32nd Street Jazz returns to Fingal’s Cave with a special performance featuring vocalists Becky Sun & Anne Lippin.

Backed by a four-piece band, CusCampbell delivers a dynamic, high-energy concert known for its polished musicality, relatability, and powerful crowd engagement – often moving through the audience to create an intimate, unforgettable experience. CusCampbell: Trombone CusCampbell’s highlights include two 30-city national tours with Demola the Violinist, a televised performance for Mayor Michelle Wu, a virtual […]

The Incomparable Music of Randy Newman: presenting songs of humor and biting satire Performed by Old Men Do Newman featuring Mark Bloom, Mike Cramer, Owen Grossman, Mike Kraemer, and Bruce Thornton

Yasmin Williams is one of the most innovative voices in guitar playing today, crafting rich instrumental compositions that sway from traditional folk to atmospheric soundscapes, experimenting with rich tapestries of sound. Her performance at The Cedar this Spring is sure to be a highlight of our 2026 calendar. Yasmin Williams is an innovative guitarist and […]

Steve Haskin Ensemble Steve Haskin is one of the founders of the Minnesota guitar society. He created the newsletter and the Guitarathons. He will be performing originals and jazz standards […]

Described as a cross between Tina Turner and Miriam Makeba, Nomfusi is a South African singer poised for greatness. The soul of Mama Afrika meets the fire of Motown and […]

Sarah Clausen (Chicago) and Nelson Devereaux (Minneapolis) will take turns performing solo sets on woodwinds and electronics. ⊹ “With Many Hands is outstanding Its slow-moving, almost ambient songs, built largely […]

Big band jazz music and dancing.

Jonah Walt and his exemplary band will debut two sets of Walt’s dynamic jazz fusion compositions, which contain themes of radical hope and political action. Band Members: Jonah Walt - […]

Brooklyn-based composer Kelly Moran’s music lives at the intersection of classical, minimalism, jazz, and electronic music. She returns to the Twin Cities following a stunning debut performance with Liquid Music […]

Dean Harrington earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the U of MN and was a first prize winner in the Schubert Club student scholarship competition. […]

Join us for an evening of impact, inspiration, and joy. Get ready to dress up, swing out, and make a difference at our Spring Swing Gala. Hosted at our historic Capri Theater—a cultural […]

Garrett Jones is a Minneapolis-based bassoonist and composer known for his cross-genre bassoon techniques and jazz bassoon recordings. His original compositions for bassoon and rhythm section bring Western classical compositional […]

Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band playing bluegrass, Americana, and folk music steeped in rich harmonies and soul-stirring melodies. As a majority queer, fiercely feminist five-piece acoustic outfit, […]

BluLuna was formed by four veteran musicians out of their love for myriad genres of the jazz idiom without restraining themselves to one specific branch of the music. By focusing on familiar melodic compositions, this bias-free approach has allowed them to concentrate on playing very fresh and sparkling ideas honoring the wide range of America's […]

Come watch the Minnehaha Academy Jazz Combo perform at MetroNOME Brewery in Downtown St. Paul on April 28 at 7pm! You’ll hear a great mix of jazz, latin, funk, and more as they recap all the tunes they have learned this year. The $10 cover charge supports MetroNOME’s mission for music education and the Minnehaha […]

The Outside In isn’t your grandma’s modern jazz band. Ethan Ostrow’s project blends elements of rock, funk, and folk with something completely new. Band Members: Nick Marziani - Saxophone Ethan Ostrow - Piano David Feily - Guitar Ethan Yeshaya - Bass Colin Mitchell - Drums ⊹ Formed in New York City in 2022, The Outside In […]

Jazz with an Understated Vibe Versatility can be rewarding but some music just feels like home. Vocalist Prudence Johnson returns to her jazz roots with the Halcyon Jazz Quartet, following their sparkling debut at Crooners last spring. With an “off the beaten path” approach to repertoire and featuring the amazing Dave Hagedorn on vibes, and […]

“Puuluup are true originals with a cult following. They are doing something pretty unusual, pushing obscure folk material towards the mainstream with a whole lot of panache.”  – SONGLINES  Puuluup was formed in 2014 by two talharpa enthusiasts Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson. Ramo Teder is a multi-instrumentalist and has been known for his long solo […]