Indie pop-rock band Minus the Bear to play Bluebird

Minus the Bear is performing at the Bluebird Nightclub again after the band’s spring show two years ago.

“We’re trying to get out to more places we haven’t been before, and college towns have lots of fans of music,” bassist Cory Murchy said. “It’s a great opportunity to make new fans.”

Tim Kasher and Rah Rah will open the show in Bloomington, one of the Midwest stops as Minus the Bear finishes its tour in promotion of its newest album “OMNI.”

Owner of the Bluebird Nightclub, Dave Kubiak, said the show two years ago went well and that the response to Tuesday’s upcoming performance has been positive.

“It doesn’t help that it’s a Tuesday, but we’re pleasantly surprised with the response,” he said. “I expect a good turnout.”

Despite the show being during finals week, senior Caitlin Miller said she did not think about those factors too much.

“My finals week is actually pretty light,” she said. “I’m definitely excited because I’ve never seen them.”

Miller said she has been a fan since Minus the Bear’s first album “Highly Refined Pirates” and that she likes the band’s newest album.

Minus the Bear
WHERE The Bluebird Nightclub
WHEN 8 p.m. Tuesday
ADMISSION $15
MORE INFO Ages 21 and up

“I’ve never had a chance to see them because they usually don’t play near here, or it is to pricey,” she said. “The Bluebird had a really reasonable ticket price.”

Kubiak said the Minus the Bear’s schedule will determine whether or not the band returns to Bloomington.

“It all depends on their album releases, but we’d love to have them back,” he said.
Murchy said the band is looking forward to Tuesday night.

“Come out and have a good time,” he said. “Don’t be afraid to dance.”