Cedar News

Bill Kubeczko leaves The Cedar

bcorner — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:53:23 -0500

BILL KUBECZKO LEAVES THE CEDAR
12 May 2008

The Cedar Cultural Center announces the resignation of Artistic Director Bill Kubeczko. Kubeczko has been with the Cedar for over 15 years and has been largely responsible for building its national reputation as a premier music room featuring international repertoire, national touring artists and local music, particularly in the folk and acoustic music realm.
Kubeczko started at the Cedar in January, 1993 as its Executive Director, and for the first few years was its only paid employee. This fall the organization will begin its 20th programming year, with 16 full and part-time employees, hundreds of volunteers, and a budget of just over $1 million.

Habib Koité and Bamada, Roma di Luna, Boiled in Lead, Nina Nastasia and Jim White Tickets On Sale Fri May 9

bcorner — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:51:33 -0500

Habib KoitéTickets go on sale Friday May 9 for four smashing upcoming Cedar
shows: at noon 5/9, tickets go on sale for the Roma di Luna CD release with guest Spaghetti Western String Company (6/14). You will also be able to purchase tickets at noon for the sweet sounds of singer-songwriter Nina Nastasia and Jim White with Tren Brothers (6/22). At 2pm 5/9, buy your tickets for the world music show of the summer, Habib Koité and Bamada , showcasing his new album Afriki (8/6), and perennial favorites Boiled in Lead (6/28), celebrating 25 years of music-making.
Already on sale and selling out fast (less than 50 tickets remain as of 5/13), Billy Bragg (6/13), and guitar maven Bill Frisell with his musical soulmates Greg Leisz, Rudy Royston, and Tony Scherr (6/21).

Hayden with Haley Bonar, Jeremy Messersmith and John Hermanson, Nation Beat, and 416 Club Tickets On Sale Fri 5/2

bcorner — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:07:45 -0500

HaydenTickets go on sale Friday May 2 for four stupendous upcoming Cedar shows: at noon 5/2, tickets go on sale for the May installment of The 416 Club , this month curated by KFAI’s Jackson Buck, and featuring Molly Maher, Erik Koskinen, and Matt Pudas and friends (5/23). You will also be able to purchase tickets two of the hottest indie singer-songwriters around, Jeremy Messersmith with John Hermanson (of Storyhill, and The Hopefuls), coming up fast on 5/8. At 2pm 5/2, buy your tickets for a full band performance by Canadian artist Hayden showcasing his brand new album In Field & Town with help from opening act Haley Bonar (6/27), and Nation Beat (6/6)—see them before the unwashed masses do when they appear later in the summer at some of the best, and most diverse festivals out there, such as Ottawa Blues Fest, Montreal Jazz Festival, and Floydfest. Already on sale and selling out fast, Billy Bragg (only a little over a hundred tickets remain, 6/13), and the incredible Bill Frisell with his musical soulmates Greg Leisz, Rudy Royston, and Tony Scherr (6/21).

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Bill Frisell, Best Friends Forever, and The Lovell Sisters Tickets On Sale Fri Apr 18

bcorner — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:54:36 -0500

Bill FrisellTickets go on sale Friday April 18 for three magnificent upcoming Cedar shows. At noon 4/18, youth rules when tickets go on sale for some of the youngest acts we've ever had at The Cedar, including a special curated evening of music entitled These Kids Today: A Showcase featuring Best Friends Forever, Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles, DJ Relax and Johann (5/29). You will also be able to purchase tickets for the young bluegrass sibling sensations, The Lovell Sisters (6/26). At 2pm 4/18, buy your tickets for an unforgettable journey with guitar innovator Bill Frisell, Greg Leisz, Rudy Royston and Tony Scherr (6/21). A limited number of tickets for premium reserved seats will be available only from the Cedar Ticketline (612-338-2674 ext 2), and Ticketweb. General admission tickets available from all outlets.

Donation Update - The McKnight Foundation challenges The Cedar to raise $10,000 April

carlawithac — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:11:21 -0500

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Justin Roberts, Chicago Afrobeat Project, Asylum Street Spankers, 2 Ft Yard, Shack*Shakers, New Roots Duo Tickets On Sale Apr 11

bcorner — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:27:27 -0500

Justin RobertsTickets go on sale Fri Apr 11 for more great Cedar shows. At noon 4/11, purchase your tickets early for a special morning children's concert by Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players (5/10). Also availabble at noon, tickets for acoustic guitarists New Roots Duo, featuring Ben Woolman and Dan Schwartz, and with guest vocals from Carin Vagle (5/1), and the hotly requested return of Chicago Afrobeat Project (5/9). At 2pm 4/11, get your tickets for two of the most mayhem-prone shows around, Asylum Street Spankers (5/18), and Th’ Legendary Shack*Shakers with a special pre-show screening of their film project, Seven Signs (5/20). Also on sale at 2pm, tickets for experimental acoustic trio 2 Foot Yard (5/30), featuring the stunning violin of Tin Hat's Carla Kihlstedt. Already on sale and selling very strongly, Billy Bragg (6/13) (all outlets).

Sara Thomsen Mothers Day show, Wendy Rule, Feufollet and Yid Vicious Klezmer Ensemble Tickets On Sale Now

bcorner — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:50:46 -0500

Wendy RuleTickets are on sale now for more great Cedar shows, including a special Mothers' Day performance and CD release by Sara Thomsen (5/11), and for hot young Cajun dance band Feufollet for an early June Cajun dance and concert (6/7). Tickets are also on sale for the darkly sensual, gothic/ambient Australian artist Wendy Rule with help from Kari Tauring and Felonious Bosch (5/28), and for something completely different but sharing mystical roots, Yid Vicious Klezmer Ensemble (6/19). Also on sale and selling very strongly, Billy Bragg (6/13) (all outlets). Kimya Dawson (4/16) tickets have SOLD OUT.

Billy Bragg, Laura Veirs & Liam Finn, Mirah & Spectratone International's Share this Place, Gretchen Peters Tickets On Sale 3/21

bcorner — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:17:01 -0500

Billy BraggTickets go on sale Friday Mar 21 for some of the most popular Cedar shows of the season. At noon, get your tickets early for iconic British singer-songwriter and political activist Billy Bragg (6/13), celebrating 25 years in the business with his first new studio album in six years aptly titled Mr Love and Justice. You will also be able to buy tickets at noon for Gretchen Peters (4/17), striking out boldly after a self-confessed midlife crisis and divorce. At 2pm, collect your tickets for two of the hottest indie singer-songwriters around, the highly poetic Ms Laura Veirs, and the human lightning-bolt Liam Finn (5/13), and an intriguing insect-themed multimedia performance by Mirah and Spectratone International to accompany 12 short films Share This Place. On sale already and less than 30 tickets remain for scorchin' hot Juno soundtrack contributor Kimya Dawson (4/16) (Ticketweb and Cedar Ticketline ONLY).

Tcheka, Vagabond Opera, and Fathers' Day special (Papa John, Pop Wagner, and Daddy Squeeze) Tickets On Sale From Noon Fri Mar 14

bcorner — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:17:44 -0500

TchekaTickets go on sale at noon Friday Mar 14 for some summery Cedar shows: Cape Verdean guiarist and singer Tcheka makes a return to the Cedar Stage on June 5; Portland's European cabaret-style act Vagabond Opera makes a first visit on June 12, and for all the fathers out there, a unique Fathers' Day show featuring the myriad talents of Papa John Kolstad, Pop Wagner, and Daddy Squeeze (Dan Newton) (June 15). On sale already and selling out fast: tickets for scorchin' hot Juno soundtrack contributor Kimya Dawson (4/16) (Ticketweb, Cedar Ticketline, Electric Fetus, Global Village). Billy Bragg (6/13) tickets go on sale noon, Fri Mar 21!