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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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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Wednesday 12/1/21 - 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 8 PM to...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Thursday 12/2/21 - The Minneapolis Songwriter Rounds ($10 cover)
Featuring:
Ted Hajnasiewicz
Maura Dunst
Emily Haavik
Lauren Anderson (Idle Empress)
Hosted by: T.J.D.
Music 8-10 pm
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Friday 12/3/21 - Larry McDonough ($10 cover)
Larry McDonough saw Evans perform in the 1970s, and Joel Shapira met Hall when he lived in New York City. Larry and Joel will perform pieces from the classic Evans and Hall recordings...
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Saturday 12/4/21 - 20th Annual Jeff Arundel Holiday Show ($10 cover)
Hear Ye!
The pandemic may have put a damper on a variety of things, but it didn’t leave you in the lurch when it comes to the JA Holiday Show! Back and better than ever, this year’s edition...- Reservation for parties of 2 to 4
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Sunday 12/5/21 - Michael Ray Pfeifer ($8 cover)
Michael Ray Pfeifer is a singer/songwriter who combines a free-wheeling brand of Americana and roots-rock. Michael is joined by saxophonist Dan Andreasen.
Pfeifer has released 4 albums (Juggernaut,...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Wednesday 12/8/21 - 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 8 PM to...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Thursday 12/9/21 - John Magnuson Trio w/ special guest Becky Kapell ($10 cover)
Years ago, John Magnuson was in a Minneapolis band called the Carpetbaggers. John played rhythm guitar and wrote/sang many of the band's songs. The Carpetbaggers enjoyed some notoriety in the...
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Friday 12/10/21 - The Maeflies ($10 cover)
After 2 years, The Maeflies are thrilled to return to The Aster to perform a big list of songs, with their richest harmonies and full fleet of instruments to entertain you. Don't miss this unique...
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Saturday 12/11/21 - Billy Johnson's Black Dog High ($10 cover)
Billy Johnson’s Black Dog High featuring George McKelvey, Mark Mraz, and Scott Best.
Billy Johnson is a singer/songwriter from Minneapolis. Billy was the lead singer of The Hillcats, and is the...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Sunday 12/12/21 - Tim Houlihan, Paul Madsen, & JJ Benson ($10 cover)
Singer-songwriters who lived in Laurel Canyon in the late 1960’s created musical crossovers in folk-and-country-rock that lionized the troubadour as the iconic figurehead of the music scene for a...
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Wednesday 12/15/21 - 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 8 PM to...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Thursday 12/16/21 - The Minneapolis Songwriter Rounds ($10 cover)
Featuring:
Austin James
Katrina Schleisman
Doug Collins
Kashimana
Hosted by: T.J.D.
Music 8-10 pm
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Friday 12/17/21 - A Charlie Brown Christmas with the Nate Hance Trio ($10 cover)
Enjoy an evening of the music you love from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with the Nate Hance Trio, featuring the smooth vocal stylings of Kijana. You’ll hear all those classic tunes, as well as new...
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Sunday 12/19/21 - An evening with Chris Koza ($20 cover)
Composer / Performer Chris Koza is an internationally-recognized Americana artist and has spent the last fifteen years writing and performing amidst the lakes of Minnesota. Both solo and with his...
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Wednesday 12/22/21 - 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 8 PM to...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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Wednesday 12/29/21 - 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 8 PM to...- Reservation for parties of 1 to 4
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