“a standard which those other young jazz musicians on the scene can look up to” – All About Jazz   He started out as one of Chicago’s most thrilling young trumpeters. Now he’s an internationally renowned musician, composer and bandleader. Additionally, Marquis Hill has worked tirelessly to break down the barriers that divide musical genres. Furthermore, […]

Add an Andrew Belle VIP Meet & Greet for $30 (Includes Photos + Autographs + 10% merch discount) Before the 5:30pm show (4pm).  Does not include a ticket to the show.     Andrew Belle writes songs by feel. The composition comes first, and then the melody follows. Only after Belle has an internal reaction […]

“echoes of indie-folk, splashes of electro-pop, and a solid foundation of intelligent songcraft” – American Songwriter   Andrew Belle writes songs by feel. The composition comes first, and then the melody follows. Only after Belle has an internal reaction to the composition do the lyrics finally come. Finding the right words to express what has always […]

“irresistible rhythms which [get] the entire audience dancing… it’s actually hard to beat this kind of music – soulful, technically brilliant, sexy and uplifting.” – The ArtsDesk   Afro-Cuban All Stars is a unique orchestra that has always promoted the full range of Cuban music. This ensemble embraces several generations and all musical styles. Additionally, […]

“irresistible rhythms which [get] the entire audience dancing… it’s actually hard to beat this kind of music – soulful, technically brilliant, sexy and uplifting.” – The ArtsDesk   Afro-Cuban All Stars is a unique orchestra that has always promoted the full range of Cuban music. This ensemble embraces several generations and all musical styles. Additionally, […]

“clever lyrics and folk-tinged melodies” – AllMusic   2018 marked twenty-five years since The Crash Test Dummies released their multi-Grammy nominated hit album God Shuffled His Feet. To commemorate the occasion, they embarked on a tour for the first time in twenty years. Moreover, their Anniversary Tour visited venues across North America.  The overwhelming reception prompted […]

“beaming with Southern sassiness and exploding with exuberant force.” – All About Jazz   Since its inception, the JazzMN Orchestra has presented over eighty concerts in its main series. Additionally, they present performances at festivals around the Twin Cities. The music performed by the JazzMN Orchestra spans from the beginnings of jazz to contemporary works by today’s composers. […]

“beaming with Southern sassiness and exploding with exuberant force.” – All About Jazz   Since its inception, the JazzMN Orchestra has presented over eighty concerts in its main series. Additionally, they present performances at festivals around the Twin Cities. The music performed by the JazzMN Orchestra spans from the beginnings of jazz to contemporary works by today’s composers. […]

“authenticity, originality, and passion” – The Bluegrass Situation   A Note From Sam: “The music that my father David Grisman and his close friend, Jerry Garcia, made in the early 1990s (in the house that I grew up in) is not only some of the most timeless acoustic music ever recorded, it also triggers my […]

“a spectacle for the ears” – Folk Works   Yemen Blues is a contradiction in plain sight. They’re a puzzle you unlock by finding the solution inside yourself—solo voices in unison; a collective in many parts. On one level, it’s music at its most direct, its most emotionally emphatic. On another, it’s a spiritual quest, both enlightening […]