Tony Hinchcliffe hosts his wildly popular podcast with his co- host Brian Redban and the Kill Tony Band (Jeremiah Watkins and Joel Jimenez). Local performers and YOU, THE LISTENER, have the chance to get 60 uninterrupted seconds live on stage to the Kill Tony listenership. Then hold on tight, as you seamlessly go from performing to being interviewed as a guest on the podcast. THESE SHOWS WILL SELL OUT.
Come celebrate Spider John Koerner's musical legacy on the evening of the 1000th full moon of his lifetime. This vaudeville-esque evening of entertainment will include short musical sets from Dan Newton / Daddy Squeeze Trio, Nirmala Rajasekar, Jack Klatt, Charlie Parr, Adam Kiesling, Mumblin' Drew, Dakota Dave Hull and more, tango dancers, a yo-yo trickster, and cosmic oddities displayed around The Cedar’s hall.
Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics through deep conversations with influencers and experts and with fellow activists Brittany Packnett and Sam Sinyangwe, and writer Clint Smith.
Wand brings pure rock energy to the stage but that’s not all they do. At times, evoking heavy-hitting guitar riffs reminiscent of Led Zeppelin, their wide sound also calls to mind early Radiohead and newer Tame Impala. Wand’s new album is due this Spring, and Seattle rock darlings, Dreamdecay, will open the night.
Kick off summer with Minnesota Salsa Fiesta and Grammy award winner Mayito Rivera! Now in it's 6th year, the event features all the top Twin Cities salsa artists performing together for one night of sizzling music and dance! Hear the 18-piece salsa band live, see pro dance performances, and pick up some moves from free dance lesson. It’s the Latin music and dance party of the year!
Rio Mira is a marimba-centered supergroup that takes its name from the river that runs between Ecuador and Colombia. Their music highlights the Afro-Pacific culture established by rebel slaves known as cimarrones in the early 16th century, which continues to bind together a region divided by state borders. Rio Mira’s cyclical, rippling marimba rhythms flow like rivers traversing toward freedom, mixing with drums, shakers, and call-and-response vocals and harmonies.
California Guitar Trio has a singular sound that crisscrosses genres between rock, jazz, classical , folk, and world music, with the occasional dash of surf rock. Though they’re dazzling musicians, their personal audience connection through humor and stories invites audiences to be a part of the music, too.
Frankie Lee returns to The Cedar with his sophomore album, Stillwater. Based on the loss of youth, with a focus on the dissolution of love, as well as the real life of the working class, Stillwater is a scrapbook of short stories, reveries and musical growth by one of America’s greatest unknown songwriters.
Come celebrate with us the life of the legendary Tony “Little Sun” Glover. The program will include remembrances from family and friends, projections, and a photo board featuring pictures from Tony’s life. Ample space will be provided to share thoughts and stories about this beloved and one-of-a-kind icon.
Daniel Kahn is a Detroit-born, Berlin-based singer/songwriter whose poetically and politically charged music has been described as “Klezmer Yiddish Punk Cabaret.” Read on to learn more about his musical and cultural influences, and his thoughts on politics, resistance, healing, and much more.
This Saturday, KFAI and The Cedar call to order a meeting of the celestial minds to celebrate Sun Ra, featuring a mix of solo and ensemble performances from local, national, and international improvisers inspired by his musical, poetic, and philosophical body of work. Hear from artists Dameun Strange, Elliot of Astralblak, Charlie Parr, Steve Hirsh and Queen Drea about what excites them most about this celebration of Sun Ra’s life and legacy.
Our 2018-19 Annual Report is now available. Learn about some of the big things that happened at The Cedar this year!
Before the big band comedy concert Ricky Lagoon: He Croons!, on Sunday, May 5th, we chatted with comedian Kate McCarthy to give audiences a better understanding of what to expect. Read on to learn more about Kate’s comedy and vocal background, what she looks for in a comedy scene, some of the comedy gems of Chicago, NYC, LA, and Minneapolis, how young Wayne Newton influenced the show, and her time interning on Conan.
This brand-new five-part video series tells the story of Aar Maanta’s 2018 Midnimo residency. Learn what Midnimo means, discover the program’s impact in Minneapolis, Mankato, and St. Cloud, and get to know Aar Maanta!
Sam Amidon’s music is folk inspired, but pushes beyond the conventions of bluegrass and Americana, drawing influence from jazz, experimental improvisation, and indie rock, to name a few. Read on to learn more about his musical beginnings, the “act of listening,” reworking traditional songs, the role of empathy in collaboration, and much more.
