A Night in the Parlor

A Night in the Parlor

Wed, Aug 20

7pm Doors 8-10pm Entertainment 10pm-12am Music NO COVER 21+ FULL FOOD & BEVERAGE MENU AVAILABLE ALL NIGHT! Join us in the Starlight room for A Night in the Parlor! An evening workshop where YOU are the entertainment. Hosted by Cody Kaz & Angelle W. 

Atlantis Quartet in the Starlight Room

Atlantis Quartet in the Starlight Room

Thu, Aug 21

6pm Doors 8pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. 21+ $18 Adv (+fees/taxes) $25 Day of (+fees/taxes) Join us for an intimate evening with Atlantis Quartet, one of the Twin Cities’ most celebrated modern jazz ensembles, performing in the atmospheric Starlight Room at Icehouse. Known for their fearless improvisation, dynamic interplay, and genre-defying compositions, Atlantis Quartet has carved out a distinct voice in contemporary jazz since their formation in 2006. This special performance offers a rare chance to hear the band up close in a listening-focused setting, where new ideas unfold in real time and the spirit of collaboration takes center stage. 

Half Past Midnight in the Starlight Room

Half Past Midnight in the Starlight Room

Fri, Aug 22

6:00pm Doors 8:00pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. 18+ $12 Adv (+fees/taxes) $19 Day of (+fees/taxes) Led by dynamic drummer and vocalist Ataa Mensah, Half Past Midnight is a up-and-coming jazz quintet born out of Walker West Music Academy. Mensah, a proud graduate, draws on the influence of Twin Cities jazz greats like Kavy Kaviraj, Kevin Washington, and Jack Breen—whose influence shows up in the groups repertoire and playing. The group features Will Aldrich (tenor sax), Callum Schultz (bass), Xavier Johnson Ryan (keyboards), and Alex Weinstein (alto sax). Together they focus on performing a mix of Afrobeat, RnB, jazz fusion, and original compositions. 

PRINTS in the Starlight Room

PRINTS in the Starlight Room

Sat, Aug 23

5:00pm Doors 6:30pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. 21+ NO COVER PRINTS is a trio of electric wizards comprised of Eric Carranza on guitar/pedals/drum machine, Dave Power on drums/sample pad, and Andrew Thoreen on bass/pedals. This mystical menagerie is regularly responsible for the best set of unrehearsed material you’ve ever not heard. File under: post-looping improvisatory electronic doom jazz with an affinity for downtempo disco jungle and a nod to minimal techno. Ben Clark will be on bass on August 23rd. 

InMotion: I Have Nowhere To Wear This

InMotion: I Have Nowhere To Wear This

Sat, Aug 23

10:30PM DOORS 11PM MUSIC 21+ $7 ADVANCE (+taxes/fees) $15 AT THE DOOR (+taxes) $20 AFTER 11:30PM (+taxes) InMotion is a monthly themed dance party curated by one of our bartenders, Jaboidia! THEME: “I have nowhere to wear this!” Something fancy, an old costume, a crazy pair of shoes, or anything you just can’t get rid of… this dance party is for YOU Sounds by Sashabangzz, Mickey Breeze + DJ Rae $5 specialty shots * Free Photo Booth 

Night Shift Dance Party

Night Shift Dance Party

Sun, Aug 24

3:00pm Doors 3:30pm Music 8:00pm End 21+ $10 Cover (+fees/taxes) Join us for a dance party this Sunday featuring different house DJ's each night! 

Salsa Matinee w/ Charanga Tropical

Salsa Matinee w/ Charanga Tropical

Sun, Sep 07

4PM DOORS • DRINKS • FOOD 5PM SHOWTIME $15 (+fees & taxes) 21+ FULL FOOD & BEVERAGE MENU AVAILABLE ALL NIGHT. Seating is First Come / First Served Extend your weekend with Sunday Salsa Matinee, one of the best monthly music and dance events in the Twin Cities. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 10-piece salsa orchestra Charanga Tropical mixes its spicy salsa with smooth strings. This is Cuba flavored salsa, from classic danzón to modern timba, straight out of Havana. 7pm-8pm: DJONE of Salsa Police Entertainment spins bouncy bachata and other Latin favs to close out the evening. Icehouse offers a wide open dance floor with booth and balcony seating. Enjoy an exceptional menu of top quality food and drink. 

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

6:30pm 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. 

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

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

Sun, Sep 14

6:00pm 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

5pm Doors 6:30pm-8pm 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!