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Icehouse's Upcoming Shows

"She's 30" Vinyl Release Show

"She's 30" Vinyl Release Show

Sat, Jun 13

5PM DOORS 7PM SHOWTIME $25 Adv (+fees/taxes) $30 Doors (+fees/taxes) 18+ Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Willie Wisely’s album “She” Icehouse Mpls presents a special first-time-on-vinyl release concert. Willie and the band will track the album live (also a first), featuring key contributors to the original sessions: producer John Fields (bass), Ken Chastain (percussion/vocals), Peter Anderson (drums) & Karen Paurus (vocals)… plus powerhouse support from Tommy Barbarella (keys) and Geoff LeCrone (guitar). Not since the breakup of Wings– has a pop act created music this bright, catchy and energetic… – Option Magazine Where do we start with this gem of a pop record? – FMQB Willie Wisely is that rare bird, mixing outsized stadium-rock showmanship with songs so lyrical, personal and true, you’ll leave the show feeling like you’ve got a new best friend. He is among the most distinctive songwriters of his generation, with decades of indie touring that season every note. He’s made several jaunts to Japan, gigged in the UK, France and across Canada; recorded eight studio albums, and released an even deeper well of side projects and curio albums.
Salsa w/Charanga Tropical

Salsa w/Charanga Tropical

Residency

Sun, Jun 14

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
Obi Original and The Black Atlantics Residency

Obi Original and The Black Atlantics Residency

Sun, Jun 14

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


June 7th - Obi & Friends

June 14th - Juice Lord

June 21st - Jandeltha Rae

June 28th - Jackson Hurst


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, Jun 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM

L.A's Monday Nights

L.A's Monday Nights

Mon, Jun 15

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
Young Dervish & Christian Music

Young Dervish & Christian Music

Wed, Jun 17

6pm Doors

8pm Showtime


Starlight Room:

$13 Adv (+fees/taxes)

$20 Door (+fees/taxes)


Full food and beverage available for this show.

21+


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


Christian Music makes experimental music that feels devotional in its honesty — fragmented, emotional songs stitched together from blown-out textures, digital debris, intimate melodies, and instinctive songwriting.

SOUL TRAIN in the Yard w/ Ebony and Ivory

SOUL TRAIN in the Yard w/ Ebony and Ivory

Thu, Jun 18

6pm Doors

7pm Showtime


Full food and beverage available for this show.

21+


NO COVER


Ebony and Ivory (Chloe and Josh) are a service industry duo favoring funk, ghettotech, electronic and ambient. Frequently you can find them trolling the internet, or enjoying a local show but also searching for rare funk vinyl or diving into their own music projects under Mild Mercy (chloe and tyler fjeld) and Human Earth (josh). Both Chloe and Josh love to highlight their friends and local artists in the Minneapolis scene. SOUL TRAIN in the Yard will consist of disco and funk for your outdoor dancing pleasure.

SoleEnt. Presents: Soul Train Night Hosted by Drunken Monkeee

SoleEnt. Presents: Soul Train Night Hosted by Drunken Monkeee

Fri, Jun 19

7pm Doors 8pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. All Ages $20 Adv (+fees/taxes) $27 Doors (+fees/taxes) Best Outfit wins a prize! The cultural institution known as Soul Train, was created to highlight and celebrate music and culture by black and brown musicians. With iconic musicians and performances such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Diana Ross, and so many more, Soul Train became a staple not only in black culture but music as a whole. Juneteenth will be a night dedicated to living in the spirit of Soul Train with live performances by Righteous Emcee, TJ Houston, Traiveon, and Jackson Hurst. With DJ sets by Tek, Cousin Chris, and Ms. Lakesha.