@TheCedar December: 'Tis the Season of Music
Welcome to the December issue of @TheCedar! As we head into one of the busiest times of the year, please consider giving yourself, friends and family the gift of a few hours respite and revival at The Cedar with tickets to one of our upcoming events.
Traditions run strong at this time of year, with the appearance of seasonal and holiday favorites including The Klezmatics Hanukkah Dance Party (12/9),the bluegrassy Free Range Pickin's Holiday Show (12/14), Neal and Leandra's Holiday Show (SOLD OUT), the Winter Solstice Drum, Fire, and Dance Jam (12/21), and Michael Monroe's Wintersong CD release. We've also become accustomed to enjoying at this time of year energetic sets from Brave Combo (an absolutely polkastic Holiday Dance Party) and Boiled in Lead, and we're delighted to be able to present them again this month (12/2, and 12/15, respectively). Timeless Irish music from John Williams and Dean Magraw (12/8), and brand new music from Minneapolis singer-songwriter Ben Glaros (CD release for Lovesong Roulette) (12/1) round out the early part of the month.
As an acoustic appetizer, come out to see tonight's rare performance by fingerstyle guitar ace Peter Lang, who'll be celebrating the release of his magnificent double CD-DVD package of vintage and live performances, Peter Lang: Live at Charlotte's Web.
And to get you moving in the busy pre-New Year's weekend, don't miss our back-to-back End of Year Blowout concerts, featuring the raw blues of Black-Eyed Snakes (featuring Low's Alan Sparhawk) with the considerably more laid-back Romantica (12/28), and the following night, three great local acoustic acts who have in common that they have all released acclaimed CDs in the last few months: The Pines/Jeremy Messersmith/Roma Di Luna (12/29). These late-December shows go on sale TODAY (11/30) at noon. Also on sale today at 2pm, the perennially popular International Guitar Night (1/27), local gem Ellis' CD release (2/2), and a first opportunity to hear at The Cedar, New Zealand music legend Tim Finn (Crowded House, Finn Brothers, Split Enz) with White Bear Lake native Alice Peacock (2/4).
Already on sale, and selling very well: the revivalist stringband Carolina Chocolate Drops (1/20), and a truly big show, Monsters of Folk: Dave Alvin, Tim O'Brien, and Chris Smither (2/10). And don't overlook one of David Grisman's favorite new bands, Old School Freight Train (1/17) (he liked them so much they became his backup band for several tours in 2005 and 2006!), and ever-popular Cafe Accordion Orchestra (1/12).
On sale soon: remaining Jan and Feb 08 shows and select March and April shows. Look for an easy gift-giving guide on the Cedar website soon! Or buy a Cedar Gift Certificate from The Cedar Ticketline (612-338-2674 ext) or Concessions, and give your loved one the gift of delectable musical choice.
Our "We Are Made of Cedar" annual fund campaign is underway!
This campaign will drive our end-of-the-year fundraising and run through 2008. We are excited to announce that "We Are Made of Cedar" will be the most comprehensive and vigorous annual fund campaign in The Cedar's history. The campaign asks donors to show they're "made of Cedar" by supporting the organization financially. This campaign will build the support that lays the groundwork for a thriving Cedar future.
To make a donation and for more information, visit www.thecedar.org/donate. Our goal is to recruit 416 donors at $50 or more. The first 100 donors at this level get their choice of three thank-you gifts (see website for details).
Cedar Volunteer Orientation
Please consider joining the crew of enthusiastic Cedar volunteers, and be ready for a lot of fun and music in the New Year! Next Orientation will be held at The Cedar at 7pm, 12/13. Contact Jason Koffman (Tel: 612-338-2674 ext 102) to sign up.
Upcoming shows
Buy tickets from The Cedar Ticketline (612-338-2674 ext 2), online at Ticketweb , or visit Cedar outlets (Electric Fetus, Global Village, Irish on Grand, Homestead Pickin' Parlor, The Podium, and Roadrunner Records).
Check the Cedar calendar often for updates and additions!
Fri 11/30
Peter Lang CD release
Acoustic guitar to make your jaw drop.
8pm $15 advance, $18 day of show
Sat 12/1
Ben Glaros CD release with special guest Slim Dunlap
Other guests adding rich textures to Ben's mellow, articulate songs include cellist Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, and fiddler Zack Kline.
8pm $12 advance, $15 day of show
Sun 12/2
Brave Combo's Holiday Dance Party
It's Polka Time!
7.30pm $16 advance, $18 day of show
Fri 12/7
Michael Monroe Wintersong CD release
A warm way to while away a few wintry hours, with an eclectic mix of seasonal classics and original tunes from Minnesota's own North Woods minstrel and one-man-band!
8pm $18 advance, $20 day of show
Sat 12/8
John Williams and Dean Magraw
8pm $15 advance, $18 day of show
Sun 12/9
The Klezmatics Hanukkah Dance Party
2007 Grammy Award Winners!
7.30pm $25 advance, $28 day of show
Sponsored by 90.3 and 106.7 KFAI
Wed 12/12
Open Stage with host Jerry Rau
6.45pm sign-up, 7pm music FREE!
Please support our season's sponsors: MBOTMA, Hoffman Guitars, and Willie's American Guitars.
Fri 12/14
Free Range Pickin' Holiday Show and CD release with guests The Get Up Johns
8pm $10 advance, $12 day of show
Sat 12/15
Boiled in Lead
8pm $12 advance, $15 day of show
Sponsored by 90.3 and 106.7 KFAI
Sun 12/16
Neal and Leandra's Holiday Show SOLD OUT
7.30pm
Thurs 12/21
A Winter Solstice Drum, Dance and Fire Jam
6.30pm $10 at the door
Fri 12/28 (NEW!)
Black-eyed Snakes with Romantica
8pm $12 advance, $15 day of show ON SALE TODAY!
Sat 12/29
The Pines, Jeremy Messersmith and Roma di Luna
8pm $12 advance, $15 day of show ON SALE TODAY!
Sat 1/5
New Riverside Ramblers Cajun dance
8pm $10 at the door
Sat 1/12
Café Accordion Orchestra
8pm $12 advance, $15 day of show ON SALE NOW!
Thurs 1/17
Old School Freight Train
7.30pm $13 advance, $15 day of show ON SALE NOW!
Sat 1/19
Orange Mighty Trio
8pm $10 advance, $12 day of show
Sun 1/20
Carolina Chocolate Drops
7.30pm $15 advance, $18 day of show ON SALE NOW!
Thur 1/24
Adrian Legg
7.30pm $16 advance, $18 day of show
Fri 1/25
Diane Jarvi and Friends
8pm $14 advance, $16 day of show
Sun 1/27
International Guitar Night featuring D'Gary, Clive Carroll, Brian Gore and Miguel de la Bastide
(Madagascar's amazing master of open tunings D'Gary headlines a star-studded line-up!)
7.30pm $20 advance, $25 day of show
Sat 2/2
Ellis CD release
8pm $13 advance, $15 day of show ON SALE TODAY!
Sun 2/3
Catie Curtis
7.30pm $18 day of show, $20 advance
Mon 2/ 4
Tim Finn and Alice Peacock
7.30pm $20 advance, $25 day of show ON SALE TODAY!
Sat 2/9
Spaghetti Western String Co. CD release
8pm $12 advance, $15 day of show
Sun 2/10
Monsters of Folk: Dave Alvin, Tim O'Brien and Chris Smither
7.30pm $25 advance, $30 day of show ON SALE NOW!
Mon 2/11
Keren Ann and Dean and Britta
7.30pm $18 advance, $20 day of show
Fri 2/15
Carrie Newcomer
8pm $18 advance, $20 day of show
Sat 2/23
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
8pm $18 advance, $20 day of show
Sun 2/24
Cheryl Wheeler
7.30pm $20 advance, $25 day of show
Sat 3/8
Slavic Soul Party
8pm $15 advance, $18 day of show
Thur 4/3
Andy Statman Trio
(one set on clarinet, one on mandolin)
7.30pm $25 advance, $28 day of show
Fri 4/11
Debashish Bhattacharya
8pm $18 advance, $20 day of show
Look for further details on Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr shows, and on-sale dates on the Cedar website soon!
With best wishes from all of us at The Cedar.
-- Brian Corner
Publicity Support
Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Voicemail: 612-338-2674, ext 306
612-338-1687 (fax)
brian.corner@thecedar.org
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