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Photos: jeremy messersmith brings his trademark music and humor to Surly Brewing Co.

by Darin Kamnetz

August 15, 2025

jeremy messersmith performed at The Current’s Happy Hour at Surly Brewing Co. in Minneapolis on Thursday, Aug. 14.
jeremy messersmith performed at The Current’s Happy Hour at Surly Brewing Co. in Minneapolis on Thursday, Aug. 14.Darin Kamnetz for MPR

The Current’s Happy Hours series continued Thursday with a performance by jeremy messersmith at Surly Brewing Co. in Minneapolis. The event was well attended by music fans who braved the threat of rain. Host Zach McCormick opened the event with a DJ set of music, and then messersmith took the stage for a solo set.

In his signature fashion, messersmith charmed the audience with his trademark humor and well-crafted songs. He even assigned vocal parts to the audience and conducted the performance on “Violet,” and he got the whole crowd singing along with “Everybody Gets a Kitten.” See photos of the event below.

The Current’s Happy Hours are presented by Renewal by Andersen and Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Drive Sober, Drive Smart Campaign.

Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Photos: jeremy messersmith brings his trademark music and humor to Surly Brewing Co.