First Avenue (Minneapolis)

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First Avenue (Minneapolis) is a legendary downtown Minneapolis music venue and nightclub renowned for its pivotal role in the city’s music scene and its association with artists like Prince.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf concert hall
music venue
nightclub
alsoKnownAs First Avenue (Minneapolis)
surface form: First Avenue & 7th St Entry
architecturalStyle Art Deco (original building elements)
associatedPerformer Atmosphere
Babes in Toyland
Hüsker Dü
Prince
Semisonic
Soul Asylum
The Replacements
buildingUseBeforeVenue bus depot
capacity approximately 1500 (Mainroom)
approximately 250 (7th St Entry)
country United States of America
surface form: United States
culturalDesignation landmark of Minneapolis music scene
featuredIn film Purple Rain
formerName Sam’s
The Depot
Uncle Sam’s
genreFocus alternative rock
funk
hip hop
pop
punk rock
rock music
hasFeature black exterior with white stars
hasPart 7th St Entry
Mainroom
hosts DJ events
dance nights
live concerts
local band showcases
national touring acts
locatedIn downtown Minneapolis
location Minneapolis
surface form: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
musicSceneRole incubator for Minneapolis sound
key venue for Twin Cities alternative rock scene
notableFor association with Prince
live music performances
role in Minneapolis music scene
opened 1970
operator First Avenue Productions
state Minnesota
streetAddress 701 First Avenue North
wallDecoration stars honoring artists who have performed there
website https://first-avenue.com

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Gayngs performedAt First Avenue (Minneapolis)
First Avenue (Minneapolis) alsoKnownAs First Avenue (Minneapolis)
this entity surface form: First Avenue & 7th St Entry