Courtney Bryan live in Minneapolis

Experience Courtney Bryan live on October 3rd

Courtney Bryan is a pianist and composer whose work blends jazz, classical, and spiritual traditions, often incorporating improvisation and exploring themes of Black American experiences and history. Her compositions frequently draw upon gospel, blues, and New Orleans musical heritage, resulting in a sound that is both deeply rooted and strikingly contemporary. She has received recognition for projects like “Quartet,” a song cycle based on the writings of Ta-Nehisi Coates, and her work as a composer for film and theater.

301 On Main is a performance venue located in the Nordeast neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Originally constructed as the Grain Exchange building in 1882, it served as a central hub for the region’s grain trading industry for nearly a century. The building underwent significant renovations in the early 2000s to transform it into an event space while preserving its historic architectural features, including exposed brick and timber framing. It now hosts a variety of events including concerts, theatrical performances, weddings, and corporate functions. The venue is known for its flexible layout which allows for diverse staging configurations and audience sizes. It's capacity ranges up to 350 people standing or 250 seated.