Stage

Among the trailblazers of the "Minneapolis Sound,” the iconic punk-pop-art-dance band, the Suburbs, have been shaping music for more than four decades. The Suburbs perform and introduce us to Matt Wilson of Trip Shakespeare fame. Stage features intimate collaborations by your favorite local musicians, and the musicians they want you to know about.

Growing out of the Minneapolis house show community, Gully Boys’ infectious Grunge power pop sound and playful genre bending has launched them into nationwide success. Gully Boys performs and introduces us to SoulFlower. Stage features intimate collaborations by your favorite local musicians, and the musicians they want you to know about.

Grammy nominated guitarist, producer and host Cory Wong and his 9-piece band push the boundaries of contemporary funk and R&B music in a high voltage performance led by rhythm guitar. Cory Wong performs and introduces us to Misty Boyce. Stage features intimate collaborations by your favorite local musicians, and the musicians they want you to know about.

After a long hiatus from a career that included collaborations with the likes of Lizzo and touring with the Violent Femmes, Your Smith is back with music that mixes 1970’s pop with earnest songwriting. Your Smith performs and introduces us to Raffaella. STAGE features intimate collaborations by your favorite local musicians, and the musicians they want you to know about.

Opening for acts such as Joan Jett and The Hold Steady, Kiss the Tiger’s magnetic rock and roll and dynamically powerful performances electrify crowds across the country. Kiss the Tiger performs and introduces us to Diane. STAGE features intimate collaborations by your favorite local musicians, and the musicians they want you to know about.

For the first time in decades iconic Minnesota rockers Soul Asylum return to the 7th St Entry with a show like you have never seen before. STAGE features intimate collaborations by your favorite local musicians, and the musicians they want you to know about. Tonight Soul Asylum introduces you to Loki's Folly.

Blending substance and soul, Tall Paul's Hip-hop draws from personal experience and provides thought provoking commentary on issues affecting Indigenous and diverse communities as a whole. On STAGE your favorite local musicians introduce you to the musicians they want you to know about. Tonight's show also features a performance by Joe Rainey.

Mining the roots of Americana, folk, and soul music, Chastity Brown's songs are remarkably timely, modern and forward thinking. On STAGE your favorite local musicians introduce you to the musicians they want you to know about. Tonight's performance features singer songwriter Humbird.

The Cactus Blossoms meld soulful 70s- inspired sound with classic country and old school pop roots in a style that is completely original. On STAGE your favorite local musicians introduce you to the musicians they want you to know about. Tonight’s performance also features Jack Klatt.

Tonight buzzworthy Rock and Roll 4-piece Night Moves pairs massive pop hooks with yearning melancholy, in a head-spinning swirl of layered synths, harmonica, and guitar. On STAGE your favorite local musicians introduce you to the musicians they want you to know about. Featuring a performance by Shady Cove.

From contributing to Hamilton Mixtape to writing for the New York Times, Dessa's is a multi-talented singer, rapper and writer. On this episode of STAGE Dessa performs and introduces to South African and Minnesota based ensemble 29:11. STAGE features intimate collaborations by your favorite local musicians, and the musicians they want you to know about.

As part of The Cedar Commissions, three of Minnesota’s most innovative emerging composers and musicians perform world premieres. Their music ranges from electro soul, funk, traditional Hmong folk music eco-horror. This is new music you won't hear anywhere else but live at the Cedar Cultural Center