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Since breaking everyone’s hearts in the Irish music film Once, Marketa Irglova has won an Academy Award, appeared on The Simpsons, toured and recorded as one half of The Swell Season, sang with Iron & Wine, and helped put together the Broadway rendition of the movie that made her famous. Now the 23-year old Czech-born singer and classically-trained pianist is back with her debut solo album, Anar, (the Persian word for “pomegranate”) due October 11 on Anti-.

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Iowan folksinger Greg Brown has been coming to The Cedar for many years now. Yet his rich body of songs rewards repeated listening, as the master craftsman draws out different facets with each show, and continues to produce new material. The intimacy of The Cedar listening room heightens and accentuates the revealing, personable nature of Greg's songs. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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Singer and multi-instrumentalist Hindi Zahra draws upon the roots of her native Morocco along with the melting pot of influences of her adopted France in order to create her own original, stylish grooves--part soul, part folk, part jazz, and pure passion.

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• On sale date: noon Fri Aug 19
• Phone: 612-338-2674 ext 2 ($1 fee per ticket)
• In person: From a Cedar volunteer in the front lobby before and after shows (no fee), Depth of Field (no fee), or Electric Fetus (small fee)
• Online: Ticketweb (fees apply) (click on red Buy Tickets button at top of this page)
• All Cedar shows are all ages.
• Students with ID may gain discounted admission for tickets at the door.

The Cedar and Kate Nordstrum Projects present "Kranky Records on Tour," featuring A Winged Victory for the Sullen with the ACME string ensemble plus Benoît Pioulard and Ken Camden. Read more »

The Cedar has historically been closed on Labor Day. This year, we want to open our doors to present Mount Eerie (aka Phil Elverum aka The Microphones) with Nicholas Krgovich and Andrew Broder. This is a special opportunity since Elverum hasn't played in the Twin Cities for two years, and we've never before hosted him at The Cedar.

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 “A captivating debut… An arresting journey from emotional trials to aural pleasure.” – Uncut ★★★★

“Gorgeous…a similar beauty to James Blake’s current hit.” – nme

“There’s a world of mystery in the mesmerizing voice of this Irishman...” – People Magazine

Irish indie singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow earned many accolades for his debut album Early in the Morning, and several of the songs from the album went on to be featured on hit TV series Chuck, Parenthood, and Grey’s Anatomy. After a handful of solo dates earlier this year, James is now making his first headlining tour of the USA, this time with a five-piece backing band. “Playing on my own right now is beautiful because it allows me to connect on a very primitive level,” says James, “but I look forward to being surrounded with friends on stage to share this with me.”

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Breathtaking Irish vocalist Karan Casey and guitar virtuoso John Doyle rose to fame through being founding members of traditional supergroup Solas. Since leaving Solas, each has carved out a unique and acclaimed place in contemporary Irish and folk music, yet they both felt a yearning that has pulled them back to work together once more, this time as a duo. The result is Exile's Return (Compass Records), a luminous new album of Irish, Scottish and English folk songs, and a limited number of live appearances. The renewed collaboration has generated "a feeling of coming home," says Karan. "John in his guitar playing really does catch me, almost like he knows what I'm thinking." John says, "Karan's soul is in the music.  We fit together, like hand in glove."

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The Cedar welcomes back Over The Rhine, featuring multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Linford Detweiler and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Karin Bergquist. Over The Rhine is touring to showcase songs from their stunning new album The Long Surrender (street release date: 2/8/11).

The Long Surrender is something rare and wondrous — an intimate epic. Shot through with the joys and sorrows of modern-day existence and the unchanging fundaments of the human condition, the album has the feel of a living thing, senses alert, feet planted firmly on terra firma. Read more »

Intimate and hushed, Sharon Van Etten's folk tunes tend to quiet any room she plays them in. These are the type of nuanced songs that can render a crowd breathless.

Van Etten was introduced to an eclectic blend of folk and rock 'n' roll while growing up in Nashville. She worked her way to Brooklyn, and after a national tour in support of her debut album, Because I Was In Love, she turned to Epic, a seven-song LP that was one of NPR Music's favorite records of 2010. Read more »

A second chance to hear the warm sounds of Hawiian ukulele maestro Jake Shimabukuro, this time as he stretches out over two sets. As anyone who was at Jake's sold out May show at The Cedar can attest, Jake is a phenomenally gifted ukulele player, capable of playing not only at blistering speed, and also with astonishing sensitivity for the music. His repertoire includes pop standards, classical works, film music, and originals--truly something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss it.

Tickets go on sale at noon Fri Jun 11 from the Cedar Ticketline (612-338-2674 ext 2), from hard-working Cedar volunteers in the front lobby during shows, from Cedar outlets (Electric Fetus, Irish on Grand, Homestead Pickin' Parlor, and Depth of Field), and online at Ticketweb. Read more »