Icehouse's Upcoming Shows

6pm Doors

8pm Showtime

Full food and beverage available for this show.

21+

$15 Adv (+fees/taxes)

$25 Doors (+fees/taxes)

The Sacred Advisory tour features MoneyHillCasino and Nakara Forjé merging hip hop, spirituality and real life narratives for a transformative experience. The Minneapolis stop includes Saint Paul legends Taylor J and Juice Lord to add to the raw lyricism and dynamic energy of the show. Hosted by artist and comedian Tangy G. Expect to not leave the way you came.

MoneyHillCasino Bio: Oakland raised and built, MoneyHillCasino comes from the soil of the Bay with a story rooted in struggle, survival, and purpose. Growing up in Oakland gave him a raw perspective on life, pain, hustle, and resilience—elements that now shape every word in his music. With a sound that blends street truth, soul, and spiritual depth, he creates poetic gospel music designed to heal people going through hard times and remind them that pain can produce purpose.

Throughout his journey, MoneyHillCasino has worked alongside legends and industry names such as Too Short , The Game, and Ray J, while also collaborating with Grammy-winning producers Jared Lee Gosselin and MyGuyMars. More than entertainment, MoneyHillCasino creates testimony-driven records that inspire faith, growth, and perseverance for the fathers fighting to stay strong, the dreamers trying to make it out, and anyone searching for God in the middle of chaos. Every verse is a message, every song is therapy, and every project is proof that where you come from does not define where you’re going.

Nakara Forjé Bio: Nakara Forjé is a lyricist, curator and facilitator from the Twin Cities who shares her life experiences through clever, relatable narratives. Nakara started as a singer and poet and evolved as an emcee in 2009. Her transparency, authenticity and soulful sound set her apart from her peers in hip hop. As the co-founder of SWAGG LLC, she aims to cultivate healing and creativity in Black women and girls through her art in the forms of music, events and workshops. Community work is equally as important as her music offerings and this is evident in her work with youth and the #deependchallenge swim initiative. She’s released two mixtapes, five EP’s, two albums and a host of features and singles. Her latest release is the “Healed Hoochie: Sacred Pack”, available on EVEN.biz. In addition to music and curating, she’s also the author of the “7 Day Grief Journal for Hip Hop Lovers”, available on Amazon.

Taylor J. Bio: Taylor J., born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a dynamic hip-hop artist known for blending sharp lyricism with raw storytelling and infectious energy. Drawing inspiration from real-life experiences and the culture that shaped him, his sound bridges classic rap roots with a modern edge. Whether on stage or in the studio, Taylor J delivers performances that are both authentic and unforgettable, connecting deeply with audiences through rhythm, message, and presence.

Juice Lord Bio: Juice Lord is a St. Paul–bred hip-hop artist known for soulful storytelling, sharp lyricism, and powerful live performances. With over a decade in the game, he’s toured nationally and built a loyal following through authentic, emotionally grounded music. His latest work marks a new chapter—blending personal growth, community roots, and a fearless sense of self.

Tangy G Bio: Tangy G is a Minneapolis-based entertainer blending raw storytelling, street humor, and real-life experiences into a sound and stage presence that hits differently. As a rapper, comedian, and cultural creator, Tangy G brings authenticity to every performance—turning everyday struggles, wins, and hustle into unforgettable moments.Known for high-energy shows and a personality that connects instantly with any crowd, Tangy G doesn’t just perform—he creates experiences. Whether it’s music, live comedy, or hosting events, his style is bold, unfiltered, and rooted in real life.

Beyond the mic, Tangy G is the force behind M2B BBQ, where food meets entertainment, building a brand that feeds both the streets and the soul. lifestyle.

Patio Show:

3pm Doors

5pm Showtime

Full Food and Beverage Menu Available

21+

NO COVER

Wolfe, Dolde, Keen, Power was conceived as a Dream Machine — the eponymous title of local artist Drew Arieta’s recent evolving installation at The Walker. The group vacillates freely from grooves that nod to 70’s electric Miles Davis, to glitchy tape loops and harmonized horns a la 80’s Jon Hassell. The quartet taps into our collective autonomic system to create improvised sound tapestries that land somewhere between early proto-ambient music, new jazz, and the hypnosis of experimental electronic and techno musics.

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

July 5th - "Sorry Oga" Release Party

July 12th - MACK OC

July 19th - House Band

July 26th - Brandyn Lee Tulloch

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.

7pm Door

8pm-11pm Showtime

Full food and beverage available for this show.

18+

$10 Tickets (+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

Patio Show:

6pm Doors

7pm Showtime

Full Food and Beverage Menu Available

21+

$15 Adv (+fees/taxes)

$22 Door (+fees/taxes)

"Folk music on fire with worldly rhythms and a Latin pulse." -The Austin Chronicle

Womenfolk Radio presents a special album release concert with folk-charting Austin, TX singer, songwriter, painter and community builder Vanessa Lively who is touring in support of her new album Mirroring the Wilderness. A truly collaborative project recorded at multiple studios, it features a who's who of talent--Ben Bedford (who will be joining her on tour), Carrie Rodriguez, Colin Brooks (Band of Heathens) and Minneapolis' own JT Bates (Taylor Swift, Bon Iver, I'm With Her). Joining Vanessa for this show will be a parade of special guests including performances by Minneapolis pals -- soulful Americana favorite Mother Banjo and award-winning singer/songwriter Sadie Gustafson-Zook. Sponsored by KFAI.

6pm Doors

8pm Showtime

Full Food and Beverage Menu Available

18+

$15 Adv (+fees/taxes)

$22 Door (+fees/taxes)

JazzWire presents the Twin Cities Summit Opening Night Faculty Concert at Icehouse, kicking off a weekend of music, learning, and community for adult jazz players in Minneapolis. This special concert features the outstanding 2026 Twin Cities Summit faculty:

Elaine Burt - trumpet

Jeff Antoniuk - tenor saxophone

Kavy Kaviraj - piano

Zacc Harris - guitar

Kameron Markworth - bass

Dave Schmalenberger - drums

Together, these internationally respected performers and educators bring a wide range of voices, backgrounds, and musical experiences to the stage for an evening of creative, swinging, and deeply connected jazz. Expect an inspired night of small-group interplay, modern jazz energy, classic repertoire, and spontaneous collaboration from the artists who will be leading the workshop throughout the weekend. This is the heart of the Twin Cities Summit in action: great musicians playing together with joy, generosity, and purpose.

6pm Doors

8pm Showtime

Full food and beverage available for this show.

18+

$28 Adv (+fees/taxes)

$35 Doors (+fees/taxes)

What kind of music do you play? Folk, soul, country, in between the cracks, on the edges -roots, rock, reggae. Sean Hayes is a crooner, a wailer and an escape artist. He plays songs to get you dancing, sipping, dreaming and falling. Born in New York, raised in North Carolina, with over 30 years playing music in California’s Bay Area you can hear a bit of all of these places flowing through the songwriting and his

singular voice.

These influences are reflected in the many diJerent musicians Sean has played with over the years. From singing duets with Aimiee Mann and Frazey Ford to touring with Charley Crockett, Jolie Holland, The Wood Brothers, Ani DeFranco and The Cold War Kids among many others. His songs have been remixed by renowned House DJ Mark Farina and have appeared on NPR, NBC and HBO. Dress it up however you like it’s just a night of good music.

Bathtub Cig Bio:

Born in a Minneapolis bedroom, bathub cig is the depression pop project of Hilary James. It is an honest attempt to cope with her long standing struggle with mental health and being human with all that entails: grief, joy, friendship and community, bad choices, vices, being sloppy, messy and gorgeous.

Fans of Julia Jacklin, Caroline Rose, Frankie Cosmos, and David Bazan will find resonant tones in the arrangement decisions as well as the treatment of the guitars, vocals and synths.