At Minnesota Music Cafe

Enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time as Joyann Parker, backed by a seasoned band of musicians, beautifully weaves the stories of Patsy’s life and career in and out of […]

Join us at High Hat for the Thursday Nght Jazz series featuring Bryan Nichols with Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein

Bringing soulful blues and sultry jazz, Judy Thomas is backed by all-star Twin Cities musicians Billy Steele, Tim Zhorne, and Louis Schurrer.

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Join us for a lively evening of music and craft beer as we welcome the Saint Peter Street Stompers to the depot! This talented group brings the spirit of New Orleans to life with their energetic blend of traditional jazz and toe-tapping rhythms. Come enjoy the tunes, the trains, and of course—your favorite Rail Werks […]

The Red Hot Django Peppers are a fiery Twin Cities–based hot club band. They are devoted to keeping the spirit of Django Reinhardt alive while adding their own spark to the tradition. Also, the group is led by guitarist Ryan Picone, an acolyte of world-renowned guitarist Stéphane Wrembel. Also, they feature the dynamic interplay of […]

A blend of great classics by Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham, Carlos Santana, Pat Metheny and other legends of the golden era of jazz/rock/fusion, plus new original music by members of Global Jazz Collegium. Global Jazz Collegium is an assembly of local and international musicians founded by the Twin Cities based guitarist and composer […]

Ian Duerr: guitar, Gary Raynor: bass, Jay Epstein: drums

Guitarist Cody Steinmann will celebrate the Sept. 26 release of his album Stray Bullet Blues and share some of his favorite standards with the Berlin audience. Band Members: Cody Steinmann - Guitar Calvin Caron - Bass Pete Hennig - Drums Cody Steinmann has been performing and teaching professionally for over 10 years. He attended Milwaukee […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]