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
General reservations are for services where live music is not scheduled. There is no cover charge related to these reservations. On Saturday and Sunday, we are walk-in only from 2:00-5:00, online...
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Wednesday MN Songwriter Showcase Hosted by Nick Hensley (free)
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 Wednesday from 7:30 PM...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 14
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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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Thursday 9/28/23 - An Evening with Liam Gerard ($10 cover)
Liam Gerard is the stage name of a local Minneapolis singer, songwriter, and recording artist whose debut album, Belle and Music, creates a unique multitude of sound which encompasses Pop...
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Friday 9/29/23 - Small Circles w/ Little Jacks ($8 cover)
Small Circles are a three piece psychedelic, fuzz-blues, garage-rock band based out of Minneapolis, MN. Featuring Minneapolis indie-rock veterans Rich Serafin on guitar and vocals, Kevin Sheehy on...
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Saturday 9/30/23 - The Other Ol’ Blue Eyes ($12 cover)
When was the last time you heard a singer/songwriter bust into a fantastic bebop guitar solo? When was the last time you saw a jazz guitarist step up to the vocal mic and bring the audience to...
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Sunday 10/1/23 - The Larry McDonough Aster Sunday Jazz Series ($10 cover)
The Larry McDonough Aster Sunday Jazz Series presents classic jazz on the first Sunday of the month.
We just lost the amazing Tony Bennett on July 21, 2023. Much has been said about his career but...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Friday 10/6/23 - Martin Devaney + Faith Boblett ($12 cover)
Songwriter Martin Devaney is known as the unofficial mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota. Since the release of his first record in 2002, he has released seven full-length albums and a 7-inch EP, along...
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Sunday 10/8/23 - Boots & Needles + Debbie Briggs ($10 cover)
Boots & Needles combines the talents of Lauren Asheim and Dallas Cornell and features Old and New Country Blues, Traditional, and Rockabilly vibes. You may recognize Lauren from past bands...
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Thursday 10/12/23 - Kismet Roundezvous + Emmy Woods ($8 cover)
Kismet Roundezvous is the recent coming together of Lonesome Dan Kase and Dawn Tanner. Bringing a rich and deep background steeped in country blues, folk, ragtime and Americana their music and...
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Friday 10/13/23 - The Maeflies ($12 cover)
The Maeflies first performed 19 years ago…..and they are still delivering the best of original and cover songs, with a fleet of stringed instruments and their unique folk-rock sound!
The Maeflies,...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Saturday 10/14/23 - Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles w/ Nikki Lemire ($15 cover)
Katy Tessman soars to new heights with her eagerly awaited album, “Fly,” marking her return to songwriting and performing after a twenty-year hiatus. The album weaves a tapestry of uplifting...
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Sunday 10/15/23 - David Harland w/ Cierra Alise Hill ($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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Thursday 10/19/23 - Cryote w/ The Walker Brothers Band ($15 cover)
Joshua J Schmidt, also known by his solo moniker, Cryote, has made his mark on the national music scene over the past decade. As the frontman of indie-rock quartet Step Rockets, Cryote blends the...
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Friday 10/20/23 - Wilkinson James 15th Anniversary Show ($10 cover)
Wilkinson James was born in 2008 when Liz Wilkinson and AJ Scheiber met up and merged their singing and songwriting into a musical partnership that one fan described as "the bastard offspring of...
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Saturday 10/21/23- Conor Lee Single Release Show w/ Rachel Bearinger ($10 cover)
Conor Lee is an active sideman and guitarist for a variety of different performing groups in the Twin Cities. When he’s not supporting other musicians, Conor is writing and performing his own...
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Sunday 10/22/23 - The Hang Ups (acoustic) w/ the John Magnuson Trio ($15 cover)
Years ago, John was in a Minneapolis band called the Carpetbaggers. John wrote and sang many of the band's songs. In November of 2020, John released an Indie/Folk-Rock-ish record (with splashes of...
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Thursday 10/26/23 - MNAKED Curated by Nick Hensley ($8 cover)
MNAKED Curated by Nick Hensley Featuring The Color Cold + Lori Lofstrom
MNAKED RETURNS!
(A storyteller night of sorts… chopping it down to just the bare essentials featuring great local Minnesota...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Sunday 10/29/23 - Bill Giese Trio + Taylor James Donskey ($10 cover)
Just when some critters are going into hibernation, songwriting ace Bill Giese is resurfacing with a new band, The Bill Giese Trio, featuring Michael Valentiner and Holle Brian, with some great old...
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Saturday 11/18/23 - Matthew French + Haley E Rydell ($15 cover)
Matthew French is a Minneapolis-based singer, songwriter and Gibson guitar collector who creates music to connect people through shared stories of love and loss. The former minister has grown a...
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Saturday 11/25/23 - An evening with The April Fools ($15 cover)
A killer combo of Minneapolis, MN and Dallas, TX music scene veterans. American Rock and Roll.
“Minnesota quintet, The April Fools, dive deep into the musical rabbit hole on their 4th release...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Thursday 11/30/23 - MNAKED Curated by Nick Hensley ($8 cover)
MNAKED Curated by Nick Hensley Featuring Thomas Abban + Wil Farr of Hurrah a Bolt of Light
MNAKED RETURNS!
(A storyteller night of sorts… chopping it down to just the bare essentials featuring...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Sunday 12/10/23 - Sweet Rhubarb + Barrel Flash ($10 cover)
With inspiration and influences from folk, pop, country, bluegrass, and “this 'n' that,” Sweet Rhubarb brings an eclectic mix of songs written by others and well-crafted originals. Exquisite vocal...
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