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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General Reservations
Reservations are available for parties of 1-4. For parties of 5-9 please call us at (612) 379-3138 to make a reservation with the host. For parties of 10 or more, please email info@astercafe.com.
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Saturday Bluegrass Brunch with The High 48's (free)
Since forming in 2006, The High 48s have been making music that combines the soulful sound of classic bluegrass with a modern attitude, original songs and a wide range of influences far beyond Bill...
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Sunday Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons (free)
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 1/28/22 - Dan Israel with Chickaboom and Troglodyte ($8 cover)
Dan Israel is a longtime fixture on the Minneapolis music scene. He was the first guest on 89.3 The Current’s “Local Show” and has been called “the hardest working singer-songwriter in Minnesota.”...
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Saturday 1/29/22 - Steve Katz and the Hungry Ghosts ($13 cover)
Described as “a provocative mix of eclectic covers and Katz’s offbeat originals- Truly captivating … minutes” by a not so well known music critic.
Steve Katz– Bass, vocals, composition
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Friday 2/4/22 - 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 2/5/22 - Danger Pins + Hans Schumacher ($10 cover)
Danger Pins are Shannon Pettini (vocals and guitar) and Joseph Pettini (percussion and vocals). Original electric Americana and select reimagined covers.
With special guest Hans Schumacher!
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Wednesday 2/9/22 - MN Songwriter Showcase Hosted by Nick Hensley (free)
Music 7pm-9pm
The Minnesota songwriter showcase
Twin Cities tradition since 2005
Curated by Nick Hensley of Love Songs for Angry Men
Features 12 up-and-coming and veteran songwriters every...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Friday 2/11/22 - An Evening with Liam Gerard ($8 cover)
Liam Gerard is a Minneapolis based singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist. The music is best described as pulsing and melodic, with an attention to reflective/ poetic lyrics based upon...
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Wednesday 2/16/22 - MN Songwriter Showcase Hosted by Nick Hensley (free)
Music 7pm-9pm
The Minnesota songwriter showcase
Twin Cities tradition since 2005
Curated by Nick Hensley of Love Songs for Angry Men
Features 12 up-and-coming and veteran songwriters every...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Friday 2/18/22 - Thunderheads ($10 cover)
Thunderheads are rich and tasty blend of Rock, Americana and Blues influenced songs about life, love and living in an age when time flies by at hyper-speed. Inspired by some of the great album rock...
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Wednesday 2/23/22 - MN Songwriter Showcase Hosted by Nick Hensley (free) -
Music 7pm-9pm
The Minnesota songwriter showcase
Twin Cities tradition since 2005
Curated by Nick Hensley of Love Songs for Angry Men
Features 12 up-and-coming and veteran songwriters every...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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