Traditional folk

The Rembrandt of Appalachian fiddle. (Darol Anger, fiddler)

The Cedar welcomes back an old friend: old-time fiddler, guitarist, banjoist and singer Bruce Molsky in a special early evening concert (7pm start time).

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• On sale date: noon Fri Jan 27
• 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.

Kennedy doesn't so much imbibe or inhale as swallow, whole and unadulterated, melodic and rhythmic influences from beyond her kith and kin. A delicious mix of influences abound, without ever sacrificing musical identity. (The Irish Times, 2010)

Experience the incomparable singing and flute playing of Nuala Kennedy as she and her band perform a repertoire drawn from the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland, and from the fathomless realms of Nuala's own imagination. A consummate performer with a buoyant personality, her music is unique, evocative, and soul-satisfying.

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Wrap up your celebrations of St Patrick's Day with this foot-stompin' concert featuring traditional Acadian multi-instrumentalists/dancers Pastelle and Emmanuelle LeBlanc, and Pascal Miousse (fiddle, mandolin, lead guitar). Vishten’s music is a hardy mixture of the French, Irish and Scottish styles of Eastern Canada, with fiery fiddling and powerful step dancing taking front and center. The songs are French, sung by each band member, alone or in four part harmony, and the mood is unabashedly joyful.

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The Cedar warmly welcomes back Irish traditional folk group Altan, featuring Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (vocals / fiddle), Dermot Byrne (accordion), Ciarán Tourish (fiddle / whistles), Ciarán Curran (bouzouki), and local representative Dáithí Sproule (guitar). Altan have been hard at work on a new album, so expect lots of new tunes, as well as a generous smattering of the old favorites.

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The Cedar welcomes back the iconic instrumental Irish traditional band Lúnasa, featuring Kevin Crawford (flutes, low whistles and tin whistles), Trevor Hutchinson (double bass), Paul Meehan (guitar, bouzouki and mandolin), Seán Smyth (fiddle and low whistle) and Cillian Vallely (uilleann pipes and low whistles). A perfect way to launch your celebrations of St Patrick's Day!

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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.”

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Dynamic Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser, and American cellist Natalie Haas have done it again! Earlier this year, they released their third album together, Highlander's Farewell, a showcase for their dazzling teamwork, driving, dancing rhythms, and shared passion that takes the infectious melodies and grooves of Scottish/Celtic music on an exciting new journey. Please join us on the journey with Alasdair and Natalie, as we welcome the duo back to The Cedar, by popular demand.

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

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The Cedar, in conjunction with Consul of México Ana Luisa Fajer, is proud to present Mexican singer Martha Toledo for this concert as part of the annual Mexican independence day celebration on the 15th of September.  Martha is from the zapotec region of Oaxaca and sings in her indigenous language as well as in Spanish.

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

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Music from the Missouri Ozarks, performed live by the original musicians from the award-winning film Winter's Bone. Whether you have seen this haunting film or not, tonight's show provides a rare opportunity to hear authentic Ozark mountain folk music outside of the region. Marideth Sisco, Dennis Crider, Bo Brown, Van Colbert, Tedi May & Linda Stoffel, who together make up Blackberry Winter Band, have deep roots in the Ozarks, and will present the complete music from the film.

 Opening tonight will be Minnesota’s own purveyors of fine music from the hill country, The Roe Family Singers, who have recently celebrated the release of their new album The Owl and The Bat and The Bumblebee.

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

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The Cedar is very happy to announce this rescheduled show by Son De Madera, after visa problems derailed their last attempt to play at the Cedar.