First Dates

Music for your minivan // Minneapolis, MN

Instrumental band out of Minneapolis, MN, comprised of Shawn Bortel on drums and Aaron Rosell on keyboards. Debut EP arriving in 2016.

NEWS & UPDATES

NEW ALBUM: “MAYBE NEXT TIME”

Released on November 20, 2020

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Here’s 1/3 of our most important fan base
Here’s 1/3 of our most important fan base
I like this photo because that’s my mom in the lavender shirt and if that’s not the smirk of someone who forced you to stick with piano lessons ‘til 8th grade because she knew you’d eventually fall in love with it I don’
I like this photo because that’s my mom in the lavender shirt and if that’s not the smirk of someone who forced you to stick with piano lessons ‘til 8th grade because she knew you’d eventually fall in love with it I don’t know what is ... 📸 @kambrephotography
One year ago with our friends at @612brew 📸 @rebeccacahill
One year ago with our friends at @612brew 📸 @rebeccacahill
Thanks to y’all for braving the elements last night. 📸 @smpfalk
Thanks to y’all for braving the elements last night. 📸 @smpfalk
Sometimes you just gotta drum it out, bruv.
A couple of best buds making music. Thanks to everyone who came out for #darkweek tonight, and to @ryanmihmthebrewer + @finnegansbeer for letting us do what we love.
A couple of best buds making music. Thanks to everyone who came out for #darkweek tonight, and to @ryanmihmthebrewer + @finnegansbeer for letting us do what we love.
Pinkies out for synth tracks. 📸 @shawnbortel
Pinkies out for synth tracks. 📸 @shawnbortel
Back in the lab
Back in the lab
Thanks for the love! ... #Repost @yingguo7: Live music on a wed night feeds the soul ❤️ 🏙@firstdatesmusic - if only all first dates had the same chemistry as these guys 😂 #minnesotamusic #astercafe #northeastmpls #instrumental
Open uprights and brushes on snares. Preppin' our first-ever fully acoustic show for @thewarminghousempls on Friday 2/10.
Open uprights and brushes on snares. Preppin' our first-ever fully acoustic show for @thewarminghousempls on Friday 2/10.
Here’s 1/3 of our most important fan base I like this photo because that’s my mom in the lavender shirt and if that’s not the smirk of someone who forced you to stick with piano lessons ‘til 8th grade because she knew you’d eventually fall in love with it I don’ One year ago with our friends at @612brew 📸 @rebeccacahill Thanks to y’all for braving the elements last night. 📸 @smpfalk
Sometimes you just gotta drum it out, bruv.
A couple of best buds making music. Thanks to everyone who came out for #darkweek tonight, and to @ryanmihmthebrewer + @finnegansbeer for letting us do what we love. Pinkies out for synth tracks. 📸 @shawnbortel Back in the lab
Thanks for the love! ... #Repost @yingguo7: Live music on a wed night feeds the soul ❤️ 🏙@firstdatesmusic - if only all first dates had the same chemistry as these guys 😂 #minnesotamusic #astercafe #northeastmpls #instrumental
Open uprights and brushes on snares. Preppin' our first-ever fully acoustic show for @thewarminghousempls on Friday 2/10.

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