Sean McPherson (City Cast)

Sean McPherson is the host of City Cast Twin Cities. He was previously the afternoon host and music director at Jazz88. McPherson is the co-founder and bassist of 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.

Past Shows


Jan
17
th
2026
First Avenue
Jan
17
th
2026
First Avenue

First Avenue’s
Best New Bands of 2025

featuring Chutes • GR3G • LASALLE • Maygen & The Birdwatcher • Mother Soki • Sallyforth • Sophie Hiroko

★ Local Show ★
Jan
31
st
2025
First Avenue
Jan
31
st
2025
First Avenue

First Avenue's
Best New Bands of 2024

featuring Bizhiki • Christy Costello • The Dalmatian Club • Kiernan • Mati • porch light • room3

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

★ Local Show ★

More Shows

Jan
7
th
Turf Club

New Fashioned Honky Tonk

Jan
7
th
7th St Entry

Critterthing, Admiral Fox, Third Date, and One Big Quilt

Oct
14
th
The Fitzgerald Theater

PRIVATE EVENT

Jan
20
th
7th St Entry

Third Goodbye

with Carhearts and Bajellian