Ron Sexsmith is a three-time Juno award-winning singer songwriter from Ontario. The melodic songs of the 1960s drew Ron to music from an early age. There, he heard them on the radio and his mom’s record collection. Further, Buddy Holly and Elton John were his earliest musical heroes. He always loved to sing and started playing […]
Friday September 26 at The Hive Collaborative in St. Paul (677 Hamline Ave N.)! As the late sunsets of long days begin to fade and the harvest moon begins to shine, come revel in the sounds of Summer and welcome Fall in all its splendor. Twin Cities vocalists Jennifer Eckes and Bradley Beahen will explore […]
An Evening of Soulful and Jazz Infused Music Described by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as “a true master of the jazz art form,” Bruce Henry will perform fresh original music alongside fan favorites and inventive interpretations of beloved standards. Backed by an all-star ensemble of Twin Cities’ finest musicians, the show delivers an inspiring, high-energy mix of […]
Jevetta & Jearlyn Steele are bringing their brand of high-energy, uplifting Gospel-Inspirational music to St. Philips Lutheran Church in Fridley! Expect an hour of pure joy from the famed sisters on Saturday, Sept. 27, 4:00pm! St. Philip’s Lutheran Church (across from Crooners) 6180 Highway 65 NE (across from Crooners) Fridley, MN www.splcmn.org The Steele sisters […]
St. Philip's Lutheran Church in Fridley is presenting Jevetta and Jearlyn Steele in concert on Saturday, Sept. 27, 4:00pm. Expect a high-energy, joyful hour of gospel/inspirational selections from these local luminaries. Suggested donation $20 at the door. 6180 Highway 65 NE, across from Crooners!
Keri Noble is celebrating her new album, BACK TO LIFE, with a heartfelt, powerful solo performance. Keri Noble: Keys, Vocals Keri Noble is a singer-songwriter living in the Twin Cities. Her powerful lyrics caught the attention of Kelly Clarkson, who recorded Noble’s song, ‘If No One Will Listen’. She has toured the world, entertained troops in […]
Original Roots & $oul music With: Jordan Carlson - drums, Nick Salisbury - bass, and Dave Strahan - guitar
In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Furthermore, she has become a global ambassador for the art form. Her […]
A special show of duos, celebrating the versatility and dynamic range of the acoustic guitar! Guitar guru Tim Sparks will play a set with jazz and flamenco rising star Ben Abrahamson. Then, he will play a set with folk blues guitarist and longtime Rio Nido bandmate Tom Lieberman.
Join Dale Alexander, Dan Carpel, Jay Epstein at Waterbury Restaurant first and third Wednesdays!
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 […]
Aja embodies the spirit of Sarah, Sassy and Divine all in one night! One of the defining voices of Jazz, Sarah Vaughan performed for almost 50 years, winning awards and […]
Southside Aces are celebrating twenty years performing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. From the early New Orleans of Jelly Roll Morton to the world-changing joys of Louis Armstrong. The barrel house sounds of Preservation Hall to the Crescent City rhythms of rock and roll pioneer Fats Domino. Treat yourself to a century’s […]
Travis Anderson: piano, Gary Raynor: bass, Jay Epstein: drums at High Hat.
Immerse yourself in a new sonic frontier as sheets of saxophones, clarinet, flute, synths, bass, drums and cutting-edge effects paint a surreal, evocative picture of “three lights in the dark.” This new record debuts on Oct. 2 via the forward-thinking and ultra-modern New York City-based record label Youngbloods. The Nelson Devereaux Trio performs it live […]
A Night of Van Morrison, Rock, and Soul! The Belfast Cowboys are back for a night of Van Morrison and more. All of this in the fantastic Belvedere Under the Stars! Don’t miss this show! Dan Kowalke: Guitar and Backing Vocals Joe Baumgart: Bass Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen: Drums and Backing Vocals Joe Loskota: Keyboards and Backing Vocals […]
Music is medicine, and Connie Evingson’ s “Jazz Rx for Body & Soul” aims to deliver a healthy dose. For this installment, Connie welcomes longtime collaborators Patty & the Buttons for a night of hot club swing that’ll lift your spirit and soothe your soul. Sounds like what the Dr. ordered! Connie Evingson: Vocals Patrick […]
First Friday Jazz at House of Hope Presbyterian Church - Summit Avenue in St. Paul Minnesota. Featuring the Jazz Savvy Trio with special guest, saxophonist Dave Brattain (Cedar Avenue Big Band; Underground Jazz Collective; Steve Kenny Quintet) playing the GAS. Food and adult beverages. All ages and family-friendly with activities for kids.
Join The Top Three for an evening of dining and dancing in celebration of The Great American Songbook. Enjoy favorites from Sinatra, Louis Armstong, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Duke […]
Get ready for a very special evening with Herb Alpert and his brand-new Tijuana Brass. Herb along with his six great musicians will be playing all your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember.
Versatile drummer Kevin Washington makes jazz for the future. He often incorporates other genres, from Afro-Latin music to hip-hop and R&B beats. Kevin Washington - Drums John Rose - Violin David Feily - Guitar Chresten Hyde - Percussion Ryan Freitas - Bass Omar Abdulkarim - Trumpet Laeton Olaleye - Saxophone
Paul Harper, Phil Aaron, Tom Lewis, Jay Epstein at Volstead's
Music lovers, experience the joy of fall colors and fantastic local live music at this all-ages friendly, FREE music in the park event! 5th Annual "Highland Park Harmonies" Free Neighborhood […]
Framework (Chris Olson, Chris Bates, Jay Epstein) at Berlin
Dale Alexander, Graydon Peterson, Jay Epstein at Waterbury Restaurant
Back to School – Back to Basics. As a new school year begins (and as they celebrate the start of their 64th Season in Song), the Minnesota Boychoir will present sacred and secular classics from last season, including tunes that were performed during their debut performance at Carnegie Hall in June 2025. Mark Johnson: Conductor […]
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson has been called “one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time.” Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene. If you like your jazz accessible yet […]
Bryan Nichols, Chris Rochester, Jay Epstein at Berlin
Singer-songwriter-pianist Scottie Miller has toured with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend Bo Diddley. Also, Hal Leonard has published his work, and inducted three times into The Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame. Ruthie Foster and The Blind Boys of Alabama have recorded his songs. Bluebird Reviews named Miller Artist of the Year in 2023. This was in recognition […]
GoGo Penguin, the Manchester trio who inspirationally blend jazz, classical and electronic influences, return with a powerful new album, Necessary Fictions, which finds pianist, Chris Illingworth; bassist, Nick Blacka; and drummer, Jon Scott digging deep internally to reach “what we think are our integral, authentic qualities at this moment in time”. It’s a powerful driver […]
One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path. Here, he embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism and pop allure. Mehldau has garnered critical acclaim as a bandleader, and major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny, Renee Fleming, and Joshua Redman. Furthermore, Mehldau continues […]
Hear some free free jazz with the Twin Cities dynamic quartet. Magraw, Bates, Kaviraj, Epstein
Crooners Classics presents Lovesick Blues. The feel-good music of Hank Williams and other Cowboy Classics featuring singer, Debbie Briggs and debuting in the Main Room! Debbie Briggs: Vocals Tim Kirchhof: Guitar Matt Blake: Upright Bass Sam Skavnak: Pedal Steel Tim Zhorne: Drums Debbie Briggs best known for her work in Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz & […]
Brian Grivna – alto sax and clarinet Phil Aaron – piano Dan Carpel – bass Peter Kogan – drums Brian Grivna began performing at age 12 as Young Artist clarinet soloist with the Minnesota Orchestra. He added saxophone and flute the following year, and by age 15 was subbing for his teacher in commercial dance […]
Two of the most respected artists in contemporary jazz join forces in this duo. Brad Mehldau is hailed as “one of modern jazz’s most innovative musicians” by Glide Magazine. Christian McBride says, “Brad is justifiably revered as one of the greatest pianists of all time. I’m very proud to have been friends and cohorts with him for almost 35 years. […]
Phil Aaron with Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein at the Hat
Thursday October 9th, 7pm Experimental Jazz on Lafond Presents: Stephen Marotto and Willful Devices Zion Community Commons: 1697 Lafond Ave., St. Paul (this concert is not wheelchair accessible) Tickets at the door - $15 / $10 students. Cash, check, Venmo, Paypal accepted Cellist Stephen Marotto is a passionate advocate for contemporary music and plays regularly […]
Eight Grammy Awards Two Emmy Nominations Two Oscar Nominations 2024 NEA Jazz Master Terence Blanchard has been a consistent artistic force for making powerful musical statements concerning painful American tragedies – […]
Vocalist Arne Fogel celebrates the music of JEROME KERN and DOROTHY FIELDS, with Rick Carlson on piano. The classic “Great American” songs by the two of them, together and and […]
St. Paul's historic Landmark Center kicks off their 14th annual Landmark Live concert series with Davina & The Vagabonds' Davina Sowers. Making a rare solo appearance, Davina will kick off an all-female lineup that includes Chastity Brown and Kiss the Tiger. The Landmark Center presents the series in their F.K.Weyerhaeuser Auditorium – a beautifully intimate […]
Sarah Morris has a habit of missing the forest. From the day the Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter picked up a guitar, she’s been too busy crafting love letters to the details of the trees. Morris’ endearingly honest, expertly penned songs encourage audiences to pull away from the big picture. Then, we are invited to get caught up in […]
32nd Street Jazz returns to Fingal's Cave at MetroNOME Brewery in St. Paul to perform our own take on the legendary Miles Davis album Kind of Blue, in its entirety. We'll also feature a set of originals which will be part of our upcoming appearance on Backroads from Lakeland PBS in Bemidji. 32nd Street Jazz […]
Join Mac with Peter “El Chino” Shu and Matthew Echols for a great night of Latin, Bossa Nova, and Brazilian Jazz Live at The High Hat!
Carolyn Young and the East Lake Jazz Workshop Tribute to the music of Lucinda Williams.
Cabaret Night at the Phipps season #5 starts with Twin Cities artists Jennifer Eckes and Zachary Scot Johnson, exploring some of the songs from the 1960s and 70s that grew from folk music traditions and have been woven into the fabric of Americana and popular music history. Doors at 6:30pm, show from 7:00-9:00pm in the Phipps […]
Dean Magraw, Steve Pikal, Jay Epstein at the Hat!
Original Roots & Soul With: Clark Adams, Blair Krivanek. Nick Salisbury, and Greg Schutte
Judith Hill has established herself as one of the most dynamic and versatile artists in music. Her breakout appearance on The Voice earned her a dedicated fan base. Also, her collaborations with legends like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Prince garnered critical acclaim. Her music effortlessly blends elements of soul, funk, R&B, and pop, creating […]
When the artistry of vocalist Jennifer Grimm met the mastery of composer-arranger Adi Yeshaya, a new sound was born. Don’t miss this thirteen-piece jazz orchestra in a night of compositions and new arrangements of jazz and pop favorites. Composer, arranger and jazz pianist Adi Yeshaya was born and raised in Israel. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, […]
It’s a little over 2,000 miles from Compton to Nashville. Drop the needle on Keb’ Mo’s latest album, 2022’s Good To Be, and you can make the trip in under four minutes. “I’ve lived in Nashville for the last eleven years,” says Keb’, “but Compton has always been my home. Finding a way to connect […]
Moore By Four quickly established themselves as a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene upon their 1986 inception. There, they started out at Ruby’s Cabaret in Minneapolis. The group performed sold-out concerts at the Guthrie and Fitzgerald Theaters and went on to tour Europe and Japan. Then, they shared concert billing with Harry Connick, […]
New York Times described Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart as “the best organ trio of the last decade.” The trio, which has played together for over thirty years, is recognized for charting new ground. Here, they do this through synergistic playing and thoughtful music. Moreover, they display their distinctive sound on over a […]
Dale Alexander, Christian Swenson, Jay Epstein at Waterbury
Adam Wolff is a jazz pianist based in San Diego, California. He plays with a strong groove/blues element, in the style of Gene Harris. Ahmad Jamal is also a strong influence-while living New York City for many years, he had the good fortune to study and record with two of Jamal’s drummers. Expect to hear […]
An Evening of Classic Basie Style Big Band ACME Jazz Company is an 18-piece Big Band featuring vocalist Arne Fogel, performing selections from the Great American Songbook. Saxophonist Bob Parsons contributes the classic charts, plus unique arrangements to the band’s growing eclectic repertoire. This month, the band celebrates The Sinatra Sound. Arne Fogel: Vocalist Bob Parsons: Music Director and Arranger Arranger […]
