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Live Music – Geoff Jones

Friday April 17th

Geoff Jones is a singer who delivers crowd-pleasing jazzy soul in a smooth baritone. A veteran of Twin Cities stages and a former soloist with the Grammy Award-winning group Sounds of Blackness, Geoff has sung on numerous recordings and performed live with Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Dolly Parton, Elton John and others. TV appearances include The Tonight Show, Soul Train, and the NAACP Image Awards. He’s also the title character’s voice in Disney’s acclaimed animated short feature Tall Tales and Legends: John Henry.

Live Music – Geoff Jones

Saturday April 18th

Geoff Jones is a singer who delivers crowd-pleasing jazzy soul in a smooth baritone. A veteran of Twin Cities stages and a former soloist with the Grammy Award-winning group Sounds of Blackness, Geoff has sung on numerous recordings and performed live with Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Dolly Parton, Elton John and others. TV appearances include The Tonight Show, Soul Train, and the NAACP Image Awards. He’s also the title character’s voice in Disney’s acclaimed animated short feature Tall Tales and Legends: John Henry.

Minneapolis Dueling Pianos Night

Friday April 24th

Mark your calendars for a night of music at UMBRA!

Join us as Sweet Keys Dueling Pianos takes over the Umbra stage inside Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District. Get ready for an unforgettable showdown where two talented pianists go head-to-head, playing your favorite songs and keeping the crowd entertained all night long!

From classic anthems to today’s hits, no request is too wild! Grab a seat and enjoy our full service dinner menu or the bar menu for the perfect pairing with this energetic, interactive performance.

Lounge seating and tables are first come, first served.

Live Music – Tony Williams

Saturday April 25th

Tony Williams, a Minneapolis native, has transitioned from years of touring with major rock and country acts to focusing on his solo career. Known for his dynamic live shows featuring real-time looping to create a full-band sound, Williams has performed across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East, sharing stages with artists like Andy Grammer and Eddie Trunk. His debut EP Destined To Be Real (2012) showcased his vocal and multi-instrumental talent, and his upcoming 2025 album Aestivation blends driving rock, indie/electronic, and new wave influences with soaring choruses and heartfelt lyrics. 

Live Music – Daniel the Violinist

Friday May 1st

Daniel Gilbert, known professionally as Daniel the Violinist, is a Minneapolis–St. Paul–based performer redefining live music through dynamic genre fusion. With a signature sound that blends the timeless elegance of classical violin with the energy of Hip‑Hop, R&B, Afro‑Beats, Jazz, and Latin rhythms, Daniel creates performances that are as sophisticated as they are electric.

For Daniel, music is more than entertainment—it’s connection, storytelling, and shared emotion. Every performance is intentionally crafted to elevate the atmosphere, spark joy, and bring people together through the universal language of sound. From grand stages and upscale galas to weddings and intimate gatherings, Daniel the Violinist transforms moments into unforgettable experiences, leaving audiences inspired long after the final note.

Live Music – Daniel the Violinist

Saturday May 2nd

Daniel Gilbert, known professionally as Daniel the Violinist, is a Minneapolis–St. Paul–based performer redefining live music through dynamic genre fusion. With a signature sound that blends the timeless elegance of classical violin with the energy of Hip‑Hop, R&B, Afro‑Beats, Jazz, and Latin rhythms, Daniel creates performances that are as sophisticated as they are electric.

For Daniel, music is more than entertainment—it’s connection, storytelling, and shared emotion. Every performance is intentionally crafted to elevate the atmosphere, spark joy, and bring people together through the universal language of sound. From grand stages and upscale galas to weddings and intimate gatherings, Daniel the Violinist transforms moments into unforgettable experiences, leaving audiences inspired long after the final note.

Minneapolis Dueling Pianos Night

Friday May 8th

Mark your calendars for a night of music at UMBRA!

Join us as Sweet Keys Dueling Pianos takes over the Umbra stage inside Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District. Get ready for an unforgettable showdown where two talented pianists go head-to-head, playing your favorite songs and keeping the crowd entertained all night long!

From classic anthems to today’s hits, no request is too wild! Grab a seat and enjoy our full service dinner menu or the bar menu for the perfect pairing with this energetic, interactive performance.

Lounge seating and tables are first come, first served.

Live Music – Tony Williams

Saturday May 9th

Tony Williams, a Minneapolis native, has transitioned from years of touring with major rock and country acts to focusing on his solo career. Known for his dynamic live shows featuring real-time looping to create a full-band sound, Williams has performed across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East, sharing stages with artists like Andy Grammer and Eddie Trunk. His debut EP Destined To Be Real (2012) showcased his vocal and multi-instrumental talent, and his upcoming 2025 album Aestivation blends driving rock, indie/electronic, and new wave influences with soaring choruses and heartfelt lyrics. 

Live Music – MN Jazz Duo

Friday May 15th

Minneapolis Jazz Guitar Duo consists of David Martin and Serdar G. The group plays their interpretations of the Jazz Standards.

David Martin is a guitarist and bassist, originally from Ohio/West Virginia. David has been residing in Minneapolis for the last 25+ years. He has recorded 3 albums from 2009-2016 with Mike Doolin. David’ latest album, Play On, was released in 2019 with vocalist Vicky Mountain. David plays locally with Salsa Del Soul, Beira Mar Brasil, The Bill Simenson Orchestra. He also works with many vocalists in the area including MaryAnn Sullivan, Vicky Mountain, and Paula Lammers.

Serdar G is originally from Ankara, Türkiye. Fascinated by the Blues music, he moved to US to pursue music. He has played in well known Reggae, Calypso and Soca Bands. Some of these bands include Cyril Paul and the Calypso Monarchs, Shangoya and two time Minnesota Music Awards winner Dred I Dread. Serdar has been playing guitar with Dred I Dread since 2001 and released 6 albums with the band. Serdar opened for The Wailers, Yellowman, Israel Vibration, The Meditations, Itals, Culture, De La Soul, Chronixx and many other international acts.

Live Music – MN Jazz Duo

Saturday May 16th

Minneapolis Jazz Guitar Duo consists of David Martin and Serdar G. The group plays their interpretations of the Jazz Standards.

David Martin is a guitarist and bassist, originally from Ohio/West Virginia. David has been residing in Minneapolis for the last 25+ years. He has recorded 3 albums from 2009-2016 with Mike Doolin. David’ latest album, Play On, was released in 2019 with vocalist Vicky Mountain. David plays locally with Salsa Del Soul, Beira Mar Brasil, The Bill Simenson Orchestra. He also works with many vocalists in the area including MaryAnn Sullivan, Vicky Mountain, and Paula Lammers.

Serdar G is originally from Ankara, Türkiye. Fascinated by the Blues music, he moved to US to pursue music. He has played in well known Reggae, Calypso and Soca Bands. Some of these bands include Cyril Paul and the Calypso Monarchs, Shangoya and two time Minnesota Music Awards winner Dred I Dread. Serdar has been playing guitar with Dred I Dread since 2001 and released 6 albums with the band. Serdar opened for The Wailers, Yellowman, Israel Vibration, The Meditations, Itals, Culture, De La Soul, Chronixx and many other international acts.