Dakota County Fair 08AUG

Dakota County Fair 4008 220th St W, Farmington

Ben Aaron 12am-3pm Wayne and the Boys 3:30-6:30pm Johnny Holm 8:45pm-12:15am

Lonesome Dan Kase at Dubliner

The Dubliner Pub 2162 University Avenue, St. Paul

Acoustic guitar/vocal-stomps, boogies and blues.

Heavy Thursday presents Bleak Sabbath

Bleak Sabbath is a Black Sabbath Cover Band brought to you by Heavy Thursday a once a month roaming Chopper & Van night put on by Heavy Clothing.

The Bistro Showcase

The Finnish Bistro 2264 Como Avenue, St. Paul

Country Blues Roots with Bobby Schnitzer & Dan Neale

Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Country, Rockabilly and Blues Bobby and Dan playing the Roots of Country and Blues Music of the Legends. Bobby Schnitzer Guitar and Vocals Dan Neale Guitar and Vocals Bobby Schnitzer is a critically acclaimed guitarist from the Twin Cities area and an Inductee into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. He is pictured in the Minnesota Historical Society. He has been at the top of his field in virtually every aspect of the Music Business from touring with Grammy winning artists to having his own recordings in the Top Ten of Billboard charts. As a Record Producer, Bobby has been one of the main producers chosen for Relaxation and Healing music sold in the Target chain. Quite a contrast to the funky blues music he performs in clubs. Bobby’s arrangements reflect the maturity and sensitivity of his musicianship. For the last fifteen years or so Dan Neale has been playing music full time with a wide range of performers, including Bo Diddley. Playing original music with the Galactic Cowboy Orchestra all over the United States and backing many fellow players and singers. Dan has played guitar on Prairie Home Companion many times between 2005 and 2012. On the radio show, Dan backed Emmylou Harris, Leo Kottke, Shawn Colvin and the late Dr. John as a guest member of the Shoe Band. Folk songwriter and author Dennis Warner did a trio tour of South Africa including Dan in March of 2023. Looking forward to many shows with the legendary Bobby Schnitzer!

Albert Lee & Jeremy Clyde at Dakota

The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Legendary British Rock Date & Time SHOW • 7PMDOORS • 5:30PM Cost $55/50/45

Peanuts: The Music of Vince Guaraldi

Main Stage Showroom 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Classic Jazz, Piano Trio The Tanner Taylor Trio performs the timeless compositions of Vince Guaraldi, emphasizing tunes of the famous Peanuts TV Specials. Tanner Taylor, piano Chris Bates, bass Jay Epstein, drums Tanner Taylor studied under Jack Oatts and Manhattan School of Music’s Garry Dial. Taylor is an in-demand pianist throughout the Midwest, actively performing in the Omaha, Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Kansas City music scenes. Taylor has performed with jazz notables such as Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, Lew Tabackin, David “Fathead” Newman, Steve Turre, Wycliffe Gordon, Wes “Warm Daddy” Anderson, Dick Oatts, Eric Alexander, Bobby Shew, Steve Smith, Jaleel Shaw, Delfeayo Marsalis, Barbara Morrison, Connie Evingson,and Randy Brecker. as well as performing on “A Praire Home Companion” with Garrison Keilor. Taylor was inducted into the Iowa Jazz Hall of Fame in October, 2022. “His ability to fit into any playing situation makes Tanner a natural for jazz notables, accompanying singers, and multi-genre settings” – Iowa Jazz Hall of Fame tannertaylormusic.weebly.com

Squid City Slingers at Margies

Margie's Kitchen & Cocktails 13735 Round Lake Blvd NW, Suite 105, Andover

Reservations Suggested

Bear Ghost with guest Erik’s Iridescent Tent at Hook and Ladder

The Hook and Ladder Theater 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis

RSVP ON FACEBOOK EVENT DETAILS The Hook and Ladder Theater Doors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm  21+  General Admission: $20 ADV / $25 DOS COVID-19 Policies EVENT DESCRIPTION Bear Ghost with guest Erik’s Iridescent Tent Bear Ghost is a rock band from Phoenix, AZ that fuses intricate musicianship, melodies and song structure to deliver a one of a kind sound. With the release of the band’s first full length album “Blasterpiece“, Bear Ghost quickly became one of the area’s favorite bands and “Blasterpiece” received high critical acclaim, winning regional “Album Of The Year” from the Phoenix New Times. Over the years Bear Ghost has enjoyed international recognition through fans discovering the band on Spotify. Both albums and the latest singles combined have gained over 34 million streams. Bear Ghost is currently streamed to over 200,000 listeners monthly, a number that is steadily increasing as time proceeds. Bear Ghost has had the honor of headlining the Apache Lake Music Festival and the Phoenix Zombie Walk, as well taking the stage at the NAMM Main Stage, McDowell Mountain Music Festival, Viva PHX, Arts Goggle (TX) and opening for headliners like Closure In Moscow, Kongos, Brick + Mortar, Future Castles, Kyle Gass, MC Lars, Mega Ran as well as direct tour support for Okilly Dokilly. Coming from the frozen urban wasteland of The Twin Cities, MN, Erik’s Iridescent Tent delivers fuzzy and acid-damaged heavy psych directly into your trip. 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.

$20 – $25

Darren Jackson aka Kid Dakota at Dubliner

The Dubliner Pub 2162 University Avenue, St. Paul

Darren Jackson founded two critically-acclaimed bands: Kid Dakota and The Hopefuls, released ten albums, and won three Minnesota Music Awards.