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Pogo Ballet w. Earload, Nemississy
Pogo Ballet w. Earload, Nemississy
1pm: Earload (https://www.facebook.com/earload85) -Classic and Obscure rock covers. A Dad Band with Issues. 2pm: Pogo Ballet (https://www.facebook.com/pogoballet) -HIgh energy Classic Alternative & Power Pop covers for highly caffeinated people. 3pm: Nemississy (https://www.facebook.com/nmsssy) -Original Rock & roll/punk/post punk with a little surfy goodness sprinkled in.
The Inland Seas
The Inland Seas
Celtic/Americana ensemble with lush vocals, whistle, guitar, bouzouki, mandolin & percussion. Featuring Jae Bea, Kamela Lise, and Drew Kelly.
THE BURL BENEFIT
THE BURL BENEFIT
Besides being a huge music fan and a supporter of many local bands and clubs, Burl Gilyard is also a longtime Twin Cities writer going back to the Minnesota Daily and the Twin Cities Reader.
The Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra
The Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. Great Latin Jazz! Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac Santiago, the Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra combines the drama of big band jazz, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished professional musicians. Woodwinds: Pete Whitman, Clay Pufahl, Joe Mayo, Dave Brattain, Denny Carlson Trumpets: Riley Helgeson, Geoff Senn, Josh May, Jake Baldwin Bones: Pete Enblom, John Olson, Matt Echols, Mike Haynes Rhythm : Joe Strachan (piano), Graydon Peterson (bass), Pete James johnson (drum set), Mac Santiago (congas), Craig Hill (bongos & percussion), Dylan Nau (guitar) The combination of Latin and Jazz music dates back to the days of Jelly Roll Morton and his “latin tinge.” During the late 30’s and 40’s in New York City, the work of Mario Bauza with the Machito Orchestra and the famous collaboration between Dizzy Gillespie and Chano Pozo solidified a new genre in the United States. Artists such as Tito Puente, the Palemieri brothers, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Mongo Santamaria continued to develop the genre through the 50’s and 60’s. Latin Jazz was ushered into the current age by musicians like Pancho Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, and Sérgio Mendes. The Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra is proud to uphold Afro-Cuban, Mambo, Salsa, Samba, Bossa Nova and Boogaloo rhythms in the large jazz ensemble format, while investing in new voices by commissioning new works from the Twin Cities’ most talented composers and arrangers. tcljo.com
Jon Edwards
Jon Edwards
Jon Edwards is a folk/blues musician out of Duluth, Minnesota. Inspired by the likes of Charlie Parr, “Spider” John Koerner, and Dave Van Ronk, he blends traditional tunes with originals.
Giant Valley String Band w. Half Baked *Outside Stage
Giant Valley String Band w. Half Baked *Outside Stage
Giant Valley String Band is a Twin Cities acoustic group playing an eclectic mix of covers and originals in bluegrass, Americana, and other roots genres. Erika Janik – banjo, Matt Jensen – mandolin, Nate Hess – fiddle and guitar, Noelle Haland – guitar, Ted Haland – dobro and bass, Debra Pflipsen – guitar, harmonica, accordion, and bass. Half Baked is a supergroup of some of the best musicians in the Minnesota bluegrass and old time music scenes. David Robinson – banjo, AJ Srubas – fiddle, Rina Rossi – bass, Liz Ashworth – mandolin, Clint Birtzer – guitar.
11 events,
Jared Justen w. Nikki Lemire
Jared Justen w. Nikki Lemire
Jared Justen Indie singer-songwriter Jared Justen is not an artist one can easily pigeonhole. He’s known for the refreshing variety and unique intricacy of his songwriting, exploring his own mind and emotional spectrum in carefully crafted, lyrical reflections. An idiosyncratic, highly introspective artist, Justen was raised on a broad mix of late-90s music, ranging from gangsta rap to underground indie rock and everything in between. That diversity still informs his stripped-down, emotionally complex sound, characterized by expansive exploration of mental and musical possibilities. Weaving together elements from a wide range of genres, his genre-defiant boldness evokes pioneering acts like Ben Harper, while his intimate vocal style draws comparisons to folk icons like Devendra Banhart, José González, and Pete Seeger. Nikki Lemire Nikki Lemire spins her life around her music, making space to perform in multiple fields and genres. Her songwriting features her expressive vocals over layered and hypnotic accompaniment. She dives deep into moving themes surrounding motherhood, love and loss. Employing modern harp techniques, loop and electric pedals, her songs sit somewhere between the old folk bedrock of Joan Baez, the musical innovation of Joni Mitchell, and the influential pop stylings of Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift. Nikki artfully shapes the music to her words, creating a sound that refuses to adhere to any one particular genre, somehow feeling old and new at the same time. Nikki performs as a solo artist and with her four piece all-female band of fiddle, upright bass and hand drums weaving intricate textures and harmonies within her luscious soundscape. An accomplished harpist and vocalist, Nikki has spent the past few years diving into the world of songwriting, emerging with songs that delve into her experiences with love, loss, and motherhood. With her classical mastery of the harp, combined with a modern sense of exploration through loops and electric pedals, Lemire has garnered widespread praise and radio play, solidifying her as a rising star in the indie-folk scene.
Monday Night Hootenanny featuring Singer Song Writers at Badger Hill
Monday Night Hootenanny featuring Singer Song Writers at Badger Hill
Hosted by Tim from Gospel & Gravel and Janet Wirth EVERY Monday! Enjoy Live Music Performances from 6:00pm-9:00pm or come show off a talent all your own! All music styles welcome so come on in! Sign up starts at 5:30pm!
The Great Irish Sing-Along
The Great Irish Sing-Along
New! First Monday of every month. Hosted by Paul McCloskey. Instruments are acceptable, but we don’t want an orchestra!
12 events,
The Twins of Franklin with Special Guest Ty Pow of The Holy North at IceHouse MPLS
The Twins of Franklin with Special Guest Ty Pow of The Holy North at IceHouse MPLS
5PM DOORS 6:30PM SHOW Full food and beverage menu available for the show. This is a seated show outside in our courtyard! Join us for a hot summer night of live music from local rockers The Twins of Franklin on one of the most iconic patios in the cities! They’ll be joined by special guest Ty Pow of The Holy North for part of the evening, and will be debuting brand new tunes and vibes after a little Spring hiatus. The Twins of Franklin only have a few local shows lined up for the summer, so if you’ve been itching to catch them live, make sure you add this date to your calendar today! See you and yours at Icehouse on June 12th!
Accordo, Presented by the Schubert Club at IceHouse MPLS
Accordo, Presented by the Schubert Club at IceHouse MPLS
5:30PM DOORS 7:30PM MUSIC $26 ADVANCE (+taxes/fees) KIDS AND STUDENTS FREE Full Food & Beverage Menu is available for the entire show. If you reserved a table, the table is yours for the night. You must purchase a ticket via the Schubert club for table reservations to be honored.
25 events,
Dr. Mambo’s Combo at the Parkway
Dr. Mambo’s Combo at the Parkway
Forever In My Life: A Birthday Tribute to Prince Wednesday, June 4, 20256:30 pm Doors // 7:30 pm MusicAll Ages $45 ($55.38 w. taxes/fees) Advance General Admission $50 ($58 w. taxes/fees) At The Door General Admission Ticket purchases are final and non-refundable Celebrate Prince's birthday with legendary Twin Cities band Dr. Mambo's Combo! Forever In My Life: A Birthday Tribute to Prince features a diverse collection of songs across the many eras and styles of Prince, including his work with The Revolution and The New Power Generation, as well as songs he wrote for other artists. Dr. Mambo’s Combo’s unique relationship with Prince will give the audience a true picture of the artist and the Minneapolis Sound. World renowned Dr. Mambo’s Combo has been performing weekly at Bunkers Music Bar & Grill since 1987 — one of the longest running weekly residencies anywhere in America. The band quickly became Prince’s favorite — playing soul, rock, and r&b music with unmatched passion and fire - and audiences have flocked to their weekly performances ever since. In addition to Prince, many national touring artists often stop by to sit in with the band after their own show — including John Mayer, Sheila E, Stokley, Larry Graham, and Bonnie Raitt. The current band lineup features Julius Collins, Margaret Cox, and Monique Blakey on lead vocals; Sonny Thompson on bass; Brian Ziemniak on keys; Geoff LeCrone on guitar; and Peter Suttman on drums.
Harold’s House Party Residency at 331w/guest
Harold’s House Party Residency at 331w/guest
Weekly radio show on KFAI Radio 90.3 (4-6pm) The party continues at 331Club
The $10,000 Comedy Competition: Round 1 – Heat 1
The $10,000 Comedy Competition: Round 1 – Heat 1
Forty talented comics from all over the world compete for a $10,000 prize pool 3rd Annual Loons on the Lake Comedy Competition We’ve scoured the country, searching high and low for untapped talent—join us for Heat 1, as 8 great comedians from across the U.S. compete to advance to the next round and keep their dreams of the $10,000 GRAND PRIZE alive in our stand-up comedy competition! www.loonsonthelake.com
The $10,000 Comedy Competition: Round 1 – Heat 2
The $10,000 Comedy Competition: Round 1 – Heat 2
Forty talented comics from all over the world compete for a $10,000 prize pool 3rd Annual Loons on the Lake Comedy Competition We’ve scoured the country, searching high and low for untapped talent—join us for Heat 2, as 8 great comedians from across the U.S. compete to advance to the next round and keep their dreams of the $10,000 GRAND PRIZE alive in our stand-up comedy competition! www.loonsonthelake.com
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Celebration 2025 of Prince
Celebration 2025 of Prince
JUNE 5th - 8th, 2025 Paisley Park & Downtown Minneapolis Performing Artists Special Appearances Eric Leeds Bobby Z. Laura LiPuma Doug Henders St. Paul Peterson Jellybean Johnson Jerome Benton Susannah Melvoin
The $10,000 Comedy Competition: Round 1 – Heat 3
The $10,000 Comedy Competition: Round 1 – Heat 3
Forty talented comics from all over the world compete for a $10,000 prize pool 3rd Annual Loons on the Lake Comedy Competition We’ve scoured the country, searching high and low for untapped talent—join us for Heat 3, as 8 great comedians from across the U.S. compete to advance to the next round and keep their dreams of the $10,000 GRAND PRIZE alive in our stand-up comedy competition! www.loonsonthelake.com
Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth
Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth
Live Music Every Thursday we bring a little Celtic twist to our English pub with Celtic Jam at 7pm! An open jam session available to anyone that wants to join in! Open to all ages and talent levels.
Test Site 67
Test Site 67
Scottie Devlin’s Test Site 67 is a local super group! These guys will make you laugh, dance and listen. Wide range of covers songs and their own. Never a dull moment.
TC Gumbo Jam feat. Eddie Christmas, Demitrious Rallis, Nicholas David, Maxaphone & Dan Ristrom
TC Gumbo Jam feat. Eddie Christmas, Demitrious Rallis, Nicholas David, Maxaphone & Dan Ristrom
Roots, Rock, & Deep Blues 12 Pre-Party
The $10,000 Comedy Competition: Round 1 – Heat 4
The $10,000 Comedy Competition: Round 1 – Heat 4
Forty talented comics from all over the world compete for a $10,000 prize pool 3rd Annual Loons on the Lake Comedy Competition We’ve scoured the country, searching high and low for untapped talent—join us for Heat 4, as 8 great comedians from across the U.S. compete to advance to the next round and keep their dreams of the $10,000 GRAND PRIZE alive in our stand-up comedy competition! www.loonsonthelake.com
Jamie Kennedy: Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival
Jamie Kennedy: Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival
Join us for the Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival featuring Scream One’s Jamie Kennedy Join us for the Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival featuring Scream One’s Jamie Kennedy Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 60 minutes before showtimes. Comedian Jamie Kennedy As seen in “Scream One” and “”Two”, “Malibu’s Most Wanted”, and “The Jamie Kennedy Experiment”, this self-proclaimed Hollywood Wannabe has stories up his sleeves guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat! JamieKennedy.com
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The $10,000 Comedy Competition: Semifinals
The $10,000 Comedy Competition: Semifinals
Ten semi-finalists will perform an additional 8 minutes of new material. Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 60 minutes before showtimes. Comedy Competition Semifinal! We’ve scoured the country, searching high and low for untapped talent—join us for the Semifinals as 10 great comedians from across the U.S. compete to advance to the Finals and keep their dreams of the $10,000 GRAND PRIZE alive in our stand-up comedy competition! 1st place will win grand prize of $5,000 2nd place receives $2,000 3rd, 4th, and 5th place will receive$1,000 each!
The Langer’s Ball
The Langer’s Ball
Playing their own brand of traditional drinking songs and original material, their sound is harder-hitting and bigger than you’d expect it ever could be.
Cedric Burnside at Hook and Ladder
Cedric Burnside at Hook and Ladder
Cedric Burnside began his career drumming for his grandfather, Delta bluesman R.L. Burnside, has won Grammy awards and a National Heritage Fellowship. His music remains deeply connected to his roots, paying homage to his upbringing with a lively combination of rural blues and juke joint R&B. His most recent album Hill Country Love, produced by Luther Dickinson, reflects Burnside’s evolution, blending traditional blues with modern influences.
28 events,
Surly 19th Anniversary Celebration
Surly 19th Anniversary Celebration
Music schedule: 2pm–Dalmatian Club 3pm–Unstable Shapes 4pm–Gramma’s Boyfriend 5pm–Solid Gold 6:15pm–Suburbs 7:30pm–DJ Jake Rudh
The $10,000 Comedy Competition: Finals
The $10,000 Comedy Competition: Finals
Five finalists will perform a final 15 minutes, any material of their choice. Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 60 minutes before showtimes. Comedy Competition Finals! We’ve scoured the country, searching high and low for untapped talent—join us for the Finals as 5 great comedians from across the U.S. compete to win! 1st place will win grand prize of $5,000 2nd place receives $2,000 3rd, 4th, and 5th place will receive$1,000 each!
Jeff Gerbino: Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival
Jeff Gerbino: Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival
Join us for the Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival featuring Jeff Gerbino, the founding father of Twin Cities’ Comedy. Join us for the Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival featuring Jeff Gerbino, the founding father of Twin Cities’ Comedy. Comedian Jeff Gerbino JEFF GERBINO moved from New York to Minneapolis, MN. in the 1970’s. The reason for the move was common among young men of the ’70’s: love of a woman. He also had a love for comedy. The love of a woman provided a 29 year marriage and two children. The love of comedy provided the spark to a new, national comedy industry that was still a laugh embryo. When a small bar in Nordeast Minneapolis advertised a comedy contest, Jeff was the first to sign up for the event. When the event was over he convinced the bar owner to let him do weekly shows in the blue collar room. Comedian Scott Hansen helped Jeff build a show.After a few months comedians starting burrowing their way out of the paneled walls of the dingy nightclub. The St. Paul Pioneer Press called Jeff the “founding father” of the Twin Cities comedy scene as Mickey Finn’s quickly became “the place to be” on Friday and Saturday nights.Jeff moved to L.A. and won the L.A. Professional Comedians Contest, appeared on HBO, Showtime, NBC.CBS and was a featured performer on Air America.
15 events,
Celebration 2025 of Prince
Twin Prop Jane
Twin Prop Jane
Stow away and tuck in for some folk sessions with Tam Maluda of the Northerly Gales and Dee Brust of SisterTree and Purgatory Creek.
Dead on the Block at IceHouse MPLS
Dead on the Block at IceHouse MPLS
1PM DOORS 2PM SHOW TIME Full food and beverage menu available for the show. $30 ADVANCE $40 DAY OF SHOW Please join us for an afternoon and evening of music brought to you by your friends at Jerryapolis. Dead on the Block will feature MANY of the various bands of the members of Jerryapolis!
Honky-Tonk Jump: The Texas Swing Music of Bob Wills
Honky-Tonk Jump: The Texas Swing Music of Bob Wills
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Great Western Swing Jazz With a Cowboy Hat! Dan Newton: Accordion, VocalsRichard Kriehn: Fiddle, VocalsTom Schaefer: FiddleJoe Savage: Pedal steel, VocalsDan Lowinger: GuitarVaughn Asselstine: Upright BassAndrew Bartleson: Drums Dan Newton performed many times on A Prairie Home Companion and played Western swing with various bands since the 1980s. He serves triple duty as the front man, accordionist and lead vocalist. “The crowd of over 600 were roaring their approval beginning the moment they heard the first twang from the stage. Honky-Tonk Jump played old favorites and new tunes with an ease that comes from the many years they’ve all played professionally.” –MIssissippi Music honkytonkjump.com
CROONERS JAZZ: BluLuna – Swing Into Summer!
CROONERS JAZZ: BluLuna – Swing Into Summer!
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Euphoric Swing Jazz 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 1st original sonic art. The result is a startlingly warm delivery of a strong yet hyper-sensitive mélange of enchanting moments. Dean Magraw: GuitarRick Carlson: PianoSteve Pikal: BassJay Epstein: Drums Dean Magraw studied at the University of Minnesota and Berklee College of Music in Boston. He spent five years in Beantown, playing professionally and teaching. After returning to his hometown St. Paul, he’s had a life of music – playing, composing, arranging, producing, & recording. Magraw’s music is impossible to pigeonhole. For 15 years, he was half of a duo with mandolinist Peter Ostroushko. He has collaborated with Masahiro Nitta, who plays the traditional Japanese shamisen; with Nigel Kennedy, Britain’s bad boy of the classical violin; with Nirmala Rajasekar, South Indian vocalist and player of the vina; with the singers Bruce Henry, Ruth MacKenzie, and Claudia Schmidt; with the Irish supergroup Altan. As a jazz cat, he leads his own trio, performs with Chris Bates & Jay Epstein as Red Planet since 2002, and more recently has formed BluLuna. “With four of our favorite musicians comprising BluLuna, we were prepared for a great night of improv. They even exceeded our expectations, as was evidenced by the great audience response!” – Mike Wolsted DeanMagraw.com
The Looney Lutherans in HOTDISH ON THE RANGE: All Hat. No Cattle.
The Looney Lutherans in HOTDISH ON THE RANGE: All Hat. No Cattle.
Outdoor venue | Tent with partially covered patio | Dress for weather |Service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. Comic. Musical Comedy. Audience Interaction. Giddyup! After 20 years on the road together, the Looney Lutherans are saddling up with a “Country and Cowboy” themed show. Segments include Lutheran Cowboy-ish Wisdom and hilarious parodies of classic country songs like “I’m Falling to Pieces.” With loads of laughs and lots of great harmonies, the Looney Lutherans invite you to join them for this hilarious round-up – and you don’t have to be Lutheran (or a Cowboy) to love ‘em. Yee haw! Greta Grosch as Lois Jenson Dorian Chalmers as Ginger Johnson Robbie Mancina as Bella Anderson The Looney Lutherans are all professional actors, singers and improvisors, and the idea for the “Loonies” was cooked up in 2006 when the founding members were appearing in the cast of the hit musical CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES. The Looney Lutherans have since appeared together around the country at Fairs and Festivals, Mother/Daughter Banquets, Community Events, Red Hat Gatherings, Hospital Fundraisers, Customer Appreciation Dinners and at Women’s and Senior Expos, and they are delighted to be returning to Crooner’s! “We had such a wonderful afternoon with you gals! Everyone was still buzzing about it the next day. It was so wonderful to see our seats filled and to hear the laughter in the air. I can see now why everyone says if you get a chance to see you gals perform to go, its worth it!” – Sara / Looney Lutheran Client thelooneylutherans.com
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Defending Democracy with Jerry Newton and Julie Blaha
Defending Democracy with Jerry Newton and Julie Blaha
Join us at Crooners for an amazing night as we celebrate the career of Jerry Newton and hear from State Auditor Julie Blaha. Join us at Crooners for an amazing night as we celebrate the career of Jerry Newton and hear from State Auditor Julie Blaha. Your ticket includes a buffet and dessert!
Monday Night Hootenanny featuring Singer Song Writers at Badger Hill
Monday Night Hootenanny featuring Singer Song Writers at Badger Hill
Hosted by Tim from Gospel & Gravel and Janet Wirth EVERY Monday! Enjoy Live Music Performances from 6:00pm-9:00pm or come show off a talent all your own! All music styles welcome so come on in! Sign up starts at 5:30pm!
23 events,
Harold’s House Party Residency at 331w/Said in Stone
Harold’s House Party Residency at 331w/Said in Stone
Weekly radio show on KFAI Radio 90.3 (4-6pm) The party continues at 331Club
Yacht Rock Night with Private Oates
Yacht Rock Night with Private Oates
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. A Night of Classic Yacht Rock with this Hall & Oates Tribute Private Oates bring all those great smooth 70’s and 80’s sounds to the Belvedere at Crooners! Whether you’re a Maneater, a Rich Girl, or if you Can’t Go for That, Private Oates has your kiss on their list. A great night of music under the stars! Al Church Brian Nanoff Brock Lammers Peter LaVoie Evan Fox Private Oates has been making dreams come true as Minnesota’s premier Hall & Oates tribute band since 2013. These veteran Twin Cities musicians bring the greatest hits of the chart topping yacht rock duo, along with classic selections from Prince, Springsteen, and more.
Emmy Woods, Lake Davi, Tomboyy, and Pine & Fire at Turf Club
Emmy Woods, Lake Davi, Tomboyy, and Pine & Fire at Turf Club
Country Queers Make Do★ Local Show ★
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Country*Oke
Country*Oke
Come sing one with us at COUNTRY-OKE, live-band country karaoke! All are welcome! Talent is optional. Hosted by country artist, Thomas Sticha, and electric guitar mainstay, Dan Lowinger. Backed by the DL4, including: Dan Lowinger – electric guitar Dan Neale – electric guitar Erik Lillestol – bass guitar Ryan Otte (Cole Diamond) – drums
Swamp Twisters 2.0 at Dubliner
Swamp Twisters 2.0 at Dubliner
A group of Twin Cities Blues All-Stars with a combined experience of 670 years of recording, performing locally, nationally and backing national Blues artists.
Sue Scott’s Island of Discarded Women with Flanagan, Poundstone & Grace!
Sue Scott’s Island of Discarded Women with Flanagan, Poundstone & Grace!
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. An Audacious Variety Show Amplifying Women’s Voices! On June 12th, we’re celebrating Taking a Stand with these powerful women! Peggy Flanagan, our rock star Lt. Gov., is now ready to take a stand for Minnesotans nationally by running to be our next US Senator! Our buddy, the hilarious comedian Paula Poundstone, is BACK! Paula takes a stand every time she steps on stage! Our musical guest, Amanda Grace will share richly vibrant songs that reflect her hope that standing up and giving of oneself reinforces the goodness in others. Tiffany Grande will join Amanda on violin. Plus, Island fav, actor Silvia Pontaza and host Sue Scott! Sue Scott: Host Peggy Flanagan: Special guest Paula Poundstone: Comedian Amanda Grace: Musical guest Tiffany Grande: Violinist with Amanda Grace Silvia Pontaza: Actor + Live Real-Time Captioning available at all our shows. Bring your smartphones! Creator, host Sue Scott is a veteran actor, who for 24 years was the female cast member on the public radio show A Prairie Home Companion. Since 2019, Sue has been thoroughly immersed in producing Island of Discarded Women live show & podcast. Special guest Peggy Flanagan is currently Minnesota’s 50th Lieutenant Governor. Throughout her career in state and local government, and as the head of Children’s Defense Fund – Minnesota, Peggy has seen the impact the federal government can have on people’s everyday lives. Being raised by a single mother, it has made a huge impact on hers. As a candidate for US Senate, Peggy is ready to stand up and be a voice for all Minnesotans in Washington. If elected, she’ll be the first Native American woman to ever serve in the U.S. Senate! Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in the feature films Inside Out and Inside Out 2. Musical guest Amanda Grace is a Minnesota native releasing music that drifts between folk, alt- pop/rock and Americana. Her songs, sung with her warm sultry vocals, reflect questions she asks herself regarding the status of her own thoughts. Review: “As she hops from one genre to another, Amanda doesn’t try to change, tweak, alter, or reinvent them. She simply owns them. And that is the secret of making yourself stand apart from the pack.” D. Franklin, The Big Takeover “Island of Discarded Women…a popular happening dedicated to the idea that women’s voices must be heard.” –Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune IslandOfDiscardedWomen.com
Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth
Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth
Live Music Every Thursday we bring a little Celtic twist to our English pub with Celtic Jam at 7pm! An open jam session available to anyone that wants to join in! Open to all ages and talent levels.
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Saint Small, The Mood Swings & Little Man at Hook and Ladder
Saint Small, The Mood Swings & Little Man at Hook and Ladder
Saint Small is throwing a combo reunion, album release and farewell show – a local band trifecta that has probably never been done! Joining in on the festivities are special guests The Mood Swings and Little Man.
Irish Diplomacy
Irish Diplomacy
An eclectic Irish-American band with members from varied facets of the rich Twin Cities music scene.
27 events,
Stone Arch Festival
Stone Arch Festival
Star Tribune Stage 11:00 amSawtooth Witch12:00 pmSmokin Joe1:00 pmUnattractive Giant Monster2:00 pmELOUR3:00 pmChad Atkins4:00 pmPullstring5:00 pmThe Right Here6:00 pmLeslie Rich and Rocket Soul Choir Cities 97.1 Stage 11:00 amAmanda Brown Perry12:00 pmEli Gardiner1:00 pmLeslie Vincent2:00 pmThird Date3:00 pmScott Allen and the List4:00 pmBetty Won’t5:00 pmDanger Pins6:00 pmThe Walker Brothers Sunday, June 15 Star Tribune Stage 11:00 amSawyer’s Dream12:00 pmZoey Says Go1:00 pmCouch Potato Massacre2:00 pmRadiator Girl3:00 pmWillows4:00 pmBurning Blue Rain Cities 97.1 Stage 11:00 amDGS12:00 pmZachary Scott Johnson1:00 pmThe Quantum Mechanics2:00 pmDan Israel3:00 pmJohn Magnuson Trio4:00 pmShug E LOCATIONS: Cities 97.1 Stage is located just north of the Hennepin Ave. Bridge along the Mississippi River. Star Tribune Stage is located just south of the Stone Arch Bridge next to the food court in the parking lot of Mill Ruins Park.
Naughty Northern Album Release Party! at Dog House
Naughty Northern Album Release Party! at Dog House
21+ Professor Fresh, Fat C, Mereness, Avion & Piggy, AJ Stone
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Stone Arch Festival
Zach & Kieran’s Dynamic Duos of the 1960s
Zach & Kieran’s Dynamic Duos of the 1960s
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. 1960s Pop, Rock, Folk and Surf Crooners favourites, Zachary Stevenson and Kieran McCabe return for an unforgettable evening of harmony, history and humor. The dynamic duo will take you on a rock & roll retrospective highlighting the harmonies of the Everly Brothers, the songwriting of Simon & Garfunkel, the soul of Sam & Dave and the music of Lennon & McCartney. Award-winning actor-musicians, the duo charms audiences with stories and spontaneity, effortlessly playing off one another while bouncing from one instrument to the next — be it guitar, piano, drums, and quite possibly your heartstrings. Zachary Stevenson: Guitar, Piano, Vocals Kieran McCabe: Guitar, Drums, Vocals It’s no mystery why Zachary Stevenson and Kieran McCabe are so entertaining together. Be it fronting multiple bands (the Oh Boys, the Fortunate Sons, the Red Roses) or starring in internationally acclaimed musicals (Rock of Ages, Sunny Afternoon, Million Dollar Quartet, The Buddy Holly Story…) they have easily logged their 10, 000 hours performing onstage and it shows! “Zachary Stevenson… is the epitome of effortless cool with a gorgeous voice and a star-quality stage presence” – Mark Robbins — Vancouver Presents “With scorching guitar skills, an infectious do-wop voice, and the affable charm of Tom Holland, Kieran McCabe is refreshing, cool, and delightfully fun” – Rikki Lee Travolta — Life and Times zacharystevenson.com/dynamic-duos
Lush Country
Lush Country
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Great Classic Country Hits Are you lonesome tonight? Got heartaches by the number? A hankering for pedal steel guitar, some high lonesome Floyd Cramer piano and a Patsy Cline yodel? Then you gotta go hear Lush Country, an all-star band playing the best country songs of the hi-fi era, from Eddy Arnold to Tammy Wynette and back again. Dan Chouinard: Piano, Accordion, Vocals Peter Johnson: Percussion Prudence Johnson: Vocals Richard Kriehn: Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Vocals Gary Raynor: Bass Gary Rue: Guitar, Vocals Joe Savage: Pedal Steel Dan Chouinard is accompanist for a who’s who of Twin Cities performers, an enabler of community sing-alongs and a writer of hit shows for public radio, concert hall and theatrical stage, including Rondo ’56, Steerage Song and Café Europa. DanChouinard.com
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Monday Night Hootenanny featuring Singer Song Writers at Badger Hill
Monday Night Hootenanny featuring Singer Song Writers at Badger Hill
Hosted by Tim from Gospel & Gravel and Janet Wirth EVERY Monday! Enjoy Live Music Performances from 6:00pm-9:00pm or come show off a talent all your own! All music styles welcome so come on in! Sign up starts at 5:30pm!
16 events,
Harold’s House Party Residency at 331w/ B-4
Harold’s House Party Residency at 331w/ B-4
Weekly radio show on KFAI Radio 90.3 (4-6pm) The party continues at 331Club
Buddy Holly: OH BOY!
Buddy Holly: OH BOY!
Crooners Classics – every Wednesday at 5:30 PM we will celebrate the beloved musical treasures of yesterday. Wednesday’s Crooners Classics This Fun and Popular Buddy Holly Tribute Returns! All the Holly Hits, from “That’ll Be the Day” to “Rave On!” Nicholas Freeman and THE BIG BAND (Guitars, Bass, Drums) A STELLAR TRIBUTE to the music of American rock and roll icon Buddy Holly , featuring original cast members (Nicholas Freeman, Blake Foster and Zach Spicer) from History Theatre’s IVEY-award-winning production of Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story. Endorsed by Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison of The Crickets! Music direction by Gary Rue, produced by *Gary Rue. “…congratulations on an absolutely stellar show on Saturday night, you and the band brought an amazing experience to The Palace. I’ve been hearing chatter all over town about it and everyone agrees that it was phenomenal. Please extend my congratulations and thanks to the rest of the band. It was spectacular!” ~Shawn Kinsinger, Historic Palace Theatre, Luverne MN www.GaryRue.com
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Soul of the Southside – Juneteenth Festival
Soul of the Southside – Juneteenth Festival
#gap-2129311390 { padding-top: 31px; } EVENT DETAILS #gap-1887664395 { padding-top: 15px; } The Hook and Ladder TheaterArbeiter Brewing, Moon Palace Books, & The Coliseum Building 12-8pm :: All Ages :: Family Friendly RAIN or SHINE Thank you to our supporting partners! EVENT DESCRIPTION #gap-387884989 { padding-top: 15px; } Soul of the Southside – Juneteenth Festival — Register to receive notifications on activities, event schedules & morehttps://soulofthesouthside.com Live Music Under The Canopy at The Hook and Ladder Theater. Music lineup and event lineup coming soon soon. The Soul of the Southside ignites the spirit of Juneteenth and Black Liberation by centering the richness of Black culture. Through a powerful fusion of history, art, music, food, and education, our festival is a transformative platform that unites, empowers, and inspires. We honor the brilliance of Black creatives, businesses, and community organizations, showcasing the profound contributions of Black Americans. By using creativity as a force for liberation, we build connections, foster learning, and leave a legacy of cultural pride and unity for generations to come. #gap-1934744812 { padding-top: 30px; } #gap-1055911033 { padding-top: 22px; } #image_2011065779 { width: 100%; } This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. #col-683819746 > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; margin: 0px 0px -21px 0px; } #row-1043789338 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } #col-1970274718 > .col-inner { margin: 0px 0px -27px 0px; } #row-1340997910 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 15px 0px; }
Erin Schwab’s Big Birthday Bash! with Jay Fuchs
Erin Schwab’s Big Birthday Bash! with Jay Fuchs
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. A Fun Night of Cabaret! It is time once again to celebrate Erin Schwab’s Big Bday! Join Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs for a fun night of stories, songs and sweet delicious cocktails. Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs have been playing together in the Twin Cities and across the US for over 25 years. Erin and Jay have played all of the stages at Crooners for years and have written and performed many shows including 1967: Summer of Love, Erin sings Bette and their VERY popular Naughty and Nice Holiday Shows! They have played Clubs, Theaters, Weddings, Fundraisers, Garages, Living Rooms, Corporate and Political Events. Both Erin and Jay have also been Music and Theater Educators for years. Jay was the head of the Music Theory Department at McNally Smith College of Music for many years and Erin was on the Voice & Ensemble Faculty there as well. Erin and Jay started Cabaret Camp and Jay has now evolved the original classes to cultivate a new group, The Cabaret All-Stars and they are playing numerous places around town as well. Erin is the audience coordinator and a regular Jason Show Contributor on Fox 9. She also is a Director of Educational Theater and Teaching Artist and one of the co-founders of ETC Productions, a new Educational Theater Company here in the Twin Cities! For more information go to etcproductions.info “Erin Schwab IS the Bette Midler of the Twin Cities!” Jason Matheson of the Jason Show on Fox 9 and Jason and Alexis In The Morning on My Talk 107.1 FM
Waltz for Debbie: A Juneteenth Tribute to Debbie Duncan at Dakota
Waltz for Debbie: A Juneteenth Tribute to Debbie Duncan at Dakota
feat. Dennis Spears, Judi Vinar & Wolverines Quartet From $35.77
Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth
Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth
Live Music Every Thursday we bring a little Celtic twist to our English pub with Celtic Jam at 7pm! An open jam session available to anyone that wants to join in! Open to all ages and talent levels.
STAND! Songs of Struggle, Strength and Hope at Crooners
STAND! Songs of Struggle, Strength and Hope at Crooners
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. A Night of Uplifting Rock, Soul, Funk, Folk and Protest! There are times when we want to “Get together,” to proclaim “What’s going on?” as we remember, “This land is made for you and me.” Music can get us there. Join Trish Sisson, Dane Stauffer and Lori Dokken, as we lift our voices and sing. Enjoy the sing-along vibe and the rich history of music that accompanies the struggle and gives us harmony and hope. Trish Sisson: VocalsDane Stauffer: VocalsLori Dokken: Keys, VocalsKris Stauffer: Bass, VocalsAndy LaCasse: Guitar, VocalsAndy Artz: DrumsAward winning Singer/Actor/Writer/Director/Playwright/ Theatre-Maker Dane Stauffer’s acting credits include a lead role in the recent smash hit “Glensheen” ( Returning to HIstory THeatre in July!)). Awards include: “Best Actor in a Comedy” LA Stage Scene/All in the Timing, Best Actor /Broadway World for “Glensheen.” He has performed with legends like Dolly Parton, Madeline Kahn, Kelsey Grammer, Peter Graves and and more! When not onstage, with 40 years improvisation experience he can be found teaching empowerment through the arts to children and adults in all settings. More info at www.danestauffer.com Song stylist Trish Sisson, a native of New York City, grew up in Miami, Florida where she began singing for her supper at 16. From dinner theater, casino showrooms, cruise ship revues, street dances on flatbed trucks, piano bars, state & county festivals, corporate functions & most recently the social media screen, Trish is at home on any stage. She has performed with Barry Gibb, Nell Carter, Gloria Estefan & Freddie Hubbard, & has warmed up audiences for Ben Vereen, Don Rickles, Bob Newhart & Loretta Lynn to name but a few. Her original song “Have a Heart” has been used to raise awareness about homelessness & poverty & for organizations like AIDSWalk Miami, Children’s Cancer Society, ARC Minnesota, & the Minnesota Visiting Nurse Association.Trish feels most at home in the intimate setting of the cabaret where the power of a great lyric can be fully appreciated. As a motivational entertainer, Trish brings joy, laughter, tears & hope to her audience as she explores the human experience through songs and stories. www.danestauffer.com This performance will support Guinnovation. We improve access to quality education for youth living in rural and peri-urban communities in Guinea by partnering with local leaders to identify underserved areas, establish schools, and support the salaries of dedicated teachers. To foster effective learning in a safe environment, we also provide students with essential resources such as books, school supplies, uniforms, and access to clean water on school grounds. In addition, we invest in teacher development by offering opportunities for ongoing training and skill-building. Guinnovatoin is a volunteer-led organization, which means 100% of donations go directly to supporting our educational programs. For more information on Guinnovation, visit our website at www.guinnovation.org or visit our table at this performance.
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TCJazzFest: Teri Roiger Celebrates the Music of Abbey Lincoln
TCJazzFest: Teri Roiger Celebrates the Music of Abbey Lincoln
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. TCJazzFest – June 20-21, 2025. Free Admission. Reservations are recommended. An American jazz musician, vocalist, pianist, songwriter, educator, and producer, Teri Roiger lives in New York City and also spends time in New York’s Hudson Valley. She began playing piano at age 5, and played church organ throughout her teens. When she discovered jazz in her early 20s – and soon after made her first demo with the legendary stride pianist, Butch Thompson – her musical path was set. One afternoon in Minneapolis, a young Teri Roiger sat down at a piano amidst a group of seasoned musicians, and played a burning rendition of John Coltrane’s Giant Steps. An astounded nearby bass player said, “Hey, you aren’t supposed to be able to do that,” a remark that ignited Teri’s determination to pursue a life in jazz. For the Jazz Fest, Teri will perform her tribute to Abbey Lincoln. Teri’s 2012 release, DEAR ABBEY: The Music of Abbey Lincoln, produced by Brian Bacchus, made the Jazz Journalist Association’s “best of” vocal releases list for 2012, and was featured as one of the five best tribute releases in NYC Jazz Record’s January 2013 issue. Jack DeJohnette, legendary jazz drummer & 2012 NEA Jazz Master: Teri has an intuitive laid back sense of time reminiscent of Abbey Lincoln and Betty Carter but with her own uniqueness. Mark Myers, JazzWax.com: A vocalist who wraps (Abbey) Lincoln’s complex songs around her finger… TERI ROIGER (vocals) PHIL AARON (piano) JOHN MENEGON (bass) PHIL HEY (drums) The Twin Cities Jazz Fest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission of bringing communities together to enjoy and appreciate the art form of jazz and inspire new generations of youth. What started as a small one-day event in downtown Minneapolis 26 years ago has grown into one of the largest free civic jazz festivals in the upper Midwest. www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com
90’s Dance Night :: YOU OUGHTA KNOW with The 90’s Preservation Society
90’s Dance Night :: YOU OUGHTA KNOW with The 90’s Preservation Society
Come celebrate summer in Minnesota the best way Minnesotans know how: outdoor events, tasty food n drinks, and great live music.
Rondo ’56: Remembering St. Paul’s Black Main Street
Rondo ’56: Remembering St. Paul’s Black Main Street
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtime. Songs, Photos and History from St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood, 1945 – 1956 With its four musical hosts – Dan Chouinard, T Mychael Rambo, Thomasina Petrus, and Charmin Michelle – Rondo ’56 paints a portrait in music, stories and archival photos of St. Paul’s thriving Black neighborhood in the decade before it was sliced down the middle to make room for I-94. Alive with oral histories and R&B and jazz and gospel hits from the years just after World War II, Rondo ’56 is a loving evocation of this vibrant and tight-knit community that was home to most of St. Paul’s Black residents. Written and created by Dan Chouinard in collaboration with T Mychael Rambo, Thomasina Petrus, and Charmin Michelle. T. Mychael Rambo: Vocals and Narration Thomasina Petrus: Vocals and Narration Charmin Michelle: Vocals and Narration Dan Chouinard: Piano and Narration Daryl Boudreaux: Percussion Walter Chancellor: Bari Saxophone Scott Johnson: Tenor Saxophone Dan Chouinard is a St. Paul based pianist, accordionist, sing-along enabler and occasional writer of shows for MPR, TPT, Theater Latté Da and others. At St. Joan of Arc church in Minneapolis he was curator and host of the annual MLK Holiday concert for 24 years. He wrote the first version of Rondo ’56 in 2010 with the help of Rondo elders, Rondo performers (including T Mychael Rambo) and the MN Historical Society.DanChouinard.com Classically trained in piano, violin and flute, Charmin Michelle transitioned into singing in the early 1990s performing in jazz clubs throughout the Twin Cities. Though based in Minneapolis, she is no stranger to life on the road, and has toured internationally since 1986, performing at jazz festivals and clubs throughout Spain and France. charmsongs.com Thomasina Petrus is a 30 year equity actor and premier jazz vocalist in the Twin Cities. She is a founding member of New Dawn Theatre, a company member of Penumbra Theatre and brownbody.org and founder of the new vocal ensemble SingHers. She is also creator of Thomasina’s Cashew Brittle, featured at the MN State Fair, local retailers and online. Thomasinascashewbrittle.com T. Mychael Rambo is a two time Regional Emmy Award winning actor, vocalist, arts educator and community organizer. His credits include national and international film, commercials and performances. T. Mychael is an established recording artist, arts educator, motivational speaker and affiliate professor in the College of Liberal Arts, Theatre Arts and Dance at the University of Minnesota.
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Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster
Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster
Since forming in 2006, The High 48s have been making music that combines the soulful sound of classic bluegrass with a modern attitude, original songs and a wide range of influences far beyond Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, and Flatt and Scruggs.In a genre created and dominated by artists from the South, The High 48s were born and raised in the Upper Midwest. And in a music scene where playing standards is the norm, The High 48s are a band of songwriters who perform their own material in addition to the “festival favorites.”Music 11am - 1pm
Krewe Du Nord: A Celebration of New Orleans Music, Food & Community at Coliseum Bldg
Krewe Du Nord: A Celebration of New Orleans Music, Food & Community at Coliseum Bldg
Headliners: The Soul Rebels St. Paul and The Minneapolis Funk All-Stars More Performers Brass Solidarity Hipshaker Minneapolis
Buzzed Out at Hook and Ladder
Buzzed Out at Hook and Ladder
EVENT DETAILS The Hook and Ladder Theater 2:00pm – 5:00pm :: 21+ FREE EVENT DESCRIPTION Buzzed Out Live Music, Vendors, DJ, Corpse Paint w/ Velver Vamp, Jesus Son, GARF Plus a Buzzed Out Fashion Show! Retro Bakery • IndustriHELL • Filth Chains • Funeral Films • Tooth Saint • Flame Reaction Candle Co • Leather Bound Boutique • Ugly Binch City • Night Shift Ceramics • Coyotes Curio Cabinet • Frankistein’s Monster This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
TCJazzFest: Explosion Big Band
TCJazzFest: Explosion Big Band
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. TCJazzFest – June 20-21, 2025. Free Admission. Reservations are recommended. Doug Haining is one of the most swinging sax and clarinet players, citing the influence ofJohnny Hodges. Doug has been delighting audiences for over three decades, working inMinneapolis, Minnesota area bands including The Wolverines Big Band, The Mouldy Figs,Red Wolfe’s Ellington Echoes, the Hall Brothers Band, the JazzMn Big Band, the RussPeterson Big Band, and many others. Doug performs in pit orchestras in local theaters, andleads the Twin Cities Seven, a local swing band playing for dances, parties, and events. Scott Agster moved to Minneapolis in 2005 to study at the University of Minnesota. The city quickly became his new adopted home. He currently writes music for and plays withgroups: Salsa del Soul, Urban Classic, CoMingl, KAJ Productions, Adam Bohanan, and theMinneapolis Funk All-Stars. Some career highlights include touring with the DocSeverinsen Orchestra, Davina and the Vagabonds, and the Minneapolis-based Neo Soulgroup Nooky Jones. Scott has nothing but love for Minneapolis. In 2012 Doug and Scott teamed up to form the Explosion Big Band, a 17 piece big band that has exploded since its inception. The band has a contagious repertoire of compositions from Basie, Ellington, Thad Jones, and many more contemporary composers. The band can be heard monthly at Jazz Central Studios in an open rehearsal. www.explosionbigband.com The Twin Cities Jazz Fest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission of bringing communities together to enjoy and appreciate the art form of jazz and inspire new generations of youth. What started as a small one-day event in downtown Minneapolis 26 years ago has grown into one of the largest free civic jazz festivals in the upper Midwest. www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com
TCJazzFest: Daphna Levy with Adi Yeshaya
TCJazzFest: Daphna Levy with Adi Yeshaya
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. TCJazzFest – June 20-21, 2025. Free Admission. Reservations are recommended. Descending from a cantor lineage and a member of the Levy ancient tribe of spiritually elated musicians, Daphna Levy grew up with a deep passion for music. Recent performances include: Bansko jazzfest, Bulgaria; Royal Albert Hall, London; New Cultural Center, Paris; Baku jazzfest, Azerbaijan; Chamber orchestra project, Jerusalem; Zrinski Art Festival, Croatia, to name a few. Daphna is also a composer, lyricist, arranger and educator. She holds an MA degree in Philosophy. Daphna collaborated for two decades with Tel Aviv based Hed Big Band, an orchestra with which she toured the US. Her album “Late Night Journey” features highly acclaimed tenor sax player Lew Tabackin. The album was recorded in Tel Aviv and NYC with an international band of musicians from the US and Europe. Daphna Levy, Vocals Adi Yeshaya, Piano The Twin Cities Jazz Fest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission of bringing communities together to enjoy and appreciate the art form of jazz and inspire new generations of youth. What started as a small one-day event in downtown Minneapolis 26 years ago has grown into one of the largest free civic jazz festivals in the upper Midwest. www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com
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FIGHT! For Your Civil Rights!
FIGHT! For Your Civil Rights!
#gap-214739967 { padding-top: 31px; } EVENT DETAILS RSVP ON FACEBOOK #gap-338328030 { padding-top: 15px; } The Hook and Ladder Theater Doors 2:00pm :: Music 2:00pm – 7:00pm :: 21+ GA: $35 Box-Office / $38.55 Online / $40 Door BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com EVENT DESCRIPTION #gap-1808162642 { padding-top: 15px; } Minnesota Music Resistance Event To Benefit The American Civil Liberties Union FIGHT! For Your Civil Rights! featuring: Turn Turn Turn, The Muatas, The Silent Treatment, Dad Bod; Ganser; Christy Costello, The Daily Norm, Walken Schweigert of Open Flame, Strong Buffalo, M.A.Y. The Minnesota Music Resistance presents our inaugural awareness and fundraising event – Fight for YOUR Civil Rights – supporting ACLU MN. We’ll be gathering Sunday June 22 at the Hook and Ladder Theater and presenting entertainment that represents a variety of genres on multiple stages from 2:00 – 7:00 PM. Our Goal Is To: Help our community through funding/donating to the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota Foundation. Inform and educate the attendees through direct conversation and printed materials as well as continued access to community. Entertainment includes: Main stage: Ganser (last) Christy Costello Turn Turn Turn The Silent Treatment The Muatas Dad Bod (starting at 2pm) Lounge Stage: The Daily Norm, Walken Schweigert of Open Flame, Strong Buffalo, M.A.Y. The Hook’s outdoor space will also be utilized for non-profit organizations to share information and conversations time. Additionally we will have Open Flame Theatre performing sets. The Minnesota Music Resistance uses music, good trouble and grassroots, collective activism to raise resources and to support and connect communities. We are committed to human rights, inclusion and the fight against authoritarianism that threatens all of our livelihoods and existence. #gap-1073968948 { padding-top: 22px; } #image_1768570888 { width: 100%; } This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. #col-155979831 > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; margin: 0px 0px -21px 0px; } #row-490001674 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } #col-940577260 > .col-inner { margin: 0px 0px -27px 0px; } #row-1206983915 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 15px 0px; }
Peel Me a Grape – Songs by Dave Frishberg with Connie Evingson & Jon Weber
Peel Me a Grape – Songs by Dave Frishberg with Connie Evingson & Jon Weber
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Classic Vocal Jazz Connie explores the Dave Frishberg Songbook from the witty and swinging (“My Attorney Bernie”, “Peel Me a Grape”) to the senstive and sublime “Listen Here”, “You Are There”). Pianist Jon Weber and bassist Steve Pikal join Connie in playing selections from her CD of Frishberg songs “Little Did I Dream” as well as other Frishberg favorites. Connie Evingson: Vocals Jon Weber: Piano Steve Pikal: Bass Vocalist Connie Evingson is known for exploring a wide variety of musical styles. She has been a featured guest artist with Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis, the Minnesota Orchestra conducted by Doc Severinsen, Vocalessence, the JazzMN Orchestra and other esteemed organizations. She is a longtime member of the popular vocal jazz group Moore By Four, and is a two-time recipient of both the McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians and the Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant. Evingson captures the essence of Frishberg’s lyrics, appropriately sassy in “Peel Me a Grape”, delighting in the exotic “Zanzibar” and swinging like mad in “Can’t Take You Nowhere” … – Ken Dryden, All About Jazz www.connieevingson.com
The Birthday Club with Dan Chouinard and Prudence Johnson
The Birthday Club with Dan Chouinard and Prudence Johnson
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Songs to Celebrate June Music Birthdays Pianist Dan Chouinard invites a guest singer to join him in raising a musical toast to the music birthdays and other anniversaries of the month. Prudence Johnson joins Dan to celebrate, among others: Tom Jones (June 7), Nancy Sinatra (June 8), Judy Garland (June 10), Paul McCartney (June 18), Brian Wilson (June 20) and, of course, National Accordion Month. Dan Chouinard: Piano and Host Prudence Johnson: Featured Guest Singer For nearly four decades Dan Chouinard and Prudence Johnson have enjoyed a musical friendship, performing and touring the country together. Both are veterans of A Prairie Home Companion, and have performed together and individually on theater and concert stages with many and diverse musical projects. Each has appeared on the other’s recordings, and their collection of Gershwin songs features the duo in the pure simplicity of one piano and one voice. The two traveled across the US with humorist Garrison Keillor in the 2022-23-24 seasons. They both indulge their love of classic country music in the 7-piece band, Lush Country. “Eclectic Minnesota accompanist Dan Chouinard is ‘everyone’s go-to guy.’ “ — Kim Ode, StarTribune 2017 danchouinard.com/calendar
FREEDOM, LOVE and LIGHT: A Musical Celebration
FREEDOM, LOVE and LIGHT: A Musical Celebration
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Juneteenth, A Musical Celebration of Strength and Hope This musical evening features the music of Mahalia Jackson, The Staple Singers, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and more. With a special dedication to the music of two powerful musical “Freedom Fighters” and “Greats gone 2 soon” that have recently left us…Roberta Flack and the soulful legendary Powerhouse vocalist, song writer, producer, actress…Ms. Angie Stone. Kathleen Johnson: Vocals Cornisha Garmon: Vocals Rhonda Johnson: Vocals Courtnie Johnson: Vocals Kevin Jackson: Vocals The Band: William Duncan Anibal Soares Brad Steine Derrick Holleman Ethan Ostrow These songs shed a direct spotlight on the struggles of freedom for all. This is a show celebrating not only “Juneteenth”, but also “African American Music Appreciation Month” as well as the highly celebrated birth month of our Brother “Prince” who was one of Kathleen Johnson’s greatest in-house Paisley Park studios “Mentors”…. Prince who fought hard for all fairness and freedom of artistic creativity in the recording and live music industry. www.musician4musicians.com www.greatsgone2soon.com
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Monday Night Hootenanny featuring Singer Song Writers at Badger Hill
Monday Night Hootenanny featuring Singer Song Writers at Badger Hill
Hosted by Tim from Gospel & Gravel and Janet Wirth EVERY Monday! Enjoy Live Music Performances from 6:00pm-9:00pm or come show off a talent all your own! All music styles welcome so come on in! Sign up starts at 5:30pm!
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Harold’s House Party Residency at 331w/guest
Harold’s House Party Residency at 331w/guest
Weekly radio show on KFAI Radio 90.3 (4-6pm) The party continues at 331Club
PRIVATE EVENT
PRIVATE EVENT
#gap-2085970871 { padding-top: 31px; } OVERVIEW #gap-466141613 { padding-top: 15px; } The non-profit Hook and Ladder Theater is available to rent for your next event. In addition to providing accessible arts programming, community events and ticketed concerts, The Hook is also available for uniquely memorable private functions, such as; weddings, fundraisers, anniversaries, holiday, memorial, company and birthday parties. BOOK THE HOOK RENTAL DETAILS #gap-882197253 { padding-top: 15px; } Plan Your Next Event at The Hook With our (2) unique performance spaces (our Theater/Lounge and our new Mission Room), (3) performance stages, (2) sprung dance floors and full technical production capabilities, The Hook & Ladder is perfect for small intimate gatherings or larger groups up to 500. The Hook & Ladder is ideally suited for reception events, dinners with (80-100) seated guests, passed apps and/or buffet with live entertainment. As a multi-use performing arts space with a full-bar, a large selection of local craft beverages and working relationships with a wide variety of local artists, caterers and brewers, The Hook can easily accommodate any taste and any lay-out, host both ceremonies and receptions as well as power-point presentations and happy-hour events. #gap-647050767 { padding-top: 30px; } #gap-722597770 { padding-top: 22px; } #image_721340116 { width: 100%; } This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. #col-1458036781 > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; margin: 0px 0px -21px 0px; } #row-1251483599 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } #col-833023238 > .col-inner { margin: 0px 0px -27px 0px; } #row-1864639212 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 15px 0px; }
Erin Schwab and Emily Villano: Shania Twain’s Come On Over
Erin Schwab and Emily Villano: Shania Twain’s Come On Over
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. A Night of Great Singalongs, Pop-Country, Cabaret We’re back with the Album Series! In Part Two of this brand new series, Erin and Emily will be performing Shania Twain’s Come On Over. The entire thing! Bringing back all the fun and excitement and joy you felt the first time you listened to this amazing album, also performing the songs with their own personal touches. Man, I Feel Like A Woman! Erin Schwab: VocalsEmily Villano: Vocals+ a rockin’ band! Erin Schwab and Emily Villano are both performers, educational theater directors and teaching artists and co-founders of ETC Productions, a new educational theater company in the Twin Cities. They are both currently working on shows featuring elementary, middle school and high school age students AND this new Album Series at Crooners. ETCProductions.info
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THE BIG 70’S SINGALONG
THE BIG 70’S SINGALONG
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Fun Night of Group Singing! The Popular BIG 70’s SINGALONG returns for some SUMMERTIME FUN!! And as always, with a Freshly Updated Song List! Jay and Doug will lead, and together you will belt out your favorite songs of the 70’s, hits by Jim Croce, Dolly Parton, The Eagles, Carole King, Elton John, Cat Stevens, The Bee Gees, John Denver, Olivia Newton John, Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, and more. Bring your cell phone or iPad (if you need to read bigger text), and put on your favorite 70’s threads! Jay Fuchs is a renowned entertainer, music director, and music educator. For 26 years he has been the musical partner of Erin Schwab, the “Bette Midler of the Twin Cites”. Together they create and perform popular shows throughout the area, including Crooner’s Supper Club, LUSH Lounge and Theater, The W – Minneapolis, Birch’s on the Lake, and many other great venues. Jay is the founder and director of Dr. Jay’s Cabaret, which produces a series of fun and inspirational shows at a variety of popular entertainment spots. He has served as music director for the Governor’s Inauguration Ball, the Charlie Awards, the US Foods Awards Ball, the Basilica of Saint Mary Annual Fund Raiser, Children’s MN, and many more. For 27 years Jay was the Music Theory Department Head at McNally Smith College of Music. Doug Anderson is a veteran actor/dancer/performer in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. He has performed at the Guthrie, Chanhassen Dinner Theater, Hey City Theater, Center City Theater, and many others. He has also performed in London at The St. James Theater, Piaño, Crazy Coq’s, The Music Café and The Phoenix Arts Club.
Matt The Electrician + Dan Bern
Matt The Electrician + Dan Bern
Matt The Electrician and Dan Bern, two talented and acclaimed artists, are teaming up for a seated intimate evening at the Zen Arcade stage at The Hook & Ladder.
Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth
Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth
Live Music Every Thursday we bring a little Celtic twist to our English pub with Celtic Jam at 7pm! An open jam session available to anyone that wants to join in! Open to all ages and talent levels.
Summer Song Fest: Gershwin, Berlin, Carmichael with the Acme Jazz Orchestra
Summer Song Fest: Gershwin, Berlin, Carmichael with the Acme Jazz Orchestra
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Classic Repertory Big-Band, Basie Style ACME Jazz Company is an 18 piece big band featuring vocalist Arne Fogel, singing selections from the Great American Songbook. Saxophonist Bob Parsons contributes his classic charts and unique arrangements to the band’s growing eclectic repertoire. This month, the band features music from Gershwin, Berlin, Carmichael and others. Vocalist: Arne FogelMusic Director and Arranger: Bob Parsons Arranger and woodwind performer Bob Parsons grew up in St. James, Minnesota.After receiving an M.A. in composition from the University of Minnesota,Parsons moved in 1991 to New York City, where he was involved in composition,arranging, and production work for major label recording projects, jingles,and film scores. Parsons provided in-studio arranging services for Herbie Hancock,Joe Henderson, John Scofield, the Brecker Brothers, and many others. Sincereturning to Minnesota, Bob joined the Acme Jazz Company, which featureshis arrangements, giving him a forum for his personal eclectic style. 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. Arne has written, produced and/or appeared in dozens of concert presentationsin such venues as Orchestra Hall (where he performed as Rosemary Clooney’sopening act for her penultimate career appearance), Bloomington Center Forthe Arts, Crooners & The Dunsmore Room, Hanifl Center for the Performing Arts,Hopkins Center for the Arts, 3M History Theater, Phipps Center for the Arts,The Fitzgerald Theater, The Capri Theater, and many other venues throughoutthe Upper Midwest. “ does most of the arrangements for the band, and they’re a great swinging big band!” — Gerry Swanberg, Big Band Scene, KBEM
The Belfast Cowboys
The Belfast Cowboys
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. A Night of Van Morrison, Rock, and Soul! The Belfast Cowboys are back for a night of Van Morrison and more. All of this in the fantastic Belvedere Under the Stars! Don’t miss this show! Dan Kowalke: Guitar and Backing Vocals Joe Baumgart: Bass Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen: Drums and Backing Vocals Joe Loskota: Keyboards and Backing Vocals Paul Gronert: Sax Matt Hanzelka: Trombone Tim Martin: Trumpet Vic Volare: Sax and Flute Terry Walsh: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Piano THE BELFAST COWBOYS is a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison along with their own originals, mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter and guitarist Terry Walsh and powered by a four-piece horn section, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene, consistently packing houses and wowing crowds since 2002. belfastcowboys.com
Danielle Nicole with guest Adam Bohanan
Danielle Nicole with guest Adam Bohanan
Danielle Nicole, singer, bassist and songwriter hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, has spent her life making music and pleasing fans, domestically and abroad.
10 events,
Reminiscing
Reminiscing
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. The Hits You Remember from ’75-’79 Whether you lived the 70s or just love the 70s, come reminisce with us as they perform your favorite hits just the way you remember them! Sing along to classics from England Dan and John Ford Coley, Little River Band, Pablo Cruise, and more. Experience iconic songs like “Baby Come Back,” “Still the One,” “I Go Crazy,” “Lido Shuffle,” “Wildfire,” and “Whenever I Call You Friend,” plus many other beloved favorites. Three fantastic lead singers, backed by a premier band, will deliver rich harmonies, captivating stories behind the music, and plenty of surprises to make the night truly unforgettable. Don’t miss out on this celebration of 70s music and memories! Scott Pearson: Vocals, GuitarLisa Keith Bernard: VocalsCasey Flynn: Vocals, GuitarBill Chouinard: BassRich Manik: Sax, Flute, KeysBob Johnston: DrumsSpencer Bernard: GuitarJim Demgen: Keys “Reminiscing” was created out of a love for 70s music by Lisa and Spencer Bernard. Lisa (as Lisa Keith) has had a prominent career as a session vocalist for Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for artists such as Janet Jackson, Herb Alpert, Human League, and Amy Grant. In 1993, she scored her own top ten hit “Better Than You” which was produced by her husband Spencer. Spencer also wrote songs and did production work for Janet Jackson, New Edition, David Bowie, and others. reminiscingmusic.com
L(AID) – a pride party raising funds for Community Aid Network and Twin Cities Trans Mutual Aid Fund
L(AID) – a pride party raising funds for Community Aid Network and Twin Cities Trans Mutual Aid Fund
Pride is a celebration – and – pride is resistance, pride is protecting one another, pride is building community.
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Doinks N’ Dubstep Presents RIGS & RIDDIM
Doinks N’ Dubstep Presents RIGS & RIDDIM
Experience the ultimate Riddim show on Saturday June 28th headlined by the increasingly popular Desert Hydra with the Void Tri Head Sound System and Light Show brought to you by Champion Sound and Interstellar Lighting.
Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster
Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster
Since forming in 2006, The High 48s have been making music that combines the soulful sound of classic bluegrass with a modern attitude, original songs and a wide range of influences far beyond Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, and Flatt and Scruggs.In a genre created and dominated by artists from the South, The High 48s were born and raised in the Upper Midwest. And in a music scene where playing standards is the norm, The High 48s are a band of songwriters who perform their own material in addition to the “festival favorites.”Music 11am - 1pm
6 events,
Doinks N’ Dubstep Presents RIGS & RIDDIM
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Monday Night Hootenanny featuring Singer Song Writers at Badger Hill
Monday Night Hootenanny featuring Singer Song Writers at Badger Hill
Hosted by Tim from Gospel & Gravel and Janet Wirth EVERY Monday! Enjoy Live Music Performances from 6:00pm-9:00pm or come show off a talent all your own! All music styles welcome so come on in! Sign up starts at 5:30pm!
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Harold’s House Party Residency at 331w/guest
Harold’s House Party Residency at 331w/guest
Weekly radio show on KFAI Radio 90.3 (4-6pm) The party continues at 331Club
6 events,
Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth
Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth
Live Music Every Thursday we bring a little Celtic twist to our English pub with Celtic Jam at 7pm! An open jam session available to anyone that wants to join in! Open to all ages and talent levels.
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Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster
Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster
Since forming in 2006, The High 48s have been making music that combines the soulful sound of classic bluegrass with a modern attitude, original songs and a wide range of influences far beyond Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, and Flatt and Scruggs.In a genre created and dominated by artists from the South, The High 48s were born and raised in the Upper Midwest. And in a music scene where playing standards is the norm, The High 48s are a band of songwriters who perform their own material in addition to the “festival favorites.”Music 11am - 1pm







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