On SATURDAY, September 26th, we have a singer-songwriter showcase at B-Side Indie Music Cafe! Join us for an evening of great music performed by some awesome local artists! This show is all ages friendly and sober!

Music starts at 6PM, doors at 5:30pm. Tickets are $5

Let’s meet the artists!

KATY TESSMAN// indie-folk

With a voice shaped by the wisdom gained through cancer survival, heartbreak, and motherhood, Katy Tessman is an optimistic and approachable singer-songwriter who celebrates life’s stumbles and summits. In performance, Katy is joined by her son, Louis “Sweet Lou” Tessman Stanoch, whose guitar work adds depth, intimacy, and a distinct blues influence to songs drawn from lived experience and shared history. Their shows are described by Smouse in the House as “infectious, contagious, and all kinds of fun rolled into one,” while Girl at the Rock Shows notes, “You walk away from Katy’s set feeling empowered and ready to take on the world.” Based in Hopkins, Tessman is also an award-winning children’s book author and a CHANGEMAKER recognized by Minnesota Women’s Press.

JESS JONES// indie folk-alt country

From Indianapolis IN Jess writes about the things we don't talk about enough, getting older, coming to terms with change, and finding peace in the middle of it all.
indie Folk, Alt-country.

JOE FINSTROM// alt-rock

Joe Finstrom is a Minneapolis based musician and audio engineer. He has played bass and cello and in bands as a freelance performer since 2006 and released an indie-pop record in 2022 under the name Vincent van Beethoven. His first release under his given name released November. It is a blend of alternative, folk, grunge, and rock and roll. As an audio engineer Joe has worked freelance and is also the owner of Peachy Gnome, a recording studio in Minneapolis, MN.

Project 37 is a non-profit with a mission to provide spaces and opportunities for all ages to enjoy music in safe and sober environments. You can help us continue that goal by coming to shows, following us on social media, or telling people about what we do.

A special thank you to our sponsors, St. Cloud Subaru, the Rotary Club of St. Cloud, and 106.5 KHMH The Point . Generations of local musicians are grateful for their generous support of local music and young artists.

Singer-Songwriter Showcase : KATY TESSMAN // JESS JONES // JOE FINSTROM