The California Honeydrops

Date/Time:
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Offer:
2 Free Admissions — 2 free admissions to see The California Honeydrops at First Avenue in downtown MPLS!

Event Details:

?The California Honeydrops...evoke the greasy rumble of Booker T and channel the spiritual ecstasy of Sly and the Family Stone.?

Rolling Stone

Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn. They?ve become a mainstay at festivals including Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia), Outside Lands, Monterey Jazz, Lightning In A Bottle, and touring with B.B. King, Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, and Allen Toussaint. Led by the enigmatic and energetic frontman, Lech Wierzynski, and drummer Benjamin Malament, each member of the band is a virtuoso in their own rite ? Yanos ?Johnny Bones? Lustig on saxophone, Lorenzo Loera on keyboards/guitar, Beaumont Beaullieu on bass, and regularly accompanied by Scott Messersmith on percussion, Oliver Tuttle on trombone, Leon Cotter on saxophone/clarinet, and Miles Lyons on trombone/sousaphone ? navigating through a vast repertoire of original songs and timeless classics every night. But what truly sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to the art of improvisation - a skill so finely honed that they have completely abandoned the use of set lists and no two shows are ever the same. Off stage, their music has been streamed more than 200 million times, and placed in a variety of TV and films, including Dead To Me, Alaska Daily, Black-ish, and more. They are currently touring North America in support of their new deluxe album, Soft Spot.

Location:
First Avenue
701 First Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Accessibility Information:
Please reach out to info@first-avenue.com for accessibility information.

Organization Details:

First Avenue is more than just four walls, a soundboard, and a stage; it is the epicenter of live music and entertainment in Minneapolis. Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2020, First Avenue is one of the longest-running independently owned and operated clubs in the United States, as well as one of the most celebrated. San Francisco has the Fillmore. New York has the Bowery Ballroom. D.C. has the 9:30 Club, and Minneapolis has First Avenue & 7th St Entry. First Avenue is a music club committed to fostering arts, music and entertainment excellence; it is, quite simply, what a music club should be.

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Offer: 2 Free Admissions — 2 free admissions to see The California Honeydrops at First Avenue in downtown MPLS!

Date/Time: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 8:00 pm

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