Pippi Ardennia CDs Available:
Black Coffee | Pippi Ardennia a Chicago native, singing since she was 13 years old, has performed at many of Chicago's most respected jazz clubs |
John Bennett CDs Available:
True Satifier

WHOLE HEART | Original Christian Rock, Blues, R&B, solo or with 3 piece band called JUDGE BENNETT. I have released 4 CD ALBUMS and am working on 5th. Email me to book a concert. |
Kirsten Melrose CDs Available:
Tracing Every Line | Kirsten is a Singer/Songwriter with a memorable voice whose songs are authentic and accessable. Vocal harmonies from her friend, Cora, distinguish their sound as truly beautiful |
| Rose Norris | the singer-songwriter type. with folkish roots and an uncanny ability for heartbreak/ing. |
| 2058 | 2058 (Twenty Fifty-Eight) is a Twin-Cites based hard rock solo project.
http://www.myspace.com/2058 |
| Acting Normal | Americanacoustapop
hooks & harmonies
fashioned from acoustic guitar, congas, a drum kit, electric cello, and keys constitute
the Acting Normal experiment |
| ADRIANNE | ADRIANNE- Rock-Driven Folk with songs that will fill your heart and break it at the same time... |
| Dave Afdahl | Dave is a Minneapolis based singer-songwriter. He has a unique percussive rock-piano sound and catchy vocal melodies. His style is deep in different rhythms. |
| Agent Double E aka Renee Asteria | Renée Asteria (Agent Double E) is more then just a singer. A songstress, guitarist and activist, Renee's music is a union of the art and activism that define who she is. |
| Jim Anderson | I play acoustic blues,folk,early country covers and songs I wrote myself.I also play some slide. |
| Andrea Sorum and the Travelin Man Band | Original string-band folk and bluegrass |
| Scott Andresen | Great live acoustic performance filled with great covers and awesome originals. Truly powerful music! |
| Andy Elementary | Acoustic singer songwriter up & coming in the Twin Cities Area. Wonderful mix of Heaven and Hell |
| Annie B. of Shut Up Marie | Annie B., lead singer of one of L.A.'s top bands, Shut Up Marie (punk-metal genre), is on an acoustic U.S. tour for 2006. |
| apollo | alternative pop group focusing on writing original tunes that you can sing along with |
| Josh Aran | Smart, sincere alternative rock, Josh Aran's music ruminates in layers and hooks. Think Wilco, Zepp, Radiohead, Counting Crows, Beck, and that'll get you there. |
| austin may | acoustic, experimental, indie rock. |
| Steady | Awesome Contemporary Christian Singer Songwriters with a POP Rock feel. |
| Jimmy Barnett | Acoustic, singer/songwriter covering a variety of genres |
| LeNor Barry | LeNor Barry: a woman of letters ,songwriter, mythologist, satirist, mystic, web designer, one of the world's best unsigned female vocalists |
| Sneaky Pete Bauer | Sneaky Pete Bauer plays 6- and 12-string Old-Time, Folk, and Blues Music, blending original tunes and Traditional American Folk Songs. |
| Bear Acoustic Honey | Old school, stripped down, folk jam revival stomp music |
| The Beckoning | The words ‘impressive’, ‘captivating’ and ‘amazing’ are just some of comments you hear from critics and audience alike when this singer/songwriter takes the stage. |
| Bellatrex | Bellatrex is a group that is greatly influenced by jazz. The group plays well-known standards and soulful originals. They put on an entertaining show. |
| Andru Bemis | Since 2002, Ground Vinyl Records' Andru Bemis has wandered the ends, edges and in-betweens of North America -- by thumb, bus, motorbike, and passenger train -- playing his original tunes of love, loss and longing for anyone who will listen. |
| Sean Benjamin | It is the smooth of Dean Martin, the R & B of R. Kelly and Ginuwine, the soul of G. Love & the Special Sauce, and the rock of Live. Mix that with a splash Damien Rice, a pinch of David Gray, and a whole lot of passion |
| Beyond the Veil | Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example to those who believe.
I Timothy 4:12
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| Aric Bieganek | Born and raised in Minnesota, Aric Bieganek grew up infused with the belief that music can both tell stories and inspire personal and social change. |
| Peter Bierer | Peter Bierer, Mankato, MN based singer/sonwriter.
Check out Peter's independent debut release, ALL CREATION GROANS www.cdbaby.com/cd/peterbierer
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| Bill Geezy and Dave Bille | Bill Geezy and Dave Bille perform original songs, a handful of classic covers, and an occasional spontaneous song about whatever pops into Bill's head. Leaving no time to think, Bill's handmade on the spot songs keep the band on its toes and are guarant |
| Black Sky | Singer/Songwriter/Musician |
| Kyle Bledsoe | Young singer songwriter with lots of material! |
| Steve Blexrud | singer, gutarist and songwriter performing a mix of cover and original music. rock & blues. Sting, Neil Young, Clapton. |
| Blood in the Water Records | Blood in the Water Records is proud to Present Birdie |
| Bob Nordquist and The Intangibles | Seven piece band, original music. Variety of rock and world influences. |
| Boreal Boy Music | Singer-songwriter playing mostly original tunes. |
| A Boy in the Woods | Acoustic semi-folk music and bold words about unfriendly thoughts. A Minnesota artist. |
| Brad Hoshaw and the Seven Deadlies | His somber melodies were gorgeous, and his voice was honest and without affectation, similar in tone to Damien Jurado's but uniquely its own. - Tim McMahan (Lazy-i)
...one of the sweetest high lonesome sounds out there. - David Dondero (T |
| Rachael Brady | Emotive and socially conscious Australian singer/songwriter with a huge voice and a peaceful vision. |
| The Brass Kings | One of the most unconventional old-timey stringbands in town, their ferocious, world-influenced rhythms take that old-timey sound down some unusual roads… they're not to be missed.
- Pulse Magazine
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| Break Bread Entertainment | Break Bread Entertainment The hottest label straight out of the Twin Cities the world has ever seen. IT IS TIME! |
| Gentry Bronson | Singer-songwriter pianist a la Tom Waits, Tori Amos, Billy Joel, and Hedwig. |
| Chastity Brown | Chastity Brown is a a visionary singer/songwriter performing original acoustic folk/rock & soul-- solo or with her band. |
| Lynn Brownell | Lynn Brownell, Singer/Songwriter/Pianist
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| Colleen Buckman | Colleen Buckman is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Minneapolis. Colleen combines strong vocals and lyrics to round out her playful nature. Colleen just finished an album at Pachyderm Studios due out in the Spring. Sometimes in the Sun. |
| Mary Bue | Nominated for Best Folk Act 2005 in the Providence RI Phoenix Weekly, this singer/pianist has the potential to emotionally sucker-punch you |
| Cartoon Graveyard | Rather than some recipe analogy, let's just say Cartoon Graveyard is simple songs with lots of bells and whistles glued on for effect.
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| Casados | Touring acoustic-indie band from Illinois. Hear Casados at www.myspace.com/casadosmusic |
| Randy Casey | Guitarist/singer/songwriter,producer,session ace,rock,country,blues,acoustic,Major label, indie label,film score/commercials,originals, covers,live,private parties,corporate events |
| Cedarwell | From the space between singer songwriters and pop rock and roll comes Cedarwell; an acoustic duo with really good songs. |
| Jenna Charland | Jenna Charland mixes the sounds of NIN, Portishead, and Tori Amos with her background in Classical and soundtrack composing to create dark and enticing music. |
| Todd Chase | Singer-songwriter Todd Chase plays an eclectic mix of original and cover tunes. Everything from old-timey folk, blues and country, roots rock, goth metal and straight ahead pop. Ok, maybe not goth metal. |
| Chill Wind | Original Blues influenced Acoustic Rock performed by Brian Karol and John Favel. |
| Chosen Addiction | A band recently moved to the twin cities that has some hope in restoring rock and roll! taking influnces from the entire spectrum creating a sound that hits home with most fans of music. |
| Ace_B Mr.Hitchcock City King Records | City King Records Presents thug recovery music positive streets inspiration with a soulful Gangsta twist Mr.Hitchcock Tha Producer/Musician is a genious and proves time and time again. |
| Bryan Clark | A smooth jazz/rock/funk guitarist studied with Mike Elliot and Dr Frank Bencrisuito also a gifted vocalist with an amusing quirkiness for jazz yodeling also a composer/arranger and entertainer |
| Ben Cook-Feltz | Think Paul Simon, singing ballads about broken hearts and pants. |
| Cooper and Scheidel | Guitar and Harmonica, with vocals that blend. Coop and Scheildel will fill the room with their unique style of folk blues. |
| Cosmoline | Cosmoline is an Americana band from St. Paul, MN.
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| Coyote Grace | Y'allterntive Americana: upbeat folkgrass, lovesick serenades, blistering blues, broody funk, and freight train folk rock...with a fruity twist. |
| Cranes and Crows | Cranes & Crows is an indie-folk band from Eau Claire, WI. They recently released their debut album, Blame Winter, on Amble Down Records. |
| Crown Vics | Keeping your best interests in mind since 2002! |
| Willie Culcerson | WillieJamez an artist old to the game spent the first six years helping other artist gain exsposer(promotions)is now out on his own doin his own.Patiently Waiting Thee Album 2007/2008 |
| dancing Light | Today dancing Light performs between 60 and 75 shows a year, with a musical blend that has been called cosmic/acoustic or metaphysical folk. Greg's unique approach to acoustic guitar supports a mesmerizing vocal blend, occasionally peppered with Kiki's p |
| The Danny Jack Fiasco | We like to play. |
| Dark Roads | post-grunge, ost-alt post-everything rock n roll. We'll have our cake and eat it too. |
| Brian David | Acoustic Stomp Pop/Rock |
| Sierra Dawn | I am 17 years old, a singer-songwriter. |
| Debra G | Like Ani D crossed with Liz Phair/Amy Mann/Joni Mitchel |
| Brenda DeJardin | I have a duet or small group and have played my original music for several years. I have been labled New American sound and have recently moved to MN. |
| The Deserving Applause | Indie-Acoustic Singer/Songwriter Music for the Mind that thinks Deep. |
| loren lukas | Singer song writer, Americana guitar with world influence. Somewhere between Paul Simon and Dave Mathews. Call it world folk fusion. |
| Diedrich Music Weiss | Invididualized Instruction for Songwriter/Performers. Ongoing Workshops & Lessons which include professional Production & Recording and Live Performance. |
| Diverse Emerging Music Organization (DEMO) | DEMO is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that seeks to support, educate and promote emerging musicians and enrich communities eager for diverse, multi-cultural, musical experiences. |
| Joy Divine | Joy's unique voice has been compared to classic artists such as Eva Cassidy and Ella Fitzgerald. But from her vocal improvisations, it's clear she can hold her own. This musical ability carries from her voice to playing various instruments and writing and |
| The Dude Man | I do Folk and Shockfolk sets. Both are 2 hours long. Me my guitar and amp can and will change your lives. |
| Jami Marie Duggan-Fry | singer/songwriter
ambient, ethereal, alterna-pop-folk |
| Brad Dunse | Acoustic performing songwriter - country, folk, Singer-Songwriter, Americana |
| Dusty Rockers | A truly untraditional folk duo! |
| Jon Eager | Dude. 23 years old. Frontman. Singer/Guitarist. Lookinf for bandmates. Punk Rock. |
| Ry Edwards | Solo Artist, Ry Edwards explores music from a variety of styles influenced by bands like Dave Matthews Band, Smashing Pumpkins, Ben Harper, and John Mayer |
| Nigel Eccleston | Performer-Songwriter |
| Eliza Blue | eliza blue plays folk music that is at times almost celtic, at times straight off the mountains of appalachia, but always soulful and elegant. |
| Ellery | Airy yet Organic Indie-Pop...
From Mtn Xpress:
...their sound is rich, intricate and iced with a voice no less than mesmerizing.
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| Ellis | Ellis is a nationally touring singer, songwriter and guitarist. Her sound is folk/roots rock with a little pop. |
| Daniel Ellsworth | Drawing on an extremely wide range of influences, Between The Sea & The Sun is something fresh and unique; a healthy dose of jazz, blues, and americana influenced piano pop-rock with a 70’s vibe. |
| Thea Ennen | Piano-driven folk with country-soul and bluegrass influences, songs about the landscapes,transformations,and relationships...a dead deer, a sex-change, etc... |
| Eternal Sunshine | Eternal Sunshine is a solo project of the 18 year old Neil Polglase. Eternal Sunshine's influences are wide, ranging from The White Stripes to the Beatles. |
| Motion Booking | Motion Booking...putting musicians in motion |
| JOSH EXANTUS | 21 year old Singer/songwriter Josh Exantus |
| Joe Fahey | Joe Fahey is a Minneapolis-based songwriter & guitar player who sunlights as a freelance graphic designer. He has played bass and guitar in various cellar-dweller, and occasionally-gigging, rock and blues bands starting in the late 70s; always careful to |
| Maiko Ferrier | Songs featuring words and music. |
| Don Fitzwater | Don brings an eclectic blend of music to the stage ranging from folk and roots music to contemporary singer-songwriters in addition to his own compositions |
| Floating Bridge | A multi-dimensional rock band featuring two talented singer/songwriters who draw from a wide variety of influences and sounds. |
| Brent Floren | Urban folk- where jazz, blues and country music run up against each other. |
| Flyer and Mason | Twin Cities folk duo, Flyer & Mason, have been entertaining crowds for the past nine years. |
| Jessica Fogle | Chicago based s/s. Playful, melancholy, bittersweet writing meets melting pot of piano styles. Loves frogs. www.jessicafogle.com |
| Ends Meat | Mostly acoustic with as much noise as you can make in an apartment. |
| Carl Franzen | Alt songwriter. Yup, that's it unless you can read my mind or play guitar or sax or drums or violin or dance pretty good. |
| Matthew Freed | Sound mixing/recording for TV, film, documentaries, and commercials. |
| Bob Frey | Bob Frey is a Singer-Songwriter with a memorable voice and intelligent, well-structured songs, sometimes solo, sometimes with a band. |
| Fro | Solo guitar singer songwriter with harmonica |
| Gabe and Bobby | If you've been looking for some new songs to get stuck in your head, look no further. |
| Chris Gant | I am a singer/songwriter from MN looking to play my songs around town. |
| gawker slowdown | gawker slowdown offers honest pop and country songs from a basement four-track studio somewhere in northeast minneapolis. |
| Gene LaFond and The Wild Unknown | Original rock, blues and folk, rattle and roll. www.genelafond.com for more info. |
| Lem Genovese | Performing Songwriter has toured professionally since 1975 and done some national touring. If you admire Stephen Stills, Jim Croce, Kenny Loggins & James Taylor you will aprreciate this original material on 12 & 6 String guitar + vocal. |
| Georgee-B | whaz up people georgee-b is about to come up with his new album in december so get ready to get your copy |
| Gregory Paul Hammond and Band | Saint Paul based songwriter/singer Gregory Paul Hammond has been crafting, recording and performing pop and bar tunes over the past several years in the Twin Cities. |
| Della Anne Gleason | I'm Della. I'm an acoustic, pop-rock, singer/songwriter/performer from St. Louis, MO now going to McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul. www.myspace.com/dellaannegleason |
| Kyle Glidden | Management/Booking/Promotions/Bassist |
| Goodbye Sun | Goodbye Sun is a St. Paul, MN-based band steeped in rock and country and playing original material. |
| Shannon Grady | Singer/Songwriter in Minneapolis trying to stamp out a unique sound musically and vocally.
For booking contact me at shannon@zinn13.com
For booking contact me at shannon@zinn13.com |
| The Great American Novel | Distinct. You'll hear it once and never forget it. And that's a good thing. |
| Loren Green | World class contemporary folk singer songwriter |
| Roger Green | Roger Green’s music blends ambient, sparkling textures with traditional American folksong forms. It can go from a dense sonic wall to a finger-picking song reminiscent of the Carter family. Depending on the performance context, you can hear him play dra |
| Green Sweater Society | A high energy rock and roll band to remind you of when the radio was good. Spontaneous energy mixed with straight forward melodies. |
| Greg Michaels | Singer/Songwriter from the St.Cloud area. Music style is country/rock. |
| Josh Grinolds | What's that awful smell? |
| Neal Gupta | Keyboard pop/rock with some soothing voice straight from the soul. |
| Tim Gustafson | A compulsive singer-songwriter with roots in folk, rock, and blues. Urban folk, Americana. I value well-crafted songs, the mix of melody, rhythm, story. |
| Ariel Hagemeister | I'm a guitarist who has a passion for writing music and performing. |
| Wayne Hamilton | Hear originals and old favorites in folk, blues and pop! Wayne has performed for 20 years all over the country. |
| Holly Hansen | Alt-folk/pop, jaws drop. |
| Laura Harley | Laura Harley blends electronica, alternative rock, and pop to make music that soothes the wounds of modern life. |
| Carl Hauck | Yount solo acoustic musician from Champaign-Urbana, IL with three self-recorded albums. |
| Caleb Hawley | Some say pop, some say soul, some say folk, I say it doesn't matter, all that matters is that it's good. |
| Heated Muzic, Inc. Tanqueray Loc | One of Minnesotas underground veteran producer/mc's. |
| The Heise Bros. | Good Time Acoustic/Folk Rock |
| Roy Holdren | A little north of Texas, a little west of Tennessee |
| Humanboy | Humanboy is an electronica acoustic fingerpicking female vocal led masterpiece |
| The Humbugs | The Humbugs are an original indie pop band drawing on numerous influences including Blondie, Pretenders, Crowdwed House, Ben Folds and many more. |
| Will Hutchinson | Acoustic folk musician with heavily crafted lyrics and an endearing personality. |
| I Like Your Moves | An acoustic rock band that will blow your mind.
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| Danny Jack | I'm a singer/songwriter interested in getting my original material out there. |
| Evan Jacob | Piano driven rock.
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| Jake Armerding/Mary Bue/Andy Holmaas/Matthew Fox | Four excellent young songwriters split the night at the Acadia Cafe on Nicollet Ave. |
| Gabriel James | Singer-songwriter Gabriel James backed by a talented group of jazz-funk musicians. |
| Jake Janish | Freelance engineer/producer in both audio and video. |
| Jason Gagnon / Tres Mustard Seeds | Music that all at once combines love, laughter and forgetting. |
| jenbluhm | alternative country, acoustic folk, singer/songwriter, usually solo |
| Jet City | A tribute to 80's arena rock, hair bands etc. |
| dallas johnson | Dallas' voice exemplifies a rich and unique quality that edifies contemporary and purist-oriented jazz listeners, conveying it through her original music, reminiscent of great American troubadours, says JD Steele, leader of Minneapolis' first family of go |
| Jamie Quinn Johnson | Acoustic Rock |
| Jon Wayne and The Pain | Jon Wayne & The Pain
Reggea, Funk, Blues & Junk |
| Davis Jones | San Francisco based singer/songwriter touring in support of new album Winter Midnight |
| Melanie Joy | Melanie Joy, whose debut album 'Magic' is available in music stores across Canada, is a singer/songwriter in the adult alternative genre. She’s been called the love-child of Brian Wilson and Kate Bush. |
| JP Hoe and thr Truly Richards | Fresh singer-songwriter who has a new sound of pop, without all those first time awkward moments. |
| Andy Juhl | acoustic and electric folk, rock, and progressive music |
| Julia Carroll / Amy Lashley | Southern-based singer/songwriters folking their way to the twin cities. Acoustic folk/rock. |
| Melissa June | Melissa June is a phenomenal vocalist. |
| THE KAMILLION | THE KAMILLION READY TO PERFORM DJING LIVE VERY ENERGETIC MULTI TALENTED REGGAE REGGAETON ADN HIP HOP RAP WITH MUSIC OF ENJOINMENT FOR THE PEOPLE THE KAMILLION |
| Joey Kantor | Organic and eclectic piano-driven pop rock |
| Kaptain Karl | Acoustic Geek Rock. They Might Be Giants meets Johnny Cash. Solo, or with Memphis Evans as Great Uncle Helmer. |
| Kenny Flint and The Rough Diamond Band | Tampa Bays Hottest Southern Rock / Country Band |
| Kevin Kadidlo and Hungry Horse | Hungry Horse is alt-country-tinged rock in the tradition of old, noisy Neil Young. Gut bucket countrified blues with an acoustic soul. |
| Kimmy Oooh | What it do? Kimmy Oooh Midwest G-Tress bringin' that heat naturally. I write, produce, sing, rap; I got and do it all. |
| Bernie King | Progessive roots-based Singer\ Songwriter performing acoustic orignials. |
| Kristin Kitko | Folk, acoustic, quirky & catchy |
| Thomas Kivi | Singer/songwriter from Madison, WI--fresh to the Twin Cities. Writes songs one can't hear without listening. |
| Laura Klinkert | acoustic indie music, heavy on the folk side of things fronted by female vox. |
| Lonnie Knight | Minneapolis singer-guitarist-songwriter. CDs include I Wrote My Name on You and Better Days. |
| Elisa Korenne | New York City-based artist Elisa Korenne blends vocal intensity with sharp, contemplative lyrics and a driving groove to create original edgy and elegant acoustic rock. |
| Kyle Kraft | Acoustic, Pop, Rock Music From The Soul |
| John Kurtis | Kurtis writes and performs a blend of gritty folk-punk songs with strains of blues and country. |
| Harmony LaBeff | Described as a 'lyrical assassin' Harmony writes & sings with soul-piercing beauty & expression |
| Bethany Larson | I am an independent singer/songwriter from Minneapolis, MN.I play my guitar and sing my songs. |
| Anna Laube | Folk music from the heart. |
| Colin Lee | Blues/rock on amped nylons. |
| chrys leedham | an intense, melodic acoustic twin cities musician. Dark, bitterseet ballads with introspective, thought provoking lyrics. |
| Kyle Letendre | Elton John meets John Legend in a retro, soul-inflected piano sound. |
| Melissa Lewis | About to release her second album and with songs featured in hit TV series and film, Melissa Lewis is rising onto the scene of powerful independent artists. |
| Roger Lienke | Roger Lienke is a native of the Minneapolis suburbs who has been around the proverbial block a time or two. Done some things. Gotten knocked about some. Gotten up. He lives close to the heart of the matter and writes about it. |
| Likely Stories | Singer-songwriters Tracy Jane Comer, Dave Schindele and Nancy Rost accompany each other on piano, guitar, cello, fiddle, percussion, melodica and vocals. |
| Coleman Lindberg | Coleman Lindberg plays his own hard-hitting brand of acoustic folk/pop/punk music combining honest, intelligent, and often funny lyrics with unforgettable melodies, harmonies, and a driving pick-free guitar style. |
| Brooke Lindquist | Singer, Composer and Teacher in the Twin Cities area. Available for wedding, corporate events and lessons. Reasonable rates! |
| Jessica Lindsey | Jessica has a hauntingly soulful, yet honest and positively-charged unique sound - W. Foss, Love this sound . . . these songs are soundtrack material . . . If George Winston’s songs had lyrics, they might sound like this . . . D. Godsey, Omaha, NE |
| Liquid Thin | Liquid Thin |
| Locklin Road | Celtic trio performing traditional and contemporary Celtic songs, along with original songs and the work of contemporary American singer-songwriters. www.locklinroad.com |
| Wayne Longtin Sr. | Country Singer/Songwriter with 6 CD's recorded. 3 CD's of original material. |
| Lonnie B. | I Produce,Rap/RNB/and Classical Music.And also manage career hungery artists. |
| Mike Lott | Mellow Acoustic Singer/Songwriter |
| Loud+2 | An up and coming Indie band with a full and interesting sound |
| the Lucas Cates Band | The Lucas Cates Band is a pop/rock band out of Madison, WI |
| Derek Luttrell | Derek Luttrell is a singer/songwriter that recently moved here from Illinois. Plays Folk/rock/americana. He plays mostly original music and only covers on occasion when applicable. |
| LVNMUZIQ (a.k.a. Liz Snavely) | LVNMUZIQ is toe-tappin' urban folk music with heartfelt lyrics and passionate on-stage energy guaranteed to suck you in and keep you wanting more |
| Chris MacCarthy | Chicago musician. Singer/Songwriter. Native of Grand Forks, ND. |
| Marlin and Dante | Marlin and Dante combine the sounds, languages, rythms, and influences of both latin and north America to create a mellow and well defined sound. |
| Diane Martinson Wedding Singer | Twin Cities wedding singer providing amazing wedding solos for Minneapolis, St Paul MN wedding ceremonies and receptions. Vocalist, pianist & portable keyboard. |
| Diane Martinson -Vocalist | Hire a Minneapolis singer for wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate events. Musicians provided. Jazz, variety band, classical, soloist, back-up vocalist, studio, church services etc. |
| Matthew Hope | Matthew Hope makes you nostalgic for tomorrow. His styles range from the melancholy musings of a dark ballad, to the passionate strains of a spirited love song.
Born and raised on the outskirts of Chicago, Matthew absorbed many different musical tradit |
| Matthew Lee | Soft acoustic ballads mixed in with some more upbeat numbers...goes nice with love making or coffee... |
| Melissa McCarthy | Melissa McCarthy performs wedding ceremonies, house concerts, in schools, and small events. |
| Seth McGaha | Seth McGaha is an indie acoustic folk artist originally from Portland, Oregon. |
| monique medley | my name is monique and im 17 years old i live in illinois and i love to sing its so important in my life i can't live without or music |
| David Michael | Singer Songwriter from Bloomington. Playing as much as I can where ever I can. Random crowds love me and I'm looking to play more actual venues instead of smoking sessions and parties. |
| Michael King Ross | Contemporary folk singer-songwriter with a sense of humor. |
| Mike Swenson (solo) | Mike Swenson (solo or with The Nouns) is an original folk/country influenced/jam band from St.Paul, MN. Drinking and having fun is encouraged. |
| Chris Miller | Chris Miller's sets include his own songs mixed in with traditional blues and old time country music as well as a few jazz standards. |
| Minnesota Blue | Minnesota Blue plays bluegrass and other music they love. |
| Missle Wings | Indie Rock |
| Eric Moeckel | Melancholy, harmonically interesting and progressive singer-songwriter. |
| Julie Moffitt | A smoky-voiced singer/songwriter with songs that you've lived through - from the first flirt to the worst break-up. |
| Colin Monette | Guitarist/Educator/Recording Artist/Singer/Songwriter. AAS Degree. Blues/Jazz Harmony + Improv,Fingerstyle.Americana. |
| Michael Monroe | Minnesota Original performing since 70s: Acoustic Folk/Reggae/Jazz |
| Dawn Xiana Moon | Chinese-American Dawn Xiana Moon went from classically trained pianist to singer-songwriter shortly after discovering anarchy in the guitar. Melodic folk pop infused with passion and honesty. From Chicago. |
| More Amore' | Songwriter Adam Thoms plays an eclectic array of original arrangements delving into diverse genres deemed; Replacement Treatment Sound. |
| Sarah Morris | Acoustic, jazz & old-school-country, singer-songwriter |
| Ms. Monique | CLASSIC SOUL ALL OVER AGAIN. OOZING WITH PASSION AND ROMANCE |
| Matt Muller | Singer/songwriter |
| Mary Ann Munro | Mary Ann Munro is a singer-songwriter who writes songs about love and lust. Her voice is soft and velvety like cake or butter. |
| louis murphy | founding member of two eyes for the dead and a few other bands you have never heard of. |
| Scott Moses Murray | Music that will make you think twice before selling your soul to the man... or the woman |
| Eric Nassau | travelling folk |
| Nate Giller Productions | Recording Studio with a Pro Tools HD3 system and a Control 24 digital surface. |
| Neverwas | urban/rural digital folk music, intended for your postnational and eventually posthuman future listening pleasure. May it keep your hardware hard, and your software soft. |
| Stephanie Nevilles | Singer/Pianist |
| NewIcons | Original, quasi-psychedelic, groove-oriented rock. You will be groovin'! |
| Andrew Newton | Singer songwriter with roots in folk and folk/rock. |
| NICOLA | Urban Alternative...Fiery Folk Rock...Intensely Passionate Soul... A high-energy live act to ignite any audience...
Whether unplugged solo,duo or Full Band...Nicola is one act you just gotta' see!
Websites:
www.nicolanicola.com
www.myspace.com/nicola
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| Nikki and The RueMates | Folk/Rock Bluesy group. The group consists of Nikki Matteson on vocals, rhythm & lead guitar, Rich Rue on lead & slide guitars & vocal harmonies, Carrie Deans on bass & harmony vocals, & lastly Bryce Kastning on minimal style drums. |
| The Nite Owls | Come join the old time sounds of The Nite Owls at the New Acadia Cafe located at the intersection of Cedar and Riverside |
| Steve Nollet | Original Songs about the search for meaning in middle-class suburban America |
| Steve Noonan | Writing and singing style was formed from two waves of influences: 1. Early Jackson Browne/Crosby, Stills, and Nash. 2. The Cure/Echo and the Bunnymen.
This mixture produced a unique songwriting style emphasizing melody and vocals, using 6 and 12 st |
| Nothing of Consequence | Nothing of Consequence is something...something you want to listen to. |
| Chuck Nyberg | Pop, rock, folk, extravaganza! |
| Olu Obembe | Just graduated from the university of MN with my bachelors in piano performance. I am looking for more opportunities out there |
| Ol' Yeller | Ol' Yeller is the original rock and roll band fronted by Rich Mattson. Rich was brought up with Waylon Jennings and John Denver in one ear, Kiss and Van Halen in the other. All the while learning to play guitar to Neil Young records. |
| Dave Olson | Original folk and roots rock that tells stores of ordinary life with refreshing starkness and clarity. Tunes that grab the heart and head while you tap along to the music. |
| Jordan Page | Jordan Page is a young poet, singer/songwriter, guitarist, political activist, and social commentator. His songs are vehicles for social change calling people to action. |
| Paisleybrooks | PaisleyBrooks is about who WE are instead of who I am...With boldness and conviction, this music proves how one single person can unite us through song. Powerful, motivating, comforting - Got to hear it to believe it. |
| Nora Paoli | Nora Paoli is a talented singer-songwriter who combines sweet singing, catchy melodies, clever lyrics, and guitar finger-picking finesse. |
| Tim Patrick, Sinatra Singer | Tim sings in the style of Sinatra, Michael Buble, Bennett, Martin, Darin, and all the other great crooners. |
| Perpich Center for Arts Education Pushing The Boundaries | MN Arts High School students perform original works. |
| Drew Peterson | Formerly lead 40 Watt Bulb |
| Kasey Phifer | Singer/songwriter, mostly acoustic piano (sometimes guitar). Jazz and folk rock style. |
| Jordan Porter | Blues, Folk, Indie Rock and poetry all tied up in a guitar and a harmony |
| Sarah Pray | I write songs in the alternative folk genre based off the piano and guitar...at least so far. I just got me an accordian. |
| Prince Jabba | Reggae, Lover's Rock, Hip Hop & Dance Hall |
| Prince Jabba | Minnesota hottest Reggae artist |
| Gerald Prokop | Singer-songwriter and lo-fi recording artist. |
| Prophet of the Dawn | Moody, evokes deep emotion, and spacy. |
| Public Static | If we were a superhero, our name would be Eargasmo. |
| Chris Pureka | CD Release show. With Jerree Small (www.myspace.com/jerreesmall)
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| QuinnElizabeth | A band of three sisters united to bring their self-taught musicianship to the live stage. |
| The WolfPack | The Wolfpack are an exciting band featuring an exciting mix of classics, oldies and original rock & roll. |
| Eli Ratner | Acoustic alternative rock. Check out my site or myspace.com/eliratner for music, pics, and videos. |
| Larry Ravenswood | Larry Ravenswood:singer/songwriter Acoustic/Electronic/Pop/Rock light Rock,ambient,romantic infl.U2,Bowie,Coldplay,Dido,REM |
| Rayna | Rayna emphasizes the need to release deep and powerful vocals to the strums of her acoustic. Her captivating melodies coupled with poetic words makes for an unforgetable music experience. |
| Rebecca Rego | Acoustic, Female, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Bluegrass, Country. |
| Nick Reid | Solo acoustic player. Frontman for local trio Public Static |
| Eric Reitz | Eric Reitz is a musician from Reading, Pennsylvania. He writes and performs his own music with influences that range from Simon and Garfunkel to Ryan Adams. His music is a fusion of acoustic, alternative, rock and soul that places just as much care in his |
| JoAnn Riedl | JoAnn Riedl is a singer-songwriter hailing from Milwaukee WI. Playing out since her first open mic in 1998. JoAnn is currently performing solo acoustic. She combines folk, punk and rock into her at times gentle yet percussive guitar style. JoAnn knows |
| Aimee Ringle | Aimee Ringle is a highly gifted singer/song writer with a beautiful voice capable of evoking lots of different emotions. |
| Rockers Lament | Original Music, Good original music ranging from Rock, Hard Rock, Pop, Folk, easy listening. The all music and lyrics written by Roger Holmes and Nick Holmes. (Uncle and Nefew) |
| Rockers' Lament | Rockers Lament is a new band formed in 2007. Our original musical taste and original music crosses all bounderies. |
| Roger Johnson and the Harts | Performing meaningful lyrics and memorable melodies in a uniquely highbrow hybrid. The essence of Cosmic American Music! |
| Rob Rogers | ambient sounds to rhythmic stomps with vocals ranging in dynamic volume and melodic texture. |
| Roma di Luna | Acoustic dou made of guitar, violin and voice. The sound has been compared to a haunting lullaby and they are most associated with folk, old timey and traditional roots music.
There performances are filled with original music that draws the audience in. |
| James Rone | Lead singer and guitarist of local band The Seagraves. Solo shows are one-man acoustic guitar, and feature a combination of originals and cover material. |
| Roni | Roni: Welcome to my site! You are being introduced to the Sexy Lady of Southern Soul. She's hot, smooth, and exhilarating.
Come on in, take a seat, and tell me how you feel before leave
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| Nancy Rost | Jazz-influenced keyboardist with original songs that are funny, surreal and heartfelt - sometimes all at once. |
| Jake Rowan | Acoustic pop-funk |
| Dan Rumsey | Performing singer/songwriter and song interpreter. Acoustic Americana blues/folker. Guitar slinger, mandolin jammer, piano tickler and harmonica blower. |
| Russell | Russell is a Singer/Songwriter, Earth Freindly Concerts plus music of John Denver and Tunes from Local Musicians |
| Ryan Ruff Smith | A 22 year-old singer/songwriter who tries to combine the directness and lucidity of Bob Dylan with the pop songcraft of masters such as Lennon/McCartney and Brian Wilson. |
| Cooker John Sagner | Original and Traditional Folk and Delta Slide Blues |
| Paul Salomon | Piano-driven song and lyric pop music about love, loss, and the hard times of all time. |
| Becky Schlegel | Original bluegrass, Americana, and acoustic rock. |
| The Schmoejoes | The Schmoejoes is an original three piece pop band based in southern Minnesota. |
| Leslie Schumacher | TC-based singer-songwriter |
| Bryan Schumann | Bryan Schumann is a guitarist, trumpeter, and composer. He has a bachelors degree in music from Augsburg College, and is a great performer. |
| Tim Schurrer | http://www.timschurrer.com |
| Andy Schwen | I play acoustic guitar and sing original music while looping guitar/rhythm parts on some songs. |
| Zach Scott | Vocalist looking for band. Range of Growls and Screams. |
| Rachel Sedacca | Acoustic Americana Singer/Songwriter from Ventura County, CA |
| Brad Senne | Acoustic singer/songwriter. Music in the style of Iron and Wine, Nick Drake and Elliott Smith |
| Jason Shannon | Jason Shannon is a singer/songwriter based out of Minneapolis. He performs solo shows and band shows. |
| Sxip Shirey | Sxip Shirey performs incredible music for Mutant Harmonicas, Industrial Flute, Triple Extended Tin Whistle, Regurgitated Music Boxes, and Glass Bowl Choir Unit. |
| Robbie Sieben | I'm a solo artist just trying to find new places to play every week. |
| Rae Singer | The RAE SINGER Band is a little rock...a little roll...a little blues...a little soul.
Check Rae out at www.raesinger.com |
| Skoy | Acoustic Singer/Songwriter. Skoy's low, melodic voice compliments the somber yet sweet guitar music. |
| Skylines and Archives | Quality acoustic music. Full band coming soon... |
| Aaron Slater | FREE MP3 DOWNLOADS, lyrics & official artist profile from Aaron Slater |
| The Sleeper Pins | Acoustic-based 4 piece with strong song structures and interesting instrumentation. Lyrics filled with imagery and dynamic musical phrasing make a thoughtful and unpredictable combination. |
| Slightly Mutual | An acoustic mix of most things Americana done in the least pretentious way possible. |
| The Smarts | Catchy keyboard-centered pop with lotsa vocals and great players. Brill Building influenced songwriting features memorable, highly melodic tunes, interesting chord progressions and feels, combined with witty, engaging lyrics. |
| So Say We All | So Say We All, a pop band from from St Louis, is fronted by two strong singer-songwriters (Leslie Sanzaro and myself) beautifully harmonizing -- both mellow and rockin'. The sound of both voices together is remarkable. |
| Morrison | Acoustic singer-songwriter. |
| Somebody Else | A solo musician with expressive music and heartfelt lyrics, performing originals, instrumentals, covers, and improvisational pieces, accompanied by an eclectic array of instrumentation. |
| Jessica Sonner | Jessica Sonner Live @ The Acadia Cafe Thursday March 13th at 9pm. |
| Aria Souder | Voice and piano combine to create beautiful dreamy music with evocative and elegant lyrics.
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| Billy Southern | Acoustic guitar playing singer/song writer from Lakewood, MN, just north of Duluth. Often accompanied by (lead/slide guitar) Barry Schwartz, and bass player Karl Anderson. Currently finishing up the first cd to come out this June! |
| Davina Sowers | Singer and pianist for Davina and The Vagabonds |
| Susanne Spirit | Susanne Spirit, A Girl From Elysian, sings Nationwide to American Truckers.! |
| StacyK | ALTERNATIVE FOLK. ACOUSTIC. ORGANIC. |
| John Statz | Mood-driven folk in a high-energy live setting. The use of looping, as well as a variety of instruments, and good solid songwriting will leave an impression on any listener. |
| STAX BRIX | SOME GANGSTA POLITICOL s*** CHECK IT OUT |
| Jason Stegenga | Melancholy melodies and pure honesty in a globally-conscious group |
| Steve Sullivan and The Factory | Steve Sullivan and The Factory play gritty, organic, and haunting blues, soul and rock. |
| Angie Stevens | Angie Stevens. is a passionate, soulful alt-country artist who performs with the power of a freight train: Patty Griffin coupled with Janis Joplin. |
| Andrea Stolpe | With songs recorded by artists such as Faith Hill and Josh Gracin, Andrea Stolpe is a songwriter whose commercial appeal is as apparent as her appetite for candid lyrics and fearless melodies. |
| Stook! | Stook! plays americana alt. country and rock n roll |
| Jon Story | Jon's rich lyrical style paints a tapestry of imagery,forming masculine but beautiful melody lines.
Listeners are offered a unique glimps into a world where despair fuels joy,and truth is revealed. |
| Nathan Griner | Nathan Griner is a unique singer/songwriter with a ton of great tunes, sounds, and stories for all! Using loop stations, and delay pedals he is able to create a really cool sound for one man! |
| Neal Swanger | Twin Cities Folk Singer/Songwriter |
| Sweet Melba | Sweet Melba brings combines the best of progressive indie rock with alt-country and folk-rock roots. Uncle Tupelo meets Rilo Kiley. |
| Tabula Rosa | Acoustic folk/punk lullabies from Northern Minnesota. Calming, melodic music for fans of Jeremy Enigk, Elliott Smith, or Azure ray. |
| Claire Taubenhaus | A singer-songwriter, currently a student at Bennington College in Vermont and recent grad of the Perpich Center for Arts Education. |
| This Is Jarvis | Simple live acoustic music and simple live acoustic recordings. Written rehearsed music and freestyle acoustic music. As stripped down as it gets. |
| Jonathan Thomas | Jonathan - bass guitar. |
| Steve Thompson | Singer songwriter...around the block and back. Love the blend of early blues, country, and rock 612-722-3948 |
| Thunderheads | Playing a mix of original, and cover rock & blues. Sounds like: Allman Brothers, Neil Young, Blues Traveler, Wallflowers, Eagles. Thunderheads is one of the area's finest. |
| tiffinni saint ranae | film n raadio diva prodigy beuty extraordinare |
| Tim Sigler Band | Tim Sigler has been playing music to thousands of people throughout the Midwest for most of his adult life. With more than 200 shows per year, and a massive play list, Tim Sigler has quickly become a fan favorite. At age 25 he’s just getting started! |
| The Get-Rites | Old school raunchy slide guitar mixed with powerful yet quiet songs. |
| Trapper Schoepp Band | The Trapper Schoepp Band is a 4 man young refreshing folk/rock band out of Ellsworth, WI. They play original songs and covers from artists such as Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Wilco and Dave Matthews Band. Their acoustic sound is backed-up with a variety of |
| TRAXX | Hot Soulful, entertaining R&B artist available for booking. |
| Michael Trevis | Michael Trevis is a young singer-songwriter who focuses on bringing original acoustic music to a variety of audiences. |
| Benjamin Tucker | Americana singer songwriter, ranges from Folk to Country to Jazz to Country Blues. |
| Kara Tupy | Anointed. Worshipful. Soulful. Raw. This live worship CD is an intimate expression of Kara's journey to know God and his healing love. |
| Eric Twietmeyer | Music and people are inextricably connected. My music, which varies from piano to guitar-led pop rock sound is based out of my relationships with others and with God. Sometimes fun, sometimes serious. |
| Twin Cities Lady Knight | Singer/Songwriter |
| Mark Ujifusa | Mark Ujifusa is an emerging singer/songwriter who writes mainly jazzy pop music. |
| John (JD) Valerio | I play guitar and sing my own songs. I love it. www.cdbaby.com/valerio |
| Kurt Vatland | Inidie grind blues of the acoustical fashion |
| The Violent Bear It Away | Singer-Songwriter styled Folk Rock. Solo project of Ethan Lewis. |
| Tom Vollman (Moonshine Sway) | Solo americana in the vein of Ryan Adams, Gram Parsons and Jeff Tweedy. Frontman for the Milwaukee-based Moonshine Sway. |
| Marcy Vonné | Modern/Indie Rock |
| Victoria Vox | ukulele/guitar/chanteuse, nationally touring artist. |
| Alan Wales | Infectious and Catchy! |
| dave warne | dave warne plays guitar and sings and is pretty good. |
| Shay Watson | Piano based, Intelligent Wonka-esque, Pop/Rock-Carnival Music with a slight jazz element. |
| Phil Wendt | Music is my passion. I express myself better in notes, chords and lyrics. |
| Emily White | lyric-driven acoustic rock-folk |
| wild raspberries | We are an Urban Folk acoustic/electric trio recently expanded to a full 5 piece band. |
| Wilke | Twin Cities based jam band quartet. piano, guitar, bass, drums |
| Bernard Willer | Looking for a chance to become a lead singer/harmonica player. |
| Donna Wilson | Donna Wilson is a jazz vocalist and saxophonist. Her voice is clear and soulful. Her saxophone playing is cool and expressive. |
| Greg Winkler | This folk-pop middle-aged artist sings songs that range from chicken-pickin' gambling binges to head-bopping pop songs to heartstring ballads. |
| Wolves and Ravens | Maximum folk funk with undertones of blues and cajun and a rocking newgrass finish |
| Wallace Wylie | Melodic pop/rock (Beatles,Incredible String Band,Eliott Smith,Devendra Banhart,Syd Barrett,etc)based in Minneapolis. |
| Ab Yang | Inspirational. Acoustic. Folk Rock. |
| Athan Young | Dreamy sounds, dance worthy drums, inspiring lyrics, and soulful singing. |
| Tony Zobeck | Blues-tinged acoustic rock is in its peak form when written and performed by such talent as Tony Zobeck. This brilliant musician has mastered the quiet but compelling power of acoustic music, drawing on the classic power of blues as well as his own soul’s |