CD release

A return visit by the awesome and ever so clever Portland Cello Project, augmented by violinist, loopist and vocalist Emily Wells, performing together and separately. And two new CDs means twice the fun! Emily's new album is called Mama, and comes out April 10 on Partisan Records.

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• On sale date: noon Fri Feb 3
• Phone: 612-338-2674 ext 2 ($1 fee per ticket)
• In person: From a Cedar volunteer in the front lobby during events (no fee; cash, check, credit card), Depth of Field (no fee; cash or check only), 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 purchase tickets at a discount at the door.

"Chastity Brown, a Memphis girl-turned-Minnesotan....The pure, raw emotion that this woman generates is something even veteran blues and soul artists could take a lesson from. The girl emotes, and emotes with passion."

An awesome triple bill to celebrate the release of Chastity Brown's new album Back Road Highways! Opening sets by local Americana faves Romantica and Black Audience will be followed by a rockin' full band performance by Chastity.

A new name, a new band member, a new record & ten new songs! Roots band Steve Kaul and The Brass Kings return to The Cedar stage with an expanded line-up as Jillian Rae (Killer Hayseeds) joins the established crew of Steve Kaul (guitar, vocals), Mikkel Beckmen (washboard), and Brad Ptacek (washtub bass). Recorded at the storied Wild Sound Studio with producer and engineer Matthew Zimmerman, the band's new release Machine comes out on vinyl and CD March 23, with digital downloads available in February on iTunes and CD Baby. The album also features Dave Babb (Liquor Pigs) on acoustic guitar, Nate Sipe (Pert Near Sandstone) on mandolin, vocalist Jon Rodine and special guest Tony Glover on harmonica.

Join in the celebration with The Brass Kings, and pick up a copy of the new CD, or vinyl LP while you're here!

The newly re-united Valet featuring Robin Kyle will be opening tonight.

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It's hip hop night at The Cedar! Tonight, we feature a roster of acts from local label Pledge Empire Records. Headliners Sti-Lo Reel and Ced Linus will be joined by special guests including Cato, Taye, Kidd Cane, Yellow Boy, Tez Michael, Edot, and more. Both Sti-Lo Reel and Cato will be celebrating the release of new albums tonight! Label manager Prince Carlton will be coordinating, and keeping the evening on track.

The Cedar is now fully air-conditioned for your year-round comfort!

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Join the party as The Brass Messengers release Metal Harvest at The Cedar! Initially a “cover” band trying their hand at the sounds of the Balkans, New Orleans, Latin America and Africa, The Brass Messengers sound is now all their own.  This new sound of Minneapolis fits into no other category than a New Minnesota Sound.  Or as writer Tom Surowicz put it, “A Sprawling Fun Factory”.  This CD release carnival turns the entire Cedar into a stage with theatrics, musical guests, comics and dance.

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Join us to launch the first volume of “MN Music 4 MN Kids,” a benefit CD featuring family-geared songs from some of the most talented musicians in our state. All proceeds from the CD and the event will support Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and their commitment to providing the best possible care to all children.

You can look forward to performances from many of the album’s artists, including Bunny Clogs, Lucy Michelle, Dan Israel, Mayda, The Okee Dokee Brothers and more. Plus, Creative Kidstuff will be offering fun crafts and activities for kids of all ages. And you’ll have the opportunity to be the first to own a copy of “MN Music 4 MN Kids.”

Get ready to dance and groove to:
-    Bunny Clogs
-    The Okee Dokee Brothers
-    Lucy Michelle
-    Toki Wright
-    Dan Israel
-    Mayda
-    Gabriel Douglas of 4onthefloor

Journey with The Pines further into darkness, and closer to the light with their new album Dark So Gold. Sounding both rooted in the past and yet with a fresh, contemporary vision, the band is indeed poised to go gold.

Opening will be simpatico singer-songwriter Jeffrey Foucault. As the New Yorker states, "“Foucault’s voice, and his themes, are gruff, sombre, and deep, and his accompanying musicians [on the album], including the Pretenders’ Eric Heywood, on pedal steel, create a sparse, dramatic soundscape.”

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Minneapolis group The Farewell Circuit celebrate the release of their new album In Our Bones, recorded last June with Brett Bullion (Tarlton). Bella Ruse and White Light Riot kick things off.

The Cedar is now fully air-conditioned for your year-round comfort!

Ticket options and info

• On sale date: noon Fri Oct 7
• Phone: 612-338-2674 ext 2 ($1 fee per ticket)
• In person: From a Cedar volunteer in the front lobby during events (no fee; cash, check, credit card), Depth of Field (no fee; cash or check only), 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 purchase tickets at a discount at the door.

Join bluesman and guitarist Charlie Parr as we celebrate the release of his recent House of Mercy gospel album Keep Your Hands on the Plow. Charlie will do some solo numbers before inviting up a raft of very special guests, including old-timey duo Four Mile Portage. Four Mile Portage will also perform an opening set, as will singer-songwriter Dave Simonett (Trampled By Turtles).

The Cedar is now fully air-conditioned for your year-round comfort!

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