Join Lyric Arts for a special, one-night, solo acoustic concert event…An Evening with Martin Zellar and special guest Brandon Sampson!

Doors open at 6:30
Show begins at 7:30

Advance tickets are $20
$22 for box seats

Tickets are $25 at the door
Reserve Seating Only

About Martin Zellar

Martin Zellar has fashioned a music career firmly grounded in the quality craftsmanship of his songwriting.  The magic of his songs is a combination of lyrical sincerity, inspired yet simple arrangements, and unmistakable raspy vocals.  His lyrics turn the spotlight on what is remarkable in the ordinary, as noted by Robert Hilburn of the Los Angeles Times: “Writers, from Dylan to Springsteen, often tell us far more about the human condition by concentrating on life’s everyday moments.  That’s the strength of Martin Zellar.”

Martin Zellar rose from the ashes of the legendary Gear Daddies, the Minnesota-based country-rock team led by the singer-songwriter.  The Gear Daddies formed in 1985.  A rabid fan-base soon developed and the band dished outtwo releases on a major label and spawned a string of tumes about lost souls, drunken nights, and unrequited love.  Zellar also delivered “Zamboni,” the now famous hockey anthem and story of boyhood innocence.  The group even appeared on David Letterman.

In 1992, much to the chagrin of the band’s now mationwide fan base, the Gear Daddies amicably disbanded, leaving a mark on the Minneapolis music scene that continues to this day.

Two years after the Gear Daddies parted, Zellar found himself releasing his first solo album, Born Under in 1994.  Now, 15 years later, with his solo career and his own independent record label flourishing, Martin Zellar continues to charm fans with his songwriting, live performances with his Band The Hardways, and solo acoustic shows.