Dakota County Fair 09AUG
Dakota County Fair 4008 220th St W, FarmingtonMike Poot 12am-3pm Vinnie Rose 3:30-6:30pm Good For Gary 8:30pm-12:30am
Irish Fair of Minnesota 2024
Harriet Island 200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd, Saint PaulOver 50 Bands/Artists on 6+ Stages
Bayfront Blues Festival
Bayfront Festival Park Duluth 350 Harbor Dr, DuluthTwin Town Strings at JS Bean
Just Steve's (JS) Bean Factory 1518 Randolph Ave, Saint PaulSoul Train Night at Uptown VFW
James Ballentine “Uptown” VFW Post 246 2916 Lyndale Ave S, MinneapolisJosh Quinn at Babe’s Music Bar
Babe's Music Bar 20685 Holyoke Avenue S., LakevilleScottie Miller at Blue Birch
Blue Birch 5801 Opus Pkwy, HopkinsIrish Music Session
The Dubliner Pub 2162 University Avenue, St. PaulWeekly trad session at the Dubliner.
Mia Dorr with John Koziol at Apostle Supper Club
The Apostle Supper Club St Paul 253 Kellogg Blvd, Saint PaulThe New Feral Cats at Tallys
Tally’s Dockside 4441 Lake Ave S, Birchwood VillageLakeside Guitar Festival St Paul
Dock and Paddle [COMO LAKESIDE PAVILION] 1360 Lexington Pkwy N, Saint PaulFriday Aug 9th Promenade Stage -Presented by Baird- The Jandric Antkowiak Group 6:00-6:45 Black Widows 7:00-7:45 Dylan Salfer 8:15-9:30 Yohannes Tona presents 'Made In Abyssinia Saturday Aug 10th Grand Lawn- 11:00-11:45 “Strum Along/Sing a Song” led by She Rock She Rock 11:45-12:45 El Diablo Pedal Swap Promenade Stage -Presented by Baird- The Jandric Antkowiak Group 12:00-12:45 Jake Labotz 1:00-1:45 Nicky Diamonds 2:00-2:45 Ava Mendoza 3:00-3:50 Jamaaladeen Tacuma Cafe Stage (inside Dock&Paddle) 11:15-12:00- The Daily Norm 12:15-1:00 Molly Dean 1:15-2:00 Tony Furtado 2:15-3:00 Luke Callen Waterfall Stage 11:00-11:45 Paul Metzger Improvised Modern Banjo 12:00-3:00 Al Sparhawk Makes Music w/ Friends Gates Close at 4:15 6:00-9:00 The Last Waltz (ticketed show)
Flip Side at Finnish Bistro
The Finnish Bistro 2264 Como Avenue, St. PaulKate Beahen and Friends Sing Broadway and More at Crooners
Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, MinneapolisDinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Broadway, Jazz, Pop and Classics Kate Beahen is joined by local theatre stars for a night of your favorite Broadway hits, as well as smashing new songs from the Great White Way and more! Billy Joel, Carole King, Frank Sinatra and More! Kate Beahen vocals Bradley Beahen piano Bob Beahen drums, guitar Kate Beahen is a local actress and singer who has performed locally and nationwide. Credits include The Guthrie, Theater Latte Da, The Children’s Theatre and A Prairie Home Companion. “Kate Beahen is unwaveringly terrific in the dual role that drives the “Sliding Doors”-esque show.” –Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune
Riverside Hitmen at Kelley Park
Kelley Park 6855 Fortino St, Apple ValleyMark Joseph / Mutlu with guest Superior Siren(solo)
The Hook and Ladder Theater 3010 Minnehaha Ave, MinneapolisThe Hook and Ladder is proud to host three amazing singer/songwriters for a night of soul, r&b, and eerie folk featuring Mark Joseph, Mutlu, & Superior Siren(solo) on Friday, August 9
Charanga Tropical at Dakota
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisSizzling Cuban Sounds Date & Time SHOW • 7PMDOORS • 5:30PM Cost $25/20
Classic American Rockers at St Patrick Edina
Church of St Patrick 6820 St Patricks Ln, EdinaMoore by Four at Crooners
Main Stage Showroom 6161 Hwy 65 NE, MinneapolisDinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Jazz A rare opportunity to hear this legendary vocal jazz group, Moore by Four! Ashley Commodore, VocalsGinger Commodore, VocalsConnie Evingson, VocalsDennis Spears, VocalsSanford Moore, pianoJay Young, bassSteve Jennings, drums First established in 1986, Moore by Four remains one of the region’s most acclaimed vocal ensembles. Performing sold-out shows at home and abroad, they’ve shared concert billing with Harry Connick, Jr., Joe Williams, Dizzy Gillespie and Sarah Vaughan and sung for the US Olympic Committee, Super Bowl, Fortune 500 Companies, Heads of State and Kings and Queens. Their harmonies invoke thoughts of Manhattan Transfer with their precise vocal control and polish, pulsating rhythms, and innovative arrangements, but with a style all their own. “Their high-energy stage presence, distinctive voices, close harmonies makes Moore By Four a must-see-and-hear.” – MinnPost
Marv & Kaat at Steele & Hops
Steele & Hops 2800 39th Ave NE, St AnthonyJohnnie Brown at Umbra
Umbra Minneapolis 708 Third Street South, MinneapolisNew Primitives Album Release with Duala Soul Collective at Hook and Ladder
Hook and Ladder Mission Room 3010 Minnehaha, MinneapolisLet’s celebrate with New Primitives for the release of their new album, ‘Primitive Road’. Dance all night long with the intimate indoor/outdoor vibe of The Hook’s Mission Room!!
Wild Horses and Erik Koskinen at Turf Club
Turf Club 1601 University Ave W, Saint Paul★ Local Show ★ with Nicky Diamonds Doors Open 7PM Show Starts 7:45PM Ages 21+ Advance $20 Day of Show $22
Old 97’s at First Ave
First Avenue 701 N 1st Ave, Minneapoliswith John Buffalo Doors Open 7PM Show Starts 8PM Ages 18+ Advance $27.50 Day of Show $30
Emilie-Claire Barlow at Crooners
The Belvedere at Crooners 6161 Highway 65 NE, MinneapolisDinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. Jazz, Bossa Nova, French Chanson Canada’s incomparable vocal jazz jewel Emilie-Claire Barlow – leads herstellar band through innovative arrangements of American-Songbooktreasures, rhythmic bossa novas, elegant ballads and French chansons.She continues to endear herself to critics, peers and audienceseverywhere with her relaxed, polished demeanour, her charminghumour, and a voice of unforgettable beauty. Emilie-Claire Barlow voiceReg Schwager guitarJon Maharaj bassKelly Jefferson sax Emilie-Claire Barlow is a singer, arranger and band leader with 13 albums on her own label Empress Music Group. Her music has amassed over 450 Million streams across all platforms. Emilie-Claire has toured all over the world with various instrumentation, from a duo to full orchestra shows – notably recording her 2015 Juno Award winning album Clear Day with the celebrated Metropole Orkest, conducted by Jules Buckley. For this album she was also nominated for a Juno Award for Producer of the year along with her collaborator Steve Webster. Emilie-Claire is also a voice actress and has been lending her voice to commercials and cartoons since the age of 9. She is known for her warm, lithe voice, her reimagining of familiar tunes, and her ability to connect with audiences all over the world. “In typical fashion, Barlow consistently performs with poignant musicalitycombined with a great sense of humour. Overall, the night’s selectionsshowcased Barlow’s ability to enrapture audiences with a combination ofromance, drama and infectious energy. Even after presenting such acomprehensive program, there’s no doubt that she could have kept goingand taken the crowd right along with her.” – Chris Maskell – Ottawa Citizen EmilieClaireBarlow.com
Maggie’s Afterglow: Colleen Raye with Rick Carlson
Maggie’s Piano Lounge 6161 Highway 65 NE, MinneapolisNo 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.
Ancient Waves at White Squirrel
Ancient Waves: Deep and catchy rock songs about the wonders and dismays of the universe. 13 Arrows: Taking rock n’ roll back to its raw, unbound and authentic roots. A Sunken Ship Irony: A Sunken Ship Irony plays synth-laced indie folk with a punk rock edge.
Scrapegoat at Neumanns
Neumann’s Bar 2531 7th Ave E, North St PaulThunderheads at Schooner
Schooner Tavern 2901 27th Ave S, MinneapolisJason Dixon Line at Shaws
Shaw's Bar and Grill 1528 University Ave NE, MinneapolisA Tribute to Shania Twain at Turf Club
Turf Club 1601 University Ave W, Saint Paulfeaturing Faith Boblett • Maria Coyne • Laura Hugo • Jillian Rae • Molly Brandt • Clare Doyle • Jaedyn James • Leslie Vincent • with line dancing lessons from Howdy Partner★ Local Show ★ Doors Open 7:30PM Show Starts 8:30PM Ages 21+ Advance $15 Day of Show $18
POLICA at ICEHOUSE MPLS
ICEHOUSE MINNEAPOLIS 2528 Nicollet Avenue South, MinneapolisFri, Aug 09 Doors: 7pm Showtime: 9pm $25 advance $35 Day of Show
Mati at 7th Street
7th Street Entry N 7th St,, Minneapolis'BERHANE'S SON' EP Release★ Local Show ★ with GR3G and Qadiym Doors Open 8PM Show Starts 9PM Ages 18+ Tickets $15
+45RPM at MAXX BAR
Maxx Bar and Grill 17646 Central Ave NE, Ham LakeAcoustic Homebrew at Dubliner
The Dubliner Pub 2162 University Avenue, St. PaulGroovy takes on trad Celtic music, jazz, folk rock, classic rock, and originals