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Live: THE ACES // Fine Line, Minneapolis, MN

The Aces brought their Under My Influence tour to Minneapolis last week, putting on an amazing show for their dedicated fans.

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Toronto-based The Beaches warmed up the crowd with a charming, high-energy set. Despite some technical glitches with sound (the band didn’t have a chance to soundcheck before they took the stage), the quartet put on a spectacular opening set. Lead singer and frontwoman Jordan Miller immediately won over the crowd with her strong vocals and bubbly personality. The group gave their all to every song, the rowdiest, Money, coming second to last in their setlist. The applause and cheers lasted long after the group left the stage.

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The Aces were preceded by an amazing playlist, first Hilary Duff and then 7 Things by Miley Cyrus, that fostered a celebratory mood. One could easily tell that the all-ages crowd were thrilled at the chance to see The Aces as their set time drew near. An audio track started the show, including soundbites from the band describing their music and rejection of the music industry’s attempts to put them into a clearly-defined box. It was noted by The Beaches earlier in the night that this was the first all-female tour that they had ever been included in. The power in that fact was palpable, and the energy in the venue was different than any show I had experienced in recent memory.

All four members of The Aces, sisters Cristal (lead vocals, guitar) and Alisa Ramirez (drums), guitarist Katie Henderson and bassist McKenna Petty, brought spectacular passion and joy to their performance. It was mesmerizing to watch each of them in their element, playing off of each other and the crowd. The setlist highlighted their sophomore album Under My Influence, with longtime fan favorites like Volcanic Love eliciting roaring cheers midway through the night. Other highlights included personal favorite Kelly, which was amazing to hear live. The concert concluded on a high note with the band’s first ever single Stuck, and the audience left feeling like they had attended a big party, with The Aces at its center.

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Photos: Morgan Winston