Hey! We're Akai!
Thanks for stopping by, friends! It's been a fun year so far, recording and filming. We can't wait to share! In the meantime, be sure to sign up for our mailing list and/or follow us so we can tell you if we’re playing a show near you! Thanks for the support. ‘Hope to see you soon!
Gearing up for a new album and some eastern cities!

** PAST SHOWS **

06/19/2009 - The Fineline - Minneapolis
w’ The Arms Akimbo & Fools and Horses. Doors @ 8pm, Music @ 9pm - $6! - 18+
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03/16/2009 - The Fineline - Minneapolis
w' TBA. 7pm - Comps available online to get in free! - 21+ (or bring your guardian)
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02/27/2009 - Acadia Cafe - Minneapolis
w' Bella Koshka. 9pm - Pre-show interview on KFAI at 7:30 - Free! - All Ages!
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02/06/2009 - Acadia Cafe - Minneapolis
w' Nee Nee. 9pm - Free! - All Ages!
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11/07/08 - Eclipse Records - Saint Paul
What better way to celebrate the weeks end than at the coolest venue in town? 7pm - All Ages!
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6/28/08 - The Darkroom - Chicago
Awesome Chicago showcase for photographers with V Sparks, Houseguest and Tenniscourts. 7pm - $7 - 21+
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6/27/08 - Phyllis' Musical Inn - Chicago
Spend an evening with us in Wicker Park Saturday night. No stage. Just you, us and rock. 10pm - Free - 21+
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6/26/08 - WHPK - Chicago
Tune in online or 88.5 in Chicago's south metro friday night from 9 to 10:30 on WHPK's 'Pure Hype'. Support college radio!
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05/23/2008 - The Space - New Richmond
An Evening With Band Kids Unite Featuring Shay Ewer, Reed Sutter, MiMaMo and Akai! 8pm - Free - All ages!
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01/04/2008 - 400 Bar - Minneapolis
w' Humanboy. 9pm - $5 - 18+
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12/08/2007 - Acadia Cafe - Minneapolis
w' Preston West. 9pm - $1 - All Ages!
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11/15/07 - Candlelight on Grand - St Paul
Akai will be playing an acoustic set at InVision on Grand Ave for the Candlelight on Grand event. 7pm - Free - All Ages
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10/06/07 - The 331 Club - Minneapolis
Seattle band MiniVan makes a stop on their national tour to do a free show with us at the 331. 9:30pm - Free - 21+
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10/05/2007 - Fox 9 - Twin Cities
Watch for us on Fox9’s Sound Check series!
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08/31/2007 - The Space - New Richmond
An Evening with Band Kids Unite in our favorite New Richmond gallery. 7pm - Free - All ages!
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07/27/2007 - Triple Rock Social Club - Minneapolis
w' the Winter Sounds, the Lemurs and the Umbrella Sequence. 9pm - $5 - 21+
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07/10/2007 - The Turf Club - St Paul
Catch local genius' Sugoi! and Deep Pool w' The Young Immortals on tour from Portland! 9pm - $4 - 21+
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05/25/2007 - The Space - New Richmond
w' Cindy Ivy, Justin Grimes, Tim Galdunick and Chris Whitmire 8pm - Free - All ages!
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05/15/2007 - Jules Maes Saloon - Seattle
Tuesday night show with Minivan and Dennis Driscoll! 9pm - $5 - 21+
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05/15/2007 - Starbucks Support Center - Seattle
'Off The Clock' Summer kick-off with Sweetheart, and One Life Lost. 11:30am - free - All Ages
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05/14/2007 - 15th Street Pub - Vancouver
Monday night show with fellow "Off the Clock"ers The Young Immortals! 8pm - free - 21+
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05/13/2007 - Atlas Clothing & Music - Seattle
Low-key set with Dear Nora on their final tour and Dennis Driscoll. 7pm - $5 - All Ages
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05/07/2007 - Acadia Cafe - Minneapolis
Acoustic set w' Julie Moffitt and Joan Coffey. 8pm - $5 - All Ages
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04/21/2007 - Suburban World Theatre - Minneapolis
Starbucks Hear Music “Off the Clock Vol. 1” CD Release party featuring: Akai, The Autumn Leaves, The Umbrella Sequence and Cindy Ivy - 7:30pm - $8 - All Ages
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Our first full-length album, "Pretty Songs About Ugly Things", is ready for shipment! It includes 12 new original tracks!


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