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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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)

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. Paul's historic Landmark Center (also featuring Davina Sowers on 11/21 and Chastity Brown on 12/12). Taking place in their F.K.Weyerhaeuser Auditorium (a beautifully intimate theater […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]