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The next The Minus 5 concert is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025 at United States Postal Service in Darby, MT, United States. See all 30 upcoming concerts
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About The Minus 5
Hometown
Portland, OR, United States
Formed
1993
Genre
Alternative
Specializing in an idiosyncratic brand of smart, witty indie pop with influences that run from the British Invasion and vintage glam rock to the playful end of new wave and contemporary indie rock, the Minus 5 is one of the many projects built around the talents of Scott McCaughey. McCaughey is the principal songwriter and vocalist with the Minus 5, but the rest of the lineup is fluid, with different collaborators stepping in for various projects, though former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck is the closest thing to a second constant within the project. With each album featuring different musicians, it's not surprising that they also have unique personalities, such as the sweetly sad Killingsworth (2009), the '60s pop flavors of Down with Wilco (2003), and the straightforward rock punch of Oar On, Penelope! (2025), but the dour wit and melodic approach of McCaughey's songs shine through in any context.
Members of The Minus 5 include, or have included, Peter Buck, Glenn Kotche, Scott McCaughey, Bill Rieflin, and Casey Neill.
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