Shannon Blowtorch - Upcoming Gigs

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Saturday, July 14, 2012
Pam the Funkstress returns to Minnepolis !!!
10:00 pm
Hells kitchen, 80 South 9th St, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
A Night with Legendary DJ Pam the Funkstress !!!!

Saturday, July 14th
Featuring Pam the Funkstress, hosted by Omaur Bliss, with a special appearance by Toki Wright, and DJ Shannon Blowtorch also on the 1's & 2's.

presented by:
Hell's Kitchen, Shannon Blowtorch, Autumn Compton, Vitamin Water, and PBR.

An original member of the highly acclaimed underground hip hop group, The Coup, from the Bay Area, Pam is a pioneer for female DJ's. She was a featured artist at Be Girl Be, a Celebration of Women in Hip Hop held at Intermedia Arts, and received a lifetime achievement award from the organizing committee in 2010. An award well deserved, as Pam has been a serious player in the game since the early 90's, working and touring with some of the greatest in the industry, ranging form Sean “Diddy” Combs, to KRS One to Grandmaster Flash.

On July 14th Pam the Funkstress will return to the Twin Cities for one night only at Hell's Kitchen, sharing the night with local DJ Shannon Blowtorch, hosted by Omaur Bliss, with special appearances by Rhymesayers artist, Toki Wright and other special guests TBA. For only $6, this night will surely be remembered as one of the best dance parties of the summer, bringing together some of the most talented local artists with a true legend.

See you at the PARTY!!!!

Saturday, July 14th, Hells Kitchen, an Evening with Pam the Funkstress. Doors at 10, $6, 21+

Sponsored by Hells Kitchen, Vitamin Water, and PBR.
Price Info: $6
Age Limit: 21+

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Friday, July 20, 2012
Blush
10:00 pm
Bar Lush, 990 central ave ne, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
Blush Friday's @ Lush!

Blush Friday is a lesbian/queer women's night every Friday night from 10pm-2am at Lush.

*The hottest female DJ's in the scene playing your requests all night
*Hottest female bartenders in the city
*Drinks Specials: U-CALL-IT 2-4-1's from 10pm-11pm
*Free parking
*Game room
*Patio
*Dance floor
*and finally.......NO COVER!
Price Info: FREE !!!
Age Limit: 21+

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Saturday, July 21, 2012
"WAX" Nothing but real records played for brunch @ Lush Bar
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Bar Lush, 990 central ave ne, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
That's right. I'm popping Bar Lush's cherry and showing brunch time patrons what real vinyl is all about !!! No CDJ's, No laptops, & no mp3's, just good old fashioned records !!!!
Age Limit: 21+

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Sunday, July 22, 2012
Gastro Non Grata
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Turf Club, 1601 University Ave, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
Gastro Non Grata : Legume Liberation
July 22 @ Turf Club in St Paul Doors 6 pm Music 7pm $10 adv/$13 door

Mark your numerous digital communication devices. On July 22 at the Turf Club in our capital city of St Paul, Gastro Non Grata will be celebrating Freedom from Flesh. Our very first Vegetarian show featuring spitting distance neighbors On’s Thai Kitchen where minnesota spice is clearly and thankfully disregarded.

We’re also happy to welcome Harriet Brewing into the fold. Our East Lake neighbors will be on hand to provide samples of their locally crafted microbrews and might even have a few high fives for you if you ask nice enough.

The evenings musical energy will be provided handily by The Pinsch, our good pastry pal Sheela’s new project, followed by the hard hitting sounds of Cadette and the night will be closed out with the rock kicks and riffs of Pink Mink on headlining duties.

DJ Shannon Blowtorch will be on the 1s and 2s between bands playing music that is guaranteed to make your booty move all over the room.

Pretty awesome right? Well, if that’s not enough with your paid admission you will also get to partake in the Wet Dragons salsa/guac off downstairs in the clown lounge. If you think your salsa or guacamole has what it takes to take the prize, you can enter here. Prizes will include St Paul Bagelry gift certificates, $50 bar tabs at the Turf Club, Growlers of Harriet Brewings finest and more, more, more probably non-meat related prizes.

In honor of the Herbivore, we’re gonna give our sponsor Clancey’s Meat & Fish a little breather from the Dead Meat Door Prize and create a show specific door prize in lieu of delicious animal parts. Man, that’s a lot of stuff happening for a measly $10 in advance.

Gastro Non Grata is a labor of love brought to you by Craig Drehmel and Jeff Mitchell
Price Info: $10 in advanvce/ $13 at the door
Age Limit: 21+

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Saturday, July 28, 2012
BERLIN
10:00 pm
Club underground, 355 N.E. Monroe St, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
BERLIN
The Twin Cities QUEER INDIE revolution is here!

Berlin is a new monthly dance party catering to all of us that don’t want to hear top 40 music with DJ SHANNON BLOWTORCH & Lizzy Tymus. They’ll be playing everything from the classics like Le Tigre, The Gossip, & Bikini Kill, Siouxsie & the Banshees, & the Cure to: MEN, Sleigh Bells, CSS, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Crystal Castles, Robyn, Peaches, The knife, Duck Sauce, Major Lazer, The Coup, Digable Planets, M.I.A., Austra, MGMT, Deadmou5, Uffie, Spank Rock, Amanda Blank, Yelle, some dubstep, dancehall, mash-ups, and some kick ass bounce music just to name a bit of what your in for.

If your expecting to hear Rihanna, Gaga, Pitbull, LMFAO, Katy Perry, Beyonce, Flo Rida, ect, FORGET ABOUT IT !!!!! (Under no circumstance will Party Rock Anthem be played !!!)

This is a monthly dance party & social gathering held once a month at Club Underground for all of us queers that don’t want to hear radio playlists in the club.

The bar upstairs also serves their full menu until midnight to soak up your adult beverages....
Price Info: $6
Age Limit: 21+

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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Triple Doubles !!!!
10:00 pm
Triple Rock Social Club, 629 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
2 for 1 drinks from 10 - 1am... Open til 2am. No cover and 3 DeeJays !!!!! TUESDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY !!!!!!
Age Limit: 21+

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Friday, August 3, 2012
Soul Friday
9:00 pm
Hells kitchen, 80 South 9th St, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
Soul Friday is a monthly dance party created for queer women of color and friends.

We're proud to be an event that celebrates brown folks living the LGBTQ life... Lesbian/Bi/Trans/Queer Sisters of Color - Get yourself out to Soul Friday to REPRESENT!!! We LOVE how diverse Soul Friday has become and want to keep that up. We also want to encourage POC folk to show up and show Minnesota how we do it! Yeah, sisterfriends! Looking forward to seeing all shades of brown on that dance floor.

Spinning the best in old school, R&B, old and new hip-hop, house, and more.

On the decks:
Shannon Blowtorch
Lady L

Lady L's Old school power hour from 9-10 p.m. Come early!

Late night food specials from from 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.

Drink specials! $3 Michelob Golden Light, PBR, and Miller tap; $5 Jameson; $4 Soul Friday shot; $7 Any beer special and shot of Jameson or SF shot.

9 p.m. to close
21+
$5 at the door

Hell's Kitchen
80 South 9th St
(just 1/2 block east of the Nicollet Mall), downtown Mpls.
There is a parking ramp adjacent to Hell's Kitchen and it's just four blocks from the Nicollet LRT

Join the Soul Friday Facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/soulfriday

Planning a birthday party or large group for Soul Friday? Call the Hell's Kitchen banquet coordinator at 612-238-1427 to make reservations and find out about our party package.
Price Info: $5
Age Limit: 21+

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Saturday, August 11, 2012
Tony And Angie's Drag Wedding Fiasco!
9:00 pm
Club underground, 355 N.E. Monroe St, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC !!!!!

Tony And Angie's Drag Wedding Fiasco!

Special Guest DJ Shannon Blowtorch

Come out and celebrate the union on Angie Runnels and Tony Logan at the most non-traditional wedding reception you will ever see. (no chicken dance either)

You read correctly, instead of it being a wedding that would be a total drag to attend, we are having a total drag wedding.

Guys, let you hair down and put on your finest dress
Gals, slick the hair back and put on a suit

Let's make this a total drag ball extravaganza!

This is an open event, so bring friends and come celebrate with us. There will be a cash bar and a suggested donation at the door to help pay for the entertainment.
Price Info: Donations accepted
Age Limit: 21+

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Friday, August 17, 2012 – Saturday, August 18, 2012
Gay softball world series dance party !!!
10:00 pm – 2:00 am
Hells kitchen, 80 South 9th St, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
Price Info: $5
Age Limit: 21+

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Saturday, August 18, 2012
Waxed Brunch @ Lush: in support of Team Eric
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lush Bar, 990 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
Please join me at Lush on Saturday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a special edition of Lush's "Waxed Brunch."

Lush will contribute a portion of the brunch proceeds to Team Eric, and you'll have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win some great prizes, including a free night at the W Minneapolis; gift cards from Parasole, D'Amico, Saffron & Lush; and a skin care package from John Zeches Skincare.100% of raffle proceeds benefit Team Eric. Tickets are $2 apiece or three for $5. Drawings will
take place on-site and winners will be notified by email if not present.

Waxed Brunch features DJ Shannon Blowtorch spinning nothing but old skool vinyl for your listening pleasure as you enjoy Lush's famous bottomless mimosas. The brunch menu features local favorites like Marcy-Holmes Hash, Frisky French Toast & the popular Breakfast Quesadilla.

So what's Team Eric? We are a group of friends and family rallying to support Eric Gilseth in his fight to beat lymphoma. Visit us at http://www.ericgilseth.com/ and join us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TeamEricGilseth.

Don't know Eric? That's OK -- join us anyway for a fun afternoon with hot tunes, a chance at some great prizes and maybe a surprise here or there.
Price Info: free
Age Limit: 21+

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Saturday, August 18, 2012
Private Party
7:00 pm

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Friday, August 24, 2012
Crankshaft Music Video Release Party !!
9:00 pm
Cause Spirits and Sound Bar, 3001 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
Shannon Blowtorch playing nothing but classic vinyl !!!!!!!!

So the video hasn't been edited yet and the song hasn't been vocal tracked or mixed yet, but the release party has been booked, what can I say? I'm crazy excited about it's release!

This event will feature all three Crankshaft music videos on the big screen! Live music by Crankshaft and The Gear Grinders PLUS the release of a new Crankshaft sampler CD that will feature two new tracks from the upcoming album! The best part is the sampler will be free for everyone through the door! DJ Shannon Blowtorch will be spinning classic vinyl to start the night at 9pm and during our set breaks!

The Earthquake Shake music video won't hit YouTube until the day after my East of The Mississippi River Tour Kick Off Show at the Eagles Nest Lounge on September 22nd, so unless you want to wait until then, you'll want to make it to this show!
Price Info: $10
Age Limit: 21+

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Saturday, August 25, 2012
BERLIN
10:00 pm
Club underground, 355 N.E. Monroe St, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
BERLIN
The Twin Cities QUEER INDIE revolution is here!

Berlin is a new monthly dance party catering to all of us that don’t want to hear top 40 music with DJ SHANNON BLOWTORCH. She’ll be playing everything from the classics like Le Tigre, The Gossip, & Bikini Kill, Siouxsie & the Banshees, & the Cure to: MEN, Sleigh Bells, CSS, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Crystal Castles, Robyn, Peaches, Duck Sauce, Major Lazer, The Coup, Digable Planets, M.I.A., Austra, MGMT, Deadmou5, Uffie, Spank Rock, Amanda Blank, Yelle, some dubstep, dancehall, mash-ups, and some kick ass bounce music just to name a bit of what your in for.

If your expecting to hear Rihanna, Gaga, Pitbull, LMFAO, Katy Perry, Beyonce, Flo Rida, ect, FORGET ABOUT IT !!!!! (Under no circumstance will Party Rock Anthem be played !!!)

This is a monthly dance party & social gathering held once a month at Club Underground for all of us queers that don’t want to hear radio playlists in the club.

The bar upstairs also serves their full menu until midnight to soak up your adult beverages....

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Sunday, August 26, 2012
Sanctuary's 5th Anniversary
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sanctuary Restaurant, 903 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
This is one of my very favorite hidden gem restaurants in Minneapolis !!! --Shannon Blowtorch--

In August of 2007 - almost a month after the bridge fell into the river and right around the time the economy crashed sending gas prices over $4 a gallon - Sanctuary opened its doors for business! Well, what can we say? We're still here and its getting better every day! We are deeply grateful to our customers, suppliers, advertisers, reviewers and the people of Sanctuary who all have helped make it possible for us to still be here 5 years later.

Come PARTY with us! DJ Shannon Blowtorch will be here again (because she was so awesome last year)!

Food and beverages on us, but cold beer, wine and some special cocktails will be available to enjoy at Happy Hour prices (to keep everyone drinking responsibly).

Drop by any time between 4 and 9:00 p.m. to mix, mingle, dance, eat and drink with the staff, neighbors and friends of Sanctuary!
Price Info: free

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Tripe Doubles
10:00 pm
Triple Rock Social Club, 629 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
Price Info: free
Age Limit: 21+

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Friday, August 31, 2012
BOMP ! BOMP ! BOMP !
10:00 pm
Bolt Underground, 501 Washington Ave South, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
It's BOMP time yall and it's Jonathan Ackermans Birthday

w/

Plain Ole Bill
Jimmy 2 Times
Shannon Blowtorch
The MOonGoOnS

Behind the Crooked Pint at 501 Washington Downtownish Minneapolis

18+

$5 w/ RSVP at http://www.moongoons.com/bomp
$10 w/o RSVP

Music from 10p-2:30a
Price Info: free
Age Limit: 18+

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Saturday, September 1, 2012
North X Nordeast Festival
12:00 pm
Spring St Tavern, 355 N.E. Monroe St, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
I'll be DJing towards the end of the night outdoors, but also doing the after-party inside at 10pm... This is going to be too much fun!!!!!

*September 1st
*Outdoor event "Northeast Block Party"
*12pm - 1am location is at Spring st. and Monroe
in the parking lot of Spring Street Tavern
*pre sales available @vitalculture.com

*Headlining Acts
Toki Wright
The Tribe And Bigcats
Sean Anonymous
Maria Isa
Rockford Mules
Pretty Ugly
Rocksteady breakfast
secondhand ska kings
thought thieves
Awkward Bodies
Master of ceremonies Gus Lynch

and featuring:
Shannon Blowtorch
DJ kool Hanz

sponsored by:
Spring Street Tavern
UPRISE LLC
Grain Belt
Red Bull
High Grade Systems
Green light Productions
Vital
Price Info: $10, free after 10pm
Age Limit: 21+

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Sunday, September 2, 2012
Minneapolis Messaround Car Show
10:00 am
Memory Lanes, 2520 26th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
I'm playing nothing but real vinyl !!!!

Gate opens at 10 a.m.

Cost: $10 for vehicles. Specators free!

The car show on Sunday is only for PRE 1961 hot rods, customs, and vintage motorcycles built in traditional 40's, 50's & 60's reflection. If you can categorize your vehicle as one of the following, you will not gain direct access to the show.
Price Info: FREE !!!

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Friday, September 7, 2012
Soul Friday
9:00 pm
Hells kitchen, 80 South 9th St, Minneapolis, MN (MAP)
Soul Friday is a monthly dance party created for queer women of color and friends.

We're proud to be an event that celebrates brown folks living the LGBTQ life... Lesbian/Bi/Trans/Queer Sisters of Color - Get yourself out to Soul Friday to REPRESENT!!! We LOVE how diverse Soul Friday has become and want to keep that up. We also want to encourage POC folk to show up and show Minnesota how we do it! Yeah, sisterfriends! Looking forward to seeing all shades of brown on that dance floor.

Spinning the best in old school, R&B, old and new hip-hop, house, and more.

On the decks:
Shannon Blowtorch
Lady L

Lady L's Old school power hour from 9-10 p.m. Come early!

Late night food specials from from 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.

Drink specials! $3 Michelob Golden Light, PBR, and Miller tap; $5 Jameson; $4 Soul Friday shot; $7 Any beer special and shot of Jameson or SF shot.
Price Info: $5
Age Limit: 21+

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Saturday, September 8, 2012 – Sunday, September 9, 2012
Revolver magazine release party !!!
9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Uppercut gym, 1324 Quincy Street NE, Minneapolis, mn (MAP)
Please join us in celebrating the launch of Revolver, the Twin Cities' brand new literary arts and culture magazine. DJ Shannon Blowtorch will spin some tunes, Bin Wine Bar will pour the drinks, and the Chef Shack will serve up the grub. Four of our favorite hipsters, Courtney Algeo, Sarah Moeding, Tony D'Aloia, and Chris Baker, will duke it out in a boxing tournament, and there will be dancing, painted people, and polaroid storytelling. We're hoping the party will be pretty damn rowdy, and at no cover, we also hope it will be an event everyone can afford to attend. We'll see you there!
Price Info: FREE !!!!
Age Limit: 21+