A bevy of Twin Cities talent takes to The Parkway stage to pay tribute to the lovely lads from Swindon — British pop giants, XTC! This tenth annual performance marks a decade supporting the Pay It Forward Fund, a non-profit helping breast and women’s cancer patients in the metro. Come early and kick off the […]
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, Contempory, and Classic American Songbook For this show, Bernadette will be singing an eclectic mix of new and old jazz arrangements. She will be sharing her own journey of […]
Steven’s transportive sound from the heart embodys Wonder and Mystery. He seeks to facilitate playfulness, healing, provoke compassion and warmly sink into the moment. His music has been described as “delightful, innovative and viscerally inspiring” that “dazzles audiences, opens hearts and fires up imaginations.” Steven performs on piano, accordion, & vocals as a soloist, with […]
The sound of acoustic jazz fusion is coming back to Erta Ale Ethiopian Cafe/Restaurant. We'll play some of our original material mixed with music from around the world, even something by Ethiopian jazz fusion legend Mulatu Astetke and more! Stop by, Erta Ale is located just a short walk from St Paul's Mears Park. We […]
Atlantis Quartet is a dynamic jazz ensemble hailing from Minneapolis, MN. This fall, they will be celebrating the release of Live at Berlin—a freewheeling set from a band with deep musical telepathy—on vinyl. The quartet pushes into a more open-ended sound on this bold live album. Band Members: Chris Bates - Bass Zacc Harris - […]
A Creative and Unique take on the Jazz Quartet! Female-led jazz ensemble with marimba in the spotlight! Jenny commands the stage with her virtuosity on the marimba, playing originals and standards! Jenny Klukken: Marimba Matt Peterson: Upright Bass Chris Olson: Guitar Dave Schmalenberger: Drums Jenny Klukken studied classical percussion at the University of MN in […]
Guitar, bass, drums trio jazz. Originals and jazz favs.
Jazz; Funk: Punk; Youth. MILK plays Fingal’s Cave.
“A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times Chris Botti – Trumpet Lee Pearson – Drums Daniel Chmielinski – Bass Anastasiia Mazurok – Violin John Splithoff – Vocals Julian Pollack – Piano Veronica Swift – Vocals With a solo career spanning two decades, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop […]
Ben Abrahamson will play flamenco & acoustic jazz guitar and Daniel Volovets explores his Ukrainian, Russian and Jewish heritage and flamenco music on October 26th starting at 4pm at Zion […]
Johnnie Brown was born in Mississippi. He began singing as a child in his father’s church choir. As an adult, Johnnie’s sibling and friends encouraged him to take singing more seriously. Brown decided to take his vision as a performer to the next level and formed a band. Since, he has established a reputable name […]
Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harp’s role in modern music. She has worked relentlessly over the past fifteen years to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022, she made history. Then, she became the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she also earned […]
After a musical meeting at Jazzorca in Mexico City earlier this year, Nathan Hanson and Álvaro Torres are joining forces to investigate the spaces where spontaneity meets the familiar, and where familiarity meets the unknown. Their quartet is completed by Liz Draper and Davu Seru, who expand the field of viable sound research. Pianist and […]
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, […]
North Star Jazz Workshops is excited to present a series of four concert nights over two months featuring our current lineup of adult jazz combos. These groups have been playing together for most of 2025 and are growing and learning with our teachers Chris Bates and Joe Hartnett. Each night will feature 4-5 groups performing […]
Manouche Swing Jazz A Twin Cities-based swing Jazz band, performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as Jazz manouche, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. The ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories of the swing jazz era. Glen Helgeson: Guitar Gary Schulte: Violin Steve Pikal: Upright bass Jay Epstein: Drums […]
Funky, Electrifying and Soulful Under the visionary musical direction of Michael Bland, Urban Classic is proud to present PURE FUNK, a high-energy celebration of the legendary sounds that shaped funk […]
Charlie Bruber will perform two sets with a full band featuring some of the Twin Cities' best. The first set will feature Bruber’s new record—Prized Burden—performed in its entirety, while Set 2 will highlight songs from his first record, Finding the Muse. Limited-edition vinyl copies of the record will be available to purchase at the […]
Haunting Twists on Cabaret Songs Doug Anderson hosts a unique vault of songs perfect for the Halloween Season. Featuring a wonderful crypt of live performers adding their own seasoning to […]
This ensemble of veteran musicians combines the best of straight-ahead, Brazilian, and contemporary jazz from such artists as Brad Mehldau, Eliane Elias, Keith Jarrett, The Yellowjackets, and more. All 3 members of this trio are seasoned, experienced musicians that have backed and appeared with some of the best Twin Cities artists. Mark Weisberg-Bass Michael Pilhofer- […]
Trumpeters Steve Kenny, Omar Abdulkarim, Jake Baldwin and Solomon Parham with a stunning jazz rhythm section - a don't miss trumpet fest!
Affinity Trio creates an intimate ambience with a strong rhythmic groove. Individually, its members have worked with some of the biggest names in the jazz world: Benny Golson, Phil Woods, Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, Bruce Barth, Brian Lynch, Greg Tardy, Frank Morgan, and more. The trio has held a regular Monday night residency at the […]
Tre Spiritus Album Release Show on Hallowe’en! Tre Spiritus Modern Jazz/Rock trio Dig B.-Bass and Vocals Par Ljungstrom-Guitar Rikki Davenport-Drums
Django meets Djimi!
Instrumental Funk, R&B, Soul, and Jazz Ronny delivers a high-energy mix of Funk, R&B, and Soul—where the saxophone takes center stage as the lead vocalist. The Ronny Loew Band’s sound is a high-energy fusion of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, and rock — blending original material with dynamic takes on timeless classics. Also enjoy special tributes […]
Welcome to the House of Jazz Returns event! Get ready for a night filled with smooth and soulful melodies at the Depot Coffee House | The Freight Room. Join us on November 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM (Central Time) for an unforgettable evening of live music. "The House of Jazz" by Wenso Ashby is a […]
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 […]
Four shows in one night! Jazz from four different eras/styles with a four piece band and three stellar vocalists.
Kenni Holmen is one of the most active recording and touring musicians from the Twin Cities area. He performed and recorded with many local, national and international artists over his thirty-year career. Kenni has performed with Prince, Cory Wong, Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett, T.C. Monk, and Dizzy Gillespie. Also, Donny Osmond, The […]
Songwriters, Storytellers, Damn-Near-Legends With their distinctive approaches to writing, their shared love of the 12 string guitar, their sturdy voices and great harmonic sense (not to mention vast senses of humor!), Claudia Schmidt and Ann Reed create an intimate show that delights and moves anyone lucky enough to be in the audience. Claudia Schmidt: Vocals, […]
Andrew Moore and Nolan Mancl-Saxon present an evening of guitar and percussion music. Come enjoy an evening of good food, good music, and good vibes!
Dale Alexander, Graydon Peterson, Jay Epstein at Waterbury Restaurant 3012 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis MN 55416
A Note From Sam: “The music that my father David Grisman and his close friend, Jerry Garcia, made in the early 1990s (in the house that I grew up in) is not only some of the most timeless acoustic music ever recorded, it also triggers my oldest and fondest musical memories. What I find most […]
Trombonist/composer JC Sanford and his band, EQ (i.e., Electric Quartet) offer up a creative tour de force with Sanford’s eighth album as a leader: Denki, which translates to “electricity” from Japanese. Sanford’s experimentations with pedals and effects animated this collection of dynamic tunes, which pulls from open improvisation, Stevie Wonder, and German metal alike. Denki […]
Bryan Nichols, Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein at the High Hat
Special "Autumn Leaves" show featuring beautiful and nostalgic dance songs from the Great American Songbook.
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. […]
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 Bryant, is a new neighborhood home presenting small, curated experiences rooted in the arts (think house concerts, yoga, meditation, youth classes, and classic movies). […]
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 release reached Number One on the iTunes jazz charts within twenty-four hours. Buckner’s music is a fusion of his influences: Gospel, R&B, hip hop, African […]
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
