Aster Cafe
The Aster Cafe is located under the trees on the prettiest street in Minneapolis. Overlooking the mighty Mississippi river and the skyline of the city, the Aster is a candle-lit restaurant-bar with a sweet European patio. Live music, great brunches, craft beers and cocktails, and a thoughtful wine list add up to City Pages calling us the “best place to go on a first date”. Our menu is fresh (no deep fryers!) and inventive. We also have lovely spaces for events and weddings, which you can...
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Sunday Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons ($5 cover)
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....
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Friday 5/20/22 - John Swardson + Joe George ($15 cover)
Based in Minneapolis, John Swardson writes songs that bleed through the holes in the soles of his boots. "A songwriter of uncommon emotional detail, depth, and empathy."
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Saturday 5/21/22 - Coolidge Reunion Show ($8 cover)
After a little more than a decade-long break from playing, Coolidge announces their triumphant return to thecstsge and reintroduces their original brand of alt-country and Americana rock to the...
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Friday 5/27/22 - Sophie Javna + Ted Greenbaum ($10 cover)
This is Sophie and Ted's musical debut together! Drawn to jazz at a young age, Sophie Javna has performed with bands throughout Oregon and Colorado. She offers an intimate and soulful musical...
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Saturday 5/28/22 - Kraig Jarret Johnson and Friends ($20 cover)
Kraig Jarret Johnson is an American songwriter, singer, guitarist and recording artist from Minneapolis who has performed and recorded with Run Westy Run, The Jayhawks, Golden Smog, Iffy, Joseph...
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Friday 6/3/22 - Cassandra Cole + Chris Mason ($10 cover)
Californian turned Minnesotan, Cassandra Cole is a songwriter, visual artist, actor, athlete, and mother. Cole specializes in songwriting that showcases life’s rich tapestry - and refines each...
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Saturday 6/4/22 - An evening with Tim Mahoney ($20 cover)
Tim Mahoney, who calls Minnesota’s Twin Cities home, found himself in creative territory vastly different from the love-and-breakup pop songs that have been his calling card for more than two...
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Friday 6/10/22 - Space Ambulance + Rafta ($8 cover)
Space Ambulance is the improvisational collaboration between guitarist Nick Baker (Maria & the Coins, Yarp, Fragile Canyons), drummer Ryan Barrett (Lazy Scorsese, Space Hug), and bassist Matt...
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Friday 6/17/22 - Billy Johnson & The Hillcats ($10 cover)
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...
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Saturday 6/18/22 - The Maeflies ($12 cover)
The Maeflies return to The Aster for a hot summer show AND the release of their new single "HENRYVILLE". Get ready for a big list of songs, with their richest harmonies and full fleet of...
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Friday 6/24/22 - Andy Ulseth Album Release Show with Emily Haavik ($15 cover)
Andy Ulseth is a craftsman songwriter from Minnesota. A state known for brutal winters, and liberal politics. His folk songs highlight the vivid and visceral minutiae of the modern world rather...
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Saturday 6/25/22 - David Harland ($10 cover)
David Harland has felt the pull of music all of his life. His music has been described as innovative, introspective and expressive. David is a fingerstyle guitarist and singer/songwriter in the...
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