Kijana “KJ” Gant is a smooth and soulful R&B vocalist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was born in Chicago, raised in Gary, Indiana, and came under the spell of music at just 12 years old. He writes songs about life, love, and relationships in an effort to make all three become better. Kijana has drawn comparisons to legendary performers like Luther Vandross, Brian McKnight, and Frankie Beverly but has crafted his own original style that stands out both musically and lyrically.

His motivation is to share his love and passion for music with the world and to let his audiences experience what he feels onstage. He’s been performing steadily in regional clubs and building a fan base. His plan for 2021 and beyond is to book festival shows and to open for national acts whose fans will appreciate his unique voice and engaging stage presence. 

More than anything, Kijana is here to show the world how music can uplift and inspire individual lives. His performances are an outpouring of love and emotional energy and his blend of Pop, Soul, and R&B is powerful enough to propel him to the highest levels of the music industry. The 2020s are going to be big for Kijana and he belongs on the radar of anyone seeking the next great modern R&B singer.

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.

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 Colleen Justice.

Justice began her stand up career in 2010. That same year she was a semi-finalist in Acme’s Funniest Person in the Twin Cities contest as well as a semi-finalist in The House of Comedy’s Funniest Person with a Day Job Competition. Her comedy covers a wide spectrum ranging from the self-deprecating to sometimes a darker, more challenging perspective. Inherently charming, she is able to deliver both with a subtle confidence that draws the audience in. She has opened for Norm McDonald and in 2014 was a finalist in The Best Comedian Ever contest at The Joke Joint. In 2015 she was asked to perform at The Akumal Comedy Festival in Mexico. It’s clear momentum is on her side.

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.

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!

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.

Henry Bitzer is a 17 year old musician stationed in West St. Paul, Minnesota. Henry plays atvenues in and around the Twin Cities, showcasing the musical abilities he has honed over the past 5 years under the tutiliage of 2getherproductions music studio. He thoroughly enjoys singing, playing guitar, and exhibiting his classical piano skills for audiences anywhere. Henry performs a wide variety of songs as a solo act, and is even occasionally accompanied by other musical acts such as guitarist Bennett Bamsey, or his music instructors, the talented duo Kathryn and Andy Karg.

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 Elise Cole.

Elise Cole is an Iranian-Jewish comedian from Minnesota, and 2018-2019 co-producer of the Minneapolis based showcase, People Of Comedy. She was a 2019 semifinalist in Rick Bronson's House of Comedy contest, and opened for NPR's Ophira Eisenberg at the 10th Annual Twin Cities Jewish Humor Festival. Elise is a wife, mother, waitress, grad student, and published writer who finds humor in the challenges she faces in her day-to-day life.

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 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.

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.”

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 Kathleen O’Brien.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 Elise Cole.

Elise Cole is an Iranian-Jewish comedian from Minnesota, and 2018-2019 co-producer of the Minneapolis based showcase, People Of Comedy. She was a 2019 semifinalist in Rick Bronson's House of Comedy contest, and opened for NPR's Ophira Eisenberg at the 10th Annual Twin Cities Jewish Humor Festival. Elise is a wife, mother, waitress, grad student, and published writer who finds humor in the challenges she faces in her day-to-day life.

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 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.

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 Sherlonda Sharp.

“Crowd favorite”, “hilarious and likable” & “a natural” are some of the ways to describe Sherlonda’s engaging comedic style. Sherlonda’s quick wit, likability, and rapport with audiences have made her popular at comedy clubs, corporate parties, and colleges across the country. Sherlonda’s versatile style ranges from serving as the Mistress of Ceremonies (MC) for events to headlining at comedy venues large and small. Her claim to fame- if a venue is named after an animal (Elks, Moose, Lion, Eagle) - she has likely performed there. Named one of Carolina’s Funniest Comics, Sherlonda’s talent landed her a coveted spot in the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival. Sherlonda’s goal is to always leave the audience wanting more.

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.

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!

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.

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 Connor Hangsleben.

Connor Hangsleben is a nationally touring comedian currently based out of his home state of Minnesota. He tours the country with his insightful small town kid act, that has gotten featured on Jeff and Larry's Comedy Roundup on Sirius XM. After starting comedy in MInnesota, he quickly made the jump to Los Angeles where he became a regular performer at the Hollywood Improv. In 2019 he won the UareFunny comedy competition judged by GIna Wendklos, writer of The Princess Diaries and Coyote Ugly. He has opened for some of the biggest names in Comedy such as Darrell Hammond(SNL), Chris Kattan(SNL), and Tim Dillon(The Joe Rogan Experience).

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 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.

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.

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.

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.”

Connections between partners, whether they be spiritual, romantic or creative can be the origin of true magic. The journey of Brianna and Kurt, and evolution of their creative collaboration, has yielded albums that defines both of them through the vehicle of The Jorgensens. There is an honest authenticity of the repertoire they’ve created which is both timeless and classic.  Their performances are genuine, soulful and relatable for many who will hear these songs. This kismet did not emerge overnight, but is the product of years of being in one another’s creative lives, collaboration, friendship, and inevitably falling in love. 

 Kurt and Brianna began working with one another in 2014.  They were introduced by her mother, who had been a long-time fan. Brianna recalls, “She thought that we would work well together and knew that Kurt had put out multiple records that sounded great. We met in St. Paul at his house and I played through some of my original material. As soon as he started playing along with me the music instantly clicked. There’s no denying that it was a musical match from the get go, and we became fast friends. Every week we’d get together and cut tracks at his studio, and in the process shared details about our lives. We saw one another through some tough times. It was a moment in time where Kurt was getting divorced, and I was getting sober. What a pair we were. The writing and recording gave us an out from each of our realities. Detaching from the drama, we were able to place our energy into creating something good. As I approached the end of the recording process it occurred to me that my time with Kurt was possibly coming to a close, and it saddened me. Not only musically did I love working with Kurt but I’d grown to love Kurt as my near and dear friend. I think he was the first person I’d ever been honest with in my life, and I didn’t want the collaboration to end. Kurt felt the same way, and we decided we were going to write, produce, and record an album together, while playing acoustic gigs as a duo. We completed our first album titling it ‘Love Wins’ because in the process we fell in love with each other romantically.” 

 For Kurt, he reflects, “I was interested in producing other musicians, but was not interested in just recording people for money. I had listened to some of Brianna’s music and thought she had some well written songs and a very distinctive voice that separated her from other female singers. It is important to me to be unique or different, and Brianna felt refreshingly real in every way. As you would imagine we spent hours, days, and nights with each other so it was easy to start falling in love. She would show up in the morning for breakfast, and hours later would be leaving after a late dinner. As we were getting close to finishing, we had talked about the possibility of me playing guitar in her band. She didn’t have enough material to fill a full night so we started adding in some of my songs, and not long after we were bouncing song ideas off each other and it clicked fast.  We formed as a team, and re-tooled my band as co-band leaders. Since then we have never spent a day apart.  She is the love of my life on and off stage, and we have a 5-year-old boy and some great music as a reward.”

 When asked about what specifically about strengths the other partner brings to the table Kurt shares, “She wants to be the best, and wants us the be the best at what we do. I love her voice, no one sounds like her. Brianna’s song writing is not tide down with rules, and it gives her a fantastic freedom that makes her real. All of my favorite songwriters have that quality, and I am sure it is one of the things that draws me to her.” And for Brianna, she reveals, “Kurt knows how to write a great song. Writing together is fun and challenging. Fun because bouncing creative ideas off of someone inevitably leads you to an end result you couldn’t have come up with on your own. Challenging because when you’re writing with someone, you’re vulnerable. When you can show that side of yourself to someone in a creative way inspiration strikes and creation blossoms.” 

 The repertoire that has become “The Lexington Stretch” and their latest "Americana Soul" is an amalgamation of genres colliding with ease and flow that organically morphed into a sound that simply feels natural to the listener. Whether inspiration is drawn from the roots of the Blues, musicianship embodied in Jazz, or the heartfelt purity that defines great singer-songwriters and elements prevalent in Americana, this band’s music is simply their own.  These albums are a testament to the beauty of witnessing a melting pot fusing varying inspiration together while creating a cultural afghan that feels warm and cozy once woven together. Songs that define this realized vision include “Voodoo,” and “Storyville,” while others like “Goin’ Goin’ Gone” are simply genre-specific.

 Alongside the original repertoire, the cover of Willie Dixon’s “If the Sea Was Whiskey” is a standout tribute to the classic. Kurt recalls, “I have loved Willie Dixon since I was 15. Once my parents were out of town, and I knew he lived in Chicago.  So, I called every Willie Dixon in the Chicago area to tell my hero how much I loved his music. I never did get him on the phone. I’ve wanted to record a song of his since that early age, and with the theme and feel of this album it fit. I did spend the rest of my 15th summer paying off our long-distance bill, seeing that my dad was not very happy about my quest.” The recording of “St James Infirmary” was the first track captured for this album. Brianna shares, “While we were working on my solo album back on 2014, one day we were taking a break he and asked me if I was interested in hearing what he was working on. I obviously was, and so he played this song for me. I was blown away, and asked what he was going to do with the recording. I was shocked when he told me ‘probably nothing’ because it didn’t fit appropriately anywhere on albums he had coming up. He had recorded it for himself because he loves jazz, and was inspired by a version he had heard the Preservation Hall band perform. We started hanging out in New Orleans quite a bit, and was instantly in love with the city.  I felt at home there, and was enchanted by the sound, performances, storytelling, culture, food, fashion, architecture, EVERYTHING. At some point I told Kurt the next album we do has to be something that his version of ‘St. James Infirmary’ would fit onto appropriately. His rendition of that song in my opinion shaped the whole sound of this album. Now, we obviously weren’t going to record a whole album of traditional New Orleans jazz, BUT we could create an environment through horn arrangements and storytelling that made that song feel right at home.”

 The album title (The Lexington Stretch) celebrates the Jorgensens every day life. It’s a reference to an area where they live, write music, record their songs, eat dinner as a family, entertain, and reflect on all things that are life. But more broadly an ode to St. Paul, Minnesota. The Twin Cities have treated them well professionally, where they continue to perform hundreds of shows a year supported by the fans and musicians who have one of the greatest scenes across America’s cities. Kurt was acknowledged by the Minnesota Music Awards with the trifecta - Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year. He reflects, “I think I was able to do that here because of our strongly supported art and music scene. It is diverse and the quality of life is great. If it weren’t for our cold winters everyone would want to live here. You’ve got be tough to make it through 20 below zero and lack of sunlight for months on end. The summers are amazing, and many of musicians who do live here (all very tough) are as good as you will find any place on Earth. Brianna adds, “I love living here because it’s beautiful, progressive, entertaining, and comfortable and these are all things that fuel my creativity. I have a sense of belonging when I’m here. I feel peace, and pure happiness. St. Paul is filled with wonderful restaurants (I’m a major food enthusiast), book stores, coffee houses, nature parks, museums, theaters, historical sites, I mean the list goes on and on. I’m loud and proud about St. Paul and I always will be.” 

 The union and commitment these two individuals made to one another has been the core of this evolving creation which grows exponentially with every passing year. As Brianna reflects, “Sometimes when you do life together to this degree you forget about the deep stuff. We are to a point where we know one another so well that we can basically speak without speaking. Reflecting on us, it makes me feel the clarity that we do have something special here and I can’t wait for more people across The World to hear, feel, and embrace this small piece of us we aim share through our songs.” Kurt offers, “Looking back, I am proud of the legacy of collected works which encompass over a hundred songs released before we started working together. I had been trying to create the Americana Soul sound for a long time. It plateaued, and needed fresh life.  Brianna helps me grow, and to be a more ‘unchained’ artist than I was before (pun intended).  With this album, I think we’ve finally reached that pocket where there is a balance of creativity, songs and the sound we’ve been hearing in our heads slowly refining themselves to become what is now “The Lexington Stretch.”