Cole Diamond
Mixing up an unlikely concoction of vintage rock & roll and outlaw country, Cole Diamond is, depending on when you ask, either the stage name for singer/songwriter Ryan Otte or the collective handle for Otte and his Band. For years Otte spent most weekends behind a drum kit playing with too many band to list. The idea for Cole Diamond came about as a way for Otte to step out from behind the drums and try his hand at the front of the stage. In the years since “Cole Diamond” was conceived he has released an EP, a string of singles, received airplay on 89.3 The Current, and opened for national acts such as Corb Lund. Drawing on influences that range from Waylon and Willie to Brooks & Dunn, Cole Diamond delivers a modern take on a classic sound.
Joe Cruz & Scenic Roots
Joe Cruz is regarded as one of the most versatile and energetic multi-stringed instrumentalists on the Twin Cities music scene today. Throughout his 30-year career, this passionate musician has been involved with numerous groups and recording projects, developing a vast array of styles. On any given night he can be found playing anything from solo acoustic guitar to screaming electric, swinging with a jazz combo, picking mandolin in a bluegrass band or exploring Latin music on Cuban trés and Puerto Rican cuatro. Also a composer, Joe has an extensive repertoire of original song and instrumental compositions. In addition to his musical talents, Joe is an accomplished wood turner and furniture builder. He currently performs solo, as well as with his trio, Scenic Roots. He also plays regularly with fiddler Brian Wicklund &The Barley Jacks and with blues piano man Scottie “Bones” Miller.
Tim Howe
Minneapolis based musician Tim (Timothy) Howe has been serenading his way onto the Minnesota Music Scene since 2008. First preforming in coffee shops and local clubs, Howe has been able to make his one-man show into a must see event!
Using smooth vocals, looping abilities, and acoustic singer/songwriter style, Howe has created a sound that will leave you completely awe-struck. Charismatic, soulful, and ambitious, Howe has propelled himself to headlining such venues as the “Fine Line Music Cafe” in Minneapolis, MN, melting the “Saint Paul Winter Carnival” main stage, and also being runner-up in the 101.3 KDWB “Break Out Star” Competition in 2009.
He has graced the small screen, being the featured musician on QCTV’s (Quad Cities Television) “Suburban Mix” as well as local radio broadcasts “Cities97” and “101.3 KDWB.” Howe has also been a “preferred audition” for NBC’s “The Voice” in 2011, and 2012, and has earned comparisons to such artists as Jason Mraz, Gavin Degraw, and Bruno Mars.
Howe is definitely an artist not to be missed. When people ask for, “Tim Who?” You know they want “Tim Howe.”
Ali & Joe
Ali and Joe are an acoustic cover song duo from Minneapolis formed by songwriters/performers, Ali Gray and Joe Beier. After 15 years of playing in bands together, Ali and Joe realized they should expand their pleasant stage chemistry to accommodate smaller, more intimate shows. With their subtilely humorous banter and a song list that spans many genres from Sinatra and Elvis to The Killers and The Cranberries, they are sure to entertain any audience. From casual restaurants to extravagant corporate events or weddings, Ali and Joe will keep any music lover happy and engaged all day or all night.
COMEDY NIGHT: Sarah McPeck & Trish Cook
Join us for Comedy Night at The Mudd Room featuring local comedians in a showcase every Wednesday evening!
Our doors open at 6 PM, with our full bar and kitchen in an intimate, speakeasy-inspired venue. Settle in with a drink and a bite, and get ready to laugh! The show begins at 7 PM, featuring comics Sarah McPeck & Trish Cook.
Growing up in rural Wisconsin during the week and Minneapolis on the weekend, allowed Sarah the perspective that people lived life very differently from one another. This city mouse, country mouse existence provided a unique lens for commentary and it brought out the natural storyteller in Sarah. A ten-year stint as a blackjack dealer gave Sarah a captive audience to hone her comedy chops. One day she looked at the smoke-filled walls and noisy slot machines and said goodbye. She turned in her apron and decided to bet on herself and become a comedian. At the same time, she decided to pursue this dream she also decided to pursue her dream of being a lesbian. Go for broke, as they say.
Trish is a Red Laker with deep roots in South Minneapolis. She has been entertaining audiences for years with her humor and expressive storytelling. In addition to her individual performances Trish was a third of the nationally recognized Ojibwe Comedy Trio, NDN Way Comedy and is currently focused on kwe comedy with Ace BAE Comedy! Big Auntie Energy Comedy!
Trish enjoys the humor of daily life including family, friends, dating, and work while deferring to her Native roots and culture. Trish has a talent for making the mundane hilarious and the painful palatable; she is a fast paced comedian who charms crowds with her wit and self effacing relatability. Additionally Trish is an emcee for small and large events as well as hosting her own weekly Trivia with Trish.
Trish has been featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio, MN Comedy, Native Roots Radio, KFAI, LOL Chicago, was a Finalist in the Funniest Person with a Day Job Contest and more. Trish has worked all over the Midwest in small and large clubs, theaters, corporate events, colleges, the Guthrie Theater, the Parkway Theater, the Sheldon Theater, and other bewildering spaces including the Minnesota State Fair!
Cover is $10 per person and will be added to your bill. We do not take reservations. Walk-ins are welcome and we encourage you to arrive before showtime to find a seat. The Mudd Room is 21+ only.
See the full comedy schedule here.
The Tom Harkness Project
The Tom Harkness Project is a collaborative arrangement of some of the best Twin Cities musicians spearheaded by Tom Harkness, a local favorite and seasoned veteran of the live music scene. Tom provides a high level of talent that is crafted for your entertainment needs from solo, duo, trio and full bands. Tom’s exceptional experience and professional performers, bring a wide variety of music styles with a unique Louisiana flair, bringing the best quality of live entertainment to you.
Joe Flip
Award winning musician, Joe Flip, performing with his hand-made oil can guitars, is now receiving international radio-play and recognition for his many talents.
His album, "Tin Can Tunes," charted #2, along with his song "Mess Around," charting #1 on the international RMR Radio Charts earning him a 2019 Blues Blast Magazine Music Award nomination. Joe also represented Minnesota at the 2019 International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN, advancing to the semi-finals.
His hand-made oil can guitars, "Hayburners”, have been sold all over the world and have been featured on FOX 9 News, Blues in Britain Magazine, CNET, and The Drive Magazine.
Not only content with performing, Joe also serves as a music teacher and promoter of "Blues for Kids," a music education program he created at the 501c3 non-profit organization, "Discover Music". The program is known for organizing workshops at schools and festivals with the mission of teaching children of all ages about the Blues music genre with harmonica and guitar.
J Train Jazz
J Train Jazz is a four piece jazz combo led by ‘power-tenor’ Jerry Parker playing standards, Motown, R&B and post-modern jukebox-style renditions of contemporary tunes.
Jeff Gavin Band
We are a fresh, multi-genre cover band from the Twin Cities, guaranteed to keep you dancing with a variety of awesome music & unique arrangements all night long. From pop to funk to country to alternative, we play it all!
Cruzando
Joe Cruz is regarded as one of the most versatile and energetic multi-stringed instrumentalists on the Twin Cities music scene today. Throughout his 30-year career, this passionate musician has been involved with numerous groups and recording projects, developing a vast array of styles. On any given night he can be found playing anything from solo acoustic guitar to screaming electric, swinging with a jazz combo, picking mandolin in a bluegrass band or exploring Latin music on Cuban trés and Puerto Rican cuatro. Also a composer, Joe has an extensive repertoire of original song and instrumental compositions. In addition to his musical talents, Joe is an accomplished wood turner and furniture builder.
Tony Cuchetti
Tony Cuchetti is a roots rock/Americana artist hailing originally from Detroit, MI. Growing up in a traveling musical family garnered him a multitude of creative experiences that helped shape his rustic, soulful sound. Now based in the Twin Cities area, Cuchetti has become a mainstay in the local music scene, performing his long-in-the-tooth brand of music and relatable stories.
Tim Howe
Minneapolis based musician Tim (Timothy) Howe has been serenading his way onto the Minnesota Music Scene since 2008. First preforming in coffee shops and local clubs, Howe has been able to make his one-man show into a must see event!
Using smooth vocals, looping abilities, and acoustic singer/songwriter style, Howe has created a sound that will leave you completely awe-struck. Charismatic, soulful, and ambitious, Howe has propelled himself to headlining such venues as the “Fine Line Music Cafe” in Minneapolis, MN, melting the “Saint Paul Winter Carnival” main stage, and also being runner-up in the 101.3 KDWB “Break Out Star” Competition in 2009.
He has graced the small screen, being the featured musician on QCTV’s (Quad Cities Television) “Suburban Mix” as well as local radio broadcasts “Cities97” and “101.3 KDWB.” Howe has also been a “preferred audition” for NBC’s “The Voice” in 2011, and 2012, and has earned comparisons to such artists as Jason Mraz, Gavin Degraw, and Bruno Mars.
Howe is definitely an artist not to be missed. When people ask for, “Tim Who?” You know they want “Tim Howe.”
Johnny Holliday & Willie Moore
Excellent multi-instrumentalists, musicians and performers Johnny Holliday & Willie Moore serenade audiences with their unique renditions of popular songs and original music providing an amazing show that is tailored to any event.
Jeff Carver
Jeff Carver is changing the way people think about trumpet! He spent more than a decade transforming his sound from a lead player to a beautifully inspired soloist, adding a more melancholy and darker tone to his already passionate and emotional style. Include singing to his list of stage skills and the impressive result is a busy schedule (more than 200 shows per year pre-Pandemic) as a unique “solo” performer, appearing at jazz clubs, restaurants, wineries, casinos, VIP events, weddings and private parties. His contemporary proprietary backing track arrangements of hits from The Great American Songbook, mixed with popular songs from legendary modern-day artists, make him one of the most versatile artists working today. With more than 250 songs at his instrumental and vocal disposal, Jeff’s multi-age audiences enjoy the up-to-date songs they are craving, as he introduces a new generation to artists and from past decades.
As one of the Midwest’s premier Trumpet and Flugelhorn performers, Jeff plays and sings songs from past artists such as Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley, Nat King Cole, The Beatles and the great Frank Sinatra. He also features songs from Miles Davis, Herb Alpert, Barbra Streisand, Chuck Mangione, Bill Withers, Ray Charles, Van Morrison as well as modern pop stars such as, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel and Michael Buble’. Jeff has one of the most wide-ranging song lists of any working musician today!
Jeff is a former lead trumpet player for the NFL’s MN Vikings Show Band, The “Power Players” NorthStars Professional Hockey Band, and regularly performed the National Anthem at MN Twins baseball games in the Metrodome. In the mid 1980’s, he performed on stage with his hero and trumpet legend, Maynard Ferguson. Jeff spent 7 years playing lead trumpet and was the featured soloist as he toured nationally with “Shaun Johnson & The Big Band Experience”, an eight-piece variety/show group created by Emmy-Winning singer and entertainer, Shaun Johnson (of “Tonic Sol-fa” fame) The BBE performed to near sellout audiences in theaters and on popular stages from coast to coast and continues to be featured yearly on a nationally-aired Holiday PBS Special. In 2018, The Jeff Carver Quartet opened for, and performed for a sellout crowd with Jason Scheff, former lead singer of the band, “Chicago”. Jeff also performed with the original cast of Broadway’s “Jersey Boys” at The Minnesota State Fair. Prior to the Covid 19 Pandemic, Jeff performed weekly for the kids, families and staff at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN.
Jeff is a high-demand recording musician, regularly appearing on CD’s and projects for artists from the Twin Cities to Phoenix to Nashville! In 2018, Jeff released his own album, and his first as a solo performer, called “Interpretations.” This amazing record includes songs Jeff performs live and features some of the best string players in the United States!
Jeff is a former Award-Winning High School Band Director and taught young and ambitious trumpet players in his home studio for many years. In 2015, one-third of his students received all-state honors, with 10 out of 12 students receiving district/regional honors in concert or jazz ensemble.
The Tom Harkness Project
The Tom Harkness Project is a collaborative arrangement of some of the best Twin Cities musicians spearheaded by Tom Harkness, a local favorite and seasoned veteran of the live music scene. Tom provides a high level of talent that is crafted for your entertainment needs from solo, duo, trio and full bands. Tom’s exceptional experience and professional performers, bring a wide variety of music styles with a unique Louisiana flair, bringing the best quality of live entertainment to you.
Ali & Joe
Ali and Joe are an acoustic cover song duo from Minneapolis formed by songwriters/performers, Ali Gray and Joe Beier. After 15 years of playing in bands together, Ali and Joe realized they should expand their pleasant stage chemistry to accommodate smaller, more intimate shows. With their subtilely humorous banter and a song list that spans many genres from Sinatra and Elvis to The Killers and The Cranberries, they are sure to entertain any audience. From casual restaurants to extravagant corporate events or weddings, Ali and Joe will keep any music lover happy and engaged all day or all night.
Jesse Totushek
Based in the South Metro of Minneapolis, Jesse is an accomplished guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. Along with performing solo shows, he is the leader and owner of the acoustic trio/duo, The SOBs (Singers on Barstools). Playing songs that span decades and genres, the SOBs are also eerily good at pulling off most anything you request! In the past, Jesse has been a member of Good For Gary (Current Pop/R&B/Hip-Hop), The Jesse Lang Band (Rock/Funk) and Eagle River (Country/Classic Rock). Since 2001 Jesse has played over 200 shows a year.
Cole Diamond
Mixing up an unlikely concoction of vintage rock & roll and outlaw country, Cole Diamond is, depending on when you ask, either the stage name for singer/songwriter Ryan Otte or the collective handle for Otte and his Band. For years Otte spent most weekends behind a drum kit playing with too many band to list. The idea for Cole Diamond came about as a way for Otte to step out from behind the drums and try his hand at the front of the stage. In the years since “Cole Diamond” was conceived he has released an EP, a string of singles, received airplay on 89.3 The Current, and opened for national acts such as Corb Lund. Drawing on influences that range from Waylon and Willie to Brooks & Dunn, Cole Diamond delivers a modern take on a classic sound.
Jesse Totushek
Based in the South Metro of Minneapolis, Jesse is an accomplished guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. Along with performing solo shows, he is the leader and owner of the acoustic trio/duo, The SOBs (Singers on Barstools). Playing songs that span decades and genres, the SOBs are also eerily good at pulling off most anything you request! In the past, Jesse has been a member of Good For Gary (Current Pop/R&B/Hip-Hop), The Jesse Lang Band (Rock/Funk) and Eagle River (Country/Classic Rock). Since 2001 Jesse has played over 200 shows a year.
COMEDY NIGHT: Shyloh Blake, Jason Schommer & Jodie Maruska
Join us for Comedy Night at The Mudd Room featuring local comedians in a showcase every Wednesday evening!
Our doors open at 6 PM, with our full bar and kitchen in an intimate, speakeasy-inspired venue. Settle in with a drink and a bite, and get ready to laugh! The show begins at 7 PM, featuring comics Shyloh Blake, Jason Schommer & Jodie Maruska.
Shyloh Blake is a Minneapolis-based stand-up comedian who turns life’s awkward moments into laugh-out-loud comedy gold. With a sharp wit and warm delivery, she transforms cringeworthy moments into hilarious experiences. Shyloh was crowned the 2025 Second Funniest Person in Saint Paul, and she doesn’t even live there. She has opened for nationally touring comedians Jackie Fabulous and Samuel J. Comroe, and was featured in the “Next Up On Stage” series on MNComedy.com, which stated, “Her quick wit and warm delivery made Blake an instant hit.” Shyloh performed in the 2025 10,000 Laughs Festival, the 2024 Minnesota Fringe Festival, the 2023 10,000 Laughs Festival, the 2023 Sno Jam Comedy Festival, and was a finalist in the 2022 “Funniest Person With a Day Job” contest at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy at the Mall of America. She’s also been interviewed by MPR News with Angela Davis, Twin Cities Live, KFAI Radio, and Voyage Minnesota magazine. Locally, she hosted the long-running “Stand-Up Saloon” at The Saloon in Minneapolis, and regularly performs at Laugh Camp Comedy Club, Sisyphus Brewing, and Comedy Corner Underground in the Twin Cities.
Jason Schommer is a stand up comedian and storyteller who spent two years as the opening act for comedy icon Louie Anderson in Las Vegas and toured with Louie regularly. As a stand up comic, Jason has performed all over the USA as well as Canada and for the US Military in Japan. Jason's sharp wit and spur of the moment playfulness keeps the audience on the edge of their seat with crazy and absurd "is-this-really-happening" stories to jokes with unexpected twists and turns and off-the-cuff riffs.
Jodie Maruska may have grown up in Minnesota, but using the restroom at Cabella’s is as close to camping as she gets! After being asked for her autograph the first night she performed standup, she knew she had found her calling.
Cover is $10 per person and will be added to your bill. We do not take reservations. Walk-ins are welcome and we encourage you to arrive before showtime to find a seat. The Mudd Room is 21+ only.
See the full comedy schedule here.
Johnny Holliday & Willie Moore
Excellent multi-instrumentalists, musicians and performers Johnny Holliday & Willie Moore serenade audiences with their unique renditions of popular songs and original music providing an amazing show that is tailored to any event.
Joe Flip
Award winning musician, Joe Flip, performing with his hand-made oil can guitars, is now receiving international radio-play and recognition for his many talents.
His album, "Tin Can Tunes," charted #2, along with his song "Mess Around," charting #1 on the international RMR Radio Charts earning him a 2019 Blues Blast Magazine Music Award nomination. Joe also represented Minnesota at the 2019 International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN, advancing to the semi-finals.
His hand-made oil can guitars, "Hayburners”, have been sold all over the world and have been featured on FOX 9 News, Blues in Britain Magazine, CNET, and The Drive Magazine.
Not only content with performing, Joe also serves as a music teacher and promoter of "Blues for Kids," a music education program he created at the 501c3 non-profit organization, "Discover Music". The program is known for organizing workshops at schools and festivals with the mission of teaching children of all ages about the Blues music genre with harmonica and guitar.
COMEDY NIGHT: Khadijah Cooper, Shawn Nafstad & Kathleen O'Brien
Join us for Comedy Night at The Mudd Room featuring local comedians in a showcase every Wednesday evening!
Our doors open at 6 PM, with our full bar and kitchen in an intimate, speakeasy-inspired venue. Settle in with a drink and a bite, and get ready to laugh! The show begins at 7 PM, featuring comics Khadijah Cooper, Shawn Nafstad & Kathleen O'Brien.
Khadijah Cooper grew up in the suburbs of Minneapolis as an only child. Working as the Education Director of a local non-profit focusing on adolescent sexual health, her confidence in public speaking coupled with her quick wit gave her the fuel she needed to burst onto the comedy scene in February 2018; making her name known. In March 2019 Khadijah was in the top 5 for the Best comedian for the City Pages Best of the Twin Cities. In 2021 Khadijah was named one of 5 comedians to watch! In 2023 Khadijah was accepted into Limestone Comedy Festival, Big Pine Comedy Festival, 10k Laughs ComedyFestival, & B4U Die Comedy Festival! Her point of view in her stand up as a mother, an Education Director and someone that has confidence and comfort in her skin makes her irresistible to laugh with and relate to!
Shawn Nafstad is a local Minneapolis comic who has worked with several national touring headliners at clubs throughout the Twin Cities. He talks about life and reflecting on growing up in the strange modern world.
Kathleen Q. O'Brien is a comic currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She started doing stand-up in New York City, where she attended NYU Tisch for theater. Upon graduating with Honors, she hosted a comedy open mic, entitled “Unmemorable Tuesdays,” as well as a show dubbed “Damaged Goods,” both at the famed Eastville Comedy Club. She has been featured in an Amazon Audible Book focusing on the best stand-up of 2015. Her act is silly and honest and she draws from her extensive history in the theater when she performs.
Cover is $10 per person and will be added to your bill. We do not take reservations. Walk-ins are welcome and we encourage you to arrive before showtime to find a seat. The Mudd Room is 21+ only.
See the full comedy schedule here.
J Train Jazz
J Train Jazz is a four piece jazz combo led by ‘power-tenor’ Jerry Parker playing standards, Motown, R&B and post-modern jukebox-style renditions of contemporary tunes.
COMEDY NIGHT: Andy Duong
Join us for Comedy Night at The Mudd Room featuring local comedians in a showcase every Wednesday evening!
Our doors open at 6 PM, with our full bar and kitchen in an intimate, speakeasy-inspired venue. Settle in with a drink and a bite, and get ready to laugh! The show begins at 7 PM, with a few openers & a headlining set from comedian Andy Duong
Andy Duong is a Minneapolis based comic and is a paid regular at Acme Comedy Company. He was the winner of the “Funniest Person in the Twin Cities” contest and was named as a “Twin Cities Comic to Watch” by Racket Minnesota. He has opened for names such as Joe List, Chad Daniels, Beth Stelling, Ian Bagg, Aaron Chen, plus others. Andy has been performing standup in the Twin Cities since 2021 and has performed at venues all around Minnesota as well as other parts of the Midwest and West Coast.
Cover is $10 per person and will be added to your bill. We do not take reservations. Walk-ins are welcome and we encourage you to arrive before showtime to find a seat. The Mudd Room is 21+ only.
See the full comedy schedule here.
Johnny Holliday & Willie Moore
Excellent multi-instrumentalists, musicians and performers Johnny Holliday & Willie Moore serenade audiences with their unique renditions of popular songs and original music providing an amazing show that is tailored to any event.
Tim Howe
Minneapolis based musician Tim (Timothy) Howe has been serenading his way onto the Minnesota Music Scene since 2008. First preforming in coffee shops and local clubs, Howe has been able to make his one-man show into a must see event!
Using smooth vocals, looping abilities, and acoustic singer/songwriter style, Howe has created a sound that will leave you completely awe-struck. Charismatic, soulful, and ambitious, Howe has propelled himself to headlining such venues as the “Fine Line Music Cafe” in Minneapolis, MN, melting the “Saint Paul Winter Carnival” main stage, and also being runner-up in the 101.3 KDWB “Break Out Star” Competition in 2009.
He has graced the small screen, being the featured musician on QCTV’s (Quad Cities Television) “Suburban Mix” as well as local radio broadcasts “Cities97” and “101.3 KDWB.” Howe has also been a “preferred audition” for NBC’s “The Voice” in 2011, and 2012, and has earned comparisons to such artists as Jason Mraz, Gavin Degraw, and Bruno Mars.
Howe is definitely an artist not to be missed. When people ask for, “Tim Who?” You know they want “Tim Howe.”
COMEDY NIGHT: James Stanley
Join us for Comedy Night at The Mudd Room featuring local comedians in a showcase every Wednesday evening!
Our doors open at 6 PM, with our full bar and kitchen in an intimate, speakeasy-inspired venue. Settle in with a drink and a bite, and get ready to laugh! The show begins at 7 PM, with a few openers & a headlining set from comedian James Stanley.
Cover is $10 per person and will be added to your bill. We do not take reservations. Walk-ins are welcome and we encourage you to arrive before showtime to find a seat. The Mudd Room is 21+ only.
See the full comedy schedule here.
Ali & Joe
Ali and Joe are an acoustic cover song duo from Minneapolis formed by songwriters/performers, Ali Gray and Joe Beier. After 15 years of playing in bands together, Ali and Joe realized they should expand their pleasant stage chemistry to accommodate smaller, more intimate shows. With their subtilely humorous banter and a song list that spans many genres from Sinatra and Elvis to The Killers and The Cranberries, they are sure to entertain any audience. From casual restaurants to extravagant corporate events or weddings, Ali and Joe will keep any music lover happy and engaged all day or all night.
Cole Diamond
Mixing up an unlikely concoction of vintage rock & roll and outlaw country, Cole Diamond is, depending on when you ask, either the stage name for singer/songwriter Ryan Otte or the collective handle for Otte and his Band. For years Otte spent most weekends behind a drum kit playing with too many band to list. The idea for Cole Diamond came about as a way for Otte to step out from behind the drums and try his hand at the front of the stage. In the years since “Cole Diamond” was conceived he has released an EP, a string of singles, received airplay on 89.3 The Current, and opened for national acts such as Corb Lund. Drawing on influences that range from Waylon and Willie to Brooks & Dunn, Cole Diamond delivers a modern take on a classic sound.
Tony Cuchetti
Tony Cuchetti is a roots rock/Americana artist hailing originally from Detroit, MI. Growing up in a traveling musical family garnered him a multitude of creative experiences that helped shape his rustic, soulful sound. Now based in the Twin Cities area, Cuchetti has become a mainstay in the local music scene, performing his long-in-the-tooth brand of music and relatable stories.
COMEDY NIGHT: Brandi Brown
Join us for Comedy Night at The Mudd Room featuring local comedians in a showcase every Wednesday evening!
Our doors open at 6 PM, with our full bar and kitchen in an intimate, speakeasy-inspired venue. Settle in with a drink and a bite, and get ready to laugh! The show begins at 7 PM, with a few openers & a headlining set from comedian Brandi Brown.
From Minneapolis, Minnesota, comic and writer Brandi Brown is currently the co-host of the podcast "Bill Corbett's Funhouse." Brandi regularly hosts at Minneapolis' Acme Comedy Company. She has toured with Jim Norton and opened for comics including: Maria Bamford, Joe Mande, Vanessa Bayer, Hannibal Buress and Michael Che. Brandi was a moderator on James Adomian and Anthony Atamanuik's "Trump vs Bernie" tour. She's appeared on American Public Media/Minnesota Public Radio shows including: Open Mike Eagle's "Secret Skin" and Brains On! children's show "Smash Boom Best," where she was a writer and panelist. Unrelated to comedy, Brandi placed sixth out of 22 people in the 2018 Minnesota State Fair's novice Crop Art Contest. Her picture of a panda wearing opera glasses was made entirely out of seeds and netted her a $3 prize. She tweets (too much) at @itsthebrandi.
Cover is $10 per person and will be added to your bill. We do not take reservations. Walk-ins are welcome and we encourage you to arrive before showtime to find a seat. The Mudd Room is 21+ only.
See the full comedy schedule here.
Joe Cruz & Scenic Roots
Joe Cruz is regarded as one of the most versatile and energetic multi-stringed instrumentalists on the Twin Cities music scene today. Throughout his 30-year career, this passionate musician has been involved with numerous groups and recording projects, developing a vast array of styles. On any given night he can be found playing anything from solo acoustic guitar to screaming electric, swinging with a jazz combo, picking mandolin in a bluegrass band or exploring Latin music on Cuban trés and Puerto Rican cuatro. Also a composer, Joe has an extensive repertoire of original song and instrumental compositions. In addition to his musical talents, Joe is an accomplished wood turner and furniture builder. He currently performs solo, as well as with his trio, Scenic Roots. He also plays regularly with fiddler Brian Wicklund &The Barley Jacks and with blues piano man Scottie “Bones” Miller.
Joe Flip
Award winning musician, Joe Flip, performing with his hand-made oil can guitars, is now receiving international radio-play and recognition for his many talents.
His album, "Tin Can Tunes," charted #2, along with his song "Mess Around," charting #1 on the international RMR Radio Charts earning him a 2019 Blues Blast Magazine Music Award nomination. Joe also represented Minnesota at the 2019 International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN, advancing to the semi-finals.
His hand-made oil can guitars, "Hayburners”, have been sold all over the world and have been featured on FOX 9 News, Blues in Britain Magazine, CNET, and The Drive Magazine.
Not only content with performing, Joe also serves as a music teacher and promoter of "Blues for Kids," a music education program he created at the 501c3 non-profit organization, "Discover Music". The program is known for organizing workshops at schools and festivals with the mission of teaching children of all ages about the Blues music genre with harmonica and guitar.
COMEDY NIGHT: Devohn Bland
Join us for Comedy Night at The Mudd Room featuring local comedians in a showcase every Wednesday evening!
Our doors open at 6 PM, with our full bar and kitchen in an intimate, speakeasy-inspired venue. Settle in with a drink and a bite, and get ready to laugh! The show begins at 7 PM, with a few openers & a headlining set from comedian Devohn Bland.
Devohn Bland is a comedian, Writer, filmmaker, and musician who specializes in harnessing radical collective joy. He has written for such publications as The Nordly, MN Artists, and RACKET. He is co-founder of Uproar Performing Arts, has opened for comedians Joe Pera and Brian Posehn, and in 2024 performed his solo show NuNu for 3 nights at The Southern Theater in Minneapolis. He is not Sad Boy Dave.
Cover is $10 per person and will be added to your bill. We do not take reservations. Walk-ins are welcome and we encourage you to arrive before showtime to find a seat. The Mudd Room is 21+ only.
See the full comedy schedule here.
SOB’s
The SOB’s is an acoustic duo or trio that has over 18 years of experience – one of the longest running acoustic acts in the state. We play local bars, festivals, weddings, or corporate events. We have thousands of songs in our song list and will take requests from all genres: from oldies up to current music.
COMEDY NIGHT: Tim Flanagan
Join us for Comedy Night at The Mudd Room featuring local comedians in a showcase every Wednesday evening!
Our doors open at 6 PM, with our full bar and kitchen in an intimate, speakeasy-inspired venue. Settle in with a drink and a bite, and get ready to laugh! The show begins at 7 PM, with a few openers & a headlining set from comedian Tim Flanagan.
Tim is a Minnesota based comedian and writer. His comedy revolves around being a middle-aged father of 6 semi-grown daughters, the mundane parts of life, and the many flaws of humanity. He is a regular contributor for KFAN Radio in Minneapolis where he's known by the moniker "Larry Mondello Guy" and he was recently a finalist in the Funniest Person in St. Paul contest.
Cover is $10 per person and will be added to your bill. We do not take reservations. Walk-ins are welcome and we encourage you to arrive before showtime to find a seat. The Mudd Room is 21+ only.
See the full comedy schedule here.
J Train Jazz
J Train Jazz is a four piece jazz combo led by ‘power-tenor’ Jerry Parker playing standards, Motown, R&B and post-modern jukebox-style renditions of contemporary tunes.
The New Feral Cats
The New Feral Cats are a 5-piece, female-fronted R&B, blues, rock band. All members of this band are seasoned pros delivering high energy music that gets the crowd on their feet.
Tony Cuchetti
Tony Cuchetti is a roots rock/Americana artist hailing originally from Detroit, MI. Growing up in a traveling musical family garnered him a multitude of creative experiences that helped shape his rustic, soulful sound. Now based in the Twin Cities area, Cuchetti has become a mainstay in the local music scene, performing his long-in-the-tooth brand of music and relatable stories.
COMEDY NIGHT: Pearl Rose
Join us for Comedy Night at The Mudd Room featuring local comedians in a showcase every Wednesday evening!
Our doors open at 6 PM, with our full bar and kitchen in an intimate, speakeasy-inspired venue. Settle in with a drink and a bite, and get ready to laugh! The show begins at 7 PM, with a few openers & a headlining set from comedian Pearl Rose.
Pearl Rose is a comedian, writer and performer recently returned to her hometown in Minnesota. She has participated in the Limestone Comedy Festival, 10,000 Laughs Festival and the District of Laughs Festival. Pearl has performed at venues up and down the East Coast including the Kennedy Center, DC Improv and Good Good Comedy Theater in Philadelphia. She has been featured in the Star Tribune and the Washington Post’s The Lily and was named one of Racket MN’s Comics to Watch 2023.
Cover is $10 per person and will be added to your bill. We do not take reservations. Walk-ins are welcome and we encourage you to arrive before showtime to find a seat. The Mudd Room is 21+ only.
See the full comedy schedule here.