The Tavern Lounge Welcomes Renowned Singer/Songwriter Martin Devaney; Rare Appearance Also Features Instrumentalist Jake Hyer

The Tavern Lounge in Northfield is pleased to present critically-acclaimed and popular Twin Cities singer/songwriter Martin Devaney on Saturday, May 4 from 8 to 11:30 p.m. This rare appearance will also feature multi-instrumentalist Jake Hyer.

Dubbed "the Mayor of St. Paul" by friends and compatriots in the Twin Cities music scene, Devaney is a renowned singer-songwriter with five albums to his credit, each garnering more and more praise from critics and fans. His latest release, "The West End," puts Devaney on the brink of national stardom. He has been described as “a charming, bushy haired, sweet-voiced tunesmith” by No Depression magazine (the go-to- source for lovers of alt-country music), and has quickly become known for his poetic, yet unpretentious songs and inspired live performances. Devaney has shared the stage with an impressive list of national acts including Andrew Bird, Mason Jennings, The Jayhawks, Semisonic, Soul Asylum, Billy Bragg, Evan Dando, Damien Jurado, Rhett Miller, Mike Doughty, Mary Lou Lord, The Roots, Southern Culture on the Skids, and Richard Buckner.

Devaney makes his Tavern Lounge debut accompanied by long-time collaborator Jake Hyer on vocals, mandolin and violin. Harmonies with Hyer provide the bread and butter to Devaney’s artful and sincere songs.

In addition to his own band, Devaney also heads the popular Twin Cities rock band, Crossing Guards. In the past decade, Devaney has shared the state with an impressive list of national acts, including Andrew Bird, Mason Jennings, The Jayhawks, Semisonic, Soul Asylum, Billy Bragg, Evan Dando, Damien Jurado, Rhett Miller, Mike Doughty, Mary Lou Lord, The Roots, Southern Culture on the Skids, and Richard Buckner. More information at www.martindevaney.com.

The Tavern Lounge is located on the main level of the historic Archer House River Inn, 212 Division Street in Northfield. For more information, call (507) 663-0342. For a complete calendar of upcoming performances, visit the Tavern Restaurant & Lounge’s website at www.tavernofnorthfield.com.