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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Sunday 3/26/23 - Jenna Graves ($12 cover)
Jenna Graves is a singer song writer local to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jenna has always been inspired by artists such as Adele and Amy Winehouse and brings powerful vocals to her original songs. Her...
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Thursday 3/30/23 - Amanda B. Perry | International Treasures ($12 cover)
Amanda B. Perry is a Twin Cities musician who brings passion and drama to the stage through powerful vocals, and soaring piano chords. In a pop/soul/americana style. Amanda specializes in writing...
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Friday 3/31/23 - Whale in the Thames + 5cent Reality ($10 cover)
Whale in the Thames is a band built on Rock, Wood, Liquid and Love. Formed in October 2011 when best friends got together for a trip underground to the Basement of Basements to have a jam/reunion....
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Saturday 4/1/23 - Kraig Jarret Johnson and Friends ($15 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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Sunday 4/2/23 - The Larry McDonough Aster Sunday Jazz Series ($10 cover)
Larry McDonough Aster Sunday Jazz Series presents classic jazz on the first Sunday of the month. Past shows have covered the music of Chet Baker, Chick Corea, Tony Bennett, Bill Evans, and Larry...
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Thursday 4/6/23 - TJD Presents: Lena Elizabeth ($10 cover)
TJD is on a mission to discover the best new, and emerging artists in the area, and he's bringing them to the Aster stage! Each month discover your next new favorite artist.
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Friday 4/7/23 - The Stanley Kipper Project w/ Lightnin Joe Peterson ($10 cover)
Stanley formed Stanley Kipper Project as a trio last year, with bass player Tommy Peterson and guitarist Andrew Wozniak or B3/pianist Lightnin’ Joe Peterson, depending on availability.
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Saturday 4/8/23 - Harbor & Home ($10 cover)
Harbor & Home is an alternative rock band from minneapolis, mn. Their sound embodies modern roots americana with classic rock n’ roll. Following the release of their first album “dark days” in 2014...
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Sunday 4/9/23 - The Way Back Yard Boys w/ Jess Smith ($7 cover)
"The Way Back Yard" is an Americana fiddle band based in Minneapolis that centers its sound around three part harmonies. They draw their inspiration from collaborative singing bands like Crosby...
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Thursday 4/13/23 - Boots & Needles + Sugar On the Roof ($15 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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Friday 4/14/23 - Billy Johnson’s Black Dog High ($12 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 4/15/23 - Twin Citizen + Ryan Picone Quartet ($10 cover)
At the beginning of the Covid-19 winter of our discontent, Adam Lifto, Joe Hartly, Paul Narlock, Will Hanson and Joe Diaz met through social media to form the band Twin Citizen as a project that...
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Sunday 4/16/23 - Mathew Loren Lochner + Ryan Lee Jones ($10 cover)
Mathew Loren Lochner is a singer/songwriter originally from Duluth, Minnesota, where the influences of folk artists such as Bob Dylan and Charlie Parr first found their way into his music. His...
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Thursday 4/20/23 - Graham Bramblett + Doug Collins ($10 cover)
Graham Bramblett was born in Texas and has called Missouri, Tennessee and Minnesota home. He has released three projects- ‘Under The Lights’ and ‘Standard Harmony’ and ‘The Great Inbetween’ - as...
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Friday 4/21/23 - Mostly Trees with special guest Chandler ($5 cover)
Mostly Trees is a 4-piece band from Minneapolis, known for their take on guitar driven rock that ranges from grunge to dream pop. Their new style is a stripped down version of their earlier work...
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Saturday 4/22/23 - Twin Citizen + Ryan Picone Quartet ($8 cover)
AirLands is intimate - and then sometimes reaches for the burning sun. There are drums, four parts, a cello, guitars, bass and a saxophone when it’s hot. There are more harmonies than shred but a...
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Sunday 4/23/23 - Kid Dakota Does the Music of Merle Haggard ($10 cover)
Darren Jackson (Kid Dakota, Olympic Hopefuls) plays an entire set of outlaw country from the number one outlaw himself, Merle Haggard. Step back in time to a Bakersfield honkey-tonk with music from...
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Thursday 4/27/23 - MNAKED Curated by Nick Hensley ($7 cover)
MNAKED RETURNS!
(A storyteller night of sorts… chopping it down to just the bare essentials featuring great local Minnesota Music and reimagined covers) EST 2005
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Friday 4/28/23 - Paperbacks + The Gated Communit ($10 cover)
Paperbacks is an indie pop band based in southern Minnesota, helmed by Minneapolis tunesmith Sven-Erik Olsen (vocals & guitar), whose tuneful, dreamy Beatlesque pop gems are brought to life by...
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Saturday 4/29/23 - An evening with Wilkinson James ($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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Sunday 4/30/23 - Sarah Ohr Trio featuring Paul Odegaard ($10 cover)
The Sarah Ohr – Paul Odegaard Trio is the result of an experiment in trust. Sarah Ohr resides in Eau Claire, WI, and she was drawn to the harp at a young age because of its beautiful, healing...
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Thursday 5/4/23 - Emmy Woods + Sammie Jean Cohen ($10 cover)
Emmy Woods was born and raised on an old dirt road in small town North Dakota and currently resides in Saint Paul, Minnesota. With hints of country, folk, and blues, Emmy’s songs showcase both her...
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Friday 5/5/23 - The Changeups with special guest Waltzing on Waves ($12 cover)
Alternative Americana rock band, The Changeups, are based in Minneapolis fronted by vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Alicia Kay. The lineup consists of co-founder and guitarist/songwriter Jimmy...
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Saturday 5/6/23 - Twins of Franklin + Lakewood Cemetery ($15 cover)
The Twins of Franklin are not, in fact, twins. They are two dear friends and Minneapolis musicians Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou. After being regularly mistaken as twins for years as best friends...
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Sunday 5/7/23 - The Larry McDonough Aster Sunday Jazz Series ($10 cover)
Larry McDonough Aster Sunday Jazz Series presents classic jazz on the first Sunday of the month. Past shows have covered the music of Chet Baker, Chick Corea, Tony Bennett, Bill Evans, and Larry...
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Friday 5/12/23 - Danger Pins Release Show ($10 cover)
Danger Pins are Shannon Pettini (vocals and guitar) and Joseph Pettini (percussion and vocals). Original electric Americana and select reimagined covers.
Music 9pm - 11pm
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Saturday 5/13/23 - Bleek & Grimm w/ John Magnuson Trio ($10 cover)
Bleek & Grimm is a psychedelic/folk/rock duo made up of Aaron Seymour and Craig Teiken. Lead singer/songwriter Aaron Seymour has been a part of Twin Cities music for a long time, having released...
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Sunday 5/14/23 - Mama’s Night Out - Becky Schlegel & Mother Banjo ($15 cover)
Becky Schlegel & Mother Banjo leave the kids at home and team up for a special Mother's Day show, featuring a fun mix of folk and country tunes!
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Friday 5/26/23 - Nathan Griner + Boots & Needles ($15 cover)
Nathan Griner’s style has evolved through his years of performance. He has found his home with a style reminiscent of The Lumineers meet the instrumentation stylings of Shakey Graves. He is...
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Friday 6/2/23 - Jason Walsmith (of The Nadas – solo acoustic) ($25 cover)
Jason has spent the last 28 years living the racontourist lifestyle as the co-lead singer of his band, The Nadas. Throughout his music career he has been the proud owner of sixteen different tour...
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Sunday 6/4/23 - The Larry McDonough Aster Sunday Jazz Series ($10 cover)
Larry McDonough Aster Sunday Jazz Series presents classic jazz on the first Sunday of the month. Past shows have covered the music of Chet Baker, Chick Corea, Tony Bennett, Bill Evans, and Larry...
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