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 →

Joe Carey: St. Paul-based singer-songwriter Joe Carey has been making noise around the greater Twin Cities for nearly three decades. He blends elements of rock, Americana, classic country, and Irish folk and is often characterized by a raw heartfelt approach that The Current Blog says "rings with energy and swagger of a band of sailors…  Read More →