Photos by Justin Andert

On Saturday night we saw First Avenue turn into a venue for a Haiti benefit show that featured some of MPLS’ most talented performers. The night was a huge success as Jen Boyles of City Pages announced at the end of the night (700+ tickets sold).  We had monstrous performances from both Solid Gold and Mark Mallman seperately, as well as one song together when Mallman guested on Solid Gold‘s cover of Kenny Loggins’ Highway to the Danger Zone.

Solid Gold put on a high energy show, which First Avenue crowds have grown accustomed to in the past year. But no performer matched the energy of MPLS’ favorite showman Mark Mallman

Leading into Mallman’s energetic performance was one of my favorite MPLS music acts Peter Wolf Crier. This duo’s songs will take you to new heights of emotion in all directions, but ultimately leave you with a smile on your face.

The night’s opening band was Zoo Animal who has somehow taken a played out sound and turned it into something completely their own. It is very exciting to see these newer MPLS acts pushing the envelope.

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Gimme Noise dropped this promo video for Saturday’s Gimme Shelter: A Benefit for Haiti at First Avenue. Shouts to Anthem Heart for making the dope video. They also announced Set Times for the show Saturday:

City Pages and Gimme Noise have worked hard to put together a show in support of Haiti with a rather mind-blowing local line-up. We will see the likes of Mark Mallman, Solid Gold, Zoo Animal, Peter Wolf Crier hit the stage with Jimmy2Times and co-sponsor BRLSQ’s Mike the 2600 King spinning DJ sets between acts. Please go HERE to purchase tickets for $12. 100% of proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross for Haiti Relief & Development Fund & Architecture for Humanity. If you get a chance thank Andrea Swensson and Jen Boyles for their hard work to make this happen!