As the rising voice of America’s most ethnically diverse generation of young people, singer-songwriter Amanda Pascali writes music that speaks to the experience of growing up as a first-generation American. Blending folk/American influences with Mediterranean, Balkan, and Latin rhythms, Pascali’s songs are powerful tales of America told through the eyes of immigrants and those who […]
Delbert Anderson creates Diné-inspired musical pathways, preserving his cultural music by creating a foundation of new Diné melodies and fusing them through jazz, jam, and funk. Band Members: Delbert Anderson - Trumpet Robert Muller - Piano Khalill Brown - Drums Evan Suiter - Bass ⊹ “By mining traditional Navajo ‘spinning songs’ of love, healing and […]
An Evening of Jazz, Big Band, Swing and Fusion St. Olaf Jazz 1 is the premier undergraduate large jazz ensemble at St. Olaf College. Comprised of 21 members, the award-winning […]
The Belfast Cowboys is a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison. Entering their third decade, they are adept at mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter/guitarist Terry Walsh, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene. They have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds […]
Green Line is a five piece jazz + funk band based in Minneapolis. Aidan Firchow, Colin Fitzsimmons, Matt Healy, Nathan Klaers, and Trevor Loewe met at the University of Minnesota in a jazz combo under the direction of Phil Hey. Since then they have been writing music and playing around the Twin Cities in clubs, […]
An evening of music from Patrick Adkins.
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with City Folk at Ullsperger Brewing in St. Louis Park! City Folk tells stories through folk songs about sailing, whaling, getting conscripted, and getting even. […]
Arne Looks Back Through Songs! A wonderful musical evening of nostalgia and fun! Arne Fogel: Vocals Rick Carlson: Piano Graydon Peterson: Bass & Special Guests! Arne 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 […]
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with City Folk at Padraigs Brewing in Minneapolis! Grab some great Irish beer, delicious food from Potter's Pasties, and enjoy some fun tunes! City Folk tells stories through folk songs about sailing, whaling, getting conscripted, and getting even. Come listen to ballads, shanties, and more from the Celtic world and […]
National blues-rock sensation Corey Stevens and his band are coming to Blaine’s Brookhall Event Center! Iconic guitarist and vocalist behind hits like "Blue Drops of Rain" and "One More Time". […]
Five-piece Twin-Cities jazz fusion group, Du Fromage, mixes funky grooves with rich harmony to create a sonic pallet that is both vibrant and electrifying. Consisting of Mario Javier Aviles (Guitar), Derek Bell (Bass), Joe Bensing (Keys), Maxwell Reichart (Trumpet & Vocals), and Andrew Kist (Drums), the group came together at Minneapolis College, having connected through […]
The Mercer Patterson Quintet, hailing from Michigan, will perform new contemporary originals as well as post-bop favorites. Band Members: Philip Buchman - Drums Mercer Patterson - Piano Connor Hoyt - Saxophone Jack Nissen - Bass Eli Heinen - Trombone The Mercer Patterson Quintet is a contemporary jazz ensemble originating in the Metro Detroit area. They […]
6pm Doors 8pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show. 21+ $25 Adv (+fees/taxes) $30 Doors (+fees/taxes) Presenting a wide range of Ethiojazz classics as well as originals, Yohannes and the band bring the usual exciting performance with an additional flavor of West African songs by Wanaku. It'll also be an occasion to […]
Minnesota Dance Consort (MDC) presents PULSE/impulse: A Curated Contemporary Dance Series (II), a dynamic program featuring new and recent works by contemporary choreographers from the Twin Cities dance community. Performances take place Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Elision Playhouse in […]
The Bethlehem Music Series is featuring the East Coast-based Brass Roots Trio for the fourth free concert of its 2025-2026 season. Exhilarating performances and eclectic programming have established this ensemble of Travis Heath (trumpet and flugelhorn), Douglas Lundeen (French horn and vocals), and Rosetta Sebkus Bacon (piano), as one of the most compelling of the […]
Jazz, Tradition, Cabaret Minnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock, from the freedom of jazz, to the soul of pop and rock. They make it work through offbeat humor and sheer musicianship. The instrumentation is simple: John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic fame on bass; Chan […]
“Come Hear the Jonah Walt Quartet Live! Join us for an eclectic night of jazz music put on by the Jonah Walt Quartet! Throughout the night, the quartet will play some favorite compositions from jazz musicians across eras, as well as the debut of a four-movement suite for quartet written by Jonah Walt and Zach […]
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 […]
Doug and Lori will be joined on stage for each monthly edition by several local artistic luminaries for the ninety-minute extravaganza. You can expect some fantastic music of all styles, […]
Grammy winner Richard Bona is one of the most accomplished international bass players, composers and multi-instrumentalists. With his unique sound and vocal gift he is continuously representing his African origins. Moreover, Bona’s music addresses the continent’s traditions, culture, beauty and issues. His purpose, and Bona’s connection with his audience has turned him into a staple name in […]
NUNNABOVE has been called the “next generation of the Minneapolis sound”. Furthermore, they were featured on season thirteen of America’s Got Talent. The Current calls them “Minneapolis’s latest and greatest.” Additionally, producer Terry Lewis says, “they have many years of music ahead of them”. Also, Jon Bream (Star Tribune) says “they have oodles of talent and potential”. Sounds Of Blackness […]
Grosse Isle is a trio of traditional musicians from Québec and Ireland, comprising Irish uilleann piper Fiachra O’Regan, Québec fiddler/singer Sophie Lavoie, and guitarist André Marchand. Grosse Isle is a group that “represents the musical best of two great cultures”, Ireland and Québec (Roots music Canada). They have been involved in the trad/Celtic/folk scene for more […]
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 […]
Minnesota Music Educators Association is proud to present the All-State Jazz Band at the Dakota. MMEA’s All-State Ensembles are built with 625 accomplished young musicians from 269 programs within the […]
The Paul Hecht Trio will play standards from around the jazz universe and original compositions inspired by the work of David Lynch. Band Members: Paul Hecht - Piano Dan Carpel - Bass Pete James Johnson - Drums ✧ Paul Hecht leads the Pyrography Quintet and other projects throughout the Midwest, creating music that balances compositional […]
6pm Doors / 8pm Showtime Full food and beverage available for this show $22 Adv (+fees/taxes) $30 Doors (+fees/taxes) 21+ LAMP feat. Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger & Ray Paczkowski Interstate jammers LaMP — featuring Vermont-based Russ Lawton (drums) and Ray Paczkowski (keys), alongside Brooklynite Scott Metzger (guitar) — distill singular, road-honed improv instincts into taut, […]
PeterKoganJazzPresents: THE GREAT AMERICAN SWINGBOOK with Maud Hixson and Rick Carlson Thu, Mar 19 @ 7:00PM — 9:15PM The MetroNOME Brewery, 385 Broadway Street, St Paul, MN 55101 An evening […]
Cyrille Aimée grew up in a multilingual household full of music where she danced every day. There, her soundtrack featured the Afro-Caribbean sounds from her mother’s native Dominican Republic. The family home was in Samois-sur-Seine, the location of the Django Reinhardt Festival. Often, the teenage Cyrille would climb out of her bedroom window at night to […]
A Stripped-Down Authentic Sound This is not just a show, this is a Single Release Party for the single, Can’t be Alone by Kaatwalk. Inspired by storytellers like Brandi Carlile, Phoebe Bridgers, and Joni Mitchell, Kaatwalk’s music defies genre boundaries and embraces lived experiences. Her songwriting is personal and reflective which you can hear in songs like “Rum […]
Open Story was launched in 2016, bringing together three local veterans who somehow had never played together before. It’s not as if Dean Magraw, Bryan Nichols or Jay Epstein has extra time to start a new band, keeping busy with numerous projects in leading, collaborative and supporting roles. Yet they found time to come together […]
Americana Songbook, Acoustic Nostalgia Jennifer Eckes and Zachary Scot Johnson will explore some of the great songs from the 1960s and ‘70s that grew from folk music traditions and have […]
“straight-up blues with a razor edge guitar slash.” – Americana Highways Two of the most electrifying forces in modern roots music converge! Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Crowes) joins JD Simo (Chris Isaak, Jack White, Beyoncé, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis). Here, they unite as a soul-shaking trio with powerhouse drummer Adam Abrashoff. Their chemistry is deep, their grooves are dirty, […]
Burning Vocals, Traditional & Contemporary Orchestral Jazz, Swing & Bop The Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra brings together world-class musicianship and cinematic big-band power under the direction of celebrated composer, arranger and pianist Adi Yeshaya, whose credits span Prince, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Burt Bacharach and more. Known for his imaginative orchestrations and bold […]
Figments is trumpeter Ella Grace’s debut album as a leader, featuring seven original contemporary jazz compositions for quintet and sextet. Exploring figments as catalysts for creative expression and themes of coming of age, the music comes to life through performances by some of Chicago’s top emerging jazz artists, taking listeners on a distinctive, cathartic journey. […]
Come join Becca Lozier & Friends as they explore Bebop and Hard Bop classics, focusing on the music of Charlie Parker. For years, Becca has dedicated a large portion of her practice to The Omnibook (A book of Charlie Parker's solos, transcribed) and wishes to venture in to the deep end of that pool with […]
King Pari’s Minneapolis funk pedigree anchors their music. Both Joe and Cameron played alongside some of Prince’s closest associates, and Joe’s previous band was among the last that Prince personally invited to play at Paisley Park. They’ve also been tapped into the national funk and jazz scenes from the beginning – their first gig was […]
Vicki Victoria sings vintage jazz and retro blues, backed by her quartet of the following musicians: Sarah Burk - Piano Andrew Schwandt - Sax Tom Lewis - Bass Greg Schutte - Drums The Lexington, 1096 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN For information on menu, parking, etc.---thelex.com
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 […]
