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The Arrivals schedule two December shows

Posted by Loren on November 17, 2019

The Arrivals schedule two December shows
The Arrivals schedule two December shows

The Arrivals, who last released Volatile Molotov in 2010 (Recess Records), has announced two rare live dates -- one in Minneapolis, MN and the other in Chicago, IL on the weekend of Dec. 27-28.

The band took a break in 2013, with members playing in Treasure Fleet and other groups in between, reuniting for sets at Awesome Fest in 2016 and Ian's Party in Chicago this past January.

Venue info below.

MORTIMER'S 
(2001 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405)
Friday, December 27th
w/ Murf, Green/Blue, and Din-Din
$10 // Doors @ 9pm // 21+
Facebook Event: https://facebook.com/ events/579305889276567/

REGGIES
(2105 S State St. Chicago, IL 60616)
Saturday, December 28th
$15 // Doors @ 7pm // 17+
Tickets: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/the-arrivals- tickets-81398496093
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook. com/events/694246541069942/

The Arrivals schedule two December shows
The Arrivals schedule two December shows

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