#TheFeels presented by Visions Merging, Soul Tools Entertainment, andJazz88 is where hip hop and jazz meet. It's a night of live instrumentation featuring singers, poets, emcees, comedians and more. The Feels (formerly The Feel Good Revolution) provides a space for art, entertainment, and healing to become synonymous with monthly themes dedicated to removing the stigma of mental health and healthy lifestyle choices. Throughout the night artists will perform content that inspires them to be their best selves.
Join Pat and his band, The Sundown Sound (featuring members of Hard Working Americans, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, WheelHouse, and more!), along with very special guests Adam Greuel and Russel Pedersen (of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades) as they kick off the record release celebration!
"In the 12 years since he first moved to Minnesota from southern Illinois, this remarkably fluid guitarist has positioned himself at the center of the Twin Cities jazz world...Whether playing alongside the McKnight-winning Atlantis Quartet or fronting his own Zacc Harris Group, Harris makes his mark, incorporating lessons from the greats into his own forward-looking style." - City Pages
Ultra Suede is a collective of sorts, music and art at its roots, production team as branches, but also a commune of ideas under the umbrella of its symbol, protection. The point is to create an atmosphere of creativity and build a community. Its purpose is to create and cultivate an environment of culture. It is a protected place for artists and thinkers to collaborate and grow. Protection X Connection.
The duo, which has been performing together in various manifestations since 1997, plays roots and Americana music featuring Boyd on guitar and vocals and Adam on the fiddle and vocals.
Phil Nusbaum of Bluegrass Saturday Morning on KBEM fame and local singer Sherry Minnick team up for Icehouse brunch. Guitarist Sherry is the lead singer, and she treats audiences to a wide range of song types. Phil is the banjoist, and contributes a little singing, too.
Join the Minneapolis-based award-winning Flamenco dancer Sachiko “La Chayí” and her students, beginners to advanced level, for their dance recital FIESTA FLAMENCA at gorgeous Icehouse MPLS on Sunday April 29. FIESTA FLAMENCA will welcome two national / international Flamenco musicians; guitarist Kristofer Hill and singer Olivia Rojas from Phoenix, AZ along with the local guitarist Ross Fellrath. Enjoy the beautiful dance by the student performers and celebrate their love for Flamenco!
Our final GR guest of our inaugural season is Thad Levine, Senior VP and General Manager of the MN Twins. While we'd love to talk baseball for an hour, we're eager to hear Thad's reflections on questions like:
How do you respect the history of an organization while also wanting to change it?
How do you recognize talent and capacity within an organization and then modify it to fit your vision?
How did you know you were ready for a job this big?
Benefit & Birthday for Jax Ravel Featuring: Graydon Peterson Quartet Yohannes Tona Band Steven Hobert Group Jax Ravel Gang
“ Jax Ravel, aka “The Cat from Madagascar”
Mostly self-taught, he plays piano and drums since he was a little kid, added the bass Guitar to his favorite instruments by accident (that’s the short version of the story), plays Guitar, Valiha (typical instrument from Madagascar), ukulele and other typical instruments from different countries. He also studied with some of the best musicians in the world in NYC on a face-to-face session. On the other hand, he was the recipient of many great scholarships (huge scholarship at Berklee College of Music and Presidential Scholarship aka Full Ride at McNally Smith College of Music) and went to college. Unfortunately, on Thursday, December 14th, 2017, McNally Smith College of Music shut down for good with nothing but a 6-day notice. That abrupt change left all students and faculty - including Jax Ravel - out of activities, income, and paperwork, the reason why this benefit concert means to be.
Luz Elena Mendoza (aka Y La Bamba) returns to themes of searching, metamorphosis, shared humanity, and a faith that is greater than just religion. Her clarity of voice is intimately tied to a renewed musical approach, which Luz attributes to a greater self-awareness that developed through recent collaborations with singer-songwriters Edna Vazquez and Lila Downs, as well as an exploration of mariachi, cumbia, and Latin pop with Calexico’s Sergio Mendoza—no relation—on a collaborative 2015 album released under the name Los Hijos De La Montaña.
“Ike Reilly is a kind of natural resource, mined from the bedrock of music. All the values that make rock important to people—storytelling, melody, rage, laughter—are part and parcel of every Ike Reilly show I have ever seen. One of the best touring acts in the country, Reilly's band takes it as a personal challenge to upend and amaze every room they play in.” - New York Times
Ticket price includes a drink of choice (house wine, tap beer, rail drinks, rocks shots or non-alcoholic house-made beverage). Appetizers, dinner and desserts will be available for purchase during the performance.
Tina Schlieske’s Residency II: Come Together Sessions…Every first Thursday of the month Tina Schlieske with Brian Ziemniak, Cody Mckinney, Peter Hennig and other featured guests come together to make music, have some conversations and try to make sense of it all.
An award-winning guitarist whose blending of musical styles has won him extensive praise from all corners of the music world. Acoustic Guitar Magazine calls it “rich and sensuous”.
Join Brianna Kocka as she releases her long awaited new album, "Dreamlife."
Co-produced by Holly Hansen, "Dreamlife" is a study in Kocka's attempt to escape the heaviness of loss, and the pressure of confinement.
A one-time one off show came together in mere minutes when Zoo Animal former drummer Thom Burton said he'd be in town for a show Holly Hansen was playing. She asked if by chance he'd play and his affirmative led Holly to ask Tim, who agreed it would be fun to do it. And BAM, it was booked. This one time chance to see the formative line-up will surely delight.
The Twin Cities’ sweetheart of Bluegrass, Americana and Folk is Katey Bellville. Quiet and unassuming, Katey has been singing all her life and has received high marks from some of the huge artists of our day. But you wouldn’t know it when you meet her. Not until you hear her simple honest sweet songs. -JazzyJ, Owner, Twin Cities Radio
Band lineup: Katey Bellville (Guitar, Vocals), Zach Gusa (Guitar, Vocals), of San Souci Quartet, Ryan Young (Fiddle) of Trampled By Turtles, Chris O'Brien (Dobro) of The May North, Mike Hedding (Banjo, Mandolin) of The High 48's, Justin Bruhn (Bass, Vocals) of Pert Near Sandstone.
Dean Granros is a jazz and new music composer and improviser who has been blending influences from multiple genres since the late 1960's to develop a unique and multidirectional body of work within the contexts of jazz and new music composition.
Laurent started playing clubs in Minneapolis while still in high school, signing his first record deal when he was twenty-two. His fifth album "Love Don't Let Me Down" was produced in Nashville, where Laurent is a full time songwriter. "Nashville has been great. I've been able to work with songwriters who's names I used to read in the liner notes of my favorite records, grammy winners, and major label recording artists." Scott Laurent, who has been making a name in Nashville- "I'm dying here in Nashville," Scott Laurent howls on his new album. Whether or not he means that literally, the Springsteen-esque rocker clearly still considers the Twin Cities home.
"Acoustic guitar fans should consider this recording a must have....Heywood gives us all something to enjoy for a long time." (Music Reviews Quarterly)
Fusing the old with the new, Lux String Quartet and Delphia Cello Quartet play the music of Bartok and Björk. Lux will be playing Bartok's 4th String Quartet, and Delphia will be playing Björk selections on 4 cellos with drums and vocals.
Thomas Nordlund Miles Left Behind cd release show! Minnesota-based guitarist and composer Thomas Nordlund will release his second album as a bandleader and producer, Miles Left Behind, May 7, 2018 on Shifting Paradigm Records.
“Donohue is a clever songwriter who uses intelligent, creative rhymes and wastes few words. His instrumentals display his characteristic of clarity and ingenuity, combining the essential qualities of the originals with his own recognizable fresh sound. He brilliantly mixes register changes, picking variations and tricks, and bass line melodies. Even the simplest musical conventions take on a richness under his fingers.”—Acoustic Guitar Magazine.
Steeped heavily in classical music Rachelle’s training starkly contrasts that of Andrew’s which lives in the realm of jazz and groove oriented music. In the fall of 2017 by combining these two worlds with their unabashed appreciation for folk and pop music they began their musical relationship and Tacky Annie was born.
"Spaces" marks the Minnesota Indie Pop duo's(Hot Date) third release. This hypnotic, concept piece explores the places we inhabit and the different versions of ourselves that are realized as a result.
“Ike Reilly is a kind of natural resource, mined from the bedrock of music. All the values that make rock important to people—storytelling, melody, rage, laughter—are part and parcel of every Ike Reilly show I have ever seen. One of the best touring acts in the country, Reilly's band takes it as a personal challenge to upend and amaze every room they play in.” - New York Times
"Fathom Lane's sound has just the right amount of melancholy with a touch of hopefulness that causes goosebumps to erupt at the back of your neck." SOUTHERN MN SCENE
“I dig the songwriting, it's pretty dark. Sounds like: Jayhawks meets John Mellencamp with a dash of John Doe & Exene. Male/female harmonies - that's a distinguishing element.” Michele K-Tel, Radio Valencia, San Francisc
“Lena ... sounds like Midwestern Brandi Carlile with a meaty voice ... Definitely a coming-out effort worth noticing.” Chris Riemenshneider, Star Tribune
Bryan Nichols is a Minneapolis-based pianist and composer, working primarily in jazz and improvised music. He returned to the Twin Cities in 2005 after four busy years in Chicago where he played with jazz heavyweights like Nicole Mitchell, Ernest Dawkins, Von Freeman and Hamid Drake. Since returning to Minneapolis, he leads and composes for his own trio, his quintet and his large group, We Are Many. He also plays regularly with Gang Font, Kelly Rossum Quartet, James Buckley Trio, and Zacc Harris Quartet, in addition to being an in-demand freelancer.
Nídia Minaj's "Danger", her first physical record released on Príncipe in 2015, was an outstanding & powerful collection of tracks, her own fiercely distinct aesthetic voice, that made all sorts of year end lists that year, from NPR's 10 Favorite Electronic Albums of 2015 to Wire magazine's Top 50 Releases of 2015. Evoking Rory Gibb's articulate hermeneutics on The Quietus, "Her music is dazzling in all senses, a trance-inducing tangle of boxy drums, vivid swirls of synthetic melody and buzzsaw grime bass, all corralled into tracks that feel less like functional dancefloor units and more like short, sharp shocks of adrenaline.”
Marijuana Deathsquads is the ever-evolving, experimental project lead by Ryan Olson, (producer/writer of POLIÇA and GAYNGS) and Isaac Gale. With multiple drummers, a slew of electronic instruments, and highly effected vocals, their live shows are a violent onslaught of improvised yet tightly woven, jagged, intricate experimental sound.
Legendary Twin Cities musician James Samuel “Cornbread” Harris Sr., was inducted in the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame in 2012, and won a Sally Award in 2014. Harris is a singing pianist-composer, and is the father of well known music producer Jimmy Jam Harris.
Dave Hagedorn is an Artist in Residence at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, where he teaches percussion, jazz studies, and world music. In June, 2011, Downbeat magazine deemed St. Olaf Jazz I to be the “Best Undergraduate Large Jazz Ensemble” in the 34 th annual student music awards.
Part singer-songwriter, part rock band, you can find Reina del Cid at the intersection of lyrical storytelling and scorching solos. Their music has been featured by Paste Magazine, NPR, and Baeble Music, and their new release, Rerun City is out now!
"Joe & Vick have been making their own brand of blues music for decades. Hailing from Iowa, this husband & wife duo spend more time on the road then some musicians half their age. Their take on the traditiuonal blues is unique and authentic at the same time. Their sound takes you down to a juke joint in Mississippi over 100 years ago, where there was no air conditioning, the beer was warm and the songs are bathed in mud." -Jody Hendrix - Little Class Records
The repertoire of Charanga Tropical features classic danzones as well as a vibrant mix of modern salsa and original compositions. For its groundbreaking tour to Cuba Charanga Tropical assembled a repertoire of unique danzones by Cuban composers that notably quote American melodies by Gershwin, Hoagy Carmichael, and others. The works shows that artistic exchange between American and Cuban musicians has been happening long before any recent political detente.
Californian lo-fi fusioneer Salami Rose Joe Louis cooks a mean sauce. It tasted great on her debut album Son Of A Sauce last year, and it tastes even better with this year’s extended family member, Zlaty Sauce Nephew. Like all the best cooking, few ingredients are necessary; it’s all about how she brings them together in her analog kitchen. Aquatic guitar shimmers, twinkling keys, sparse beats, rusty old-timey organs, and her somnambulant vocals combine to create 32 innocent, playful, and disarming moments. –Dave Jenkins
“Ike Reilly is a kind of natural resource, mined from the bedrock of music. All the values that make rock important to people—storytelling, melody, rage, laughter—are part and parcel of every Ike Reilly show I have ever seen. One of the best touring acts in the country, Reilly's band takes it as a personal challenge to upend and amaze every room they play in.” - New York Times
Maryam and Tom’s unique music brings a sound that is ethereal and meditative. This group forms its music drawn from Persian tones, and jazz overlaid by poetry and voices that touches the heart.
An award-winning guitarist whose blending of musical styles has won him extensive praise from all corners of the music world. Acoustic Guitar Magazine calls it “rich and sensuous”.
Hailing from Minneapolis, Alex Rossi is a vocalist, guitarist and songwriter who has been performing professionally for nearly 20 years. With strong roots in blues, soul and funk, Rossi has created his own unique and recognizable sound from his diverse musical background. Backed by a band featuring Minneapolis music scene heavy hitters, every set is dynamic and organic.
Based out of Minneapolis, Mikel Wright & The Wrongs bring some of the best that the Twin Cities has to offer. Rooted in old soul, funk, and cajun rhythms, and inspired by current bands like Umphrey's McGee and The String Cheese Incident, MWTWs brilliantly transcend genres in every set.
The Common Ground Company’s unique blend of Bluegrass, Americana, and Folk have been dazzling the Twin Cities since the fall of 2015. Led by Steph Snow’s powerful vocals and piano, Jorgen Wadkins (guitar), Pete Whitemen (bass), Zach Tauer (banjo), and Jake Rohde (mandolin) blend their acoustic instruments to create a driving, dynamic soundscape.
Dean Granros is a jazz and new music composer and improviser who has been blending influences from multiple genres since the late 1960's to develop a unique and multidirectional body of work within the contexts of jazz and new music composition.
Kid Dakota's "So Pretty" is groundbreaking music. There's a sense of adventure in the songs, a fearlessness to try new things, with such keen instincts that everything works like a charm. The CD was originally issued as an EP which won awards in Minnesota. Three new songs with Zak Sully of Low were added to flesh out a full fledged release.
Songs like Crossin' Fingers begin with a woozy guitar solo to show a man who has lost his balance with suspicions that his girlfriend isn't the one man type. The music conveys a sense of paranoia matched by the chilling words - "There ain't no secrets here/ I read your diaries/ I know he's more than a friend.
The Dollys features three of Minneapolis’ most sought after female vocalists: Joanna Jahn, Kari Shaw and Megan Shaw. Harmonizing to the music of The Trio: EmmyLou Harris, Dolly Parton and Linda Rondstadt and many other female country artists of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. The Dollys also perfom folk and americana hits of the past, which they love to put their own spin on.
Jared Paul is a two time Individual World Poetry Slam Finalist and has been a featured poet at the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the Post Secret national book tour, South By Southwest Music Festival, and Net Roots Nation. At his release party, Paul will perform and bring his book to life, alongside openers (TBD); he will also be available after to sign copies.
“Ike Reilly is a kind of natural resource, mined from the bedrock of music. All the values that make rock important to people—storytelling, melody, rage, laughter—are part and parcel of every Ike Reilly show I have ever seen. One of the best touring acts in the country, Reilly's band takes it as a personal challenge to upend and amaze every room they play in.” - New York Times
The movie "Once" is a type of cult classic for many musicians and thespians, about a street musician who makes amazing music, meets a girl, records a demo and takes a chance on his dream. Those who haven't seen it still love these honest, beautiful and sometimes heartbreaking songs from the soundtrack, written and recorded by Glen Hansgard and Marketa Irglova. We've done our best to present their work in a very intimate and beautiful way, as intended.
Daddy's new Monthly Icehouse residency! Daddy is the premiere Twin Cities variety show and dance night bringing you the best performance, burlesque, drag, music, comedy, fashion, DJ's and all QUEER performance.
Queer, subversive, weird and full of love, anyone can be a Daddy. *Consent is MANDATORY
An award-winning guitarist whose blending of musical styles has won him extensive praise from all corners of the music world. Acoustic Guitar Magazine calls it “rich and sensuous”.
Nationally-acclaimed recording artist J PLAZA is a buzzing MC/Artist based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He recently joined a group, FREEWIFI, signed under Rostrum Records based out of Hollywood, California. His recent accolades include performing at many big music festivals such as Soundset, SXSW, Summerset, etc.. rapping/interviewing on different radio stations/blogs, and being noticed by bigger artists such as Will. I. Am., Jaden Smith, and more.
The Trio's unique instrumentation brings a sound that is ethereal and groovy. They blend pop and soul influences with roots and jazz to bring a fresh take on tunes that fit perfectly with a dry martini.
David Roos, guitar, also a founding member of the Illicit Sextet, leads the trio Exquisite Corps, up until recently sold guitars at The Podium in Dinkytown, and devotes time to teaching and writing about jazz guitar and theory. A jazz guitar must see!
WAVELESS "AS ONE MORE FOLDED PAPER CRANE" ALBUM RELEASE w/ FRIENDLESS PASSENGER + DJ DIMESACK
Their latest album, "As One More Folded Paper Crane" (Moniker), sees Waveless at a new height in their songwriting abilities, keeping the energy afforded to them by their experience in the DIY circuit, and pairing it with a studio curiosity that has them incorporating more deliberate instrumentation over the wash of feedback and chaos they have learned to harness.
Echtzeit! is a performance series that highlights the exploratory sounds of noise, entrancement and free music curated by Trever Hagen. This month: Fanny Hill w. Miguel Hurtado + TBA
#TheFeels presented by Visions Merging, Soul Tools Entertainment, andJazz88 is where hip hop and jazz meet. It's a night of live instrumentation featuring singers, poets, emcees, comedians and more. The Feels (formerly The Feel Good Revolution) provides a space for art, entertainment, and healing to become synonymous with monthly themes dedicated to removing the stigma of mental health and healthy lifestyle choices. Throughout the night artists will perform content that inspires them to be their best selves.
The corner of Terrible Street and Lost Cause Way would be a rough spot to buy a house. Twinkies will still be delicious when the world ends. Matthew Logan Vasquez is making awesome music.
Parker Gispert is the frontman, singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter of The Whigs.
rescheduled from April 14. Previously purchased tickets will be honored.
$15 advance/$20 at the door/$50 donor level ticket
THE ENDOWMENT is an annual celebration of Hip Hop culture and the spirit of resistance that drives it. Featuring some of the most dynamic, boundary-pushing performers in the Twin Cities hip hop scene, the show will also raise money for TruArtSpeaks, a MN-based organization dedicated to youth voice and social justice.
Celebrate the National Day of Sweden with Anders and Maria Larsson, two of Sweden’s most prominent folk musicians who for many years operated their own record label and culture house in Malung, Sweden, where Anders was a vocal coach at the renowned folk music education course Malungs Folkhögskola. They now live in Malmö in the south of Sweden and work as freelance musicians and teachers. Featuring Anders’s powerful vocals and using an impressive array of traditional instruments including fiddle, nyckelharpa (the Swedish keyed fiddle), recorder, various Swedish flutes, guitar and percussion, the duo creates a sound that is both modern and traditional at the same time. The Larssons have performed in over twenty-five different countries and for this performance will be joined by one of their favorite touring partners, Johannes Mayr of Germany, and also local Scandinavian musician, Ross Sutter. Don’t miss their performance on TPT’s Almanac television show on Friday evening, June 1st.
Tina Schlieske’s Residency II: Come Together Sessions…Every first Thursday of the month Tina Schlieske with Brian Ziemniak, Cody Mckinney, Peter Hennig and other featured guests come together to make music, have some conversations and try to make sense of it all.
Margot is celebrating the release of Troublesongs, their latest EP. Sonically the record moves between straightforward rock-n-roll inspired Americana to string-heavy singer songwriter alt-country. Produced and Engineered by Danny O’Brien at Hot Dad Labs.
Roots Rock Reggae band EarthKry band was born and nurtured within the halls of the Edna Manley College of The Visual& Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica where four budding musicians hoped to hone their skills.
You can change however you'd like: City Counselor will present their ambitious, infectious pop collection Questions & Lies, backed by an 8-piece orchestra and 5-piece choir. Joined by St. Paul-based trio 4th Curtis, the evening will highlight some of the Twin Cities' premiere purveyors of avant-pop.
The Dollys features three of Minneapolis’ most sought after female vocalists: Joanna Jahn, Kari Shaw and Megan Shaw. Harmonizing to the music of The Trio: EmmyLou Harris, Dolly Parton and Linda Rondstadt and many other female country artists of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. The Dollys also perfom folk and americana hits of the past, which they love to put their own spin on.
The repertoire of Charanga Tropical features classic danzones as well as a vibrant mix of modern salsa and original compositions. For its groundbreaking tour to Cuba Charanga Tropical assembled a repertoire of unique danzones by Cuban composers that notably quote American melodies by Gershwin, Hoagy Carmichael, and others. The works shows that artistic exchange between American and Cuban musicians has been happening long before any recent political detente.
Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter Rachel Kurtz is lighting a bonfire with her new 13-song album of original soul, Americana, and blues tracks titled Love, Rachel Kurtz. Love, Rachel Kurtz, follows in the footsteps of gospel-activist diva Mavis Staples, while contributing to the neo-soul revivalist movement spearheaded by like-minded artists Alabama Shakes, Adele, and Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings. Preorder the album now, and mark your calendars for the Wednesday June 13th CD Release Party at Icehouse in Minneapolis.
"They have fantastic chemistry and charisma on stage, and the fun they have as they perform is contagious."-Pat Muir, Yakima Herald
“Hard-working award winners that have charm dripping off them…this is certainly an act you want to see live if they come your way.” -Chris Spector, Midwest Record
George Hadfield is a songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist. He has written music for film and TV, and established himself as a notable session bassist and sideman in the legendary Minneapolis music scene. In 2015 he released his first EP, Secret Tapes, combining his love of analog synths, pop, hip-hop, funk and R&B
Ultra Suede is a collective of sorts, music and art at its roots, production team as branches, but also a commune of ideas under the umbrella of its symbol, protection. The point is to create an atmosphere of creativity and build a community. Its purpose is to create and cultivate an environment of culture. It is a protected place for artists and thinkers to collaborate and grow. Protection X Connection.
A voice without constraint, a presence that captivates an audience, direct lyrics and honest covers, Elizabeth Ghandour’s music finds universal themes through personal experiences.
"A seven-person band with members scattered through Minnesota and North Dakota, D Mills & The Thrills perform original jazz-influenced hip hop tunes. Front women Diane Miller and Andi Thoreson deliver smart, rhyming lyrics and a strong stage presence." -Prairie Public
"Trout Steak Revival is Colorado’s next great bluegrass band” - Emerald O’Brien, Westword
Ever since winning the 2014 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition, Trout Steak Revival has quickly become a quintessential Colorado band. The band won an Emmy Award for a soundtrack they contributed to a Rocky Mountain PBS. They collaborate with school children in mentoring programs in Denver and Steamboat Springs. Their music is featured on Bank of Colorado’s radio and television advertisements. Most recently, Westword named them Denver’s Best Bluegrass Band, and they were nominated as a Momentum Band of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association.
Button Poetry is a Minneapolis-based company and independent publisher, and the world's largest distributor of spoken word and performance poetry media. Button runs a number of local poetry shows, including Button Poetry Live.
This space is a reclamation of the body; an exploration and celebration of the Afro-genderqueer scene. "Black and Andro" focuses on black femininity and black masculinity on all bodies, the gender politics of non-binary/queer folx. The androgynous fashion parade.
All are Welcome. We only ask that those who attend be mindful of the space.
There will be music and a dance party following a fashion show featuring models taking part in the "Black Andro" photo shoot series.
Music by: Asia Divine Kaoz "Kevin Kaoz Moore" MLNCHLY
Host: Tabbie Umlaleli Sabali
Models + Vendors TBD.
Partial proceeds of the event will go to the family of late Minneapolis political activist and community organizer, Tyrone Rashad Williams.
Malamanya is a United States based band comprised of musicians who share a mutual respect and enthusiasm for traditional rhythms and melodies from Cuba and Latin America. Their style is vintage and their sound is classic.
Hailing from Nashville, sister duo Chloe and Taylor are able to weave a vivid tale with their voices and light acoustic guitar that’ll give you goosebumps. This folky pair advocate working toward positive change, and their music is a fantastic reflection of that. –Nicole Ortiz, Audiofemme
Brazilian jazz, bossa nova and samba. Just sit back and listen to the jazzy bossa nova classics combined with contemporary Brazilian repertoire and Ticket To Brasil's original material.
Join singer-songwriter Yazmin for a CD release extravaganza for her third album, THE NAUTILUS. She will be sharing the stage with her 5-piece band (made up of members from Cuba, Wisconsin and Minneapolis), electro South American sensation Alma Andina and other special guests.
Three emerging Americana artists highlighting songwriting in vocal-forward performances.
Rooted in the tradition of classic Americana & Folk storytelling with a tip of the hat to Blues & Southern Soul, Jeff Krause pairs lyric-forward songs with a guitar style that moves from Acoustic coffee house strums to dusty bar Blues.
One of the most powerful and unique voices in the Twin Cities music scene, Jillian Rae planted her own flag in the musical landscape with the 2013 release of Heartbeat, a confident pop record with subtle nods to her bluegrass and classical pedigrees. Her songs are full of heartache, truth, and often a beguiling sense of playfulness.
As a committed wanderer, Jessica Paige draws on personal experience and the stories of old souls to bring her own unique brand of songwriting to the stage.
Ultra Suede is a collective of sorts, music and art at its roots, production team as branches, but also a commune of ideas under the umbrella of its symbol, protection. The point is to create an atmosphere of creativity and build a community. Its purpose is to create and cultivate an environment of culture. It is a protected place for artists and thinkers to collaborate and grow. Protection X Connection.
Button Poetry is a Minneapolis-based company and independent publisher, and the world's largest distributor of spoken word and performance poetry media. Button runs a number of local poetry shows, including Button Poetry Live.
Based in the Twin Cities, Ladyslipper Ensemble is known for innovative and fresh classical programming, sharing soulful music with the audience and ushering them beyond the traditional.
Malamanya is a United States based band comprised of musicians who share a mutual respect and enthusiasm for traditional rhythms and melodies from Cuba and Latin America. Their style is vintage and their sound is classic.
"Mixing an upbeat indie groove, a little bit of distortion and tongue-in-cheek caustic lyrics, the band(Poolboy) gives vibes reminiscent of Modest Mouse." - Austen Marcus, MN Daily Feature Story
Poolboy names Top 10 - Music Acts Poised to Pop in the Twin Cities http://www.citypages.com/music/10-minnesota-music-acts-poised-to-pop-in-2017/410317625
Button Poetry is a Minneapolis-based company and independent publisher, and the world's largest distributor of spoken word and performance poetry media. Button runs a number of local poetry shows, including Button Poetry Live.
Ultra Suede is a collective of sorts, music and art at its roots, production team as branches, but also a commune of ideas under the umbrella of its symbol, protection. The point is to create an atmosphere of creativity and build a community. Its purpose is to create and cultivate an environment of culture. It is a protected place for artists and thinkers to collaborate and grow. Protection X Connection.
Malamanya is a United States based band comprised of musicians who share a mutual respect and enthusiasm for traditional rhythms and melodies from Cuba and Latin America. Their style is vintage and their sound is classic.
Button Poetry is a Minneapolis-based company and independent publisher, and the world's largest distributor of spoken word and performance poetry media. Button runs a number of local poetry shows, including Button Poetry Live.
