Fire Bell is a collaborative modern jazz trio from the Minneapolis/Saint Paul scene featuring guitarist Park Evans, bassist Graydon Peterson, and veteran drummer Jay Epstein. Originally from Ithaca, New York, Evans studied classical guitar and composition at St. Olaf College, developing an eclectic style that fuses jazz traditions with rock, reggae, and avant-garde influences. Peterson, […]
“An unforgettable musical journey through heritage and humanity.” This performance joins two compelling chamber ensembles, which are comprised of a vocal octet and Grammy -winning wind quintet!
Sunday, September 13 | 4:00 p.m. White Bear Lake United Methodist Church Outdoor Amphitheater 1851 Birch Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Enjoy a free outdoor concert starring the Good News Big Band at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church’s Music on the Lawn summer concert series. As one of the top jazz orchestras in […]
Ethan Ostrow and The Outside In aren't your grandma's jazz band — they're a Twin Cities powerhouse blending funk, rock, and folk into something completely their own. With soaring melodies, head-banging grooves, and passionate solos, this is modern jazz with serious edge. Doors 3:00 pm · Show 4:00 pm
Six incredible blazing jazz trumpets, 5 saxes and a great rhythm section bring a swinging big band sound to the Main Stage - not to be missed!
This residency marks a powerful expansion of Obi Original & The Black Atlantics' presence on the Twin Cities stage. Known for their dynamic blend of highlife, Afrobeat, soulful grooves, and modern fusion, the collective has captivated local and regional audiences with an infectious energy that honors the heritage and future of African-inspired music. “We’re excited […]
Mumblin' Drew's Oldfangled Orchestrators (MOO) is a 5-piece old-time string band combo from the Twin Cities, MN. From driving fiddle songs, to waltzing clarinet and sax harmonies, they reanimate the […]
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a Master's degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music. […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be […]
Every Tuesday in Indeed's "Ox" taproom, the brewery is hosting an intimate, small-room session of live improvised jazz from some of the Twin Cities favorite acts. It's less of a […]
Jackson Peters, Matt McIntyre, and Mike Cramer will present a night of guitar music at the Metronome Brewery from 6-9pm.
Blues Jam. Greatest Blues Jam On Earth" with "Greatest Dancers On Earth" Every Tuesday evening, 7 - 11pm, doors open after 6:30. Blues Saloon, 1638 Rice Street, St Paul, MN. […]
Led by chief detonators, Doug Haining- Sax, and Scott Agster- Trombone, the Explosion Big Band draws from the area’s finest musicians. The EXPLOSION is ready to detonate with the classic sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and more modern sounds of Thad Jones, Clare Fischer, Pat Metheny & others.
