It is always cool in the Caves, 215 S. Wabasha St., St Paul, MN. Swingin' On A Star, featuring vocalist Dorothy Doring, plays the joyous jazz of America's Swing Era. Swingin' On A Star plays from 7:00 to 10:00, Thursday, May 28. Admission is $15. Students and seniors pay $10 (cash) or $11 (card.) A […]
Friends and collaborators L.A. Buckner and Midwest James will showcase their semi-autobiographical theater pieces and exceptional musical skills. The showcase will include "Things You Can’t See," a one-man show written and performed by L.A. Buckner and directed by James Gavins, followed by the Afrofuturistic one-man show “Cicada,” written and performed by James Gavins and co-directed […]
Robert Glasper is the leader of a new sonic paradigm with a career that bridges musical and artistic genres. To date, he boasts five Grammy wins and sixteen nominations across eleven categories. Additionally, he received an Emmy for his song for Ava Duvernay’s critically hailed documentary 13th with Common and Karriem Riggins. His work and accolades bridge all aspects of […]
Orkestar Bez Ime presents Balkan Party Music Known for its toe-tapping “Euro music, but not stuck up” (Star Tribune), Orkestar Bez Ime brings an intimate musical experience to Crooners to celebrate the springtime feast day of Ederlezi. Travel with OBI through the captivating music of the Balkan peninsula, featuring the vibrant traditions of the Romany […]
Friday, May 29, 2026 Dock & Paddle @ the Lake Como Pavilion 1360 Lexington Parkway N / St. Paul, MN 55103 / 952-303-3481 www.dockandpaddle.com 6– 8:00PM. Tips! All-ages Erik and the UHQ show
Saxophonist Laeton Olaleye and trumpeter Omar Abdulkarim join a band of legendary Twin Cities artists in presenting two sets of new music. Come enjoy an evening of captivating mastery of a vast range of musical styles, from modern jazz to funk. Band Members: Laeton Olaleye - Saxophone Omar Abdulkarim - Trumpet/Flugelhorn Kevin Washington - Drums […]
Laura Caviani - piano Kam Markworth - bass Dave Schmalenberger - drums https://www.lauracaviani.com/
Three of the Twin Cities’ most creative musicians have performed since 1997 as Framework, specializing in original works and inventive covers of modern jazz heroes. Framework is one of the most durable jazz alliances and their development is very apparent in their many live appearances and recordings. - Jazz Police
Robert Glasper is the leader of a new sonic paradigm with a career that bridges musical and artistic genres. To date, he boasts five Grammy wins and sixteen nominations across eleven categories. Additionally, he received an Emmy for his song for Ava Duvernay’s critically hailed documentary 13th with Common and Karriem Riggins. His work and accolades bridge all aspects of […]
Overview Get ready to vibe live with Neo-Soul Jazz at the House of Jazz Kick Off Tour — no pop-ups, just pure groove! Don't Call it a Pop up! House […]
Probably apocryphal, but the first part is undoubtedly true. Here’s a fabulous tribute to Miles Davis that doesn’t involve going to the White House.
This quartet—formed by JT Bates a number of years ago—digs back into lesser known standards, the beautiful melodies of the past given to us by the founders of this wonderful music. Now with the added weight of history, these songs and textures remind us all of power and delight inside the journey. Band Members: JT […]
NxtGn star Jackson Peters returns to Fingal’s Cave, featuring Owen Brady and Aaron Montreal.
Kenny Reichert has spent much of the past decade on the road: driving across North America and Europe, sharing meals with bandmates, and performing gig after gig. His original music has been shaped by those travels and the people he has met along the way. Now based between Minneapolis and Chicago, Reichert will be bringing […]
I'll be playing a Soul & Soul-Jazz with the jazz group Polem We've never played together before, but I heard their new LP and it's very cool. So we're gonna see how we work together! They play at 9 pm I play w them at 10 pm
Hear some free free jazz with the Twin Cities dynamic quartet. Magraw, Bates, Kaviraj, Epstein
Join us for a special night celebrating the debut release from Eau Claire ambient trio Mantis. The band—S. Carey on drums, Jeremy Boettcher on bass, and Scott Burton on guitar and electronics—will guide you through the material from the new release, as well as new unrecorded work. Band Members: Sean Carey - Drums Jeremy Boettcher […]
The Jugsluggers will be playing on the Nicollet Mall from 12pm til 2:00pm. We will be playing somewhere between 5th and 7th Streets.
Don’t miss a program that moves from circa 1600 period song to glam rock, Western swing, jug band, and homages to the Second Viennese School. We’ll perform multiple settings of […]
An evening of music that will resemble a variety of spaces including contemporary jazz, country and more. After the debut of his "Transition Moments" album which was described as sounding “loose and unified with the goal of conjuring the right emotion." Calvin Caron brings his new project “American West Quintet” to the Crooners Dunsmore room.
StableMates (Dale Alexander: piano, Gary Raynor: bass, & Jay Epstein: drums) have been musical comrades for several decades. Their repertoire is swinging Jazz standards of the Great American Songbook and the classic post-bop material of progressive piano trio. The group was initially formed out of their musical connections with Brazilian pianist Manfredo Fest, with whom […]
Gold Minefield and Channy Leaneagh return to Berlin to celebrate the release of their collaborative Live at Berlin album, recorded in December 2025 when Leaneagh joined GMF as part of their continuous, improvised set. Leaneagh will open the night by playing her own songs (and covers) from the past 20 years on guitar with some […]
Mark Yannie (Sax, Flute, Clarinet) and Dave Martin (Guitar) play a variety of Jazz Styles, Bossa, Latin, Blues www.livemusicjazz.com At the new Coborns Market and Table-- 6130 Sycamore Ln N, Plymouth, MN (Part of The Boulevard development). The Vibe: Performances take place in the designated outdoor patio/performance--Many food options https://www.facebook.com/helloplymouthmn/videos/this-isnt-your-average-grocery-run-cobornsgrocery-market-table-is-now-open-in-pl/927241126691393/ FREE
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 you’re looking for original flavors in your beer or your jazz, we have the right prescription for your first Friday.
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 and his renowned sidemen. Band Members: Mathis Picard - Piano Parker McAllister - Bass Charles Goold - Drums ⊹ Mathis Picard is a French Malagasy […]
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, and American roots blended blended with storytelling! Closing Act: The enigmatic LEON REDBONE! Come start your Sunday afternoon off right!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
