Aster Cafe

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 8:00pm -10:00pm Singers, songwriters and sometimes collaborators Mother Banjo & Ben Cook-Feltz return to the Aster -- a rare opportunity to see this dynamic couple perform together with their bands! motherbanjo.com Featuring Ellen Stanley on banjo and vocals, Mother Banjo is a New England-raised, Minneapolis-based songwriter. Called “an outstanding poet” (Inside Bluegrass), she was a Midwest Finalist for the prestigious NewSong Contest and has been featured nationally on SiriusXM Radio, AmericanaUK and CMT.com. Her latest album Eyes on the Sky artfully mixes her signature blend of folk, bluegrass and soulful Americana that has become a hallmark of her live shows. Described by Iowa Public Radio as "Paul Simon singing songs about broken hearts and pants," Ben Cook-Feltz is a singer, songwriter, keyboardist and occasional drummer. Combining observational, subtly quirky lyrics with melodies that hearken back to the classic sounds of the 60′s and 70′s, he has been entertaining audiences throughout the Midwest as a dynamic performer, whether playing solo, with his crackerjack band, or backing up some of the finest regional talent (Mother Banjo, Haley E Rydell, Jaspar Lepak). His most recent record, Cook-Feltz Sings Son of Schmilsson, was released in August 2025 and was hailed as “expertise and precision at its finest; art with a limitless sense of fun” (Adventures in Americana). When not indulging in his rockstar delusions, Cook-Feltz is a devoted father, cycling enthusiast and lifelong Godzilla fan. bencookfeltz.com/music $15 Cover in Advance and Day Of Show

DOORS @ 7:30pm SHOW 8:30pm -10:30pm Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist David Harland creates emotive, boundary-pushing acoustic music rooted in introspection and nuance. His songs pair thoughtful lyrics and melodies with intricate guitar work, offering listeners an experience that is innovative, lyrical, and quietly expressive—music meant to slow time and take us a little deeper. This evening is an invitation to come together, share the room, and celebrate the release of David’s brand new EP, Way Back Down davidharlandmusic.com Mother Coyote offers up esoteric alt-pop that balance themes of birth & death, individual & collective healing, & the endless spiral of soul searching that fills the spaces of the human experience, shining a light in the darkness for all to look toward. mothercoyote.com $15 Cover in Advance and Day Of Show

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