Events
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Starting on November 07, 2021 3:00 pmAaron will be celebrating his 50th birthday with a massive 4 hour performance with every group he is in. Featuring: Aaron Kerr's Dissonant Creatures, Heavy Pedal Cello, Swallows, JazZen, SingleCell, Todd Harper's Musical Ecology, and The Sonoglyph Collective. Sunday, November 7th, 3-7pm. Black Dog Cafe: 308 East Prince Street — Lowertown — Saint Paul, MN. Free and all-ages.
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Starting on September 18, 2021 6:30 pmThe Sonoglyph Collective performs for the 2021 Greenway Glow: an evening celebration on the Minneapolis Greenway, Saturday, Sept. 18th. They will be playing under the 13th Ave. Bridge from 6:30-8:30pm. Free, all-ages. www.sonoglyphcollective.com
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Starting on September 17, 2021 7:00 pmMusical Ecology: The Graphic Scores of Todd Harper Friday, September 17th 2021, 7:00pm Arts on Lafond / Zion Lutheran Church: 1697 Lafond Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104 A concert of the graphic scores of Todd Harper will be performed on Friday, September 17th at Zion Lutheran Church in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul. The graphic scores are both musical and artistic, involving both Todd's written notation and watercolor paintings of the natural world. A special feature of this concert will be pictures of each score projected on a large screen while the pieces are being performed for the audience to enjoy. There will also be a livestream of the performance that will show the scores virtually. "I have worked musically with Todd for over a decade, and I believe this is the culmination of creativity for him" says musical collaborator Aaron Kerr. "I have played trio shows for many years with him and have been amazed at his ability to write a perfectly crafted song. When he started diving in artwork with his scores it gave the musicians an open-ended map to explore. I realized there was something very special going on that everyone needs to know about." The concert features many of Todd's longtime musical partners and local musicians: Paul Cantrell - piano and accordion, Michelle Kinney and Aaron Kerr - cello, Gary Schulte and Laura Harada - violin and viola, and Matty Harris - woodwinds. Todd will add whimsical & reflective spoken word regarding the relationships between the natural world and its humans. Doors will open at 6:30pm, concert at 7:00. Tickets are $10 at the door. Cash, check, Venmo and PayPal accepted. Todd will also be selling his albums, along with his original artwork on prints, postcards, and T-shirts. Donations can be made for those watching virtually via Venmo or PayPal. Note: masking and social distancing guidelines will be observed for this concert. Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/3077849899207214. Todd Harper's website: https://troutsongs.com Livestream link: https://youtu.be/-DhMwJTSd5E
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Starting on August 22, 2021 12:00 pmHello everyone! Happy to announce that the Milwaukee Fringe Fest has decided to host live and virtual performances this year, and Aaron Kerr's Dissonant Creatures will be featured in the virtual show! AKDC filmed a 45 minute live performance video at a cool library in the Twin Cities for the event, and you can buy tickets to see it NOW! The tickets will be for sale today through Aug. 28th for a 1-time viewing of the concert. (See links below). To buy tickets, use this link: https://mkefringe.anywhereseat.com/access.php?event_id=12744 To view the Fringe Fest virtual performances, use this link (AKDC is the second act listed): https://mkefringe.anywhereseat.com/channel.php
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Starting on August 15, 2021 2:00 pmThe Sonoglyph Collective performs at The Egg Roll Queen, Sunday August 15th, 2-4pm. The Egg Roll Queen: 1579 Hamline Ave. N., Falcon Heights, MN 55108. sonoglyphcollective.com
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Starting on August 14, 2021 5:00 pmThe Sonoglyph Collective performs at the 2021 New Music Gathering. New Music Gathering is an annual conference/festival hybrid dedicated to the performance, production, promotion, support, and creation of new and forward-thinking music. NMG works with a different host city each year, and seeks to present work from across the country (and beyond!) alongside the work being made there locally. Saturday, August 14th; Sonoglyph at 5:00pm, followed by Zeitgeist at 6:00. Studio Z: 275 East Fourth Street, Suite 200 Saint Paul, MN 55101. This show is free and all-ages. For more info: newmusicgathering.org, sonoglyphcollective.com
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Starting on August 06, 2021 8:00 pmFriday, August 6, 2021 Mortimers Swallows will be playing an early set at Mortimer’s in Minneapolis on Friday, August 6, 2021. 2001 Lyndale Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN 55405 (612) 872-1688 Music at 8 PM. Swallows at 10 PM. With Velahsa, The Little Lebowski Urban Achievers and TBA.
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Starting on July 22, 2021 11:30 amAt Ecolab PlazaJazZen (Bobb Fantauzzo - Native flute, Aaron Kerr - cello) perform at Ecolab Plaza in downtown St. Paul: 386 Wabasha. 11:30am - 12:45pm. Grab some food from the vendors and enjoy an outdoor concert!
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Starting on July 15, 2021 6:30 pmSingleCell is thrilled to be part of the 2021 Minneapolis Music in the Parks program! We'll play for 90 minutes and plan to bring along a special guest or two. Come on out: July 15th, 2021, 6:30-8:00pm. For more info about SingleCell: www.singlecellmusic.net
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Starting on July 13, 2021 7:00 pmAaron Kerr's Dissonant Creatures plays at Minneapolis Music in the Parks. Show is from 7-8:30pm on Tuesday, July 13th, 2021. Father Hennepin Bluff Park: 420 Main St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 (on the east bank - near the Stone Arch Bridge. We are excited to be live again! Show is free and all-ages.
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Starting on July 02, 2021 4:30 pmAt MSP AirportFlying through on July 2nd? If you happen to be in the MSP terminal - you can check out Aaron at Republic Restaurant - concourse D (you need a flight reservation to get into the terminal). Friday, July 2nd, 4:30 - 7:15pm. Aaron will be playing some eclectic jazz fusion for folks enjoying some good food and drink.
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Starting on July 01, 2021 7:00 pmAaron with Jackson Kerr - drums, David Edminster - winds, and Todd Harper - keys. Harper's Grove: 2 blocks east of Johnson, one block north of Minnehaha on the East Side of St. Paul (look for the little white dog to greet you). Thursday - July 1st, 7-8:30pm.
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Starting on June 15, 2021 7:00 pmAaron plays with SingleCell at Harper's Grove - Tuesday, June 15th, 7-8:30pm. SingleCell is an instrumental trio in the Twin Cities that plays improvised pieces with elements of jazz, third stream, avant garde, and experimental music. Kevin Rhys, keys and electronics Aaron Kerr, 5-string electric cello Derrin Pinto, drums and percussion Harper's Grove: corner of Reaney and Etna, 2 block east of Johnson, 1 block north of Minnehaha in St. Paul. Look for the yard with the grove of trees and a little white dog to greet you. For more info: singlecellmusic.net
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Starting on June 10, 2021 7:00 pmTHURSDAY JUNE 10. NEW MOON IN GEMINI CONCERT ! Abundant possibilities, new beginnings. Fresh air in a time of heat. Musicians taking control of their Destiny ! With Aaron Kerr (cello) & Pratik Singh ( tabla). Todd Harper, (eclectic piano & things) 707 to 8:17. New inventions. Exciting ! Calming ! Things without a name ! Near the corner of Etna & Reaney in East St. Paul. Close to Johnson Parkway & Minnehaha. Low key, and exciting at the same time. Look for the little white dog, Victor in a big yard with some fruit trees. He will greet you. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket (but we do have some seating).
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Starting on May 30, 2021 2:00 pmFourth concert of the season at Harper's Grove. This concert will feature Aaron with Todd Harper on keys and special guests TBA. These are outdoor yard concerts in East St. Paul in a beautiful grove of trees. Near the intersection of Reaney and Etna - 2 blocks east of Johnson and one block north of Minnehaha. Sunday, May 30th, 2-4pm. Bring: masks, lawn chairs / blankets, donations for musicians (but all are welcome).
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Starting on May 13, 2021 6:00 pmThird show of the season: we are very excited to be playing live again in this epic year of music. Thursday, May 13th, 6-8pm Harper's Grove: 1384 Reaney, St. Paul (two blocks west of Johnson, one block north of Minnehaha) Aaron Kerr: cello Todd Harper: keys special guests TBA These are outdoor shows in an intimate setting in a beautiful grove of trees. The music features the best musicians in the Twin Cities. The shows are local and community-driven. Bring: masks lawn chairs or blankets donation money for musicians, but all are welcome
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Starting on March 28, 2021 7:00 pmTodd Harper with Aaron Kerr. These musicians will perform “Bird Myths”. Ornithology is a great science. But perhaps they missed some things? Todd Harper (dreamer, electric piano, small instruments, voice). The essential Aaron Kerr, cello, rooted energy. To be performed on the back porch, with perhaps the door open. This Pandemic Cabaret is part of a many part series called Looking Back, Moving Forward: A Retrospective Cabaret. In each show in this series Patrick will present one work from his past, while sharing the program with artists who have been part of his life and work in the last 50 years. The artists in each program have a special connection to that show's retrospective piece. To view the livestream show - please use this link: https://mailchi.mp/d45bd1b0ee26/patrickscabaret-online-march-28-2021 $15 suggest donation - "pay what you can honor system"
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Starting on March 19, 2021 7:00 pmAaron performs with Swallows for their upcoming release, In the Shadow of the Seven Stars, a thematic album based on the murder of Frances Coles by her her supposed killer: Jack the Ripper. From the Swallows web site: "In the Shadow of the Seven Stars takes its name from a public house in London called 'The Crown and Seven Stars,' which was located on Royal Mint Street in the Whitechapel District of London in 1891. The Seven Stars story begins with the murder of a 26-year-old prostitute named Frances Coles on Friday, February 13, 1891 by a killer that many believed to be Jack the Ripper. The band’s fictional story introduces a witness to the murder who is subsequently haunted by Frances’ ghost, who is desperately seeking an accomplice to revenge her murder." THIS PERFORMANCE WILL BE LIVE STREAM ONLY, and will be on Friday, March 19, at 7pm central. Go to this link link to view the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EE3-Bb3CvQ For more information - www.swallowthemusic.com.
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Starting on December 04, 2020 7:00 pmLive-stream event: Album Release of Aaron's new album Odin on Dec. 4th from 7-8pm. This trio album features Aaron on cello, Justin DeLeon on drums, and Sean Egan on clarinet. The live-stream performance will feature members of Aaron Kerr's Dissonant Creatures playing songs from the album. THIS IS A LIVE-STREAM EVENT ONLY (NOT A LIVE PERFORMANCE). Go here to view concert: https://youtu.be/vxwidqeI1Ng
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Starting on August 28, 2020 6:00 pm"Under the Bridge" Free Improv Concert - Friday, August 28th, 6-8pm. Featuring Aaron's new trio, SingleCell and special guest Nathan Hanson. This is an outdoor concert at the intersection of Hague and Hamline Ave. in St. Paul (under Hamline Ave. bridge). This will be a show with social distancing restrictions - please stay 6 feet apart / wear masks as needed. Show from 6-8pm. You can donate at the show, or via PayPal to: cellogodmusic@gmail.com.
