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.
Original Roots & Soul for all kinds, even everyday people
Paulus Schafer is a Dutch Sinti Romani guitarist from the Netherlands. He is one of the greatest guitarist alive right now playing the music of Django Reinhardt. He will be playing a very special performance at Crooners Supper club with local guitarist Dr. Ryan Anthony Picone and bassist Matt Blake. Paulus Schafer is a Dutch […]
Two-time Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé places the history of African American musical culture at the heart of her work. Based in Montreal, she reflects on the social realities that have influenced the genres of blues, jazz and soul. Moreover, her trilogy highlights the history of African American music. Thus, three albums in quick succession […]
Award-winning trumpeter, vocalist, songwriter, and producer Keyon Harrold is touring in support of Grammy-nominated recording, 2024’s Foreverland. This crossover album features a bevy of collaborators. These include British R&B vocalist Laura Mvula, emerging young singer Malaya, Common, Robert Glasper and PJ Morton. Harrold first came into the international spotlight as the trumpet voice behind the […]
At Minnesota Music Cafe
All of us are broken. However, no one is beyond repair. It’s a philosophy that Walter Trout has lived by during seven volatile decades at the heart of America’s blues-rock scene. The fabled bluesman’s latest album, 2024’s Broken, chronicles the bitter schisms of modern life but refuses to succumb to them. For the last half-century, no matter how […]
Enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time as Joyann Parker, backed by a seasoned band of musicians, beautifully weaves the stories of Patsy’s life and career in and out of […]
Mayyadda is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from Minneapolis. She aspires to use her music to make people slow down, find themselves in another perspective, and feel their way towards individual and collective healing. Further, her sound is an eclectic mix of neo-soul vocals, folksy guitar, pop-style piano with trap beats sprinkled in. She likes […]
Join us at High Hat for the Thursday Nght Jazz series featuring Bryan Nichols with Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein
Jazz, Cabaret and Great Songs! Join us a we step into a world of smoky lounges and lingering melodies. We’ll bring the unforgettable songs of Richards Rodgers and Lorenz Hart to life — jazz style. Joyce Lyons: Vocalist Phil Aaron: Pianist Dan Carpel: Bass Jay Esptein: Drums Joyce Lyons (AEA, SAG-AFTRA) is part singer, actress […]
