Brothers Brian and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn play harmony-rich folk music influenced by traditional Irish music. Performing as Ye Vagabonds, the duo is part of an emerging scene of Irish folk musicians, alongside Lankum, John Francis Flynn, and Landless. This is the brothers’ first time performing at The Cedar.
Meshell Ndegeocello has survived the best and the worst of what a career in music has to offer. She eschewed genre for originality, celebrity for longevity, and musical trends for musical truths. Fans have come to expect the unexpected and follow her journey. Then, she delves into soul, R&B, jazz, hip-hop, rock, all bound by the […]
PK Mayo grew up in the mining town of Eveleth. From an early age, when he was known as Paul Kennedy Mayasich, he soaked up a wide range of diverse styles of music coming over the airwaves of the local college radio station, KUMD. Mayo has played behind a veritable who’s who of rock, blues […]
Matteo Mancuso was born in 1996 and raised in the province of Palermo. There, people quickly recognized him as a musical prodigy. His father, Vincenzo Mancuso, a well-known guitarist and producer, guided Matteo’s introduction to the world of music. Teaming up with his father, Matteo made waves in Sicily’s jazz scene, participating in local festivals at […]
Clayton Joseph Chenier is Creole music royalty. His father, the legendary Clifton Chenier, invented the style of music we know today as Zydeco. Moreover, Clifton is the first Creole musician to be recognized with a Grammy Award. Raised in this indigenous American culture with its own distinctive language, cuisine and music, C.J. delivers soulful vocals along […]
Pop, Jazz and Female Empowerment Join The Champagne Drops (Leslie Vincent and Emily Dussault) for a celebration of female friendship, the joys of girlhood, and iconic women everywhere. The gals, their band, and some special guests will be belting your favorites, including pop, musical theater, jazz, and folk. Wear pink or red and get your […]
Niloufar Shiri and Kyle Motl perform at 7pm at Arts on Lafond
Red Planet has been lighting up the Twin Cities jazz scene since 2003 with their fearless blend of originals and bold reimaginings of Coltrane, Monk, and Hendrix. Featuring guitarist Dean Magraw, bassist Chris Bates, and drummer Jay Epstein, the trio is known for its explosive creativity, soulful interplay, and a sound that stretches from deep […]
Minnesota Music Educators Association is proud to present the All-State Jazz Band at the Dakota with Michele Fernández. MMEA’s All-State Ensembles are built with 625 accomplished young musicians from 269 programs within the state of Minnesota. Michele Fernández is a published composer, active guest clinician, adjudicator and performer. Her jazz and symphonic compositions have been premiered […]
European and American Songs and Instrumentals Diane Jarvi joins Cafe Accordion Orchestra for an evening of heart-felt songs and tunes. Diane will sing passionate songs in French, Finnish, Spanish and English while the band provides Latin rhythms, cool swing and a Parisian flair. Diane Jarvi: Vocals Dan Newton: Accordion and Vocals Eric Mohring: Mandolin, Fiddle […]
A Night of Romantic Jazz Standards Minnesota’s finest create a beautiful atmosphere for Valentine’s week. Jana Anderson: Vocals Dale Alexander: Piano Bill Chouinard: Bass Jason Weisman: Sax Jana Anderson was offered a record deal with her jazz standards CD. At the time, she opted to go on tour with Fleetwood Mac as their back up singer […]
In difficult times, music can be a powerful tool to re-energize the spirit and strengthen community connections. 32nd Street Jazz will be back at Fingal's Cave, the music venue on the lower level of MetroNOME Brewery in St. Paul, on Friday the 13th of February, performing two special sets of music for the times we […]
