![]() State of Mind" and "The World Is Yours." And there's extra in having De La Soul open, carrying on after the February death of Trugoy the Dove (8 p.m. " and Nas' 1994 coming-out "Illmatic," with "N.Y. Wu-Tang Clan & Nas: Not just a rapping-to-the-oldies nostalgia trip, the New York State of Mind Tour has been wrapping these two giant NYC hip-hop acts together into one long co-headlining set with a backing band and set lists featuring plenty of classic tunes they've dropped since their inarguably legendary debut albums: 1993's "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)," with songs including "Protect Ya Neck" and "C.R.E.A.M. Turf Club, $18-$20) local garage rockers Nato Coles & the Blue Diamond Band help break in the Cloudland Theater with Lifestyle Shakes and more (8 p.m., $15) psychedelic indie-rockers Sleeping Jesus celebrate a new single/video, "Ferdy," with the Get Together (9 p.m. Pantages Theatre, $55-$65) Chicago's lush indie-rock outfit Ratboys just earned an 8.0 rating in Pitchfork for its debut LP, "The Window," produced by ex-Death for Cutie guitarist Chris Walla (8 p.m. Medina Entertainment Center, $14-$20) veteran guitarist Robert Cray, who is equal parts bluesman and Southern soul man, returns (8 p.m. 5th St., Mpls., $35-$50, or $125 VIP, )Īlso: After 62 years, Charles Schoen and the Del Counts, the enduring Twin Cities rock 'n' roll band remembered for the 1960s local hits "What Is the Reason" and "Let the Good Times Roll," are calling it quits (8 p.m. ![]() Wide-grinning, deep-reaching rap star Nur-D will also perform with his hard-bobbing band, R&B/electro-soul singer Lady Midnight will preview her highly anticipated new album "Pursuit & the Elusive," and Lizzo's DJ/hypewoman Sophia Eris will spin in between. Pop craftsman Chan Poling and his enduring dance-rock band the Suburbs top off the lineup to cap off a summer of high-energy gigs. Music 4 Shelter: Giving new meaning to "Gimme Shelter," a cross-section of some of the Twin Cities music scene's most fun live acts are teaming up to help alleviate the local housing crisis via the reputable nonprofit Simpson Housing Services. Margaret Glaspy: Seven years since grabbing attention with her debut LP "Emotions and Math," this artful but also loud-cranking, New York-based indie-rocker has generated even stronger acclaim with her third album, "Echo the Diamond," featuring riveting, moralizing songs such as the Current favorite "Act Natural" and the irony-drenched "Female Brain." The redemptive record was co-produced with her guitarist husband, Julian Lage, and features two Twin Cities natives for backers, drummer Dave King of the Bad Plus and bassist Chris Morrissey. Lake Street venue Cloudland Theatre continues with Florida's Night Witch sandwiched between local Buio Omega and In Lieu (7 p.m., $15).ġ. Amsterdam Bar & Hall, $18-$23) opening week at the punky new E. the Dakota, $20-$25) swirling, ethereal Chicago indie-pop band Slow Pulp, led by Wisconsinite Emily Massey, is earning a good buzz for its new ANTI- Records release, "Yard" (8 p.m. ![]() Palace Theatre, $35-$60) Iowa's Americana roots scion Pieta Brown is back in town promoting her album for Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe label, "Freeway," with Liz Draper's new duo Chama Devora opening (7 p.m. Sammy Rae & the Friends, a soulful pop septet from Brooklyn known for the perky "Kick It to Me" and queer-crushing "Jackie Onassis," are touring behind the live album "If It All Goes South" (8 p.m.
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