Open Stage with host Baby Grant Johnson. Johnson has been performing in bands and solo since the 1980's. Most notably with bands such as Beyond Zebra who released two albums for Twin/Tone records in the early 1990's. Has also performed and recorded with acts such as: Carpetbaggers (cool Country band), Lucky Jeremy and the New Minneapolis (quirky Indie rock) and Danny Commando y Los Guapos. Performed numerous solo gigs across the US and released several albums in the rootsy Blues vein. Titles include A Lonesome Road (1997) and All Over Your Town (2000). Baby Grant Johnson is also the founder of the Northeast Folk Festival held annually at Grumpy’s Bar in NE Minneapolis. Recently Johnson has been performing and touring with Rich Mattson (of Ol Yeller and Glenrustles fame) in a new folk music duo called the Bitter Spills. The Bitter Spills released their newest offering “Sing Folk Songs Vol. 3” in July of 2007.

The Cedar Open Stage offers optional critiques of the participants by the host following the last performer. The supportive environment always attracts an interesting and talented assortment of participants. All are welcome, performers and audience members. Please support this season’s sponsors MBOTMA, (Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association), Willie’s American Guitars and Hoffman Guitars, who through their generosity enable this event to be offered for FREE!

Sign up 6:45 pm Music begins at 7pm.