Mockturnal
Mockturnal is an innovative Twin Cities jazz group with a unique sound that features flute, guitar, bass, and drums. Hear their reimagined versions of timeless jazz favorites and original music at their upcoming show.
Harmony Arcade
Harmony Arcade is a 7 piece jazz fusion group based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. Premiering their first show this past January at Can Can Wonderland, they have also headlined the Anime Detour convention earlier this year. They can be found playing a range of tunes and styles, from classics like Super Mario 64 and F-Zero, arcade classics like Street Fighter and modern masterpieces from Persona 5, and many more.
Marvin Magic
Marvin Magic is a wide-ranging recording project based in Minneapolis, attempting to capture the magic of everyday life. Formed by the Penny triplets in 2020, Marvin Magic have released five albums ranging from children’s music, metal, and ambient to country, noise rock, funk, and everything in between. Whatever hat the band is wearing, the core of their sound is three siblings who have spent their lives playing music together.
Experience an unforgettable night of genre-bending music at Day Block Brewing Company on Friday, May 29, as three of the Twin Cities’ most inventive acts take the stage for an evening packed with jazz, fusion, experimental sounds, and pure musical creativity. Doors open at 6 PM, with music running from 7–10 PM.
Leading the night is Mockturnal, an innovative jazz ensemble known for their fresh instrumentation and imaginative arrangements. Featuring flute, guitar, bass, and drums, the group brings a distinctive voice to the modern jazz scene through reimagined standards, unexpected grooves, and compelling original compositions that blur the line between classic and contemporary.
Joining them is Harmony Arcade, a seven-piece jazz fusion powerhouse delivering high-energy performances inspired by iconic video game soundtracks and arcade culture. Since debuting earlier this year, the group has quickly gained attention for transforming beloved themes from games like Super Mario 64, F-Zero, Street Fighter, and Persona 5 into dynamic live arrangements full of improvisation, funk, and cinematic intensity.
Opening the evening is Marvin Magic, the genre-defying recording project formed by the Penny triplets in 2020. With five albums spanning children’s music, ambient, country, funk, metal, noise rock, and beyond, Marvin Magic creates deeply personal music rooted in sibling chemistry and fearless experimentation. No matter the style, their performances capture the joy, spontaneity, and emotional resonance of making music together.
Whether you’re a jazz fan, gamer, experimental music lover, or simply looking for a unique live music experience, this lineup promises something unforgettable for everyone.
