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Video – Back to the City Presents: SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE (Rift Magazine exclusive)

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Tonight at the Cedar Cultural Center, 2017 Cedar Commissions artist See More Perspective debuts his new project Flow and the Bow, a collaboration with cellist Eric Silva Brenneman. To celebrate, “Back to the City: Minneapolis Music Conversation” host Simon Calder sat down with See to discuss everything from Prince to politics, as well as See’s back catalog and the art of conversation. This is the first of two Rift-exclusive “Back to the City” video interviews coming out this week; watch out for our singer-songwriter special – featuring Joe Carey, Andy Cook, Dave Sandersfeld, and Michael Gunvalson (Val Son), all of whom have new records out – this Wednesday, February 8th.

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Interview – Heroes of Hobo Nation – Billy Bragg & Joe Henry

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Heroes Of Hobo Nation

In advance of their sold-out show at the Cedar Cultural Center Monday, Americana superheroes Billy Bragg and Joe Henry talk trains, Trump, Brexit, America, Prince, and how to “Shine A Light” in these dark times [Read more…] about Interview – Heroes of Hobo Nation – Billy Bragg & Joe Henry

A Valentine’s Evening with Chris Koza and Lucy Michelle at the Cedar Cultural Center

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Over the past decade, Lucy Michelle and Chris Koza have been among the most consistent and prolific artists in Minneapolis/St. Paul. During that timespan, Chris has released 10 albums – most recently 2014’s In Real Time while also fronting the band Rogue Valley. Lucy Michelle has recently followed up 2013’s Chan Poling/John Munson-co-produced solo album Attack of the Heart by rekindling with former Velvet Lapels collaborators under the moniker “Little Fevers” for their delightful and energetic debut album Field Trip.

This Valentine’s Day the duo — along with several other melodic friends — will be filling the Cedar Cultural Center with originals and covers inspired by the pearls – and perils of romance. Chris and Lucy will perform solo, as a duo, and as a quartet with the musical guidance of Richard Medek (drum) and John Munson (bass). Special guests for the evening include Adam Levy (The Honedogs, And The Professors), Alexei Moon Casselle (Mixed Blood Majority, Kill the Vultures), Leah Ottman (LOTT, We are the Willows), and singer-songwriter Brian Just.

In advance of Valentine’s Day, Chris and Lucy are forging ahead through the depths of the Minnesota Winter by recording a special covers EP. This sure-to-be-rare, sure-to-be-rad collection of songs is an exclusive release – and a sincere Thank You – for ticket-holders to the show. The album will be distributed as a download in early February, prior the show.

Will there be cakes? Sing-alongs? Fancy Gowns? Surprises? Will you find your one True Love in the audience? The possibilities are many, but the time and place are one: Sunday, February 14th the Cedar Cultural Center present: A Valentine’s Evening w/ Chris Koza and Lucy Michelle.

Daniel and Adrian Volovets Duo & “Noche Gitana” by Twin Cities Flamenco Artists Co-op

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Doors Open: 7:00pm
Advance: $22.00
Day of show: $25.00
All-Ages; Seated Show

An evening of inventive and traditional flamenco from local talents and guest artists from Spain.

Part I: Daniel and Adrian Volovets Duo

Brothers Daniel (guitar) and Adrian Volovets (flute, tenor saxophone, and violin) are a duo whose telepathic musical communication and varied repertoire have brought them critical acclaim. Their music is a unique combination of flamenco, Brazilian, jazz, and classical genres, including inventive arrangements of old favorites and original compositions. Danieland Adrian’s technical virtuosity and soulful interpretations have captivated audiences throughout the Twin Cities. Together, they have recorded several CDs, including their latest “Wistful Tendrils.” They will perform a new program of traditional and modern flamenco, imbued with baroque, jazz, and Brazilian influences.

Part II: “Noche Gitana” by Twin Cities Flamenco Artists Co-op with Festero Javier Heredia

Guest Artists:
Javier Heredia (Festero from Seville)
La Rhina (Dancer from Seville)
Daniel Volovets (Guitarist)
Adrian Volovets (Flute, Tenor Saxophone, and Violin)

TCFAC Artists:
Trevor May (Guitarist)
Sachiko Nishiuchi “La Chayí” (Dancer)
Michael Ziegahn (Guitarist)

“Noche Gitana” is a traditional flamenco music-and-dance performance series by TCFAC and guest artists directly from Spain. TCFAC will welcome two special guests for the night at The Cedar: flamenco festero Javier Heredia and a flamenco dancer La Rhina from Seville, Spain. Festeros are flamenco artists who specialize in singing and dancing in the fiestas of Andalusian villages and towns. Most of them learned to sing and dance in their families and communities without going to dance or singing schools. As this flamenco tradition is disappearing, fewer artists like Javier Heredia are seen. TCFAC’s “Noche Gitana” celebrates the gypsy spirit and its culture and tradition through flamenco music, singing and dancing.

Twin Cities Flamenco Artists Co-op (TCFAC) is a newly formed group founded in 2015 based on the shared goal of bringing authentic, traditional flamenco to the Twin Cities through performance, community activities and education, and working with flamenco singers on a daily basis. TCFAC also aims to satisfy the thirst of flamenco aficionados in the Twin Cities and to reach out to new audience members in flamenco. We have already put on two successful traditional flamenco tablao shows: “Noche Gitana” in September at The Nicollet and “Noche Gitana” in November at Icehouse Mpls, both with world-renowned flamenco artists directly from Andalusia.

Ticket options and info

On sale date: 12 noon Fri Nov 13
Phone: 612-338-2674 ext 0 between 12 noon and 4pm M-F ($2 fee per ticket)
In person: From a Cedar volunteer in the front lobby during events (no fee; cash, check, credit card), Depth of Field (no fee; cash or check only), or Electric Fetus (approximately $2 fee)
Online: Ticketfly (typically $2–$3 fee/ticket) (click on red Buy Tickets button at top of this page) until 5pm day of show
The Cedar is an all ages venue
Students with ID, seniors over 65, and children under 12 may purchase tickets at a discount at the door (subject to ticket availability).

For the artists’ bios, please go to The Cedar’s website at http://www.thecedar.org/events/2016/02/07/daniel-and-adrian-volovets-duo-and-noche-gitana-twin-cities-flamenco-artists-co-op