FIRST AVENUE WEEKLY PRESS RELEASE: Amanda Shires, Shakey Graves, Gallant, and more

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Amanda Shires headlines the Fine Line on Thursday, September 6, touring in support of her upcoming release, To the Sunset. This is her fifth release and second album to be produced by Grammy-winner Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson), and will feature Isbell (Shires' husband and collaborator) as a special guest. Tickets are on sale Friday, May 11 at noon.
Austin-native Shakey Graves just released a new album, Can’t Wake Up, and a new tour supporting the release will bring him back to the Twin Cities. The Tour X9 World Tour is at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, September 29. Tickets are on sale this Friday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Gallant hasn’t formally outlined plans for a new record, but he released a new track, titled “Gentleman” in April, and shared a single “Doesn’t Matter” last week. This Monday, Gallant announced a tour featuring support from fellow rising star, Jamila Woods that features a stop at First Avenue on Sunday, November 4. Tickets on sale Friday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m.
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Brooklyn psych-rap group Flatbush Zombies return to the Twin Cities with a headlining show at the Palace Theatre in support of their second album, Vacation In Hell. The new release has features from Joey Bada$$, Bun B, and (surprisingly) Portugal. The Man. Check out the infectious energy and charisma the three members of Flatbush Zombies bring to the stage this Wednesday, May 9 at the Palace Theatre.
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