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. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era. Patty’s eclectic taste gives the band diverse influences including New Orleans Traditional Jazz, Western Swing, Gypsy Melodies, Ragtime Piano Blues, Jug Music and 1930′s Popular Song. Music 11am - 2pm
DOORS 7:00pm SHOW 8:00-10:00pm Bold + gold harmonies straight from Nashville. Winner of the Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and seen on NPR's 'Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea' and the KC Chiefs National Anthem, Goldpine's brand of “aggressive Americana” is a flawless channel for their bold and reminiscent compositions. Husband and wife of 16 years, Goldpine has just released their third album, appropriately titled Three, which collects stories of sorrow, tested-love and space-trips. Mastered by Dave McNair (Shovels & Rope, Lauren Daigle), the album was captured from a mash of actual live performances on the road in 2024, showcasing the duo’s live energy as you would experience it straight from the stage. goldpinemusic.com $18 Cover in Advance and Day Of Show
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DOORS 7:30pm SHOW 8:30-10:30pm Songwriter, Brady Grey is coming back to Aster Cafe for a hometown show! Brady has been living in Arizona for the past 5 years, sun steeping his heartfelt songs in the desert. With nearly 20 years as a full-time musician, Brady has been honing his craft playing over 200 shows a year. Grey pairs his vocal prowess with looping techniques and masterful guitar work to create rich, layered soundscapes. With poignant lyrics and tales of heartbreak and passion, Grey takes us along life’s path, winding in reflection and returning to love. www.bradygrey.com Minneapolis multi-instrumentalist Charlie Bruber, a jazz bassist known for his work with Black Market Brass and Society of Chemists, emerges as a compelling singer-songwriter on his second solo album Prized Burden, a warm yet introspective folk-rock collection influenced by John Martyn and Nick Drake. Written during his honeymoon in Northern New Mexico and shaped by his father’s move into memory care, the album balances comfort with existential depth, reflecting on loss, memory, and acceptance. www.charliebrubermusic.com $15 Cover in Advance and Day Of Show
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DOORS @ 7:30pm SHOW 8:30pm -10:30pm Robert Bly wrote, "Because the world has gone mad, we need to learn the arts and double the madness." That's the plan. For more than forty years, Paul Frantzich has chased songs across stages, back rooms, theaters, bars, churchyards, and living rooms. He still believes they travel farthest when it's just one person with a guitar, a fist-full of songs, and a room willing to lean in. $20 Cover in Advance and Day Of Show
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DOORS 7:00pm SHOW 8:00pm - 10:00pm Witness Trips is a folk singing musician from a little bit of everywhere who writes songs about the life he’s lived and the lives of those around him. Armed with a guitar and a surplus of harmonicas, Witness Trips works to remind a crowd about the ups and downs of the human condition. As he once told Time Magazine, “Life’s a trip worth witnessing, so don’t be so quick to close your eyes.” www.witnesstripsmusic.com SELA RUNN is an indie-folk band led by singer-songwriter Jonathan Seldat. Born from Jonathan's return to his Minnesota roots in 2015, after a musical journey through NYC, LA, and Seattle, SELA RUNN draws inspiration from his father's records which included icons such as James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Springsteen. The newly released single, "Skin to Skin," recorded and produced by the incredible local musician Luke Enyeart, lyrically captivates real-life moments of being vulnerable, sung as if no one but a story and the guitar are present. Jonathan currently calls Minneapolis home. www.selarunn.com $12 tickets In Advance or Day Of Showwww.witnesstripsmusic.com SELA RUNN is an indie-folk band led by singer-songwriter Jonathan Seldat. Born from Jonathan's return to his Minnesota roots in 2015, after a musical journey through NYC, LA, and Seattle, SELA RUNN draws inspiration from his father's records which included icons such as James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Springsteen. The newly released single, "Skin to Skin," recorded and produced by the incredible local musician Luke Enyeart, lyrically captivates real-life moments of being vulnerable, sung as if no one but a story and the guitar are present. Jonathan currently calls Minneapolis home. www.selarunn.com
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DOORS 7:30pm SHOW 8:30pm - 10:30pm "The Friend Ship is a new supergroup." - Diane Miller, host of The Local Show on Minnesota Public Radio’s The Current (89.3). The Friend Ship, features popular local artists Nikki Lemire, Matthew French, Dave Mehling, Marc Severin & Joel Sax. This “supergroup’ started performing together in 2024 on Joel’s debut album and they had so much fun and had such a great response that they joined together to form this new band. The word is out and they have been filling every show with new friends, old friends and music lovers everywhere! The Friend Ship would love to bring their best original songs, sweetest harmonies, and funniest stories for a return engagement to the coolest musical venue in town, the Aster Cafe! $20 Tickets In Advance or Day Of Show
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DOORS 7:30pm SHOW 8:30pm - 10:30pm Minneapolis-based songwriter Matt Caflisch is "a word guy in the best tradition who would comfortably fit in just as easily with early Seventies singer-songwriters as late Seventies punk pop. - Kevin Avery." Caflisch's detailed storytelling coupled with pop melodies culminates in songs that resonate with "good heart, sense of history, [and] well-chosen words... -Robert Christgau." Matt's band since 2023 features Mike Crabtree (Carpetbaggers) on guitar, Davin Odegaard (Rank Strangers) on bass, and John Crist (Dashboard Saviors, Marlee MacLeod) on drums. www.mattcaflisch.com $12 Tickets In Advance or Day Of Show
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DOORS @ 7:00pm SHOW 8:00pm -10:00pm Rosie Daze Band, an award winning band out of Minneapolis (MusicFest2025), where the heart of the Bold North meets the heat of the Deep South and rings from every string. An all-women ensemble, we blend Bluegrass, Old Timey, Americana, and Folk into a musical journey for each of our audiences. A perfect music experience for everything from festivals to house concerts, we’re the soulful yearning sound you’ve been searching for. Rosie Daze is keeping bluegrass mountain fresh, with vocal harmonies dunked in sugar, sass, and a side of spicy. www.rosiedazebandmusic.com $15 Tickets In Advance or Day Of Show
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DOORS 7:30pm SHOW 8:30-10:30pm Rachel Bearinger is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her music draws from her roots - time spent recording piano improvisations and singing stories into a Sony tape recorder while growing up in rural Iowa. Blending elements of contemporary folk, bluegrass, and jazz, her music has drawn comparisons to that of Nick Drake, Gillian Welch, and José González. www.instagram.com/rachelbearinger Dead North is progressive bluegrass band from the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Now residing in Minneapolis, the band is comprised of Luke Pascot (Guitar, Vocals, Banjo), Kora Melia (Mandolin, Fiddle, Vocals), and Nate Miller (Bass, Vocals). Together, they push the limits of the bluegrass genre with bold experimentation while still maintaining a high level of respect for tradition. Their sound elegantly mixes bluegrass with elements of jazz, rock, country, funk, and so much more. Influenced by the likes of Tony Rice, Billy Strings, David Grisman, etc., Dead North is a must see for any fans of progressive acoustic music. www.instagram.com/deadnorthband $15 Cover in Advance and Day Of Show
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DOORS 7pm SHOW 8-10pm Join us for an evening of soulful melodies, funky rhythms, and feel-good music at Aster Café on Thursday, September 3. Whether you’re celebrating the long weekend early or just looking for a great night of live music, we’d love to see you there! We’re also excited to introduce our newest featured vocalist, Norman Blagman, whose incredible voice brings a fresh energy to the Dizzy sound. We can’t wait for you to hear him! Each live performance with Dizzy is filled with some of the best performers this side of the Mississippi given wide birth to blow your musical mind! Dizzy is your new favorite Jazz/blue eyed soul band from Minneapolis. $15 Tickets In Advance Or Day Of Show
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DOORS 7:30pm SHOW 8:30-10:30pm Five friends. Five incredible songwriters. One unforgettable night. Join Twin Cities music scene favorites Annie Fitzgerald, Sarah Morris, Haley Rydell, Zachary Scot Johnson, and Matthew French for a special evening of songs, stories, and collaboration. Blending heartfelt songwriting, rich harmonies, and the kind of musical chemistry that only comes from friendship, these acclaimed artists will share the stage for a one-of-a-kind performance full of surprises, connection, and unforgettable moments. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering these artists for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to experience some of the Twin Cities' finest musicians together in one intimate, magical evening. www.anniefitzgerald.com www.sarahmorrismusic.com www.haleyerydell.com www.youtube.com/thesongadayproject www.mfrenchmusic.com $15 Tickets In Advance or Day Of Show
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DOORS @ 7:00pm SHOW 8:00pm -10:00pm Closer to Indigo is an acoustic trio dedicated to the music of the iconic Indigo Girls. Formed in 2022, the group brings their passion for these beloved songs to a wide range of venues—from intimate listening rooms like Crooner’s to lively breweries, wineries, and large-scale events including Twin Cities Pride and the Minnehaha Art Fair. Known for their rich harmonies and emotionally resonant performances, Closer to Indigo captures the depth and spirit that define the Indigo Girls’ sound. Vocalists Shelly Domke and Heather Kneefe blend seamlessly, delivering the kind of powerful, intricate harmonies fans know and love. Guitarist Stan Thompson adds both precision and artistry, with expressive solos, steady rhythmic playing, and layered vocals that elevate each arrangement. Whether you’re a lifelong Indigo Girls fan or discovering the music for the first time, Closer to Indigo offers a compelling, heartfelt experience that will leave you inspired—and reaching for more. www.facebook.com/p/Closer-to-Indigo-100079267562624 $15 Tickets In Advance or Day Of Show
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DOORS @ 7:30pm SHOW 8:30pm -10:30pm Weaving bluegrass and jazz tradition with experimental solos and textures, multi-instrumentalists Emily LaPlant and Clayton Ryan join forces to pay respect to their roots while exploring the outer limits of folk music. www.claytonryan.com www.laplantroad.squarespace.com www.instagram.com/sammiejeancohenmusic $15 Tickets In Advance or Day Of Show
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DOORS 7pm SHOW 8-10pm Emily Haavik is a singer-songwriter from the shores of Lake Superior, now based in Minneapolis. Her 2024 album Wingspan was dubbed "utter perfection" by Adventures in Americana and garnered her two Midwest Country Music Award nominations for Album of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. "The only thing more addicting than Emily’s systematic teardown of patriarchy is the '90s country sensibility she pairs with it." (Southern Minn Scene) Big Lake first made their mark with a self-titled debut of driving indie guitar rock and tightly crafted songs, earning regular spins on MPR 89.3 The Current. On 2025's Short Term Plans, Patrick Mazurek and Eric Carlson stripped it down to the studs, revealing a spare, unhurried set of Americana songs. The record was cut mostly live in the house they shared in Northeast Minneapolis, and it sounds that way. Unforced, close, made by two people who have zero reasons left to impress each other. The result doesn't sound like a genre exercise, but more like an admission of who they were all along. $20 Tickets In Advance Or Day Of Show
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DOORS @ 7:30pm SHOW 8:30pm -10:30pm Pat Frederick aka “Papa Fred,” joins local music luminaries Donnie La Marca, Dr. Dave Schmalenberger and Nick Salisbury for the highly anticipated Aster debut of The New Entangled Particles. The New Entangled Particles bring a sharply curated bag of musical tricks, hand picked for beauty, brains & humor. (Think Thomas Dolby’s “She Blinded Me With Science” as a Cuban montuno… or “On The Street Where You Live,” with a slightly dark Danny Elfman Beetlejuice lilt.) It is a decidedly joyful outré musical romp through the back alleys of world-beat, post-pop, jazz, exotica, Broadway and funk. Frederick’s vocals and humorous storytelling ring with lived experience, while his electric violin playing rides a muscular rhythm section consisting of some of MN’s finest veteran musicians: Donnie La Marca - world class jazz pianist with the Blenders, Mick Sterling and TC Jammers. Nick Salisbury - first call MPLS bassist with Mike Munson Trio, the Neighborhood Quartet has toured internationally with Ryan Bingham and Ryan Fallon. Dr. Dave Schmalenberger - first call percussionist holds a PHD in music, teaches at several prestigious Twin Cities colleges and has performed internationally with numerous jazz greats, including Marilyn May. Pat Frederick is a MN Music Award recipient for best violinist. He is in the MN Music Hall of Fame as well as the MN Rock and Country Hall of Fame. He has received the National Parents Choice Award, an ISES Award, a Telly and the MN Music Award for Best Band. Touring nationally behind; “The Daisy Dillman Band” (David Z, Producer / Sound 80, Mpls MN.) and “Loving the Night Away,” (Rick Hall, Producer / Fame Studios, Muscle Shoals Al.), he cowrote the single “Loving the Night Away,” charting 46 in the Billboard Hot 100. Pat has performed across the US and has been back up musician for the likes of David Byrne, Kenny Loggins, Michael Johns patfrederickmusic.com $15 Cover in Advance and Day Of Show
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DOORS @ 7:30pm SHOW 8:30pm -10:30pm Favourite Girl is the new project led by British songwriter Katy Vernon. Katy has been performing original melodic folk pop for over 25 years in the Twin Cities and in the UK. “Katy is stepping into being bolder, more rocking and unabashedly proud to be exactly who she. And it’s working. She never sounded stronger on stage or off.” – Mostly MN Music katyvernon.com $15 Cover in Advance and Day Of Show
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DOORS 7pm SHOW 8-10pm MNAKED RETURNS! (A storyteller night w/ two of MN’s best songwriters! ALL • STRIPPED • DOWN) Act One: Daniel Patrick Rosen EP Release Carl Franzen Act Two: Carl Franzen Quartet Feat: Jeff Ray, Ryan Inselman & tayler James Donskey Curated by the good people at the Minnesota Songwriter Showcase lovesongsforangrymen.com $12 Tickets In Advance Or Day Of Show
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DOORS 7:30pm SHOW 8:30pm -10:30pm The Long Goodbyes hit a sweet spot someplace within the eclectic constellation of Power Pop, Classic Country, Americana, and Rock & Roll. TLGs will get and keep your attention via smart originals laced with gripping melodies, tight harmonies, and quirky lyrics. They also like to put their own twist on a few, nicely curated covers. By the end of the night, you’ll be echoing the words of one smitten club owner, “Best show of the year!” $12 Cover in Advance and Day Of Show
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Chris Mason is a singer, songwriter and storyteller from Minneapolis. Through the writing of melodic folk pop songs, he tells stories of love, family, heartbreak and everything in between. You will find Chris performing around the twin cities, solo or with a group of friends. All with the hope of sharing songs that others can find their story in. www.instagram.com/chrismase
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DOORS 7pm SHOW 8-10pm Mississippi Hot Club showcases the distinct style of music pioneered by maestro guitarist Django Reinhardt during the 1930s-1940s in Paris, France. This hot club is an all string jazz ensemble with la pompe rhythm guitar, upright bass, and the lively improvisation of a solo guitar and violin. Staying true to the 1930s hot club sound, MHC also adds a healthy spread of modern twists. During a live set, you can expect them to play romantic ballads, American jazz standards, European folk, and science fiction theme songs. This troupe is sure to get you swinging with their virtuosic style and expert arrangements. Their new album, Swing Cities, tips its hat to the Twin Cities swing dance scene, and to the cities around the world who keep the traditions of gypsy jazz and swing alive and vibrant as ever. $17 Tickets In Advance Or Day of Show
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DOORS 7:30pm SHOW 8:30-10:30pm Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Frankie Torres has been performing for over 17 years. Her modern take on blues and rock have been seen on notable stages such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Lollaoalooza, The Taste of Minnesota, and NBC’s The Voice. Frankie was a contestant on season 26 of the show, where she earned a coveted “4 chair turn” with her powerful rendition of Heart’s “Magic Man”. Frankie’s unique songwriting skills, high-energy stage presence, and impressive vocal talent make her an up and coming musician to keep an eye on. www.frankietorresmusic.com $15 Tickets In Advance Or Day Of Show
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