6PM DOORS — FULL FOOD AND BEVERAGE MENU AVAILABLE
8PM SHOWTIME // $12 (+ FEES) ADVANCE // $15 DAY OF SHOW

Alex Browne is our resident curator for Monday nights in August (7, 21, 28)! This week features Illism and Adam Bohanan.

iLLism is a Twin Cities-based hip-hop duo comprising husband and wife Envy and Fancy. Their sound spans across various genres, such as Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, and Minneapolis Funk, and is enriched by the use of live instruments in their performances. With two EPs and three full-length albums under their belt, they have performed on prominent stages like Super Bowl Live, NAMM, SXSW, and Paisley Park. Beyond their musical talent, iLLism is committed to uplifting the black artistic community. In 2022, they opened The Legacy Building, a creative space that supports local black artists. In 2023, they organized the Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Arts and Music Festival, which attracted 2,500 people for a day of music, art, food, and healing. iLLism's unwavering commitment to music and community has created a space for themselves and others to thrive, inspiring hope, perseverance, and artistic excellence.

Alex Browne is an improvisational trumpet player originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduate from the University of Minnesota's music program. As of late you can catch Alex with groups like Purple Funk Metropolis, Jaedyn James, Lady Lark, and various productions put together by Kathleen and Kirk Johnson of Prince fame. Alex is using his residency to feature groups and musicians that have inspired him over the years. Calling it the "Jazz is Dead" artist showcase, he aims to bridge the gaps he sees in his music community, as well as challenge the ever-changing narrative of what the label "jazz" can mean.