
Icehouse's Upcoming Shows
Fri, Apr 24
6pm Doors
7:30pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
21+
$15 Adv (+fees/taxes)
$22 Doors (+fees/taxes)
sunpearl is thrilled to celebrate the album release of “seladona” with friends Tahiti and Young Dervish. The upcoming record is a leap from “banaag,” their first recording captured in-between takes at The Bridge Studio. “seladona” is an invitation to put the weight down, close your eyes, and let the sun warm your eyelids. sunpearl thanks Luke Rivard, Tobias Ramaswamy, and Shahzad Ismaily for bringing their sophomore record to full technicolor.
sunpearl is an ambient vocal project that draws improvisation from the softness of open spaces, and the quiet of the light’s journey across shimmering water. Through gentle reflective soundscapes, sunpearl creates a feeling of calm and introspection, drawing listeners in. This evening’s iteration of sunpearl is Isabel Fajardo (vocals, effects), Toby Ramaswamy (drums), Kevin Gamble (keys), and Trevor Peterson (Bass).
The members of Tahiti (Aaron Baum, Evan Slack, Toby Ramaswamy, and Trevor Peterson, featuring Alex Nutter) will link their instruments and minds together and improvise longform, driving, prog-rock cloudscapes. For fans of can, SML, and Musical Instrument Digital Interfaces.
Emerging artist and producer Young Dervish has been creating music intercontinentally for over a decade. Frequently collaborating and producing for artists in his current home city Minneapolis, MN, the Pakistani/American artist is ready to show everyone the more personal side of his expression. His music blends the fidelity of the digital age with the timelessness of analogue texture to create a sound that is both massive and intimate. Dervish pays homage to many greats through his art including Jai Paul, Jon Hopkins, Children of Bodom and Sade.
Sat, Apr 25
InMotion: Prom 2026
9:30PM DOORS
10PM MUSIC
21+
$18 ADVANCE (+taxes/fees)
$22 AT THE DOOR (+taxes)
InMotion is a monthly themed dance party curated by one of our bartenders, Jaboidia!
THEME: PROM 2026
The theme is meant to be fluid. Creativity is highly encouraged! Whip out that old bridesmaid dress you’ll never wear again. Wear that suit you love but don’t have anywhere to wear it to. Come dressed in a throwback themed prom or goth prom or really anything you can think of.
DJs: Kwey, Mickey Breeze, Ariesfirebomb & DJ Rae
* $5 specialty shots *
* Free Photo Booth *
* Live Aerial Hoop Performance by Haley Wayne*
Sun, Apr 26
8pm Door
9pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
21+
$10 Doors (+fees/taxes)
*Tickets can only be purchased at the door
April Guest Schedule:
April 12th: Stokley
April 26th: L.A. Buckner
This residency marks a powerful expansion of Obi Original & The Black Atlantics’ presence on the Twin Cities stage. Known for their dynamic blend of highlife, Afrobeat, soulful grooves, and modern fusion, the collective has captivated local and regional audiences with an infectious energy that honors the heritage and future of African-inspired music.
Hailing from the vibrant Minneapolis music scene, Obi Original has built a reputation as a charismatic performer and cultural connector, infusing each night with rhythmic pulse, storytelling, and the spirit of community uplift. His work with the Black Atlantics brings together skilled musicians, traditional and contemporary instrumentation, and a genre-bending approach that resonates with longtime fans of Afrocentric music and newcomers alike.
This event will help highlight Nigerian community connection, further reflecting the collective’s dedication to cultural celebration and inclusion — a hallmark of their mission to bring global sounds and stories to the heart of Minneapolis.
“We’re excited to bring AFRODISIA to The Icehouse,” says Obi Original. “This is more than a show, it’s a space for joy, connection, and honoring the rhythms that connect us all.”
Whether you’re a longtime lover of African music or discovering its magic for the first time, AFRODISIA at The Icehouse MPLS promises a weekly cultural experience full of soul, groove, and unity.
Goes on saleMon, Apr 27, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Mon, Apr 27
7pm Door
8pm-11pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
18+
$10 Tickets (+fees/taxes)
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a Master's degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music, and is an accomplished teaching artist in the Twin Cities. Currently, LA serves as co-host for the award winning PBS music education YouTube series “Sound Field”, and is a professor of Race & Identity at the University of Minnesota.
In 2020, LA took iTunes by storm with the release of his project BiG HOMiE, which reached the #1 Jazz position within 24 hours of its release. LA was named 2024 Music Educator of the Year by the Minnesota Music Education Association.
Get ready to experience a historic blend of jazz, Gospel, hip hop and avant-funk. Hitting the drums like they owe him money, LA is a flurry of arms and drumsticks whose compositions blur the line between Sunday church service and face melting jam sessions. His artistry is full of energy, excitement, and culture.
What to expect:
It’s a jazz and funk jam featuring a brand-new combo “The Homework House Band”.
L.A. Buckner on drums, Omar Abdulkarim on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ethan Yeshaya on Bass, and Kevin Gamble on keyboards.
The jam will include special guests sitting in on vocals, horns and other instruments. This is NOT an open mic! You GOTTA be great to sit in!
There will also be activities/games for the audience to participate in.
We are resetting the standard of greatness that this city is known for.
Women, femmes, and non-binary friends are welcome.
Arthur "L.A." Buckner
Wed, Apr 29
6PM DOORS
8PM SHOWTIME
Starlight Room Show:
$30 Adv (+fees/taxes)
$40 Doors
21+
An intimate evening of new music by Vie Boheme featuring Eric Mayson on keys and Theo Brown also on Keys and beat box.
Vie will share her own music with abstract storytelling through gesture in Icehouse’s Starlight Room. Expect original alternative R&B tunes, jazz standards, and R&B covers—all brought to life with Vie’s typical courage and intuition. If you enjoy Solange, Destiny’s Child, and/or musical theater, this show might be for you.
Vie’s band, Some Friends of Mine is a steady rotation of eclectic musicians from around the country. No two shows are the same.
Thu, Apr 30
5pm Doors
7pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
18+
$25 Adv (+fees/taxes)
$32 Doors (+fees/taxes)
Dave Moore is a singer-songwriter, who plays guitar, button accordion, and harmonica. He was influenced by country blues and conjunto music. Dave lives in Iowa City, records for Red House Records, and was a frequent performer on “A Prairie Home Companion”. He has toured throughout the United States and Canada.
Fri, May 01
6pm Doors
8pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
21+
$15 Adv (+fees/taxes)
$22 Doors (+fees/taxes)
The Matriarch brings their In The Middle Tour to Minneapolis in support of their new EP, The Middle. Marking a new chapter for the band, the project is their first release fully as a duo and explores themes of transition, identity, and persistence. Come celebrate the new era with us with incredible local support from anni xo and Waking Hours!
The Matriarch Bio:
The Matriarch is a queer, indie rock/folk pop duo based in Chicago, IL, made up of Mal Babcock and Mal Benoit- two best friends who share a name, a home, and a creative codependency that works too well. What started as a pandemic-era accident (shoutout to an unexpected knee injury) turned into a full-blown band fueled by cosmic timing and emotional honesty. Their determination to grow together musically and to create a safe, inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community made them darlings of the local music scene. Four years later, the band has played over 100 shows across the Midwest, opening for contemporaries including Kid Sistr, Okey Dokey, Busman’s Holiday and Glad Rags.
Their songs are a celebration of shared human experience and a testament to the transformative nature of art. Whether they’re writing about personal regret and climate dread (‘The End’), or the constraints of capitalism and a longing for change (‘K!’), themes of community, love, and growth remain at the heart of everything they do.
Anni xo bio:
Anni xo (they/them) is a young queer musician hailing from Minnesota who found solace in music as a means to explore their identity and embrace the complexities of life. Inspired by the likes of boygenius, Annie Dirusso, and Dora Jar, anni's music is a refreshing blend of alternative songwriting and pop stylings that expertly convey themes of love, loss, and the struggles of youth in a post-modern landscape. Onstage, anni xo is joined by a talented ensemble of musicians, including Maddie Thies (any pronouns) on bass guitar, Riley Jacobson (he/him) on electric guitar, Aurelio Sandoval (he/him) on drums, and Hunter SinClair Hawthorne (he/him) on keys and production
Waking Hours Bio:
Waking Hours is an ethereal indie rock group based in southern MN, comprised of members Liv Hedley, Hayden Tourtelotte, Henry Lundeen-Detisch, Connor Jolly, and Christer Khuen. Waking Hours weaves together shimmering guitars, roaring vocals, and driving rhythms to create a whimsically colorful sonic atmosphere.
Sat, May 02
6pm Doors
8pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
21+
$13 Adv (+fees/taxes)
$20 Doors (+fees/taxes)
An evening celebrating the release of Luke Callen's latest album - Fool's Spring
The foundations of the songs on this album (with the exception of Mississippi River) were recorded live onto a Tascam 424 MK II over the course of four days in a small cabin on the shores of Lake Kekegama in Northern Wisconsin. Mississippi River was recorded on a single microphone in a small room in Eau Claire, WI.
The album features three improvised instrumental pieces - field recordings of birds in Arkansas - Missouri - and Wisconsin - topical - personal and tongue in cheek songwriting - alongside ethereal fingerstyle and Travis style fingerpicking - accompanied by Pedal Steel - Bass - Electric Guitar - Drums - Percussion - Sounds - and Harmony Singers.
Artists Statement on the album:
In the happening of the second rain - a remnant wind pushing the last of the water from the leaves of the Oak/ the Maple/ and the late flowers of the Linden Tree/ Giving once again to the understory/ a ruby throated hummingbird lands on the dead branch of an old willow/ perhaps to dry their heavy wings to chase once again the nectar that took so long to arrive/ two cardinals call upon their respective stoic posts/ the stand of spruce/ many blooms have come and gone - many blooms are on their way/ the world is framed in green/ for a moment/ in this brief time/
I am allowed to see it/
On the western edge of the canopy a thousand bolts of lightening break/ rage and hope/ brilliantly intertwined/ shatter in the sky/
a world with such beauty/ matched only by tragedy/ forever illuminated to the open eye/
And then I remember/
You curse this place/ at least once every season/
it came too quickly or too late for your liking/
it stayed too long or plunged into a depth too deep for swimming/
the falling could last forever but never does it ever/
Beauty never fades/ only the eyes have calloused of the beholder/
Perfect happened once but that was years ago/
And it seems only the angered can ever remember/
The march of the mud creeps to February/ In these woods of the buckthorn berry/
pruned/ black/ dangling/ the low lying fruit/
The last meal/ a bitter one/
Your shrine to the dead and dying/ Exposed by hot snow/
is a small offering/
The ash of burned branches is another/
You beg the seeds to lay dormant/ just a while longer/
This is how you ask for forgiveness/
For the unkind words you said/ during a brief moment of anger/ in the windchill/
And perhaps/ if I’ve earned it/
you will forgive me/
with hazelnuts and serviceberries/
https://lukecallen.com/
Volouse Bio:
Tree bark, chipped paint, the sweet wrinkle of a smile, the glow of an old jukebox. It is the sounds of small details like these that characterize the kaleidoscopic music of Voulouse, a new recording project from Midwest songwriter and veteran touring artist Jacquelyn Beaupré.
http://voulouse.com/
Sun, May 03
4:00pm Music
Full food and beverage available for this show.
Seating is first come, first serve.
NO COVER
Twin Cities Jazz Workshop presents a 30-minute student concert from students who participated in its fall weekly programming. The Workshop instructs young musicians ages 13 to 18 on improvisation and jazz fundamentals. All sessions will conclude with a showcase. Come hear the next generation of jazz artists. For complete information about Jazz Workshop programs visit www.tcjazzworkshop.com
Sun, May 03
Salsa w/ Charanga Tropical
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
No longer on sale
Sun, May 03
8pm Door
9pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
21+
$10 Doors (+fees/taxes)
*Tickets can only be purchased at the door
April Guest Schedule:
April 12th: Stokley
April 26th: L.A. Buckner
This residency marks a powerful expansion of Obi Original & The Black Atlantics’ presence on the Twin Cities stage. Known for their dynamic blend of highlife, Afrobeat, soulful grooves, and modern fusion, the collective has captivated local and regional audiences with an infectious energy that honors the heritage and future of African-inspired music.
Hailing from the vibrant Minneapolis music scene, Obi Original has built a reputation as a charismatic performer and cultural connector, infusing each night with rhythmic pulse, storytelling, and the spirit of community uplift. His work with the Black Atlantics brings together skilled musicians, traditional and contemporary instrumentation, and a genre-bending approach that resonates with longtime fans of Afrocentric music and newcomers alike.
This event will help highlight Nigerian community connection, further reflecting the collective’s dedication to cultural celebration and inclusion — a hallmark of their mission to bring global sounds and stories to the heart of Minneapolis.
“We’re excited to bring AFRODISIA to The Icehouse,” says Obi Original. “This is more than a show, it’s a space for joy, connection, and honoring the rhythms that connect us all.”
Whether you’re a longtime lover of African music or discovering its magic for the first time, AFRODISIA at The Icehouse MPLS promises a weekly cultural experience full of soul, groove, and unity.
Goes on saleMon, May 04, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Mon, May 04
7pm Door
8pm-11pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
18+
$10 Tickets (+fees/taxes)
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a Master's degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music, and is an accomplished teaching artist in the Twin Cities. Currently, LA serves as co-host for the award winning PBS music education YouTube series “Sound Field”, and is a professor of Race & Identity at the University of Minnesota.
In 2020, LA took iTunes by storm with the release of his project BiG HOMiE, which reached the #1 Jazz position within 24 hours of its release. LA was named 2024 Music Educator of the Year by the Minnesota Music Education Association.
Get ready to experience a historic blend of jazz, Gospel, hip hop and avant-funk. Hitting the drums like they owe him money, LA is a flurry of arms and drumsticks whose compositions blur the line between Sunday church service and face melting jam sessions. His artistry is full of energy, excitement, and culture.
What to expect:
It’s a jazz and funk jam featuring a brand-new combo “The Homework House Band”.
L.A. Buckner on drums, Omar Abdulkarim on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ethan Yeshaya on Bass, and Kevin Gamble on keyboards.
The jam will include special guests sitting in on vocals, horns and other instruments. This is NOT an open mic! You GOTTA be great to sit in!
There will also be activities/games for the audience to participate in.
We are resetting the standard of greatness that this city is known for.
Women, femmes, and non-binary friends are welcome.
Arthur "L.A." Buckner
Wed, May 06
6pm Doors
8pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
Seating is first come, first serve.
21+
Starlight Show:
$15 Adv (+fees/taxes)
$22 Doors (+fees/taxes)
Moe’s Bio
Country-folk songsmith Moe Reen writes from the heart, for the heart. A lifelong vocalist, their old-school country voice harkens to honky-tonk-heartbreak crooners of yesteryear, while their lyrics appeal to the personal-political concerns of today. The songs on their debut EP, Grow Again, include a finger-picked reflection on the malaise of seasonal depression alongside a slow-dancing lament likening climate deniers to unrequited lovers. Moe's marriage of sentimental sound with contemporary sentiment produces something distinctly their own: earnest lyrics cradled by melodies that tenderly soar to tend to the sore, soft spots of us all. Moe's debut album, Scribbled Line, was recorded live and released in June 2025. It is now available for purchase on vinyl through their bandcamp.
“After releasing a very promising EP last year, Moe Reen is back with a full-length that decisively delivers on that promise. The Ohio singer-songwriter has a big following on TikTok thanks to their distinctive covers of old Patsy Cline and Johnny Mathis songs, but Scribbled Line is filled with original tunes about love and loss, the distance between the two, and the longing that fills that space. Moe Reen is blessed with a classic crooner’s voice that’s perfect for singing about those topics. Here, they show that they can write evocatively about them as well.”
— Ben Salmon, “The Best Country Music on Bandcamp, June 2025”
Sadie’s Bio
Folk singer Sadie Gustafson-Zook marries agile vocals and intricate guitar playing while her thoughtful lyrics capture the immensity of potential and the complexity of history that emerge during times of life transition. Sadie’s songs have been endorsed by some of the most respected songwriting contests in the country, winning Kerrville Folk Festival’s 2022 New Folk Contest (as well as placing as a finalist in 2020), earning second place at the Rocky Mountain Folk Fest’s Songwriter Showcase, and winning first place at the NewSong + LEAF Songwriting Contest. Sadie has been featured on the Basic Folk podcast and on Folk Alley.
“Sadie Gustafson-Zook is a songwriter with that enviable knack of being able to take a very specific moment in her life and somehow imbue it with universality and a common thread. Listening to her songs, you find yourself thinking about your own existence as you learn about hers.”
— Songwriting Magazine
Michael’s Bio
Michael Gay is a Minneapolis-based country and folk storyteller. Michael cut his teeth in the Twin Cities’ Americana scene while releasing music under the moniker, Almighty American, winning fans and media praise for his honest, accessible songwriting spanning a coupe of self-released EP’s and a full length album, Somewhere Ride (2017).
Michael eventually ditched the moniker and started performing under his own name in 2020, marking this shift with the release of Make It Right (2021) Produced by John James Tourville in a friend’s home studio in Nashville, TN. The album was mixed/mastered by Paul Oldham.
In the spring of 2023, he and his band (now consisting of Daniel Stewart on Bass, Matt Decker on Drums, and AJ Srubas on Pedal Steel) filmed and recorded the last show of a monthly residency at The Terminal Bar in NE Minneapolis. The result was a live album — “Michael Gay & His Dang Band: Live from a Dive” released in March of 2024. The full album’s live performance is available to watch on YouTube and the audio is available to stream in digital album format on all major streaming platforms.
Thu, May 07
6pm Door Time
8pm Show Time
$15 adv (+fees/taxes)
$22 doors (+fees/taxes)
Full food and beverage available for this show.
21+
Between Howls Bio:
Between Howls (Duluth, MN / Superior, WI) are violinist Ren Howl & guitarist Nick Howl. The husband & wife duo’s unique blend of vocal harmonies, thoughtful lyrics and virtuosic instrumental arrangements have been drawing in audiences across the US since 2018.
Nick & Ren met while attending college at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. After a fateful late-night jam on a cold night in January, they decided to play a show together. One turned into two, and two into about two-hundred between the winter of 2018 and the spring of 2020.
In June of 2021 the Howl’s relocated to the Los Angeles area and spent three years based out west. While in California they recorded two albums with the rock group One Less Guest, were a part of two subsequent tours with the band, and collaborated on numerous projects with other artists in music & film. Most notably providing the soundtrack to the 2022 short film, The Pool Boy. When talking about what inspired them to make the leap into doing music full time, Nick & Ren often credit the amazing friends and memories they made during their time in California.
Socktopus Bio:
Socktopus is a 5-piece band dishing out electrifying shows that leave you blissfully unaware of the laundry you left in the dryer. Fractalizing electro-pop-hip-hop, the Socktopus sound spans genres, served with heaps of our homemade secret sauce.
Fri, May 08
6pm Doors
8pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
18+
$20 Adv (+fees/taxes)
$27 Doors (+fees/taxes)
Kindohm:
Subversive angular perimeter musicks. Polite malfunctions in 6/8. Patch notes for a sanctioned void.
Heckadecimal:
dripping AND dropping
Deep Glens:
deep glens is the solo work of producer and mixing/recording engineer brett bullion. as an engineer, he has worked across genres with artists such as low, samia, hippo campus, margaret glaspy, bad bad hats, the bad plus, your smith, and craig taborn. deep glens is a return to bullion’s early roots in electronic music. it draws on formative influences such as warp, mego, chain reaction, touch, and blends these reference points with bullion’s extensive studio experience.
the debut album “earn grips" was constructed from improvisations using custom-built software environments, which later evolved into a live set. the set was recorded in chicago and released as “LIVE 2023-07-28.” autechre, the legendary warp records duo, featured both tracks from this performance during their bbc 6 music artist residency in december 2024, and subsequently invited bullion to join them on four dates of their 2025 north american tour. audio and video of these performances were recorded and released as “dg ae 2025.”
Abyyy:
Aby Wolf (ABYYY) came up in the Driftless Region of rural northwestern Illinois, honing her ear for harmonies by vocalizing along while her mother practiced Erik Satie on piano. At age 19, Aby moved to Minneapolis and started collaborating with musicians across a spectrum of hip hop, neo-soul, weirdo electronic improv, rock, jazz, and classical crossover. Songwriting practice began with acoustic guitar, then piano, then computer. Whether writing vocal arrangements, fulfilling commissions, or performing in clubs, theaters, and schools everywhere from Brainerd to Bratislava to Beijing, Aby brings an elastic skillset and a palpable element of joy to whatever endeavor she pursues. A lifelong learner with an ever-expanding curiosity, Wolf’s sound is distinguished not by typical markers of genre or instrumentation, but by her impressive range of expression and experimentation.
Whole Earth:
Optics. There is no fungus. There is no haze. There is no scratches. There is a few dust?
Sat, May 09
7pm start time
Full food and beverage available for this show.
30+
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Start shedding those layers! May is making us feel…things! Mature Content is back, helping you curb your spring fling fever. Come get sexy with us (without sacrificing your sleep). DJ Kirkabee will be keeping things steamy on the dancefloor and we’ll have plenty of spring sips to quench your queer thirst.
Note: This event is designed for queers (of a certain age) to celebrate alongside their peers. If you’re under the age of 30, we kindly ask that you allow some time for those within the designated age group to purchase their tickets first. We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us create a space that stays true to its intention.
Location:
Icehouse • 2528 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Tickets: On Sale 4/17/26
$15 + (Fees) Early Bird
$20 + (Fees) Advance
$30 + (Fees) Day Of (available May 9th at 10am)
$35 + (Fees) Reserved Balcony Rail Seating (QTY: 19)
$35 + (Fees) VIP Community Lounge (Access to VIP Main Floor Lounge, Complimentary Snacks and Open Seating). (QTY: 20)
$380 + (fees) VIP Balcony Lounge (10 ppl) dedicated server and complimentary
snacks. (QTY: 1)
Note: All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Music: DJ Kirkabee
Features:
Huge Bar
Lounge
Charming Patio
Gender-Neutral Restrooms
Late Night Snacks
CONSENT IS MANDATORY! Please remember to be considerate and respect others’ personal boundaries. We will not tolerate any racist, sexist, ableist, transphobic or homophobic language during any of our events and reserve the right to remove anyone that is causing harm.
Due to the nature of our events, which include the sale of food and beverages, we cannot properly enforce a mask mandate. Instead, we encourage our patrons to exercise their individual agency in correspondence with their personal comfort levels. It's important to note that all public events carry inherent risks, and it is up to the individual to proceed with care in those situations.
Goes on saleSat, May 09, 2026 @ 09:00 PM
Sun, May 10
4pm Doors
5pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
All Ages
$15 Adv (+fees/taxes)
$20 Doors (+fees/taxes)
Featuring performers from all around the Twin Cities
This flamenco community performance is bursting with rhythm, passion, and energy. Local dancers and musicians (students and professionals) come together to ignite the stage with powerful footwork and live music. Feel the excitement, connection, and the soul of flamenco close up!
ARTISTS
Local flamenco artists from around the Twin Cities
Ross "El Vecino" Fellrath (Flamenco guitarist)
Eva Makiko (Flamenco dancer)
Grace "La Gracia" Holthaus (Flamenco dancer)
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
Sun, May 10
8pm Door
9pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
21+
$10 Doors (+fees/taxes)
*Tickets can only be purchased at the door
April Guest Schedule:
April 12th: Stokley
April 26th: L.A. Buckner
This residency marks a powerful expansion of Obi Original & The Black Atlantics’ presence on the Twin Cities stage. Known for their dynamic blend of highlife, Afrobeat, soulful grooves, and modern fusion, the collective has captivated local and regional audiences with an infectious energy that honors the heritage and future of African-inspired music.
Hailing from the vibrant Minneapolis music scene, Obi Original has built a reputation as a charismatic performer and cultural connector, infusing each night with rhythmic pulse, storytelling, and the spirit of community uplift. His work with the Black Atlantics brings together skilled musicians, traditional and contemporary instrumentation, and a genre-bending approach that resonates with longtime fans of Afrocentric music and newcomers alike.
This event will help highlight Nigerian community connection, further reflecting the collective’s dedication to cultural celebration and inclusion — a hallmark of their mission to bring global sounds and stories to the heart of Minneapolis.
“We’re excited to bring AFRODISIA to The Icehouse,” says Obi Original. “This is more than a show, it’s a space for joy, connection, and honoring the rhythms that connect us all.”
Whether you’re a longtime lover of African music or discovering its magic for the first time, AFRODISIA at The Icehouse MPLS promises a weekly cultural experience full of soul, groove, and unity.
Goes on saleMon, May 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Mon, May 11
7pm Door
8pm-11pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
18+
$10 Tickets (+fees/taxes)
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a Master's degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music, and is an accomplished teaching artist in the Twin Cities. Currently, LA serves as co-host for the award winning PBS music education YouTube series “Sound Field”, and is a professor of Race & Identity at the University of Minnesota.
In 2020, LA took iTunes by storm with the release of his project BiG HOMiE, which reached the #1 Jazz position within 24 hours of its release. LA was named 2024 Music Educator of the Year by the Minnesota Music Education Association.
Get ready to experience a historic blend of jazz, Gospel, hip hop and avant-funk. Hitting the drums like they owe him money, LA is a flurry of arms and drumsticks whose compositions blur the line between Sunday church service and face melting jam sessions. His artistry is full of energy, excitement, and culture.
What to expect:
It’s a jazz and funk jam featuring a brand-new combo “The Homework House Band”.
L.A. Buckner on drums, Omar Abdulkarim on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ethan Yeshaya on Bass, and Kevin Gamble on keyboards.
The jam will include special guests sitting in on vocals, horns and other instruments. This is NOT an open mic! You GOTTA be great to sit in!
There will also be activities/games for the audience to participate in.
We are resetting the standard of greatness that this city is known for.
Women, femmes, and non-binary friends are welcome.
Arthur "L.A." Buckner
Goes on saleTue, May 12, 2026 @ 10:28 AM
Wed, May 13
Join us in the Starlight Room!
Seating is first come, first served.
Full food and beverage menu available.
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.
Sun, May 17
8pm Door
9pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
21+
$10 Doors (+fees/taxes)
*Tickets can only be purchased at the door
April Guest Schedule:
April 12th: Stokley
April 26th: L.A. Buckner
This residency marks a powerful expansion of Obi Original & The Black Atlantics’ presence on the Twin Cities stage. Known for their dynamic blend of highlife, Afrobeat, soulful grooves, and modern fusion, the collective has captivated local and regional audiences with an infectious energy that honors the heritage and future of African-inspired music.
Hailing from the vibrant Minneapolis music scene, Obi Original has built a reputation as a charismatic performer and cultural connector, infusing each night with rhythmic pulse, storytelling, and the spirit of community uplift. His work with the Black Atlantics brings together skilled musicians, traditional and contemporary instrumentation, and a genre-bending approach that resonates with longtime fans of Afrocentric music and newcomers alike.
This event will help highlight Nigerian community connection, further reflecting the collective’s dedication to cultural celebration and inclusion — a hallmark of their mission to bring global sounds and stories to the heart of Minneapolis.
“We’re excited to bring AFRODISIA to The Icehouse,” says Obi Original. “This is more than a show, it’s a space for joy, connection, and honoring the rhythms that connect us all.”
Whether you’re a longtime lover of African music or discovering its magic for the first time, AFRODISIA at The Icehouse MPLS promises a weekly cultural experience full of soul, groove, and unity.
Goes on saleMon, May 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Mon, May 18
7pm Door
8pm-11pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
18+
$10 Tickets (+fees/taxes)
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a Master's degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music, and is an accomplished teaching artist in the Twin Cities. Currently, LA serves as co-host for the award winning PBS music education YouTube series “Sound Field”, and is a professor of Race & Identity at the University of Minnesota.
In 2020, LA took iTunes by storm with the release of his project BiG HOMiE, which reached the #1 Jazz position within 24 hours of its release. LA was named 2024 Music Educator of the Year by the Minnesota Music Education Association.
Get ready to experience a historic blend of jazz, Gospel, hip hop and avant-funk. Hitting the drums like they owe him money, LA is a flurry of arms and drumsticks whose compositions blur the line between Sunday church service and face melting jam sessions. His artistry is full of energy, excitement, and culture.
What to expect:
It’s a jazz and funk jam featuring a brand-new combo “The Homework House Band”.
L.A. Buckner on drums, Omar Abdulkarim on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ethan Yeshaya on Bass, and Kevin Gamble on keyboards.
The jam will include special guests sitting in on vocals, horns and other instruments. This is NOT an open mic! You GOTTA be great to sit in!
There will also be activities/games for the audience to participate in.
We are resetting the standard of greatness that this city is known for.
Women, femmes, and non-binary friends are welcome.
Arthur "L.A." Buckner
Goes on saleTue, May 19, 2026 @ 10:29 AM
Wed, May 20
6pm Doors
7pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
21+
Courtyard Show:
$15 Adv (+fees/taxes)
$22 Doors (+fees/taxes)
Dead North Bio:
Dead North is a progressive bluegrass band from the northwoods of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. Now residing in Minneapolis, the band is comprised of Luke Pascot (guitar, banjo, vocals) and Kora Melia (mandolin, fiddle, vocals). Together, they push the limits of the bluegrass genre with bold experimentation while still maintaining a high level of respect for tradition. Their sound elegantly mixes bluegrass with elements of jazz, country, funk, and much more. Influenced by the likes of Tony Rice, Billy Strings, David Grisman, etc., Dead North is a must see for any fans of progressive acoustic music.
LaPlant Road Bio:
LaPlant Road is the fondly named duo of Emily LaPlant and Liz Ashworth. It is an ode to the music made in Northern Minnesota, on LaPlant Road, the place where Emily and Liz grew up and discovered themselves. They bring their love for traditional folk and fiddle tunes as well as jazz, R&B, and Rock n Roll into something totally unique. It’s all encompassed by a deep love for each other, two childhood friends and soul sisters."
Thu, May 21
6pm Doors
7pm Showtime
Courtyard Show:
$12 Adv (+fees/taxes)
$22 Doors (+fees/taxes)
White Dune is the electronic music project of Minneapolis drummer Dave Power. He makes downtempo, ambient, and IDM music inspired by the likes of Boards of Canada, Andy Stott, The Field, Aphex Twin, and other electronic music visionaries. His latest full length, “memory II: drift,” a 122-minute ambient/drone record, was released in October, and his new EP was released on January 30th.
The new EP, “FORMICA HALO”, is his own attempt at making experimental, sample-based house music loosely inspired by a night he spent in the East Village of Manhattan at “The Loft,” a storied, private disco/house dance party.
He is currently working on a new full-length with local mixing engineer/producer Dex Wolfe. Stay tuned.
headtriiip Bio:
headtriiip is an experimental artist and musician based in Minneapolis. inspired by religion, philosophy, and consciousness, his music immerses the audience in a unique sonic experience of cinematic world building and surreal audio-imagery.
Fri, May 22
6pm Doors
8pm Showtime
Full food and beverage available for this show.
18+
$20 Adv (+fees/taxes)
$27 Doors (+fees/taxes)
The Mike Munson Trio are releasing "Sometimes, not always," their debut record as a band.
Mike Munson Trio
The Trio's highly anticipated debut release "Sometimes, not always" marks a pivot for Munson. The group's sound joyfully traverses the melancholic corners of American music much like Edward Hopper did with a paintbrush on canvas. Munson is joined by Nick Salisbury on bass and Lars-Erik Larson on drums, pairing stunning guitar sounds with sparse arrangements for a quieter, more introspective feel.
“When I got my hands on the instrumental “Night Flying Birds” it hit a sweet spot that reminded me of the sounds of Bill Frisell, Magic Sam’s instrumental work and a heaping tablespoon of Jeff Parker. ” - Sean McPherson, former Music Director at Jazz88
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