We hearty folk at the U know what it is like to weather the harsh elements and brave the cold temperatures, but there is no need to worry about that now. It's summer, and the next three to four months are going to be amazing! So, go to a festival, check out music and movies at Loring Park, or just relax with your favorite hipster friend at Hidden Beach. While you are gallivanting around Dinkytown and enjoying those happy hour patio specials, we are still here at the Whole brainstorming the next semester for you. So make our job a little easier and tell us who you want to see. Stop by, ...

Nomo. Maybe a name you haven't heard of before. But a band that we at the Whole totally adore.
Once again, we are in the position where we are a little unsure how we are going to fit this many people on stage. Nomo features two drummers, a percussionist, and a complete horn section. There's like 8 or 9 people in Nomo. What were we thinking? Well, whatever happens, it's happening this Friday, May 1st.
Well, their MySpace page lists the following influences: Can, Sun Ra, Fela Kuti, Moondog, Brian Eno, Funkadelic, Miles Davis, Steve Reich, Harry Partch


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So, we are done with our run of ticket reservations for the Making Music: Dan Wilson event next Thursday, April 30th. What happens if you don't have a ticket reserved, but you still really really really wanna see the show? Well, here's how it works. Every time we do one of these online ticket reservation deals, there are always a few people who don't show up to claim their tickets. Maybe their cat got sick. Maybe they forgot that the season finale of America's Next Top Gossip Girl is that night. Whatever the reason is, if they don't show up by 8pm, we'll give away the remaining tickets to those Dan Wilson die-hards that are...

So, we've got a few shows coming up soon that are sure to sell out. If you want to see Dan Wilson, Kool Keith, or Nomo, get your tickets today!

Dan Wilson tickets are free here.
Rosebuds this Friday! Tickets here.
Getcher Kool Keith tickets here.
Nomo-lovers get your tickets here.