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Join in once again on the Twin Cities long-standing experimental tradition, Noise Party.The Cedar Presents NOISE PARTY Vol. 11Sunday, July 20, 2025/ Doors: 6:30 PM / Show: 7:00 PMAll AgesMixed Seated and StandingThis is a seated and standing show with general admission, first-come-first-served seating. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. To request access accommodations, please go to our Access page.For Cedar-presented shows, online ticket sales typically end one hour before the door time, and then, based on availability, tickets will be available at the door. Tickets purchased at the door will include a $1 Eventbrite fee.ABOUT THIS SHOWJoin in once again on the Twin Cities long-standing experimental tradition, Noise Party. Volume 11 features six more artists from the fields of ambient, drone, noise, and experimental styles of music. Come and let these artists take you on a musical journey, weaving in and out from improvisational and rehearsed sonic situations against a large video wall of abstract visual art. Don’t expect to know every artist and every song, but to embrace the unfamiliarity of something new and exciting.Noise PartyWhether to ignite a new musical passion or relax in a soothing sound bath to escape the summer sun, Noise Party promises to offer you the best in new, heavily curated musical experiences. On July 20th, back at The Cedar Cultural Center, abel., Áit Ait, Data Birth, Electric Life Forms, Liars' Conspiracy, and Sun Patches, will be guiding you through this new journey through Noise Party.To learn more about Noise Party:Visit their Instagram page hereabel.A Minneapolis house head, abel has been a mainstay in the Minneapolis electronic scene. A self proclaimed chaotic creative, abel blends his love for emotive synths and his background in percussive and rhythmic music makes for an interesting marriage of grooves and experimentation.To learn more about abel:Visit his Instagram page hereÁit Ait(Irish for “strange place” or “uncanny valley”) are an experimental folk duo focused on reinterpretations of traditional songs – dark and deep, bright and sparkling; full of noise and life. Based in Minnesota, Áit Ait (pronounced “ahh-tch eye-tch”) is Aja McCullough (song) and Patrick Maun (sound). The two set out to explore the living tradition that is Irish folk music – ever evolving and always changing, a solid footing set in the past but looking towards the future.To learn more about Áit Ait:Visit their Instagram page hereData BirthData Birth is the solo project of Jake Heaney. Using synths, tape machines and samplers to take deep dives into sonic caverns, shifting tectonic forces at play. Data Birth conjures light from subterranean murk, and novelty from the familiar.To learn more about Data Birth:Visit his Facebook page hereElectric Life FormsSawtooth Witch (fka Theyself) is a genre bending artist that mixes acoustic fingerstyle harmonies with electronic inspired dance beats.The result is a melting pot of indie rock, Pop, R&B, house and blues with introspective, mantra-like lyrics.Sawtooth Witch has toured the country for years as independent musicians, and their infectious live show and innovative approach to production have earned them a diverse and loyal audience.To learn more about Electric Life Forms:Visit their Bandcamp page hereLiars' ConspiracySound design meets live collaboration.This is how we have always approached the work, letting the sounds find one another. Actual composition mined from exploration, guided by vibration and dedication.Improv-based ambience to soothe your minds and petsThe primary creative tenet is, “What is, is.”To learn more about Liars' Conspiracy:Visit their Instagram page hereSun PatchesWith Sun Patches, Paul Nevins is focused on the art of sonic architecture, creating soundscapes that resemble rooms filled with color schemes and light fixtures uniquely placed to perfectly decorate each space, and illuminate only what needs to be brought to the surface. This musical architecture has never been more evident than in his latest releases "To The Sea" and “Nightstand”. Pieces like “Sidewheel”, “Back Home”, “Spirit Box” or “Almost Over” are able to instantly replace your current experience for a sonic background that elevates your senses and calms any anxious thought.To learn more about Sun Patches:Visit his Bandcamp page here

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Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Stand-up Comedy and Storytelling Variety Show Comedy Through the Chaos: Hot Mess Life is sweaty, chaotic, and completely off the rails—and we’re here for every second of it. Join Miss Shannan Paul and a lineup of comedians and storytellers as they tackle the wonderfully disastrous theme of “Hot Mess.” From sunburnt road trips and impulsive summer flings to emotional meltdowns in aisle five, this show is all about the beautiful chaos we try (and fail) to keep together. If you’ve ever said, “I’m fine!” through gritted teeth or laughed while everything was falling apart, this night is for you. Expect big laughs, honest moments, and stories that prove sometimes the messiest moments make the best memories. Miss Shannan hosts an ever-rotating cast of award-winning Stand-Up Comedians and Storytellers performing on subjects we can all relate to. This edition features Miss Shannan, along with Annie Wiborg, K-Jay, David Harris, Devohn Bland, Kory May, Joe Cocozzello, Jodie Maruska and Kymani Kahlil. Don’t miss your chance to see Miss Shannan Paul, a dynamic performer whose quick wit and infectious energy have made her a crowd favorite across the country! Named “Best Stand-Up Comedian” by City Pages, she’s graced stages from the SXSW Comedy and Music Festival to Laughs TV and Nick Mom’s Night Out. Miss Shannan has shared the spotlight with legends like Louie Anderson, Sinbad, and Christopher “Kid” Reid, and she’s an award-winning storyteller and host for The Moth StorySlams in the Twin Cities. Whether bringing laughs to TV audiences on The Jason Show, sharing pop culture insights on MyTalk 107.1 and 830 WCCO, or geeking out on her podcast “Be Our Geek,” Miss Shannan never fails to entertain. “With comedy that’s personal and relatable, she has the ability to make you feel like you’ve been friends for years, even if you’re only seeing her for the very first time.” – City Pages Patrick Strait, comedy writer, MNcomedy.com MissShannan.com