around the country and garnered favorable reviews from critics around the world. Shortly thereafter, Minneapolis indie-rock king pin Ed Ackerson (Polara, The Jayhawks, Limbeck, Sing It Loud) signed the band to Susstones Records and produced their next two albums "New Infection" and "Turn It On." The Melismatics toured the country numerous times over and continued to win loyal fans with their high-energy and unpredictable live shows. After releasing three albums, having their music featured on MTV's "Laguna Beach," NBC's "Windfall," and numerous extreme sports videos, The Melismatics are now about to release their latest effort "The Acid Test" on CC Entertainment/Koch (street date September 30, 2008). Renowned producer John Fields (Jimmy Eat World, Rooney, The Jonas Brothers, Switchfoot, Clay Aiken, etc) caught the band performing at 2007 SXSW in Austin, Texas and signed on to produce the album. "The Acid Test" takes The Melismatics in a stunning new musical direction and features the co-lead vocals of Ryan Smith and Pony. The new album also highlights the rock-solid bass work of Mark Wade and inventive drumming of Ron Caron. The Melismatics have found a sound all their own that is familiar yet unique, euphoric and adventurous. As students of rock history, they have taken the best elements of the past and mixed them with their own modern vision; They fuse such influences as New Order, The Jesus And Mary Chain, The Kinks, Big Star, David Bowie, The Cars, and many others. The Melismatics' sound is constantly evolving and developing-- as The Onion put it, "no one ever accused The Melismatics of being predictable." The Melismatics Official Site Exploding onto the thriving Minneapolis scene in the fall of 2005, White Light Riot are brothers Mike (vocals, guitar) and Mark (drums) Schwandt, Joe Christenson (lead guitar), and Dan Larsen (bass). Though the band during their brief existence have gained a rabid following and a reputation for turning out smart, radiant indie pop gems (“readymade singles”—Minneapolis City Pages), it wasn’t always champagne and dead flowers for these four lads from the icy north: The four friends met in high school but didn’t manage to find their destiny until several years later, when Mike returned from studying in the U.K. with no degree, no money, and a blazing passion for Britpop. White Light Riot on MySpace The Envy Corps on MySpace The Silent Years on MySpace Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 651-989-5151. You can also purchase tickets in person at the Fine Line box office M-F between the hours of 11am and 11pm. **X-GOLD TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS SHOW. Extra Gold dinner/beverage package seating is reserved seating along the rail in the mezzanine and at the rear of the main floor. These are the best seats in the house, offering unobstructed sight lines. Extra Gold seating is an extra $60.00 per mezzanine ticket or $30.00 per main floor ticket, and the $60.00 or $30.00 can be applied to anything on the menu except tax or gratuity. Tables hold four people. Please note that you may be seated with other people at your table if you do not purchase all the seats at your table. CALL (612) 338-8100 BETWEEN 11am & 5pm FOR MORE INFORMATION & AVAILABILITY. TICKETS ARE LIMITED. 
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| Date: | Saturday, October 11, 2008 |
| Created by: | admin |
| Updated: | Monday, September 15, 2008 6:53pm GMT |
