Jonah Kagen – The Fine Line – Minneapolis MN – January 22nd 2026

Minneapolis was in deep freeze, but the Fine Line was packed by the time Vincent Lima stepped up to open the night. This was my first time seeing him live and he sounded locked-in right away, setting the tone perfectly for the night ahead.

Between songs he kept things light with quick stories, including bits about living with Jonah Kagen which made the set feel more casual. The pacing was tight, the melodies warm, and each chorus landed a little bigger than the last.

By the end of his set, the room felt fully warmed up and ready for the night. Vincent Lima did exactly what an opener should do, he turned a brutal winter night into an easy, welcoming start to the show.

This was my first time seeing Jonah Kagen live and I’m glad I was able to catch him in a smaller venue like the Fine Line because I have a feeling the next time, he comes around its going to be at a much larger venue! As Jonah took the stage in front of the sold-out crowd, you could tell the crowd was excited to get warm and get the night going! The place was packed, layers of winter gear piled everywhere, and everyone seemed pretty happy to forget how cold it was outside.

Jonah leaned into the intimate club vibe right away, even setting a little table lamp on stage that made everything feel more like a cozy apartment show than a tour stop. He alternated between playing solo with just him and an acoustic guitar and bringing the band out for a handful of songs, which kept the energy shifting in a good way. The solo moments pulled the room in quiet, then the band would come in and take everything up a notch.

Even though he is not from Minnesota, he made a point of talking about his time here, going to Shattuck-St. Mary’s for four years to play soccer. That little local connection landed nicely, and you could feel the room perk up when he brought it up. Between songs he kept joking around chatting with people and reacting to comments from the crowd, which made everything feel more personal and relaxed.

It was a smooth set that moved from quieter, laid-back moments to bigger, sing along hooks, and nothing ever felt rushed or overdone. Walking back out into the freezing air, it was hard not to feel like this might be the last time Jonah Kagen plays a venue this size in Minneapolis. For everyone who made it out, it was more than worth braving the cold.