Tim Cheesebrow at the Roots Cellar

Tim Cheesebrow at The Roots Cellar at UBC

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7pm for $20

Tim Cheesebrow is a Americana singer songwriter, performer, producer, and educator.

Tim started writing songs in the 90’s as a way to make sense of the world. He studied the craft in earnest while getting his degree in classical music composition, and cemented his style while volunteering at a monastery and school near New Orleans.20 years later and he’s still at it, playing over 120 shows per year. He now has seven full-length solo albums under his belt, a published book on songwriting, a studio, a music education non-profit, and is showing no signs of slowing down.

His music layers an eclectic mix of styles to create a sound with modern grooves, catchy melodies, and a sense of being grounded in deep roots. He’s known for his percussive guitar work, capo-wizardry, and an expressive voice big enough to fill any room.

Tim’s lyrics are heartfelt and honest, bringing audiences with him to explore concepts of family, self-doubt, hope, grief, and the many facets of love. He looks to music as a source of healing and puts that magic to work at each performance so listeners leave with more than they expected to find. Tim’s calm and passionate presence, combined with his thoughtful song-craft, make him a favorite of intimate listening rooms.

“It’s hard to not be happy when you’re listening to Tim Cheesebrow–and easy to remember the things that matter most.”
– Peter Mayer

“Tim Cheesebrow represents a wonderful marriage of passion and knowledge in a song-writing educator.  After working with Tim, students will possess the knowledge to recreate the creative process throughout their lives.”
– Michael Moeller – Band Director, Mahtomedi High School

“A critically acclaimed Minnesota favorite…”
– Northfield News

Tim Cheesebrow Website


Roots Cellar is located at University Baptist Church in Dinkytown at 1219 University Ave SE, Minneapolis MN 55414.
Bus routes are a block away and parking is available in small lots next door, paid lots around Dinkytown, and street parking as well.