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SUMMARY:Chresten Hyde Trio
DESCRIPTION:Drummer\, multi-instrumentalist\, and songwriter based in Minneapolis.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/chresten-hyde-trio/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Paul Harper Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sax-led quartet playing pieces from Chick Corea\, Thelonius Monk\, John Coltrane\, Wayne Shorter\, & John Abercrombie\, as well some original compositions.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/paul-harper-quartet/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Robb Henry\, Matt Senjem\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlthough best known for his recent work with Parisota Hot Club\, a band he formed in 2001 to explore the music and jazz guitar stylings of French guitarist Django Reinhardt\, Robb’s musical background includes a diverse range of experience. \nRobb’s guitar playing odyssey began in the autumn of 1966 at the age of thirteen when he joined up with the Surfers\, an established teenage rock band from the Hopkins/Minnetonka area. The popular group played many teen dances in the western suburbs of Minneapolis\, recorded a self-produced 45\, and appeared on local KMSP 9 television show “Organ Notes” in late 1966 before dissolving in early 1968. \nLater in the summer of that year\, he fell in with a group of young blues fanatics through a new acquaintance\, singer and blues harp player Reg Clow. This group eventually hooked up with blues singer and harp player Mojo Buford in the winter of 1968-69 and played with him through the summer of 1970. This experience with Mojo\, a Chicago style blues artist and close associate of the legendary Muddy Waters\, proved to be a major influence in Robb’s solo guitar work. Mojo served as a mentor to many young blues players during his time in the Twin Cities. \nIn early 1971 Robb was brought into the Top Forty danceband Brave New World by his old Surfers bandmate Bob Fisher. Worked lounges\, nightclubs\, and bars throughout the 1970’s with groups including Brave New World\, Walter Mitty\, The Philadelphia Story soul review at the Flame Bar\, Inside Straight and Sweet Thing. Gigged at the Longhorn bar with Fingerprints and recorded on Twin/Tone Records. Relocated to Chicago ’79-’84\, worked with songwriter Jessie Roe\, country singer Kent Rose\, legendary new wave singer Jim Desmond\, R&B funk group Frankie Hill and Metropol\, and back to the blues with Big Daddy Kinsey and the Kinsey Report from Gary\, Indiana. \nRelocated back to Minneapolis at the end of 1984\, recorded and played gigs with Tom Bright. Briefly fronted a blues-rock trio called World Wide Hoodoo. Played jazz and pop in the ’90’s with corporate and wedding bands\, did blues gigs and recorded with Cooker John band\, explored new styles and material in solo guitar coffeehouse gigs from 1994 through 2002\, also began teaching private guitar lessons on a regular basis in early 1995 ….met French expatriate and violinist Raphaël Fraisse in 2001 and voila! Parisota Hot Club \nNotable groups: The Surfers ’66-’67… Mojo Buford ’69-’70… Brave New World ’71-’72… Walter Mitty ’73…Philadelphia Story ’75… Inside Straight and Sweet Thing 1976-1977\, Fingerprints ’77-’78… Kent Rose 1980…Desmond ’81… Metropol ’83-’84…Big Daddy Kinsey and the Kinsey Report ’84…Tom Bright 1986-’91… World Wide Hoodoo 1986-’88… Parisota Hot Club 2001 to present… Robb Henry Trio early 2010 to present \nSome memorable performances: “Organ Notes” November 1966 KMSP 9 TV appearance with the Surfers… B.B. King show at the Depot in Minneapolis 1970 with Mojo Buford…opening for U2 at Park West in Chicago 1981 with Desmond….playing Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis with Parisota Hot Club 2005 \nSince early 2010\, he has also been performing a distinctive blend of instrumental music with his self-titled guitar\, bass and drums trio. \nLive sets by this combo are a melting pot of styles steeped in blues\, jazz and ’60’s pop music. Retro noire style movie themes\, à la Henry Mancini and others\, selections by Django Reinhardt\, Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles are standard set features.Familiar melodies\, unexpected excursions\, and sonic surprises reminiscent of vintage psychedelic Brit-Rock\, make for a fluid\, musical landscape.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/robb-henry-matt-senjem-jay-epstein-4/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dean Harrington\, Phil Aaron\, Matt Blake\, Jay Epstein at Volstead's
DESCRIPTION: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 jazz\, tango\, New Orleans jazz and more. He has been a guitar teacher for over 25 years at K & S Conservatory of Music\, the Music Lab in Minneapolis\, and Mount Olivet School of Music in Edina.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dean-harrington-phil-aaron-matt-blake-jay-epstein-at-volsteads/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Framework (Chris Olson\, Chris Bates\, Jay Epstein) at Volstead's
DESCRIPTION:Three of the Twin Cities’ most creative musicians have performed since 1997 as Framework\, specializing in original works and inventive covers of modern jazz heroes​. Framework is one of the most durable jazz alliances and their development is very apparent in their many live appearances and recordings.\n– Jazz Police
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/framework-chris-olson-chris-bates-jay-epstein-at-volsteads/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dean Harrington\, Dean Mikkelson\, Matt Peterson\, Jay Epstein at Volstead's
DESCRIPTION: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 jazz\, tango\, New Orleans jazz and more. He has been a guitar teacher for over 25 years at K & S Conservatory of Music\, the Music Lab in Minneapolis\, and Mount Olivet School of Music in Edina.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dean-harrington-dean-mikkelson-matt-peterson-jay-epstein-at-volsteads/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Bridget Cushman
DESCRIPTION:Settle in for a cozy night of music with Minneapolis based vocalist and singer songwriter\, Bridget Cushman! With influences such as Sara Bareilles\, Lawrence\, and Lake Street Dive\, Cushman will be performing a night of originals and covers that have influenced them at Uptown’s renowned Volstead’s Empourium.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/an-evening-with-bridget-cushman/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bryan Nichols\, Graydon Peterson\, Jay Epstein at Volstead's
DESCRIPTION:Bryan has performed at most music venues in the Twin Cities and Chicago (where he lived from 2001-2005\,) in addition to international festivals including Sons d’Hiver (Paris\, France) and Kerava Jazz Festival (Kerava\, Finland) and local and regional festivals including the Chicago Jazz Festival and the Minnesota Sur Seine Festival. He’s been a regular performer on series like SPCO’s Liquid Music\, and Orchestra Hall’s Atrium Jazz Series. Bryan appears on recent recordings by Zacc Harris\, MANCRUSH\, Molly Dean\, Dead Man Winter\, Gang Font\, Kelly Rossum\, and many more. His most recent album\, a solo piano endeavor entitled  Looking North\,  was released in May 2016 on Shifting Paradigm Records.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/bryan-nichols-graydon-peterson-jay-epstein-at-volsteads/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dean Harrington\, Phil Aaron\, Steve Pikal\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION: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 jazz\, tango\, New Orleans jazz and more. He has been a guitar teacher for over 25 years at K & S Conservatory of Music and more recently Music Lab in Minneapolis.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dean-harrington-phil-aaron-steve-pikal-jay-epstein/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Volstead's Presents: "Just for You" with Marvelous
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDesigned 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 close—shared in the same room\, in the same moment. Walk away grounded\, stirred\, and gently reminded of what it feels like to truly listen. \nWho is Marvelous? \nThe improvisational spirit of Marvelous travels through his piano\, voice and guitar. Steeped in soul & blues\, he conveys heartfelt messages that transcend time. \nHe is inspired by the piano stylings of New Orleans\, the rhythms of Russian dances and the written word of fairy tales. Moreover\, Marvelous creates innovative stories of song in service to the heart. \nThrough his artistry\, he skillfully merges these diverse elements into a seamless tapestry of sound. Further\, Marvelous attends to each performance with presence\, carrying a deep reverence for music history and sonic craftsmanship. He approaches each show with a communal spirit\, with the intention of connecting with other humans. \nBand Members: \nMarvelous- Piano\, Voice \nJovon Williams- Saxophone \nDeCarlo Jackson- Trumpet \nTarek Abdelqader- Drums \nHenry Breen- Bass
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/volsteads-presents-just-for-you-with-marvelous/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Paul Harper\, Phil Aaron\, Tom Lewis\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION:Paul Harper has been at the forefront of improvised music in Minnesota for decades. His sound and style evoke memories of other greats: John Coltrane\, Joe Lovano\, Chris Potter. Hear an ace assemblage of Twin Cities greats play exciting modern music.\nPaul Harper (saxophones)\nPhil Aaron (piano)\nTom Lewis (bass)\nJay Epstein (drums)
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/paul-harper-phil-aaron-tom-lewis-jay-epstein/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Michael O'Brien\, Ian Duerr\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION:Michael O’Brien . Bassist. Composer. Educator Michael O’Brien studied bass under Anthony Cox\, and West African and Haitian percussion under Marc Anderson. Michael has been performing and composing for over a decade with such notables as Gene Pitney\, Dave King\, Jeff Kashiwa\, Todd Reynolds\, Wessel Anderson\, David Binney\, The Jazz Mandolin Project\, Joel Harrison\, Marty Haugin\, Peter Ostroushko\, Christian Howes\, John Van Ohlen\, Hod O’Brien\, Stephanie Nakasian\, Dan Weiss\, Marc Giuliana\, Roseanna Vitro\, Daniel Kelly\, Marc Anderson\, Mary Ellen Childs\, Bruce Henry\, Laura Caviani\, Electropolis\, Clay Moore\, Daniel Alexander Jones\, J. Otis Powell!\, Connie Evingson\, and Prudence Johnson. His compositions are performed by the acclaimed string quartet Ethel\, the Clay Moore trio\, the Kelly Rossum Quintet\, Electropolis\, the April Sellers Dance Collective\, and Karen Lyu and Global Jazz. In June of 2004 Michaels’ composition “Pine” was premired by Ethel at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven\, CT. Ethel debuted “Pine” at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C in January of 2005. Michael has been commissioned by the Jazz is Now Orchestra through the Jerome Foundation. He has had compositions recorded on Kelly Rossums’ “The Party’s Over/Begun” and “Renovation”\, Electropolis’ “More Music for Trips”\, and Karen Lyu and Global Jazz’s “live”. In 2004 Michael received the New Mexico Music Industry Award for Best Remake with the group New York Louie and Friends. The Kelly Rossum Quintets cd “Renovation” was voted one of the top ten cds released in 2004 by the City Pages. The Star and Tribune voted it one of the top ten local releases and one of the top twenty overalll releases of 2004. The Kelly Rossum Quintet were also nominated for the best acoustic jazz group\, and best jazz recording for the 2004 Minnesota Music Awards. Electropolis was nominated for the category of Best New Artist in the 2003 Minnesota Music Awards. O’Brien’s experience includes inter-arts collaborations with The Choreographers Evening in collaboration with Choreographer April Sellers; Three Legged Races’ Summer Blizzard in “La Chanteuse Nubiene” collaborating with playwright Daniel Alexander’ Jones\, the Miami production of “Gershwin the Klezmer”; the Illusion Theater’s productions of “Spirit House” and” Another Song About Paris”; composer Mary Ellen Childs’ percussion and choreography piece\, “Crash”\, the Zorongo Flamenco dance company\, and collaborations with the poet J. Otis Powell! Michael has performed at the IAJE (International Jazz Educators conference)\, PASIC (Percussive Arts Societies International Convention)\, American Composers Forums’ Sonic Circuits Festival\, the Musica Mundi Choir festival and competition\, the LaCrosse Jazz Festival\, and the Twin Cities’ Hot Summer Jazz Festival.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/michael-obrien-ian-duerr-jay-epstein/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Phil Aaron\, Dan Carpel\, Jay Epstein at Volstead's
DESCRIPTION:Phil Aaron has been a mainstay in the Twin Cities jazz scene for over thirty years. Phil has recorded five CD’s and has performed with many national and international musicians\, including Lee Konitz\, Eric Alexander\, Delfeayo Marsalis\, Jim Rotondi\, Jim Snidero\, Byron Stripling\, Kendra Shank\, Evan Christopher\, John Fedchock\, Jackie Allen and Barbara Morrison. He’s an accompanist to many Twin Cities singers and a sideman in a number of instrumental groups. Phil has received local and international recognition as a composer for film and TV\, including numerous Telly Awards\, International Film Festival awards\, an International Monitor award\, and two Midwest Regional Emmys.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/phil-aaron-dan-carpel-jay-epstein-at-volsteads/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Robb Henry\, Matt Senjem\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year !!!
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/robb-henry-matt-senjem-jay-epstein-5/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dale Alexander\, Ted Olsen\, Jay Epstein at Volstead's
DESCRIPTION:At the age of 24\, Dale Alexander 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 with a National Jazz Education Award for his outstanding individual performance as a percussionist. By the time he graduated from high school\, he had already performed with the nationally known soul group\, the Temptations. \nIn the ensuing years\, Dale has appeared with virtually every well-known jazz artist in the States. After conquering the drums\, he turned his sights toward the piano studying with Manfredo Fest. \nDale worked as one of the Musical Directors for the Christmas performance from “American Idol on Tour” and is available for national and international engagements. He is also available for both piano and drum lessons in his studio in Chatsworth\, California. \n​In the early 90s\, he was Musical Director for Andiamo’s\, a world class jazz club in Aspen and stayed there until he moved to the Los Angeles area. Dale has performed and recorded with many musical legends like George Benson – Everett Harp – Larry Graham – Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison – Frank Morgan – Billy Eckstine – John Heard Herb Ellis – Phil Upchurch – Eric Burdon (War)- Buddy Miles (Jimmy Hendrix) – Edgar Winter Jimmy Smith – Diane Reeves – Barbara Morrison – Glen Frey – Jimmy Buffet – Billy Taylor – The Temptations – Sheila E – Prince – Andre Cymone – Slash (Guns & Roses) – Jimmy Jam – Terri Lewis – Glen Frey (Eagles) – Robbie Kreiger (The Doors) – Marilyn Manson – John Denver – Motown recording legend Wa Wah Watson.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dale-alexander-ted-olsen-jay-epstein-at-volsteads/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dean Harrington\, Gary Schulte\, Steve Pikal\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION: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 jazz\, tango\, New Orleans jazz and more. He has been a guitar teacher for over 25 years at K & S Conservatory of Music and more recently Music Lab in Minneapolis.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dean-harrington-gary-schulte-steve-pikal-jay-epstein-2/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dale Alexander\, Matt Peterson\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION:At the age of 24\, Dale Alexander 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 with a National Jazz Education Award for his outstanding individual performance as a percussionist. By the time he graduated from high school\, he had already performed with the nationally known soul group\, the Temptations. \nIn the ensuing years\, Dale has appeared with virtually every well-known jazz artist in the States. After conquering the drums\, he turned his sights toward the piano studying with Manfredo Fest. \nDale worked as one of the Musical Directors for the Christmas performance from “American Idol on Tour” and is available for national and international engagements. He is also available for both piano and drum lessons in his studio in Chatsworth\, California. \n​In the early 90s\, he was Musical Director for Andiamo’s\, a world class jazz club in Aspen and stayed there until he moved to the Los Angeles area. Dale has performed and recorded with many musical legends like George Benson – Everett Harp – Larry Graham – Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison – Frank Morgan – Billy Eckstine – John Heard Herb Ellis – Phil Upchurch – Eric Burdon (War)- Buddy Miles (Jimmy Hendrix) – Edgar Winter Jimmy Smith – Diane Reeves – Barbara Morrison – Glen Frey – Jimmy Buffet – Billy Taylor – The Temptations – Sheila E – Prince – Andre Cymone – Slash (Guns & Roses) – Jimmy Jam – Terri Lewis – Glen Frey (Eagles) – Robbie Kreiger (The Doors) – Marilyn Manson – John Denver – Motown recording legend Wa Wah Watson.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dale-alexander-matt-peterson-jay-epstein-2/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tim Sparks\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION:Tim Sparks has been redefining the acoustic guitar repertoire since he won the National Fingerpicking Championship in 1993 with a ground breaking arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Sparks continues to surprise\, challenge\, and thrill audiences with his diverse repertoire and stunning technique. Equally at home with Country Blues\, Jazz or World Music\, Sparks’ extraordinary ability has earned him an international reputation as one of the most innovative guitarists working today. \nTrained by Segovia protege Jesus Silva\, at the North Carolina School of the Arts\, Sparks has continued to study classical music throughout his career. His adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite has been cited as a significant contribution to solo guitar literature. For Sparks\, it was a labor of love that earned him the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in Winfield\, Kansas in 1993. \nHis wide travels inspired his interest in European and Mediterranean styles\, particularly the music of the Balkans. Upon his return to Minnesota\, Sparks immersed himself in the ethnic music scene\, performing on Oud and Saz in Middle Eastern ensembles and playing guitar in Greek\, Klezmer\, and Sephardic groups. This work culminated in the recording of Sparks’ Balkan Dreams Suite\, a remarkable collection of odd-meter guitar arrangements. \nSparks’ work came to the attention of John Zorn\, the saxophonist\, composer\, and curator of Tzadik Records in New York\, and thereby led to a new cycle of compositions inspired by traditional Jewish melodies. Neshamah (1999) is a solo effort; Tanz\, (2000) which garnered Downbeat Magazine’s highest praise\, five stars; and At the Rebbe’s Table (2002). In 2003\, Tzadik released Masada Guitars\, fea- turing interpretations of John Zorn’s music by Tim\, Bill Frisell\, and Marc Ribot. \nIn recent years\, Sparks’ musical focus has come full circle\, returning to the country blues and classic jazz that served as a springboard for his worldwide guitar explorations. He toured with Dolly Parton in 2005 and recorded Roots\, Rags and Blues for Truefire Acoustic Guitar Workshop. \nSparks released Sidewalk Blues on the ToneWood label in February 2009 and recorded Little Princess\, his fifth CD for Tzadik\, in New York in 2009. Post-Modern Fingerstyle Guitar was released on Truefire in 2011. Sparks released Chasin’ the Boogie\, his 10th acoustic guitar recording on May 30\, 2014 followed by Jukebox Dreamin’ in December 2018.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/tim-sparks-gary-raynor-jay-epstein/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Halloween: Robb Henry\, Matt Senjem\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION:Django meets Djimi!
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LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Paul Harper\, Phil Aaron\, Tom Lewis\, Jay Epstein at Volstead's
DESCRIPTION:Paul Harper\, Phil Aaron\, Tom Lewis\, Jay Epstein at Volstead’s
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/paul-harper-phil-aaron-tom-lewis-jay-epstein-at-volsteads/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dale Alexander\, Christian Swenson\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION:Dale Alexander\, Christian Swenson\, Jay Epstein
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LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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