It’s My Party! Dane Stauffer and Dan Chouinard at Crooners

Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. 20th Century Grab Bag Songs of celebration (Dane’s birthday!) and spring. Dane Stauffer vocals, shenanigansDan Chouinard piano, commentary Dane Stauffer and Dan Chouinard have worked together since 1990 when they collaborated on a show with Shirley Witherspoon and the Wolverines Big Band. Nowadays they share local stages with Kevin Kling, Prudence Johnson and innumerable others. Dan is a pianist, accordionist and accompanist for a who’s who of Twin Cities performers, an enabler of community singalongs and a writer of shows for radio and stage, and is the founder of the classic country band, Lush Country. Dane is familiar to Twin Cities audiences as Roger in the Ivey Award winning “Glensheen.” He also starred as Scrooge in “Dolly Parton’s Smokey Mountain Christmas Carol” at the Ordway. He has toured Ireland and the West Coast in “Triple Espresso.” While in Los Angeles, he sang at the House of Blues, Cafe Was, Herb Alpert’s Vibe Room and Yoshi’s. He can be seen in the just released film “Marmalade,” and he continues to teach empowerment through the arts to children and adults in all settings. “Eclectic Minnesota accompanist Dan Chouinard is everyone’s go-to guy.” –Kim Ode, StarTribune DaneStauffer.com

Sugar Buzz at Bogarts

Bogart's Entertainment Center 14917 Garrett Avenue, Apple valley
$9

A Look Bacharach with RetroFizz at Crooners

Crooners Main Stage 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Easy Listening, 60s Lounge-Pop Second annual “A Look Bacharach” , featuring a who’s who lineup of special guests including Chan Poling, Prudence Johnson, Becky Schlegel, Cindy Lawson, Arne Fogel, and more. Ariel Donahue vocalsJoe Weismann bass, vocalsJimmy Kennedy keyboards, vocalsMorris Engel drums, vocalsJeff Horwich RetroFizz takes a deep dive into the genius (and kitsch) of the under-appreciated music that dared to be beautiful. The instrumental core of the band is three local music scene veterans (Morris Engel, Jim Kennedy, and Joe Weismann), whose musical careers have covered everything from straight ahead jazz and swing, to alt rock, rockabilly, a cappella, classic country, bluegrass and even an all-ukulele cover band. They are joined by Ariel Donahue and special-guest multi-instrumental wonder Jeff Horwich. ElevatorPop.com

KFAI’s 46th Anniversary Community Celebration at Hook and Ladder

The Hook and Ladder Theater 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis

Our friends at KFAI Community Radio (90.3FM) turn 46 this year and we’re helping them celebrate by throwing a free party. The station went on the air in 1978 with studios located in Walker Church and has been the voice of the community ever since.

Free

ABBAFAB at Sheldon

Sheldon Theatre 443 W 3rd St, Red Wing

$23 – $43*Kids Play Free

Wings Over America – A Tribute to Paul McCartney & Wings at Pioneer Place

Theatre (Main Stage)

Wings had an amazing 14 top 10 singles (including six number 1’s) in the United States. Come celebrate Wings Over America with this amazing band! It’s the whole band including the horn section. They have it all. The 9-piece ensemble consists of: Jeff Engholm – vocals, bass Muggsy Lauer – vocals, electic & acoustic guitar, bass Mark Hasbrouck – vocals, electric & acoustic guitar, mandolin Amy Grinsteiner – vocal, keyboards Scott Chabot – drums and percussion Erin Vork – vocals, keyboards, French horn Ken Vork – trombone Dwight Nelson – trumpet, piccolo trumpet, flugelhorn Mike Anderson – saxes and flute

Jenny Klukken: Marimbista at Crooners

The Belvedere at Crooners 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. Jazz-Influenced Crossover Music Performing jazz, Latin, and original music from a 5-octave marimba. Jenny Klukken marimbaChris Bates upright bassChris Olson guitarDave Schmalenberger drumset Jenny Klukken, marimba extraordinaire’s recent and notable performances include: Icehouse in Minneapolis, University of Minnesota in Duluth, Center for Mallet Research in Kutztown Pennsylvania, University of Northern Iowa, and Studio Z of St. Paul. Jenny studied music locally at the University of Minnesota and internationally in Paris, France, with Erik Sammut. “A gifted musician with a knack for sonic portraiture.” –Kevin O’Connor, KBEM, MPR JennyKlukken.com

Maggie’s Afterglow: Arne Fogel and Rick Carlson

Maggie’s Lounge 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis

No cover–light fare available from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Full-menu available until 8:30pm. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS Maggie’s Afterglow consists of casual entertainment offered outside our usual listening environment of ticketed concerts. Various jazz singers and pianists appear in the lounge. There is no cover, but tips are encouraged. You may sign up for the guest list, but space is not reserved. Seating is first come, first served in the bar and at lounge tables.

Ben Gage at Pioneer Place

Veranda Lounge

Ben Gage is a songwriter from Akron, OH blending folk and roots blues. Ben Gage grew up in the rust belt of Northeast Ohio, spread out in the countryside along the great Lake Erie. His roots run deep alongside the hard working blue collars that Ohio has to boast. That tenacity, love of family, and respect for a long day can be seen in his music. In Fall of 2021 Ben quit his job in the tech-sector to pursue music full time. Now he travels the US sharing stories and songs and always collecting more.

The Gated Community w. Daisychain at White Squirrel

Similar to the dichotomous nature of their name, blues/psych rock foursome Daisychain produces a sound that is a beautiful series of contradictions: ambiguous, yet easily comprehensible; brutally honest while also soothing; rooted in classic rock and still trippy enough to please the ears of 21st century listeners. The female-fronted band from Chicago, who are also the best of friends, use music as a tool to connect and most importantly, channel feelings around the craziness of modern life. Moody, soulful, and sultry, Daisychain’s classic rock ‘n’ roll sound is one that a wide variety will relate to because it is based around universal emotions. +++++++ The Gated Community is an Americana band for the 99%. Formed in 2006 in Minneapolis’s storied West Bank neighborhood, the band is known for its gripping original songs, beautiful vocal harmonies, and multiple lead singers. Led by South Asian American singer/songwriter Sumanth Gopinath (aka Sonny), the band released its fifth full-length album, The Honor and Glory of The Gated Community, in 2023. The band’s current lineup includes Sumanth (acoustic guitar), Rosie Harris (banjo), Beth Hartman (percussion), Paul Hatlelid (drums), Cody Johnson (bass), and Nate Knutson (electric guitar). Everyone in the band sings.

Atomic Beat at Neisens

Neisens Sports Bar and Grill 4851 West 123rd Street Savage, MN 55378, Savage

Sweet Pill at 7th Street

7th Street Entry N 7th St,, Minneapolis

with Equipment and Taking Meds DOORS OPEN 8PM SHOW STARTS 9PM AGES 18+ TICKETS $15