Fingerstyle Guitarist Joe Nicola performs Sunday, July 5th at the White Squirrel in Saint Paul.

1-2:30pm Joe Nicola

Joe Nicola is a virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist whose expressive technique and emotive playing have captivated audiences across the globe. With a musical career spanning over two decades, Joe has honed a distinctive sound that blends intricate fingerpicking, melodic inventiveness, and a deep connection to his musical roots. Often compared to the playing of Leo Kottke, Leon Redbone, and Tommy Emmanuel, Nicola’s instrumental vinyl album, “Guitar Music” has been praised by fans and critics alike.

2:30-4pm The Get-Up Mondays

The Saint Paul based The Get-Up Mondays mixes Petty-esque melodies with sing-along lyrics and a banjo