Ruby Blu at Dubliner

The Dubliner Pub 2162 University Avenue, St. Paul

Poet, singer and songwriter Liz Collin, better known as Ruby Blu, an unabashed feminist, loves rock & roll, roots music and playing old guitars.

OPEN DOOR SERIES: Natalie Fideler & ELOUR

Hook and Ladder Mission Room 3010 Minnehaha, Minneapolis

Hook & Ladder hosts Open Door Series: A concert series for everyone. No barrier to entry. An open door to all.

Free

It Takes Two, Baby! with Ginger Commodore

Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Oldies, Jazz, Rock n’ Roll, Soul Ginger Commodore brings, “It Takes 2, Baby!” as the second installment in a four-part music series. The first show featured iconic solos, while this one focuses on famous duos and duets from the 1950s to the present day. The expressions of tandem melodies, complex harmonies, and the romantic ballad are all explored. Ginger will be one half of the vocal pairings and will be joined by special guests for duets, instrumental couplings, and songs from famous songwriting duos. Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston once sang: “It Takes Two.” Indeed, the pairing of great talents often leads to truly memorable results. Enjoy songs from Peaches & Herb, Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, Sam & Dave, and Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong. The evening will also include songs from songwriting teams like Leiber & Stoller, Carole King & Gerry Goffin, Burt Bacharach & Hal David, and Ashford & Simpson. Ginger Commodore, vocalsSteve Faison, vocalsGeoff Jones, vocalsJackson Hurst, vocalsAshley Commodore, vocalsLyndora Turner, vocalsBrian Ziemniak, piano/keyboardGeoff LeCrone, guitarDavid Anania, drums Ginger Commodore is a singer, songwriter and actress who enjoys an illustrious career in the Twin Cities area. She is an original member of the Grammy Award-winning singing ensemble The Sounds of Blackness. She is also an original member of the vocal jazz ensemble Moore by Four. Ginger’s theatrical credits include productions with the Minnesota Opera Company, the Mixed Blood Theatre, the Children’s Theatre Company, Hey City Theatre, the Penumbra Theatre Company, Park Square Theatre and Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Her musical career has led her to travel the world performing across the United States, in Italy, Finland, Portugal, and Japan. She toured England as a member of the girl group “The Chiffons”. “She can melt you with a ballad or shake you with the blues” — Insight News www.gingercommodore.com

A Smorgasbord of Folk Favorites with My Favorite Folk

Crooners Main Stage 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Instrumental & Vocal Folk music Following four transatlantic tours with the acclaimed Swedish quintet Jaerv, American duo The OK Factor—cellist Olivia Diercks and violinist Karla Colahan—announce an exciting new collaboration. Teaming up with Jaerv’s own Markus Gustavsson (fiddle/vocals) and Harald Nilsson (guitar/vocals), they form the innovative ensemble My Favorite Folk. This joy-filled quartet emerges from a shared passion to play their favorite music with some of their favorite folk—and to share it with some of their favorite listeners! Join My Favorite Folk as they explore music from American, Swedish, and other folk traditions, immersed with contemporary sounds. Olivia Diercks: Cello and VocalsKarla Colahan: Violin, Vocals and UkuleleMarkus Gustavsson: Violin and VocalsHarald Nilsson: Guitar and Vocals www.theokfactor.com/myfavoritefolk

Event Series Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth

Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth

Sir Benedicts Tavern on The Lake Duluth 805 E Superior St, 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.

Jac’T at Margies

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

Dueling Pianos Reservations suggested

David Wax Museum at ICEHOUSE MPLS

ICEHOUSE MINNEAPOLIS 2528 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis

6PM DOORS // 8PM SHOW START // $15 ADVANCE (+fees) // $20 AT THE DOOR // $25 PREMIUM BALCONY SEATING (+fees)

BREAD – Everything I Own with Wayne Anthony

The Belvedere at Crooners 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. Vocal Pop, Love Songs Experience the unmistakable hits of the beloved group BREAD—timeless songs that will instantly transport you back to the days of your youth. This show will take you on a nostalgic journey! Wayne Anthony: Lead Vocals Steve Lehto & Jay Graf: Guitars and Vocals Phil Kadidlo: Keys and Vocals Steve Price: Bass Matt Jacobs: Drums Cierra Hill & Jesse Traner: Violins and Vocals Wayne Anthony has been singing for over 5 decades and he is a true chameleon of musical styles. Returning to his Pop Roots where it all started back in the 60’s, singing the songs of David Gates, Jimmy Griffin, Rob Royer and Mike Botts comes naturally. “Wayne Anthony’s voice, and his profoundly musical performances are always a must-hear and see!” Ricky Peterson | Musician & International Producer www.WayneAnthonyMusic.com