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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
