Al Di Meola is one of the top guitarists of our time. Here, he has enjoyed a celebrated career that has spanned more than four decades. His fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation, provocative lyrical melodies, and sophisticated harmony are at the heart of his music. Among his myriad critical accolades are multiple Grammys and Grammy nominations. […]
Al Di Meola is one of the top guitarists of our time. Here, he has enjoyed a celebrated career that has spanned more than four decades. His fascination with complex rhythmic […]
“Puuluup are true originals with a cult following. They are doing something pretty unusual, pushing obscure folk material towards the mainstream with a whole lot of panache.” – SONGLINES Puuluup was formed in 2014 by two talharpa enthusiasts Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson. Ramo Teder is a multi-instrumentalist and has been known for his long solo […]
SUNDAY FUN-DAY!! Resident Fingerstyle Guitarist Joe Nicola returns to The White Squirrel Bar! Sunday, May 3rd from 1-4pm. 974 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA *With Special Guests "Rockabilly Mayhem!"
One of today’s most exciting saxophonists celebrates John Coltrane’s centennial! Isaiah Collier is a musical virtuoso in the truest sense of the phrase. He began playing saxophone at age eleven, and his intuitive proficiency earned him attention early on. Ever since, his band Isaiah Collier and The Chosen Few has been turning ears. In 2025 he […]
The Northern Pines Harmony Brigade presents its annual a cappella Harmony Showcase on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West in Plymouth. The evening features championship barbershop quartets and a full chorus of singers from across the country. Open to the public; families and music lovers are welcome.
Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Here, he is hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele.” Moreover, Shimabukuro […]
Nicholas David’s albums sound fantastic. He sounds great on TV. However, nothing compares to the magic, the excitement, the immediacy of seeing him live! He returns with his signature brand of soul-stirring rock music to record a new album. The St. Paul singer/songwriter has been making music from the heart, for the heart for nearly […]
Bobby J's West Bank Social Club plays at Crooners Supper Club for their Under the Tent Series Wednesday May 6th from 7pm to 8:30 pm
Doors open at 4:45 PM for Dinner and Drink service. Marimba prowess Jenny Klukken leads her jazz quartet from her stunning 5 octave marimba; playing audience favorites like Brubeck and […]
Swing Dancing on Thursday Nights Nostalgic Big Band music Join in the Dance or just Enjoy the Music Come on down for the fun times on Thursdays nights Doors open at 6:00pm Swing Dance Lesson at 6:15pm (included with admission) Live music from 7:00 - 10:00 Admission: $15 general admission $10.00 cash / $11.00 card […]
Rick Carlson taught himself to play the piano by studying the vast works of Count Basie and Duke Ellington and capitalizing on a long string of happy accidents. He has also perfected the art of “circular drinking”, whereby he can sip martinis uninterrupted while still playing a cohesive piano solo. He has been the pianist […]
We're taking our Roots & Soul stick down to W. 7th Street's newest venue (I think) Place has a very nice vibe to it so come on down if you can With: Dan Carpel, Blair Krivanek and Greg 'the Hit Man' Schutte
Beech Montana is a new instrumental project helmed by guitarist Joey Hays. Five versatile performers will be performing two sets of improvised music, laying the sonic train tracks in front of them as they go. Expect ambient soundscapes, fierce breakbeats, and a group of skilled artists deep in discovery. Band Members: Joey Hays - Guitar […]
RetroFizz presents their 4th annual all-star tribute to the legendary Burt Bacharach. This year’s special guests will include Leslie Vincent, Dylan Hicks, Willie Wisely, Kijana Gant, Kathleen Johnson, Katie Gearty, […]
Multiple award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Tommy Castro is a California-based blues and rock powerhouse. Here, he captivates audiences with his soul-drenched vocals, searing guitar work, and high-energy live shows. Furthermore, as frontman of the telepathically tight and wildly raucous Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, he’s released seventeen albums. Here, they span a wide stylistic range—from horn-driven […]
Do you like film and video game music? Do you like animals? Do you want to see how little the basic idea of how to accomplish space travel has changed […]
Bryan Nichols is a pianist, composer, and educator based in Minneapolis. Often found playing jazz and improvised music, but at home in a variety of musical worlds, he leads and composes for his own trio, quintet, and nonet in addition to performing, recording, and touring with forward-thinking artists like Nicole Mitchell, Ron Miles, and Olga […]
"A Tribute to Jazz Rock Fusion of the 1970's". Great classics by Chick Corea, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, Weather Report, Steely Dan, Pat Metheny and more. Presented by members of Global Jazz Collegium and featuring vocalist André Neves as a special guest, this dynamic show is the one you don’t want to miss!
The duo ‘Ones and Twos’ featuring bassist Anthony Cox and pianist Jeremy Walker, will play a free benefit concert this Saturday May 9th at 7 pm. The fundraiser supports rent assistance and mutual aid efforts for Twin Cities families. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church opens their Bartsch Room for an evening of wonderful jazz music in […]
SlovCzech is an Eastern European folk-rock band based in the Twin Cities and was founded in 2008 by Petr Bachan (electric & acoustic guitar) from Czech Republic along with Jozef Klobusnik (accordion) from Slovakia. Other members include Mary Larew (violin), Dan Yoon (bass guitar), Ryan Leach (trumpet & keyboard), and homegrown Minnesota members Sara Jeddeloh […]
Veteran guitarist Paul Silbergleit returns to Jazz Central Studios, this time with his regular Milwaukee-based trio, to celebrate their release of The Stillness of July on Calligram Records (Chicago)! Paul along with bassist Clay Schaub and drummer Devin Drobka deliver a cornucopia of original music along with innovative renditions of familiar and off-the-beaten path gems, […]
The original American Roots Revue crew is back! Tonight, experience Gospel, R&B, blues, folk, rock and all stops in between. Here, the scintillating foursome will be backed by a superlative band led […]
Guitarist Robb Henry is introduced to French expatriate violinist Raphaël Fraisse in December 2001 and voila! Parisota Hot Club. Original intention in getting together to explore the music of Django Reinhardt. At this time, it was the first Hot Club of the 2000's devoted to the jazz stylings of Reinhardt and violinist Stephan Grappelli to […]
Guitarist Robb Henry is introduced to French expatriate violinist Raphaël Fraisse in December 2001 and voila! Parisota Hot Club. Original intention in getting together to explore the music of Django Reinhardt. At this time, it was the first Hot Club of the 2000's devoted to the jazz stylings of Reinhardt and violinist Stephan Grappelli to […]
This legendary MN band reunites for Mother’s Day! Women Who Cook will grace the Dakota stage this Mother’s Day, in their first full show since 2002. Forty-four years ago, some of the Twin Cities most accomplished women musicians were assembled for an episode on TPT‘s NightTimes Variety, originally conceived by Marian Moore and Prudence Johnson as […]
Kenny Reichert has spent much of the past decade on the road: driving across North America and Europe, sharing meals with bandmates, and performing gig after gig. His original music has been shaped by those travels and the people he has met along the way. Now based between Minneapolis and Chicago, Reichert will be bringing […]
Lila Ammons, a native of Chicago, has had many musical influences from family to a myriad of musicians and from the musical styles of Mozart to Monk. And she has […]
One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path. Here, he embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism and pop allure. Mehldau has garnered critical acclaim as a bandleader, and major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny, Renee Fleming, and Joshua Redman. Furthermore, Mehldau continues to garner numerous […]
Renee Rosnes, piano Ingrid Jensen, trumpet Nicole Glover, saxophone Noriko Ueda, bass Allison Miller, drums In celebration of Miles Davis’s centennial, the award-winning Artemis explores his monumental impact. Here, they showcase new arrangements largely drawn from the trumpeter’s signature 1960’s period. Furthermore, from introspective moods to free interplay and dramatic shifts, Artemis presents a fascinating look at the many moods […]
Experimental Jazz on Lafond Presents: Ophoven-Baldwin / Linz. Thursday, May 14th, 7pm. Arts on Lafond: 1697 Lafond Ave. St. Paul. Tickets: $15 / $10 students. Cash, check, Venmo, Paypal accepted. This performance is not wheelchair accessible. (Aaron is not performing at this show -but please attend to see amazing experimental jazz!) Noah Ophoven-Baldwin is an […]
