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  • Music on the Mississippi with The Mardi Gras Steamers

    Danish American Center 3030 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Tickets available online, or at the door by card, check or cash. The Mardi Gras Steamers are a New Orleans & Dixieland jazz trio featuring Steve Pikal on bass, Debbie […]

    $30 – $35
  • Tinsley Ellis: Labor of Love Tour at Dakota

    Dakota 1010 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    “A potent set of fierce folk blues… joyous and triumphant” – Living Blues   According to Atlanta-based blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Tinsley Ellis, his new, first-ever solo acoustic album, 2024’s Naked Truth is both “a departure and an arrival.” Ellis has recorded and traveled the world for over four decades. There, he delivers his feral, guitar-fueled, original electric […]

  • Shemekia Copeland at Dakota

    Dakota 1010 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-Grammy nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs. Additionally, she is celebrated for her winning, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says, “Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. […]

  • Laraaji at Berlin

    Laraaji at Berlin
    Berlin 204 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Multi-instrumentalist, mystic, and cosmic voice Laraaji will transport you with the ambient sounds of kalimba, zither, and ecstatic vocal toning. Opener TBA. From busking on the streets of New York City in the late ‘70s and early ’80s to performing improvisational compositions on concert stages and collaborating in interdisciplinary arts events, Laraaji has borne a […]

  • Suzanne Paris and Adi Yeshaya at Maggie’s Piano Lounge at Crooners

    Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, United States

    Suzanne Paris: Vocals Adi Yeshaya: Piano Maggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of seasoned singers and piano players. No cover. Order all of your favorite […]

  • Nicholas David’s 5th Annual : Songs of Love ‘n Loss at Crooners Supper Club

    Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, United States

    Music From the Heart For the Heart After 5 years in the making, Nicholas David is celebrating his first vinyl release, More Than Music. The St.Paul singer/songwriter has been making music from the heart for the heart for nearly 30 years. Like the mighty Mississippi River, David’s musical journey rocks n rolls like a cosmic current that’s taken […]

  • MGS Jazz and Fingerstyle Series Concert

    MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Alvaro Henrique and Duo CORDA will perform a night of guitar music.

    Free
  • Ted Godbout, Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein at The Hat!

    The High Hat 485 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN, United States

    Pianist Ted Godbout has been building a reputation as a sympathetic accompanist for area vocalists as well as a creative composer and bandleader. He holds a B.A. in Music – Piano Performance from St. John’s University and an M.M. in Jazz Studies from the University of Oregon. A versatile and active musician, Godbout performs frequently […]

  • Duo CORDA at MetroNOME

    MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    6:00-7:00pm Brazilian guitarist Alvaro Henrique 7:00-9:00pm Duo CORDA (Jacqueline Ultan-cello, Pavel Jany-guitar) Fingal's Cave at MetroNOME Brewery in St Paul https://www.mnguitar.org/jazz-and-fingerstyle-guitar-series

    Free
  • The Crooner – Starring Ray Covington at Crooners

    Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, United States

    A Night of Golden Era Classics 1950-2000 Join us at Crooners Supper Club in Fridley, MN, for “The Crooner,” a soulful evening of timeless jazz, R&B, and classic hits. Featuring the smooth vocals of Ray Covington and an all-star band, this show delivers an elegant journey through beloved melodies and nostalgic charm. Expect an unforgettable […]

  • Erik Brandt – “Folksinger” album release concert

    Celtic Junction 836 Prior Avenue N, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Friday, February 27, 2026 Celtic Junction 836 Prior Ave N / St. Paul, MN 55104 / 612-722-7000 https://celticjunction.org/ 7:00. $20. Under 18 free! All-ages Erik Brandt show – album release […]

    $20
  • Baptiste Herbin Quartet at Berlin

    Berlin 204 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Lauded French saxophonist Baptiste Herbin makes his Minnesota debut at Berlin. Band Members: Baptiste Herbin - Saxophone Jeremy Boettcher - Bass Pete James Johnson - Drums Kavyesh Kaviraj - Piano ⊹ Originally from Chartres, France, Baptiste Herbin is an incredible jazz saxophonist. He has recorded with great musicians: Keith Brown (Sweet and Lovely, Space Time […]

  • DON HUNTER POWELL – An Evening of Timeless Songs & Star-Studded Stories at Crooners

    Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, United States

    An Evening of Soulful, Beloved Classics Get ready for a captivating night as Don Powell joins forces with the Adi Yeshaya Trio to deliver a soulful performance of beloved classics. Expect heartfelt renditions of songs like: Love for Sale, I Thought About You, Let It Be Me, Where Is Love?, That Old Black Magic …and many more […]

  • Dean Harrington, Phil Aaron, Steve Pikal, Jay Epstein

    Volstead's Emporium 711 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Iron Chops+ at Jazz Central Studios

    Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • The Nadas with Emma Butterworth at Cedar Cultural Center

    The Cedar Cultural Center 416 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Original Jazz with Leslie Vincent and Her Band at Illusion Theater

    Center for Performing Arts 38th and Pleasant Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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. Originally conceived as a one-woman show, which makes it even more special to perform in a theater! We hope this music reminds you that love […]

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  • Inatnas Orchestra: The Music of Asuka Kakitani and JC Sanford at Crooners Supper Club

    Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Laurels String Quartet Residency at Berlin

    Berlin 204 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Emmett Cohen Trio at Dakota Jazz Club

    Emmett Cohen Trio at Dakota Jazz Club
    Dakota 1010 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Giveback Monday with Music by Peter Hayward @ LTD Brewing

    LTD Brewing 8 8th Ave North, Hopkins, MN, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • The 3 Ms Third Annual Celebration // Minnesota Music Masters: McLaughlin/Monroe/Mayer at the Parkway Theater

    The Parkway Theater 4814 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 […]

  • Sarah Morris & Molly Dean at Dakota

    Dakota 1010 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Sarah Morris brings her crystalline voice and award-winning Americana songwriting, pairing technical precision with emotional depth that lingers. Here, her stories have been honed from conservatory training to national stages. Molly Dean joins the evening with a genre-blending approach that mixes folk, indie, and singer-songwriter influences. Additionally, Molly will share songs from her latest release Interwoven. Together, […]

  • Terminal Quartet at Icehouse

    Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    6pm Doors 8pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. Seating first comes, first serve. 21+ $15 Adv (+fees/taxes) $22 Doors (+fees/taxes) The Terminal Quartet is an improvising group from the Twin Cities that plays music rooted in the jazz tradition, in a chordless format. Bryan Murray is a proudly weird saxophonist, composer, […]

  • The Cherry Pit Open Jam at Berlin

    Berlin 204 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    The Cherry Pit presents an open jam for musicians and music lovers in the Twin Cities. It’s a social hub for Twin Cities creatives, a training ground to refine musicianship, and a vehicle for high-vibrational improvisation. This is not a free-form basement jam or strictly a jazz jam. Our goal is to find an equilibrium […]

  • The Jugsluggers

    The Jugsluggers will be playing the Wooden Ship brewery on Thursday, March 5 from 6pm til 8pm. Venue is located at 3300 West 44th Street in Minneapolis.

  • Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials at Dakota

    Dakota 1010 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    In Chicago, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent, world-renowned Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for over thirty years. There, the band’s big sound is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. It’s fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending, along with his rough-edged, soulful […]

  • Dean Magraw, Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein at the Hat!

    The High Hat 485 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN, United States

    Inspired by decades of performing and recording with a cornucopia of heroic Artists, Dean Magraw’s poetic musical dynamism mines the depths of passionate healing melody stirring up textures of the unusual and the familiar as the music weaves the simple story of how we feel right now. “Dean's guitar playing transcends, transports and lifts the […]

  • Fuzzy Math

    MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    The Fuzzy Math nerds return for an evening of fabulous jazz.

    $10