Join us at the aster for an evening of songs and stories with local singer songwriters. Hosted by Chris Mason, with the hope of creating space and opportunity for the stories of songs to be shared, fun to be had, community to be built and wonderful artists to be heard. Come get cozy on this Friday night in November with us for Songs and Stories.

Aldrich is the lil baby project of singer-songwriter, Caleb Anderson. Combining vulnerable, tender vocal and guitar performances with a host of eclectic instrumentation bowing to a heavy backbeat, Aldrich’s music is characterized by a wide-eyed playfulness. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Anderson calls on the talents of Hank Donato, Destin Modina, Matthew Tessier, and Reese Kling to make one pretty cute band!

Aldrich Official Website

Beemer is a crack team of 5 Twin Cities musicians with the sole purpose of creating vintage, tongue-in-cheek, timid rock. Formed and fronted by Hank Donato (formerly of John Chuck & the Class), the band includes Luke Enyeart (formerly of Chastity Brown), Cooper Doten (Greycoats), Reese Kling (The Orange Goodness), and Caleb Anderson (Aldrich). Their debut self-titled album comes out on June 30, 2023.

Beemer Official Bandcamp Page

GELA is a songwriter & artist based out of the twin cities. Recently releasing music under a different name, she is still navigating who she is musically & hopes her songs can connect with someone who is also searching as were always on a journey. Her music is inspired by dark rock classics & alternative pop like Radiohead, Mutemath, Lennon Stella, & Alanis Morissette.

GELA Spotify Page

Josh Tarp creates music that pushes the boundaries of genre stereotypes, creating a balanced pallet of folk, soul, and classic rock rounded together by constructively effortless songwriting. Since forming his band “Josh Tarp and the Still” in 2010, his songs have impacted a diverse and growing audience of true music lovers and easy listeners.

Josh Tarp Spotify Page

Chris Mason is a singer, songwriter and storyteller from Minneapolis. Through the writing of melodic folk pop songs, he tells stories of love, family, heartbreak and everything in between. You will find Chris performing around the twin cities, solo or with a group of friends. All with the hope of sharing songs that others can find their story in.

Chris Mason Spotify Page

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