Day Block Brewing Company

Alexander Natalie with Greentop and Eldest Daughter
2025-08-09 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Day Block Brewing Company, 1105 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55415
Alexander Natalie
This Saint Paul, MN based alt-folk outfit has cracked open their chest and are letting it all spill out. Alexander Natalie has impressed the delicacy of balancing a light, playful spirit with anguishing honesty to their listeners. Their sophomore release, Susu, is the bright side of Alexander Natalie. It is littered with love songs that extend themselves to friendships, old apartments and lovers. The album moves like a stream that flows into a river, which bends and stretches to eventually reach the mouth of the ocean. Alexander Natalie brings us on this journey, which ends with Like Flowers. that swells like a monsoon with catharsis. There are moments of recognition, familiarity, and comfort in a handful of re-released tracks (Nosh., 651. and Tennessee.), but they have been born into a new form and surrounded with brand new beauty.

Greentop
For the better part of four years, the 400 miles between Rochester, Minnesota and Columbia, Missouri symbolized balance and reflection for Greentop’s Isaac Jahns. The two cities (Jahns’s hometown and college town, respectively) are the two largest cities along the path of U.S. Highway 63, snaking through farmland and small towns along the way. Greentop, Missouri is one such town, linking this Minnesotan to northern Missouri forever and giving him routine seven-hour meditation sessions to create his own sound.

Eldest Daughter
Eldest Daughter blends Americana songwriting with pop progressions and indie-rock influence. With songs about home, family ties, growth, loss, and love, lead singer (and eldest daughter) Monica Merila takes the listener on a journey through a dynamic relationship with self. Backed by lead guitarist Austin Reid, bass player Sonja Quartz Leaf, and drummer Isaac Feia, this fearless foursome is on a mission to share their music with Minnesota and beyond.

Next Chapter and System 13
2025-08-15 18:00 - 22:00
Next Chapter
Next Chapter is a hard rock group that hails from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Blending infectious guitar riffs with funk and blues influenced grooves, shredding solos, hard hitting and high energy drums, and soaring, gritty vocals. Next Chapter brings an exuberant, high energy live performance and has won over audiences in the Twin cities and western Wisconsin areas. With a hard rock sound that honors their influences, but is still unmistakably their own, their music supplies an escape from the monotony of day-to-day living with a little something for everyone.

System 13

Minnesota’s System13 bringing you the best Rock/Hard Rock, Alternative and Pop hits played their way. System 13’s roots started in 2002 by the lead guitarist Chaz. Chaz has a long musical career/resume he owned and operated his own music store where he taught guitar also while playing lead guitar in many great bands around the twin cities area including Menace and Grind. He proceeded to form System 13 to take “Cover Bands” to the “Next Level” he hired his longtime friend/bassist Mike “Thumping Mike “and sought out for a female vocalist and found Angela to accept the challenge of” being the Powerhouse Behind the Microphone”. And last but not least the blast beat, back bone, drum master Mr Mark on drums.

Summer Music Series
2025-08-16 14:00 - 18:30
Join us on the patio for an afternoon of music!
Anxiety Society

Some bands are born overnight. Others take their time—waiting, refining, and building anticipation. Adam Szczepaniak and Jeremy Montoya had over two albums’ worth of songs ready to unleash in early 2020. Then, the world hit pause. With no band and no stage, they did the only thing they could: Szczepaniak wrote music. Montoya wrote lyrics. And together, they stockpiled a sound waiting to erupt. In 2021, they took the best of the best into the studio with Wally Joseph in Andover, MN. Tracks were recorded. Photos were taken. Social media accounts were launched. And then… they waited. Again. Fast forward to late 2024: Enough was enough. It was time. Szczepaniak and Montoya assembled their crew—Matt Greeninger on bass and Jonathan Kennedy on guitar—and hit the ground running. Their debut single and video, “You Want It,” dropped in January 2025, instantly turning heads with its raw energy and infectious hooks. With a steady stream of singles lined up for the year and beyond, the wait is officially over.

This is just the beginning.

With additional performances by:
Jack Swagger
Allison Dyg
Annabelle Nicholson
Lilianna Reindal

KP&J (Kitchen Patrol and Joe) - Day Block Brewing
2025-08-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-17 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-15 17:30 - 19:30
Kitchen Patrol aka Dean Severson and Carol Anderson, joined by Joe Steinger (the brushmaster himself), are pleased to announce our upcoming gig at Day Block Brewing in Minneapolis.
This is an outstanding opportunity for us. Come out and join us!
Day Block Opens at 4pm, show from 5:30 to 7:30
$10 cover for the show at the door!

Bowdizz | Crowfather | Slum Chronic | High Elevation
2025-08-22 18:00 - 22:00
Bowdizz
BowDizz is a songwriter, rapper, producer, musician and overall creative mind. As a kid he moved from state to state constantly until he was 11 and his family settled down in Minnesota. In 2016, he graduated with a degree in Marketing from Winona State University. Since then he’s absorbed himself in being hands-on with every step throughout the creative process. In 2019, BowDizz released his first full conceptual album Stimulated for streaming services. In 2024, he released his most recent EP titled I Have To Put This Out and went on tour at the end of the year. In the past 5 years, he’s consistently dropped new music, merch, content and played shows all over the Midwest. He currently lives in Mattawan, Michigan.

Crowfather
Born on the South Side of Minneapolis, Crowfather has been rapping for the better part of a decade, reworking a storytelling style that relies on life experience and crafted cadences. Crowfather’s sound fuses jazz, blues, anime, and alt rock into raw, lyrically driven hiphop. It’s music built for reflection, resilience, and growth. His mission is to help people break cycles, master themselves, and move through pain with purpose.
“I’m here to make the music that would’ve maybe helped me a little when I was younger, to pull the veil back on the cycles of generational trauma, the demons that haunt us, and the resilience we hold that keeps us breathing. My only hopes are you enjoy the music and count yourself crow.”

Slum Chronic
Slum Chronic is a hip-hop artist and producer originally from Minnesota with Midwestern and Southern musical influences. He is the founder and head of the South Carolina based hip-hop collective and independent label, Lo-Fi Blac and he has worked with several artists including Cashinova, Mac Irv, Muja Messiah, Carnage the Executioner & many more!

High Elevation
High Elevation is Fargo—Moorhead brothers B-Ren and AJ Tha Tre. Through punch-heavy bars, introspection, and casual THC references, their sound bridges East and West coasts, H-Town swing, Midwest grit, and influences from Prof, That Mexican OT, and Jadakiss. The duo gigs throughout the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and hosts hip-hop shows via Stoop Kid Entertainment, honoring their late brother “Stoop Kid.” Their new EP, “Chicken Scratch Encore,” confirms both their narrative edge and lean delivery.

Dead Days of Summer: 100 Year Hall and More
2025-08-23 18:00 - 22:00
Dead Freaks unite!! Where are you? How are you? Are you ready for The Dead Days of Summer?

This season will begin on Saturday, August 23rd, when we bring you Grateful Dead‘s 100 Year Hall and more. This iconic double live album was in my heavy rotation forever and we hope you make it out and see our epic recreation.

Our lineup includes:
Logan Thomas of China Rider
Jim Hinkley of The JONES GANG est.1996
Randy Kramer of The Stretch
Scott Yonke of TWINE
Arthur Andrew of About to Run: The Music of Trey Anastasio
Hannah Rose Star vocalist

“A Night of Patsy Cline” with Juliette Angelo
2025-08-29 18:00 - 22:00
“A Night of Patsy Cline” with Juliette Angelo
Step into a nostalgic journey through the golden era of American music with “A Night of Patsy Cline”, a unique and intimate tribute starring acclaimed actress and singer Juliette Angelo. Unlike traditional tribute shows, this solo performance features Angelo and her guitar, offering a raw, heartfelt take on Patsy Cline’s most beloved songs.
“A Night of Patsy Cline” has captivated sold-out audiences everywhere — with recent stops (and rave reviews!) in Casper, Medora, Bismarck, Billings, Rexburg, & more. Stripped down to their emotional essence, Cline’s timeless melodies are brought to life with authenticity and soul. The set list also includes classics from other legends of the 1950s and 60s, along with a few poignant original songs penned by Angelo herself, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates the music, storytelling, and emotional depth of the era.
About Juliette Angelo
Juliette Angelo is best known for her television roles as Emily Fornell on NCIS, Geneva on Shameless, and June on ABC’s Malibu Country, where she starred alongside Reba McEntire. A seasoned performer from a young age, she began her career on Broadway in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the original Tony Award-winning cast of Billy Elliot, and as Jane Banks in Mary Poppins.
In 2023, she released her debut record, Fields of Tennessee, inspired by her personal journey through a tumultuous childhood and ongoing sobriety. Juliette’s voice, marked by its vintage gospel tone and emotional clarity, offers an unforgettable connection with audiences—making this tribute show both personal and profound.
Don’t miss out on this one of a kind, one woman performance, that has wowed audiences everywhere.

Clean Plate Club with J-Mo on the Beat and Polivon
2025-08-30 18:30 - 22:00
All Ages!
Clean Plate Club
Clean Plate Club is a pop-soul and jazz-funk band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Inspired by classic acts from the 70s like Michael Jackson and Earth, Wind, & Fire, as well as modern funk musicians Vulfpeck & Cory Wong, Clean Plate Club continues the tradition of adding horns to a rhythm section to play pop music that gets people moving

J-Mo on the Beat
Hailing from Saint Paul, Minnesota, Jamie’s music effortlessly blends the classic 50s and 60s vibes with contemporary rock and pop elements, creating a unique and captivating sound. Influenced by legendary artists such as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Cliff Richard, and Billy Fury, Jamie’s musical journey began at a tender age with dancing, eventually blossoming into a fervent desire to become a music artist during his high school years. With the unwavering support of his talented backing band, The J-Lighters, who skillfully capture the essence of the 50s sound, Jamie confidently ventures into the music scene.

Polivon
Formed in the Summer of 2023, aspiring songwriter Andrew Njogu asked a few of his high school buddies to join him in writing tunes to perform live. The group set out to play a few local bars, and hosted a few shows in their garage practice space in Como, Minneapolis. Their sound generally revolves around styles rooted in 60s-70s pop-rock, with long and driving jams to melt your ears, often infused with elements of R&B, country, and stories about love. Each member brings their own unique touch brought by their differing musical backgrounds, blending into a spontaneous and diverse selection of music, including many covers!

Porktoberfest
2025-08-31 14:00 - 20:00
Porktoberfest Returns to Day Block Brewing!
Sunday, August 31st | 2PM – 8PM
We’re bringing the flavor back! Porktoberfest is returning to Day Block Brewing! Enjoy an afternoon of mouthwatering pulled pork, Cubano sandwiches, our famous pub pretzels, and signature pizza, all while enjoying live music throughout the day.
It’s all about great food, cold drinks, and good times. A perfect Sunday with great vibes and even better eats.
Tickets:

$10 Presale – Includes a free Day Block pint glass

$15 Day Of

Featuring performances from:
JMo on the Beat
Neon Arrival
Gossamer
Kyle Knight
Daniel Sousa
Johnny Williams
Samuel John Band
Sponsored by Northstar Original Revue

The Here Afters
2025-09-05 18:00 - 22:00
The Here Afters are a Minneapolis-based band formed in the fall of 2024, made up of seasoned musicians with a shared drive to create something fresh and real. Featuring Nicholas David (The Voice) on keys and vocals, Dylan Nau (Gold Standard) and Demitrious Rallis (Frogleg) on guitars, Josh Maxwell (Headband Jam, Rampant Roots) on bass, and Austin Lee (SOAP, New Sound Underground) on drums, the group is a fully collaborative project built on musical trust and spontaneity. With a wealth of original material, their sound blends soul, funk, rock, and improvisation into something uniquely their own.

The Cameras with Eldest Daughter and Tarias and the Sound
2025-09-12 18:00 - 22:00
The Cameras
The Cameras are a Minneapolis-based psychedelic pop rock band blending swirling guitar textures, vintage synths, and dreamy vocal harmonies. Known for immersive live shows and a throwback-yet-modern aesthetic, the group channels the spirit of 60s psych into a distinctly 21st-century sound. Smile for The Cameras!

Eldest Daughter
Eldest Daughter blends Americana songwriting with pop progressions and indie-rock influence. With songs about home, family ties, growth, loss, and love, lead singer (and eldest daughter) Monica Merila takes the listener on a journey through a dynamic relationship with self. Backed by lead guitarist Austin Reid, bass player Sonja Quartz Leaf, and drummer Isaac Feia, this fearless foursome is on a mission to share their music with Minnesota and beyond.

Tarias and the Sound
Everything and everyone has a frequency. All it takes is a bit of listening to find inspiration from the natural rhythms of life. Tarias and the Sound is the musical brainchild of me, Minnesota’s own Anthony Omodt-Lopez. Utilizing my roots in the blues and musical theatre, as well as a Gen. Z perspective on the world, I hope to create a unique and resonant experience for the listener.

Montoya Machine with Rogue Royal, Madam Driver, and Destroy the Planet
2025-09-12 18:00 - 23:00
Montoya Machine

The Montoya Machine is here to create music.
In 2022, Montoya picked up a guitar for the first time in 15 years. In the past, Montoya composed everything inside a DAW, relying on digital instruments and sequencing. But as he looked to the future, he strummed a Telecaster — and inspiration poured out. Dozens of demos soon followed. Montoya brought these songs to Wally Joseph, and together they spent months refining and completing them. Through this process, Montoya realized he couldn’t do it alone. He needed other musicians — other moving parts — to build The Montoya Machine. Each member plays a vital role, creating something greater than the sum of its parts. Launched in 2025, The Montoya Machine’s live iteration embraces a deliberately human approach: eschewing the sterile precision of digital production in favor of the raw, imperfect beauty of music performed entirely by human hands. Their live shows are delivered with the spirit and feel of an era from the past, while their songwriting looks firmly toward the future.

Rogue Royal
Rogue Royal is a hard hitting, high energy rock band that captivates audiences with their powerful sonics. Their music is known for its blend of soaring guitars, thick vocals, and thunderous rhythm section. Drawing inspiration from a variety of modern and classic acts like Alice In Chains, Alter Bridge, the Foo Fighters, Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix and southern rock heroes Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rogue Royal has roots that run deep. With their boundless energy and ambitious spirit, the band delivers unforgettable live performances that will leave you craving for more.

Madam Driver

Original Hard Rock / Alternative band from Minnesota!

Destroy the Planet

Minneapolis rock band that ties sci-fi and horror themes into their music. Their fast drums, wild guitars, and grooving bass lines lay the groundwork for their subtle dark imagery within their lyrics. Hard rock on the onset, with clear nods to metal and punk within their riffs and rhythms, this band has their own style and brand of rock n’ roll.

Dead Days of Summer: Blues for Allah and More
2025-09-13 18:00 - 22:00
It’s Art’s birthday weekend and we are bringing you Blues for Allah, 50 years later. This album has everything from dancing beats, to complex arrangements and mind blowing solos. The 2 set performance offers Blues for Allah with everything except the crickets. Then, a second set of good ol’ Grateful Dead.

Lineup
Michael Corcoran of The JONES GANG est.1996
Patrick Wight of Yachtzee
Robert Hubanks of China Rider
Annie Hagerty Hicks of The JONES GANG est.1996
Doug Christianson of In Your Eyes – the Peter Gabriel Tribute
Mark Munchie Collins of Momentary Lapse of Floyd – Pink Floyd Tribute
Arthur Andrew of About to Run: The Music of Trey Anastasio

Show deets:
Doors are 6pm and show is 7-10pm and takes place at the outdoor patio of Day Block Brewing Company. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

Fingers Crossed! – Tumblin’ Dice Rolling Stones Experience
2025-09-19 18:00 - 22:00
Heart 2 Perform Bookings Rock Icon Series PresentsFingers Crossed! – Tumblin’ Dice Rolling Stones ExperiencePerforming selections from Sticky Fingers (1971) and more
Also featuring: BRADFINGER (formerly Brad Rasins) – Classic Dance Rock
Day Block BrewingFriday, September 197:00 PM1105 Washington Ave S$5 Advance | $10 Day of Show

Jordan Johnston with Jackson Hurst and Mayda
2025-09-26 18:00 - 22:00
Jordan Johnston

Jordan Johnston is a Minneapolis based R&B/pop singer/songwriter/producer who draws from a wide range of musical influences including, Micheal Jackson, Mint Condition, Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Usher & Prince. Jordan is focused on crafting songs with strong hooks and catchy melodies. Jordan has opened for R&B superstars including Stokley, former frontman of Mint Condition, Lyfe Jenngins as well as NPG legend, Liv Warfield on the main stage at Prince’s home, Paisley Park.
Jordan has assembled a live all-star band to back him. On drums, his father Bob Johnston is a former staff writer & producer for Grammy Award Wining and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis of Flyte Tyme Productions. On Keyboards is Demar DEMZ Gayle from the national touring, Grammy nominated reggae band “Raging Fyah.” On bass is Ace Mack. Ace has extensive national touring experience sharing the stage with acts such as, Richard Marx, Silk, Cameo and Ann Nesby (Sounds of Blackness.) On guitar is Christian Couch. One of the most respected guitarists in the Twin Cities (Jaybee & The Routine), Christian brings a smooth soul tone to Jordan’s sound.

Jackson Hurst
Jackson Hurst emerges as a solo artist with a different sound than he’s known for in the Twin Cities. The church kid forges a congruent and individual music career in the genres of R&B/Soul and Pop that is heavily influenced by his roots in Gospel. With his debut single, “So Do I”, it is just the beginning of a new legacy built as an artist.

Mayda
MAYDA is an Internationally touring singer, musician and lyricist from St. Paul, MN. With a music career that spans the last decade, MAYDA is more than just a singer. She is a powerful force in the theater scene, collaborating with artists and advocating for social justice. She has performed through out Europe, Asia, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam. MAYDA’s music is a bridge between different parts of the world, creating something new that merges both her different musical influence and theatrical approach to performance that leaves audiences feeling like they have taken a journey.
MRDR PxP by Mayda

Side of Sarcasm with Lower Level and Cajun Crawfish Hotdish
2025-09-27 18:00 - 22:00
Side of Sarcasm
Side of Sarcasm is a Minneapolis based rock cover band. Playing a mix of 90s to Today rock/alt/pop punk music. Featuring hits from bands like the Foo Fighters, Oliva Rodrigo, Weezer, Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Sum 41, Elle King, No doubt, Pearl Jam, All American rejects, and plenty more!
Lower Level
A Minneapolis-Based ’90s Alt Rock Band.
Cajun Crawfish Hotdish
The Cajun Crawfish Hotdish plays the traditional Cajun music of SW Louisiana!

Glass Eyed Brothers with Sleepy Eye
2025-10-03 19:00 - 22:00
Glass Eyed Brothers
A fresh take on modern indie/alt rock music

Sleepy Eye
What if Bruce Springsteen and Alkaline Trio had an unwanted love child and they only let that child listen to The Replacements? He’d be our friend.

Sleepy Eye · Neon Saturday (Live)

Mr. Specific with Massive Green and Weald
2025-10-04 18:00 - 22:00
Mr. Specific
Mr. Specific is a vibe. You could try and fit them into any number of genres but that would be doing them a disservice. With influences ranging from Umphrey’s McGee to J Dilla to Snarky Puppy, their musical palate has many different extremes. With this unique batch of ingredients they’re cookin’ up something special for ya.   Stay tuned!

Massive Green
Minneapolis Post-Stoner Jungle Doom
Weald

Midso with Cain & Co and Eldest Daughter
2025-10-09 18:00 - 22:00
Midso
Midso is a 5-piece band from the Twin Cities playing unpretentious heartland indie rock. Blending power pop, alt-country, and post-punk, they write songs about work, love, and politics that fit like an old pair of jeans.
Cain & Co
Southern-rocking Northern boys
Eldest Daughter
Eldest Daughter blends Americana songwriting with pop progressions and indie-rock influence. With songs about home, family ties, growth, loss, and love, lead singer (and eldest daughter) Monica Merila takes the listener on a journey through a dynamic relationship with self. Backed by lead guitarist Austin Reid, bass player Sonja Quartz Leaf, and drummer Isaac Feia, this fearless foursome is on a mission to share their music with Minnesota and beyond.

Entundra | Lost Evidence | Witch Syndicate
2025-10-10 18:00 - 22:00
Entundra
Founded in 2021 by Topher Bratland, Entundra brings a broad and diverse sound to their catalog. Choosing not to conform to any particular genre they focus solely on the art form and play how they feel. Primarily maintaining a hard rock sound their influences range from Frank Sinatra to Parkway Drive. Not afraid to take risks they continue to write and release a variety of songs from soft alt rock to hard modern rock offering a little bit of something for everyone. They have collaborated with acts like Dearly Departed (Dreams) and Weekend Picnic (Waves Remastered).

Lost Evidence
Rock band from Minnesota, combining hard rock beats, punk rock melodies, alternative rock dynamics, along with groove, power, harmonies and grunge attitude. Playing originals and covers, on both electric and acoustic.

Witch Syndicate
Minneapolis based band with electronic, rock, and metal elements.

Group Project Minnesota Presents: Boogie Nights
2025-10-11 18:00 - 23:00
Boogie Nights at Day Block Brewing
Group Project Minnesota brings the party to Day Block Brewing with Boogie Nights on Saturday, October 11. From 6–11pm, get ready for a high-energy evening of nonstop DJ sets featuring Ammar, Benny Bloom, Buzz, Dyl, DJ Ricky, Fritz, Funk (MN), HLS DTS, Logan Day, Morgz, Rof, and Ty Gunderson.
Presale tickets are $5, or $10 at the door. Join us for a night of great music, craft beer, and good vibes in the heart of Minneapolis.

Juke the Buffalo with Tectonics and Enigmaknots
2025-10-16 18:00 - 22:00
Juke the Buffalo
Forged in a Twin Cities-area basement, Juke the Buffalo is drummer Tony Dahl and vocalist/guitarist Eric Brenton. JtB is looking to blow the roof off of wherever they play. Glowingly described by Eric’s mother-in-law as “not for me.”
Tectonics
We play instruments at the same time, and it sounds good usually.
Band Camp: https://tectonicsmn.bandcamp.com/music
Enigmaknots
Tying hopes, dreams, fears, themes, visions, journeys, decisions, learnys, failures, growths, philosophies, astrologies into quaint little knots of song. The Enigmaknots are J.D. Sidebottom II, Zach Chavez, Louis Blackmore, and Dan Mark.

RevellionFest: Punk 'n Spice, Hold the ICE
2025-10-18 16:00 - 22:00
Join us on Friday, October 18th at Day Block Brewing in Minneapolis for a night of resistance and community. As the political climate grows increasingly hostile to human rights, we are gathering to stand in solidarity against the inhumanity of ICE and the deportation machine.
This is more than a concert; it’s a statement. We will fuel our resolve with roaring live music from incredible bands and powerful speeches on the dangers facing our democracy as we build our collective power.
This event is a fundraiser for activism fighting for migrant justice and a safer future for all. Let’s raise our voices, share resources, and show that in the face of oppression, we choose community.
Punk’n Spice features music from these local bands, plus DJ Katalysta!

Zoe Says Go
Landfillharmonik
timisarocker
The Broken Rule
Nemesissy
The Staboteurs

The Menagerie and Monarch Halloween Show
2025-10-24 18:00 - 22:00
Celebrate the season with the spookiest bands in town! Enjoy a night of tricks and treats from local bands MONARCH and THE MENAGERIE. Doors open at 6:30 pm, followed by music at 7:00 pm. Costumes Encouraged!
The Menagerie
Get ready to groove! The Menagerie is a 4-piece funk/jam band based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Originally starting as a folk revival project in lead guitarist Matthew Smith’s (He/him) freshman dorm, the Menagerie has begun to stretch their legs, continuously reaching deeper into the ether of sound. Influence from Americana, funk, and indie rock creates a feeling of nostalgia, while improvised solos and jams make performances feel fresh and personal.
Monarch
Monarch is a six-piece funk rock band from the Twin Cities, MN. With each member coming from different backgrounds, such as blues, jam band, alternative rock, hip-hop, metal, and EDM, they blend these influences into a cohesive funk-rock sound that isn’t afraid to push boundaries. The result is a diverse collection of songs and high-energy shows that captivate the audience. Their latest single, Commodity, captures everything you love about the band

Of the Orchard with Alley Eyes and Pity Party
2025-10-25 18:00 - 22:00
Of the Orchard
Minneapolis-based pop-rock band Of The Orchard proudly defines themselves as “not, not a boy band.” Marked by a tinge of youthful angst, Of The Orchard pairs a nostalgic sound of 90s and early 2000s rock (Third Eye Blind, Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World) with narrative, sentimental lyrics (Dawes, Noah Kahan, Kacey Musgraves). This combination gives listeners thoughtful lyricism supported with upbeat, hook-driven rock. Their songs tell stories familiar to anyone who’s ever endured the transition into adulthood: finding purpose, coming to terms with identities you’ve outgrown, and falling in and out of love.

Alley Eyes
Alley Eyes—Milwaukee’s pop rock darlings—loud, stylish, and unfiltered. Born out of the city’s DIY scene, the four-piece blends sharp hooks, gritty guitars, and a touch of chaos into something that feels both nostalgic and brand new.
Their latest EP bondage in the afternoon is a coming-of-age soundtrack for anyone who’s ever danced through heartbreak or lit a cigarette just to feel cinematic. With nods to The Strokes, The Beaches, and Inhaler, Alley Eyes channel early-2000s indie with a Midwestern heart

Pity Party
Pity Party is a Minneapolis based indie alt rock band. They incorporate elements of bedroom pop and midwest emo into their music. The band has Abbie on vocals and keys, Tim on guitar, Micah on bass, and Bryan on drums. They have spent the last year together writing new music and performing at local venues around the twin cities. They have been compared to the likes of Muse, Peach Pit, and Mitski, but they are really carving out their own sound and niche in the Minneapolis music scene.

China Rider – (A Grateful Dead Experience) Presents: "Nightfall of a Dark Star"
2025-10-31 18:30 - 23:00
Friday Halloween Night: Day Block Brewery, Minneapolis, MN
Doors: 6:30 PM | Music: 7:30 PM Tickets: $15 adv $20 door
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!
This Halloween, China Rider takes you on a cosmic trip through the Grateful Dead’s celestial songbook — from the depths of a Dark Star to the radiant space-themed favorites.
With Special Guest Brian “Snowman” Powers on saxophone!
Expect more than music: our Presents shows feature immersive visual projections, making this an experience you won’t see at our regular shows. And of course we will have our famous China Rider Costume Contest, or will we?!!!
Get your tickets now before the Dark Star falls.

Front Porch Live at Day Block Brewing
2025-11-07 18:00 - 22:00
Described as “post-punk old time acid jazz barn burning bluegrass fusion that will have you jumping,” Front Porch independently released their first album “Shallow Grave” in the fall of 2023. Gaining attention across the U.S. with their energetic live shows, their performances highlight their skillful instrumentation, where foot stomping clawhammer banjo, ripping mandolin, guitar and fiddle melodies are at the forefront of their driving sound.

Weekend Picnic with Perfectly Still, We Are Arya, and Gradience
2025-11-08 18:00 - 22:00
Weekend Picnic
Weekend Picnic is a band set apart. With a goal to make super accessible rock music, Weekend Picnic is a melting pot of flavors and styles. Hard rock is probably the broadest genre title for them, but they constantly push those genre borders by incorporating influences from pop, dance, metalcore, metal, pop rock, punk rock, and many others to bring you a high energy, rhythmic, and grooving product that is sure to get you singing along at the top of your lungs!

Perfectly Still
Since bursting on the scene with ‘Never Coming Back’ and ‘Save Me’ (2022), the inaugural Bacon-town Throwdown champions, Perfectly Still have began building their career on more than music. Blending Nu-metal and Modern hard rock, the Perfectly Still sound brings more to the table than what meets the ear. Introducing sci-fi narratives and a gripping live show with colorful effects, and an emphatic presence, the band aims to deliver an experience that leaves consumers craving for more. Fully independent, the band is partnered with fans and their motivation to bring forth new experiences that began with ‘Synthetic’ (May 2024), tours throughout the U.S., and a remix of their single ‘Up In Flames’ (Chronicles 2023), paired with a thrilling cinematic music video, Perfectly Still leaves room for infinite expansion and much more to come.

We Are Arya

We Are Arya is a powerhouse hard rock band. Bringing you a stong mix of rock and metal rhythms with a contrasting pop rock vocal.
As a band that is not satisfied with the status quo, We Are Arya is the right band at the right time. Armed with catchy hooks, powerful melodies, heavy guitars, pounding and pulsating rhythms and soaring vocals, We Are Arya seeks to bring a heavier sound and a positive outlook to the world of rock music.

Gradience
Gradience is a high-energy four-piece rock band blending classic and modern rock and metal influences. Formed in 2019 at Minnesota State University Moorhead, the band—John Dvorak, Darian Clark, Ford Johnson, and Tom Nelson—used the pandemic downtime to refine their sound and record their debut single “Darkest Hour.” After a 2021 regional tour across North Dakota and Minnesota, they released their self-produced debut album THE CALL in 2022, showcasing their drive and evolving sound.
