At the age of 24, Dale Alexander 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 […]

A funky instrumental trio consisting of three of the Twin Cities’ most seasoned musicians (we’re talking fresh herbs—none of the stale, dried-out store-bought stuff), Trench Size Trio have been developing […]

Chroma is an electric-based jazz fusion trio that features saxophonist Jonah Walt, keyboard/synth bassist Zach Luginbill and drummer Fletcher Myhre. The group’s sound is inspired by saxophonist Chris Potter’s “Circuits” trio and the duo DOMi and JD Beck.

Red Thread and Ponyfolk are two Minnesota-based ensembles devoted to building community around Midwestern European roots music. The two bands team up to present an “alternative” holiday celebration, sharing new and old songs of winter, luck, and family from Scandinavian, Yiddish/Klezmer, Slavic, English, and Irish roots.

Nolan Mancl-Saxon is an in-demand composer and percussionist based in Minneapolis. Their upcoming album, Music of a Moment, fuses elements of jazz, funk and R’n’B to create a unique conception of improvised music.

“Hot Club” Swing Jazz in the Roma Style A Twin Cities-based swing Jazz band will perform ‘Hot Club’ holiday favorites in the gypsy jazz style. The Quartet performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as jazz manouche, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. The ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories […]

Henry Scamurra’s Urban Forum is a group of young musicians pushing their sound to the next level at every turn. Their fiery modern sound is rooted in jazz but actively mingles with other genres and sounds. Band Members: Henry Scamurra - Alto Saxophone Isaiah Petrie - Vibraphone Jaylen Ward - Drums Spencer Reeve - Acoustic […]

DJ Tarik Thornton, the South Minneapolis–based host of the cult-favorite “Quiet Village” radio show, brings his signature sound back to Berlin. Tarik digs deep into funk, soul, and rare grooves to create timeless sets. Tarik Thornton is a New Orleans native who resides in South Minneapolis. He is known as a crate-digging connoisseur and radio […]

This program is a weekend of putting on a big band jazz show, with a rehearsal on Saturday and a show on the Sunday afternoon.

Two sets of original Soul & Soul-Jazz - also some standards and a few seasonal hits. With: Tarek Abdelqader, Dan Carpel, and Blair Krivanek

A High Energy Swing and Jazz Holiday Show! Get ready for an evening filled with music, laughter, heartwarming stories, and nostalgia, from The Nutcracker Suite to newly arranged holiday favorites. Kyle Tennis: Guitar, Vocals David Strong: Saxophone, Flute, Vocals Gus Lindquist: Trumpet, Vocals Alan Lecher: Trombone, Vocals Greig Tennis: Upright Bass Tyler Anderson: Drums For the last fifteen years Riverside Swing Band has […]

Holiday Soul, Rhythm, Blues, Gospel and Jazz! Soulful sounds of the holidays we all love! Join us for the rich sound of this world class baritone as he brings you […]

Live at the Minnesota Music Cafe No Cover

Channy Leaneagh (Poliça, Roma di Luna) has curated an auspicious night with Gold Minefield. This will be the first time that Roma di Luna players Channy, JG Everest, Ben Durrant, […]

Dinner Show — $185Includes a four-course dinner, show admission, tax, and gratuity. Cocktail Show — $115Includes a $20 food/drink voucher, a champagne toast at midnight, tax, and gratuity. Davina Sowers […]