Concerts You Need to See in November

This seems to be the month filled with days that have multiple shows. First The Hold Steady and Gogol Bordello on the 1st, and then Lucero and Atmosphere on the 10th and VHS or Beta, Motion City and Leo Kottke on the 24th. So many decisions! Be sure to keep Triple Rocks double day shows. On a few occasions they host a band at 5:00 (which is all ages) and another band at 10:00pm (21+).

The Hold Steady – November 1st @ The State Theater

Gogol Bordello - November 1st @ First Ave
This is probably the hardest decision of the month. I know I said previously that if Gogol Bordello came through MN, I would definitely go see them, but I didn’t think I would have to choose between them and the Hold Steady. I think when it comes down to it….I have to choose the Hold Steady. I’ve never seen them before and Boys and Girls in America is one of my favorite albums right now, but Gogol Bordeloo is so entertaining! And I do love First Ave…No I choose the Hold Steady, but I can’t tell you which to choose. My advice would be to flip a coin.

Paramore - November 2nd @ The Myth

The Fall of Troy, The Crinn, Lost in Prague – November 3rd @ Triple Rock
I wish I could see this show! I already promised my roommate I would go to a Wild hockey game with her, but I’m bummed. I love the Fall of Troy. The last time they were in town they played with the Deftones, but the tickets were $30, and I’m poor, so that was a no go. If I was able to go to this, I would be a little bit apprehensive though. When I bought their last CD, Manipulator, they included a CD with 4 live songs….and they weren’t that good. I don’t know if it was the recording or the band, but half the time I could barely tell what song is was. Either way, I’m sure it’s gonna be a fun show.

Small Towns Burn a Little Slower, Weaver at the Loom – November 4th (5:00) @ Triple Rock

The Unbookables featuring Andy Andrist, Stnng, Matt Kirshin (last comic standing) - November 4th (10:00)@ The Triple Rock

Tori Amos - November 7th @ Northrop Auditorium

Lucero, Bobby Bare Jr. Whiskey & Co. – November 10th @ Fine Line Music Cafe

Atmosphere, Grayskul, Mac Lethal, Luckyiam - November 10th @ First Ave

Dropkick Murphys - November 11th @ The Myth

Band of Horses, The Drones - November 14th @ First Ave

Planes Mistaken for Stars, The Life and Times - November 15th @ The Triple Rock

Menomena, Illinois - November 17th @ The Varsity Theater

Lawrence Arms, American Steel, The Falcon – November 17th (5:00) @ Triple Rock

Busdriver, Daedelus, Antimc - November 17th (10:00)@ The Triple Rock
Good for fans of atmosphere, grayskul

Juliette and the Licks, Scissors for Lefty, Sufrajett – November 18th (5:00) @ Triple Rock
Juliette Lewis is CRAZY!!! This will definitely make for a good show.

As I Lay Dying - November 20th @ The Cabooze

M.I.A, The Cool Kids – November 20th @ First Ave

Circa Survive, Ours, The Dear Hunter, Fear Before the March of Flames – November 21st @ Station 4

Big Wu (Thanksgiving Party) – November 22nd @ The Cabooze

Against Me! Sage Francis, World Inferno Friendship Society & Cobra Skulls - November 23rd @ First Ave
Um, yes please.

VHS or Beta, Moving Units - November 24th @ First Ave

Motion City Soundtrack - November 24th @ The Myth

Leo Kottke - November 24th @ The State Theater

Bayside, The Sleeping, A Day to Remember, Driverside Impact – November 27th @ Station 4

Big D and the Kids Table – November 28th @ The Varsity Theater

Tegan and Sara, Northern State - November 30th @ Pantages Theater