Our annual Super Sunday show of OG Roots & Soul. With: Jordan Carlson, Blair Krivanek, and St. Nick Salisbury. If you got no skin in the big game, come on […]

Acoustic Jazz Versions of Motown Favorites Swinging Motown celebrates Black History Month performing songs from the immortal Motown Records that highlight the African American experience. Some of the renowned artists highlighted include Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder. The songs are performed with a unique acoustic jazz flavor, which audiences have found to be […]

A rare and special acoustic show! For one night only, Eric Gales sets his blistering electric guitar work aside for his equally brilliant acoustic playing. Here, Gales retains his trademark intensity and dynamism, allowing his virtuosic playing to shine in a different way.  Eric Gales is a blues firebrand whose passion, power, and virtuosity have shaped one […]

Brothers Brian and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn play harmony-rich folk music influenced by traditional Irish music. Performing as Ye Vagabonds, the duo is part of an emerging scene of Irish folk musicians, alongside Lankum, John Francis Flynn, and Landless. This is the brothers’ first time performing at The Cedar.

PK Mayo grew up in the mining town of Eveleth. From an early age, when he was known as Paul Kennedy Mayasich, he soaked up a wide range of diverse styles of music coming over the airwaves of the local college radio station, KUMD. Mayo has played behind a veritable who’s who of rock, blues […]

Clayton Joseph Chenier is Creole music royalty. His father, the legendary Clifton Chenier, invented the style of music we know today as Zydeco. Moreover, Clifton is the first Creole musician to be recognized with a Grammy Award. Raised in this indigenous American culture with its own distinctive language, cuisine and music, C.J. delivers soulful vocals along […]

Pop, Jazz and Female Empowerment Join The Champagne Drops (Leslie Vincent and Emily Dussault) for a celebration of female friendship, the joys of girlhood, and iconic women everywhere. The gals, their band, and some special guests will be belting your favorites, including pop, musical theater, jazz, and folk. Wear pink or red and get your […]

Niloufar Shiri and Kyle Motl perform at 7pm at Arts on Lafond

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 Magraw, bassist Chris Bates, and drummer Jay Epstein, the trio is known for its explosive creativity, soulful interplay, and a sound that stretches from deep […]

European and American Songs and Instrumentals Diane Jarvi joins Cafe Accordion Orchestra for an evening of heart-felt songs and tunes. Diane will sing passionate songs in French, Finnish, Spanish and English while the band provides Latin rhythms, cool swing and a Parisian flair. Diane Jarvi: Vocals Dan Newton: Accordion and Vocals Eric Mohring: Mandolin, Fiddle […]

A Night of Romantic Jazz Standards Minnesota’s finest create a beautiful atmosphere for Valentine’s week. Jana Anderson: Vocals Dale Alexander: Piano Bill Chouinard: Bass Jason Weisman: Sax Jana Anderson was offered a record deal with her jazz standards CD. At the time, she opted to go on tour with Fleetwood Mac as their back up singer […]

In difficult times, music can be a powerful tool to re-energize the spirit and strengthen community connections. 32nd Street Jazz will be back at Fingal's Cave, the music venue on the lower level of MetroNOME Brewery in St. Paul, on Friday the 13th of February, performing two special sets of music for the times we […]

Tall Tales is an all-star quartet focused on performing the music of guitarist Dean Granros. Having lain dormant for several years, Tall Tales will take the music off their two Shifting Paradigm albums and spin it around in new ways. This reunion show at Berlin promises to be an exciting evening full of fresh ideas […]

Lasse Corson will perform two sets of solo piano to set the mood on Valentine’s Day. Lasse Corson is a Minneapolis-born multi-instrumentalist, composer, and sound engineer. He has studied under Bill Charlap and Johnathan Blake, and he has worked at the Kennedy Center with the prestigious Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program directed by Jason Moran. […]

Sophia Shorai is a vocalist driven by an intuitive hunger for the “great song.” As a mainstay of Minneapolis music since 2010, she possesses the rare, chameleonic ability to inhabit any genre. Here, she handles the complex architecture of the Great American Songbook with ease. Equally, she evokes the raw grit of soul, funk, and R&B. […]

MILK… for Valentine’s Day! After a sold out show MILK returns for a special Valentine’s Day show in Fingal’s Cave.

Saturday, February 14, 2026 7 pm Doors // 8 pm Music All Ages $59 ($72.69 w. taxes/fees) VIP Seating (includes pre-show meet & greet from 6:30-7 pm!) $39 ($48.46 w. taxes/fees) Preferred Reserved Seating $44 $29 ($36.92 w. taxes/fees) Advance General Admission $39 ($45 w. taxes/fees) At The Door Martin Zellar and his band return […]

Musical Couples Present A Fun Valentine’s Variety Show! Five talented real-life couples bring their unique brands of music and comedy for a fun, heart-warming, eclectic night of entertainment! Aimee Lee and Boyd Lee Maud Hixson and Rick Carlson Deb Brown and Brian Ziemniak Jennifer Grimm and Joe Cruz Dennis Curley and Jim Robinson

Dakota Andersen is back for his second Valentine's Day show at Jazz Central Studios - and this year, he's thrilled to share the bill with his friend, fellow UNT alum, and new Minnesotan, Lily Alter! The set will feature duets and solo numbers from the Great American Songbook, original compositions, arrangements of standards and pop songs, and the occasional […]

The Cedar Presents ARKANSAUCE and CHICKEN WIRE EMPIRE Sunday, February 15, 2026/ Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM All Ages Standing $22 Advance, $25 Day of Show ABOUT THIS SHOW Bluegrass & Red Hearts. Celebrate (the day after) Valentine’s with two powerhouses of bluegrass: Arkansauce and Chicken Wire Empire. ARKANSAUCE Arkansauce calls forth melodies […]

Come celebrate Mardi Gras & Carnival—the exuberant party before the season of Lent begins—and join us for an afternoon of top-quality jazz at Christ Church Lutheran in Minneapolis. New Orleans has Mardi Gras; Brazil and the Caribbean have Carnival. Celebrate these fabulous musical traditions with a benefit concert at 4:00pm on Sunday, February 16. Bill […]

Pop – Jazz – R and B – Cabaret – Humor – Friendship An evening of switching musical chairs! Patty, Judi, Rachel and Lori are singing the songs that boys have made famous that they’ve ALWAYS wanted to sing! Patty Peterson, Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder and Lori Dokken (members of “the girls,” the “I Am […]

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, […]

6PM DOORS 7PM SHOW Food and beverage menu available the entire show $18 ADVANCE (+taxes/fees) $25 AT THE DOOR (+taxes) Celebrate Mardi Gras with "Feel-Good Music" from the Jack Brass Band, as Wynton Marsalis once said, "If you like your gumbo spicy, and your music hot, check out the Jack Brass Band. The Jack Brass […]

This show is taking place in both the Turf Club and Clown Lounge. Be sure to check out the Mardi Gras celebrations and bands playing on BOTH stages! And sponsored by Jazz88! The Brass Messengers are a Minneapolis street band playing mostly original music inspired by global sources. The BMs formed from the annual rubble […]

Fat Tuesday Party - No Cover

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 […]

Extraordinary vocalist Michael Mayo will accompany himself on piano and keys in his Minnesota debut. ⊹ Whether Michael Mayo is performing with his band, as a guest, or alone with a looper pedal and a piano, the Los Angeles native’s commanding, otherworldly vocalese has been gathering critical and commercial acclaim around the globe. Mayo attended […]

Contemporary Tango, New Music, Cutting-Edge Tango Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet plays the music of contemporary tango composers and the work of iconoclast bandoneonist Astor Piazzolla, carving out their own space […]

Fusion Horn Band New Nostalgia is a Chicago-based instrumental ensemble band formed in 2017. Led by saxophonist and award-winning composer/arranger Neil Carson, this 9-piece “fusion horn band” blends the sophistication of jazz, the accessibility of pop, and the raw intensity of rock into a genre-defying experience. Known for their intricate-yet-catchy arrangements and virtuosic ensemble playing, New Nostalgia delivers a […]

Minneapolis-based pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson, has been called "one of the most exciting and innovative 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 the national music scene. Knutson's long-awaited new jazz trio CD, In […]

Peter Kogan Jazz. Every 2nd Thursday at MetroNOME.

Just for You debuts with an inaugural performance by The Marvelous Leonardo—an intimate evening of live music in low light, where sound, atmosphere, and closeness take center stage. Designed as a deeply personal musical experience, Just for You strips away the excess and invites you into presence. This is music meant to be felt up […]

A duo ensemble born from a childhood friendship in the Midwest, Joe Westerlund (Megafaun, DeYarmond Edison) and Trever Hagen (Bon Iver) have merged their solo work on drums and trumpet into a distinct sound world of melodic, rhythmic, and lush electroacoustic texture. The pair pays respect to this instrumentation’s historical context, while reaching further into […]

An Evening of Beautiful Acoustic Folk Soul Vocalist Bruce Henry and guitarist Dean Magraw unite their extraordinary talents in A New Song — a powerful, acoustic celebration of soul, spirit, and musical alchemy. This duos’ […]

Marc Ribot, guitar Sebastian Steinberg, bass (Soul Coughing) Chad Taylor, drums Briggan Krauss, saxophone (Sexmob) Marc Ribot was never suited to play straight jazz. Ribot realized that in his 20s while trying to bop with veteran organist Jack McDuff. But Ribot soon found his calling—and the core of his mission, really—both in the city’s melting […]

Three-time Grammy-winning ensemble presents an original tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Music for Martin brings the Grammy Award–winning Sounds of Blackness back to the Ordway with one of their most powerful and enduring original works. First premiering on our stage in January 1988, this production was created, arranged, and produced by Gary […]

The Twin Cities Jazz Pop-Up Tour is a new performance series that extends the energy of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival beyond summer in Mears Park into the winter all around town! For this installment of the pop-up tour, Twin Cities Jazz Festival presents the Kevin Gamble Quartet—a high-energy fusion group inspired by funk and […]

Soul & blues sensation Nathan Graham returns to The Parkway by popular demand, this time performing with his full band! ​Minnesota troubadour LAAMAR opens the night with an intimate set. When you think of a singer-songwriter, who comes to mind? Nathan says it probably isn’t somebody who looks like he does, and he wants to […]