Tuesday, April 8th - Minus the Bear with Portugal. The Man and Elk

MINUS THE BEAR - SHOW IS SOLD OUT!!

Minus the Bear are back at the Fillmore @ the TLA on Tuesday, April 8th. Usually known for their eccentric song titles such as "Hey! is that a ninja up there," "Women We Haven't Met Yet," and "Thanks for the Killer Game of Crisco Twister," their new album, Planet of Ice, shows a maturity. They've progressed but without alienating their old fans, while gaining some new fans in the process. Alternative Press had this to say about the new album, "The tightly wound dance numbers are dancier ("Knights"); the slow sex jams are sexier ("White Mystery"); and new keyboardist Alex Rose gives the synths a much stronger role than ever before, both with brilliant countermelodies and sublime textures." Minus the Bear are indie-pop with a little jam band in between. Their math-rock like guitar riffs, subtle time changes, and lyrical pop hooks are highly appealing.

Their live shows are impressive, and intense. Minus the Bear's songs seem almost impossible to re-create live but these guys can do it, and they do it well. Their greatly entertaining, as any band with a sense of humor like Minus the Bear's should be, I mean even their name has an inside joke behind it. Philadelphia loves Minus the Bear, packing the house pretty much every time they're in town. This time around, opening will be Elk and Portugal. The Man. Portugal. The Man are fantastic and the Press agrees. CokeMachineGlow.com called their 2006 album, Waiter: "You Vultures!", "The first great album of the year. Flawless!" Also, come support local music by hearing Elk perform live. They claim that they will "rock your pants off!" So get your tickets soon, because they're moving fast.

Myspace - Minus the Bear

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Myspace - Portugal. The Man

Myspace - Elk