Mid-August music: Mum’s the word if you fancy a blast from the past


D-A-D

Fri Aug 7, 22:00; Tivoli; free adm with entry to gardens

The Danish hard rock band D-A-D were founded in Copenhagen some 30 years ago, and they are still going strong today.

To celebrate their anniversary this year they have come up with an ambitious 30/30/30 agenda.

This will involve them playing 30 concerts in Denmark, 30 concerts abroad and at 30 festivals.

As part of their mission they are bringing their very best form to Tivoli’s Fredagsrock stage, where they will perform some of their biggest hits from their broad repertoire, such as ‘Monster philosophy’, ‘Helpyourselfish’ and ‘Scare yourself’. (JK)


Mini Mansions

(photo: mini mansion facebook)
(photo: mini mansion facebook)



Sun Aug 16, 21:00; Lille Vega; 130kr

Despite naming their album The Great Pretenders, there’s no pretence about this US indie pop band founded around Michael Shuman of the Queens of the Stoneage, who play catchy 60s pop rock. (JK)


Future Islands

Sun Aug 16, 20:00; Store Vega; 260kr

Future Islands are about to make their big breakthrough. Their romantic, alternative synthpop will likely take you straight from the concert hall on an exciting, spiritual journey. (JK)


Natalie Prass

(photo: Laure Fedele)
(photo: Laure Fedele)



Tue Aug 18, 21:00; Lille Vega, 110kr

American singer-songwriter Natalie Prass debuted in 2015 and we will surely hear a lot from her. Prass combines melodic sounds with beautifully written lyrics. Check out her song ‘Bird of Prey’ for a teaser. (JK)


18+

(photo: +18 facebook page)
(photo: +18 facebook page)



Sat Aug 29, 20:00; Ideal Bar, Vega; 110kr

International fashion house Prada has just expressed interest in using this electronic duo’s songs in some advertising, and it is not hard to understand why, since their sonic sound is unique, timeless and fun. (JK)


Allah-Las

(photo: Allah-Las facebook page)
(photo: Allah-Las facebook page)



Sat Aug 29, 21:00; Pumpehuset; 160kr

The innovative American rock band Allah-Las are ready to bring some musical sunrays from California to Copenhagen in accordance with their latest release, Worship the Sun. (JK)


 




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