Erica West (live performance)

Join us on July 19th & 20th to see Erica West perform live at Umbra. These events are complimentary and open to the public. Craft cocktails, beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase.

About:

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. Erica loves the true art of musicianship, lyrical content, beautiful melodies and music that demonstrates true emotional expression. With hypnotic phrasing, subtle shading, and a powerful range, she offers that emotional experience, holding you spellbound from the first note to the last.

Walter Chancellor Jr. (live performance)

Join us and jam to some jazz performed by Walter Chancellor Jr. These events are complementary and open to the public. Craft cocktails, beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase.

About:

Saxophonist Walter Chancellor has been a mainstay in the Twin Cities contemporary Jazz and R&B music scene for the past 20 years. Not long after his arrival in Minneapolis, Walter performed and recorded with Prince, earning a platinum record for his participation on Prince’s “Emancipation” CD.  Additionally, Walter has performed and recorded with Chaka Khan, Bobby Lyle, Maceo Parker, Candy Dulfer, Musiq Soulchild, Larry Graham, Cameo, and The Pointer Sisters just to name a few.