The Cedar Cultural Center has announced the hiring of James Taylor as its new program director.

Taylor heads to the Cedar-Riverside venue known for its eclectic booking following an eight-year stint on the booking team at First Avenue. He has also served on the board of Twin Cities Catalyst Music, an organization that helped all-ages music venues get back on their feet following pandemic closures.

“The Cedar is a crucial piece of the Twin Cities live music ecosystem and I’m grateful to be the next steward of this incredible room,” says Taylor.

The Cedar Cultural Center, which opened in 1989, is a unique venue in the Twin Cities, operating as a nonprofit with a small staff and crew of volunteers. It regularly presents local talent, experimental programming like Drone Not Drones, and a li

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