Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards “The Side Effects Tour”
Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards “The Side Effects Tour” with Special Guests Friend of a Friend and Karma and The Killjoys Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards “There’s a mad genius living in Oklahoma City who possesses the manic drive of a classical composer”… “A creative tour de force”… “Theater kids and pop-punk aficionados, gather ‘round.” Since 2016, Johnny Manchild has led an ever-evolving lineup, affectionately dubbed the Poor Bastards, in the pursuit of conveying the noise in his head. A noise that gets louder everyday, and is never quite the same with each iteration. Amassing over 400,000 listeners over the last decade, collaborating with Adrian Young and Todd Foreman of No Doubt and Sublime respectively, performing alongside the Dresden Dolls, and independently assembling a 48 show, six week tour of house shows for over 3000 ravenous attendees (hosted by equally ravenous fans themselves), Johnny Manchild has broken down every conventional method in this pursuit of creating and exposing his music. With five albums under his belt, and his new self-produced album, “Side Effects” slated for 2026, Johnny Manchild has shown no sides of resting until the noise subsides; though the odds of that happening anytime soon are growing smaller everyday. Friend of a Friend Friend of a Friend formed in the summer of 2020 after a lifetime just missing each other. Since their 2022 debut release, they’ve toured relentlessly throughout Europe and North America. FOAF has released 3 records in the last 3 years, been featured in SPIN Magazine, named an artist to watch by Rolling Stone, an “American Visionary Duo” by Mesmerized, an “indie rock band taking the scene by storm” by Wonderland Magazine. Karma & The Killjoys Karma and the Killjoys is classical piano turned rock band. Loud key-smashing chords dueling with gritty electric guitar, powerful, raw female voices and a thick chorus of harmonies is the strange and compelling concoction the band calls piano-rock. Ever pushing the bounds of what that means, Karma and the Killjoys expand their musicality with every song, both embracing and defying the genre–and therefore defining it. Karma and the Killjoys is Rain Scott-Catoire (piano, vocals, songwriting), Sydni Myers (vocals, songwriting), Thomas Vercher (drums), and Tim Marchand (guitar).
Local Band Showcase
Want to support the Minneapolis / St. Paul Music community? This show will be a perfect to see what that like and be apart of the community. ALL AGES welcome- From surf-rock to hardcore there will be a genre for everyone! Music from: The good wordLeviathanSTRANGERSDUMB N EVIL
Loud & Local Release Party at The Amsterdam: The Melismatics, High On Stress (album), Pullstring (single)
Get ready for a high-energy night of loud and local live music when The Melismatics, High On Stress, and Pullstring take over the Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul, MN on Saturday, May 9th. From the infectious hooks and powerhouse vocals of The Melismatics to the raw, driving intensity of High On Stress and the punchy, crowd-moving sound of Pullstring, this lineup promises a dynamic mix of indie, rock, and attitude-filled anthems. Whether you’re there to dance, shout along, or discover your next favorite band, this is a can’t-miss show in one of the Twin Cities’ most beloved live music rooms.Not only is this an excellent night of rock n roll but also a celebration of new releases! High On Stress is releasing their new album while Pullstring is releasing their first single in over a year!Doors: 7pm // Music 8pmTickets: $15 ADV // $20 DOS18+
Sun Wave Mountain Cave: Riffs for Rent Relief
Come out to support live/local music as well as St. Paul students and their families impacted by ICE! Sun Wave Mountain Cave headlines as a five-piece alt-rock group specializing in three-part vocal harmonies, spicy synth, and warm 90’s guitar tones. Will Olsen (singer/songwriter) opens, where “the spirits of punk basements and timeless American classics get together to try and patch things up”. Also joined by Corduroy Cool, an eclectic, upbeat band playing new wave hits and more. All ticket sales will go to Highland Park Middle School’s community rent relief fund.
Tainted Canyon + The Locals + Svet
Three of the Twin Cities’ most exciting up-and-coming bands come together for a high-energy night at Amsterdam Bar & Hall. Svet, The Locals, and Tainted Canyon each bring their own take on alternative, classic, and indie rock. All three bands have been steadily growing their audiences in local rooms, and this show brings them together on one bill for the first time at Amsterdam. Whether you’ve been following the scene or just looking for something real on a night out, this is one to catch early.
Eli Orion – Singing of Horses and Violent Skies with Sophie Hiroko, Peeler, and Squinny
Sophie Hiroko is a singer/songwriter native to Duluth, MN, and a daughter of Lake Superior. She describes the genre of music she creates as “tender bubble grunge”, marrying soft vocals to a grungy backing band. Hiroko draws inspiration from themes of death, rebirth, social justice, and girlhood. Her sound can be compared to the Lilith Fair and femme grunge movements of the ‘90s. Fans of The Breeders, The Sundays, Mazzy Star, and Juliana Hatfield will love Sophie Hiroko.Eli Orion is a wild horse, a wide-angle sunrise over a field, and a deific lightning strike; “a whirlwind of impressive production, self-aware narratives, and hooks that [demand] festivals.” – Logan Lamers, fsmPeeler is a 4 piece irregular rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their debut EP, Best Kept Secret, came out May 2025. Stay ultra hype always.Squinny is a Minneapolis psych fuzz four-piece. Synth and riff-heavy, the group’s high-energy performances are home to both dancing and head-banging. Their combination of crushing rhythms and giant melodies is reminiscent of King Crimson a la Black Sabbath.
Rock Gone Amok
Rock Gone Amok, split ticket showcase of raw local talent from St. Cloud. Playing a live mix of covers you’ve longed for with original music to fulfill that heart shaped hole for indie rock sleaze. This line up you won’t wanna miss, almost like chicken soup for the punk soul. Borrowed Time MuffleurSimple Motions
Fiona Hayes Single Release Show
Celebrate the release of Fiona Hayes’ newest single with some fierce femme-fronted bands.