Dean Harrington earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the U of MN and was a first prize winner in the Schubert Club student scholarship competition. For the last two decades he has been performing music with his own band Mill City Hot Club and other local groups playing swing, gypsy […]
Twin Cities native pianist/composer Dan Cavanagh leads an all-star band featuring six-time Grammy nominee Remy Le Boeuf on alto sax, ECM recording artist Shinya Fukumori on drums, and Twin Cities […]
Leslie Vincent and Her Band will be playing songs off their soon-to-be-released record, Little Black Book. Leslie will be telling a few extra stories that didn’t make it into songs. […]
Iron Chops is a sextet lead by guitarist Jon "Woody" Wood. Jon is a long time member of the Minneapolis jazz scene currently living in Milwaukee Wisconsin and studying with classical guitarist Rene Izquierdo. Their performance on 2/28/2026 will feature underplayed jazz tunes like "Relaxing at the Camarillo" and "I Cover The Waterfront" along with […]
Celebrated folk-Americana act The Nadas have amassed a loyal and dedicated following over the past three decades for their engaging live shows and distinctive 70s-meets-90s sound. Blending twangy, Stones-era “country […]
A Brilliant Modern Jazz Orchestra Inatnas Orchestra returns to the Twin Cities after a two-year hiatus! Featuring the music of composers Asuka Kakitani and JC Sanford, the ensemble presents many of the top musicians in the area and will host special guests Mark Urness on bass and Russ Johnson on trumpet, as well as local […]
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation’s pivotal art figures. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three. There, his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality, technique, and concept. Downbeat observed that his “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any […]
A vital force in the Minneapolis music scene with reach far beyond it, the Laurels String Quartet has supported stars including Father John Misty, Semisonic, and Ondara but have never stepped out as headliners themselves. This March, that changes! The Laurels will host a five-week residency at Berlin, joined by a rotating cast of exceptional […]
Pat Donohue and Cafe Accordion Orchestra Sunday, March 15 from 4-6pm at Zion Lutheran Church on 1697 Lafond Ave, St Paul. All proceeds from the event will benefit Open Market, the food justice program […]
Join us on March 2nd at LTD Brewing's Giveback Monday with a fundraiser and school supply drive! Featuring music by local musician Peter Hayward (https://peterhayward.bandcamp.com/), 20% of LTD's total sales […]
A night of exceptional original compositions from three highly-awarded Minnesota artists whose careers span decades, musical genres, and across the globe. What can you expect this first Monday in March? Melody Melody Melody! Featuring Billy McLaughlin, Michael Monroe, and Peter Mayer! Emmy Award-winner and acoustic guitar vanguard, Billy McLaughlin returns to The Parkway with more new […]
Al Di Meola is one of the top guitarists of our time. Here, he has enjoyed a celebrated career that has spanned more than four decades. His fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation, provocative lyrical melodies, and sophisticated harmony are at the heart of his music. Among his myriad critical accolades are multiple Grammys and Grammy nominations. […]
