Sean McPherson (City Cast)

Sean McPherson is the Afternoon Host and Music Director at Jazz88. He was previously a full-time host on The Current and Purple Current. McPherson is the co-founder and bassist with Heiruspecs, a spectacular live hip-hop band with a national touring history. Sean served as Dessa’s bassist from 2009-2014. No stranger to college, Sean graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007 with an Individualized Degree in Music, African-American Studies, and Cultural Studies. The same year he graduated college McPherson co-founded Trivia Mafia, now the largest trivia company in the Upper Midwest. Sean lives in St. Paul with his wife, children and dogs.

Upcoming Shows


Jan
17
th
First Avenue
Jan
17
th
First Avenue

First Avenue’s
Best New Bands of 2025

featuring ChutesGR3GLASALLEMaygen & The BirdwatcherMother SokiSallyforthSophie Hiroko

hosted by Diane (The Current) • Krista Wax (KFAI) • Sean McPherson (City Cast) • Silver Ouimet (Radio K)

★ Local Show ★

Past Shows


Jan
31
st
2025
First Avenue
Jan
31
st
2025
First Avenue

First Avenue's
Best New Bands of 2024

featuring BizhikiChristy CostelloThe Dalmatian ClubKiernanMatiporch lightroom3

hosted by Jill Riley (The Current) • Joey Peterson (Radio K) • Krista Wax (KFAI) • Sean McPherson (Jazz88)

★ Local Show ★

More Shows

Apr
25
th
Amsterdam Bar & Hall

femtanyl

with takihasdied and friends
Apr
29
th
First Avenue

Reverend Horton Heat

with Black Joe Lewis and Piñata Protest
Apr
8
th
7th St Entry

Carly Cosgrove

with Leisure Hour and Summerbruise
Mar
26
th
The Cedar Cultural Center

John Craigie

with Lou Hazel