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Photos: Khruangbin celebrate debut album at First Avenue

by Juliet Farmer

November 17, 2025

Khruangbin performed at First Avenue with The Nunnery on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Khruangbin performed at First Avenue with The Nunnery on Friday, November 14, 2025.Juliet Farmer for MPR

Texas psychedelic rock group Khruangbin put on a funk-filled performance for their devoted fan club, The Krhu, at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, Nov. 14. The show was part of a recently announced tour of intimate venues in support of The Universe Smiles Upon You II, released in honor of their debut album’s 10th anniversary.

Guitarist Mark Speer, bassist Laura Lee Ochoa, and drummer Donald "DJ" Johnson, were joined by touring guitarist Will Van Horn. Minneapolis ambient group the Nunnery performed an opening set.

Setlist (via setlist.fm)

August Twelve II

The Man Who Took My Sunglasses II

Little Joe & Mary (Hi Life)

August 10

Shida

Three From Two

Mr. White (Go Go Mr White)

Balls and Pins II

Maria También

Dern Kala (Sonic Dern Kala)

White Gloves II

Two Fish and an Elephant ii (Sultans Fish ii)

Bin Bin ii

People Everywhere (Still Alive)

Encore

Friday Morning (with Prince riffs)

Zionsville II

Photos: Khruangbin celebrate debut album at First Avenue