Starlight Vinyl Night: MAKR Spins the Classic

Starlight Vinyl Night: MAKR Spins the Classic

Wed, Sep 10

Join us in the Starlight Room! Seating is first come, first served. Full food and beverage menu available all night. 8PM-11PM MUSIC NO COVER About MAKR: Mark McGee is a composer and producer from Minneapolis, MN. His projects include RONiiA, Marijuana Deathsquads, Father You See Queen, and To Kill a Petty Bourgeoisie. He recently released a solo composition entitled Curse the Day that Birthed the Bastard through his MAKR moniker along with an original score commissioned by the Walker Art Center for Lotte Reiniger's 1926 animation, The Adventures of Prince Achmed. His musical strengths involve a special interest in texture and nuance that sometimes lack in popular music. The music Mark makes tends to reflect a more moody and brooding atmosphere. 

Kiss the Tiger "Infinite Love" album release + tour kick-off

Kiss the Tiger "Infinite Love" album release + tour kick-off

Thu, Sep 11

7pm Doors 8pm Showtime Full food and beverage available during this show. $18 Adv (+fees/taxes) $25 Day of (+fees/taxes) Four years since their "Vicious Kid" release, Kiss the Tiger are back with "Infinite Love"; a 10-song collection that showcases Kiss the Tiger's growth as songwriters with strong guitar-driven hooks, choruses you can instantly sing-along to, and anthemic compositions with a flare for the theatrical. "Infinite Love" features singles from "Big Booty Scooty", the poppy-crooner-like bop, to "See More", the smouldering prog-rock anthem featuring the talents of Sue Orfield on tenor saxophone; as well as the instantly loveable "I Wanna Love Ya". Kiss the Tiger have become one of the most beloved live rock groups in Minnesota, and "Infinite Love" proves their staying power as a band that continues to grow and evolve over their nearly 10-years of existence. Come out and celebrate with them!!! 

SoulFlower, Quietchild, Pity Party

SoulFlower, Quietchild, Pity Party

Fri, Sep 12

6:00pm Doors 8:00pm Showtime Full food and beverage available at this show. 21+ $15 Adv (+fees/taxes) $22 Day of (+fees/taxes) Pity Party is a Minneapolis based indie alt rock band. They incorporate elements of bedroom pop and midwest emo into their music. The band has Abbie on vocals and keys, Tim on guitar, Micah on bass, and Bryan on drums. They have spent the last year together writing new music and performing at local venues around the twin cities. They have been compared to the likes of Muse, Peach Pit, and Mitski, but they are really carving out their own sound and niche in the Minneapolis music scene. Quietchild is an independent pop band based in the Twin Cities featuring Drew Dravis, Galen Austin, and Cuyler Monahan. They blend influences from R&B, folk, rock and electronic music into their distinctive pop sound. They are joined by Mario Leon and Alyssa Vlasak, who help bring their pop vision to life through live performances. Quietchild continues to make their mark in the Twin Cities, offering an evolving journey for listeners, who are looking for a little more pop in the local scene. Taking on trio form is Soulflower’s Inayah, Freakwhensee and Zeke. Merging melodies and open space. This trio plays off of one another. Sharing intimate sonic moments unique to each live show. Featured on Twin Cities PBS, The Current, CarbonSound and The Minnesota Daily. Soulflower continues to spread across the Twin Cities. Into the headphones of enjoyers. 

Self-Evident // Lovely Dark // DOSH

Self-Evident // Lovely Dark // DOSH

Sat, Sep 13

7:00pm Doors 8:00pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. 21+ $12 Adv (+fees/taxes) $20 Day(+fees/taxes) Self-Evident - Learn to count Lovely Dark- if Fleetwood Mac was goth DOSH- “It's the sound of electronics being bent to the fickle whims of a human” - npr 

Campfire Music Foundation Benefit Concert ft. Mayyadda, MøthKid & More

Campfire Music Foundation Benefit Concert ft. Mayyadda, MøthKid & More

Sun, Sep 14

5:00pm Doors 7:00pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. 18+ $20 Adv (+fees/taxes) $27 Day of (+fees/taxes) Join us for a compelling evening that blends live music and advocacy. Campfire Music Foundation presents a fundraiser focused on artist compensation in the streaming era and how our nonprofit is working to change that. Four boundary pushing acts deliver performances interwoven with thought provoking commentary about fair pay, streaming inequality, and what a long term solution looks like. The organization is building an ethical streaming platform and invites you to come support and learn more. Featured Artists: Mayyadda Mayyadda is a Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer whose music blends neo-soul, folk, pop, and subtle trap influences into a style she calls “BlackGirlMagic.” A self-taught guitarist and lifelong pianist, she began creating original work in college, using songwriting as a way to share personal stories with honesty and depth. Since releasing her debut EP Blue in 2016, she has built a growing catalog including eightynine, Holding Space, and her latest project Try&Remember: The Acoustic Album, recorded live in a single take. Known for her warm vocals, eclectic arrangements, and emotional clarity, Mayyadda has cultivated a dedicated following, drawing listeners into music that invites reflection, connection, and healing. Johannes Larson Trio Johannes Larson is a 24-year-old drummer who has been playing jazz drums for about a decade. Johannes graduated from Georgetown University where he studied American Music Culture and played in multiple groups including the Georgetown Jazz Big Band. Some of his favorite drummers are Brendan Canty, Ches Smith, and JT Bates. Currently based in Minneapolis, he brings his former trio from DC to the Twin Cities with guitarist Kiyan Saifi and bassist Teymour Saifi, both active in Washington DC projects such as Opposite Tiger and Fateful Encounter. Together, their trio blends elements of jazz punk, noise, and free improvisation. MØTHKID (Connor Sullivan) A young local talent from Rosemount and Apple Valley, MN, Connor Sullivan (stage nameMØTHKID) began recording in April 2023. His sound merges punk, metal, rap, and new age influences. He has performed at local open mics in Burnsville and with St. Paul’s School of Rock. Inspired by Ethan Bortnick, MothKid brings raw energy and emerging artistry. Drey Dk Drey Darst Kereakos, otherwise known as drey dk, is an indie songwriter and self-taught producer based in Minneapolis, MN. Their songs are spacious and often minimalist, but hold heavy emotional weight. Their works thus far are heavily dominated by synthesizers, and are layered with guitar, vocal harmonization, and manipulation, drawing influence from artists like Beach House, Cocteau Twins, and The Cure. Other than studying voice and piano in academic settings growing up, Drey has taught themself ultimately everything they know about playing guitar, recording, producing, mixing, mastering, and independent releasing. From 2015-2019, Drey strictly uploaded tracks to a Soundcloud page, occasionally sharing them around whilst only performing within various schools and music-based establishments they attended. Since then, they have independently released three singles and two full-length EPs on a global scale, all on their own. Why attend: Experience diverse, dynamic music while learning about the urgent need for fair compensation in the digital age, and support a nonprofit building an ethical music streaming platform. All proceeds will go towards paying the acts of the evening and supporting the foundation’s programs, artist focused initiatives, and release of a closed beta music streaming app. Format & Flow: • Four performances alternating with short talks on testimony on artist pay, streaming inequities, and the mission of the foundation. • An opportunity for audience Q&A and support sign ups during the event. 

Lawrence El Presents: The Mintroludes - Early show

Lawrence El Presents: The Mintroludes - Early show

Mon, Sep 15

Early Show: 5pm Doors Early Show: 6:30pm-8pm Music Late Show: 930pm Doors Late Show: 1030 Music Full food and beverage available for this show. 21+ $50 GA (+fees/taxes) $65 Seated (+fees/taxes) $100 VIP Box (limited amount) - Includes admission to a special VIP lounge + VIP laminate & Limited-Edition Poster Minneapolis, MN — MidAmerica Talent is extremely proud to present a highly anticipated night of musical exploration, Mint Condition keyboardist and songwriter Lawrence El brings together an elite ensemble of genre-defying musicians for a truly once-in-a-lifetime performance: The Mintroludes. Taking place on Monday, September 15th at Icehouse, this event features two electrifying shows and marks a historic moment for fans of Mint Condition and progressive R&B. Long celebrated for their instrumental interludes—affectionately dubbed “Mintroludes”—these signature compositions will be performed in full for the very first time. Though not billed as an official Mint Condition reunion, this will be the first time the band has played together since the Minneapolis Super Bowl. Remarkably, this event also marks the return of both original members Keri Lewis and Chris “Daddy” Dave, performing with the band for the first time in over two decades. The all-star lineup includes: Lawrence El, Stokley, Cory Henry, Chris “Daddy” Dave, O'Dell, Ricky Kinchen, Jeffrey Allen, Keri Lewis, David (DJ) Ginyard Jr., Kavyesh Kaviraj and Special Surprise Guests! Featured Artist Bios: • Chris “Daddy” Dave Widely recognized as one of the most influential drummers of his generation, Chris Dave has reshaped modern drumming through his work with artists like D’Angelo (Black Messiah), Adele, Maxwell, and Robert Glasper. A founding member of Mint Condition, Dave’s unique approach to rhythm blends hip-hop, jazz, funk, and soul with jaw-dropping precision and feel. His return to the stage with original Mint Condition members promises a powerful rhythmic journey. • Cory Henry A Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, and former member of Snarky Puppy, Cory Henry is known for his jaw-dropping improvisation and gospel-infused harmonic language. His solo projects, including Art of Love and Something to Say, showcase his ability to bridge jazz, funk, gospel, and soul into an uplifting and singular musical experience. He brings a deeply spiritual energy to every stage he touches. • David “DJ” Ginyard Jr. Known for his deep pocket and melodic bass lines, DJ Ginyard has toured and recorded with Lauryn Hill, Cory Henry, and Childish Gambino, among others. With roots in gospel and jazz, Ginyard has become one of the most in-demand young bassists in the industry, offering both technical mastery and soulful groove. His dynamic performance style adds an essential foundation to the Mintroludes ensemble. • Kavyesh Kaviraj A classically trained pianist and cutting-edge jazz composer, Kavyesh Kaviraj has quickly become one of the most sought-after keyboardists on the Minneapolis jazz scene. Originally from India, his fusion of South Asian classical elements with American jazz and funk traditions brings a fresh, global perspective to every collaboration. Kavyesh’s sensitivity and creativity at the keys will be on full display during this historic performance. 

Lawrence El Presents: The Mintroludes - Late show

Lawrence El Presents: The Mintroludes - Late show

Mon, Sep 15

9:30pm Doors 10:30pm-12am Music Full food and beverage available for this show. 21+ $50 GA (+fees/taxes) $65 Seated (+fees/taxes) Minneapolis, MN — MidAmerica Talent is extremely proud to present a highly anticipated night of musical exploration, Mint Condition keyboardist and songwriter Lawrence El brings together an elite ensemble of genre-defying musicians for a truly once-in-a-lifetime performance: The Mintroludes. Taking place on Monday, September 15th at Icehouse, this event features two electrifying shows and marks a historic moment for fans of Mint Condition and progressive R&B. Long celebrated for their instrumental interludes—affectionately dubbed “Mintroludes”—these signature compositions will be performed in full for the very first time. Though not billed as an official Mint Condition reunion, this will be the first time the band has played together since the Minneapolis Super Bowl. Remarkably, this event also marks the return of both original members Keri Lewis and Chris “Daddy” Dave, performing with the band for the first time in over two decades. The all-star lineup includes: Lawrence El, Stokley, Cory Henry, Chris “Daddy” Dave, O'Dell, Ricky Kinchen, Jeffrey Allen, Keri Lewis, David (DJ) Ginyard Jr., Kavyesh Kaviraj and Special Surprise Guests! Featured Artist Bios: • Chris “Daddy” Dave Widely recognized as one of the most influential drummers of his generation, Chris Dave has reshaped modern drumming through his work with artists like D’Angelo (Black Messiah), Adele, Maxwell, and Robert Glasper. A founding member of Mint Condition, Dave’s unique approach to rhythm blends hip-hop, jazz, funk, and soul with jaw-dropping precision and feel. His return to the stage with original Mint Condition members promises a powerful rhythmic journey. • Cory Henry A Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, and former member of Snarky Puppy, Cory Henry is known for his jaw-dropping improvisation and gospel-infused harmonic language. His solo projects, including Art of Love and Something to Say, showcase his ability to bridge jazz, funk, gospel, and soul into an uplifting and singular musical experience. He brings a deeply spiritual energy to every stage he touches. • David “DJ” Ginyard Jr. Known for his deep pocket and melodic bass lines, DJ Ginyard has toured and recorded with Lauryn Hill, Cory Henry, and Childish Gambino, among others. With roots in gospel and jazz, Ginyard has become one of the most in-demand young bassists in the industry, offering both technical mastery and soulful groove. His dynamic performance style adds an essential foundation to the Mintroludes ensemble. • Kavyesh Kaviraj A classically trained pianist and cutting-edge jazz composer, Kavyesh Kaviraj has quickly become one of the most sought-after keyboardists on the Minneapolis jazz scene. Originally from India, his fusion of South Asian classical elements with American jazz and funk traditions brings a fresh, global perspective to every collaboration. Kavyesh’s sensitivity and creativity at the keys will be on full display during this historic performance. 

The Orange Goodness w/ Special Guest, Matt Patrick!

The Orange Goodness w/ Special Guest, Matt Patrick!

Wed, Sep 17

6:30pm Doors 8:00pm Showtime Full food and beverage available during this show. 21+ $12 Adv (+fees/taxes) $19 Day of (+fees/taxes) Join The Orange Goodness and multi-instrumentalist Matt Patrick, as they explore the sonic landscapes of Rock, Groove and Electronic music. Fans of Radiohead, Beck, Bjork, The Meters, Dosh, Daft Punk, John Keston & Aphex Twin will dig this collaboration! 

NITE w/ Special Guests Immortal Girlfriend & Toilet Rats

NITE w/ Special Guests Immortal Girlfriend & Toilet Rats

Fri, Sep 19

6:30pm Doors 8:00pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. 21+ $15 Adv (+fees/taxes) $22 Day of (+fees/taxes) Big, dark, dance music. Guitars, synthesizers, and dueling twin vocalists combine to make the songs you'll dance to for the next thirty years. NITE is an alternative band inspired by the sounds of Darkwave, Synthpop, and Post-Punk. Based in Texas, twin brothers Myles and Kyle Mendes, along with drummer Phil Helms, craft music that bridges the gap between dark nostalgia and modern electronic pop. Special Guests: Immortal Girlfriend is an Alternative Electronic/ Retrofuture band & production duo made up of brothers Kevin & William Bush. The self proclaimed “Dark Knights of Synth” define their sound as a blend of synths, cinema, nostalgia & long car rides at night. As composers and producers Their works have been heard on some of the biggest tv shows & Video Games worldwide, as a live duo, they’ve played some of the biggest stages throughout the Midwest. The Bush Brothers Blend genres from alternative Rock, R & B, and various electronic sub genres and unite them under synthesizers, for a sound that has become their own. Welcome to Immortal Girlfriend. 

InMotion

InMotion

Sat, Sep 20

InMotion: Prints&Patterns 10:30PM DOORS 11PM MUSIC $7 ADVANCE (+taxes/fees) $15 AT THE DOOR (+taxes) $20 AFTER 12AM (+taxes) InMotion is a monthly themed dance party curated by one of our bartenders, Jaboidia! Celebrating their 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! THEME: Prints&Patterns DJs: @mickey.breeze @awamally + special guest TBA 

Revelacíon By Twin Cities Flamenco Collective

Revelacíon By Twin Cities Flamenco Collective

Sun, Sep 21

4PM DOORS 5PM SHOW Full food and beverage menu available for the show. $25 ADVANCE $30 DAY OF SHOW ARTISTS Pepele Méndez (Guest singer from Jerez, Spain) Sachiko "La Chayí" (Flamenco dancer) Eva Makiko (Flamenco dancer) Ross "El Vecino" Fellrath (Flamenco guitarist) Twin Cities Flamenco Collective has created an unforgettable evening of fiery dance, haunting music, and soul-stirring emotion featuring Sachiko "La Chayí" and guest singer Pepele Méndez in this special performance "Revelacíon". The Twin Cities Flamenco Collective is a dynamic group of Flamenco artists dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich art of flamenco in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area. Through performances, education, and community outreach, the collective brings the passion, rhythm, and soul of flamenco to diverse audiences and participants. Comprising skilled dancers and musicians, the members and their guests create vibrant and authentic flamenco experiences. Their mission is to foster appreciation for this art and culture from Andalusia, Spain while building a supportive local community for flamenco artists and aficionados alike. For more information. visit tcflamenco.org Pepele Méndez was born in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain into the legendary Méndez clan, a dynasty of singers from La Plazuela. Pepele is a direct descendant of La Paquera de Jerez and of the festero El Pili. As a child, he learned the art of flamenco at home listening to great artists such as "el Torta", Manuel Moneo, his cousins Paca and Manuela Méndez among others. Soaking in the presence of these amazing artists and without knowing it, Pepele learned the cante and his ancient art that is flamenco. A native of Osaka, Japan, Sachiko “La Chayí” is a Twin Cities-based Flamenco dancer, teacher, choreographer, and founding member of Twin Cities Flamenco Collective. She received a prestigious McKnight Dancer Fellowship in 2017. Sachiko’s artistic expression in movement and music are the heart of her artistry. She testifies Flamenco is a universal language which speaks the raw and authentic human emotions to the audience. She has received recognition and grants from Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, the Jerome Foundation, the Minnesota SAGE Awards for Dance, and New York State Flamenco Certamen by Flamenco Vivo. She has presented her original dance works at the Walker Art Center, the Southern Theater, and the Intermedia Arts. She was a resident artist and teacher of Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre and School from 2003 to 2009 before she moved to Seville, Spain to study the art of Flamenco for 5 years. She owes her artistic values and work to her incomparable teachers and mentors including Angelita Vargas, Farruquito, Javier Heredia, Juan del Gastor, Luis Peña, Miguel Funi, Pepe Torres, Pilar Montoya Manzano “La Faraona” and Susana di Palma (Alphabetical). 

Micky Braun & Jason Eady Acoustic

Micky Braun & Jason Eady Acoustic

Tue, Sep 23

6PM DOORS 8PM SHOWTIME Full food and beverage menu available for the show. $20 ADVANCE(+taxes/fees) $27 DAY OF For a handful of summers about 30 years ago, tourists who wandered into a large dancehall in Stanley, Idaho, witnessed a family tradition finding new life. Young and old sat shoulder-to-shoulder, taking a break from the town’s mountain hikes and river campgrounds to take in Muzzie Braun and the Boys––a local family band who’d made it to the Johnny Carson Show, effortlessly spouted cowboy poetry and Western swing at gatherings around the country, and featured Muzzie’s four young sons––precocious boys with rock-and-roll futures, the youngest of which is Micky Braun. The Braun brothers never stopped. Big brothers Cody and Willy started Reckless Kelly, and Micky and Gary left Idaho for Austin and started Micky and the Motorcars, a road-dogging favorite whose nonstop tour for the last 24 years has defined not just the lives of the brothers, but also shaped Austin’s roots-rock resurgence that has played out over the last two decades. Micky and the Motorcars cement their place as elder statesmen of that alt-country scene who have managed to master that ever-elusive blend of artistic familiarity and surprise. Beyond his role of co-fronting the band, Micky has been a prolific writer having written with Parker McCollum, Reckless Kelly, Randy Rogers, Cody Canada, Bruce Robison, Kevin Welch, Jason Eady, Adam Hood, Jessie Plemons, Wade Bowen, Courtney Patton, and more. “If you can put your heart on your sleeve and say it, it’s the best medicine for people,” Micky says. 

Ice Horse in the Starlight Room

Ice Horse in the Starlight Room

Wed, Sep 24

5PM DOORS 6PM SHOW $12 AT THE DOOR Join us in the Starlight Room! Seating is first come, first served. Full food and beverage menu available for the night. Ice Horse is Mikkel Beckman and Jeff Ray. Ice Horse duo Jeff Ray & Mikkel reimagine Minnesota winter as desert, using resonator guitars & hand percussion to create improvisations, original compositions & versions through a collision of tunings, rhythms & influences from Debashsish Battycharya, Tuareg desert trance blues & Hill Country Mississippi 

An Evening with Makaya McCraven

An Evening with Makaya McCraven

Thu, Sep 25

6pm Doors 8pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. 21+ $25 Adv (+fees/taxes) $35 Day of (+fees/taxes) His newest album, In These Times, is the triumphant finale of a project 7+ years in the making. It’s a preeminent addition to his already-acclaimed and extensive discography, and it’s the album he’s been trying to make since he started making records. McCraven believes that the word “jazz” is “insufficient, at best, to describe the phenomenon we’re dealing with.” The artist, who has been aptly called a “cultural synthesizer”, has a unique gift for collapsing space, destroying borders and blending past, present, and future into poly-textural arrangements of post-genre, jazz-rooted 21st century folk music. Profiled in Vice, Rolling Stone, the Guardian, and NPR, among other publications, he and the music he makes today are at the very vanguard of that phenomenon. According to the New York Times, “McCraven has quietly become one of the best arguments for jazz’s vitality”. The artist explained to NPR in 2019, "I don't think what I'm doing is necessarily that far off of the legacy of jazz that I grew up in ... I think one of the things that gives it strength is that people want to argue over it. That's a good sign. That means there's life here." 

An Evening W/ EK / Amy & Will / Molly

An Evening W/ EK / Amy & Will / Molly

Fri, Sep 26

6:00pm Doors 8:00pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. 18+ $22 Adv (+fees/taxes) $29 Day of (+fees/taxes) 

Rebecca Aadland & her All-star Band

Rebecca Aadland & her All-star Band

Sun, Sep 28

4pm Doors 6pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. 21+ $25 Adv (+fees/taxes) $35 Day of (+fees/taxes) Minneapolis singer/songwriter Rebecca Aadland will be performing with her full band including some of Minnesota’s finest musicians -- Tommy Barbarella (Prince) keyboards, Jacqueline Ultan cello, Lantz Dale guitars, Ben Peterson drums, Nick Salisbury bass and Jordan Zais backing vocals. In addition to originals from her highly acclaimed album, Stronger Broken, she will share new songs from her upcoming record, produced by Kevin Bowe. This concert will celebrate the single release of the new track, I Could Use A Miracle. To add to the excitement, some of her captivating videos will be shown on Icehouse’s big screen. Rebecca’s edgy lyrics inspire, challenge and make you feel. She brings humor and passion to her storytelling as well. You won’t want to miss this special night. Rebecca’s genre spans styles from indie/folk to blues to rock. From the Press: “Fans who attend Rebecca’s concerts are treated not just to her soulful music but to her warmth, humor, and unguarded honesty, a rare combination that invites listeners to find strength in their own broken places. Stronger Broken is a gift. It reminds us all that sometimes, in the breaking, we find our truest, most unbreakable selves.” -- Stevie Conner, The Sound Cafe Magazine “Wandering between rootsy delicacy and rock drive, between bluesy grooves and folk finesse and country cool, this is about as fine a collection of songs, ones happy to wander across the musical landscape with grace and ease, as you are likely to hear. It’s a great album in its own right, but it’s also an eloquent and elegant sonic document of love, life, and loss.” -- Dave Franklin, The Big Takeover 

Autechre w/ Mark Broom

Autechre w/ Mark Broom

Fri, Oct 03

6PM DOORS 8PM SHOW SOLD OUT Autechre are an English electronic music duo consisting of Rob Brown and Sean Booth, both from Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1987, they are among the best known acts signed to UK electronic label Warp Records, through which all of Autechre's full-length albums have been released beginning with their 1993 debut Incunabula. They gained initial recognition when they were featured on Warp's 1992 compilation Artificial Intelligence. Tickets are WIll Call Only - Non Transferable - PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE FROM ANY RESELLER. They will not be honored. 

Shadowlands (feat S. Carey and John Raymond)

Shadowlands (feat S. Carey and John Raymond)

Sat, Oct 04

6pm Doors 8pm Show Full food and beverage available for this show. 18+ $23 Adv (+fees/taxes) $30 Day of (+fees/taxes) John Raymond x S. Carey "Shadowlands" John Raymond and S. Carey have been playing music together for close to twenty years since their time studying music at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. While they both received training in jazz and classical music, their careers would soon head in very different directions. Carey would become the right-hand man to Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver); collaborate as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer with the likes of Sufjan Stevens, Low, and Bruce Hornsby among others; and release four albums of his own to critical acclaim from Pitchfork, NPR, and more. Raymond, on the other hand, would become a Grammy-nominated trumpeter and composer “steering jazz in the right direction” (Downbeat); release eight albums garnering praise from the New York Times, Stereogum, and others; and teach on faculty at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, one of the most prestigious music conservatories in the world. In 2019, the two reunited and began experimenting on what their artistic voices would sound like together. Raymond brought in a host of musical ideas, while Carey contributed lyrics and helped shape the ideas into songs. Producer Sun Chung (formerly with ECM Records) came on board shortly after, and together they enlisted a cast of A-list musicians to help flesh out the music including pianist Aaron Parks (Terri Lyne Carrington, Terence Blanchard), bassist Chris Morrissey (Norah Jones, Mark Guiliana), and guitarist Dave Devine (Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band). The result is their new album, Shadowlands (Libellule Editions), a stunning, genre-bending collection of songs that combines the warmth and beauty of Carey’s aesthetic with the improvisational, spontaneous nature of Raymond’s. The music ranges from intimate and meditative to soaring and anthemic, with electric moments of musical interplay throughout. It’s the kind of collaboration that feels as if it were years in the making. 

Gramps Morgan Live!

Gramps Morgan Live!

Sun, Oct 05

7:00pm Doors 8:00pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. 21+ $45 Adv (+fees/taxes) $55 Day of (+fees/taxes) Trinny Cee Productions & Dada Son Entertainment presents Gramps Morgan Live in Concert - No Water in my Whiskey USA Fall Tour 2025. Roy "Gramps" Morgan is a three-time Grammy Award-winning artist and 14-time Grammy nominee known as the King of Country Reggae. He first rose to prominence as a member of the legendary reggae family band Morgan Heritage, whose 2015 album Strictly Roots topped the reggae charts and won the Grammy for Best Reggae Album in 2016. The group earned further nominations for Avrakedabra (2017) and for the work on Sting and Shaggy's 44/876. Blending reggae with country and soul crooning, Gramps Morgan appeals to fans of Ken Boothe, Toots Hibbert, Jimmy Buffett, and Kenny Chesney. His music is a sonic bridge between cultures-a soundtrack for the "Islander" in all of us. With heart, hustle, and harmony, Gramps is not just a voice of a genre- he is a movement. 

Ches Smith Clone Row w/ Mary Halvorson, Liberty Ellman & Nick Dunston

Ches Smith Clone Row w/ Mary Halvorson, Liberty Ellman & Nick Dunston

Mon, Oct 06

6:30 pm doors 8pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. $15 Adv (+fees/taxes) $22 Day of (+fees/taxes) Ches Smith Clone Row Ches Smith: drums, vibes, electronics Mary Halvorson: guitar Liberty Ellman: guitar Nick Dunston: bass, electronics The fall 2025 tour in the USA will support Ches Smith's new release Clone Row, out June 6, 2025 on Otherly Love Records (and the vinyl release October 3). The album debuts an adventurous new quartet featuring guitarists Mary Halvorson and Liberty Ellman and bassist Nick Dunston. Smith finds endless possibilities in this seemingly limited instrumentation, weaving together varied threads from his divergent earlier projects in ways that sound not quite like any of them. “This definitely ain’t your father’s guitar band,” writes no less an expert on six-string subversion than Marc Ribot, who penned the album’s liner notes. “It’s as if I’m hearing a Jim Hall concert in which one of us did a lot of mushrooms, or… some post-punk post-Dave Brubeck post-trip-hop experiment with classical form.”