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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Wednesday 8/17/22 - Hannah von der Hoff Residency w/ TBA ($10 cover)
Hannah von der Hoff is soulful, real and raw like salt of the earth - a mixture of genres cross-pollinated into rock & roll with a heavy soul, jazz & roots hand. Minneapolis born...
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Thursday 8/18/22 - Francis Emil Johnson with special guest TBA ($10 cover)
FRANCIS EMIL JOHNSON is a Twin Cities songwriter whose original tunes borrow from country folk and Bossa Nova traditions. His latest release, "Dumb Punchlines" is an alternative folk/rock journey...
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Friday 8/19/22 - AirLands + St. Anthony Mann ($12 cover)
Kevin Calaba, lead singer of Indie Collective AirLands, will downsize into a smaller cafe performance, breathing life into songs that were meant both for the weight of a mountain, and/or the bare...
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Saturday 8/20/22 - Space Hug + Dayna Koehn ($10 cover)
Space Hug is a sonic blend of female vocals, jangly guitar, ethereal keys and driving rhythm. Their Indie Pop sound draws comparisons to Metric and No Doubt.
Music 9pm - 11pm
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Wednesday 8/24/22 - Hannah von der Hoff Residency w/ Maya Elena ($10 cover)
Hannah von der Hoff is soulful, real and raw like salt of the earth - a mixture of genres cross-pollinated into rock & roll with a heavy soul, jazz & roots hand. Minneapolis born...
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Thursday 8/25/22 - Hyooman + The KEY KIDS ($10 cover)
Hyooman sprouted from the bedroom of songwriter Leng Moua, fueled by his desire to reconnect with his inner fan and love for music. Soon the band was formed, joined by Elise Bremer (keys and...
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Friday 8/26/22 - Senor Blues + Jessica Skilar ($7 cover)
Senor Blues is:
Michael Leville, drums
Tom Betting, guitar/vocals
Paul Chamberlain, guitar/vocals
Marshall Onsrud, bass/comedic banter
Lisa Tradewell, vocals
Sara Jeddeloh, violin
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Saturday 8/27/22 - Mustang 87 ($15 cover)
What do you get when you put two excitable teens in the basement together with a bunch of musical toys and Mountain Dew, send them off into the adult world to carve their own paths for a few...
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Wednesday 8/31/22 - Hannah von der Hoff Residency w/ Theyself ($10 cover)
Hannah von der Hoff is soulful, real and raw like salt of the earth - a mixture of genres cross-pollinated into rock & roll with a heavy soul, jazz & roots hand. Minneapolis born...
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Friday 9/2/22 - The Midnight Choir Social Club ($10 cover)
With a sound born in New Orleans' gospel tents and on muddy water's front porch, the The Midnight Choir Social Club's deep pocket drums and bass, melodic guitar and heartfelt vocals deliver gospel...
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Saturday 9/3/22 - The Way Back Yard Boys + Gabe Roderick ($5 cover)
The Way Back Yard Boys sing three part harmony fiddle music. Some folk, bluegrass, Americana standards and originals. We got our name from playing backyard shows, when those were the only shows you...
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Friday 9/9/22 - An Evening with John Swardson and Bad Blood ($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."
His catalog includes...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Friday 9/16/22 - NICK HENSLEY & The Love Songs For Angry Men ($8 cover)
With Laura Perkins
Nick Hensley
& The Love Songs For Angry Men,
The Acoustic Solo, Duo, Trio & occasional
Full Band (with the terrible name)
From Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Saturday 9/24/22 - Kid Dakota with special guests Fathom Lane ($12 cover)
Formed in 1999, Kid Dakota released two albums on LOW's Chairkicker's Union - “So Pretty” (2002), and “The West is the Future” (2004) - and four albums on Graveface Records - “A Winner's Shadow”...
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Friday 9/30/22 - Katy Vernon and Paul Odegaard ($15 cover)
Paul Odegaard and Katy Vernon have been collaborating for more than ten years on three records, and are continuing to experiment and grow their creative partnership.
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Saturday 10/15/22 - Courtney Yasmineh and her Americana Cowboy ($15 cover)
Music video premiere party and concert for her brand new song "Horse That Jumps A Fence" from the album "Red Roses And Cowgirl Dreams" nominated for a Midwest Country Music Org. award for best...
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