Blues

Musician, songwriter, bandleader, entertainer, innovator and preservationist Pokey LaFarge is on a mission, encouraging audiences worldwide to think differently about what it means to celebrate musical traditions. Taking as a springboard songs from the first half of last century, Pokey breathes new life into classic forms, aided and abetted by a newly expanded 6-piece line-up complete with horn section. Simply put, Pokey explains, “It’s not retro music. It’s American music that never died.”

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Start the night with Os Mutantes, and carry on partying with the offiicial Cedar Os Mutantes After Party, featuring Minneapolis-based retro rockers The Sex Rays, and gritty blues-rock of Joe Roberto and Povert Hash. DJ Father Time will keep you entertained while Os Mutantes are clearing the stage, and between sets, and the whole shebang is a fundraiser for The Cedar!

Entrance is included with the Os Mutantes ticket, or if you would like to just come for the After Party, pay $10 at the door from 10.30pm, and come on in.

The second of two back-to-back nights to celebrate the release of new album Barnswallow by bluesman Charlie Parr, with different special guests each night. 

Ticket options and info

• On sale date: now
• Phone: 612-338-2674 ext 2 between 12 noon and 4pm Mon-Fri ($2 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)
• The Cedar is an all ages venue
• Students with ID, seniors over 65, and children under 12 may purchase tickets at a discount at the door.

The first of two back-to-back nights to celebrate the release of new album Barnswallow by bluesman Charlie Parr, with different special guests each night.

Ticket options and info

• On sale date: now
• Phone: 612-338-2674 ext 2 between 12 noon and 4pm Mon-Fri ($2 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)
• The Cedar is an all ages venue
• Students with ID, seniors over 65, and children under 12 may purchase tickets at a discount at the door.

Two exceptional, guitar-centric singer-songwriters in one night: the bluesy, slide guitar genius of Kelly Joe Phelps, and the folksy, pithy wordplaying Peter Mulvey.

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

Ticket options and info

• On sale date: noon Fri Sep 21
• Phone: 612-338-2674 ext 0 between 12 noon and 4pm M-F ($2 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)
• The Cedar is an all ages venue
• Students with ID, seniors over 65, and children under 12 may purchase tickets at a discount at the door.

According to Eric Clapton, Sonny Landreth is ‘probably the most underestimated musician on the planet.’ Sonny Landreth is a guitarist’s guitarist — a wizard of the slide guitar. His music encompasses Mississippi Delta blues, zydeco, and Southern rock. But he also creates sounds that are all his own — sounds he calls the music behind the glass.

A Louisiana native and slide-guitar master, Landreth came to prominence playing in the band of Zydeco king Clifton Chenier. As an in-demand session  and touring player, Landreth has contributed to the work of artists including John Hiatt, Dr. John, Maria Muldaur, Marshall Crenshaw, Government Mule, Little Feat and Beausoleil, among others.

Bluesman Charlie Parr. On the patio. The launch of the FREE Cedar Outdoors series. Beer specials from Tallgrass Brewing. Food from Scratch food truck. Be there.

CEDAR OUTDOORS + INVISIBLE ARTS
Cedar Outdoors is a summer series of six free, interactive community arts and concert events on The Cedar’s outdoor patio.

NEIGHBORHOOD COFFEE HOUR The Cedar will provide free coffee and a space for neighborhood residents, members of Ka Joog, and Cedar patrons to gather and socialize.  

Mississippi Roll is the second album from Jack Klatt & The Cat Swingers.  Fifteen tracks of new originals & dusted off traditionals that combine country blues, western swing and ragtime into a thoroughly modern configuration that will tickle you with the chubby fingers of Fats Waller.  The true blue in this river is found in the prominent collaborations with four of Minnesota’s most inspirational emissaries of traditional American music; Spider John Koerner, James Samuel "Cornbread" Harris, Dakota Dave Hull and Charlie Parr. So ride the river, soak up some songs and join us as two generations of musicians collide for one night to celebrate the release of Mississippi Roll.    
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A return by veteran singer-songwriter, guitarist, and homespun philosopher Chris Smither. Since his last show at the Cedar, Chris has been busy writing songs for his new studio record. In November 2011, he released an EP What I Learned in School, a Smither take on some Rock & Roll classics. Chris is a consistently strong performer who has seen it all in his long career. We've left the light on for you.

The second of two shows with the iconic folk-blues band Hot Tuna, featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady.

Ticket options and info

• On sale date: noon Fri Oct 21
• 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.