“an unbelievable night of iconic songs” – Explore MN Feat. Lamont Keten, Len Jones, RoShewn Harrington, David Chill Anderson, Shayde Stephens This dynamic and soulful show features The Mfellaz and the timeless sounds of Motown. Furthermore, the music of Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, The Four Tops and the mighty Temptations. The show features The […]
Jazz Age Rumpus V — The Music of Sidney Bechet Vintage Music Festival and Southside Aces CD Release! Featuring: Southside Aces, Sidney & Muggsy, The Boat Note Five with special guest Sam Skavnak […]
An Evening of Jazz, Big Band, American Music The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble, the premiere jazz touring ensemble of Gustavus Adolphus College led by Dr. Dave Stamps, will take the stage […]
Tina Schlieske, a Midwestern rock mainstay, commands a dedicated and passionate following, especially in her hometown of Minneapolis. She’s best known for fronting the band Tina and the B-Sides. Her inaugural jazz […]
If you like Allman Brothers and Skynyrd this show is for you. Daisy Dillman Band’s Pat Frederick leads the way with signature soaring fiddle and vocals. He is joined by […]
Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray and his band return to Hopkins Center for the Arts along the 2026 Out Driving Around Tour. The Georgia-born, Washington-raised musician […]
Morgan James has a voice that needs to be heard. After her grandmother heard her sing, the matriarch paid for James’ voice lessons, positive that her granddaughter had talent. However, despite […]
New frontiers fit nicely atop the boundary-breaking career of singer songwriter and slide guitar icon Sonny Landreth. He has performed live with Buddy Guy and John Hiatt in theaters and arenas […]
Two Blues legends, one incredible night of music! Ever since Rock & Roll and Blues Hall Of Famer Elvin Bishop first hit the scene with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band […]
The award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources […]
An Evening of Jazz, Pop, Swing and Humor Twin Cities Favorites Dan Chouinard and Dane Stauffer join forces to salute some noted artists that make the Great Lakes region so […]
“If Louis Armstrong and Doris Day could somehow be the same person, they’d be Bria Skonberg” –Wall Street Journal Bria Skonberg is a Juno-award winning artist, ten-time Downbeat Rising Star, and […]
Kavyesh Kaviraj is a critically acclaimed composer, arranger and pianist living and working in Minnesota. The Twin Cities based musician has worked with several internationally renowned artists, including the likes of Wynton Marsalis, David Sanchez, & Steve Cole. He has collaborated with local jazz legends like Debbie Duncan, Bruce Henry, Babatunde Lea, Kevin Washington & […]
SWINGIN’ ON A STAR plays jazz to put a smile on your face THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 7;00 - 10:00 at the WABASHA STREET CAVES, 215 Wabasha Street S., St Paul. Admission is $10 - $15. Free swing dance lesson at 6:15. Cash bar. Free parking. Come to dance. Come to listen & relax. Come to […]
SaltyDog with guest Spenny & Raenelle of Afflatus Every Thursday In March —– Saltydog is a funk jam Improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads, The Band, those classic country and jam band staples along […]
A Night of Original Jazz, Swing and Blues Join Jazz chanteuse Leslie Vincent and her band for the vinyl release of their latest album, Little Black Book, an intimate portrait of modern-day […]
“breathing new life into flamenco with a captivating fusion.” – Billboard Latin Maruja Limón is a female sextet from Barcelona known for their vibrant music that blends flamenco, pop, and Latin rhythms. […]
Pianist/composer Javier Santiago will be performing music from his latest album, Warrior Energy, alongside classic covers and jazz standards. He will display his virtuosic prowess on the acoustic piano as well as experimental electric soundscapes while featuring his stellar band of world-class musicians. Pianist, composer, beatmaker, and popular sideman Javier Santiago is one of the […]
Jake Baldwin is a trumpet player based in Minneapolis, MN. His stylistic versatility has made him one of the busiest freelance trumpet players in the Midwest. You can hear him with groups ranging from the iconic Four Freshmen to the Minnesota Orchestra. In 2023 Jake won a grammy for his contributions to the videogame “Assassin’s […]
A celebration of the music and lives of two giants in 20th century jazz. Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington, and Billy “Swee’Pea” Strayhorn collaborated as composers, arrangers, pianists and bandleaders. Together […]
Minneapolis guitarist, composer, and singer John Penny brings his Virtual Band, AND his Guitar Trio to The High Hat for a unique night of music. Both of Penny’s projects aim to deliver inspiration with original World Jazz and American Roots music. The virtual Band calls on Penny’s background in scoring music for film. From decades […]
The Million Quartet plays original music composed by Steve Million, a jazz pianist who has recorded with Randy Brecker and Chris Potter. The quartet features the dynamic artistry of Mark Feldman on jazz violin along with the deep psychically connected grooves of Bob Rummage and Eric Hochberg. Band Members: Steve Million - Piano/Compositions Mark Feldman - Violin […]
InTune Pop-up Sound Museum is for ALL curious minds!! Come uncover the question-When does sound become music? March 29th at A-Mill Artist Lofts 1pm-7pm Open House style (free!) ! Come ready to listen:)
