MidAmerica Talent

12/20/2025

12/19/2025

If you are unable to attend in person, please join us via livestream on December 20th at 11 AM as we Celebrate the Life & Legacy of Garry Jellybean Johnson 🙌💜

📹 Livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/5571976/8b48b1ebe0

12/15/2025

Prog rock fans, this one’s for you! 🤘 Thurs, Jan 15 at the Dakota Jazz Club, Those Medley Kids bring YES’ 1971 classic album FRAGILE to life, performed in its entirety + plus deep cuts from prog legends Genesis, Rush, King Crimson & ELP.

🎶 Ft. Performances by Brian Ziemniak – keyboards, David Anania – drums, Charles Fletcher – bass, Alex Maiers – guitar, David Russ – vocals, Deb Brown – vocals

📍 Dakota Jazz Club
1010 Nicollet Mall, Mpls 🚗 Valet parking available! • Doors: 5:30 PM, Show: 7:00 PM

🎟 Tickets are going fast!!! They are on sale NOW at DakotaCooks.com 🔥

If you love Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, Rush, and ELP, don’t miss this chance to experience these epic tunes LIVE in one of Minneapolis’ most intimate clubs. Tag your prog-rock friends and we’ll see you at The Dakota! 🌙

12/10/2025

With love and deep gratitude for the life of Garry “Jellybean” Johnson, his family and friends announce his Homegoing Celebration.
Please join us on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Shiloh Temple as we gather to remember his spirit, his laughter, his music, his life and the legacy he leaves in all of us.

This Public celebration will take place at Shiloh Temple located at 1201 W. Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411.

shilohtemple.com

This service will include special guests, music features & eulogy of Jellybean Johnson.

This service is from 11am to 2pm with repast immediately afterward for Family & Close Friends Only.

This event will be live-streamed. This service will start promptly at 11am.

A secondary afternoon event will be announced soon.

12/07/2025

Twin Cities, we’re turning up the Afrocentric energy for Christmas! Join us at The Cabooze for ONWA DECEMBER – a high-vibe night of live music, culture, and community featuring:

✨ OBI ORIGINAL ™ & The Black Atlantics
✨ Osa Derae
✨ Mack OC
✨ Eshini Bobo

Expect a dance-heavy night with big drums, rich harmonies, and a full-on highlife/Afrobeat/Afrofusion experience – plus authentic Nigerian food and fresh flavors to keep you fueled all night.

🕤 Time: 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 Venue: The Cabooze, 913/917 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN
🎫 Tickets: Advance tickets available now at Cabooze.com – grab yours NOW before they’re gone!

In the spirit of the season, we’re also hosting a Community Food Shelf Drive –
🛒 Please bring a canned good or non-perishable item to help support local families.

Music. Heritage. Togetherness.
Come celebrate ONWA DECEMBER and let’s pack The Cabooze with nothing but love and good energy. 🌌🕺🏾💃🏾

12/01/2025

Ladies of Soul, Vol. 2 is almost SOLD OUT! 🔥Celebrate the queens of neo-soul... Jill Scott, Erykah Badu & Angie Stone, with an unforgettable night at the Dakota!

✨ Ladies of Soul, Vol. 2 – A Tribute to Jill Scott, Erykah Badu & Angie Stone
📍 Dakota Jazz Club – 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
📅 Friday, December 12
⏰ Doors: 5:30 PM • Show: 7:00 PM

🎤 Vocalists
Solorah The Essence
Ashley Commodore
Monique Blakey

🎵 Band
Tommy Barbarella – Keys
Tony Axtell - Bass
Deevo – Guitar
RAWTWHYLAH – Drums
José James - Sax & Percussion

🚨 Tickets are ALMOST GONE, so don’t wait. Grab yours now before they disappear at: dakotacooks.com

11/27/2025

Prog rock fans, this one’s for you! 🤘 Thurs, Jan 15 at the Dakota Jazz Club, Those Medley Kids bring YES’ 1971 classic album FRAGILE to life, performed in its entirety + plus deep cuts from prog legends Genesis, Rush, King Crimson & ELP.

🎶 Ft. Performances by Brian Ziemniak – keyboards, David Anania – drums, Charles Fletcher – bass, Alex Maiers – guitar, David Russ – vocals, Deb Brown – vocals

📍 Dakota Jazz Club
1010 Nicollet Mall, Mpls 🚗 Valet parking available! • Doors: 5:30 PM, Show: 7:00 PM

🎟 Tickets are on sale NOW at DakotaCooks.com 🔥

If you love Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, Rush, and ELP, don’t miss this chance to experience these epic tunes LIVE in one of Minneapolis’ most intimate clubs. Tag your prog-rock friends and we’ll see you at The Dakota! 🌙

11/13/2025

🔥 MACK OC — LIVE at 7th St Entry!

Twin Cities artist Mack OC headlines 7th St Entry on Wed, Nov 26, 2025, debuting his new chapter — Osinachi II 🎶

With performances by Gifted Handz, Tailor Briann & Huhroon, plus DJ Faaji and hosted by Awa Mally aka The Mayor.

💫 Special guests: Qmoe • Osa Derae • Eshini BoBo • Ozone Creations • MN Hip Hop Dancers • bdifferent

📍 7th St Entry | 701 1st Ave N, Minneapolis
🕖 Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM
🎟️ Get Tickets NOW at: Ticket link: https://www.axs.com/events/1176714/mack-oc-tickets?skin=firstavenue

11/13/2025

🔥 Black Market Brass x Obi Original at The Cedar! 🔥

Twin Cities, don’t miss this powerhouse double bill as Black Market Brass hits the stage celebrating their new single “If I Do My Own", a heavy, hypnotic Afro-funk banger you gotta hear live! Joined by the electrifying Obi Original, this night is guaranteed to keep the dance floor packed all evening long!

📍 The Cedar Cultural Center – Minneapolis
🗓️ Friday, December 5, 2025
⏰ Music: 8 PM
🎶 Special Guests: Purple Funk Metropolis
🎟️ Tickets at: TheCedar.prg

Three incredible Twin Cities acts. One unforgettable night. Let’s pack the room!!!

11/10/2025

Just Announced!!! Ladies of Soul, Vol. 2 - A Celebration of the Music of Jill Scott, Erykah Badu & Angie Stone

Fri, Dec 12 • 7PM • Dakota Jazz Club • 1010 Nicollet Mall, Mpls

Ft. performances by Ashley Commodore, Monique Blakey, Solorah The Essence, Tommy Barbarella, Ethan Yeshaya, Deevo, RAWTWHYLAH and special guests! 🎶

🎟 Tickets are on sale NOW. Get 'em while you still can!

Join us for Ladies Of Soul, Vol. 2 – A Tribute to Jill Scott, Erykah Badu & Angie Stone on Dec 12. Vol. 2 - A Tribute to Jill Scott, Erykah Badu & Angie Stone