9pm - Nici Peper 10pm - Ashley Groves http://www.ashleygrovesmusic.com/music-1 Ashley is masterful in her presentation of subtleties and sass, mixing fluidly with guitarist Dayton Brock, and fellow band members. Her jazz-infused take on indie-folk will draw you in with her complex writing style, and smooth vocal stylings will leave your musical mind enchanted and ears wanting more. - https://www.nicipeper.com/ Nici Peper is a Rootsy, Americana Folk singer-songwriter based in Minneapolis, MN influenced by the tradition of classic storytellers. She has…

https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era. Patty’s eclectic taste gives the band diverse influences including New Orleans Traditional…

http://markkreitzer.com Mark has been playing music on stage since almost before there were two Germanys! He has played in Rock, Country, Bluegrass, Folk, Traditional Jazz and Gypsy Jazz bands, as well as being involved in theatrical and classical music. An accomplished performer on more than a handful of instruments, Mark also is a prolific songwriter, recently writing for a musical adaptation of Mark Twain’s Life On The Mississippi. Although he has played across the country and overseas, his favorite audience…

8pm - Elizabeth Ghandour 9pm - Mark Reitan https://soundcloud.com/mark-reitan/sets/needles-with-names Mark Reitan is an original Americana voice, creating beautifully uneasy acoustic music. He will be performing an intimate set of songs from his album “Needles with Names.” - https://www.elizabethghandourmusic.com Keep on Movin' is the name of Elizabeth Ghandour's new EP, and she knows exactly what that means. From Minnesota to New York and back again, from Middle Eastern and Egyptian music to Opera to Music Theater to Folk singer-songwriter, Elizabeth has…

To sign up for the MN Songwriter Showcase, please contact curator Nick Hensley at https://www.facebook.com/MNsongwritershowcase/ Jim Walsh (music critic and author) called: "The Minnesota Songwriter Showcase is the piece de resistance of the area’s songwriter's, as hosted by songwriters/musicians Nick Hensley and backed by a two- and sometimes three-piece band. The talent level is always solid." http://www.minnpost.com/arts-culture/2013/11/inside-doug-collins-pope-open-mic-village#.UpYwtACQJgw.twitter Throughout the years we have had some amazing songwriters, singers and performers join us including: Sonny Knight, Martin Zellar, Dave Pirner, Ike Rielly,…

http://www.thetwilighthours.com/music/ 'We use the word rock loosely, as a descriptor for something that is definitely not anything but rock, but a type of rock that is thoughtful, sometimes introspective, sometimes full of rejoicing. We are grateful for the continued opportunity to rock.' Matt Wilson and John Munson have been playing music together off and on for about twenty years. They started tasted some success with their psychedelic, and flowery pop band Trip Shakespeare, which also featured Matt's brother Dan (who…

http://heatwaveandlandman.com Delta blues meets British Invasion pop meets garage rock in Heatwave & Landman, the new collaboration from Chris “Heatwave” Holm & Mark “Landman” Larson, the original rhythm section of Minneapolis stomp rockers, The 4onthefloor. With a sound that would be right at home in 1967 but sounds equally fresh today, Heatwave & Landman deliver infectious hooks, gritty riffs, and pounding rhythms supplemented by soaring multi-layered harmonies. Themes of disaffection, wanderlust, and nostalgia dominate the lyrics from men truly born…

https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era. Patty’s eclectic taste gives the band diverse influences including New Orleans Traditional…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQXOjUceznU http://www.parisota.com Specializing in the Gypsy jazz popularized by Django Reinhardt, Parisota Hot Club features founding member, bandleader and guitarist Robb Henry. The group has evolved from the original quartet of 2002-2004 to a current collective of some of the finest Hot Club musicians in the Twin Cities area.

To sign up for the MN Songwriter Showcase, please contact curator Nick Hensley at https://www.facebook.com/MNsongwritershowcase/ Jim Walsh (music critic and author) called: "The Minnesota Songwriter Showcase is the piece de resistance of the area’s songwriter's, as hosted by songwriters/musicians Nick Hensley and backed by a two- and sometimes three-piece band. The talent level is always solid." http://www.minnpost.com/arts-culture/2013/11/inside-doug-collins-pope-open-mic-village#.UpYwtACQJgw.twitter Throughout the years we have had some amazing songwriters, singers and performers join us including: Sonny Knight, Martin Zellar, Dave Pirner, Ike Rielly,…

8pm - The Red Kicks 9pm - Branches http://branchesmusic.com ...the lady and gentlemen of Branches are making music that they believe in. Through both sing-along celebration and solitary longing, Branches offer their own brand of harmony-driven indie-rock, with elements of folk-instrumentation and pop-inspiration. Splitting their time between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Branches have described their collaborative process as ‘a lot like long-distance dating’. In their case, absence makes the heart grow fonder, more inspired, and a little too familiar…

9pm - The Jim Ruiz Set 9:40pm - M T Foyer 10:20pm - Kinda Kinky https://www.facebook.com/KindaKinky/ Kinda Kinky are a band devoted to the music of The Kinks. Fronted by Minneapolis bar stars Dave Randall (The Boot R&B, Skeleton Ed, The Red Flags) and Keith Patterson (The Funseekers, The Conquerors, The Spectors), and backed by the formidable rhythm section of Lynn Von Sien on bass and Steve Kent on drums, they are a Twin Cities' favorite, making the Star Tribune's…

9pm - JoyAnn Parker 10pm - Annie Mack A meeting of the Musical Minds. Two Gifted Dynamic Performers and Writers of Original Songs that are Real, Melodic and Edgy. This is a show NOT to be missed. https://www.facebook.com/AnnieMackBlues/ http://joyannparker.com/home

https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era. Patty’s eclectic taste gives the band diverse influences including New Orleans Traditional…

To sign up for the MN Songwriter Showcase, please contact curator Nick Hensley at https://www.facebook.com/MNsongwritershowcase/ Jim Walsh (music critic and author) called: "The Minnesota Songwriter Showcase is the piece de resistance of the area’s songwriter's, as hosted by songwriters/musicians Nick Hensley and backed by a two- and sometimes three-piece band. The talent level is always solid." http://www.minnpost.com/arts-culture/2013/11/inside-doug-collins-pope-open-mic-village#.UpYwtACQJgw.twitter Throughout the years we have had some amazing songwriters, singers and performers join us including: Sonny Knight, Martin Zellar, Dave Pirner, Ike Rielly,…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to claim your spot! 8pm - Nethan 9pm - The Lucky Dutch http://www.theluckydutch.com/ The Lucky Dutch is an American roots-rock band from Illinois, formed in 2008 in Chicago by guitarist Nathan Graham and singer Claire Corriveau. They began their career performing extensively around Chicago’s bar and festival scene. In 2014, they released their first full length record, Bury the Night. In the past two years, they have toured extensively and opened for Marc…

RESERVATIONS ACT LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to reserve your table! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exAHhcCVZWE http://www.newprimitives.com Turn up the heat table side or on the dance floor with New Primitives, a Minneapolis-based, world pop band, explores blended styles heavily influenced by Reggae, R & B, and Afro-Caribbean music. New Primitives features two Mid-western Rock and Country Hall of Fame members, Stanley Kipper and Chico Perez, friends since early childhood. They have won multiple music awards including four MN Music Academy Awards for "Best…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to reserve your table! 9pm - Michael Gay 9:45pm - Sawtooth Brothers - http://sawtoothbrothers.com Dazzling audiences with precision picking and sharp harmonies developed over 8 years of playing, performing, and growing up together, these two sets of brothers have created a strong musical rapport with one another, which is channeled through their infectious original material. They have performed across 7 states and Canada, shared the stage with Garrison Keillor and Dr. Ralph Stanley.…

RESERVATION WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era. Patty’s…

To sign up for the MN Songwriter Showcase, please contact curator Nick Hensley at https://www.facebook.com/MNsongwritershowcase/ Jim Walsh (music critic and author) called: "The Minnesota Songwriter Showcase is the piece de resistance of the area’s songwriter's, as hosted by songwriters/musicians Nick Hensley and backed by a two- and sometimes three-piece band. The talent level is always solid." http://www.minnpost.com/arts-culture/2013/11/inside-doug-collins-pope-open-mic-village#.UpYwtACQJgw.twitter Throughout the years we have had some amazing songwriters, singers and performers join us including: Sonny Knight, Martin Zellar, Dave Pirner, Ike Reilly,…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS! Call 612-379-3138 to claim your spot Cover on the tab 8pm - Preston Gunderson 9pm - Russ Parish https://www.russparrishmusic.com Born and raised in Nashville, Russ Parrish grew up surrounded by music. In June of 2016, he moved to Minnesota. He is inspired by the journey between faith and doubt, finding truth in places where decisions must be made. His journey is heard in his songs. "Where I see the sun, oh I know, I'll find…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot Cover charge on the tab Annie Fitzgerald: 9pm The Home Fires: 10pm - http://www.thehomefiresmusic.com/ The Home Fires is an Americana duo based in Minneapolis comprised of critically acclaimed singer/songwriters, Sarah Morris and Vicky Emerson. Sarah and Vicky are established touring artists and after developing a close friendship and playing live shows together, they unearthed a gorgeous new sound featuring Sarah's clear, melodic voice and Vicky's warm, weathered harmony. -…

RESERVATION WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era. Patty’s…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQXOjUceznU http://www.parisota.com Specializing in the Gypsy jazz popularized by Django Reinhardt, Parisota Hot Club features founding member, bandleader and guitarist Robb Henry. The group has evolved from the original quartet of 2002-2004 to a current collective of some of the finest Hot Club musicians in the Twin Cities area.

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS! Call 612-379-3138 to reserve your table 8pm - Queen Boychild 8:45pm - Tispur 9:15pm - Eustace the Dragon - Eustace the Dragon is Danny, Jess, and Amanda, mean harmony writers, country crooners, friendly folks who wanna break your heart. https://eustacethedragon.bandcamp.com/album/stubborn-root - https://tispur.bandcamp.com/ Tispur is a dream-folk project fronted by Samwise Carlson from Boise, ID. It combines intricate guitar-work, dream-like vocals, and ornate lyricism to excite evocative imagery of imaginary worlds. Samwise is known for their…

To sign up for the MN Songwriter Showcase, please contact curator Nick Hensley at https://www.facebook.com/MNsongwritershowcase/ Jim Walsh (music critic and author) called: "The Minnesota Songwriter Showcase is the piece de resistance of the area’s songwriter's, as hosted by songwriters/musicians Nick Hensley and backed by a two- and sometimes three-piece band. The talent level is always solid." http://www.minnpost.com/arts-culture/2013/11/inside-doug-collins-pope-open-mic-village#.UpYwtACQJgw.twitter Throughout the years we have had some amazing songwriters, singers and performers join us including: Sonny Knight, Martin Zellar, Dave Pirner, Ike Reilly,…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Cover is on the tab. 8pm - Mike Munson 9pm - Mark Croft https://www.markcroftmusic.com Mark Croft is an award-winning singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist who has always been unafraid to break the genre barriers. Croft takes inspiration from a variety of musical styles and blends them into his own pop, roots & Americana based approach to songwriting, infusing soulful performances with infectious rhythms and unforgettable melodies. A seasoned performer, Croft…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table. Cover charges placed on your tab. 9pm - M French 9:45pm - The Family Three http://www.familythreemusic.com Family Three are just two guys and one gal who love music. They would describe their sound as "Blindie-Soulk" - Blues, Indie, Soul and Folk. They have been playing some form of music since they were kids, but it wasn't until recently that they decided to take the next step, and are on…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS! Call 612-379-3138 to save your seat. The cover is on your tab. 9pm - Marah in the Mainsail (Acoustic) 10pm - Little Riddles - https://www.littleriddlesband.com Via driving rhythms, colorful solos, and vocal harmony, Minneapolis-based roots act Little Riddles delivers complex stories with simple melodies in the vein of the American folk traditions. Little Riddles is fronted by singer-songwriter Robert Pieh, who in 2013 picked up the guitar living in Costa Rica and began writing his…

RESERVATION WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era. Patty’s…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Cover charge on the tab http://delphiacelloquartet.com/recordings/ Founded in 2017, Delphia Cello Quartet plays original arrangements of popular tunes. Rachelle Smith earned her B.A. in Music from the University of Minnesota, where she studied under Tanya Remenikova. Other teachers include Olga Dolgaya, Laura Handler, and Hong Wang. Rachelle is an active performer around the Twin Cities, both as a cellist and as a singer/songwriter under the artist name Rachelle LaNae.…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS! Call 612-379-3138 to reserve your spot! 8pm - Folk Family Revival http://www.folkfamilyrevival.com 9pm - Watching For Foxes https://watchingforfoxes.bandcamp.com - Watching for Foxes is an apparition, an ode to tales of yore coming to vibrant yet elusive life here and now. Bending biography by infusing existential banter and folk motifs, the band is constantly pushing boundaries both sonically and lyrically in the pursuit of the portrayal of true feeling. Like a stack of old letters hiding…

To sign up for the MN Songwriter Showcase, please contact curator Nick Hensley at https://www.facebook.com/MNsongwritershowcase/ Jim Walsh (music critic and author) called: "The Minnesota Songwriter Showcase is the piece de resistance of the area’s songwriter's, as hosted by songwriters/musicians Nick Hensley and backed by a two- and sometimes three-piece band. The talent level is always solid." http://www.minnpost.com/arts-culture/2013/11/inside-doug-collins-pope-open-mic-village#.UpYwtACQJgw.twitter Throughout the years we have had some amazing songwriters, singers and performers join us including: Sonny Knight, Martin Zellar, Dave Pirner, Ike Reilly,…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Cover charges on the tab 9pm - Sophia Shorai 10pm - SZLACHETKA https://matthewszlachetka.com SZLACHETKA (pronounced SLA-HET-KA) draws your gaze back to a simpler time when music was less about stylized production and more about its experiential nature. His songwriting finds inspiration in the threads that connect us, weaving a tapestry of familiar moments that pay homage to the past while leaning into a future that is yet capable of…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! Cover charge on the tab. 9pm - Ayvah 9:45pm - BDP https://soundcloud.com/cameron-kinghorn BDP is made up of some of the Twin Cities’ most forward thinking young musicians, who are visible in many different parts of the Twin Cities music scene. Their sound is a tight fusion of soul and jazz, represented in their original songs as well as their fresh take on soul and jazz standards. BDP is: Cameron…

RESERVATION WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era. Patty’s…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! Covers charged on your tab. http://www.billyjohnsonmusic.com Billy Johnson is a singer/songwriter from Minneapolis. Billy was the lead singer of The Hillcats, and is the lead singer of Billy Johnson’s Roadshow. He also has an acoustic duo called B-TEAM with George McKelvey. Billy has recorded 10 CDs. He strums a Gibson guitar with soul, and has a great vocal range.

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! Covers are charged to your tab. https://www.reverbnation.com/wilkinsonjames WILKINSON JAMES, spearheaded by singer-songwriters Liz Wilkinson and AJ Scheiber, blends honky-tonk vocal stylings and edgy but classic-sounding original songs to create music that a listener once described as “the bastard offspring of Townes Van Zandt and June Carter Cash.” Their self-titled debut, produced by Ben Kyle of Romantica, dropped in early 2014; the Aster show will celebrate the appearance of their…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. 9pm - Mary Bue http://marybue.com 10pm - The Paper Days https://www.thepaperdays.com Join us for an evening of music at the beautiful Aster Cafe with The Paper Days and Mary Bue. $7 cover, 21+ The Paper Days are a Minneapolis-based folk rock band. Rich four-part harmonies, accordion melodies, and spacious tremolo guitar define the band's unique sound within the folk genre. The lyrics tell stories that…

RESERVATION WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! Music 11am - 2pm https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. Music 8-10pm http://markkreitzer.com Mark has been playing music on stage since almost before there were two Germanys! He has played in Rock, Country, Bluegrass, Folk, Traditional Jazz and Gypsy Jazz bands, as well as being involved in theatrical and classical music. An accomplished performer on more than a handful of instruments, Mark also is a prolific songwriter, recently writing for a musical adaptation of Mark…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot Covers on the tab. 8pm - Paul Fonfara (Painted Saints) https://www.facebook.com/PaintedSaints/ 9pm - Jillian Rae https://www.facebook.com/jraemusic/ Join me at the aster cafe on Wednesday evenings in the month of June for my first ever residency showcase! 6/7- special guest Paul Fonfara - Painted Saints 6/14- special guest LOTT (Leah Ottman) 6/21- special guest Hannah von der Hoff 6/28- special guest Reina del Cid What are we gonna do? -We're…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. 9pm - Rachel Hanson http://rachelhansonmusic.com/ 10pm - Emily Haavik https://soundcloud.com/emily-haavik

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3238 to save your table! Covers charged to the tab. 9pm - Queen Drea 10pm - PaviElle Music Video - Be Right There http://paviellemusic.com PaviElle is an amazing interdisciplinary artist, Upper Midwest Emmy Award and Sage Award winner. She is known for her powerhouse vocals and performing with an equally powerful 6 piece band. Most recently, PaviElle was voted as Minneapolis City Pages "Best R&B Vocalist of 2015", her band was named one of…

RESERVATION WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! Music 11am - 2pm https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot Covers on the tab. 8pm - LOTT (Leah Ottman) https://www.facebook.com/lottband/?pnref=lhc 9pm - Jillian Rae https://www.facebook.com/jraemusic/ Join me at the aster cafe on Wednesday evenings in the month of June for my first ever residency showcase! 6/7- special guest Paul Fonfara - Painted Saints 6/14- special guest LOTT (Leah Ottman) 6/21- special guest Hannah von der Hoff 6/28- special guest Reina del Cid What are we gonna do? -We're going…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to reserve your spot! Covers on the tab. 8pm - Steve Kaul & Mikkel Beckmen 9pm - Lonesome Dan Kase http://www.lonesomedan.com As a teenager growing up in rural southern Michigan, Lonesome Dan Kase happened upon a radio show called the “Blues Cruise,” broadcast out on Ann Arbor. Although he had picked up the guitar a year or so before, when he began hearing artists like Reverend Gary Davis and Robert Johnson, he quickly…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to reserve your table! Covers on the tab. 9pm - Joshua Cleveland 9:45pm - Family Three http://www.familythreemusic.com Family Three are just two guys and one gal who love music. They would describe their sound as "Blindie-Soulk" - Blues, Indie, Soul and Folk. They have been playing some form of music since they were kids, but it wasn't until recently that they decided to take the next step, and are on the journey of…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. Music 9-11pm https://theskruffians.bandcamp.com Purveying an infectious mix of reggae, jazz, and ska, The Skruffians are a Minneapolis-based instrumental collective that celebrates the classic sounds of 60’s Jamaica. Inspired by The Skatalites, the legendary Studio One group that backed The Wailers, The Maytals, Prince Buster, and countless other early Jamaican artists, The Skruffians’ island grooves and bebop horns brings to mind balmy evenings with a cold…

RESERVATION WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! Music 11am - 2pm https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. 8pm - Rocko Wheeler 9pm - Kyle Cox http://www.kylecoxmusic.com Kyle Cox is a singer/songwriter from Nashville, TN who’s latest release, “Trio & Friends” (Rock Ridge Music), is produced by Mike Marsh of The Avett Brothers. Kyle emphasizes the importance of the song with every melody and lyric. He takes pride in being a student of songwriting – drawing inspiration from peers and legends alike, while…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to reserve your spot! Covers on the tab Music 8pm Northern Songs is a quartet of Twin Cities-based singer-songwriters (Joe Fahey, John Magnuson, AJ Scheiber, and Scott Wooldridge) who swap tunes and sometimes jam or harmonize with one another in the round-robin format of a Nashville song pull. Four guitars, four voices, offering four distinctive musical takes on hope, heartache, and humor. JOHN MAGNUSON. In the 90’s (and also in the aughts, kinda),…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot Covers on the tab. 8pm - Hannah von der Hoff https://www.facebook.com/HannahvonderHoff/ 9pm - Jillian Rae https://www.facebook.com/jraemusic/ Join me at the aster cafe on Wednesday evenings in the month of June for my first ever residency showcase! 6/7- special guest Paul Fonfara - Painted Saints 6/14- special guest LOTT (Leah Ottman) 6/21- special guest Hannah von der Hoff 6/28- special guest Reina del Cid What are we gonna do? -We're…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 61-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. 8pm - Gerald 9pm - Rachel Roberts http://www.rachelsararoberts.com With her passion for songwriting, love for storytelling, and effortless way of reaching her audiences, Rachel Sara Roberts is a Twin Cities up and coming artist to be reckoned with. From her country roots to her soulful, jazz, pop inspired vocals, she is capable of making you feel something. Similar to the songwriting stylings of Patti Griffin,…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot. Covers on the tab! 9pm - Brad Senne https://www.facebook.com/bradsennemusic/ 10pm - Trempealeau https://vimeo.com/218209385?ref=em-share Trempealeau is an original band out of Minneapolis, led by guitarist and singer/songwriter Jimmy Peterson, along with longtime friends Zack Norton on bass/vocals, drummer Steve Sutherland and Josh Christenson on steel guitar. Trempealeau represents an assemblage of style and aesthetic that suggests a kind of vintage americana, where the songs operate within a bare bones landscape…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. Music 9-11pm https://dizzyhat.bandcamp.com/releases Katz and Dogs is an organic mix of jive, jazz and soul with compositions ranging from Katz’s off-beat originals to covers of Slim Gaillard and Oscar Brown Jr. When the vibe is right, you may even hear a spontaneous original or two inspired by Brian Eno’s Oblique Strategy Cards. Steve Katz, bass/vocals Peter Vircks, saxophone Matt Darling, trombone Park Evans, guitar Ken…

RESERVATION WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! Music 11am - 2pm https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. Music 8-10pm https://www.reverbnation.com/srazhalys Melodic flavors of Eastern Europe & Central Asia merge with hard-driving Western rhythms to shape the sound of Srazhalys.

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to reserve your spot! Covers on the tab. 8pm - Steele Arundel https://soundcloud.com/steele-arundel/cloudhouse Steele Arundel is a romantic singer-songwriter, ambling in the footsteps of Josh Rouse, Harry Nilsson, and Paul McCartney. Shades of folk, pop, and soul drift though the L.A. canyons of the ’70’s in Steele’s debut release “Cloudhouse”–mystical dreamscapes, floating harmonies, and sweet melodies lay relaxing in the sunshine. We assume no responsibility for those of you who fall in love…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! $6 Covers on the tab. 8pm - Lexi Weege 9pm - The GATL - http://www.thegatl.com The Gentlemen's Anti-Temperance League is a swing sextet from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The GATL came together in the winter of 2014 to breathe new life into old music. A melting pot of hot jazz, swing, and latin rhythms, brought to a boil by soaring vocals and endless energy. Their second album, "Masquerade" was released on…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot Covers on the tab. 8pm - Reina del Cid https://www.facebook.com/reinadelcid/ 9pm - Jillian Rae https://www.facebook.com/jraemusic/ Join me at the aster cafe on Wednesday evenings in the month of June for my first ever residency showcase! 6/7- special guest Paul Fonfara - Painted Saints 6/14- special guest LOTT (Leah Ottman) 6/21- special guest Hannah von der Hoff 6/28- special guest Reina del Cid What are we gonna do? -We're going…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to claim your spot! Covers on the tab. 8pm - Julian Manzara Quartet 9pm - Jaedyn James & The Hunger http://www.jjandthehunger.com Jaedyn James & The Hunger is a Funk.Love.Soul band freshly birthed from the loins of South Minneapolis. Led by the vocally brash Jaedyn James and showcased by her sumptuous 10 piece band. - https://www.julianmanzara.com Julian Manzara is a guitarist and composer based in Minneapolis, MN. He is the leader of jazz group…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to reserve your table! Covers on the tab. 9pm - Joe Kopel https://soundcloud.com/joekopel 10pm - WTF (Warren Thomas Fenzi) http://artistecard.com/wtfenzi#!/musics/113724 "'The single 'We Were Never Meant To Stay The Same' that was released in January has stayed with me since I first heard it. Beyond catchy, it delivers a kind of honest tough love message that manages to be very upbeat at the same time."- Rift Magazine "It falls into a sweet spot…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. https://soulsurgeons.bandcamp.com Karl B & The Soul Surgeons are a twin cities based funky jazz fusion band made up of Karl Brueggemann, Elliot Keyes, Andrew McManimon and Frank Merchlewitz."Electrosurgery" is the debut full-length album by twin cities-based funk-fusion group Karl B & The Soul Surgeons. Karl Brueggemann - Drums Andrew McManimon - Guitar Elliot Keyes - Bass Frank Merchlewitz - Keys

RESERVATION WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! Music 11am - 2pm https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. Music 8-10pm https://post-atomictrio.bandcamp.com/releases Post-Atomic Trio blends experimental jazz, neo-soul, electronica and ambient textures to create an energetic vibe. They draw from these different styles while incorporating unique rhythms and voicings in an improvisational context.

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. 8PM - Mary Bue http://marybue.com/music/ 9pm - Charlie Parr http://www.charlieparr.com - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNcOyMLJ1xI http://www.charlieparr.com An easily confused and very shy individual, Charlie Parr has been traveling around singing his songs ever since leaving Austin Minnesota in the 1980's in search of Spider John Koerner, whom he found about 100 miles north at the Viking Bar one Sunday night. The experience changed his life, made him more…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! $7 Cover on the tab. 8pm - Chris & Ari Silver 9pm - Dreamcatcher - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPo_46C9QwY Chris Silver was 17 years old when he accidently discovered the genius of Doc Watson. After spending countless evenings spinning Docs records over and over, Chris caught on to intricacies of flatpicking the steel string guitar. While his style is reminiscent of Doc’s and other first generation flatpickers, Chris has developed his own…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! $7 covers on the tab. D. Clea 9pm Grayshot 10pm http://grayshot.net Brothers Aaron and Christian Ankrum form the core of Grayshot. This alternative pop band, joined by drummer Reese Kling, has been busy steadily crisscrossing the US and parts of the UK/Europe as well as writing and recording material (their first full length album Stay/Go was self-produced) in their Minneapolis studio. Their songs are a rare hybrid of indie…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. 9pm - Native Harrow 10pm - Barbaro - https://www.facebook.com/barbaroMPLS/ Barbaro use traditional bluegrass instruments to blend country, jazz and newgrass styles and creates a melting pot of something auld and someting new. Kyle Shelstad-Guitar Isaac Sammis-Banjo Jeff Swanner-Bass - http://www.nativeharrow.com Native Harrow's music is informed most clearly by the music of late 60’s Laurel Canyon including CSNY and Joni Mitchell, English folk from Nick Drake…

RESERVATION WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! Music 11am - 2pm https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! $6 Covers on the tab Music 8-10pm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQXOjUceznU http://www.parisota.com Specializing in the Gypsy jazz popularized by Django Reinhardt, Parisota Hot Club features founding member, bandleader and guitarist Robb Henry. The group has evolved from the original quartet of 2002-2004 to a current collective of some of the finest Hot Club musicians in the Twin Cities area.

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. 8pm - Molly Maher http://mollymaher.com 9PM - Mary Bue http://marybue.com/music/ Mary Bue is an indie musician, yoga instructor and yoga studio owner based in Minneapolis. A prolific songwriter with nearly 7 albums under her belt, Mary’s music touches upon archetypal themes of the human condition: love, loss, triumph, dreams, and the natural world. A longtime student of yoga and psychology since her early teens, Mary…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! $7 covers on the tab. 8pm - Jason Roberts 9pm - David Stoddard http://www.davidstoddardmusic.com Noted lyricist and composer David Stoddard is a songwriter and teacher living in the snowy wilds of Western Minnesota. He tours sporadically throughout North America and plays mostly concert venues, living rooms, and other dedicated listening environments. He's played at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Kerrville, Texas, and…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-138 to save your spot! $12 on the tab 9pm - Hannah von der Hoff 9:40pm - Heather Maloney http://www.heathermaloney.com Heather Maloney is a Massachusetts based singer-songwriter and writer-songsinger. Her latest record making me break was produced by Bill Reynolds (Band of Horses, Avett Brothers, Lissie) and features an all-star backing band including members of Band of Horses (Bill Reynolds, Tyler Ramsey), the Wallflowers, My Morning Jacket, and Darlingside. Upon the release of Making…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! $8 covers charged to the tab Music 9-11pm http://maeflies.com/ The Maeflies, Minnesota’s alt-country-rock ensemble of 5, have been playing their trademark sound for over 14 years. They deliver rich signature harmonies, hot guitars and songs that tell a story. The Maeflies know their way around any iteration of guitar, including pedal steel, mandolin and banjo. All the Maeflies can sing and pass around the lead vocal. Mae fronts the…

RESERVATION WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! Music 11am - 2pm https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to reserve your table! $5 cover charges on the tab. Music 8-10pm https://www.julianmanzara.com Julian Manzara is a guitarist and composer based in Minneapolis, MN. He is the leader of jazz group Julian Manzara Quartet, which focuses on performing his original compositions. The quartet's concerts feature strong melodies and intense improvisations in a wide variety of jazz styles including blues, jazz-samba and jazz-rock fusion. The group has performed at some of the Twin Cities’…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. 8pm - Adam Levy http://www.adamlevymusic.com 9PM - Mary Bue http://marybue.com/music/ Mary Bue is an indie musician, yoga instructor and yoga studio owner based in Minneapolis. A prolific songwriter with nearly 7 albums under her belt, Mary’s music touches upon archetypal themes of the human condition: love, loss, triumph, dreams, and the natural world. A longtime student of yoga and psychology since her early teens, Mary…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Cover charge on your tab. 8pm - Oh Jeremiah 9pm - M French http://www.mfrenchmusic.com Nashville influenced singer-songwriter Matthew French’s music and lyrics catch at the strings of hope hidden within heartache. Guitar in hand, coffee cup nearby; the melody transports and the words tell a story. Our story. A human story. Matthew’s audiences feel themselves reflected in the warmth of his voice. Not strangers, just unmet friends. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ8hcZAIXCc…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to reserve your table! $7 Cover charges on the tab. Music 9-11pm http://www.familythreemusic.com Family Three are just two guys and one gal who love music. They would describe their sound as "Blindie-Soulk" - Blues, Indie, Soul and Folk. They have been playing some form of music since they were kids, but it wasn't until recently that they decided to take the next step, and are on the journey of finding out what it…

It’s not so much a sound as it is an essence; there is no need to be able to distinguish it before you can trust it. A Piano in Every Home’s second album North American Review is a collection that captures a poignant picture of the beauty and pain that comes with growing up. Written in the space and time reserved for examination, these eight tracks were coaxed from their bated origins with a delicate confidence and trial and error.…

RESERVATION WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! Music 11am - 2pm https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! $8 Covers on the tab. Music 8-10pm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6DeZW0yxLM&feature=youtu.be https://artsfishingclub.bandcamp.com/ ​Arts Fishing Club sound blends modern indie-folk (Gregory Alan Isakov, The Head and the Heart, and Jose Gonzales) with classic 90s jam bands (Dave Matthews Band, Phish, OAR) to create a unique take on acoustic rock that will make you dance one moment and search your soul the next. In addition to the above influences, AFC has been compared to…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to reserve you spot! Covers on the tab. 8pm - Steele Arundel https://soundcloud.com/steele-arundel/cloudhouse Steele Arundel is a romantic singer-songwriter, ambling in the footsteps of Josh Rouse, Harry Nilsson, and Paul McCartney. Shades of folk, pop, and soul drift though the L.A. canyons of the ’70’s in Steele’s debut release “Cloudhouse”–mystical dreamscapes, floating harmonies, and sweet melodies lay relaxing in the sunshine. We assume no responsibility for those of you who fall in love…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKET Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. 8pm - Kari Arnett 8:45pm - Savannah Smith 9:20pm - Ryan Acker http://www.thelastrevel.com As banjo player and vocalist for the Minneapolis based folk trio, The Last Revel, Ryan Acker has developed his songwriting and musicianship to reflect the raw imagery and soundscapes of the upper Midwest. Acker draws from classic and contemporary folk artists to deliver stripped down renditions of his songs from the Last…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. 8pm - Molly Maher http://mollymaher.com 9PM - Mary Bue http://marybue.com/music/ Mary Bue is an indie musician, yoga instructor and yoga studio owner based in Minneapolis. A prolific songwriter with nearly 7 albums under her belt, Mary’s music touches upon archetypal themes of the human condition: love, loss, triumph, dreams, and the natural world. A longtime student of yoga and psychology since her early teens, Mary…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! $7 covers on the tab. 8pm Kazyak 9pm Anna Schulze https://www.annaschulzemusic.com Anna Schulze is a Minnesota native singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music oscillates between raw pop and indie rock. Schulze has been writing and performing since she picked up her first (nylon string) guitar at age 9. At 24, she has released two albums and two EPs to date. In 2010, she set west to study Popular Music at…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to reserve your table! 9pm - Dustin Lee 9:45pm - Sawtooth Brothers - http://sawtoothbrothers.com Dazzling audiences with precision picking and sharp harmonies developed over 8 years of playing, performing, and growing up together, these two sets of brothers have created a strong musical rapport with one another, which is channeled through their infectious original material. They have performed across 7 states and Canada, shared the stage with Garrison Keillor and Dr. Ralph Stanley.…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! $10 cover on the tab. Music 9-11pm https://www.facebook.com/AnnieMackMusic "Annie Mack is a real find. Her songs are testimony to the power of music and how it can change lives." -Colorado Blues Society "In a blues world overrun with bad-mama posturing on one hand and hoochie-mama silliness on the other, it's refreshing to hear a lyricist with deeper ideas on her mind." - David Whiteis/ Living Blues Magazine "I am…

RESERVATION WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! Music 11am - 2pm https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! Covers on the tab. Music 8-10pm https://www.reverbnation.com/srazhalys Melodic flavors of Eastern Europe & Central Asia merge with hard-driving Western rhythms to shape the sound of Srazhalys.

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS! CALL 612-379-3138 to save your spot. $5 cover on the tab. 8pm Duffel 9pm Dirt Train https://www.facebook.com/Dirttrain/ Greasy Americana from Minneapolis, MN - https://www.facebook.com/duffelband/ Duffel is an American music group from Minneapolis, MN formed in 2015. The group includes Patrick Horigan on guitar/keys, Joe Christenson on guitar, George Hadfield on bass, and Mark Schwandt on drums.

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! $8 Cover charge on the tab. Rachel Roberts 8pm The Home Fires: 9pm Home Fires Thursdays August Residency featuring! 8/3 Rachel Roberts 8/10 Katy Vernon 8/17 Kari Arnett 8/24 The Harmaleighs 8/31 Matt Hannah - http://www.thehomefiresmusic.com/ The Home Fires is an Americana duo based in Minneapolis comprised of critically acclaimed singer/songwriters, Sarah Morris and Vicky Emerson. Sarah and Vicky are established touring artists and after developing a close friendship…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS! Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot. Covers on the tab! Music 9-11pm http://thebadcompanions.com The Bad Companions are a long standing (and popular!) Minneapolis based roots-rock quartet. We’re two guitars, stand-up bass and drums, with great vocals, horns on special occasions, a strong original catalog and a set list as long as your arm drawn from the swingin’ heyday of American rock-a-billy, r & b, country and blues. We’ve been featured on NPR’s ‘Prairie Home Companion’,…

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to reserve your table! $7 cover charges on the tab. 9pm - Dark Pony 10pm - Thomas Abban http://www.thomasabban.com ? An artist-in-residence in existence % https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UATfWgdiIF8&t=2s https://www.facebook.com/ThomasAbbanOfficial/ - https://www.facebook.com/darkponymusic/ Dark Pony is headed up by Jon Herchert. Jon is a singer/songwriter and Music Producer from Minneapolis. After producing many artists over the years Jon has compiled a batch of his own tunes and put this new band together to perform. Dark Pony members…

RESERVATION WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS Call 612-379-3138 to save your table! Music 11am - 2pm https://pattyandthebuttons.bandcamp.com Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music…