Thursday, August 13, 2015

FIRST AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA: RELEASE STATEMENT ON CEILING COLLAPSE

Legendary MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA music venue FIRST AVENUE and rock band THEORY OF A DEAD MAN have posted the below statements as last night, the venues ceiling collapsed injuring three during Canadian band THEORY OF A DEADMAN's set.














FROM STAR TRIBUNE:
http://www.startribune.com/first-avenue-ceiling-collapse-injures-3-or-4/321691951/








FROM FIRST AVENUE, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA::
We're working with City Inspectors and structural engineers to discover the reason this happened and how best to reopen safely. Our thoughts and hearts are with those who were injured.
We're proud of our history, dedication to the Twin Cities music community, and the care with which we maintain the building. The Depot Tavern, 7th St Entry, Record Room, and Mainroom will be closed Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14 as we assess the situation. We look forward to reopening as soon as possible. Stay tuned for more information.




FROM THEORY OF A DEAD MAN: 
As some of you may be aware or may have witnessed, there was a partial ceiling collapse during our show last night at the First Avenue music venue in Minneapolis. At this time, we have been provided no details as to the cause of the collapse. As with all of our shows, our primary concern is for the safety of all involved; our fans, our crew, the venue staff and anyone and everyone else who may be in attendance. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who may have been injured or otherwise adversely affected by this unfortunate incident. Our sincerest thanks go out to the First Avenue staff, the Minneapolis Fire Department, the paramedics and all the other wonderful people who lent their swift assistance in helping others during the aftermath. We wish the injured a full and speedy recovery. We wish First Avenue a quick turnaround in re-opening the doors of their legendary venue. We look forward to returning to Minneapolis as soon as possible to play for our amazing friends and fans.
- Tyler, Dave, Dean & Joe



Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-