Icehouse

GRL, LINK.

Icehouse

Doors 7:00pm · Show 8:00pm

Full Food and Drink Menu Available NO COVER Girl, Link. is a social/networking club designed to bring women creatives in the Twin Cities together. Collectivism means the pooling of resources, opportunities, support and knowledge and through art, we aim to amplify the talent, careers and reach of femme creators. Empowerment and self actuation through equitable andautonomous experiences is not only obtainable but vital to the success of the TC art scene. So… GRL, Link!

Tim Sparks, Ben Abrahamson, Gary Raynor

Icehouse

Doors 5:00pm · Show 7:00pm

Starlight Room: NO COVER Twin Cities virtuosos Tim Sparks, Ben Abrahamson and Gary Raynor will be stringin’ and swingin with their gypsy rooted jazz and flamenco chops!

PV$$Y CNTRL

Icehouse

Doors 4:00pm · Show 5:00pm

$10 adv

Patio Show: PV$$Y CNTRL is a dance residency curated by Sophia Eris and DJ Shannon Blowtorch. With sounds centering hip hop, house, remixes and more, PV$$Y CNTRL centers women and all allies ensuring the best place to shake ass with no judgment. Going on 2 years, this residency has collaborated with the cities most prominent DJ’s & performers, & has grown from Minneapolis, to St. Paul, and looks forward to the expansion into the beyond. SOPHIA ERIS BIO: Sophia Eris is a renaissance woman currently residing in Minneapolis, MN. She graduated with a Music Business degree from IPR in 2009, and immediately jumped into artist promotion as an employee at Tinderbox Music for 3 years while working on her own artistic journey. Since 2012 she's grown from a respected solo artist, to an international touring DJ with 4x Grammy award winning artist Lizzo, to a morning show host at Go 95.3, the most forward-thinking hip-hop radio station in the country. She has collaborated with Prince, appeared on the Power Rangers soundtrack, performed at major festivals like Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, and Lollapalooza, & also made her television DJing debut on Ellen, David Letterman, & Stephen Colbert. She is currently gearing up for her & MAKR's third album "LILITH” under MAKR AN ERIS that will drop in 2026. Sophia is limitless and will never stop allowing herself to follow her curiosity within the arts. BLOWTORCH BIO: Shannon Blowtorch is an award winning DJ, promoter, professional party thrower, sound engineer, businesswoman, and entertainment consultant. Blowtorch has been making moves in many aspects of the Minneapolis music scene since moving there in her 20s as a dancer and band manager, later working at iconic Minneapolis venues such and First Avenue and The Triple Rock and hosting her own show on The Current. She’s a DJ who was named by the City Pages and Star Tribune as being the Best Club DJ multiple times, as well as making the Suntimes top 100 DJs and featured in many publications. Blowtorch was the DJ for GRRRL PRTY along with Lizzo, Sophia Eris and Manchita. She has opened for international acts: Salt N Peppa, Madonna, Juicy J, Wutang, Jill Scott & Peaches to name a few. Also, playing at Prince’s Paisley Park and the house DJ for the X Games. Along with competing in the world renowned Red Bull The3style competition, Shannon Blowtorch is one of premier DJ’s and party curators in the Twin Cities. K

Obi Original, The Black AtlanticsScene bands

Icehouse

Doors 8:00pm · Show 9:00pm

$10 dos

*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.

L.A.'s Monday Nights

Icehouse

Doors 7:00pm

$10 adv

8pm-11pm Showtime 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

Chris Pierce

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$20 adv / $27 dos

Full Food and Drink Menu Available Chris Pierce has been a singular voice in American roots music for more than two decades. Over the course of eight solo albums, many side projects, and more guest appearances than most could do in one lifetime, his powerful songs have given voice to the voiceless and shed light into dark and hidden corners of the American dream. Pierce’s newest record, Songs For The Heavy Hearted, captures moments in the lives of everyday people as they struggle with crisis and encapsulates everything that has been so powerful about his music to date. At its core, Songs For The Heavy Hearted is a diary of — and love letter to — freedom fighters everywhere; its constant refrain is that love, joy, hope, and softness are not things we need to sacrifice to fight the good fight. In fact, they are integral. As Pierce explains, “Even as we refuse to take our rights for granted, it’s getting harder to find a little bit of light to keep us going. Whatever happens, we have to find a way to count our blessings and seek liberty for ourselves and fight for the liberty of others.” These are lessons Pierce learned early on. Growing up in an interracial household when his parents’ marriage still wasn’t recognized as legal in 16 states, he witnessed a cross burned on his front lawn as a child. “I held optimism near to my heart, even with the stuff we went through as a family, we never gave way to despair.” When he was 15 and developed a rare hearing disorder called Otosclerosis that led to total hearing loss (before a surgery that regained partial hearing in one ear), he did not back down. “That could have been it for me, but instead I learned resilience,” Pierce says. “I turned a crisis into a superpower. It’s what you have to do.” With supporting performances from Allison Russell, Steve Earle, Grey DeLisle, and Garrison Starr, Songs For The Heavy Hearted embodies the belief that ‘we shall overcome’ and the sentiment has never sounded more uplifting and within reach. Over decades of touring, Pierce has performed as both a headliner and sought-after support act alongside Neil Young, B.B. King, Al Green, Steve Earle, Seal, Aaron Neville, Jill Scott, Allison Russell, the Blind Boys of Alabama, and many others. Pierce has appeared on NPR's World Cafe, Mountain Stage, American Folk Show and has had performances at Newport Folk Festival, AmericanaFest, Folk Alliance, MerleFest, Bottlerock, Calgary Folk Festival, Vancouver Folk Festival, and more. "One of America's most talented, gifted, and affecting artists." - AMERICAN SONGWRITER "I haven't been so deeply, deeply moved by just a person and their guitar like this in a long time." - NPR MUSIC

Max Johnk Trio in The Starlight Room

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

First Come, First Serve Seating (in Starlight Room) NO COVER Ethan Ostrow - Piano Max Johnk - Bass Pete James Johnson - Drums Bassist Max Johnk joins forces with pianist Ethan Ostrow and drummer Pete James Johnson for his first outing at the Starlight Room. This trio of player-composers will open the lab to the public, experimenting with contemporary jazz classics and original music by all three members.

Laura Hugo “Where We Go to Grieve” EP Release Show, special guests Eldest Daughter, Jillian Rae

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$15 adv / $22 dos

After well over a decade of performing around the Twin Cities and Midwest in general, Laura Hugo celebrates the release of her debut 5-song EP, Where We Go to Grieve. It will be an evening centered around a collection of heart songs that move through grief in its many forms, and the search for space to feel it all. Local legends Eldest Daughter and Jillian Rae will open the night with special solo and duo performances and Laura will close out the evening with her band more special guests. This is more than a release show; it’s a celebration of the community that has supported and carried this music to this moment. Laura Hugo is a Diné (Navajo) singer-songwriter originally from Teec Nos Pos, Arizona, who is currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has carved out a distinct space in the Midwest music scene over the past 15 or so years with her emotionally raw, heart-wrenching, and vulnerable approach to songwriting. Jillian Rae is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose genre-blending sound combines pop, rock, folk, and classical influences. A classically trained violinist, she fronts her own critically acclaimed band and performs with many notable groups. She’s accomplished producer, session musician, and music educator known for her powerful vocals, dynamic violin playing, and fearless songwriting. Eldest Daughter is a Twin Cities-based indie rock band founded in 2023 by frontwoman and lead vocalist Monica Merila.

Bit Brigade performs “Mega Man X”, Do a Barrel Roll!

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$20 adv / $27 dos

Bit Brigade performs rock covers of full SNES/NES game soundtracks as their gamer speed runs the game live on stage. When was the last time you attended a live music performance with a genuine element of risk involved? And no, going to a Gwar show with a white t-shirt on doesn't count. When Bit Brigade takes the stage, your mind will frantically oscillate between "Oh! Agh!! Please don't die!!" and "YES! He's doing it!!" Combining the dread and daring of a live video game speed run with the spot-on technique of a live band covering the musical accompaniment to everything you're seeing on-screen in real time, Bit Brigade will have you swinging between the two mediums. From thrashing about to live renditions of your favorite stage themes, fingers yearning to the sky in a rock 'n roll parody of sea anemones seeming to silently plead, “The word “play” is probably an understatement - these guys shred through the games as expertly as the band wails on their instruments.” -Nintendo Power (11/2006) www.bitbrigade.net bitbrigade.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/bitbrigade Do a Barrel Roll! Bio: Have you ever noticed how some songs sound like other songs? See a cover band like you've never seen before! Do a Barrel Roll! is a videogame music band with a mission unlike any other--to SMASH together VGM classics, deep cuts, and unexpectedly similar music from the popular realm into a beautiful ear stew. This 5-piece act is focused on tight grooves, exciting arrangement ideas, and high-level musicianship all backdropped by synced video footage. Bandcamp (stream and purchase) Spotify (streaming) Apple Music (stream and purchase)

SongSLAM Minneapolis

Icehouse

Doors 5:00pm · Show 6:00pm

$25 adv / $35 dos

The Sparks & Wiry Cries songSLAM, in partnership with Source Song Festival, and hosted by Bradley Greenwald, features composer/performer teams to premiere new art songs. Each team will present a new song for voice and piano in any language for the voting audience, who—in the poetry slam tradition—will then vote on their favorites and award $1500 in prize money.

InMotion: After Sun

Icehouse

Doors 10:00pm · Show 10:30pm

$15 adv / $25 dos

inMotion: After Sun THEME: Beach!👙🏝️ InMotion is a monthly themed dance party curated by one of our bartenders, Jaboidia SOUNDS Kwey, Ariesfirebomb, DJ Kennamx * $5 specialty shots * * Free Photo Booth *

Liz Draper, Crystal Myslajek, Chris Hepola as "Rain Fields"

Icehouse

Doors 4:00pm · Show 5:00pm

Patio Show NO COVER Rain Fields brings together upright bassist Liz Draper, drummer/pianist Chris Hepola, and vocalist/pianist Crystal Myslajek. The trio draws from a wide array of genres and influences including ambient, pop, jazz and improvisation to create mesmerizing, oceanic songs. Liz Draper has played with everyone from Sub-Pop's Grammy nominated slow-core band Low to Smithsonian recording artist folk troubadour Charlie Parr. Liz is a 2021 American Composers Forum awardee for her solo work and is currently touring with 2 time Grammy nominated songwriter Iris Dement. Chris Hepola organizes many ensembles including the House on Fire Band and The Real Chuck Norad and works to create musical environments that allow for open improvisation and personal expression. Crystal Myslajek is a Minneapolis-based musical collaborator known for her deeply emotive and ethereal vocals. Crystal has composed music and performed in numerous projects and bands including IE and Brute Heart, and released original music on several indie labels.

Obi Original, The Black AtlanticsScene bands

Icehouse

Doors 8:00pm · Show 9:00pm

$10 dos

*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.

L.A.'s Monday Nights

Icehouse

Doors 7:00pm

$10 adv

8pm-11pm Showtime 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

Leslie Vincent in The Courtyard

Icehouse

Doors 5:00pm · Show 7:00pm

Patio Show NO COVER A prolific jazz songwriter and vocalist, Leslie Vincent's lyrical creativity, rich alto tone, and magnetic stage presence have made her a standout in the Minnesota music scene. She creates award-winning tunes inspired by modern-day queries, and her latest album of original music, Little Black Book, was featured in The Star Tribune as one of the Top Albums of the Year. Join Leslie, alongside Patrick Adkins (keys) and Mitch Van Laar (trumpet), for an evening of intimate jazz under the stars.

Field Hospitals, Hex Horse, Bell Choir

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$10 adv / $17 dos

Field Hospital - Minneapolis’ Field Hospitals draw on decades of nervy jangle rock tradition with sharp songwriting and taut live performances that hint at the members’ background in Midwestern post-punk. Hex Horse- is a five-piece band from Minneapolis playing a blend of alt-country, slowcore, and dooooom folk. Bell Choir- is a small band making catchy indie pop about big feelings.

LASALLE EP Release Show

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$13 adv / $20 dos

LASALLE maintains a reputation of articulated, powerful performances throughout the Twin Cities. Highly anticipated and long awaited, LASALLE is releasing an EP with a release show set for Friday, August 7th at Icehouse.

Rootstock Music Festival

Icehouse

Doors 3:00pm · Show 4:00pm

$20 adv / $30 dos

Outdoor/Indoor Show: Courtyard Performers: Poetic Roots, Gr3g, Gifted Handz, Mayyadda, Jackson Hurst, Jandeltha Rae, ItsJustJimmie and DJ Rae Indoor Performers: Juice Lord, Essjay The Afrocentric Ratchet, Lewiee Blaze, Southside Knucky, Tailor Briann, Maya Marchelle, Jandeltha Rae and CJ Lieno Rootstock Music Festival is a celebration of Black artists, musicians, and instrumentalists from/based in Minnesota. The word “Rootstock” is defined as part of a plant, from which new growth can be produced. This event honors our roots, and showcases how we’ve watered those seeds, flourishing into the vast talents that we have to offer with different styles, genres, and sounds. Expect to hear music from across the diaspora including R&B, Soul, Hip Hop, Rap, Jazz, Funk, Afrobeats, and Reggae. Many times artists in general, but Black artists specifically, are placed into a box of preconceived notions. Rootstock is a place where we can be our authentic selves, showing the numerous ways in which we use art to free ourselves.

Salsa, Charanga Tropical in the Courtyard

Icehouse

Doors 4:00pm · Show 5:00pm

$15 adv

Patio Show: Courtyard Show: 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, The Black AtlanticsScene bands

Icehouse

Doors 8:00pm · Show 9:00pm

$10 dos

*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.

L.A.'s Monday Nights

Icehouse

Doors 7:00pm

$10 adv

8pm-11pm Showtime 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

Starlight Vinyl Night: MAKR Spins the Classic

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

Join us in the Starlight Room! Seating is first come, first served. NO COVER About MAKR: Mark McGee is a composer and producer from Minneapolis, MN. His projects include RONiiA, Marijuana Deathsquads, Father You See Queen, and To Kill a Petty Bourgeoisie. He recently released a solo composition entitled Curse the Day that Birthed the Bastard through his MAKR moniker along with an original score commissioned by the Walker Art Center for Lotte Reiniger's 1926 animation, The Adventures of Prince Achmed. His musical strengths involve a special interest in texture and nuance that sometimes lack in popular music. The music Mark makes tends to reflect a more moody and brooding atmosphere.

The Kayfabe Reveal Tour, Ghais Guevara, student 1

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$12 adv / $20 dos

Fresh off the release of their new albums, Ghais Guevara and student 1 are set to make their national tour debut together. Known for explosive live performances and genre-pushing production, the two artists bring a rare pairing of experimental rap, punk energy, and underground hip-hop to the music sphere. This show marks a rare underground pairing that fans and concertgoers won’t want to miss.

CandiSoul

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$18 adv / $25 dos

Soul of Candiland - A night of R&B, Soul, and Cosmic Sounds. Celebrating the intersection of soulful melodies and poetic lyricism. Traiveon & Candi, with Melody & Soul and Planet McKenna. Hosted by Se'Anna. on da Mic Traiveon & Candi: https://www.instagram.com/welcometocandiland/ From Houston TX, Traiveon brings a southern, soulful vibe to the Twin Cities music scene. He gained respect on drums and vocals while supporting Mayyadda, Black Velvet Punks, Joe Davis & The Poetic Diaspora and Bluehound. When composing for his band Traiveon and Cand, he crafts vocal arrangements that seamlessly blend the classic sounds of Motown with modern R&B & neo-soul. Melody & Soul: https://www.instagram.com/thejacksonhurst/, https://www.instagram.com/taliahelizabeth/ Melody & Soul is an R&B, neo-soul, and jazz duo based in the Twin Cities, consisting of vocalists Taliah Elizabeth and Jackson Hurst. They are prominent figures in the Minneapolis local music scene, known for blending rich vocals with a genre-spanning sound, combining classic soul with modern R&B. The duo is celebrated for their energetic live stage presence. Planet McKenna: https://www.instagram.com/planetmckenna/ Planet McKenna is an emerging, ethereal R&B pop singer-songwriter. Known for her nostalgic yet modern sound, she has built a following with introspective tracks like "Follow the Signs" and "Dreams" that explore intuition and personal growth. Se'Anna. on da Mic: https://www.instagram.com/seanna.ondamic/ Se'Anna. on da Mic is a South Minneapolis-based poet, emcee, and restorative educator. She blends conversational rap with rhythm and poetry (R&B) to speak truth, light, and life into her community.

GRRRL SCOUT PRESENTS: Indecent Exposure (Slow Burn)

Icehouse

Doors 12:00pm · Show 12:00pm

$20 adv

Tickets: **Drop July 17, 2026** (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indecent-exposure-slow-burn-tickets-1993745258739) (21+) $25 (+Taxes and Fees) Advance/GA $30 (+Taxes and Fees) DOS Note: All ticket sales are final. No Refunds. Rain or Shine event. DJs: Sasha Bangzzz & Chico Chi Performances by: Coffeé & Averie Less clothes, more music. Your favorite scantily clad queer patio party is back—and hotter than ever! Join us for an afternoon of sultry summer beats, steamy dance moves, and vibes guaranteed to raise your internal body temperature. Come see, be seen, and enjoy the view. We’ll have plenty of tasty libations to keep you loose and hydrated while DJs Sasha Bangzzz and Chico Chi drop the most immaculate collection of club cuts in the courtyard. This is the final patio throwdown of the season y’all—don’t miss out. Grab your tickets before they’re gone. Features: -Indoor/Outdoor Spaces -Multiple Bars/Patio Realness -Gender-Neutral Restrooms -Photo Booth/Outdoors Games -Craft Cocktails and Snacks CONSENT IS MANDATORY! Please remember to be considerate and respect others’ personal boundaries. We will not tolerate any racist, sexist, ableist, transphobic or homophobic language during any of our events and reserve the right to remove anyone that is causing harm. Due to the nature of our events, which include the sale of food and beverages, we cannot properly enforce a mask mandate. Instead, we encourage our patrons to exercise their individual agency in correspondence with their personal comfort levels. It's important to note that all public events carry inherent risks, and it is up to the individual to proceed with care in those situations.

Bastard Sycamore, Reunion Show

Icehouse

Doors 3:00pm · Show 5:00pm

$15 adv / $22 dos

Bastard Sycamore began as a free jazz trio when its members met in high school, and they were active up until they dispersed to different cities on opposite sides of the country. Now, they are reuniting to play their first gig in seven years. Preceded by an improv set by Noah Ophoven-Baldwin and William Statler.

Obi Original, The Black AtlanticsScene bands

Icehouse

Doors 8:00pm · Show 9:00pm

$10 dos

*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.

L.A.'s Monday Nights

Icehouse

Doors 7:00pm

$10 adv

8pm-11pm Showtime 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

Kyle Motl, Davu Seru, Paul Metzger

Icehouse

Doors 5:00pm / Music 7:00pm

Spaceport, Cha Cha 9Scene bands

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 7:00pm

$15 adv / $22 dos

Tempt fate with the ultimate two-band bill! Join locals Spaceport and Cha Cha 9 for a late-summer evening of songs that will get stuck in your head until the end of time. Spaceport and Cha Cha 9 bring the hits and the grit, each mixing playful lyrics, edgy guitars, weird little sounds, and true charm as I’m-married-to-my-bandmate DIY bands. Descend into summer revelry! Spaceport bio: Spaceport is the indie rock project of Arianna Wegley, Todd Olson, and Liam Moore. Their distinct sense of melody weaves through experimental textures and rich orchestrations, and they follow their hearts to create music that’s catchy, playful, and sincere. Since releasing debut album Window Seat in March 2023, their music has been featured on local and national radio, including The Current, Radio K, KFAI, and college stations across the country. Their sophomore album Cut the Lake, recorded at the legendary Pachyderm Studios, was released on April 3, 2026. Cha Cha 9 bio: Cha Cha 9 is a collaboration between Veronica Torres (Pill, Mexican Summer/Dull Tools; P.E., Wharf Cat Records) and Andrew Jansen (Loud Sun). Their sound exists on the retro-pop spectrum with experimental and proto-punk influences. Torres applies her playful word-smithing with a tad of grit to Jansen’s angular and nostalgic guitar. They are joined onstage with a rotating cast of diy peers to fill out the live sound.

The Symptones, BEAR, Steady Range

Ten-Year Anniversary of The Symptones, Ten- Year Reunion of BEAR ft Steady Range

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm / Music 8:00pm · $15 adv / $22 dos

Obi Original, The Black AtlanticsScene bands

Icehouse

Doors 8:00pm · Show 9:00pm

$10 dos

*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.

L.A.'s Monday Nights

Icehouse

Doors 7:00pm

$10 adv

8pm-11pm Showtime 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

Raquel Rodriguez - Live in Minneapolis

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$20 adv / $27 dos

Raquel Rodriguez is a Los Angeles-born singer, songwriter, and independent artist whose music blends soul, R&B, and funk. Over the last several years, she has built a dedicated audience through independent releases, touring, and direct connection with fans, with projects like Sweet Side and Housewife reaching millions of streams across platforms. Alongside her own work, she has spent years performing, recording, and collaborating within LA’s live music scene, helping shape a sound that feels both classic and current without fitting neatly into one lane. Known for her live band and strong vocal performances, Raquel returns to Minneapolis for the first time in years for a special full-band show at Icehouse

An Intimate Performance by Edie Carey

Icehouse

Doors 5:30pm · Show 7:30pm

$25 adv / $32 dos

Starlight Room: First Come, First Serve Seating Join award-winning singer-songwriter Edie Carey for an intimate, engaging concert, rich with emotion and hilarious stories. Carey has been performing her intelligent, deeply-moving songs across the US, Canada and Europe since 1999, singing alongside Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile and appearing on PRI’s Mountain Stage as well as Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Telluride Bluegrass and Newport Folk Festivals. Her first lullabies project with Sarah Sample won Best Children’s Album in the 2015 Independent Music Awards, and she was a featured vocalist on the 2020 Grammy-winning ensemble All the Ladies. Americana Highways called her 2022 solo release THE VEIL “one of the best of the year.”

Meghan Kreilder, Diane MillerScene bands

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$15 adv / $22 dos

Meghan Kreidler, Diane MillerScene bands

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$15 adv / $22 dos

Two celebrated Minnesota artists share the stage for a one-night-only performance at Icehouse. Meghan Kreidler (of Kiss the Tiger) and Diane Miller (of The Current) will each perform their own sets before joining forces for a special collaborative performance you won't see anywhere else. Meghan Kreidler is best known musically in the Twin Cities as the lead singer of rock band Kiss the Tiger. Her solo project aims to explore the dueling forces of life/death, loss/renewal, and grief/joy through diaristic lyricism and aching melodies. Songs from a forthcoming theatrical project about the life of Anya Phillips and the New York downtown no-wave scene of the late 70’s/early 80’s will also be shared. This evening she will be joined by Anna Beth Baker on cello, Peter Morrow on guitar, and Alyse Emanuel on drums. Kreidler is an actor and musician from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her theater credits include work with Theater Mu, Mixed Blood Theatre, Guthrie Theater, Children’s Theatre Company, Theater Latté Da, History Theatre, Ten Thousand Things, Park Square Theatre, Workhaus Collective, and The Old Globe in San Diego. Notable roles include Lady Macbeth in Macbeth (Guthrie Theater), Rosalind in As You Like It (Guthrie Theater), Aldonza in Man of La Mancha (Theater Latté Da), and Tong in Vietgone (Mixed Blood Theatre). She is a recipient of the 2017 Ivey Award for Emerging Artist, the 2017 City Pages Artist of the Year, and the 2022-2023 McKnight Theater Artist Fellowship. Meghan also fronts local rock band Kiss the Tiger. Kiss the Tiger have released four studio albums including their 2017 EP “Elliot Park”, “Let Me Bleed” (2019) , “Vicious Kid” (2021), and “Infinite Love” (2025). They have opened for notable acts such as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Lucinda Williams, Lake Street Dive, Sammy Rae and the Friends, Gary Clark Jr., The Hold Steady, Low Cut Connie, and more. In 2023 Kiss the Tiger were included as a Featured Artist on the inaugural “Live List” put on by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and The Black List. Kiss the Tiger are featured on this season of STAGE for Twin Cities PBS. Diane Miller Diane Miller is a dynamic Minneapolis-based musician and radio host/producer known for her eclectic skill set and deep connections to the local music scene. Called a “Star of the North” by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Diane is not only multi-talented — she’s a trusted community-driven figure. From hip-hop and rock ‘n’ roll to folk, Diane has consistently brought a wide range of genres to life throughout the Twin Cities via musical event curation, on-air broadcasts, live performances, and stage emceeing. Career milestones include performing the national anthem for both the Minnesota Twins and Lynx, sharing the stage with punk icon Tommy Stinson at First Avenue and the Dakota, and interviewing movie star Timothée Chalamet at the Minneapolis premiere of A Complete Unknown. She's opened for legendary artists as far reaching as Nelly, Joan Jett, and Soul Asylum. Diane has emceed the 8th and 10th annual Blue Ox Music Festivals. Diane is also a 2020-2021 McKnight Musician Fellow. As a prominent radio host/producer, Diane is the voice behind The Local Show, a staple of Minnesota music programming on The Current. She’s interviewed many iconic artists the industry, including Atmosphere, Hippo Campus, and Dessa, while also helping give rise to new high-profile artists like Durry, Ber, she’s green, and more.

An Evening, Leslie Perez, Special Guests JonCarlos, Gabriella

Icehouse

Doors 5:00pm · Show 7:00pm

$20 adv / $27 dos

Patio Show: Spend an evening immersed in heartfelt music and compelling songwriting as Twin Cities neo-soul artist Leslie Perez performs a blend of original music and beloved classics spanning R&B, soul, and neo-soul with a full band. Opening the night are husband-and-wife duo JonCarlos + Gabriella, whose vibrant mix of Latin, pop, and soul sets the stage for an unforgettable evening of rich vocals, soulful arrangements, and authentic storytelling. Leslie Perez is a neo-soul artist from the Twin Cities. Her unique sound draws from influences such as Amy Winehouse, Adele, and Alicia Keys, blending soulful vocals and emotionally honest songwriting with R&B, soul, and neo-soul, carrying a signature authenticity rooted in her faith. After leaving a pre-law path to pursue music, she built early momentum independently, gaining millions of streams and a growing global audience. Now with Gotee Records, Leslie continues to make music that resonates, connects, and genuinely moves those who hear it. More at leslieperezmusic.com. JonCarlos and Gabriella, a husband and wife duo, are bringing a fresh sound to the Christian music scene. They have been singing and writing songs together since they were kids. Their music blends Latin, pop, and soul, featuring infectious rhythms and captivating melodies paired with honest lyrics. Having written songs together since childhood, they weave personal experiences into vibrant soundscapes, creating a unique blend that deeply resonates with listeners.

Obi Original, The Black AtlanticsScene bands

Icehouse

Doors 8:00pm · Show 9:00pm

$10 dos

*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.

L.A.'s Monday Nights

Icehouse

Doors 7:00pm

$10 adv

8pm-11pm Showtime 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

Radiochurch, KG4 present The Lullaby LoungeScene bands

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm

$15 adv / $22 dos

8pm Showtimes Radiochurch and KG4 present The Lullaby Lounge, an evening of music that is nothing but good for the soul. Radiochurch bio: Radiochurch is a soulful group based in Minneapolis, MN whose honest, feel good music has been making waves in the Twin Cities for some time. Each member brings their own unique perspective and style. They say if you put your friends on to Radiochurch they will trust you with the aux cord forever. KG4 bio: Gospel, jazz, funk, country, soul, and hip-hop shaped Kevin’s musical style. After years of sharpening his skills on piano and finishing his music education in 2018, he formed his fusion group, the Kevin Gamble Quartet, in 2019. While playing alongside some of Minnesota's most talented musicians, Kevin infuses elements of gospel, R&B, jazz, and funk to create a unique and fun sound that everyone will enjoy.

City County Fest IV

Icehouse

Doors 1:00pm · Show 2:00pm

$18 adv / $25 dos

Outdoor/Indoor Show: Join us at Icehouse for this year’s City Country Fest! This years lineup is stacked with 11 local, country and country adjacent acts to enjoy on both outdoor and indoor stages. Let your spurs cut the wood on the patio or the dance floor. For those looking for some fresh moves, dance instruction will be available by Howdy Partner Dance (for free)!

Obi Original, The Black AtlanticsScene bands

Icehouse

Doors 8:00pm · Show 9:00pm

$10 dos

*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.

L.A.'s Monday Nights

Icehouse

Doors 7:00pm

$10 adv

8pm-11pm Showtime 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

Caley Conway, Cathedral Becomes Tombs ft Nelson Devereaux TrioScene bands

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$15 adv / $22 dos

Starlight Room: First Come, First serve seating Caley Conway Bio: Caley Conway is a Milwaukee-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, a trailblazer of the Midwest music community who has toured widely and shared stages with such heavy hitters as Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker. In her first full-length release since 2019's 'Surrounded Middle,' Conway brings us 'Partner' (out now on Crutch of Memory Enterprises), a keen examination of love, co-dependence, and the struggle to maintain one's autonomy as half of a pair. “Songs that can be intimate and unflinching, or dreamy and enigmatic, and never once pat and predictable.” -Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "Impeccably produced, beautifully sung, and full of revelatory songs. Every song is worth your energy and effort to unspool and tangle yourself in." -Trilobite Polka Review "Her sound is imbued with indefinable glory, like songs from a lost futuristic hymnal." -Milwaukee Magazine Cathedral Becomes Tomb Bio: Cathedral Becomes Tomb is an audio and visual media project from Wisconsin based artist Barry Paul Clark (adoptahighway, Tontine Ensemble, Field Report) This creative expression includes double bass in combination with affected audio signals. Live performances are multimedia improvisations that utilize a mixture of projection imagery (curated filmed pieces mixed with personally shot video footage) with a visual signal affected by the sounds being produced in the performance. FFO drone, improvisation, glacial maximalism, deep listening, and experimental electronic, with techniques derivative of contemporary classical music. The Nelson Devereaux Trio Bio: Float into a cinematic musical beyond with the psychedelic sounds of The Nelson Devereaux Trio. The Nelson Devereaux Trio is: Nelson Devereaux (saxophones, synths, winds), Dave Power (drums) and Cody McKinney (electric bass). Individually the three have played with some of the most exciting acts in the Twin Cities and beyond. Together they create a brilliant sonic frontier that will enthrall and inspire every listener.

Ethan Ostrow, The Outside In, Room3Scene bands

Icehouse

Doors 3:00pm · Show 4:00pm

$15 adv / $22 dos

The Outside In isn’t your grandma’s modern jazz band. Ethan Ostrow’s project blends elements of funk, rock and folk with something completely new, featuring some of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished and versatile musicians. “Seriously funked-up...Ostrow's compositions are dynamic, passionate, and gorgeous” – East Bay Express⁠ Soaring melodies, passionate solos, head-banging grooves, intimate and reflective ballads all define the music, which can be described as a blend between Snarky Puppy, Ghost Note, the Brian Blade Fellowship, and Ethan’s unique compositional voice. Ethan Ostrow is a Minneapolis-based pianist, composer, and singer. A recent transplant from NYC, Ethan has quickly established himself across genres in Minnesota, performing and recording with the Snapped Open Mic band, Ashley DuBose, Adam Bohanan, Omar Abdulkarim, Kathleen Johnson, Abinnet Berhanu, Dakota Andersen, Leslie Vincent, Toussaint Morrison, Thoughtcast, the Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra, and more. Room3 is a jazz fusion wild card rooted in tradition yet driven by experimentation. Their sound is imaginative, melodic and rhythmically sharp, mixing elements of contemporary jazz, prog rock, funk and more. The collective operates out of Minneapolis most commonly as a five-piece, with Eli Awada on keyboards, Wormdove (aka Beck Anderson) on bass, RAWTWHYLAH (aka Colin Mitchell) on drums, Evan Espinoza Robles on percussion and Mike Green on guitar. Room3 has performed consistently at prestigious venues across the Twin Cities, from The Dakota to the First Avenue Main Room, for over two years, and they were recently selected as one of First Avenue’s “Best New Bands of 2024.” Their debut album, “Bill’s Garden,” is out now.

Obi Original, The Black AtlanticsScene bands

Icehouse

Doors 8:00pm · Show 9:00pm

$10 dos

*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.

L.A.'s Monday Nights

Icehouse

Doors 7:00pm

$10 adv

8pm-11pm Showtime 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

Ages, Ages at Icehouse

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$18 adv / $25 dos

A phrase like “fine thanks and you” is often the polite and truncated outer-shell of a much longer, and more complicated story we all have. We use it like a dam to keep the buildup of our thoughts from spilling out onto others, though it’s not always clear who we’re protecting – them or us? Nevertheless, there are worlds behind the wall, for those who wish to explore. And such is the case for this record. Fine Thanks and You is a collection of simple reflections about what it’s like to be in a body, to have agency, to have space, and to move through this window of time like a visitor. Thematically, there is searching in these songs, but never a sense of feeling lost. The album is an exploration, and with every exploration comes imagery: heatwaves waving back at me (Hot Pavement)…sidewalks slipping off into infinity (“City Walkin’”)…painted hills, sharp like knives, cutting up the purple sky (“Wild Ride”)…up again, into the light again, open my eyes and then I realize I don’t want it to end (“Second Thoughts”). The record was produced by Cameron Spies (Radiation City, Night Heron) and recorded mostly at The Trash Treasury and partly at our own studio, Friendly Ghost. Both of these places were a friendly shelter for all of us to have fun, try things, and be freaks - myself (Tim Perry) on guitar and vocals, Rob Oberdorfer on bass, and Evan Railton on drums. Through the second phase of recording, we were joined by Mira Stanley, who I met previously co-writing over zoom. She drove all the way from Nashville to add her voice, and she fit into the fold so well that she has since relocated to Portland and is now a full-fledged member of the band. Throughout this process, I found myself returning to a poem Dr. Clarisa Pinkola Estes, the Mexican-American writer best known for the book Women Who Run With the Wolves. The full poem is worth seeking out, but these lines in particular resonated with me deeply: One of the most calming and powerful actions you can do to intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your soul. Soul on deck shines like gold in dark times. The light of the soul throws sparks, can send up flares, builds signal fires, causes proper matters to catch fire. To display the lantern of soul in shadowy times like these - to be fierce and to show mercy toward others; both are acts of immense bravery and greatest necessity. Struggling souls catch light from other souls who are fully lit and willing to show it. If you would help to calm the tumult, this is one of the strongest things you can do. The impact of this poem is most plainly reflected in the artwork for the album that Mira and I put together, but those sparks and the heat of the flames Dr. Estes talks about are hopefully going to be seen and felt throughout each of these songs. The kinds of brief or lingering lights that will help draw us all closer to one another and allow us to make those necessary connections, be they soul deep and permanent (We could find some light and plant a perfect garden, cultivate ideas, watch their petals open, “Inspiration”) or brief and familiar. Fine thanks and you.

Corcovado at Midnight - An Astrud, Joao Gilberto Tribute

Icehouse

Doors 3:00pm · Show 5:00pm

$20 adv / $27 dos

Eliza Wheaton graces the stage with an elegant tribute to the timeless Astrud and João Gilberto, the mother and father of bossa nova. Singing classics such as “The Girl from Ipanema,” “Água de Beber,” and “Corcovado,” Eliza transports audiences to a small room in Rio de Janeiro with its window open as the rhythms of Brazil and the ocean drift softly inside. This memorable performance celebrates not only the birth and revolution of bossa nova, but also the feeling of saudade—that uniquely Brazilian sense of longing. It invites listeners to slow down, lean in, and experience the romance, restraint, and quiet emotion that define the genre.

Obi Original, The Black AtlanticsScene bands

Icehouse

Doors 8:00pm · Show 9:00pm

$10 dos

*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.

Sera Cahoone (Solo)

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$20 adv / $27 dos

Sera Cahoone has been a fixture on the Seattle music scene since relocating to the Pacific Northwest in 1998. She played drums with slowcore legends Carissa’s Wierd until they split in 2003. Cahoone joined her CW alums in Band of Horses, playing on their certified Gold 2006 album Everything All the Time. That same year, Sera Cahoone released a self-titled debut that established her as a singular songwriter and gifted guitarist. Cahoone signed with Sub Pop soon after, releasing 2008’s Only as the Day Is Long and 2012’s Deer Creek Canyon. She followed the Sub Pop run by self-releasing 2017’s rollicking and raucous From Where I Started. In the 8 years following that album, Sera Cahoone experienced profound loss. She channeled the heartbreak into writing songs, playing shows, and developing her skills as a producer and drummer, producing three records for friends like Dean Johnson and Margo Cilker. Sera Cahoone is currently putting the finishing touches on her new album, due out later this year from Sub Pop.

papa mbye - JAKAARLO Tour

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$15 adv / $22 dos

papa mbye writes experimental pop songs threading flourishes of electronic, R&B, soul, and more. Born in The Gambia, raised in North Minneapolis, and a relative newcomer to making music after starting as a visual artist, he’s taken strides in his sound in a short time. With his new self-produced EP, JAKAARLO, he brings his voice into focus, exercising restraint in arrangements while pushing his craft forward. Songs burst with color, texture, and hooks. JAKAARLO is a meditation on closeness. Not just the kind shared between lovers, but the elusive kind that drifts between memory, distance, and desire. The title, which translates from Wolof as “to be close to”, is borrowed from a song by the late Senegalese musician N'dongo Lo appearing on his 2005 album Adouna. With JAKAARLO, mbye channels that sense of appreciation for the entirety of love, the real and the raw, the fleeting and finite, the spaces between people, tense, messy, and beautiful. Joined by a cast of collaborators, mbye wields layers of instrumentation and voice into vibrant, future-facing material that declares his arrival as both a visionary producer and performer. The mood board for JAKAARLO spans the music of his youth (Youssou N'Dour, N'dongo Lo) and the boundless off-kilter pop of Jai Paul, alongside mbye’s friends and contemporaries: Minneapolis artists Young Dervish, vlush, KINFU, and Ryan Olson (Bon Iver, Gayngs, Poliça), who contributed on the album. papa mbye’s music rumbles, rattles, and darts between modes, welcoming high-wattage basslines, guitar riffs, and synth tones in a hyperactive, mesmeric mix. At the center is his emotive voice, capable of raspy croon and howling falsetto.

THE SCHIZOPHONICS - Burning Floor Tour, Special Guest FEVER DOG, The Ugly Cowboys

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 7:00pm

$18 adv / $22 dos

Purchase Tickets Through Ticketmaster Only: The Schizophonics- Amps screaming. No exit in sight. The Schizophonics kick the door in and never let it close. This San Diego–based three-piece delivers a live show that’s loud and dangerously fun—an all-gas, no-brakes blast of feedback and groove. It’s full-contact rock ’n’ roll: high voltage, high velocity, and sharpened to a blade. The band features Pat Beers on vocals and guitar, Lety Beers on drums, and Sarah Linton on bass. Together they unleash a fuzz-soaked, funk-fueled attack built on pounding rhythm and feral energy. Every song hits like a charge. Every set feels like the floor might give out. Blink and you miss something. Stand still and you get run over. Forged on the road and fueled by motion, The Schizophonics have torn through stages in fourteen countries, earning a reputation as a must-see live act that turns rooms upside down. Channeling the raw spirit of James Brown, Iggy Pop, Jimi Hendrix, Little Richard, and The Sonics, they strip rock back to its most dangerous elements—and set them loose. Behind the chaos is precision. Behind the noise are hooks that bite. The Schizophonics are currently finishing their fourth full-length album, due Summer 2026. Fever Dog- Formed in 2007 by a group of 6th graders in the California Desert, FEVER DOG have been electrifying audiences and earning the adulation of fans with their signature explosive sound and over the top stage show throughout the United States & Europe for years. Danny Graham (Vocals, Guitar,) Quanah Lienau (Vocals, Guitar) Jaxon Fischer, (Vocals, Bass) & Joshua Adams (Vocals, Drums) make-up the ensemble of the group which operates on one simple credo;“ACTION!” This single word serves as their mission statement. A creative thru-line that shoots through their dynamic recordings, performances, & personal lives which leaves a lasting effect on the public that is undeniable. Having shared the stage and tour bills with such greats as WOLFMOTHER, FATSO JETSON, ANGEL, & many, many more over their tenure in Rock & Roll, FEVER DOG continues to push the envelope; innovating upon the time honored tradition of rock bands who are loved by fans for the quality of their work and magnetism of their persona. By giving the people what they’ve craved for so long, FEVER DOG amasses an ever growing community of true fanatics in every city they land in. These fanatics are invited to come along on the band’s soaring flight to the top; captivating the minds and hearts of all they reach along the way. The Ugly Cowboys- The Ugly Cowboys are a 3-piece punkabilly/queer-punk/indie-rock/numerous-other-genres band based out of Minnesota. Although ugly, they are best known for their onstage antics, clever lyrics, dynamic songwriting, and unparalleled stage presence. Their music is for the modern person who prefers their drinks strong, morals loose, and billionaires nonexistent. First time listeners are known to blush, laugh, and relate deeply to The Ugly Cowboys...just be sure to bring an umbrella (there will be sweat).

BUZZ KULL, KONTRAVOID

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$25 adv / $32 dos

Kontravoid's masked mystique has remained for over a decade. Ever since the release of his self-titled LP in 2012, the Canadian-born, Los Angeles-based Cameron Findlay has perfected dark pop with an oeuvre that teeters between the EBM, electro, and goth genres. His productions, such as 2019's "Too Deep" and 2021's "Faceless," dive to the most derelict corners of foggy, strobe-lit clubs—there is no choice but to dance. But there is an uncanny softness and obvious songwriting ability to compose heart-wrenching songs that are both captivating and drenched in melancholy. 2018's "Undone" has been a fan favorite since it came out on Berlin's Fleisch Records. Onstage, Kontravoid demands the audience's attention with a powerful performance that balances his specific concoction of harsh beats with his signature bassline rhythmic patterns. He's toured alongside Boy Harsher, ADULT., Drab Majesty, and Hide, and has remixed the likes of Schwefelgelb and Kris Baha. Truly a man of the shadows, Kontravoid is an unparalleled fixture in the dark electronic arena.

Voulouse, Jake Manzi, CBScene bands

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$15 adv / $22 dos

An evening of musical musings from two of Minneapolis's finest songwriters, along with a record release from LA's Jake Manzi. Voulouse: Voulouse is the recording project of Minneapolis-based songwriter Jacquelyn Beaupré (she/her). Formerly of Milwaukee-based experimental Americana duo Blessed Feathers. Beaupré’s latest explores spirituality, environmental textures and workings of the heart. The new project features collaborations with Marty Brueggemann and Jeff Patlingrao (of Honeytone Studios), Pat Keen (of Humbird) and the vocal harmonies of sister Jamie Sue Beaupré. voulouse’s first single, “Divine Light,” was released fall of 2023, and they are currently finishing their debut album. Jake Manzi: Jake Manzi is a Los Angeles based singer/songwriter, raised in Western Massachusetts. With a subtle touch for turning up pure song-stuff out of life, channeling the likes of Marshall Crenshaw and Tom Petty, of Lucinda Williams and Bruce Springsteen, Manzi offers you his singular take on what contemporary pop-rock can be. Opening for acts like Dawes, NRBQ, Ron Sexsmith, Lori McKenna, and M. Ward and collaborating with artists like Don Was, Mikaela Davis, and Madison Cunningham, Jake Manzi is a songwriter to be reckoned with and a unique talent to be enjoyed. He is currently touring on his 3rd LP, Getting Somewhere. CB: CB. is Texas-born Minnesota-bloomed interdisciplinary artist Christian Bardin (they/she), whose music has hard and soft edges + features wild vocals -- “Joni Mitchell strapped to a rocket.” They composed the short opera YR GOD MY GOD through MN Opera’s MNiatures commission (YouTube), have sung backup for Aby Wolf, Eric Mayson, Theo Langason, and Daniel Bonespur, had a long career in theater, and had a poem about restringing a guitar published through Queer Voices. Debut album SHORTS (as a trans nonbinary person who came out in my 30s, I haven't always known how to be myself, but I have always felt like myself when I'm wearing *shorts*) out on Aura Vortex Records <3 ig: c_bard

Kiefer at Icehouse, Shibo

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$20 adv / $27 dos

Kiefer Bio- One of LA’s best kept musical secrets, Kiefer has been described as a musician who doesn’t play keys with his fingers, but with his soul, which just about sums up in as simple terms as possible the artistry of this truly gifted individual who has re-defined that happy place between jazz improvisation and hip-hop beat-making. His distinctive musical style, which he calls ‘Over The Breaks,’ reaches new heights of creativity on Memory Bomb, his solo debut for Blue Note Records. Raised in San Diego, Kiefer Shackelford’s upbringing consisted of parents who were both aerospace engineers and keen pianists who both influenced him in their own way. His mother taught him at a very young age how to read music and play piano including simple Bach minuets. His father was a big lover of jazz, and Blue Note in particular, whose records included the hard bop of Sonny Clark and the soul jazz of Gene Harris. Kiefer would endlessly listen to Kind Of Blue, and after reading Miles Davis’s biography at 13, he knew he wanted to become a jazz musician. All during high school he studied jazz piano with a local teacher and went on to attend UCLA where Blue Note legend guitarist Kenny Burrell, who was head of the jazz program, became one of his tutors all through his college career. After college Kiefer got signed to Stones Throw Records where he began to establish his musical identity and gain notice with a series of releases including Happysad, Between Days, and It’s Ok, B U. His musical resume now includes collabs with Dr. Dre, De La Soul, Pete Rock, Anderson .Paak, Kaytranada, Terrace Martin, and many others. Back in 2021 he’d heard that the legendary Don Was, President of Blue Note Records, was taking an interest his work and when time came to look for new partnerships to help him communicate his art to an appreciative audience and he realized that Blue Note would be a great place to do just that. He regards being signed to Blue Note as an “awesome gift” and a huge honor as well as a sentimental full circle moment after having grown up listening to Blue Note. The new collective project FATHERS—with Kiefer, bassist CARRTOONS, drummer Nate Smith, and producer Kenneth Blume—was the first full-length album on the label to feature the keyboardist. Kiefer is a great believer in embracing new influences and new styles by way of collaboration with others and that’s where the journey to his first Blue Note leader album starts. His first priority was to get his two best friends—CARRTOONS and Shibo—to co-produce the album with him as they completely understood his sound, his harmony and were both extremely adept at drum programming. This mindset of innovation through collaboration extended to the inclusion of a whole host of vocalists, rappers and stellar musicians to produce interesting combinations leading to something new and exciting that still sounded like a Kiefer thing. The album title ‘Memory Bomb’ is the poetic way of saying ‘A Dream.’ For Kiefer, there are three types, the sort you experience when you sleep, the wishful longing type, and the ambitious type - and those themes populate the direction of some, if not all, of the songs on this album. There’s a real lyrical feel to Memory Bomb as it tells a story, and thanks to its improvisational moments, one that changes every time you listen to it. It’s wistful, poetic, and groove driven all connected by that central feeling of being in a dreamscape of Kiefer’s making. He describes the creative process for this LP as being driven by the need to find a creative space between jazz and hip-hop and the starting point involved the inclusion of acclaimed drummer Nate Smith, who lays it down on the smacking “Overture.” Kiefer says Smith “can play hip-hop, sound like he’s playing for Steely Dan, or for Betty Carter, or odd meters for Dave Holland, funk for Vulfpeck - he can do all these things and sound signature in all of them.” He expresses the same level of admiration for the other contributors across the album: rappers Tony Stone and Erick the Architect who trade verses on “NewLevels NewDevils”; hip-hop trio Planet Giza who light up the groove-laden “BusyForYa”; saxophonist Walter Smith III and guitarist Flanafi who create the evocative textures of the wistful title track “Memory Bomb.” The album also features contributions from the likes of Cisco Swank, Luke Titus, Relyae, Rae Khalil, Moonchild’s Amber Navran, Phil Beaudreau, Gareth Donkin, and Omari Jazz. Kiefer describes most of the people on the LP as his LA ‘hangouts,’ some old, some new, but he makes special mention of Shibo, a beat maker he met at UCLA who introduced Kiefer to the world of Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Low End Theory, and others which had a profound influence on his creative path. Over the past several years the constellation of talents heard across Memory Bomb have thrived in that space that Kiefer describes as ‘Over The Breaks,’ a term derived from a J Dilla track which for Kiefer means any artist who continues to push those boundaries. Shibo Bio- Shibo is the solo project of bassist and producer Erik Shiboski. A Bay Area native and a staple of the Northeast LA music community, Shibo is a longtime friend and collaborator of Kiefer’s, serving as a co-producer and primary artist on Kiefer’s upcoming album. His bass playing and production are also featured in the work of BROCKHAMPTON, Tkay Maidza, Jay Prince, Planet Giza, Nick Dorian, and others. His debut album, featuring his unique brand of musicianship and synth psychedelia, is set to drop later this year.

Hiss Golden Messenger: I'm People Tour

Icehouse

Doors 7:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$35 adv / $45 dos

*$75 VIP Add on! In The Middle Of It - Official Lyric Video 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.

Hiss Golden Messenger, Sam Amidon

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Fonville, Fribush

Icehouse

Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm

$20 adv / $20 dos

Fonville x Fribush is the brand new musical collaboration from acclaimed drummer Corey Fonville (Butcher Brown) and in-demand organist Sam Fribush. Like a hip-hop link up from the 90s, the pair’s collective ear, musical talents and friendship pushes the limits of the organ trio sound into a more youthful, tasty style of blue collar jazz. The trio features a rotating cast of guitarists, including Charlie Hunter, Alan Good Parker and Morgan Burrs. Songs like “I Couldn’t Love You More” and “Blue Chips” immerse audiences in Atlantic Coast soundscapes of their hometown roots in North Carolina and Virginia. Corey Fonville climbed the ranks among the East Coast’s most sought-after drummers and producers for hip-hop, jazz and R&B in recent years. As a founding member of Butcher Brown, he’s performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk and toured the world, in addition to musical collaborations with ESPN and producing albums for artists like Ledesi, DJ Jazzy Jeff and more. Sam Fribush is also one of the freshest young bandleaders and collaborators, known for his signature aesthetic and voice – a vintage 1957 C3 Hammond Organ. “Our intention is to take this music into the future,” Fribush says. "We’re trying to expand the rules about what organ trios can do.” Listen to the debut Fonville x Fribush EP – ‘R&B Organ Trio’ featuring Charlie Hunter – out New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026. Fonville x Fribush will also drop their debut LP, ‘What Day Is It’ featuring Alan Good Parker, available exclusively on vinyl via WarHen Records.

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective

Icehouse

Doors 4:00pm · Show 5:00pm

$20 adv / $25 dos

A dynamic group of Flamenco dancers and musicians dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich art of flamenco in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area.

Harriet Tubman

Icehouse

Doors 5:00pm · Show 7:00pm

$30 adv / $40 dos

The music group “Harriet Tubman” formed in 1998 when drummer JT Lewis, guitarist Brandon Ross and bassist Melvin Gibbs came together to start a band with meaning. Named after the heroic African American slave who risked her life to escape from slavery and help more than 300 others to do the same, Harriet Tubman is deeply inspired by the ideals of freedom. The trio’s music — a fusion of soul, rock, jazz, and blues — examines the depths of these genres for their own unique liberated musical expression. The band counts Jimi Hendrix, Ornette Coleman, and Parliament-Funkadelic as contributors to its musical DNA. Guitarist and singer Brandon Ross, bassist Melvin Gibbs, and drummer J.T. Lewis have collaborated with artists as diverse as Cassandra Wilson, Living Colour, Lou Reed, Herbie Hancock, Henry Threadgill, Sting, Arrested Development, the Rollins Band, David Murray and Meshell Ndegeocello. Their own sound is pure and liberated musical expression — a deep and soulful meditation on the concept of freedom. Integrating sampling and other digital methods into a compelling genre-defying sound, Harriet Tubman embraces the pioneering spirit of jazz. Re-contextualizing musical technology to create innovative compositions is an important part of the African American tradition, and the trio sees Harriet Tubman as its contribution to that tradition. In essence, “Harriet Tubman” makes music that is a fusion of soul, rock, jazz, blues, and avant-garde.

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective

Icehouse

Doors 4:00pm · Show 5:00pm

$20 adv / $25 dos

A dynamic group of Flamenco dancers and musicians dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich art of flamenco in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area.