David is an explorer of beauty, darkness, light, + mystery. His music has been described as innovative, introspective, lyrical, + expressive. David is a singer/songwriter + fingerstyle guitarist who believes that music, at its best, holds the power to reach the deepest parts of our lives and makes the world a better place. See him […]
Join us Sunday, October 15 as The Avant Garde presents Autumn Soul, an afternoon of classic R+B and Soul Covers to match the vibe of the fall season! The performance will feature local Twin Cities vocalists Krishawna, Traiveon, Monique Blakey + Jackson Hurst, backed by a live band. Hosted by The Avant Garde’s founder, Chadwick “Niles” […]
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Join local Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang for the launch of her newest book, The Rock in My Throat. In this moving true story, Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee in the United States, navigating two cultures and two languages. She sees what happens as her parents enter the English-speaking world and are […]
Jordan Johnston is a Minneapolis-based R&B/pop singer/songwriter/producer who draws from a wide range of musical influences including Michael Jackson, Mint Condition, Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Jam + Terry Lewis, Usher, and Prince. Jordan is focused on crafting songs with strong hooks and catchy melodies. Jordan's energy and stage presence is undeniable. He has opened the R&B […]
At 20 years old, Mavy Ho-Le is an up-and-coming force to be reckoned with in the instrumental world. Inspired by Lindsey Stirling, Vanessa Mae, + the all female string quartet, BOND, Mavy features an eclectic mix of music during her sets (classical crossover, ethnic, dubstep, rock), alongside with provocative fashion that has raised the eyebrows […]
Adam Bohanan is a Twin Cities based musician who frequently performs in NYC and tours around the country. He writes and performs Soul, Funk, Jazz, and R’n’B music. His influences include: Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo, Donny Hathaway, Sam Cooke, and Marvin Gaye and many others. Adam has played on bills with George Porter Jr., Craig Robinson, Papa […]
Raised in Iowa and South Dakota, Clayton Ryan’s homegrown country soul music reverberates with a nostalgic sound + powerful songwriting. His songs have been featured in American Songwriter, GemsOnVHS, B-Sides & Badlands, and Americana Road Show, and appeared in TV + film. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Clayton has performed + recorded with artists like Cristina Vane, […]
Minneapolis-based pop-rock band Of The Orchard proudly defines themselves as “not, not a boy band.” Marked by a tinge of youthful angst, Of The Orchard pairs a nostalgic sound of 90s and early 2000s rock (Third Eye Blind, Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World) with narrative, sentimental lyrics (Dawes, Ruston Kelly, John Mayer). This combination […]
Emmy Woods (she/they) was born and raised in rural North Dakota and currently resides in Saint Paul, Minnesota. With hints of country, folk, and blues, Emmy’s songs showcase her knack for storytelling, her strengths in musical artistry, and an impressive vocal range + ability. When asked to summarize her music in three words, Dr. Kyle […]
