Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be […]
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Every Tuesday in Indeed's "Ox" taproom, the brewery is hosting an intimate, small-room session of live improvised jazz from some of the Twin Cities favorite acts. It's less of a performance and more of a process—a raw, DIY vibe where you can hang with talented artists as they build something new, right in front of […]
Free
Hear some free free jazz with the Twin Cities dynamic quartet. Magraw, Bates, Kaviraj, Epstein
Free
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4 events,
Phil Kadidlo plays solo piano from 5:30-8:30 every Wednesday at Angelina's Kitchen in Woodbury.
Free
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Open Piano at the Darling welcomes players of all music genres and skill levels. Come and play with us!
Free
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 […]
Free
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Join us for a special night celebrating the debut release from Eau Claire ambient trio Mantis. The band—S. Carey on drums, Jeremy Boettcher on bass, and Scott Burton on guitar and electronics—will guide you through the material from the new release, as well as new unrecorded work. Band Members: Sean Carey - Drums Jeremy Boettcher […] |
6 events,
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The Jugsluggers will be playing on the Nicollet Mall from 12pm til 2:00pm. We will be playing somewhere between 5th and 7th Streets.
Free
Settle into the rhythm of First Thursday Jazz Night at Rail Werks Brewing Depot, where great music and great food meet in perfect harmony. Each month, Don Strong and Thom West bring the taproom to life with smooth jazz, soulful improvisation, and an easygoing energy that turns an ordinary night into something memorable. Whether you’re […]
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StableMates (Dale Alexander: piano, Gary Raynor: bass, & Jay Epstein: drums) have been musical comrades for several decades. Their repertoire is swinging Jazz standards of the Great American Songbook and the classic post-bop material of progressive piano trio. The group was initially formed out of their musical connections with Brazilian pianist Manfredo Fest, with whom […]
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Don’t miss a program that moves from circa 1600 period song to glam rock, Western swing, jug band, and homages to the Second Viennese School. We’ll perform multiple settings of the same texts so you can hear how music changes the play’s world. A playful, genre‑bending evening that illuminates Shakespeare’s music and staging choices, featuring […]
$10
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An evening of music that will resemble a variety of spaces including contemporary jazz, country and more. After the debut of his "Transition Moments" album which was described as sounding “loose and unified with the goal of conjuring the right emotion." Calvin Caron brings his new project “American West Quintet” to the Crooners Dunsmore room.
$25 – $35
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Gold Minefield and Channy Leaneagh return to Berlin to celebrate the release of their collaborative Live at Berlin album, recorded in December 2025 when Leaneagh joined GMF as part of their continuous, improvised set. Leaneagh will open the night by playing her own songs (and covers) from the past 20 years on guitar with some […] |
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Mark Yannie (Sax, Flute, Clarinet) and Dave Martin (Guitar) play a variety of Jazz Styles, Bossa, Latin, Blues www.livemusicjazz.com At the new Coborns Market and Table-- 6130 Sycamore Ln N, Plymouth, MN (Part of The Boulevard development). The Vibe: Performances take place in the designated outdoor patio/performance--Many food options https://www.facebook.com/helloplymouthmn/videos/this-isnt-your-average-grocery-run-cobornsgrocery-market-table-is-now-open-in-pl/927241126691393/ FREE
Free
Join the Medicinal Jazz Band for a monthly residency that’s never the same twice. Sometimes an intimate trio, sometimes a soaring quintet, we blend jazz standards with original tunes. Whether you’re looking for original flavors in your beer or your jazz, we have the right prescription for your first Friday.
Free
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Join the Medicinal Jazz Band for a monthly residency that’s never the same twice. Sometimes an intimate trio, sometimes a soaring quintet, we blend jazz standards with original tunes. Whether you’re looking for original flavors in your beer or your jazz, we have the right prescription for your first Friday.
Free
Jazz/classical artist Mathis Picard will bring his trio to Minneapolis for two nights in support of his new album, Preludes & Fugues (La Reserve Records). Don’t miss this phenomenal talent and his renowned sidemen. Band Members: Mathis Picard - Piano Parker McAllister - Bass Charles Goold - Drums ⊹ Mathis Picard is a French Malagasy […]
$25
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Experience the summer heat as Legends at the Capri welcomes Adam Bohanan on June 6 at 7pm. A Season 26 semifinalist on NBC's The Voice, Adam became a fan favorite on Team Reba for his signature dirty soul style. This powerhouse vocalist effortlessly blends soul, jazz, funk, and R&B with a fun-loving attitude that has […]
$27.38 – $30
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Hosted by Q-Bear & the Fabulous One Featuring DJ Dan Speak and Kimuel Hailey Live Music, Food Trucks, Vendors Bring Lawn Chairs, Wear Purple Gear and No Pets Allowed More info 612-245-6468
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Northern Winds Concert Band is playing LIVE in the garden June 6th from 1-2pm at 1803 Emerson Ave N. This concert is family-friendly, free and apart of a larger celebration that includes food, garden trivia and games, arts and crafts, educational booths, cookie decorating and a lot of other fun activities! Everyone is invited. Bring […]
Free
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The Jugsluggers will be playing at Big Wood Brewery in Vadnais Heights from 6pm til 9pm.
Free
Jazz/classical artist Mathis Picard will bring his trio to Minneapolis for two nights in support of his new album, Preludes & Fugues (La Reserve Records). Don’t miss this phenomenal talent and his renowned sidemen. Band Members: Mathis Picard - Piano Parker McAllister - Bass Charles Goold - Drums ⊹ Mathis Picard is a French Malagasy […]
$25
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2 events,
Sunday Funday! Early Sunday Show at The White Squirrel 1-4pm Opening Act: Fingerstyle guitarist extraordinaire Joe Nicola takes the stage for 1st Sundays Residency at The White Squirrel! Folk, jazz, and American roots blended blended with storytelling! Closing Act: The enigmatic LEON REDBONE! Come start your Sunday afternoon off right!
Free!
Sunday Funday! Early Sunday Show at The White Squirrel 1-4pm Opening Act: Fingerstyle guitarist extraordinaire Joe Nicola takes the stage for 1st Sundays Residency at The White Squirrel! Folk, jazz, and American roots blended blended with storytelling! Closing Act: The enigmatic LEON REDBONE! Come start your Sunday afternoon off right!
Free!
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3 events,
Mumblin' Drew's Oldfangled Orchestrators (MOO) is a 5-piece old-time string band combo from the Twin Cities, MN. From driving fiddle songs, to waltzing clarinet and sax harmonies, they reanimate the music of the early 20th century - weaving together the fringes of ragtime, tin pan alley, and trad jazz. MOO plays every 2nd Monday at […]
Free
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Nancy and Jim Bierma with Matt French play and sing original and popular jazz songs. Then see three veteran improvisors (Mikala Bierma, Julia Weiss, and Nora Neisen) explore the funniest parts of having a job with your Co-Workers’ Improv Show. Mikala, Julia, and Nora will make-up funny songs and lyrics with live jazz accompaniment. Mikala […]
$32.00
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Free Event at Brookview Park in Golden Valley. Latin jazz in the styles of salsa, cha-cha-cha, merengue, cumbia, bolero, and rumba/bembe. Following in the traditions of Poncho Sanchez and Tito Puente in a Quartet setting.
Free
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2 events,
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Every Tuesday in Indeed's "Ox" taproom, the brewery is hosting an intimate, small-room session of live improvised jazz from some of the Twin Cities favorite acts. It's less of a performance and more of a process—a raw, DIY vibe where you can hang with talented artists as they build something new, right in front of […]
Free
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3 events,
Phil Kadidlo plays solo piano from 5:30-8:30 every Wednesday at Angelina's Kitchen in Woodbury.
Free
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Open Piano at the Darling welcomes players of all music genres and skill levels. Come and play with us!
Free
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Vic Volare’s 30th Anniversary & Single Release Party Wednesday, June 10 | Wednesday Night Swing at the Eagles Club – Minneapolis $10 Cover | Dance Lesson 7:00 PM | Vic Volare Quartet 8:00 PM Thirty years of swing comes full circle. Join us Wednesday, June 10th at the Eagles Club as we celebrate Vic Volare’s […]
$10
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5 events,
The Minnesota Irish Music Weekend is a unique festival that pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with learners of all ages for a weekend of workshops, lectures, sessions, and concerts. Our visiting artists are recognized for their musical mastery. They will offer insights and techniques to help learners tap into the deep roots of […] 
Take Your Time Quartet performs straight-ahead jazz rooted in swing, bebop, and the Great American Songbook. Featuring saxophone, guitar, bass, and drums, the group brings an intimate small-combo sound shaped by melodic interplay, relaxed swing, and conversational improvisation. Join us every third Thursday from 1:00pm–2:30pm at Showtime Studio and Coffee in Roseville, Minnesota. Free admission. […]
Free
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BluLuna was formed by four veteran musicians out of their love for myriad genres of the jazz idiom without restraining themselves to one specific branch of the music. By focusing on familiar melodic compositions, this bias-free approach has allowed them to concentrate on playing very fresh and sparkling ideas honoring the wide range of America's […]
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From local favorites to emerging new talent, the Sunset Series is a showcase for great talent from all genres. Join us Thursday evenings, mid-June though mid-August at 7pm in Downtown Park, 40 Ninth Avenue S, Hopkins. Bring a chair and some friends! If there's rain, we'll announce we’re moving indoors by 3pm day of concert. […]
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Bluluna features four of the Twin City's best known, longest tenured jazz musicians. Led by guitarist Dean Magraw, the other players are Rick Carlson, piano, Steve Pikal, bass, and Jay Epstein on drums. This will be the first time the quartet has featured a vocalist, in this concert another local vocalist legend, Connie Evingson.
$35
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Born and raised in South Carolina, Amy has become a familiar face in the vibrant music scene of the Twin Cities. Since migrating west after college, she’s been entertaining audiences with her dreamy keys and soulful vocals at local breweries, bars, festivals and events. Amy’s musical journey began early, pounding out tunes by Gladys Knight […]
$10
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Lochtune is a Lakeville, Minnesota–based folk ensemble performing songs and tunes from Scotland, Ireland, and the wider English-speaking folk tradition. Known for rich vocal harmonies, lively pub energy, and audience participation, the band blends centuries-old ballads with modern folk favorites, treating tradition as something living and shared. The Dubliner Pub is located at 2162 University […]
Free
After a year and a half break in live performances from March 2020 through July 2021 due to the pandemic, Parisota Hot Club and the Robb Henry Trio are back to work once again. See the dates page for upcoming 2022 performances. Although best known for his recent work with Parisota Hot Club, a band […]
Free
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A spontaneous, vivid performance by some of Minnesota’s most stellar gypsy-jazz artists played in the Django Reinhardt French swing tradition of the 1930’s. Hot Club Mania features an exceptional stylistic dimension with prodigious improvisation – a group not to be missed. The ensemble includes the unmistakable mastery of jazz violinist Gary Schulte, plus the diverse […]
Free
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Poetry and music gathering to imagine kinship with the untamable, to celebrate questions and the wonder they open. Join us for a night that listens to the wilderness inside and around us.
$15
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2 events,
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Vocalist Debbie O'Keefe and the Hot Toddies — an 11-piece band — celebrate the music and legacy of the legendary Peggy Lee in a 20-song tribute spanning her remarkable career in American jazz and pop. Tickets at croonersmn.com.
$25.00 – $35.00
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Live Music Monday - Outdoors at Waldmann Brewery - Joe Nicola plays the oldest Saloon in Minnesota! Fingerstyle Guitarist Joe Nicola will perform his Old-Timey, Blues, Ragtime, and Jazz tunes on our outdoor patio from 7pm-8:30pm! Come enjoy timeless tunes at one of the oldest taverns in the state
Free!
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2 events,
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Every Tuesday in Indeed's "Ox" taproom, the brewery is hosting an intimate, small-room session of live improvised jazz from some of the Twin Cities favorite acts. It's less of a performance and more of a process—a raw, DIY vibe where you can hang with talented artists as they build something new, right in front of […]
Free
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5 events,
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Composing guitarist and singer John Penny and the Virtual Band bring an eclectic mix of music to the Tunes on The Turf Music Series with original World Jazz, Cinematic Jazz, and American Roots music. With decades of experience playing Jazz and scoring music for film and theater, Penny’s evolving project brings custom backing soundscapes with […]
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1:00 Doors Open 1:00 The Rolling River Revue The Rolling River Revue is a Minnesota River Valley “supergroup” featuring local favorites Troy Koester and Dirt Roads, Farmer Josh and Forrest Hunter. Built around homegrown songs, familiar faces, and the shared spirit of the river valley music scene, the Revue brings a one-of-a-kind hometown set that […]
Phil Kadidlo plays solo piano from 5:30-8:30 every Wednesday at Angelina's Kitchen in Woodbury.
Free
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Open Piano at the Darling welcomes players of all music genres and skill levels. Come and play with us!
Free
-
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 […] |
4 events,
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POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY, 6/18 Swingin’ On A Star gives a free outdoor concert in St Anthony Park, Thursday, June 18, 6:00 - 8:00. Just outside St Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Ave, St Paul. Free fresh baked cookies. Hosted by Kim and Paul Durkee. Feel free to bring a chair, a blanket, beverages and […]
Free
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Jim Witzel grew up in the north-Bay Area town of San Rafael and began learning guitar at age twelve. While attending SF State he was fortunate to study with Bay Area alto-saxophonist legend John Handy. After graduation Jim free-lanced extensively around the Bay Area, working clubs and concerts as both a leader and sideman with […]
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From local favorites to emerging new talent, the Sunset Series is a showcase for great talent from all genres. Join us Thursday evenings, mid-June though mid-August at 7pm in Downtown Park, 40 Ninth Avenue S, Hopkins. Bring a chair and some friends! If there's rain, we'll announce we’re moving indoors by 3pm day of concert. […]
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PeterKoganJazzPresents: THE PETER KOGAN QUINTET Thursday, Jun 18 @ 7:00PM — 9:15PM The MetroNOME Brewery, 385 Broadway Street, St Paul, MN 55101 The Peter Kogan Quintet in the acoustically excellent Fingal's Cave on the lower level of the MetroNOME Brewery, playing original music by members of the band and our favorite jazz standards. All are […]
free admission
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Duo CORDA at the TC Jazz Festival 2026 / MN Museum of American Art located just a short walk from Mears Park's main stage. Jacqueline Ultan - cello Pavel Jany - guitar
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A warm, intimate evening of original songwriting under the summer sky. Join us for two distinct voices: Zola Rosenfeld’s tender, literate indie-folk and Carl Franzen’s wide‑ranging, story-driven songs.
$15
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8 events,
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The 28th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival presents The Mary Louise Knutson Trio featuring pianist Mary Louise Knutson, bassist Dan Carpel, and drummer Greg Schutte.
Free
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Celebrate art, music, and community with 20 Minnesota artists age 50+ and live music by Cornbread Harris & Friends The Many Ways We Are Neighbors: Art About Care, Community, and Connection Opening Reception Saturday, June 20, 2026 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center 1015 N. 4th Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55405 […]
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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 […]
Free
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The Nancy Bierma Trio with Nathan Norman and Jim Bierma will perform 3:00pm Saturday, June 20th on the Twin Cities Jazz Festival's 6th Street Stage. Nancy Bierma has a degree in classical music, is in the Iowa Jazz Hall of Fame, and has led her own jazz groups for many years. She writes her own […]
Free
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A spontaneous, vivid performance by some of Minnesota’s most stellar gypsy-jazz artists played in the Django Reinhardt French swing tradition of the 1930’s. Hot Club Mania features an exceptional stylistic dimension with prodigious improvisation – a group not to be missed. The ensemble includes the unmistakable mastery of jazz violinist Gary Schulte, plus the diverse […]
Free
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Global Jazz Acoustic Quartet will bring sounds of international jazz to the TC Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 20th 7:00-9:00pm at Erta Ale Restaurant, just a short walk from Mears Park's main stage. Pavel Jany-guitar John Croarkin-sax/flute/harmonica Dan Weston-bass Francisco Pancho Lopez-percussion |
1 event,
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Jim Witzel grew up in the north-Bay Area town of San Rafael and began learning guitar at age twelve. While attending SF State he was fortunate to study with Bay Area alto-saxophonist legend John Handy. After graduation Jim free-lanced extensively around the Bay Area, working clubs and concerts as both a leader and sideman with […] |
1 event,
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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 […]
Free
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2 events,
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Every Tuesday in Indeed's "Ox" taproom, the brewery is hosting an intimate, small-room session of live improvised jazz from some of the Twin Cities favorite acts. It's less of a performance and more of a process—a raw, DIY vibe where you can hang with talented artists as they build something new, right in front of […]
Free
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4 events,
Phil Kadidlo plays solo piano from 5:30-8:30 every Wednesday at Angelina's Kitchen in Woodbury.
Free
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Open Piano at the Darling welcomes players of all music genres and skill levels. Come and play with us!
Free
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SWINGIN’ ON A STAR free concert, outdoors WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 6:00-7:30 Jefferson Park, 125 21st Av N, South St Paul. Food trucks and a cool Marketplace! Feel the joy of America’s Swing Era jazz!
Free
Monthly Residency at the Schooner Tavern in South Minneapolis. Join Brian Ziemniak (B3), David Feily (gtr), and Kevin Washington (drums) for 2 sets of exploratory and energetic soul, funk and jazz.
Free
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2 events,
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Dave Hagedorn is a renowned percussionist and educator in the world of classical music. He has performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the United States, including the Minnesota Orchestra, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed with numerous chamber ensembles, including […]
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From local favorites to emerging new talent, the Sunset Series is a showcase for great talent from all genres. Join us Thursday evenings, mid-June though mid-August at 7pm in Downtown Park, 40 Ninth Avenue S, Hopkins. Bring a chair and some friends! If there's rain, we'll announce we’re moving indoors by 3pm day of concert. |
2 events,
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Enjoy an evening with popular band, La Dolce Vita Jazz, performing primarily original jazz tunes and your favorite standards to start your weekend. All are welcome.
Free
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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 […]
Free
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1 event,
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"Laugh and Be Blessed," Gospel Comedy Night, Featuring Shed G, Trina Jeffries, Pierre Douglas, and Juice Sutton. |
1 event,
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Join The Riffin Trio at Dustys for their "Fourth Sunday Residency". Fourth Sunday of every month! 5-8pm, $0!
Free
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1 event,
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The MFB Night Crew is a new-ly formed group with the purpose of offering it’s individuals an opportunity to explore the world of jazz improvisation. The group draws its members […]
Free
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2 events,
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be […]
Every Tuesday in Indeed's "Ox" taproom, the brewery is hosting an intimate, small-room session of live improvised jazz from some of the Twin Cities favorite acts. It's less of a […]
Free
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3 events,
Phil Kadidlo plays solo piano from 5:30-8:30 every Wednesday at Angelina's Kitchen in Woodbury.
Free
-
Open Piano at the Darling welcomes players of all music genres and skill levels. Come and play with us!
Free
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 […]
Free
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2 events,
Settle into the rhythm of First Thursday Jazz Night at Rail Werks Brewing Depot, where great music and great food meet in perfect harmony. Each month, Don Strong and Thom […]
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Uptown Cover-Up is a cover band that has a little something for everyone. Now they are combining forces with Jon Olsen on keys to create a diverse live blues music experience. Join them for a special night of dancing and grooving to a wide variety of blues styles and tempos, from classic to modern! Make […]
$12
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2 events,
Join the Medicinal Jazz Band for a monthly residency that’s never the same twice. Sometimes an intimate trio, sometimes a soaring quintet, we blend jazz standards with original tunes. Whether […]
Free
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Original folk and Americana tunes by a trio of talented Longfellow neighborhood musicians
Free
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4 events,
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Fingerstyle Guitarist Joe Nicola performs Sunday, July 5th at the White Squirrel in Saint Paul. 1-2:30pm Joe Nicola Joe Nicola is a virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist whose expressive technique and emotive playing have captivated audiences across the globe. With a musical career spanning over two decades, Joe has honed a distinctive sound that blends intricate fingerpicking, […]
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Natania Kamin is a charismatic vocalist, songwriter and dancer who is passionate about sharing the music of her native Brazil with American audiences. Ticket To Brasil is a bossa nova, samba and Brazilian jazz project founded by contemporary jazz guitarist and composer Pavel Jany. The group has performed at many national and international jazz events […]
$25
They’re baaaaaack! Those crazy kids from Roseville are storming into Fingal’s Cave AGAIN! If they weren’t great we wouldn’t have them!
$10
They’re baaaaaack! Those crazy kids from Roseville are storming into Fingal’s Cave AGAIN! If they weren’t great we wouldn’t have them!
$10
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