Vocalist Nnenna Freelon is a seven-time Grammy nominee and multiple award-winning artist. Freelon has earned a well-deserved reputation as a compelling and captivating live performer. Nnenna is also a wife, mother, and […]
Legendary Ethiopian guitarist Selam "Selamino" Seyoum Woldemariam will perform two sets of instrumental ‘70s and ‘80s Ethiopian pop and funk hits alongside Ethiopian bassist Yohannes Tona, Ethiopian American drummer Abinnet […]
Come on out to the 301 On Main Event Center for a great night of big band music, dance lessons, and hitting the dance floor! Schedule 7:30 - 8:30 Swing […]
The Messthetics are an instrumental trio from Washington DC featuring the rhythm section of Fugazi, Joe Lally on Bass and Brendan Canty on drums, along with the virtuosic Anthony Pirog […]
Dale Alexander, Christian Swenson, Jay Epstein
Jazz, funk and blues at the 620 Club with the West 7th Band featuring Mary Cutrufello.
MMYYKK (pronounced “Mike”) is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and music producer from Inland Empire CA. MMYYKK’s eclectic and forward-thinking sound situates itself at the intersections of soul, jazz, electro and R&B. Here, he blends analog synthesis and neck-breaking rhythms amalgamated with sonic alchemy. Moreover, his musical explorations center themselves on themes of love, humanity, healing, […]
FIVE SEPTEMBER SWINGIN’ ON A STAR GIGS: Sunday, Sept. 7th, 7:00 - 8:30, Como Lakeside Pavilion. Rain or shine, we are in a covered outdoor pavilion. The event is free, but bring some cash to tip the band. Grab a meal and a drink at the Dock and Paddle restaurant. Wednesday, Sept.10th, 6:00 - 7:30, Free outdoor gig at […]
Swingin' On A Star and guest saxophone player Dave Strong (of the Riverside Swing Band), bring you jazz music on Sunday, Sept. 7th, 7:00 - 8:30, at the Como Lakeside Pavilion 1360 Lexington Ave. Pkwy, St Paul. Rain or shine, we are in a covered outdoor pavilion. The event is free, but bring some cash […]
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, or as it is sometimes referred to, DLO3, specializes in the lost art of “feel-good music.” Delvon chooses the precise sequence of music. Here, he creates an experience for each show based on the vibe and feel of that audience. This includes the 1960s organ jazz stylings of Jimmy Smith and Baby […]
The three members of Tarbaby – pianist Orrin Evans, bassist Eric Revis, and drummer Nasheet Waits – share a long history together. There, this dates to well before the formation of the trio. They share core beliefs about acknowledging the overarching tradition of the music while being true to one’s own story. Additionally, they’re an ensemble of […]
Twin Cities cabaret performing pals Jennifer Eckes and Kevin Werner Hohlstein bring their longtime friendship to the stage as they sing about the ups and downs of being chosen family. Tell a friend, and bring a friend to the Dunsmore Room on Wednesday, September 10. Doors at 5pm, showtime 6pm.
“They're big and brassy and definitely fun to have at our venue!”
You know Mary Cutrufello as a powerhouse singer, guitar player, and performer. Now experience her as a mesmerizing songwriter! This special show in the intimate Dunsmore Room will showcase her […]
Barrington Levy is one of the great success stories of the 1980s. There, he arrived on the dancehall scene and swiftly remodeled it in his own image. Although numerous DJs and vocalists would rise and fall during this decade, Levy possessed staying power. Also, he continued releasing massive hits well into the ’90s. Levy was […]
Chris Lomheim, Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein
The Michael Eckroth Trio presents music from their recent recordings, emphasizing Cuban and Afro-Antillean roots through a series of original compositions and reimaginings of known jazz works. Equal parts roots Latin jazz, forward-looking experimentalism, and empathetic trio music, this fresh combination of influences will surely be enjoyed. Band Members: Michael Eckroth - Piano Joel Mateo […]
-Friday, Sept 12 @ Music on the Mezz - Lands & Byerlys Highland Bridge 6 - 8 PM 2170 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55116 https://www.facebook.com/p/Lunds-Byerlys-Highland-Bridge-100063665379024/
Join the Ross Clowser Quartet in celebrating the release of Clowser’s debut album, "this is how we move through time,” which will be released on Aura Vortex Records on Sept. 12. Band Members: Ross Clowser - Guitar Joe Strachan - Piano Josh Granowski - Bass Tarek Abdelqader - Drums Written over the past 5 years—from […]
A full, free day of great jazz from “just down the block,” local, regional, national, and international performing artists. Since 2002, The Fest stage has featured over a dozen Grammy […]
Celebrating Johnny Mercer, the songwriter, radio personality and vocalist from Savannah, Georgia. He wrote over 1,500 songs, co-founded Capitol Records, wrote for over 100 movies and won four “Best Song” […]
Big Woods Brass will definitely bring it to the Padraigs Paddy-O! Not too often do we have an 8-piece brass band!
Swinginin' On A Star plays joyous jazz on Saturday, Sept 13th, 7:00 - 10:00, Mpls Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th Street, Minneapolis. Great wooden dance floor. Hot meals and cold drinks available. Kitchen is open until 9:00. Admission: $10, free parking. The new air conditioning system will beat the hot weather. Let yourself go!
Blue Earth Sound comes from Chicago to perform two sets of cinematic jazz and celebrate their dreamy debut LP, “Cicero Nights,” which comes out Sept. 12 on London-based jazz label Root Records. Band Members: James Weir - Keys Michael Wells - Guitar Eamonn Prizy - Flute/Saxophone Martín Diaz - Bass Patch Romanowski - Drums “On […]
JC Sanford, Kevin Clements, Jay Epstein at Imminent Brewing Northfield MN.
