An Evening of Jazz, Big Band, American Music The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble, the premiere jazz touring ensemble of Gustavus Adolphus College led by Dr. Dave Stamps, will take the stage for an unforgettable afternoon of music. The program will showcase important works from the historical American music canon alongside cutting-edge new pieces by today’s most […]
Tina Schlieske, a Midwestern rock mainstay, commands a dedicated and passionate following, especially in her hometown of Minneapolis. She’s best known for fronting the band Tina and the B-Sides. Her inaugural jazz recording, 2024’s The Good Life, sees Schlieske embarking on a transformative jazz odyssey. Here, this is her homage to the greats that have paved the way for […]
If you like Allman Brothers and Skynyrd this show is for you. Daisy Dillman Band’s Pat Frederick leads the way with signature soaring fiddle and vocals. He is joined by a stellar line up of MN’s finest musicians as they tap deep into Southern rock’s grit and soul, country, rock & roll, hillbilly blues and […]
Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray and his band return to Hopkins Center for the Arts along the 2026 Out Driving Around Tour. The Georgia-born, Washington-raised musician first picked up a guitar after seeing The Beatles on TV then, having witnessed Jimi Hendrix perform in Seattle, determined that his destiny would also […]
Morgan James has a voice that needs to be heard. After her grandmother heard her sing, the matriarch paid for James’ voice lessons, positive that her granddaughter had talent. However, despite the often-treacherous terrain of the music industry, James has never tired in her quest. There, she has tussled with unimaginative label executives, covered and owned […]
New frontiers fit nicely atop the boundary-breaking career of singer songwriter and slide guitar icon Sonny Landreth. He has performed live with Buddy Guy and John Hiatt in theaters and arenas around the United States. Also, post-New Orleans Jazz Fest jamming on bayou rhythms with Oteil Burbridge and Johnny Vidacovich. Further, he has recorded and played […]
Two Blues legends, one incredible night of music! Ever since Rock & Roll and Blues Hall Of Famer Elvin Bishop first hit the scene with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band back in 1965, he’s blazed his own musical trail. Whether he was playing raw, eye-popping blues, or penning the evergreen radio hit Fooled Around And […]
The award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing it’s hard-driving soulful music (rooted in the Celtic diaspora) with a broad range of global influences.
An Evening of Jazz, Pop, Swing and Humor Twin Cities Favorites Dan Chouinard and Dane Stauffer join forces to salute some noted artists that make the Great Lakes region so […]
“If Louis Armstrong and Doris Day could somehow be the same person, they’d be Bria Skonberg” –Wall Street Journal Bria Skonberg is a Juno-award winning artist, ten-time Downbeat Rising Star, and a Jazz at Lincoln Center Swing! Awardee. Also, she won the 2022 “Legend” Award by the Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook. […]
Kavyesh Kaviraj is a critically acclaimed composer, arranger and pianist living and working in Minnesota. The Twin Cities based musician has worked with several internationally renowned artists, including the likes of Wynton Marsalis, David Sanchez, & Steve Cole. He has collaborated with local jazz legends like Debbie Duncan, Bruce Henry, Babatunde Lea, Kevin Washington & […]
SWINGIN’ ON A STAR plays jazz to put a smile on your face THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 7;00 - 10:00 at the WABASHA STREET CAVES, 215 Wabasha Street S., St Paul. Admission is $10 - $15. Free swing dance lesson at 6:15. Cash bar. Free parking. Come to dance. Come to listen & relax. Come to […]
SaltyDog with guest Spenny & Raenelle of Afflatus Every Thursday In March —– Saltydog is a funk jam Improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads, The Band, those classic country and jam band staples along […]
A Night of Original Jazz, Swing and Blues Join Jazz chanteuse Leslie Vincent and her band for the vinyl release of their latest album, Little Black Book, an intimate portrait of modern-day dating told through the lens of Leslie’s unique lyricism and the timeless styles of jazz and blues. Blake Foster: Guitar Patrick Adkins: Piano Matt McIntyre: […]
“breathing new life into flamenco with a captivating fusion.” – Billboard Latin Maruja Limón is a female sextet from Barcelona known for their vibrant music that blends flamenco, pop, and Latin rhythms. They formed in 2014, and the group composes and arranges their own songs. Moreover, they have performed at festivals and venues across Europe, Morocco, and […]
Pianist/composer Javier Santiago will be performing music from his latest album, Warrior Energy, alongside classic covers and jazz standards. He will display his virtuosic prowess on the acoustic piano as well as experimental electric soundscapes while featuring his stellar band of world-class musicians. Pianist, composer, beatmaker, and popular sideman Javier Santiago is one of the […]
Jake Baldwin is a trumpet player based in Minneapolis, MN. His stylistic versatility has made him one of the busiest freelance trumpet players in the Midwest. You can hear him with groups ranging from the iconic Four Freshmen to the Minnesota Orchestra. In 2023 Jake won a grammy for his contributions to the videogame “Assassin’s […]
A celebration of the music and lives of two giants in 20th century jazz. Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington, and Billy “Swee’Pea” Strayhorn collaborated as composers, arrangers, pianists and bandleaders. Together and separately, they produced such classics as “Take The A Train”, “Sophisticated Lady” and “Lush Life”. Maud Hixson, vocals Rick Carlson, piano Hailed as “gently […]
Minneapolis guitarist, composer, and singer John Penny brings his Virtual Band, AND his Guitar Trio to The High Hat for a unique night of music. Both of Penny’s projects aim to deliver inspiration with original World Jazz and American Roots music. The virtual Band calls on Penny’s background in scoring music for film. From decades […]
The Million Quartet plays original music composed by Steve Million, a jazz pianist who has recorded with Randy Brecker and Chris Potter. The quartet features the dynamic artistry of Mark Feldman on jazz violin along with the deep psychically connected grooves of Bob Rummage and Eric Hochberg. Band Members: Steve Million - Piano/Compositions Mark Feldman - Violin […]
InTune Pop-up Sound Museum is for ALL curious minds!! Come uncover the question-When does sound become music? March 29th at A-Mill Artist Lofts 1pm-7pm Open House style (free!) ! Come ready to listen:)
This event features some of the best poets, spoken word, artists, as well as comedians, writers and others hang together for a free event as a fundraiser to support assistance to those directly benefited by the ICE occupation. It includes Joe Davis, who also performs with his musical combo, the poetic diaspora – although he […]
The name “Peter Kogan’s Monsterful Wonderband” comes from the title track of his 2nd CD “Some Monsterful Wonderthing” which is a sardonic sendoff or the Richard Rogers tune “Something Wonderful”. The septet’s 3 horns, guitar and rhythm provide a many colored palette, which reflects Peter’s long term experience as The Minnesota’s Orchestra’s timpanist. This show […]
“Savion is to tap what Charlie Parker is to jazz” – Herb Alpert Savion Glover brings his revolutionary Project 9 back to the venue he premiered it at, in October 2024! Glover combines live jazz music and percussive movement for an expressive celebration of sound. Here, Glover acts as lead dancer and drummer! At this […]
“infectious energy and joy radiating off the stage” – Adventures in Americana The Foxgloves are an all-women Americana/Newgrass band out of the Twin Cities. Here, they have been a vibrant part of the Midwest music scene since 2019. Their vibrant four-part harmonies share stories that feel weathered and deeply human, whether they are bright and driving, or […]
Dale Alexander at the age of 24 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 […]
“groundbreaking, genre-bending innovative group” – Jazz Guitar Today Mark Lettieri is a six-time nominated, five-time Grammy winning guitarist, composer, producer, and instructor. He creates acclaimed guitar-based instrumental music and is a member of leading instrumental bands Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. Also, he is a session musician proficient in a multitude of styles. Thus, he has recorded and performed in virtually […]
“I want my songs to be heard and experienced, not just listened to,” says cliché-defying, internationally beloved Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon. Cannon is on the cutting edge of today’s contemporary blues […]
Dale Alexander at the age of 24 had a rich and varied musical background than many musicians achieve in a lifetime. Studying with prominent musicians such as Marvin Dahlgren and […]
Larry McDonough saw Bill Evans perform in the 1970s, and Joel Shapira met Jim Hall when he lived in New York City in the early 1990s. Shapira, who now resides […]
Larry McDonough saw Bill Evans perform in the 1970s, and Joel Shapira met Jim Hall when he lived in New York City in the early 1990s. Shapira, who now resides […]
Trombonist/composer Kalia Vandever makes their Minnesota debut at Berlin with a solo performance. Ross Clowser opens and closes the evening with International Anthem–inflected DJ sets. ⊹ Kalia Vandever is a […]
A Night of Hot Club Jazz! Dr. Ryan Anthony Picone, guitarist, composer, and Director of the Twin Cities Djangofest, brings his deep love of the Hot Club tradition to the […]
Blues, Folk, Country and Americana Two Voices – Two Guitars – 100 Stories. The best of songwriters from John Prine, Bonnie Raitt, Mississippi John Hurt, Willie Nelson, Guy Clark and Bruce Springsteen. The […]
The Harry Scott Quintet will perform one and a half hours of originals, and new arrangements of standards. Harry Scott is an up and coming pianist and composer based in […]
The Steve Kenny Quintet will play selections from their recently released Blue Chunks album intermixed with some crowd-pleasing favorite jazz standards. There may be some Coltrane! Band Members: Steve Kenny […]
The Jugsluggers (Bryan Iwamoto and Tom Cornish) will be playing at Elm Creek Brewing on Saturday (April 4) from 6pm til 9pm.
Singer/pianist Andrew Walesch encapsulates the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy, like many before him. Leading his all-star big band, showman Walesch kidnaps the Blue Eyes […]
Mei Semones' sweetly evocative blend of jazz, bossa nova and math-y indie rock is not only a way for her to find solace in her favorite genres, but is an […]
Jane Siberry is one of Canada’s most original and influential singer-songwriters. Best known for transcendent works like “Calling All Angels”, “Love Is Everything”, and the iconic “Mimi on the Beach”, she has created a singular body of work that defies categorization. Her haunting contribution to The Crow soundtrack, “It Can’t Rain All the Time”, continues to resonate three […]
Kevin Washington joins two of his former students in performing at Berlin. Band Members: Kevin Washington - Drums Laeton Olaleye - Saxophone Callum Schultz - Bass ⊹ One of the Twin Cities’ most versatile musicians, drummer Kevin Washington makes jazz for the future. He often incorporates other genres, from Afro-Latin music to hip-hop and R&B […]
Incomparable guitarist and composer Mary Halvorson brings Canis Major to the Cedar stage for the first time. Dave Adewumi (trumpet), Henry Fraser (bass), Tomas Fujiwara (drums) round out the quartet. There’s a theory of record production that says the best results come shortly after musicians have encountered a piece for the first time. That’s when […]
Ladysmith Black Mambazo has performed for millions of people, singing a message of peace, love and harmony. With their 2024 release, Soothe My Soul… Songs From Our South African Church, the group puts their spin on gospel music. The year 2025 marks the sixty-fifth anniversary of Joseph Shabalala forming Ladysmith Black Mambazo. His group conquered all of […]
Yagody is a Ukrainian group dedicated to performing both traditional and contemporary folk music from the East. “A concert with Yagódy is a ritual ... there is the breathing of the wind in the field, a sound like the voice of our ancestors. The listeners are enveloped in living energy and musical trance. A dance […]
Jazz Standards you Know and Love! Ahmed Abdulkarim and The Creators bring an unforgettable evening of world-class jazz in celebration of Ahmed’s 91st birthday. A master of the trumpet, Ahmed’s sound reflects the rich traditions of legends like Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie, blending soulful improvisation with timeless classics such as “Autumn Leaves” and “Blue Monk.” […]
April 8th, don’t miss the final Lakeville residency set of Saxophunk at the Chart House in Lakeville. Hear original material plus covers from saxophone icons and a new take on […]
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 6:30 pm Doors // 7:30 pm Music All Ages $69 ($84.24 w. taxes/fees) Premium Seating $59 ($72.69 w. taxes/fees) Preferred Reserved Seating $49 ($60 w. taxes/fees) Advance General Admission $54 ($62 w. taxes/fees) At The Door General Admission $75 ($93.04 w. taxes/fees) Post-Show Meet & Greet Uplift (includes exclusive meet & […]
The legend returns to The Parkway! Jimmy Webb is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, composer, and singer known worldwide as a master of his trade. Dubbed a modern-day Gershwin/Porter/Berlin, he is a bona fide progenitor of the Great American Songbook. His timeless hits continue to be performed and recorded by the industry's biggest names, and his […]
Over the course of a music career that is approaching its 40-year mark, Adi Yeshaya has earned international recognition as an arranger, composer and orchestrator. He has collaborated with renowned artists, including Prince, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Doc Severinsen and Burt Bacharach. In addition, he has been arranging music for NBC The Voice. […]
Expressive, Groovy, Mainstream to Modern An Evening of Expressive, Groovy Jazz Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson has been called “one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time.” Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on […]
