Mary Louise Knutson in Concert
On Friday, Nov 7, 7:30 pm, Arts on Bryant (Minneapolis) presents jazz pianist Mary Louise Knutson in a rare solo concert as part of their First Friday Concert Series. Arts […]
On Friday, Nov 7, 7:30 pm, Arts on Bryant (Minneapolis) presents jazz pianist Mary Louise Knutson in a rare solo concert as part of their First Friday Concert Series. Arts […]
Artistry presents JENNIFER GRIMM SINGS JUDY GARLAND Join Jennifer and her 11-piece band as she sweetly sails through Judy Garland classics such as “You Made Me Love You,” “Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart” and, of course, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Accompanied by the Midwest’s top musicians including Dan Chouinard on piano, Gary Raynor […]
A night of songs from the beloved composer with vocalist Maud Hixson accompanied by Rick Carlson on piano.
Voces de las Américas - Minnesota: A continent’s worth of harmony on a Midwestern stage. Hosted by the Argentine Choir of Minnesota, this festival presents the vibrant diversity of Latin American choral and dance traditions. On Saturday, a multi-choir celebration at the Church of St. George brings together Coro Argentino de Minnesota, Border CrosSing, and […]
Get ready for a night of infectious grooves with Purple Funk Metropolis, a charismatic seven-piece instrumental band bringing their unique blend of soul, jazz, funk, and more to the stage. Join us for a high-energy performance as Purple Funk Metropolis showcases their raw and captivating sound. Their musical journey, which began in the jazz classes […]
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is one of the Twin Cities’ most creative drummers. He also took iTunes by storm with the release of his project BiG HOMiE. Here, his August 2020 […]
Saturday with Swingin’ On a Star at the Mpls. Eagles, 11/8, 7:00 - 10:00. Tasty medium tempo swing with just a sprinkling of Latin, ballads, and waltzes. 2507 E. 25th Street, Mpls. $10 admission. Cold drinks and hot food available. Great dance floor. Delicious music!
Take That Back returns to Fingal's Cave. Featuring Joan Hutton and Sue Orfield.
Original Roots & Soul music With: Clark Adams. Blair Krivanek, Nick Salisbury, and Greg Schutte We'll be videotaping this one - so come on down and dance, sing along, or tastefully heckle me
Joshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists working today. Joshua was born in Berkeley, California, and he is the son of legendary saxophonist Dewey Redman and dancer Renee Shedroff. He was exposed at an early age to a variety of music (jazz, classical, rock, soul, Indian, Indonesian, Middle-Eastern, African). Also, […]
Dance Lesson 6:00pm :: Live Music 6:30pm-9:00pm :: All Ages GA: $10 Box-Office / $12.16 Online / $10 DOOR Join South High School and Roosevelt High School for a night […]
6-7pm Guitarra Mike Guitarra Mike (aka Mike Salovich) was born in the tradition of American Primitive Guitar – the original percussive metal fingerpicking of Leo Kottke, Peter Lang, John Fahey. At this Guitar Society gig Mike will go back in time and slide on giant metal fingerpicks and a bulky polymer thumb pick to pound […]
Dizzy brings a fresh, modern take to classic jazz, blending soulful melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and smooth grooves. Their sound is warm, engaging, and full of personality. For this performance, Dizzy features special guest saxophonist John Bertsch for an unforgettable night of live jazz with a spin.
Aside from being one of the principal innovators of modern jazz guitar, John Scofield is a rare creative artist. He is a stylistic chameleon who has forged a consistent, rock-solid […]
A mix of traditional hymns, Southern gospel, blues and mountain music, intertwining story and song to chronicle the evolution of gospel music from its roots in slavery continuing up through […]
Classical, Modern, Underrepresented Composers Get ready for an unforgettable night as the internationally award-winning Mill City String Quartet makes their debut at Crooners Supper Club! This dynamic performance will transport you through vibrant Spanish dance rhythms, soulful African melodies, and bold modern classical works. With a program celebrating both renowned and underrepresented composers, MCSQ brings […]
It’s a strange thing, watching audiences sing along with Alex without speaking his native Spanish. But they do. They “la-la-la” their way from chorus to chorus, caught up in his inescapable gravitational pull. His warm, elastic vocals float above a sound essentially from everywhere. It’s an effortless mix of funk, soul, and pan-Latin textures, and no matter […]
Experimental Jazz on Lafond Presents: Schwartzberg / Abdelqader/ Linz Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7pm. Zion Community Commons: 1697 Lafond Ave., St. Paul. Tickets at the door - $15 / $10 students. Cash, check, Venmo, Paypal accepted. (Aaron not playing - but please check out these amazing players) This concert is not wheelchair accessible. Levi Schwartzberg […]
Brandon Wozniak, Phil Aaron, Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein at the Hat
Yeti Steady is the collaborative project of Eric Carranza (guitar) and Suwal Singh (tabla), often including a wide variety of guest artists/musicians. Their first appearance at Berlin on November, 13th will feature Matty Harris (saxophone) and John C.S. Keston (piano)
For over 30 years, Galactic has been a powerhouse of New Orleans music, fusing funk, jazz, rock, and soul into a sound that’s unmistakably their own. Originally coming together in the '90s as a late-night funk band, the group has grown into a genre-defying collective that continues to evolve while staying true to their roots. Their high-energy […]
Celebrating the release of their lauded new album Infinite Love, Megan Kreidler's indie/rock band Kiss the Tiger performs as part of this year's all-female Landmark Live concert series at St. […]
Michelle Kinney, Chris Cunningham, Joe Strachan, and Nick Gaudette are very proud to announce the arrival of their new album If Always, and invite you to a very special show […]
Carolyn Young and the West 7th Band play the music of Lucinda Williams.
Composer/saxophonist Joan Hutton will perform a mix of originals, standards, and free jazz with guitarist Mike Wolter and bassist Dan Carpel.
Step into an unforgettable evening of smooth jazz with the legendary Tony Exum Jr. This isn’t your typical club or auditorium performance—this is an intimate, curated experience designed just for you. What to Expect: VIP Early Bird Perks: VIP upgrades includes premium seating, exclusive pre-dinner mixer with Tony, and a drink ticket. Three-Course Dinner: Enjoy […]
Wayne Anthony delivers The Chairman of the Board's most iconic hits and will put you in a swingin' state of mind!
A former member of the New Power Generation, Tommy Barbarella traveled the globe as a frontman with Prince. In Sample This, he pays homage to three of his greatest influences, Joe Sample, George Duke, and Ramsey Lewis — jazz greats who brought daring and soulful interpretations to classical jazz. You’ll be swept up by Barbarella’s […]
Experience the debut Minneapolis performance of Zachary Finnegan’s Timeless Quartet, which reimagines jazz standards and presents originals rooted in the jazz tradition. Expect a night of soulful melodies and heartfelt storytelling: warm, inviting, and not to be missed.
Original Rock/Funk/Soul and music inspired by classic R&B and Soul legends.
Tim Sparks has been redefining the acoustic guitar repertoire since he won the National Fingerpicking Championship in 1993 with a ground breaking arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Sparks continues to surprise, challenge, and thrill audiences with his diverse repertoire and stunning technique. Equally at home with Country Blues, Jazz or World Music, Sparks’ extraordinary ability […]
Jazz chanteuse Leslie Vincent and her band release their latest album, Little Black Book, an intimate portrait of modern-day dating told through the lens of Leslie’s unique lyricism and the […]
Django Reinhardt’s unmistakable cool and jumping joie de vivre have made him an icon. Many guitar luminaries cite his inspiration, including guitar greats Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton. Moreover, Jimi Hendrix named his Band of Gypsys in tribute to Reinhardt. Willie Nelson adopted his influence in playing country swing. The star musicians of the Django […]
Kavyesh Kaviraj imbues his life and stories into his music, carefully weaving his influences into a boundary-breaking modern jazz outfit. He is well-known in the Twin Cities and beyond as a […]
A native of Chicago, Lila has had many musical influences from family to a myriad of musicians and from the musical styles of Mozart to Monk. And she has inherited an illustrious legacy through the gifts of her grandfather and uncle: Albert Ammons (piano) and Gene Ammons (tenor sax). Ammons was previously based in […]
River City Jazz Orchestra at the Minnesota Music Cafe
Please join us for a jazz concert featuring local artist Bernadette Spray and her band of talented musicians: Billy Peterson, Dale Alexander, Ben Ehrlich, and Omar Abdulkarim. Bernadette, a gifted autistic jazz artist and recipient of a 2025 Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, is generously donating all proceeds from the event […]
Dale worked as one of the Musical Directors for the Christmas performance from “American Idol on Tour” and is available for national and international engagements. He is also available for both piano and drum lessons in his studio in Chatsworth, California. At the age of 24, Dale Alexander had a rich and varied musical […]
For the first show of her Velvet Revolutions residency at Berlin, beloved recording artist Pieta Brown offers a night of fan-favorite songs performed with an exquisite small string ensemble. Bassist Liz Draper and fiddler Sara Pajunen—who are known for their solo and collaborative works and musical prowess—move fluidly and openly between genres, as Brown’s songs […]
Ginger Commodore present a Soul Revue show at the Danish American Center on Thursday, November 20th. Open to the public. See link to the calendar on the DAC website for more information and ordering tickets. https://danishamericancenter.org/public-calendar/#!event/2025/11/20/mom-ginger-commodore-concert
With a brand-new album set to be released in early 2026, Pieta Brown and her studio band will debut new material on Berlin’s stage. Band Members: Pieta Brown - Acoustic & Electric Guitars/Piano/Vocals Mike Lewis - Bass/Sax Jeremy Ylvisaker - Electric Guitar Sean Carey - Drums/Harmony Vocals
Over the course of a music career that is approaching its 40-year mark, Adi Yeshaya has earned international recognition as an arranger, composer and orchestrator. He has collaborated with renowned […]
Peter's septet - The Monsterful Wonderband - is performing at The MetroNOME in St Paul on Thursday, November 20th from 7 to 9:15 pm. We'll be playing Peter's original compositions for the band with some choice Duke Elllington tunes as well. All are welcome in the lower level venue - Fingal's Cave - at the […]
For the late-night finale of her Velvet Revolutions residency, Pieta Brown explores experimental ambient music, enlisting electric and slide guitars, keyboards, drums, and cinematic live visuals. For fans of improvisational sonic visuality. Brown’s Sylvee & The Sea project was born when the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis commissioned her to curate and score 60 minutes […]
An Evening of Soulful Jazz and Theatrical Improvisation! The improvisational spirit of Marvelous travels through his piano, voice and guitar. Steeped in soul & blues, he conveys heartfelt messages that transcend time. He is inspired by the piano stylings of New Orleans, the rhythms of Russian dances and the written word of fairy tales. Marvelous: […]
“Dean Magraw…molten clarity... so liquid, lyrical and effortless it’s like listening to a dancer.” -Steve Tibbetts 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 […]
Big band music featuring vocalist Avri Black and dancing with free dance instruction by Dr. Joey Ray. Dance instruction starts at 6 PM. Music starts at 7 PM.
Celebrate the release of BZ3's new single 'Little Birdie'with a live show at Berlin in Minneapolis' North Loop. Brian Ziemniak - Hammond B3 David Feily - guitar Kevin Washington - drums
A great night of jazz, funk and r&b!
A spontaneous, vivid performance by some of Minnesota’s most stellar gypsy-jazz artists played in the Django Reinhardt French swing tradition of the 1930’s. Hot Club Mania features an exceptional stylistic dimension with prodigious improvisation – a group not to be missed. The ensemble includes the unmistakable mastery of jazz violinist Gary Schulte, plus the diverse […]
Renowned NYC-based upright bass player Cole Davis makes his Minneapolis headline debut following the release of his album "Consider It!" on Minneapolis-based label Totally Gross National Product. Davis’s virtuosic playing and expertly crafted songs will be exhibited by collaborators and guests across two unique sets of music. A compelling confluence of jazz, indie, pop, and […]