SWINGIN’ ON A STAR and guest saxophonist SUE ORFIELD will be giving a free open air concert WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 7:00 - 8:30 at the NEW HOPE PERFORMANCE CENTER in Civic Center Park, 4401 Xylon Avenue, New Hope, MN, Sue brings to the stage a powerful presence and joy of all things musical. She has […]
From local favorites to emerging new talent, the Sunset Series is a showcase for great talent from all genres. Join us Thursday evenings, mid-June though mid-August at 7pm in Downtown Park, 40 Ninth Avenue S, Hopkins. Bring a chair and some friends! If there's rain, we'll announce we’re moving indoors by 3pm day of concert. […]
Minneapolis-based funk-soul-jazz powerhouse BZ3 Organ Trio is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated second album, Note Salad. Here, the album features the synergistic talents of organist Brian Ziemniak, guitarist David Feily, and drummer Kevin Washington. Furthermore, the new record serves up a masterful blend of deep-pocket grooves, complex progressive-rock-tinged arrangements, and explosive […]
The Jazz Savvy Trio welcomes vocalist Charmin Michelle and clarinetist Doug Haining for an evening of favorite traditional New Orleans style jazz tunes. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Spencer Becker Guitar Band is an ensemble with two guitarists, a rhythm section, and a love of music and comradery. This “Jam Band-Meets-Jazz Fusion” group, led by Bassist and Guitarist Spencer Becker, was born as a vehicle to play and record original compositions and arrangements played by dear and like-minded friends. Come join them for […]
After a year and a half break in live performances from March 2020 through July 2021 due to the pandemic, Parisota Hot Club and the Robb Henry Trio are back to work once again. See the dates page for upcoming 2022 performances. Although best known for his recent work with Parisota Hot Club, a band […]
The 2026 Minnesota Salsa Fiesta expands its stellar celebration to TWO incredible nights on July 10–11 at iconic settings in Minneapolis. On Friday, July 10 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. the party kicks off at Granada Theater (3022 Hennepin Ave S.) with live bands, an open dance floor, showcase dance performances and a DJ […]
John Penny and The virtual Band bring musical inspiration to The Golden Thyme restaurant and Bar. This evolving project features original World Jazz and American Roots music from a solo singer songwriter with a film scoring background. From the intimacy of just guitar and voice, to the lushness of full Jazz or chamber ensemble, evocative […]
Original Roots, Soul, and Soul-Jazz With: Dan Carpel, Blair Krivanek, and Adam Nussbaum We might could be playing more Soul Jazz at this show with Dan & Adam doing the rhythm do. I might even badger Dan into playing upright on this gig
Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz sings at the popular Stillwater Speakeasy, The Velveteen every Saturday 8p-10:30p Reservations recommended but not required. CALL TO BOOK GENERAL RESERVATION, PLEASE LEAVE NAME, NUMBER, TIME, DATE AND GUEST COUNT. (651) 342-2571
Mumblin' Drew's Oldfangled Orchestrators (MOO) is a 5-piece old-time string band combo from the Twin Cities, MN. From driving fiddle songs, to waltzing clarinet and sax harmonies, they reanimate the music of the early 20th century - weaving together the fringes of ragtime, tin pan alley, and trad jazz. MOO plays ever 2nd Monday at […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Every Tuesday in Indeed's "Ox" taproom, the brewery is hosting an intimate, small-room session of live improvised jazz from some of the Twin Cities favorite acts. It's less of a performance and more of a process—a raw, DIY vibe where you can hang with talented artists as they build something new, right in front of […]
