Icehouse's Upcoming Shows

7pm Doors | 8pm Showtime

Full food and beverage available for this show.

21+

$35 Adv (+fees/taxes)

*$75 VIP Add on!

$45 Doors (+fees/taxes)

In The Middle Of It - Official Lyric Video

https://ffm.hissgoldenmessenger.com/itmoivideo

Hiss Golden Messenger is the long running musical project led by North Carolina based singer, songwriter, and producer M.C. Taylor.

The project has evolved over the last decade into one of the most respected and celebrated in contemporary Americana, blending folk, country, soul and gospel influences with deeply introspective, poetic, and conscious songwriting.

Across multiple critically acclaimed, Grammy nominated albums, Hiss Golden Messenger has become known for its warmth and emotional clarity, as well as Taylor’s ability to connect the personal and poetic with the political without losing intimacy or musical grace. The forthcoming I’m People continues this trajectory, offering a reflective collection of songs that speaks to resilience, community, radical hopefulness, and the quiet human moments that animate and illuminate the everyday. It is among Taylor’s greatest and most profound work.

Hiss Golden Messenger sits naturally alongside artists and releases that value craft, storytelling, and authenticity, and aligns well with audiences attuned to indie, folk, Americana, roots, and contemporary country music.

https://www.hissgoldenmessenger.com

Sam Amidon Bio:

Sam Amidon is a singer and multi-instrumentalist (banjo, guitar, fiddle) from Vermont, US, now based in London, England. His most recent solo album “Salt River” was released by River Lea / Rough Trade in January 2025. In February 2026 he was featured on the album "Willows" alongside violinist Pekka Kuusisto and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, and in December 2025 Amidon and Ganavya released a pair of co-written and performed songs, "Would Be Better" and "Willow Street". He has previously released seven acclaimed albums of songs on Bedroom Community and Nonesuch Records.

Amidon's material for these albums often consists of adventurous reworkings of traditional American ballads, hymns and work songs, with the New York Times writing that Amidon "transforms all of the songs, changing their colors and loading them with trapdoors." The albums have been deeply collaborative in nature, inviting contributions from musicians such as Nico Muhly, Shahzad Ismaily, Bill Frisell, and on “Salt River,” saxophonist/producer Sam Gendel.

The release of “Salt River” comes on the heels of Sam’s work with choreographer Michael Keegan Dolan on the dance theatre music show Nobodaddy, for which Sam was nominated as “Outstanding Creative Contribution” by the National Dance Awards Critics Circle in the UK. He also worked on the recently released film “History of Sound,” starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, wherein Amidon served as a music advisor as well as performer on the soundtrack. The film had its premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Previously, Sam Amidon has recorded or performed as a guest artist with musicians such as Bon Iver, The National, Dijon, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Gloaming, Lonnie Holley, Manami Kakudo, Jacob Collier, Marc Ribot, and Beth Orton, among many others. He has appeared internationally as a soloist with ensembles such as the Kronos Quartet, The Aurora Orchestra, the Australian Chamber Orchestra with Pekka Kuusisto, The Scottish Chamber Orchestra, The Oregon Symphony, Roomful of Teeth, and the Britten Sinfonia.

7PM Doors | 8PM Showtime

18+

$10 Adv (+taxes/fees)

$17 Doors (+taxes/fees)

Which school is the best school? We wanna know! Slide thru on October 17th at 7:00p to answer the age old question about which class of Hip Hop is the best. We’ve got the new kids: DJ Mickey Breeze, MaLLy, and Maria Isa, blazing the mic opposite the old school hittas like DJ LayZ T, Rozay Bella, and Ken-C. It’s a battle of the ages and you know it’s gonna be a good time. We’ll have interactive Hip Hop stations, a couple giveaways, and our guest curator, Tim Wilson of Urban Lights, in the place to be. Doors at 7p; Show at 8p. See you there! Tickets are $10 in Advance, $17 at the Door. Tickets also available at TruArtSpeaks.org

The Urgent Emergent Performance Art Series powered by TruArtSpeaks (Urgent Art Series) is a year-long residency at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN, taking place monthly, every third Saturday,* in celebration of TruArtSpeaks' 20th year anniversary and - more importantly - all of the artists who make our work and community what it is.

Founded in 2006, by Tish Jones, the arts & culture organization based in Saint Paul has a long history of providing platforms for artists to share timely and innovative work— this series is no different. The Urgent Art Series will invite new and true collaborators to share work that speaks to both the nightly theme and the series' invitation: urgent and emergent performance art. Known for being bold in their creative work, TruArtSpeaks has curated a year of creative expression that will move the crowd, the needle, and change forward through creative cultural expression.

The Urgent Art Series is sponsored, in part, by Carbon Sound.

6PM Doors | 8PM Showtime

18+

$15 Adv (+fees/taxes)

$22 Door (+fees/taxes)

Celebrate Ghost Wagon’s release of their 3rd full-length album

Ghost Wagon is a collaborative of similarly-minded musicians, led by singer/songwriter Chuck Nelson, creating earnest and often darkly emotional tales presented via accessible melodies and a come-join-us-on-the-front-porch vibe. The sound? Well, San Francisco DJ Michele K-Tel commented:

“I dig the songwriting, it’s pretty dark. Sounds like Jayhawks meets John Mellencamp with a dash of John Doe and Exene.”

Labels are tricky though. Simply put, this is American Music. Ghost Wagon’s sounds flow from Americana to rock to country to folk. Come on out and give ‘em a listen.

4pm Doors

5pm Showtime

Full food and beverage available for this show.

All Ages

$25 Adv (+fees/taxes)

$32 Doors (+fees/taxes)

Join the Twin Cities Flamenco Collective and special guests Amanda Dlouhy and Trevor May for an evening of vibrant flamenco—where expressive dance, soulful singing, and dynamic guitar come together in the spirit of tradition and spontaneous artistry.

ARTISTS

Amanda Dlouhy (Guest flamenco dancer)

Trevor May (Guest percussionist)

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.orgJoi

5pm Doors | 7pm Showtime

Full Food and Beverage Menu Available

21+

$15 Adv (+fees/taxes)

$20 Door (+fees/taxes)

Artist Bio's:

Spike and the Gandy Dancers: Peter VanDusartz (aka Spike) assembled the Gandy Dancers to help fulfill the latest leg of his songwriter's quest. The debut album “What You Gonna Be?” is a dynamic collection of 11 songs coined by Spike, co-produced by Minneapolis' John Munson, recorded by a village of seasoned Minneapolis musicians, and released on limited edition custom vinyl with full gatefold artwork. The rich mix of songs showcases VanDusartz's luscious baritone vocals across a style spectrum brimming with pop hooks and epic rock solos alongside acoustic folk and an almost cinematic oompah waltz. Spike brings his select crew of master Gandy Dancers to IceHouse to rollick his songs live.

j. bell & the Lazy Susan Band: With twangy guitars, luscious harmonies, B3 organ blasts, honky-tonk piano and a horn section, j.bell & the Lazy Susan Band straddles Americana, blues, & country, while maintaining that they are simply “straight up rock & roll”. At this Icehouse show, they will be releasing their seventh full length album, titled "All. Right. Now." This new recording is somehow both unique and quintessential, putting their wide range of influences and songwriting chops on full display. Their hometown audience is anticipating a celebration of this milestone with one of the Lazy Susan Band's most energetic and memorable performances.

The Toolmasters: The Twin Cities have many first class tribute bands, but up until this year no bands had been paying tribute to the wonderful music of Trip Shakespeare and that situation needed to be corrected with the formation of The Toolmasters. The Toolmasters play the beautiful songs from the entire 1986-1992 career of Trip Shakespeare as well as some music from Semisonic and Matt Wilson's later releases. “We love them so much!”

6:30PM Doors | 7pm DJ | 8pm Showtime

Full Food and Beverage Menu Available

21+

$25 Adv GA (+fees/taxes) Until Sept 30th

$35 GA (+fees/taxes)

$40 VIP Seated (+fees/taxes)

Celebrate the music of the ’90s with a night of unforgettable LIVE entertainment! Sing along, dance, and relive the songs that raised us and the hits that brought us all together.

Three voices. Every genre. One unforgettable night.

Experience the best of R&B, pop, hip hop, rock, country, alternative, neo-soul, and jazz—all in one high-energy show celebrating the soundtrack of a generation.

Hosted by: Drunken Monkey.

Monique Blakey Bio:

Monique Blakey is a Minnesota-based vocalist and songwriter whose powerful, and emotionally compelling voice effortlessly blends soul, R&B, pop, jazz, gospel, and country. A sought-after live performer, she has sung the National Anthem for every one of Minnesota’s professional sports teams, and has performed on stages ranging from intimate venues to stadiums and arenas. Monique is sure to create unforgettable musical experiences. and has no problem captivating audiences with every performance.

Endia Tierra Bio:

Multi-talented vocalist, songwriter, and model Endia Tierra hits the stage with a mission to inspire connection and emotional healing through song. Infusing her performances with a rich history in dance, she blends visual presence with vocal power. Her impressive regional credits span independent music and video releases, a yearly 4-day music production play, the National Anthem, and featured performances at the Dakota Jazz club and Northrop Theatre. Dedicated to community and unity, she delivers an intimate, soul-stirring live experience every time she steps up to the microphone.

Brionna Wright Bio:

Brionna Monai is a St. Paul born and raised vocalist blending jazz, soul, blues, R&B, and alternative rock into a smooth, expressive sound all her own. A lifelong singer with a natural ear for melody, Brionna brings soulful versatility and a distinct presence to every performance. She is currently one half of No Limit Love, a Twin Cities project exploring love, passion, heartbreak, and everything in between through original and reimagined music.