Moore By Four quickly established themselves as a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene upon their 1986 inception. There, they started out at Ruby’s Cabaret in Minneapolis. The group performed sold-out concerts at the Guthrie and Fitzgerald Theaters and went on to tour Europe and Japan. Then, they shared concert billing with Harry Connick,...Read More
Southside Aces are celebrating twenty years performing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. From the early New Orleans of Jelly Roll Morton to the world-changing joys of Louis Armstrong. The barrel house sounds of Preservation Hall to the Crescent City rhythms of rock and roll pioneer Fats Domino. Treat yourself to a century’s...Read More
In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Furthermore, she has become a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views. She also had the opportunity to represent her native Japan with...Read More
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...Read More
Mayyadda is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from Minneapolis. She aspires to use her music to make people slow down, find themselves in another perspective, and feel their way towards individual and collective healing. Further, her sound is an eclectic mix of neo-soul vocals, folksy guitar, pop-style piano with trap beats sprinkled in. She likes...Read More
All of us are broken. However, no one is beyond repair. It’s a philosophy that Walter Trout has lived by during seven volatile decades at the heart of America’s blues-rock scene. The fabled bluesman’s latest album, 2024’s Broken, chronicles the bitter schisms of modern life but refuses to succumb to them. For the last half-century, no matter how...Read More
Award-winning trumpeter, vocalist, songwriter, and producer Keyon Harrold is touring in support of Grammy-nominated recording, 2024’s Foreverland. This crossover album features a bevy of collaborators. These include British R&B vocalist Laura Mvula, emerging young singer Malaya, Common, Robert Glasper and PJ Morton. Harrold first came into the international spotlight as the trumpet voice behind the...Read More
Two-time Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé places the history of African American musical culture at the heart of her work. Based in Montreal, she reflects on the social realities that have influenced the genres of blues, jazz and soul. Moreover, her trilogy highlights the history of African American music. Thus, three albums in quick succession...Read More
Jane Monheit is a jazz and adult contemporary vocalist with a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. Monheit has released many highly acclaimed solo albums, garnering countless awards and accolades. Jane has been an extremely successful bandleader, with over two decades of international touring. Also, she has had the privilege of making music with some...Read More
Get Ready for Next Week’s Concerts Now Larry McDonough Quintet featuring Richard Terrill at Dakota Jazz Club-Monday, August 4th at 7pm, tickets start at $25.47 Bill Simenson Orchestra at Jazz Central Studios- Tuesday, August 5th at 830pm, tickets start at $5 Sheila E & the E-Train at Dakota Jazz Club- Tuesday, August 5th and Thursday...Read More
