The Dollyrots with Cindy Lawson, Cheap Bouquet, DJ WRRC

Schedule

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025 at 08:30 pm to Fri, 14 Mar, 2025 at 01:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

James Ballentine “Uptown” VFW Post 246 | Minneapolis, MN

For over 20 years, The Dollyrots have been a shining example of how to mix raw punk energy with catchy, bubblegum melodies.
About this Event

The Dollyrots :: The Sugar in the Gas Tank Tour 2025

w/ special guests: Cindy Lawson, Cheap Bouquet, & DJ WRRC


Thursday, March 13th
  • James Ballentine "Uptown" VFW Post 246
  • 2916 Lyndale Ave S.
  • Doors 8:00pm :: Music 8:30pm :: 21+
  • GA $20 ADV / $25 DOS
  • TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY DEC. 13 @10AM

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For over 20 years, have been a shining example of how to mix raw punk energy with catchy, bubblegum melodies, all while living life entirely on their terms. Fronted by bassist and vocalist Kelly Ogden and guitarist Luis Cabezas, this power duo has built a legacy of anthemic tunes, relentless touring, and an unwavering DIY ethos. But what sets them apart isn’t just their music—it’s their ability to balance the chaos of punk rock with raising kids that are now old enough to take the stage on their own.

The band has released eight studio albums and played over two thousand shows since their 2004 debut on legendary punk label Lookout! Records. The next two albums came out through Joan Jett’s Blackheart Records, followed by several DIY, fan-funded releases and a current alliance with Wicket Cool Records. Long a staple in rotation on Sirius/XM’s Little Steven’s Underground Garage, the band’s consistent output perked up the ears of Wicked Cool founder Stevie Van Zandt. “Their songwriting has reached a consistent level of greatness,” he says.

The Dollyrots’ sound stays rooted in the sharp hooks of classic pop punk. Growing up together in Florida, followed by a decade-long stint in Los Angeles, the band emerged from the L.A. punk scene with a style that blends humor, heart, and high-energy. Their anthem “Because I’m Awesome” has enjoyed over 2.6 million streams on Spotify while becoming a rallying cry for sarcastic self-confidence. Whether they’re singing about awkward crushes or the everyday chaos of life, their songs always deliver a sense of fun and relatability, reminding listeners not to take life—or themselves—too seriously.

The band is no stranger to success, hitting the Billboard Heatseekers and Independent Albums charts several times and featured in movies and TV shows including “Nimona”, “Billions”, “The Price Is Right” along with classics such as “Easy A” and “CSI:NY”. Their most recent album, Night Owls, is co-Produced by longtime collaborator John Fields (Jimmy Eat World, All Time Low, Meet Me At the Altar) and features multiple tracks receiving heavy rotation on Sirius/XM and featured on NPRs New Music Friday and Spotify’s New In Punk Playlists, along with many more.

Kelly and Luis aren’t just bandmates; they’re life partners who’ve taken their shared love of music and turned it into a family affair. Their two kids, River and Daisy, have grown up on the road, trading playgrounds for green rooms and bedtime stories for soundchecks. Instead of seeing family life as a limitation, Kelly and Luis have woven it into the fabric of their music and lifestyle. Their kids often make mid-show cameos on stage and can sometimes be spotted at the merch table helping fans pick out t-shirts, or popping up in behind-the-scenes tour videos. The family vibe is infectious, making Dollyrots shows feel less like a concert and more like a reunion with your fun, rock n roll cousins.

This unconventional lifestyle has added a unique layer to The Dollyrots’ identity. They’ve become a symbol of what it means to balance ambition and creativity with family life. Their fans—many of whom are now parents themselves—find inspiration in how Kelly and Luis have stayed true to their punk roots while embracing parenthood with open arms.

The band’s influence has also extended to the radio, where Kelly has held down the position of morning show DJ since 2019 on Sirius/XM Channel 21 The Underground Garage. The Kelly Ogden Program plays the best of garage, punk, and rock, airing every weekday morning with a bonus Friday night show. She can also be heard on their sister station Sirius 721, and shares a side project with Bowling For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick called Jaret and Kelly.

Always active on the live circuit, the band is gearing up for extensive 2025 tour plans including both U.S. and overseas runs. This will coincide with a new release coming in the Spring just on the heels of deluxe vinyl reissues of their seminal LPs “Eat My Heart Out” and “Barefoot & Pregnant” in February through Wicked Cool/The Orchard.

Though their lives have evolved, The Dollyrots’ music remains as vibrant and youthful as ever. Their DIY approach has also allowed them to stay connected to their audience and build a loyal community that feels more like an extended family. Their fans have watched them grow from scrappy up-and-comers to seasoned musicians and parents, and that connection makes their music hit even harder. They show that you don’t have to give up your passions or your identity to raise a family and prove that punk rock isn’t just about rebellion—it’s about creating your own path and sticking to it, no matter what. With a little bubblegum and mischief on the side.
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began her rock and roll career in Minneapolis in 1985 with her all-female rock band, The Clams. Over the years, she has played in several bands in Minneapolis and New York City. Currently she’s backed by longtime collaborator and inventive guitarist Jerry Lefkowitz (of The Young Nashvillians, Something Fierce, Whoops Kitty, and Fauna, among others), bassist and multi-instrumentalist Dave Randall, whose rock bonafides include The Spectors, The Boot R&B, The Silent Treatment, Kinda Kinky, and many more, and on the drums is Mark Devaraj, who’s kept the beat going in bands High on Stress, Whiskey Rock and Roll Club, The Heavy Sixers, as well as dozens of other Minneapolis bands.
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has hit the ground running in Minneapolis and aren't looking back. The trio is carving out a new path in the pop punk scene, through unapologetic authenticity and drawing influence from icons across the rock and alternative spectrum. Fronted by long time listener, first time frontman Sam Awad, with Twin City scene vets Chelsea Oxborough and Brandon Evilla on guitars, Cheap Bouquet is the amalgamation of a broad range of individual experience. The band has found their footing with a dynamic sound, candid storytelling, and, more than anything else, a genuine joy to be sharing their music.
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is the Whiskey Rock 'n' Roll Club MPLS playing the most prime selections before, between and after bands.
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Doors at 8pm, Bands at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30


By purchasing a ticket to this event, you and your party agree to abide by: The Uptown VFW’s Code Of Conduct at http://uptownvfw.org/code-of-conduct.

NO REFUNDS

Where is it happening?

James Ballentine “Uptown” VFW Post 246, 2916 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, United States
Tickets

USD 23.63 to USD 28.78

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