Cedar news
February 2012 Calendar
Download a handy calendar of February 2012 events, or visit the online version. In February, the Cedar presents My Brightest Diamond, The Pines, Solas, Peter Ostroushko and Beppe Gambetta, Sharon Van Etten with Shearwater (co-presented with First Avenue), George Kahumoku Jr and Keoki Kahumoku, Locos Por Juana and more!
January 2012 Calendar
Download a handy calendar of January 2012 events, or visit the online version. This month at the Cedar features Yemen Blues, Malamanya, Cafe Accordion Orchestra, April Verch Band, Farewell Milwaukee and Romantica, Charlie Parr, David Bromberg Quartet, Mickey Murray, Aar Maanta, Pert Near Sandstone, and Thee Silver Mt Zion Memorial Orchestra.
December 2011 Print Newsletter
Download a free pdf of the December 2011 edition of The Cedar print newsletter, the last print edition that we are planning. You'll find it a handy quick guide to all our December events, including a mindblowing concert by former Grateful Dead and Rhythm Devils drummer Mickey Hart and his band, an evening with salsa superstar Frankie Negron, choice holiday-themed shows from The Good Lovelies, Dark Pony and Trailer Trash, and to cap it all off, a New Year's Eve to remember with That 1 Guy and Savage Aural Hotbed.
November 2011 Print Newsletter
Download a free pdf of the November 2011 edition of The Cedar print newsletter. You'll find it a handy quick guide to all our November events, including the sublime gospel of The Blind Boys of Alabama, the transporting soundscapes of A Winged Victory for the Sullen, the family fun of MN Music 4 MN Kids, and a trio of Thanksgiving shows to be grateful, featuring Jeremy Messersmith, Marketa Irglova, and Tinariwen. And much more...
October 2011 Print Newsletter
Download a free pdf of the October 2011 edition of The Cedar print newsletter. You'll find it a handy quick guide to all our October events, including the ebullient retro-soul of Kings Go Forth, the rich complexity of Adrian Belew Power Trio and Stick Men, the zaniness of Socalled, and the inspiration that is Baaba Maal.
Tim O'Brien Tim O'Line
Curious about who Tim O'Brien is, and what he has been up to over the years? Or, already a fan, and want a quick recap of some of the albums Tim has been involved with? Take a look at our new timeline of the music of Tim O'Brien, called naturally enough the Tim O'Brien Tim O'Line. Best viewd in widescreen at Dipity. Click on + symbols to reveal hidden time points. Many of the timepoints have videos attached, so you can hear songs from the various albums. The list of albums is by no means exhaustive; Tim has been exceptionally productive over the years. Read more »
September 2011 Print Newsletter
Download a free pdf of the September 2011 edition of The Cedar print newsletter. You'll find it a handy quick guide to all our September events, including the FREE Global Roots Festival, bluegrass picker Tim O'Brien, CD releases for locals Mayda and Peter Wolf Crier, and the exuberant Finnish folk of Frigg!
The World's Music Here: The Cedar's 23rd Season on Google Maps
For a long time now, The Cedar's tagline has read "The World's Music Here." But where in the world do artists performing at The Cedar come from, and how would you quickly find that out? Now, with our new world map of The Cedar's 23rd season, you can see at a glance from whence our musicians come.
View The Cedar's 23rd Season (2011--2012): The World's Music Here in a larger map Read more »
Highlights of the 2011–2012 Cedar Season
Looking forward to the new Cedar season is about to commence, but don't know where to start? Check out the selections in the Cedar Highlights brochure (download below) for some cool ideas!
Experience African Music at The Cedar
Want to hear some of the awesome music of the many West AND East African artists performing at The Cedar during August through November, 2011, but not sure where to start? Listen to our video playlist below, with 12 tracks from Samba Mapangala, Vieux Farka Touré, Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Segal, Sidi Touré, Aar Maanta, Staff Benda Bilili, Baaba Maal, Debo Band + Fendika, Bassekou Kouyaté and Ngoni Ba. If you like the mix, please feel free to grab the widget and post on your blog, or like on Facebook.
