Ham Shannon

Ham Shannon is a songwriter who mostly stopped singing the last decade. After years of focus on guitar playing, he is finally ready to share his voice. “My favorite guitarist,” Eric LeBlanc, gay icon and lead singer of Ginny & The Fizz. Over the course of over 100 shows as a guitarist for Annex Panda and Ginny & The Fizz, the creation, recording, and release of two EPs and two LPs, and another decade of life, a well earned confidence has emerged. Songs written over the last twenty years in many different contexts have been refined to suit a trio focused on Ham’s eclectic indie-kid turned emo-dad aesthetic

Close to Toast

Close to Toast is a emo rock band centered around the idea of melancholy. they blend genres ranging from blues to djent and tuck a pensive sadness beneath all of it in their lyrics.

Garden Glow

Garden Glow is a Minneapolis-based alternative punk band blending indie grit, punk energy, and melodic chaos. They bring a loud, emotional punch to every set ensuring maximum head nods and danceable riffs.

Day Block Brewing hosts an electrifying night of alternative and emo-driven live music on Friday, July 3, featuring Ham Shannon, Close to Toast, and Garden Glow. Showcasing three distinct voices from Minnesota’s underground music scene, the evening promises raw emotion, powerful performances, and plenty of cathartic energy. Headlining the night, Ham Shannon steps into the spotlight after years spent honing his craft as a guitarist with Annex Panda and Ginny & The Fizz. Following more than a decade of songwriting, touring, and recording, Ham brings an eclectic collection of songs shaped by an indie-kid-turned-emo-dad perspective. Backed by a focused trio, the set blends heartfelt lyricism, dynamic guitar work, and the confidence of an artist finally ready to share his voice.

Joining the lineup is Close to Toast, an emo rock band rooted in melancholy and emotional intensity. Their sound moves seamlessly between blues-inspired passages, crushing djent textures, and deeply reflective songwriting, creating a powerful contrast of heaviness and vulnerability that resonates long after the songs end.

Opening the evening, Minneapolis alternative punk outfit Garden Glow delivers a fierce mix of indie grit, punk urgency, and melodic chaos. Known for loud, energetic sets packed with danceable riffs and emotional punch, the band brings the perfect spark to kick off the night.

From introspective indie rock to emotionally charged emo and explosive punk energy, this lineup captures the heart of the modern Midwest alternative scene. Join us at Day Block Brewing on July 3 for a night of honest songs, loud guitars, and unforgettable performances in one of Minneapolis’ favorite live music venues.