The White Squirrel Bar

Áit Ait (Irish for “strange place” or “uncanny valley”) are an experimental folk duo focused on reinterpretations of traditional songs – dark and deep, bright and sparkling; full of noise and life. Based in Minnesota, Áit Ait (pronounced “ahh-tch eye-tch”) is Aja McCullough (song) and Patrick Maun (sound). The two set out to explore the living…  Read More →

Twins: Twins is a Minneapolis-based trio that performs the work of Thelonious Monk. With their unconventional line-up—Brad Holden (Original Minds) on sax, Mike Wolter (Early Planets) on guitar, and Chris Hepola (The Real Chuck NORAD) on drums—they bring a new and open approach to the Monk songbook. Chris Hepola is a Minneapolis-based drummer, pianist, and composer who…  Read More →

Nolan Mancl-Saxon is an in-demand composer and percussionist based in Minneapolis.  Their upcoming album, Music of a Moment, fuses elements of jazz, funk and R’n’B to create a unique conception of improvised music.

Matthew Thomas & Wounded Wing are an indie-americana band from Minneapolis. Their music balances quiet introspection with raw and ragged guitar jams. Recommended for fans of Neil Young, Wilco, MJ Lenderman, and Drive By Truckers. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/matthewthomaswoundedwing/ Listen: https://matthewthomaswoundedwing.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7GUYYXZ1NVNPA1jiDCxZ8f?si=yDEvGNZYSwyxHf0EpiBhUA Steady Range are a Twin Cities 4-piece dad-rock band formerly known as Fragile Canyons. Their…  Read More →