Samantha Grimes x Clayton Ryan LIVE @ Aster Cafe
Thu, Mar 13
|Minneapolis
Join us for an intimate evening of stories and songs by Samantha Grimes and Clayton Ryan
Time & Location
Mar 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Minneapolis, 125 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
About the event
Dinner AND a show!?!? Say no more! Join us for an intimate evening with Minneapolis' beloved vocal powerhouses, Samantha Grimes and Clayton Ryan.
Thursday, March 13th 8pm-10pm
$15 / Doors at 7:00pm
Dinner Reservations recommended. Secure yours today at
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SAMANTHA GRIMES
Samantha Grimes, blessed with a mesmerizing voice and a remarkable songwriting ability, was born and raised in Minnesota. From a young age, Samantha displayed an undeniable passion for music and quickly established herself as a prodigious talent. Her natural inclination towards melodies and storytelling set her apart from her peers early on. That - and the happy accident that became her signature style: Left-handed and upside down guitar playing.
Samantha soon gained traction in the music industry with her debut EP, released in 2006. This EP garnered significant acclaim from critics and listeners alike. The five song disc showcased Samantha's versatility, showcasing her ability to seamlessly shift between genres and capture a myriad of emotions in her songs.
Over the years, Samantha Grimes has continued to captivate audiences with her exceptional vocal range and poignant songwriting. With each subsequent release, she has ventured into uncharted territory, fearlessly exploring new sounds and pushing the boundaries of her artistry. Her dedication to her craft and authenticity have endeared her to a loyal fanbase around the world
As Samantha Grimes continues to evolve as an artist and make meaningful contributions to the world, her impact on the music industry is undeniable. Her dedication, talent, and relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified her position as one of the preeminent singer/songwriters of our time.
Her biggest influence is Fran Healy and the band Travis. If you love the music of this Britrock band, you’ll definitely hear familiar elements in Samantha Grimes’ music. She also states comparisons to Alanis Morissette, Avett Brothers and Florence & The Machine.
Samantha is a 2022 & 2023 Josie Music Award Nominee in the category of "Rising Star" at the Grand Ole Opry house. Samantha won Entertainer of the Year for the International Songwriter Association. She is also a multiple-time nominee for Entertainer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year from the ISSA organization. She has also won Best of the Valley awards three years in a row in the midwest.
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CLAYTON RYAN
Howling Minnesota artist Clayton Ryan’s steady rise into the national focus is charged by both his own brand of “Midwest as F*ck” attitude and his career as a musical chameleon. As a writer, multi-instrumentalist, and performer, he’s shared stages with John Morgan, Liam St John, Canaan Cox, Julia DiGrazia, Cristina Vane, and Joshua Quimby, and his music has appeared in FOX Sports, NASCAR, CW’s Walker, Telemundo, and NFL Sunday Night Football.
Beyond the collaborative resume, Clayton has much to hang his own name on: his debut 2024 album GHOST TOWN was streamed over 10,000 times on release day, and the title track was listed on The Current’s “Top 89 songs of 2024.” Clayton’s debut at Nashville’s Whiskey Jam yielded one of only a handful of encores in the show’s 1000 run history.
His sonic identity sprawls across many genres; GHOST TOWN weaves through country soul, piano pop, and Midwest emo territory throughout the 40-minute concept album, produced by Isaac Levy (Jonah Marais, Ed Sheeran, Yam Haus), platinum-selling artist Michael Shynes, and Ryan.
His upcoming releases enter the punk and emo realm full force with singles including the baritone guitar-driven ode to Midwest youth Swishers and chugging twangy punk ballad Skate Punk Cowboy, an ode to the dysfunctional modern country scene. Both are set to release in the spring of 2025.
