Minneapolis artist IAMJOY will be debuting her album What Is Getting Home? in the intimacy of The Cedar. Immerse yourself in her exploration of genres and introspective lines.

Ever since Sean Bonnette and Ben Gallaty formed AJJ back in 2004, it’s felt like the world has been playing catch-up. That’s because the band has always woven apocalyptic themes and imagery into many of its songs and lyrics. With their eighth studio record and debut on Hopeless Records, Disposable Everything, it feels like the world is finally aligned with AJJ’s doom-laden prophecies – albeit one that still shimmers with hope.

Welcome to National Park After Dark, a podcast for the morbid enthusiast. Hosted by two friends who share a passion for public lands and a fascination with what can go wrong there, each week hosts Danielle and Cassie explore the darker side of our National Parks. But it isn’t always chills and thrills. By sharing inspiring tales and their desire to protect our planet’s wild places, they hope listeners will be inspired to take a walk into the wild and create meaningful adventures of their own.

Join celebrity astrologer Aliza Kelly for a very eerie brew; the tea is piping hot and anything can (and will) happen. What starts as an astrology experience slips into something stranger, spookier, and far more chaotic than anyone (including Aliza) had planned. After all, it is …almost Halloween. A theatrical, high-energy spiral of readings, rituals, and revelations — a one-night-only soirée you won’t want to miss. Tea attire requested; there will be a costume contest! 

Minnesota-reared and Chicago-based, Anna Johnson celebrates the release of her debut LP Swarm of Tongues with a special hometown concert. She will be accompanied by Ben Baker Billington (percussion), Andrew Scott Young (bass) and Paige Naylor (vocals, synthesizers). Joining the night are Hindustani vocalist Matthew Rahaim with percussionist Davu Seru, and avant pop duo GLASS (Annie Enneking & Kari Tweiten).

Copeland is an American indie rock band formed in 2001 in Lakeland, Florida. Led by singer-songwriter, pianist and producer Aaron Marsh, the group is famous for its lush arrangements, rich keyboard textures, and abstract, emotive lyricism.

SYML is the solo venture of Seattle artist Brian Fennell. Welsh for “simple”— he makes music that taps into the instincts that drive us to places of sanctuary, whether that be a place or a person.

Canadian songwriter Jesse Roper is a master at connecting his personal story and experiences to his songwriting - crafting narratives that hit on life's challenges and eccentricities - but that remain upbeat, engaging and wildly entertaining songs. Mae Simpson opens the show, blurring the lines between a wide range of influences, from the depth and energy of funk and rock to the melodic edge of R&B and folk.

Have you ever wanted to peek behind the scenes at the Cedar? Learn more about how to participate at our venue by attending our monthly Volunteer Orientation led by volunteer coordinator Jared Hemming!

Portland, OR-based singer-songwriter Laura Veirs has forged a career singing personal songs of romantic intoxication, everyday vignettes, and social commentary that are often heavy on introspection and intense character scrutiny.

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