Jazzy Offerings at the State Fair
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Friday August 22
Davina and the Vagabonds
1:00-1:45, 2:30-3:15 at the Bandshell
Iconic Jazz Artist out the Twin Cities
MPLS the Band
3:45-4:30, 4:45-5:30 at the Bandshell
Groundbreaking R&B and hip-hop unit featuring the cream of the crop from the Twin Cities scene
Sounds of Santana Starring Joe Cruz
8:00-9:30 Summit Stage at the Bazaar
One of the great guitarslingers from our town gives an award-winning salute to the iconic sounds of Santana
Saturday August 23
Jack Brass Band
10:30-11:30am, 12:00-12:45, 1:15-2:00 Summit Stage at the Bazaar
The Sounds of New Orleans piped in from some of the great brass players out of the Twin Cities
Red Rock Swing Band
10:00-10:45am, 12:00-12:45, 2:00-2:45, 3:00-3:45 DNR Volunteer Outdoor Stage
Classic swing sounds presented by a top-notch 17-piece band
Shrimp Olympics
2:00-3:00 KARE11 Stage
A left field jazz and rock hybrid featuring memorable live performances
Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
3:45-4:30, 4:45-5:30 Bandshell
A Celebrated New Orleans mainstay bringing along his dream band
The Belfast Cowboys
8:00-9:30 Summit Stage at the Bazaar
Van Morrison worshippers who have been fixtures on Twin Cities stages for decades
Arrested Development
8:30-10:00 Bandshell
One of the most important voices in Afro-centric hip-hop from the 90s to today
Sunday August 24
Jack Brass Band
10:30-11:30am, 12:00-12:45, 1:15-2:00 Summit Stage at the Bazaar
The Sounds of New Orleans piped in from some of the great brass players out of the Twin Cities
Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
3:45-4:30, 4:45-5:30 Bandshell
A Celebrated New Orleans mainstay bringing along his dream band
The Belfast Cowboys
8:00-9:30pm Summit Stage at the Bazaar
Van Morrison worshippers who have been fixtures on Twin Cities stages for decades
Arrested Development
8:30-10:00pm Bandshell
One of the most important voices in Afro-centric hip-hop from the 90s to today
Monday August 25
Jaybee and the Routine
8:00-9:30pm Summit Stage at the Bazaar
One of the most elite funk units in the Twin Cities keeping the Minneapolis Sound alive for all to witness
Los Lobos
8:30-10pm Bandshell
A one of a kind rock band coming out of East L.A. famous for melding rock and roll, Tex-Mex, r&b, zydeco and more
Tuesday August 26
Jaybee and the Routine
8:00-9:30pm Summit Stage at the Bazaar
One of the most elite funk units in the Twin Cities keeping the Minneapolis Sound alive for all to witness
Passion Sax of Yunior Romero
6:30-9:30 pm Minnesota Wine Country
A State Fair favorite who serenades passersbys with his romantic sax stylings
Los Lobos
8:30-10pm Bandshell
A one of a kind rock band coming out of East L.A. famous for melding rock and roll, Tex-Mex, r&b, zydeco and more
Wednesday August 27
Cafe Accordion Orchestra
10:45-11:30am, 12:00-12:45, 1:15-2:00pm
premier providers of manouche jazz in the Twin Cities
Passion Sax of Yunior Romero
6:30-9:30 Minnesota Wine Country
A State Fair favorite who serenades passersbys with his romantic sax stylings
Lady Midnight
8:00-9:30pm West End Market Stage
A celebrated r&b stylist with a celebrated live show
The Cedar Cultural Center Presents the Global Get-Together
8:00-9:30pm Summit Stage at the Bazaar
The leading venue for world music in the Twin Cities takes their favorite artists to the Fair
Thursday August 28
Cafe Accordion Orchestra
10:45-11:30am, 12:00-12:45, 1:15-2:00pm
premier providers of manouche jazz in the Twin Cities
Washboard Mystic Mikkel Beckmen and Mike Munson
6:30-9:30pm Minnesota Wine Country
Two iconic performers from the Minnesota roots music scene join forces sure to wow audiences
6:30-9:30pm Minnesota Wine Country
Two iconic performers from the Minnesota roots music scene join forces sure to wow audiences
Lady Midnight
8:00-9:30 West End Market Stage
A celebrated r&b stylist with a celebrated live show
The Cedar Cultural Center Presents the Global Get-Together 8:00-9:30 Summit Stage at the Bazaar The leading venue for world music in the Twin Cities takes their favorite artists to the Fair
Friday August 29
Sarah Morris
10:30-11:15am, 11:45-12:30 Bandshell
A celebrated writer and performer comfortable in jazz, folk and pop settings
Tonic Sol-fa
1:00-1:45, 2:30-3:15 Bandshell
A legendary acapella group wrapping up their career with a triumphant farewell tour
Mary Bue
4:00-4:30, 5:00-5:30, 6:00-6:30 West End Market Stage
A celebrated Twin Cities songwriter with many celebrated releases under her belt
Malamanya
8:00-9:30pm Summit Stage at the Bazaar
A long running ensemble celebrating the sounds Latin America while adding their own touches
Saturday August 30
Sarah Morris
10:30-11:15am, 11:45-12:30 Bandshell
A celebrated writer and performer comfortable in jazz, folk and pop settings
Tonic Sol-fa
1:00-1:45, 2:30-3:15 Bandshell
A legendary acapella group wrapping up their career with a triumphant farewell tour
Mary Bue
4:00-4:30, 5:00-5:30, 6:00-6:30 West End Market Stage
A celebrated Twin Cities songwriter with many celebrated releases under her belt
Malamanya
8:00-9:30 Summit Stage at the Bazaar
A long running ensemble celebrating the sounds Latin America while adding their own toches
Sunday August 31
Dylan Salfer
10:30-11:15am, 11:45am-12:30pm
One of the most celebrated young blues guitar players in the nation with a top flight band of Twin Cities veterans
Joyann Parker
8:00-9:30 West End
A powerhouse vocalist comfortable navigating the sounds of blues, gospel, r&b and more
Monday September 1
Dylan Salfer
10:30-11:15am, 11:45am-12:30pm
One of the most celebrated young blues guitar players in the nation with a top flight band of Twin Cities veterans
Joyann Parker
7:30-9:00pm West End
A powerhouse vocalist comfortable navigating the sounds of blues, gospel, r&b and more
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