Singer-Songwriter

In the fall of a busy year that has seen Chicago-based singer-songwriter Joe Pug play some of the world's most renowned festivals, tour the UK and Ireland, and reach a whole new audience by opening for The Swell Season tour, we are only too pleased that Joe can make a return stop at The Cedar for this intimate show with his band.

Tickets are on sale now 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.

An intimate evening with singer, songwriter, guitarist and storyteller David Wilcox, with an all new album on the way for Fall 2010!

Tickets go on sale at noon Fri Aug 13 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.

With songs that span the dimensions of the cosmos, and combine an irresistible mix of science, philosophy and good humor, Stillwater singer-songwriter Peter Mayer has won a devoted following for his intimate recordings (the latest, Heaven Below, was released in April 2010) and concerts. Advance ticket purchase highly recommended!

Tickets go on sale at noon Fri Aug 6 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.

It has been a long wait for fans of folk-pop singer-songwriter couple Deb Talan and Steve Tannen, but they have been in no hurry as they worked to refine the new material that makes up their new release Be My Thrill (Nettwerk, Aug 31, 2010). Be part of the thrill as the Weepies make their first stop at The Cedar, and showcase their new songs, along with the old favorites.

Tickets are on sale now 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.

Just in time for the holiday season, Irish-Americana band Romantica do the right thing, and release their hit album America on vinyl!

Tickets go on sale at noon Fri Aug 6 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.

Cedar regulars will recognize a familiar face tonight: Cedar sound engineer Raymond Yates steps out from behind the board, and takes the stage as singer and acoustic guitarist for his new project The Long Straight Forever.  The Long Straight Forever uses voices, guitars, mandola, bodhran to traverse the oceanic road from the British Isles to the Americas, with echoes of the Chieftains, Warren Zevon, Richard Thompson, Stan Rogers, and Led Zeppelin in their music. Raymond is joined by Gallowglass co-founder Michael Matheny, instrumentalist extraordinaire Matthew Ogden, and bass man Matt Miller; together, they produce music that straddles the Celtic, Americana, and rock genres. Tonight, they'll be celebrating the release of their self-titled debut album, recorded at a cabin on Upper Eau Claire Lake near Barnes, WI in April this year.  For this auspicious occasion, they'll be joined by female choir powerhouse The Idisi.

Join in the celebration as singer-songwriter Ellis celebrates the release of her seventh album Right on Time. You'll be smiling right along with Ellis as you get drawn in by her warmth, and hear the real-life journeys she presents in her songs. An engaging and inspired writer, singer and performer who is full of light and spirit, Ellis brings a rare sense of joy when she shares what she loves doing best with her audience.

Tickets go on sale at noon Fri Jul 30 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.

Singer-songwriter Tyrone Wells opens his new album with the subtly soulful Running Around In My Dreams, a wistful serenade enveloped in a love-at-first-sight narrative where he finally meets the muse of his recurring dreams. The title track, Metal and Wood, deviates from romantic themes to focus more socially conscious and political subject matter – some of which is pretty heavy – but contrasted with the breezy groove of his acoustic tones he avoids sounding preachy, coming off like an earnest troubadour hopeful that a peaceful future is possible for the next generation. The Spokane, WA native heads back to the Twin Cities for a performance at The Cedar, along with rising singer-songwriter Andrew Belle.

In the tradition of the great male/female singer/songwriter duos (Nancy and Lee, Sonny and Cher, Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris), Isobel Campbell (cellist and vocalist for Scottish indie band Belle and Sebastian) teams up with gravelly-voiced Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees) to release their third album together, Hawk (Vanguard, August 24 2010). Produced by the singer herself in a series of locations around the world, the set finds Campbell continuing her investigation into the darker corners of American roots music. Lanegan lends his signature blues-folk growl to eight of the album’s 13 tracks, while the young U.S. singer Willy Mason shows up for a pair of tunes, including a stripped-down rendition of “No Place to Fall” by the late Texas songwriter Townes Van Zandt. Campbell and Lanegan duet on another Van Zandt number, “Snake Song,” and former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha appears on the track “You Won’t Let Me Down Again.”

Grammy-award nominated singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading has come a long way
since her birth in the West Indies and her upbringing in Birmingham. With 20 stunning
albums to her credit including her recently released album, This Charming Life, Joan’s
subtle and sublime music has touched millions of people all over the world. Known as a
true craftsman, her distinctive vocals and consummate musicianship – she has arranged
as well as played every instrument, with the exception of drums on her forthcoming
album – have led to unanimous, widespread and, perhaps most importantly, consistent
critical acclaim. Effortlessly eclectic, her sound has ranged from true soul to sophisticated
pop driven by her passionate guitar. Joan Armatrading moves to the Cedar Cultural
Center on July 29. Tickets from the Fitzgerald Theater will be honored at the Cedar.