Born and raised in Chicago, Markiss is a blues guitar legend! Over the years, Markiss has been fortunate to play, tour and record with some of the greatest blues artists in history, including Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Ann Peebles, Jr. Wells, and many more. Markiss is now carrying the torch into the future to make sure the blues remains alive and a vital part of the American musical landscape. 

Umbra hosts complimentary live music every single Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Learn more by visiting our website.

Born and raised in Chicago, Markiss is a blues guitar legend! Over the years, Markiss has been fortunate to play, tour and record with some of the greatest blues artists in history, including Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Ann Peebles, Jr. Wells, and many more. Markiss is now carrying the torch into the future to make sure the blues remains alive and a vital part of the American musical landscape. 

Umbra hosts complimentary live music every single Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Learn more by visiting our website.

Minneapolis Jazz Guitar Duo (MJGD) consists of David Martin and Serdar G. The group play their interpretations of jazz standards.

David is a guitarist and bassist, originally from the Ohio/West Virginia area. Most of the last 25 years he has been in Minneapolis playing all styles of instruments. Serdar G is originally from Ankara, Türkiye. Fascinated by the Blues, he moved to the USA to pursue music. He has played in well-known reggae, calypso, and soca bands.

Umbra hosts complimentary live music every single Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Learn more by visiting our website.

Minneapolis Jazz Guitar Duo (MJGD) consists of David Martin and Serdar G. The group play their interpretations of jazz standards.

David is a guitarist and bassist, originally from the Ohio/West Virginia area. Most of the last 25 years he has been in Minneapolis playing all styles of instruments. Serdar G is originally from Ankara, Türkiye. Fascinated by the Blues, he moved to the USA to pursue music. He has played in well-known reggae, calypso, and soca bands.

Umbra hosts complimentary live music every single Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Learn more by visiting our website.

Feel the adrenaline rush as a powerhouse heavy metal cover band unleashes the heaviest riffs and thunderous beats, performing iconic hits with electrifying intensity. From shredding guitars to guttural vocals, immerse yourself in an unforgettable night celebrating the raw power and intense energy of heavy metal classics.

Umbra hosts complimentary live music every single Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Learn more by visiting our website.

Feel the adrenaline rush as talented DJs unleash the heaviest riffs and thunderous beats, blending the latest metal hits with electrifying live performances by rising metal bands. From shredding guitars to guttural vocals, immerse yourself in an unforgettable night celebrating the raw power and intense energy of heavy metal music.

Umbra hosts complimentary live music every single Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Learn more by visiting our website.

Erica West is strong, confident, and sultry right out of the box. Her striking looks and mesmerizing vocals make an immediate impression on the senses. In a uniquely captivating way, Erica brings a beautiful fusion of soulful, R&B, pop, jazz and blues inspired melodies to the microphone. But do not let her silky vocals fool you. Erica’s vocal style is both powerful and sultry influenced by female vocalists such as Barbara Streisand, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Nina Simone, Shirley Horn, Roberta Flack, Sarah Vaughan, Lizz Wright, Goapele and Jill Scott.

Umbra hosts complimentary live music every single Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Learn more by visiting our website.

Erica West is strong, confident, and sultry right out of the box. Her striking looks and mesmerizing vocals make an immediate impression on the senses. In a uniquely captivating way, Erica brings a beautiful fusion of soulful, R&B, pop, jazz and blues inspired melodies to the microphone. But do not let her silky vocals fool you. Erica’s vocal style is both powerful and sultry influenced by female vocalists such as Barbara Streisand, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Nina Simone, Shirley Horn, Roberta Flack, Sarah Vaughan, Lizz Wright, Goapele and Jill Scott.

Umbra hosts complimentary live music every single Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Learn more by visiting our website.

John Della Selva is a Twin Cities icon. John’s style of Jazz/Rock/Blues has been a major influence to guitarists in the Minneapolis scene.

Umbra hosts complimentary live music every single Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Learn more by visiting our website.

John Della Selva is a Twin Cities icon. John’s style of Jazz/Rock/Blues has been a major influence to guitarists in the Minneapolis scene.

Umbra hosts complimentary live music every single Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Learn more by visiting our website.