Country

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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An evening with singer-songwriter and guitarist Michael Johnson. His voice immediately identifies him as the man who sings "Bluer Than Blue", "Give Me Wings", "That's That", "This Night Won't Last Forever" and other landmark songs. His music shows a diversity, depth and heart that only come from years of dedication to a labor of love.

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

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Experience April in March! The Cedar welcomes back sensational Canadian fiddler, singer, songwriter and stepdancer April Verch with her band, bringing their foot-stompin' rendition of classic Ottawa Valley and old time tunes and songs. The twang of the banjo and the driving Franco-Celtic pulse of the fiddle are as ingrained in April as snowbound winters and Saturday dances.

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Hailing from Amarillo, TX, singer, songwriter and guitarist Joe Ely has been making records since 1972. His rebellious neo-traditional country music crosses multiple genres including heartfelt honky-tonk, Texas country, Tex-Mex and rock and roll. He knows his craft well and is considered one of the most consistently rewarding artists to come out of the Texas scene. Call him what you want – a wandering minstrel, gypsy cowboy, visionary song poet, or houserocker on fire – whatever he is, Ely has achieved cult status and covered a lot of ground in his time.

He’s performed with Bruce Springsteen, The Chieftains, Lyle Lovett, John Mellencamp, Los Lobos and John Hiatt. He even sang on The Clash’s hit Should I Stay or Should I Go.

Experience an evening of some of the most cut to the bone country-folk songs you'll ever hear when Iris DeMent comes to our town. Iris' new album Sing The Delta presents twelve self-penned compositions from one of the most beloved and respected writers and singers in American music. Iris is bringing the band for this one, no opening act.

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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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An evening celebrating the music of bygone eras, exploring the dusty, back country roads of America and surveying the interior landscapes of the mind, with Jus Post Bellum, and The Cactus Blossoms.

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• On sale date: noon Fri Nov 4
• 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.

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Experience the joy of Canadian fiddler, singer, songwriter and stepdancer April Verch and her band, as they brighten your winter evening with their foot-stompin' rendition of classic Ottawa Valley and old timey tunes and songs. The twang of the banjo and the driving Franco-Celtic pulse of the fiddle are as ingrained in April as snowbound winters and Saturday dances.

As fellow fiddler Dirk Powell says, “April has an amazing ability to touch people’s hearts, get them having fun, and sharing the whole range of human emotions. She’s a grand master fiddler and a very expressive singer, but what sets her apart is the openness, humor and social fun she got growing up in the music. It's not always easy for professionals to keep that social joy in their music. Even though April is playing at a very high level, she brings that explosive joy with her.”

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

One of the biggest hits at the 2009 Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association Summer Festival braves a comeback to Minnesota in the depths of winter--but they must know they'll be getting a really warm welcome at The Cedar! Traditional bluegrass at its finest.

Tickets go on sale at noon Fri Sept 24 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.

All Cedar shows are all ages. Students with ID may gain discounted admission for tickets purchased at the door.