I am officially pausing all bookings in the Minneapolis / St. Paul metro area until at least June 2026.

This decision follows a recent request to bring my show to Minneapolis for a private event. Usually, a Twin Cities inquiry is an easy “Yes,” because I love the crowds there, but as a professional, I have to face the ground-level reality. After discussing the current environment with that client, we agreed it was smarter to move the event to later in the year.

This is not about being a diva or a scaredy-cat.

It is a practical business move to avoid logistical failures. Between active protests, riots, and violence, the situation is increasingly volatile. With unlawful roadblocks and threats by protesters, getting gear into a venue is a gamble and ensuring an audience can even arrive is unpredictable. It would be a massive headache. My priority is providing a reliable and professional experience for my clients, and right now the Twin Cities is too much of a wildcard for me to make such a promise.

As a solo act, I do not have a crisis team. I am the chauffeur, stagehand, navigator, and security detail. I am the audio engineer, road manager, emergency mechanic, and the one-man legal department reading contracts at a gas pump. I am even the 1:00 AM pharmacy seeker because I trusted gas station sushi again.

Locals have the situational awareness to navigate their home turf. As an outsider, I do not know which streets are blocked by makeshift checkpoints or which hotel just canceled all reservations without notice. It is hard to focus on being the entertainer when my internal security manager is wondering if the van is still in one piece or if I will be buying my gear back from a pawn shop tomorrow.

I am rooting for the Twin Cities to find peace, and I look forward to returning when the vibe is right.

In the meantime, if your event is in Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, or other parts of Minnesota (which aren’t so chaotic), I would love to work with you. You can check my availability and request a quote through my booking inquiry page.

Get well soon, Twin Cities.


Nathan Tricky Allen