Folk

Love it ... It has the plainspoken, mournful power of bluegrass and the elegance and intricacy of American classical, like Copland or Barber. Fantastic record. (Rosanne Cash)

North Carolina acoustic duo Mandolin Orange prove that they have the juice with their new double album Haste Make/Hard Hearted Stranger. Good listening out on the patio.

Join clawhammer banjoista and singer Evie Ladin on a warm summer's night outside on the Cedar patio for an evening of contemporary folk with deep roots. As Mike Marshall says, "She's got a voice that draws you in, a groove on the banjo that won't quit".

Bluesman Charlie Parr. On the patio. The launch of the FREE Cedar Outdoors series. Be there.

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.    

Two years after winning a 2010 Grammy in the best traditional folk album category for Genuine Negro Jigs, African-American string band Carolina Chocolate Drops are back on The Cedar stage with a new album Leaving Eden (Nonesuch, Feb 28, 2012). The group has a couple of new members, too, as guitarist, banjo player and singer Hubby Jenkins and New Orleans-based cellist Leyla McCalla are now part of the touring line-up along with founding members Rhiannon Giddens and Dom Flemons. Yet amidst the changes and their newfound prominence, the group's joy in performing classic old-time fiddle and banjo music for an enthusiastic audience remains undimmed. Not to be missed!

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

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A smash double bill from a pair of Minnesota's finest indie acts.

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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. Read more »

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.

Red House Records artist and singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky returns to the Cedar for an evening of meaningful songs and commentary.

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• On sale date: noon Fri Jan 13
• 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.

The tradition continues, as legendary folk-rock group Boiled in Lead celebrates a rockin' and reelin' St Patrick's Day at The Cedar.

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• On sale date: noon Fri Jan 6
• 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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