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happy october! here’s what we’re up to this week.

wednesday, comedy night + restaurant week specials
limited tickets are left for comedy night
enjoy two menu cocktails + a snack for $40 for restaurant week

thursday, @djshanekramer612 + @thelostelf
dj shane kramer and chrissie kawasaki will be spinning some spooky tunes to start october out! expect a lot of post-alt, new wave, and post-punk with visuals by shane!

friday, erik westra
erik westra has been playing records around minneapolis and chicago for decades, spinning unique and vibey records from his obsessively large vinyl collection. his sets range from psych and garage rock, rare soul and funk, 80s synth-pop, new wave, 90s hip-hop, weird arty stuff, dollar-bin gems, and everything in between.

saturday, @theonlyjamestaylor
spinning global groove, jazz, boogie, and disco.

see our full calendar at nomahifi.com/calendar or visit the link in our bio. taken in Minneapolis, Minnesota by @theonlyjamestaylor

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Shoutout Michigan. Both of your peninsulas are an A+ good time.

1. The Michigan side of Lake Superior with the Ryan family.
2-4. Painted Rocks National Lakeshore.
5. The other Grand Marais with my friend the Piping Plover.
6-7. Mighty Tahquamenon.
8-9. No shortage of lighthouses on these Great Lakes.
10. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore as seen from Empire Bluff trail.
11-12. Historic Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island.
13. Yacht watching and a cliche frozen bev at the Pink Pony.
14-15. Arch Rock, Mackinac Island.
16. Ladies of the Ryan Clan.
17. If you find yourself in Marinette, WI enjoy a burger like no other at Mickey-Lu.
18. Many pasties were eaten but Miners Pasty Kitchen in Munising, UP is an all-timer.
19. One of the three Great Lakes visited this week with @itismeash and fam.
20. Au Train, Upper Peninsula, Michigan. by @theonlyjamestaylor

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2 months ago

Time flies!

One year in as Program Director at The Cedar.

Thanks to everyone who’s come through for a show this year, everyone who volunteers, and everyone on staff who makes it all happen.

This year has shown me the strength of community and the power art has to create refuge in an otherwise maddening world. by @theonlyjamestaylor

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@hifipopup and @motoisake are very much so looking forward to a night of decompression and community while listening to the selections of our first guest of 2026, @theonlyjamestaylor

James is a gifted performer. His DJ sets feature choice pressings and artists that make it clear that his passion and knowledge of music runs deep. He’s also known to hold down the pocket on drums for multiple musical projects including @laamarmusic and @unstableshapes

When not performing, James is a master curator. Whether it be through his eight years working on the booking team at @firstavenue or his current role as program director at @thecedar , James is dedicated to creating spaces that feature and develop musicians.

As we continue to stand in a heavy moment with our city and state, @hifipopup and @motoisake will be donating to rent and food assistance efforts organized by Iglesia Dios Habla Hoy (@dhhchurch ) in South Minneapolis (link in bio OR we will have QR codes to donate to these mutual aid resources at @motoisake this Saturday).

If you’re able, we encourage you to donate or give your time to DHH. And you’re always welcome to join us on 1/31 — to decompress, connect, and be together over tunes, ramen, and sake. No cover. 7p-1a.

🧡 taken in Minneapolis, Minnesota by @theonlyjamestaylor

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44 trips around the sun. Most days I’m still as insecure and unsure as this little dude was. But I try to remind myself more and more that he’d be pretty stoked if I told him everything in his future. Eat all the cake, young man. by @theonlyjamestaylor

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a year ago

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏠❤️ by @theonlyjamestaylor

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2 years ago

2024.

Played a lot of music and traveled to some cool places and read a few books and caught one fish and welcomed two new pals to our home.

All with @itismeash by my side.

🥂 by @theonlyjamestaylor

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2 years ago

Attention, attention:
It is with great honor and privilege that we welcome TWO new queens to our humble castle.

Please say hello to Poppy and Pepper.
AKA Ms Popadopolis AKA Popsicle Stick AKA Pepperoncini AKA the Pep Squad.

Their reign has been but a few short weeks but it’s been full of playtime and the occasional cuddles. It is a huge adjustment going from an elderly cat to two kittens under 1 but we’re surviving and thriving and loving the love they give.

Special shoutout to our new friends at @pethavenmn who made the adoption process so easy and special. Cannot recommend them enough for anyone looking for a new cat or dog.

❤️ 🐈 🐈 ❤️ by @theonlyjamestaylor

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2 years ago

wow.
9 years ago today we shut down Holy Mountain.

what an incredible 3-year run full of ups and downs and lots of good times and fuzzy memories.

I’ll always take this anniversary as an opportunity to thank anyone who thought it was worth playing on our stage, or booking a show or party in our room, and everyone who helped keep the Mountain running day to day. you’re all saints in my book. by @theonlyjamestaylor

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Solid week of hiking, and sightseeing, and Scotch, and jumping off rocks into mountains lakes, and navigating streams to canyon swimming holes, and hairpin curve driving, lots and lots of driving. South Dakota, you’re alright. Wyoming, you too. Beautiful, in parts. And best enjoyed with family. ❤️⛰️🦬 taken in Black Hills South Dakota by @theonlyjamestaylor

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sliding into this weekend all smiles. 😎

it’s been a busy Summer for the boys in @laamarmusic but you still have some chances to catch us before the leaves turn and the sweaters come out. ☀️

Sat July 27 at @formaclay 1st Birthday 🎂 special duo set from Geoffrey and Steve 🎸

Thurs Aug 1 at @surlybrewing Summer of Sound 🍺

Sun Aug 31 and Mon Sept 1 at the Great Minnesota Get-Together 👨‍🌾 3 sets per day starting at 4:00 on the Schell’s Stage. 🌽

Sun Sept 8 at @nbnlmusicfest with so many great local bands including @thesuburbsband @landon.conrath and more. 🔊

📸: @threeriversparks by @theonlyjamestaylor

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2 years ago

Friday
March 15
@zhoradarling

@unstableshapes
with our pals @laplantica @mullet_official @totalgaze
$15

📸: @darin_k_ by @theonlyjamestaylor

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