Experience the summer heat as Legends at the Capri welcomes Adam Bohanan on June 6 at 7pm. A Season 26 semifinalist on NBC's The Voice, Adam became a fan favorite […]
Hosted by Q-Bear & the Fabulous One Featuring DJ Dan Speak and Kimuel Hailey Live Music, Food Trucks, Vendors Bring Lawn Chairs, Wear Purple Gear and No Pets Allowed More info 612-245-6468
Northern Winds Concert Band is playing LIVE in the garden June 6th from 1-2pm at 1803 Emerson Ave N. This concert is family-friendly, free and apart of a larger celebration that includes food, garden trivia and games, arts and crafts, educational booths, cookie decorating and a lot of other fun activities! Everyone is invited. Bring […]
The Jugsluggers will be playing at Big Wood Brewery in Vadnais Heights from 6pm til 9pm.
Jazz/classical artist Mathis Picard will bring his trio to Minneapolis for two nights in support of his new album, Preludes & Fugues (La Reserve Records). Don’t miss this phenomenal talent […]
Sunday Funday! Early Sunday Show at The White Squirrel 1-4pm Opening Act: Fingerstyle guitarist extraordinaire Joe Nicola takes the stage for 1st Sundays Residency at The White Squirrel! Folk, jazz, […]
Nancy and Jim Bierma with Matt French play and sing original and popular jazz songs. Then see three veteran improvisors (Mikala Bierma, Julia Weiss, and Nora Neisen) explore the funniest parts of having a job with your Co-Workers’ Improv Show. Mikala, Julia, and Nora will make-up funny songs and lyrics with live jazz accompaniment. Mikala […]
Free Event at Brookview Park in Golden Valley. Latin jazz in the styles of salsa, cha-cha-cha, merengue, cumbia, bolero, and rumba/bembe. Following in the traditions of Poncho Sanchez and Tito Puente in a Quartet setting.
Vic Volare’s 30th Anniversary & Single Release Party Wednesday, June 10 | Wednesday Night Swing at the Eagles Club – Minneapolis $10 Cover | Dance Lesson 7:00 PM | Vic Volare Quartet 8:00 PM Thirty years of swing comes full circle. Join us Wednesday, June 10th at the Eagles Club as we celebrate Vic Volare’s […]
Take Your Time Quartet performs straight-ahead jazz rooted in swing, bebop, and the Great American Songbook. Featuring saxophone, guitar, bass, and drums, the group brings an intimate small-combo sound shaped by melodic interplay, relaxed swing, and conversational improvisation. Join us every third Thursday from 1:00pm–2:30pm at Showtime Studio and Coffee in Roseville, Minnesota. Free admission. […]
BluLuna was formed by four veteran musicians out of their love for myriad genres of the jazz idiom without restraining themselves to one specific branch of the music. By focusing on familiar melodic compositions, this bias-free approach has allowed them to concentrate on playing very fresh and sparkling ideas honoring the wide range of America's […]
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. […]
Bluluna features four of the Twin City's best known, longest tenured jazz musicians. Led by guitarist Dean Magraw, the other players are Rick Carlson, piano, Steve Pikal, bass, and Jay Epstein on drums. This will be the first time the quartet has featured a vocalist, in this concert another local vocalist legend, Connie Evingson.
The Minnesota Irish Music Weekend is a unique festival that pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with learners of all ages for a weekend of workshops, lectures, sessions, and concerts. Our visiting artists are recognized for their musical mastery. They will offer insights and techniques to help learners tap into the deep roots of […]
Born and raised in South Carolina, Amy has become a familiar face in the vibrant music scene of the Twin Cities. Since migrating west after college, she’s been entertaining audiences with her dreamy keys and soulful vocals at local breweries, bars, festivals and events. Amy’s musical journey began early, pounding out tunes by Gladys Knight […]
Lochtune is a Lakeville, Minnesota–based folk ensemble performing songs and tunes from Scotland, Ireland, and the wider English-speaking folk tradition. Known for rich vocal harmonies, lively pub energy, and audience participation, the band blends centuries-old ballads with modern folk favorites, treating tradition as something living and shared. The Dubliner Pub is located at 2162 University […]
Poetry and music gathering to imagine kinship with the untamable, to celebrate questions and the wonder they open. Join us for a night that listens to the wilderness inside and around us.
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 […]
Vocalist Debbie O'Keefe and the Hot Toddies — an 11-piece band — celebrate the music and legacy of the legendary Peggy Lee in a 20-song tribute spanning her remarkable career in American jazz and pop. Tickets at croonersmn.com.
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 on our outdoor patio from 7pm-8:30pm! Come enjoy timeless tunes at one of the oldest taverns in the state
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, […]
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 - guitar
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 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
"Laugh and Be Blessed," Gospel Comedy Night, Featuring Shed G, Trina Jeffries, Pierre Douglas, and Juice Sutton.
