An Evening of Jazz, Big Band, Swing and Fusion St. Olaf Jazz 1 is the premier undergraduate large jazz ensemble at St. Olaf College. Comprised of 21 members, the award-winning […]

The Belfast Cowboys is a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison. Entering their third decade, they are adept at mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter/guitarist Terry Walsh, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene. They have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds […]

An evening of music from Patrick Adkins.

Five-piece Twin-Cities jazz fusion group, Du Fromage, mixes funky grooves with rich harmony to create a sonic pallet that is both vibrant and electrifying. Consisting of Mario Javier Aviles (Guitar), Derek Bell (Bass), Joe Bensing (Keys), Maxwell Reichart (Trumpet & Vocals), and Andrew Kist (Drums), the group came together at Minneapolis College, having connected through […]

6pm Doors 8pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. 21+ $25 Adv (+fees/taxes) $30 Doors (+fees/taxes) Presenting a wide range of Ethiojazz classics as well as originals, Yohannes and the band bring the usual exciting performance with an additional flavor of West African songs by Wanaku. It'll also be an occasion to […]

Jazz, Tradition, Cabaret Minnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock, from the freedom of jazz, to the soul of pop and rock. They make it work through offbeat humor and sheer musicianship. The instrumentation is simple: John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic fame on bass; Chan […]

Doug and Lori will be joined on stage for each monthly edition by several local artistic luminaries for the ninety-minute extravaganza. You can expect some fantastic music of all styles, […]

Grammy winner Richard Bona is one of the most accomplished international bass players, composers and multi-instrumentalists. With his unique sound and vocal gift he is continuously representing his African origins. Moreover, Bona’s music addresses the continent’s traditions, culture, beauty and issues. His purpose, and Bona’s connection with his audience has turned him into a staple name in […]

NUNNABOVE has been called the “next generation of the Minneapolis sound”. Furthermore, they were featured on season thirteen of America’s Got Talent. The Current calls them “Minneapolis’s latest and greatest.” Additionally, producer Terry Lewis says, “they have many years of music ahead of them”. Also, Jon Bream (Star Tribune) says “they have oodles of talent and potential”. Sounds Of Blackness […]

Grosse Isle is a trio of traditional musicians from Québec and Ireland, comprising Irish uilleann piper Fiachra O’Regan, Québec fiddler/singer Sophie Lavoie, and guitarist André Marchand. Grosse Isle is a group that “represents the musical best of two great cultures”, Ireland and Québec (Roots music Canada). They have been involved in the trad/Celtic/folk scene for more […]

The Paul Hecht Trio will play standards from around the jazz universe and original compositions inspired by the work of David Lynch. Band Members: Paul Hecht - Piano Dan Carpel - Bass Pete James Johnson - Drums ✧ Paul Hecht leads the Pyrography Quintet and other projects throughout the Midwest, creating music that balances compositional […]

6pm Doors / 8pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show $22 Adv (+fees/taxes) $30 Doors (+fees/taxes) 21+ LAMP feat. Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger & Ray Paczkowski Interstate jammers LaMP — featuring Vermont-based Russ Lawton (drums) and Ray Paczkowski (keys), alongside Brooklynite Scott Metzger (guitar) — distill singular, road-honed improv instincts into taut, […]

PeterKoganJazzPresents: THE GREAT AMERICAN SWINGBOOK with Maud Hixson and Rick Carlson Thu, Mar 19 @ 7:00PM — 9:15PM The MetroNOME Brewery, 385 Broadway Street, St Paul, MN 55101 An evening […]

Cyrille Aimée grew up in a multilingual household full of music where she danced every day. There, her soundtrack featured the Afro-Caribbean sounds from her mother’s native Dominican Republic. The family home was in Samois-sur-Seine, the location of the Django Reinhardt Festival. Often, the teenage Cyrille would climb out of her bedroom window at night to […]