Kenny Reichert brings his dynamic Chicago quartet to Berlin in celebration and support of his new album, Live in Chicago, out on Jan. 16 via Shifting Paradigm Records. This evening will also serve as a live recording session for new material with the band. Band Members: Dustin Laurenzi - Tenor Saxophone Ethan Philion - Upright […]
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 (TST) has been developing a sound and a body of work for close to a decade and not showing any signs of slowing down. […]
RESONANCE: A RELEASE RESIDENCY by David Feily - Sundays in February Guitarist & composer David Feily explores how new music comes alive in real time. Across three Sundays in February, live performances coincide with the release of brand-new recordings from one of the Twin Cities' top guitarists-two singles and an EP, each with a different […]
Tickets available online, or at the door by card, check or cash. The Mardi Gras Steamers are a New Orleans & Dixieland jazz trio featuring Steve Pikal on bass, Debbie […]
“A potent set of fierce folk blues… joyous and triumphant” – Living Blues According to Atlanta-based blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Tinsley Ellis, his new, first-ever solo acoustic album, 2024’s Naked Truth is […]
Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-Grammy nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs. Additionally, she is celebrated for her winning, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says, “Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. […]
Multi-instrumentalist, mystic, and cosmic voice Laraaji will transport you with the ambient sounds of kalimba, zither, and ecstatic vocal toning. Opener TBA. From busking on the streets of New York City in the late ‘70s and early ’80s to performing improvisational compositions on concert stages and collaborating in interdisciplinary arts events, Laraaji has borne a […]
Suzanne Paris: Vocals Adi Yeshaya: Piano Maggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of seasoned singers and piano players. No cover. Order all of your favorite Crooners drinks and dinner items, experience superb service, and enjoy the great music!
Music From the Heart For the Heart After 5 years in the making, Nicholas David is celebrating his first vinyl release, More Than Music. The St.Paul singer/songwriter has been making music from the heart for the heart for nearly 30 years. Like the mighty Mississippi River, David’s musical journey rocks n rolls like a cosmic current that’s taken […]
Alvaro Henrique and Duo CORDA will perform a night of guitar music.
Pianist Ted Godbout has been building a reputation as a sympathetic accompanist for area vocalists as well as a creative composer and bandleader. He holds a B.A. in Music – Piano Performance from St. John’s University and an M.M. in Jazz Studies from the University of Oregon. A versatile and active musician, Godbout performs frequently […]
6:00-7:00pm Brazilian guitarist Alvaro Henrique 7:00-9:00pm Duo CORDA (Jacqueline Ultan-cello, Pavel Jany-guitar) Fingal's Cave at MetroNOME Brewery in St Paul https://www.mnguitar.org/jazz-and-fingerstyle-guitar-series
A Night of Golden Era Classics 1950-2000 Join us at Crooners Supper Club in Fridley, MN, for “The Crooner,” a soulful evening of timeless jazz, R&B, and classic hits. Featuring the smooth vocals of Ray Covington and an all-star band, this show delivers an elegant journey through beloved melodies and nostalgic charm. Expect an unforgettable […]
Friday, February 27, 2026 Celtic Junction 836 Prior Ave N / St. Paul, MN 55104 / 612-722-7000 https://celticjunction.org/ 7:00. $20. Under 18 free! All-ages Erik Brandt show – album release […]
Lauded French saxophonist Baptiste Herbin makes his Minnesota debut at Berlin. Band Members: Baptiste Herbin - Saxophone Jeremy Boettcher - Bass Pete James Johnson - Drums Kavyesh Kaviraj - Piano ⊹ Originally from Chartres, France, Baptiste Herbin is an incredible jazz saxophonist. He has recorded with great musicians: Keith Brown (Sweet and Lovely, Space Time […]
An Evening of Soulful, Beloved Classics Get ready for a captivating night as Don Powell joins forces with the Adi Yeshaya Trio to deliver a soulful performance of beloved classics. Expect heartfelt renditions of songs like: Love for Sale, I Thought About You, Let It Be Me, Where Is Love?, That Old Black Magic …and many more […]
Dean Harrington earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the U of MN and was a first prize winner in the Schubert Club student scholarship competition. For the last two decades he has been performing music with his own band Mill City Hot Club and other local groups playing swing, gypsy […]
Twin Cities native pianist/composer Dan Cavanagh leads an all-star band featuring six-time Grammy nominee Remy Le Boeuf on alto sax, ECM recording artist Shinya Fukumori on drums, and Twin Cities stalwart Graydon Peterson on bass. The quartet will perform original compositions off Cavanagh's upcoming album, which was recorded in Tokyo in 2025 with Le Boeuf […]
Iron Chops is a sextet lead by guitarist Jon "Woody" Wood. Jon is a long time member of the Minneapolis jazz scene currently living in Milwaukee Wisconsin and studying with classical guitarist Rene Izquierdo. Their performance on 2/28/2026 will feature underplayed jazz tunes like "Relaxing at the Camarillo" and "I Cover The Waterfront" along with […]
Celebrated folk-Americana act The Nadas have amassed a loyal and dedicated following over the past three decades for their engaging live shows and distinctive 70s-meets-90s sound. Blending twangy, Stones-era “country honk” with raw, alt-rock energy and wistful, folk-leaning melodies, their music is as alive as it is authentic. The band brings an intimate duo set […]
Leslie Vincent and Her Band will be playing songs off their soon-to-be-released record, Little Black Book. Leslie will be telling a few extra stories that didn’t make it into songs. Originally conceived as a one-woman show, which makes it even more special to perform in a theater! We hope this music reminds you that love […]
A Brilliant Modern Jazz Orchestra Inatnas Orchestra returns to the Twin Cities after a two-year hiatus! Featuring the music of composers Asuka Kakitani and JC Sanford, the ensemble presents many of the top musicians in the area and will host special guests Mark Urness on bass and Russ Johnson on trumpet, as well as local […]
A vital force in the Minneapolis music scene with reach far beyond it, the Laurels String Quartet has supported stars including Father John Misty, Semisonic, and Ondara but have never stepped out as headliners themselves. This March, that changes! The Laurels will host a five-week residency at Berlin, joined by a rotating cast of exceptional […]
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation’s pivotal art figures. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three. There, his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality, technique, and concept. Downbeat observed that his “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any […]
Pat Donohue and Cafe Accordion Orchestra Sunday, March 15 from 4-6pm at Zion Lutheran Church on 1697 Lafond Ave, St Paul. All proceeds from the event will benefit Open Market, the food justice program […]
Join us on March 2nd at LTD Brewing's Giveback Monday with a fundraiser and school supply drive! Featuring music by local musician Peter Hayward (https://peterhayward.bandcamp.com/), 20% of LTD's total sales […]
A night of exceptional original compositions from three highly-awarded Minnesota artists whose careers span decades, musical genres, and across the globe. What can you expect this first Monday in March? Melody Melody Melody! Featuring Billy McLaughlin, Michael Monroe, and Peter Mayer! Emmy Award-winner and acoustic guitar vanguard, Billy McLaughlin returns to The Parkway with more new […]
Sarah Morris brings her crystalline voice and award-winning Americana songwriting, pairing technical precision with emotional depth that lingers. Here, her stories have been honed from conservatory training to national stages. Molly Dean joins the evening with a genre-blending approach that mixes folk, indie, and singer-songwriter influences. Additionally, Molly will share songs from her latest release Interwoven. Together, […]
6pm Doors 8pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. Seating first comes, first serve. 21+ $15 Adv (+fees/taxes) $22 Doors (+fees/taxes) The Terminal Quartet is an improvising group from the Twin Cities that plays music rooted in the jazz tradition, in a chordless format. Bryan Murray is a proudly weird saxophonist, composer, […]
The Cherry Pit presents an open jam for musicians and music lovers in the Twin Cities. It’s a social hub for Twin Cities creatives, a training ground to refine musicianship, and a vehicle for high-vibrational improvisation. This is not a free-form basement jam or strictly a jazz jam. Our goal is to find an equilibrium […]
The Jugsluggers will be playing the Wooden Ship brewery on Thursday, March 5 from 6pm til 8pm. Venue is located at 3300 West 44th Street in Minneapolis.
In Chicago, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent, world-renowned Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for over thirty years. There, the band’s big sound is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. It’s fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending, along with his rough-edged, soulful […]
Inspired by decades of performing and recording with a cornucopia of heroic Artists, Dean Magraw’s poetic musical dynamism mines the depths of passionate healing melody stirring up textures of the unusual and the familiar as the music weaves the simple story of how we feel right now. “Dean's guitar playing transcends, transports and lifts the […]
The Fuzzy Math nerds return for an evening of fabulous jazz.
Composer/poet JJJJJerome Ellis will share contemplative soundscapes using piano, electronics, and vocals. Opener Mary Hanson Scott will create live compositions with saxophone and electronics, exploring the interplay between sound, the body, the earth, and the cosmos. ⊹ “The five J’s in this multidisciplinary artist’s name represent a central fact of his life and work: He […]
Louis Michot is best known as the fiddle player and lead singer for the Grammy award-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers, but his passion for Louisiana French and local folklore, and sustainability in the fastest disappearing landmass in the world, are what fuel his career as a musician. With two Grammy awards, six film scores, and over […]
Live jazz with vocalist Leslie Vincent, featuring bassist Matt McIntyre and drummer Ben Ehrlich.
Steve Kenny Quintet will play a few selections from the recently released “Blue Chunks” CD intermixed with some crowd-pleasing favorite Jazz Standards selected from the group’s multiple years of performances.
Doug Little & Havana Highlife is a quintet that combines the sizzle of salsa with the harmonic richness of jazz. This project swims the seas between musical genres, showcasing intriguing, entrancing Latin jazz at its best. ⊹ The group is led by saxophonist, flutist, and composer Doug Little. Little has studied in Brazil and Cuba, […]
The Cedar is proud to welcome back folk songwriter Dar Williams, described as "one of America's very best singer-songwriters" by the New Yorker. Her new album is out this September on Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records. “It’s a highway, filled with deep, exotic colors and beautiful delicate things as well as the perils that come […]
John Oates is celebrating twenty-five years as an accomplished solo recording artist. John celebrated this milestone by releasing his newest project, 2025’s self-titled album Oates. Oates is a co-founder of the most successful duo in rock history, Hall & Oates. Thus, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The American Songwriters Hall […]
Red Planet has been lighting up the Twin Cities jazz scene since 2003 with their fearless blend of originals and bold reimaginings of Coltrane, Monk, and Hendrix. Featuring guitarist Dean […]
The Rondo Community Music Series Presents Elisha Phillip Join us for an evening with Elisha Phillip, a dynamic musician, producer, and audio engineer bringing his distinctive sound to the Rondo Community Music Series. Experience the creative world of Minneapolis-based artist Elisha Phillip. Drawing inspiration from his musical family, he began his journey playing drums in church and […]
An Evening of Jazz, Fusion, Comedy Experience the evolution of sound as dizzy brings their “new spin on classic jazz” to the legendary stage at Crooners Dunsmore Room. This high-energy […]
Altan is celebrating forty years on the road, bringing their native music to world-renowned stages. They have played Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, and Dublin’s National Concert Hall. They have also played the famous Glastonbury Festival, Tradfest Temple Bar in Dublin, and Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany. Building on this history, their latest album, 2024’s Donegal, has […]
Come see the Power of 10 Jazz Quartet at The High Hat on Saturday, March 7th from 7pm - 9pm. $10 cover or a 2 drink minimum. The Power of 10 Jazz Quartet brings a bold twist to the classics and the charts. A spin-off of the 10-piece band Power of 10, the quartet delivers a […]
Kent Goodroad and Lou Schwitzer have been musical collaborators for more than 25 years. They are excited to present harmony-rich originals and covers (Jazmine Sullivan, Judith Hill, D'Angelo) alongside Traiveon Dunlap (Mayyadda), Sofia Burke (Boston College ‘25), Jason Wells (St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, 10th Wave) and Miguel Hurtado (Lady Midnight, Ted Olsen Quartet, Your Smith). […]
An Evening of Flamenco, Bossa Nova and Hot Club Jazz Trioamigos will be playing great guitar music from all around the world, from Django Reinhardt to Paco de Lucia. Ryan Picone: Guitar Ben Abrahamson: Guitar Daniel Volovets: Guitar TrioAmigos is a fusion of flamenco, bossa nova and hot club jazz, brought to life through the friendship […]
SHE - by HER. At MetroNome Brewery Celebrate International Women’s Day in song with us! Kristina Mitchell, Louis Berg-Arnold and I are bringing a sweet mix of tunes about Girls, […]
“Nakai is creating… a body of work that could be considered as modern as classical music.” – Focus Magazine R. Carlos Nakai is widely considered the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute. Also, he is the only American Native performer performing in the Indigenous genre to achieve a Platinum Record. His Canyon Trilogy has sold over 1 […]
Storied Canadian songwriters James Keelaghan and David Woodhead come together for a night of award-winning folk music. Called Canada’s finest singer-songwriter by one of the most respected and lauded music journalists of the last 50 years, James Keelaghan is an artist who has proven to be a man for all seasons. As the calendar pages […]
A vital force in the Minneapolis music scene with reach far beyond it, the Laurels String Quartet has supported stars including Father John Misty, Semisonic, and Ondara but have never stepped out as headliners themselves. This March, that changes! The Laurels will host a five-week residency at Berlin, joined by a rotating cast of exceptional […]
Two-time Latin Grammy-winner Antonio Rey (Spain) is widely regarded as one of the top flamenco guitarists of his generation. He is lauded for his stunning virtuosity, impeccable tone, and his lush and soulful compositions. Also, he has won many of Spain’s most prestigious guitar competitions and received numerous awards. For example, Spain’s National Guitar Award, shared by the […]
Open to students of ALL ages who love jazz—everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level, experience, or background. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a pro in another style, there’s something here for YOU. Suggested Donation: $10 for adults, $5 for students. We also ask that you please support our generous hosts by purchasing at least […]
6-7pm Colin Monette (singer-songwriter). 7-9pm Reynold Philipsek with Matt Senjem (jazz).
Award-winning alto saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins burst onto the musical scene in 2020 with his critically acclaimed debut, Omega. October 2024 saw the release of Wilkins’ third album, Blues Blood. Accolades, awards, and critical acclaim have followed with each of Wilkins’ album releases. Omega was named the best new jazz release by The New York Times and best debut jazz album by NPR. […]
For the past 50+ years, GRAMMY Award-winning Cajun legends BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet have been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is notorious […]
This 16 piece band boosts having been on-going for the last 35 years . Originally under the musical direction of arranger/ composer Steve Devich, they have built a library of big band music containing over 450 charts!
