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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve with Davina and the Vagabonds at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:Dinner Show — $185Includes a four-course dinner\, show admission\, tax\, and gratuity. \nCocktail Show — $115Includes a $20 food/drink voucher\, a champagne toast at midnight\, tax\, and gratuity. \nDavina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship\, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also\, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover\, the band is converting audiences one show at a time\, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe. \nMuch like the music\, the story spurns era\, expectation and classification. The often unbelievable\, sometimes harrowing\, and wholly inspiring journey of Davina Sowers gave birth to her eponymous band in 2004. As the tale goes\, she grew up in the economically depressed Allegheny town of Altoona\, PA. She now describes the town as “awesome in the industrial era\, but horrible for high school.” Then\, she was adopted by her stepfather when he was in his 80s; he passed when she was just 13. Through him and his Edison phonograph\, she first heard the music that would start her journey. For example\, The Ink Spots\, Sidney Bechet\, Louis Armstrong\, Louis Prima\, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and many others. “Great man. He was my angel and still is\,” she says. \nOn her own\, she vividly recalls hours in front of the record player at home. There\, she religiously spun Led Zeppelin\, Black Sabbath and Simon and Garfunkel records belonging to her folk singer mom. \nTo this day\, Davina still refers to music as “my first and eternal love.” Despite early dalliances with classical piano and guitar\, she developed a heavy drug habit in high school. Further\, this morphed into heroin dependency\, left her homeless\, sent her in and out of jail and brought on all manner of trouble. Kicking dope on the streets\, she “got clean\, started the band and worked [her] ass off every day since.”
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/new-years-eve-with-davina-and-the-vagabonds-at-dakota/
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SUMMARY:Channy Leaneagh & Gold Minefield at Berlin
DESCRIPTION: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\, and Ryan Lovan will have shared a stage since 2018. Channy will start the night with a solo set playing a collection of her own songs (and covers) from the past 20 years on guitar. Gold Minefield’s meditative weavings of guitar\, bass\, drums and woodwinds will end the night. \n⊹ \nIn Gold Minefield\, Zak Sally\, longtime Low bassist and comic artist\, joins the rhythm section of Roma di Luna (i.e.\, JG Everest\, Ryan Lovan\, and Ben Durrant) and woodwind artist Matty Harris to perform longform dreamscapes rooted in jazz\, noise\, indie rock\, and free improvisation.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/channy-leaneagh-gold-minefield-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:River City Jazz Orchestra at Minnesota Music Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Live at the Minnesota Music Cafe No Cover
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/river-city-jazz-orchestra-at-minnesota-music-cafe/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Mistletoe and Me with Fred Steele at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Soul\, Rhythm\, Blues\, Gospel and Jazz!\nSoulful sounds of the holidays we all love! Join us for the rich sound of this world class baritone as he brings you back to the soul of the holiday with friends and especially family\, with hints of Gospel Jazz and just plain old fun\, don’t miss this heart warming show \nBrian Z: Keyboards \nKenyari Jackson: Drums \nJonathan Bekure: Bass Guitar \nFred Steele: Vocals \nFred Steele is a MN Hall of Famer with his iconic family The Steeles\, and has worked with Prince\, George Clinton\, Mavis Staples\, and a lot more. He’s performed on Broadway in NY\, Carneghie Hall\, The Guthrie\, and most major theatres across the US and a lot of Europe. He is also recognized as an Educator and spreads the good news of music throughout.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/mistletoe-and-me-with-fred-steele-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Peterson Family: 'Twas the Jam Before Christmas at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate the thirty-sixth anniversary of the Peterson Family Christmas Show! Here\, this is a whole family tradition not to be missed. Acclaimed as Minnesota’s First Family of Music\, they have also performed locally\, nationally\, and internationally for many years. \nLinda Peterson is an international recording artist\, songwriter\, pianist and vocalist. Also\, Linda has five CDs to her credit. Linda released her latest recording\, You Gotta Be Somewhere\, in 2015. \nBilly Peterson is one of the most celebrated bass players in the world. Moreover\, his uncompromising talents as a performer have brought him widespread recognition. Billy has worked Ben Sidran\, Carlos Santana\, Bob Dylan\, Neil Young\, Prince\, Les Paul\, Steve Miller\, and many others. \nPatty Peterson is a radio personality on KBEM-Jazz88 and executive produces the documentary series “Minnesota Jazz Legends”. Additionally\, Patty received seven coveted Minnesota Music Awards\, and she earned induction into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. \nRicky Peterson is one of the most sought-after studio and session keyboard players and producers in America. Furthermore\, Ricky tours with Fleetwood Mac\, Bonnie Raitt\, John Mayer and currently with Stevie Nicks. \nPaul Peterson was discovered by Prince at age 17. Then\, he appeared in the award-winning film Purple Rain\, performing with the group The Time. Paul worked with George Benson\, Oleta Adams\, Anita Baker\, and Paula Abdul to name a few. \nJason Peterson DeLaire is Linda Peterson’s son. Also\, he’s the first of the “next generation” to call music his occupation. Furthermore\, he currently tours with Michael Bolton. Also\, he worked with Prince\, Alexander O’Neal\, Richard Marx\, Donny Osmond\, Oleta Adams\, and others.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-peterson-family-twas-the-jam-before-christmas-at-dakota/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Jazz at Brianno's Chart House with Courtney Burton and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Come on down for live jazz at Brianno’s Chart House with music from Courtney Burton and friends! \nCreated by Courtney Burton\, Creative Director\, and vocalist\, the jazz ensemble Court’s In Session\, brings together the Twin Cities’ best jazz musicians to play the songs you know and love to dance to. Court’s In Session will stir your emotions and relax your mind by capturing the heart of the classic American Songbook played in the tradition of yesteryear – with a dash of blues and a ton of soul.\nDinner reservations are recommended.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/live-jazz-at-briannos-chart-house-with-courtney-burton-and-friends/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:Brianno’s Chart House\, 11287 Klamath Trail\, Lakeville\, MN\, 55044\, United States
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SUMMARY:Riverside Swing Band: A Vintage Christmas at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:A High Energy Swing and Jazz Holiday Show!\nGet ready for an evening filled with music\, laughter\, heartwarming stories\, and nostalgia\, from The Nutcracker Suite to newly arranged holiday favorites. \nKyle Tennis: Guitar\, Vocals \nDavid Strong: Saxophone\, Flute\, Vocals \nGus Lindquist: Trumpet\, Vocals \nAlan Lecher: Trombone\, Vocals \nGreig Tennis: Upright Bass \nTyler Anderson: Drums \nFor the last fifteen years Riverside Swing Band has performed at hundreds of festivals\, swing dances\, car shows\, sock hops\, and casinos by bringing a modern edge to the sounds of the 1930’s and 40’s. \nRiversideEntertainmentMN.com
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/riverside-swing-band-a-vintage-christmas-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Billy McLaughlin presents SimpleGifts Christmastide 2025 // The Long Night Moon Tour
DESCRIPTION:The much beloved holiday tradition returns! Billy McLaughlin presents SimpleGifts Christmastide 2025: The Long Night Moon Tour. For 22 years\, the SimpleGifts Christmastide Tour has brought light to the longest nights of the year\, performing modern versions of traditional carols and hymns with angelic three-part harmonies and Celtic flair.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/billy-mclaughlin-presents-simplegifts-christmastide-2025-the-long-night-moon-tour/
LOCATION:The Parkway Theater\, 4814 Chicago Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Liz Draper Album Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate Liz’s album release and new space next to the puppet build on the south side of the Ivy!!\nEarly evening album release party. Music by Liz Draper//Chris Hepola//Crystal Myslajek & Anna Johnson from Chicago!\nFood by Paul Perez of Unidos Food Co\nDebut Vinyl Album “Meno” by upright bassist Liz Draper\nDark\, murky\, heartbreaking\, and deep Liz Draper’s debut release “Meno” fits squarely in the genre of classicaldoomfolkjazz. Draper has toured the world and recorded with bands ranging from Low\, to Charlie Parr\, to the Grammy-winning Okee-Dokee Brothers. She currently tours with legendary songwriter Iris DeMent. She set up a microphone in her hallway in late 2024 because she and her instrument had something of their own to say.\nCalling on a team of skilled women to move the recording to a dreamsicle pink colored 10” vinyl LP\, Draper\, makes a statement in sound\, action\, and process. Enlisting the renowned guitarist Ava Mendoza to master the album\, Marie Stier to create the art\, Sara Pette from Outta Wax to press the record\, and Liatris Records to help guide the whole process\, “Meno” was women-forward from inception to release.\nThe opening track “Prayers For Mim in the Color Marigold” sets the tone for the album with accordion\, upright bass and haunting hums blending to take the listener to a serene sanctuary. An homage to the late Mimi Parker of the band Low\, Draper honors her friend and bandmate by transforming love laden grief into notes that seem to come from the earth itself. Draper states “music has always been the way I process change\, sit with a feeling\, how I build an altar for memories in the midst of loss and inner chaos.”\nAt the onset of perimenopause\, Draper is finally ready to take center stage. The album’s four movements provide a window into Draper’s soul\, giving voice to a changing body in a changing world. Draper and her bass step outside the boundaries of genre to speak in the language that suits them best\, a language you will hunger to learn.\n“Meno” now available on Liatris Records.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/liz-draper-album-release-party/
LOCATION:Ivy Building for the Arts\, 2637 27th Ave S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
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SUMMARY:Soul Jazz @ the Dub
DESCRIPTION:Two sets of original Soul & Soul-Jazz – also some standards and a few seasonal hits. \nWith: Tarek Abdelqader\, Dan Carpel\, and Blair Krivanek
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/soul-jazz-the-dub/
LOCATION:The Dubliner Pub\, 2162 University Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:poem|music performs Franz Schubert's Winterreise: Lonely Songs for Lonely Times.
DESCRIPTION:Local award-winning art song duo poem|music will perform Winterreise (Poem: Wilhelm Müller / Music: Franz Schubert) at Wells Pianos (St. Paul) on Sunday\, December 12th (3:30pm). Hang with the artists to follow the performance. Tickets are pay-as-able $0-$50\, only 40 available! RSVP at justin@barispen.com; walkups welcome. \nWritten in 1828\, Winterreise is a 70-minute song cycle that mines the depths of human suffering. The poems center on a solitary Wanderer roaming through deep winter\, devastated after being deemed too poor for his betrothed. What follows is an unraveling journey through isolation and grief; a meditation on the suffering which attachment brings. As the Wanderer’s world narrows\, we contemplate our own loneliness and need for belonging. \npoem|music (Justin Spenner\, Baritone / Carson Rose Schneider\, Piano) has been noted for their “tangible\, equal\, and beautiful\, collaborative energy” (Life in Revue). Their programs excavate and extrapolate both historic and contemporary art music/poetry for our current age of anxiety\, prominently featuring composers overlooked by academia and traditional producers. December’s performance marks the poem|music’s 5th – and Spenner’s 14th- exploration of Winterreise\, marking them among the most experienced interpreters of this sprawling song cycle. \nIf you think the world is terrifying and lonely and need to feel a place in it\, poem|music invites you to gather with others who feel the same way. Winterreise provides the opportunity to reconnect with community\, dump your pain into music\, and to rest. Song will change the world\, and we’re here for it. See you at the show! \nOverview\nWhat: Die Winterreise (Poem: Wilhelm Müller / Music: Franz Schubert)\nWho: Poem|Music (Justin Spenner\, Baritone / Carson Rose Schneider\, Piano)\nWhere: Wells Pianos (408 Snelling Ave S\, St Paul)\nWhen: 3:30pm on Sunday\, December 14th; hang to follow\nTickets: $0-$50+\, Pay-As-Able. RSVP at justin@barispen to RSVP; Walkups welcome\nMore info: https://www.barispen.com/poemmusic\nInquires: justin@jantspen.com
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/poemmusic-performs-franz-schuberts-winterreise-lonely-songs-for-lonely-times/
LOCATION:Wells Pianos\, 408 Snelling Ave S\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
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SUMMARY:MetroNOME Youth Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/metronome-youth-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Late Night Lounge: Tarik Thornton at Berlin
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTarik Thornton is a New Orleans native who resides in South Minneapolis. He is known as a crate-digging connoisseur and radio host with a deep reverence for funk\, soul\, and hip-hop. He is the mind behind the beloved\, genre-defying mix show Quiet Village\, which airs on Saturdays at 5 p.m. on KRSM Radio\, where he has been a resident DJ/host for the past 8 years.  On stage\, he has shared bills with artists such as Durand Jones and Bun B\, always bringing a purposeful\, feel-first approach to the decks that resonates with his listeners. In 2015\, Tarik and DJ Skizz co-founded *Different Worlds Music Group*\, a label that’s become a trusted home for raw\, boundary-pushing hip-hop production by the likes of Crimeapple\, Roc Marciano\, Westside Gunn\, and the late Sean Price. Whether curating soundscapes on air\, commanding the room behind the turntables\, or shaping the culture behind the scenes\, Tarik is constantly connecting the dots between rhythm and soul.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/late-night-lounge-tarik-thornton-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Urban Forum featuring Lasse Corson at Berlin
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBand Members:\nHenry Scamurra – Alto Saxophone\nIsaiah Petrie – Vibraphone\nJaylen Ward – Drums\nSpencer Reeve – Acoustic Bass\nLasse Corson – Keyboard
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/urban-forum-featuring-lasse-corson-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jazz Manouche for the Holidays with Hot Club Mania Quartet
DESCRIPTION:“Hot Club” Swing Jazz in the Roma Style\nA 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 of the swing jazz era. \nGlen Helgeson: Guitar\nGary Schulte: Violin\nSteve Pikal: Upright Bass\nJay Epstein: Drums \nComposing and performing for nearly three decades\, Glen Helgeson has established himself jointly in both world music and in the field of music therapy. Glen achieved a Masters degree in Music (1999); a certification in Neurologic Music Therapy (2003)\, and has practiced music therapy for 22 years. \nGary Schulte is a master improvisor and performance composer to whom Stephane Grappelli gave his most sincere blessing. A veteran of A Prairie Home Companion\, he has done everything from classical improvisation with harpsichord master Layton James to the avant garde with David Byrne\, and extensive collaborative work with groups such as Ballet of the Dolls\, Theatre de la Jeune Lune\, and Zorongo Flamenco. University School of Music\, Schulte studied with Paganini virtuoso Rugierro Ricci. \nSteve Pikal is highly regarded as a first call bass player from the Minnesota Twin Cities area jazz scene. He has had the pleasure backing shows with legendary performers such as Cab Calloway\, Bob Hope\, and Margaret Whiting. Some of his additional playing credits include the Jim Cullum Jazz band\, Butch Miles\, Artie Shaw Orchestra\, the Barbary Coast Dixieland Show band\, Dick Hyman\, Delfeayo Marsalis\, Jon Weber\, Danny Coots\, Brian Holland\, the Wolverines Big band\, Butch Thompson\, Hal Smith\, John Cocuzzi\, Jeff Barnhart\, The Midiri Brothers\, and the Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz band. \nJazz drummer\, Jay Epstein\, has an extensive career as a performer\, recording and touring artist. He’s been on 7 European tours with pianists Bill Carrothers & Giacomo Aula. Some of the notable artists he has performed with include the rock band Gypsy\, Barney Kessel\, Roseanna Vitro\, Manfredo Fest\, Sheila Jordan\, Karrin Allyson\, Kenny Werner\, Howard Levy\, Toots Thielemans\, and Sarah Vaughan.\n“Gypsy Mania\, Central Park\, Roseville. It was amazing to see this kind of Minnesota musical talent\, so dedicated to the fun and energy of 1930s swing jazz\, carry on the tradition with such enthusiasm and skill” Al Don – Pick Six Minneapolis Star Tribune
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/jazz-manouche-for-the-holidays-with-hot-club-mania-quartet/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T200000
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SUMMARY:Nolan Mancl-Saxon & Set Piece
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/nolan-mancl-saxon-set-piece/
LOCATION:The White Squirrel Bar – Saint Paul\, 974 West Seventh Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota 55102
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T180000
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SUMMARY:Mary Cloggins: A Magical\, Musical Holiday Show by the Wild Goose Chase Cloggers
DESCRIPTION:Step in time with Mary Cloggins—a joyful\, high-energy holiday show by Minneapolis’s own Wild Goose Chase Cloggers. Inspired by the whimsy of Mary Poppins\, this 60-minute performance blends precision clog dancing\, live old-time music\, and family-friendly storytelling into a vibrant holiday experience for all ages. \nFollow Mary Cloggins on a magical adventure filled with music\, movement\, laughter\, and heart. A perfect December outing for families\, grandparents\, community groups\, and anyone who loves folk arts\, dance\, or classic stories with a twist. \nShowtimes:\n? Friday\, December 13\, 2025\n⏰ 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM \nLocation:\nBethel Lutheran Church\, 4120 17th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55407 \nTickets:\n?️ Sold at the door — cash or card\n• $15 adults\n• $8 kids\n• Free for ages 5 and under \nFamily-Friendly • Live Music • Holiday Fun • Local Arts
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/mary-cloggins-a-magical-musical-holiday-show-by-the-wild-goose-chase-cloggers/2025-12-13/2/
LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 4120 17th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
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SUMMARY:Red Thread and Ponyfolk Sing Jingle Bells at the Cedar Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/red-thread-and-ponyfolk-sing-jingle-bells-at-the-cedar-cultural-center/
LOCATION:The Cedar Cultural Center\, 416 Cedar Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T213000
DTSTAMP:20251118T190515Z
CREATED:20251118T190515Z
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SUMMARY:Chroma
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/chroma/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T210000
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SUMMARY:Arne Fogel's 5th Annual CROSBY HOLIDAY at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:All of the wonderful songs of the season\, and holiday humor and Crosby holiday history. Plus the good musical times from the Bing Crosby TV shows\, made new by Arne and his friends. Includes “White Christmas”\, of course! \nArne Fogel: Vocals \nRick Carlson: Piano \nSteve Pikal: Bass \nArne Fogel is a 2018 inductee into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame\, and a 2008 inductee into the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame. He appears frequently as a singer at the top jazz venues in the Twin Cities. \nHe has written\, produced and/or appeared in dozens of concert presentations in such venues as Orchestra Hall (where he performed as Rosemary Clooney’s opening act for her penultimate career appearance)\, Bloomington Center For the Arts\, Crooners\, Hanifl Center for the Performing Arts\, Hopkins Center for the Arts\, 3M History Theater\, Phipps Center for the Arts\, The Fitzgerald Theater\, The Capri Theater\, and many other venues throughout the Upper Midwest. \nArne has performed in many live radio concerts and productions\, including three years as a regular performer on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion. Arne has performed on nearly 1\,500 recording sessions as a vocalist on jingles and film soundtracks\, and recorded\, produced\, or co-produced several albums. For 12 years he produced and hosted “Arne Fogel Presents” on the stations of the Minnesota Public Radio network\, and for over 45 years has entertained radio audiences with his programs on SiriusXM\, WWTC-AM\, KLBB-AM\, KTWN-FM\, Netradio.com\, and Bing Crosby Internet Radio. Currently\, Arne appears on KBEM-FM in the Twin Cities.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/arne-fogels-5th-annual-crosby-holiday-at-crooners/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T183000
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SUMMARY:Trench Size Trio
DESCRIPTION: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 a sound and a body of work for close to a decade\, and they are not showing any signs of slowing down. Guitarist/songwriter Tom Reichert is the founder and has been playing with drummer Joey Van Phillips for over two decades. Bassist Jim Anton\, a longtime touring musician for the stars\, has more recently settled down in the Twin Cities and has become a household name to musicians and listeners alike. Together\, the three have developed a very unique sound\, leaning towards a backbeat–heavy sound with a jazz sense of improvisation. Their melodies are catchy and quirky at the same time.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/trench-size-trio-2/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T210000
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SUMMARY:Experimental Jazz on Lafond Presents: Kinney / Broder / Seru / Cartwright
DESCRIPTION:Experimental Jazz on Lafond Presents: Kinney / Broder / Seru / Cartwright \nThursday\, Dec. 11\, 2025\, 7pm \nZion Community Commons: 1697 Lafond Ave.\, St. Paul \nTickets at the door – $15 / $10 students. Cash\, check\, Venmo\, Paypal accepted \nThis show is not wheelchair accessible. \n  \nAndrew Broder is a producer and artist\, who has lived and worked in the Twin Cities for over 20 years. He has made dozens of records\, as Fog\, under his name and other pseudonyms. He has collaborated across the stylistic spectrum\, from hip hop to techno to noise to avant rock\, jazz\, and much in between. Recently\, he has produced tracks for Dua Saleh\, Denzel Curry\, Open Mike Eagle\, Jenny Lewis\, Serengeti\, FPA\, Armand Hammer and has contributed to music by Bon Iver\, Poliça\, Lambchop\, Marijuana Deathsquads\, and much more. You never know what you’re gonna get. \n  \nGeorge Cartwright is a Minnesota-based composer\, performer\, bandleader\, producer and musical collaborator\, with a prolific career spanning over 30 years. His career began in his home state of Mississippi\, shaped by a childhood woven through with early memories of singing in church and learning songs at his grandfather’s knee. He grew up on rock-n-roll and fell in love with jazz after hearing Charles Lloyd’s iconic “Forest Flower\,” and like the British bands that he listened to in high school\, he was also heavily influenced by the blues being played literally in his own backyard of the Mississippi Delta.   \n  \nDavu Seru is an improvising musician\, composer and scholar known primarily for his work on drums. For the past 20+ years he has worked with musicians such as Milo Fine\, George Cartwright\, Nirmala Rajasekar\, Douglas R. Ewart\, Michelle Kinney\, Dean Magraw\, Paul Metzger\, Evan Parker\, Didier Petit\, Babatunde Lea\, Nathan Hanson\, Mankwe Ndosi\, Rafael Toral\, David Boykin\, Donald Washington\, Guillame Seguron\, Tony Hymas\, David Boykin\, Chris Bates\, Catherine Delaunay\, and Nicole Mitchell Gantt. Davu is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) and is Curator of the Givens Collection of African American Literature at University of Minnesota. \n  \nMichelle Kinney’s career began in Minneapolis\, MN\, when she returned home after receiving a BA in music from Northwestern University. During this early phase in her career\, she was recognized and frequently funded as a composer & cellist\, collaborating with Twin Cities choreographers (Laurie Van Wieren)\, filmmakers (Chris Sullivan\, Chicago) and theater artists (Michael Sommers)\, in addition to composing for her own new music ensembles (IMP ORK\, Aphid Bloodbath Consort). In 1989\, she moved to New York City to pursue an MA in Performance Studies at New York University. Michelle lived in NYC for 13 years\, recording and touring Europe and the US with several of her mentors; bridging musical genres and scenes\, from art music (Henry Threadgill\, Butch Morris\, Myra Melford)\, to pop (Sheryl Crow\, Natalie Merchant\, Lou Reed); and composing for dance (Cyrus Khambatta)\, film (Debra Dickson) and theater (Richard Schechner). Michelle returned to the Twin Cities in 2002. In addition to again becoming very actively engaged in the community as a composer and performer\, Michelle is the Musician in Residence for the Dance Program within the University of Minnesota’s Theater Arts and Dance Department.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/experimental-jazz-on-lafond-presents-kinney-broder-seru-cartwright/
LOCATION:Zion Community Commons\, 1697 Lafond Ave.\, St. Paul\, 55104\, United States
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SUMMARY:StableMates: Dale Alexander\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION: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 with a National Jazz Education Award for his outstanding individual performance as a percussionist. By the time he graduated from high school\, he had already performed with the nationally known soul group\, the Temptations. \nIn the ensuing years\, Dale has appeared with virtually every well-known jazz artist in the States. After conquering the drums\, he turned his sights toward the piano studying with Manfredo Fest. \nDale worked as one of the Musical Directors for the Christmas performance from “American Idol on Tour” and is available for national and international engagements. He is also available for both piano and drum lessons in his studio in Chatsworth\, California. \n​In the early 90s\, he was Musical Director for Andiamo’s\, a world class jazz club in Aspen and stayed there until he moved to the Los Angeles area. Dale has performed and recorded with many musical legends like George Benson – Everett Harp – Larry Graham – Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison – Frank Morgan – Billy Eckstine – John Heard Herb Ellis – Phil Upchurch – Eric Burdon (War)- Buddy Miles (Jimmy Hendrix) – Edgar Winter Jimmy Smith – Diane Reeves – Barbara Morrison – Glen Frey – Jimmy Buffet – Billy Taylor – The Temptations – Sheila E – Prince – Andre Cymone – Slash (Guns & Roses) – Jimmy Jam – Terri Lewis – Glen Frey (Eagles) – Robbie Kreiger (The Doors) – Marilyn Manson – John Denver – Motown recording legend Wa Wah Watson.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/stablemates-dale-alexander-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-4/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T203000
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SUMMARY:Karrin Allyson at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Few American jazz singers have had as long and fruitful a relationship with Brazilian music as Karrin Allyson. Her early albums included such classics as “Corcovado” and “One Note Samba”. Then\, her 1999 recording From Paris to Rio split the difference between songs from those musical cities. 2008’s Imagina: Songs of Brazil raised the ante on Rio. Now\, here’s another all-Brazilian outing\, 2024’s A Kiss for Brazil\, featuring the great Bahian singer-guitarist Rosa Passos on two songs.  \nWhat’s remarkable about Allyson’s ongoing foray into these sounds is she has never recorded the same song twice. The song list for A Kiss for Brazil includes Luiz Bonfá’s “Manhã de Carnaval” and Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Wave”. However\, you may wonder why it has taken her so long to get to those oft-performed gems. The answer\, for starters\, is that there’s a bottomless pool of great Brazilian songs to record. Also\, Allyson has engaged in many other pursuits as one of jazz’s most popular and wide-ranging vocalists.  \nNominated for five Grammys\, she has explored bop and blues\, pop and Great American standards\, and written her own songs. Her highly regarded 2001 album Ballads: Remembering John Coltrane beautifully rendered the songs on Trane’s 1963 classic. Her 2004 album\, Wild for You\, is a collection of singer-songwriter pop tunes— “my first love”. Here\, Allyson performs songs by Joni Mitchell\, Cat Stevens\, Carole King\, and Carly Simon. On 2015’s Many a New Day\, she paid tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein alongsode pianist Kenny Barron.  \nMore recently\, she starred in the ambitious 2019 concept recording\, Shoulder to Shoulder: Centennial Tribute to Women’s Suffrage. This was a collection of Suffragist Era songs (plus two of hers).n
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/karrin-allyson-at-dakota-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T200000
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SUMMARY:Christmas With The Champagne Drops at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:A Jazzy\, Bubbly\, Glam Holiday Show\nThe Champagne Drops is a jazz duo made up of singers Leslie Vincent and Emily Dussault. These two celebrated vocalists have performed as The Champagne Drops since 2016. Their holiday show is full to the brim with jazzy classics\, modern hidden gems\, and their signature sparkle and wit. This is a dazzling duo you won’t want to miss. \nLeslie Vincent: Vocals \nEmily Dussault: Vocals \nGeorge Maurer: Piano \nLeslie Vincent is a prolific songwriter and jazz vocalist\, equally at home singing the Great American Songbook and contemporary rock and pop. Her original song “Icetown Blues” was named one of the best songs of 2023 on Jazz.88 and AmericanaUK praised her voice as “Amy Winehouse had she gone full-tilt jazz.” \nEmily Dussault is a singer and actor who has performed at many theatres\, including History Theatre\, Theatre Elision\, Six Points Theatre\, Gremlin Theatre\, and ArtistryMN. She is one half of jazz duo The Champagne Drops alongside Leslie Vincent. \nGeorge Maurer’s versatility on the piano and keyboard lands him all in all kinds of talented company. He arranges music for orchestras and mans the piano for the nationally touring Midtown Men\, starring the original leads of Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys. As a solo pianist\, he has made his mark in jazz and detoured down many other avenues along the way. He also heads up the popular George Maurer Group\, a popular band that mixes just the right proportions of refinement and fun\, playing straight-ahead jazz with their trademark lighthearted flair.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/christmas-with-the-champagne-drops-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Travis Anderson Trio's "A Charlie Brown Chritmas" at the Dakota
DESCRIPTION:This blazingly energetic trio takes on Vince Guaraldi‘s holiday classic\, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Here\, they play the timeless music of Vince Guaraldi\, including “Christmas Time Is Here“ and “Linus and Lucy.” \nWith energy and chops to burn\, The Travis Anderson Trio bring fresh interpretations to standards and more – from Chopin to Mario Bros – they swing like there’s no tomorrow while saluting the great trios of yesterday. \nTravis Anderson has been delighting audiences with his dazzling piano technique and inventive arrangements since 2003. Additionally\, he has taken his unique piano style all over the metro area and beyond. \nSteve Pikal is one of the most in-demand bassists in the region. Adept at many genres\, his joyous stage presence and buoyant playing add an exciting element to every show. \nVersatile\, dynamic\, and hard-swinging\, Nathan Norman is a first-call drummer in the Twin Cities. Also\, he has collaborated with many of the area’s finest artists\, including Bruce Henry\, Debbie Duncan\, Charmin Michelle\, and more. \nA Charlie Brown Christmas is the Emmy and Peabody award-winning story written by St. Paul’s own Charles M. Schulz. This classic has warmed the hearts of millions of fans since it first aired on television nearly sixty years ago. The Christmas special marked the first time Schulz’s classic characters made the jump from the newspaper page to animation. Moreover\, the soundtrack being provided by a jazz trio rather than full orchestra\, originally a budget-conscious decision\, proved to be an inspired choice. Here\, Guaraldi’s songs are as important to the show’s enduring success as the characters themselves.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/travis-anderson-trios-a-charlie-brown-chritmas-at-the-dakota/2025-12-09/2/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Matty Harris with Carranza / Fratzke / Hepola
DESCRIPTION:Multi-woodwind artist Matty Harris brings an all-star quartet to Berlin on his actual 40th birthday! Featuring Eric Carranza (PRINTS\, Jest\, Molly Brandt)\, Erik Fratzke (Happy Apple\, Fake Accent\, Junk Magic) and Chris Hepola (The Real Chuck NORAD\, House on Fire\, Brass Messengers). \nThey will perform many original compositions\, including their new single Farmers Market which was a featured song of the week on Jazz88!
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/matty-harris-with-carranza-fratzke-hepola/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Duo CORDA at MetroNOME
DESCRIPTION:Cellist Jacqueline Ultan and guitarist Pavel Jany Duo will be part of Minnesota Guitar Society Jazz & Fingerstyle Concert Series on Tuesday\, Dec 9th at MetroNOME’s Fingal’s Cave in St Paul. Duo CORDA will take the stage 7:00-9:00 PM following 6:00-7:00 PM performance by Brazilian classical guitarist Alvaro Henrique.\nhttps://www.mnguitar.org/jazz-and-fingerstyle-guitar-series
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/duo-corda-at-metronome/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jingle Jam with Boom Island String Quartet at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a cozy evening filled with music and holiday cheer! Join us as we celebrate the season with your favorite festive tunes\, and of course\, jingle bells for everyone to join in! \nFeaturing the Boom Island String Quartet \nThe Boom Island String Quartet was founded in 2015 by four women who share a passion for bringing high-quality live chamber music to all. With a diverse repertoire spanning from classical favorites to popular songs\, the group is equally at home in offbeat locations as it is in the concert hall. \nboomislandstringquartet.com
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/jingle-jam-with-boom-island-string-quartet-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Will Kjeer Quintet at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:NYC-based pianist and composer Will Kjeer returns to Berlin with an all-star quintet. \nBand Members:\nWill Kjeer – Piano/Compositions\nJake Baldwin – Trumpet\nBryan Murray – Alto Saxophone\nGraydon Peterson – Acoustic Bass\nMiguel Hurtado – Drums \n⊹ \nNYC-based pianist and composer Will Kjeer was once called “a pianist of exceptional heart” by the late\, legendary guitar player Russell Malone. Currently touring with folk legend Judy Collins\, Kjeer is also a member of the prestigious Jazz Artist Diploma ensemble at the Juilliard School\, where he also received a Master of Music degree in 2024. Standing at the crossroads of contemporary jazz\, folk\, and classical music\, he has performed and recorded with artists including Dave King\, Jerry Bergonzi\, Adam Nussbaum\, Sinne Eeg\, and Karrin Allyson\, and he is a regular touring collaborator with the classically trained crossover cello duo Empire Wild. Kjeer has performed his award-winning\, lyrical compositions across the United States at venues including the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts\, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, Ravinia’s Bennett Gordon Hall in Chicago\, and Dizzy’s at Lincoln Center. He has won numerous awards including Ravinia’s Bridges Composition Competition\, the Yamaha Young Performing Artist Competition\, the Angel City Jazz Festival Young Artist Competition\, and the Jazz Fest Bonn International JazzBeet Competition. He is an alumni of Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead and the Steans Music Institute\, and he has performed for Herbie Hancock as a finalist for admission to the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/will-kjeer-quintet-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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