Live Music Monday - Outdoors at Waldmann Brewery - Joe Nicola plays the oldest Saloon in Minnesota! Fingerstyle Guitarist Joe Nicola will perform his Old-Timey, Blues, Ragtime, and Jazz tunes […]
Composing guitarist and singer John Penny and the Virtual Band bring an eclectic mix of music to the Tunes on The Turf Music Series with original World Jazz, Cinematic Jazz, and American Roots music. With decades of experience playing Jazz and scoring music for film and theater, Penny’s evolving project brings custom backing soundscapes with […]
1:00 Doors Open 1:00 The Rolling River Revue The Rolling River Revue is a Minnesota River Valley “supergroup” featuring local favorites Troy Koester and Dirt Roads, Farmer Josh and Forrest Hunter. Built around homegrown songs, familiar faces, and the shared spirit of the river valley music scene, the Revue brings a one-of-a-kind hometown set that […]
Dale Alexander at the age of 24 had a rich and varied musical background than many musicians achieve in a lifetime. Studying with prominent musicians such as Marvin Dahlgren and Dr. Reginald Buckner of the University School of Music served to enhance Dale’s unlimited natural musical talent. He was recognized by the University of Wisconsin […]
POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY, 6/18 Swingin’ On A Star gives a free outdoor concert in St Anthony Park, Thursday, June 18, 6:00 - 8:00. Just outside St Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Ave, St Paul. Free fresh baked cookies. Hosted by Kim and Paul Durkee. Feel free to bring a chair, a blanket, beverages and […]
From local favorites to emerging new talent, the Sunset Series is a showcase for great talent from all genres. Join us Thursday evenings, mid-June though mid-August at 7pm in Downtown Park, 40 Ninth Avenue S, Hopkins. Bring a chair and some friends! If there's rain, we'll announce we’re moving indoors by 3pm day of concert. […]
Jim Witzel grew up in the north-Bay Area town of San Rafael and began learning guitar at age twelve. While attending SF State he was fortunate to study with Bay Area alto-saxophonist legend John Handy. After graduation Jim free-lanced extensively around the Bay Area, working clubs and concerts as both a leader and sideman with […]
PeterKoganJazzPresents: THE PETER KOGAN QUINTET Thursday, Jun 18 @ 7:00PM — 9:15PM The MetroNOME Brewery, 385 Broadway Street, St Paul, MN 55101 The Peter Kogan Quintet in the acoustically excellent Fingal's Cave on the lower level of the MetroNOME Brewery, playing original music by members of the band and our favorite jazz standards. All are […]
Duo CORDA at the TC Jazz Festival 2026 / MN Museum of American Art located just a short walk from Mears Park's main stage. Jacqueline Ultan - cello Pavel Jany […]
A warm, intimate evening of original songwriting under the summer sky. Join us for two distinct voices: Zola Rosenfeld’s tender, literate indie-folk and Carl Franzen’s wide‑ranging, story-driven songs.
The 28th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival presents The Mary Louise Knutson Trio featuring pianist Mary Louise Knutson, bassist Dan Carpel, and drummer Greg Schutte.
Celebrate art, music, and community with 20 Minnesota artists age 50+ and live music by Cornbread Harris & Friends The Many Ways We Are Neighbors: Art About Care, Community, and Connection Opening Reception Saturday, June 20, 2026 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center 1015 N. 4th Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55405 […]
Red Planet has been lighting up the Twin Cities jazz scene since 2003 with their fearless blend of originals and bold reimaginings of Coltrane, Monk, and Hendrix. Featuring guitarist Dean Magraw, bassist Chris Bates, and drummer Jay Epstein, the trio is known for its explosive creativity, soulful interplay, and a sound that stretches from deep […]
The Nancy Bierma Trio with Nathan Norman and Jim Bierma will perform 3:00pm Saturday, June 20th on the Twin Cities Jazz Festival's 6th Street Stage. Nancy Bierma has a degree in classical music, is in the Iowa Jazz Hall of Fame, and has led her own jazz groups for many years. She writes her own […]
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 […]
Global Jazz Acoustic Quartet will bring sounds of international jazz to the TC Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 20th 7:00-9:00pm at Erta Ale Restaurant, just a short walk from Mears Park's main stage. Pavel Jany-guitar John Croarkin-sax/flute/harmonica Dan Weston-bass Francisco Pancho Lopez-percussion
The fun and rocking band "The Get-Up Mondays" are performing a free show at Eagles Aerie 33 (Saint Paul) - Saturday 8pm!
Jim Witzel grew up in the north-Bay Area town of San Rafael and began learning guitar at age twelve. While attending SF State he was fortunate to study with Bay Area alto-saxophonist legend John Handy. After graduation Jim free-lanced extensively around the Bay Area, working clubs and concerts as both a leader and sideman with […]
Jim Witzel grew up in the north-Bay Area town of San Rafael and began learning guitar at age twelve. While attending SF State he was fortunate to study with Bay Area alto-saxophonist legend John Handy. After graduation Jim free-lanced extensively around the Bay Area, working clubs and concerts as both a leader and sideman with […]
Red Planet has been lighting up the Twin Cities jazz scene since 2003 with their fearless blend of originals and bold reimaginings of Coltrane, Monk, and Hendrix. Featuring guitarist Dean […]
SWINGIN’ ON A STAR free concert, outdoors WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 6:00-7:30 Jefferson Park, 125 21st Av N, South St Paul. Food trucks and a cool Marketplace! Feel the joy of America’s Swing Era jazz!
Monthly Residency at the Schooner Tavern in South Minneapolis. Join Brian Ziemniak (B3), David Feily (gtr), and Kevin Washington (drums) for 2 sets of exploratory and energetic soul, funk and jazz.
From local favorites to emerging new talent, the Sunset Series is a showcase for great talent from all genres. Join us Thursday evenings, mid-June though mid-August at 7pm in Downtown Park, 40 Ninth Avenue S, Hopkins. Bring a chair and some friends! If there's rain, we'll announce we’re moving indoors by 3pm day of concert.
Dave Hagedorn is a renowned percussionist and educator in the world of classical music. He has performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the United States, including the […]
Enjoy an evening with popular band, La Dolce Vita Jazz, performing primarily original jazz tunes and your favorite standards to start your weekend. All are welcome.
Dean Harrington earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the U of MN and was a first prize winner in the Schubert Club student scholarship competition. For the last two decades he has been performing music with his own band Mill City Hot Club and other local groups playing swing, gypsy […]
"Laugh and Be Blessed," Gospel Comedy Night, Featuring Shed G, Trina Jeffries, Pierre Douglas, and Juice Sutton.
Join The Riffin Trio at Dustys for their "Fourth Sunday Residency". Fourth Sunday of every month! 5-8pm, $0!
The MFB Night Crew is a new-ly formed group with the purpose of offering it’s individuals an opportunity to explore the world of jazz improvisation. The group draws its members […]
Dale Alexander at the age of 24 had a rich and varied musical background than many musicians achieve in a lifetime. Studying with prominent musicians such as Marvin Dahlgren and Dr. Reginald Buckner of the University School of Music served to enhance Dale’s unlimited natural musical talent. He was recognized by the University of Wisconsin […]
Settle into the rhythm of First Thursday Jazz Night at Rail Werks Brewing Depot, where great music and great food meet in perfect harmony. Each month, Don Strong and Thom […]
Uptown Cover-Up is a cover band that has a little something for everyone. Now they are combining forces with Jon Olsen on keys to create a diverse live blues music experience. Join them for a special night of dancing and grooving to a wide variety of blues styles and tempos, from classic to modern! Make […]
Join the Medicinal Jazz Band for a monthly residency that’s never the same twice. Sometimes an intimate trio, sometimes a soaring quintet, we blend jazz standards with original tunes. Whether […]
Original folk and Americana tunes by a trio of talented Longfellow neighborhood musicians
Saturday Night Live Jazz Music
