Bend of the River Fall Festival
Vetter Stone Amphitheater 309 W Rock St., MankatoBend of the River Fall Festival is proudly presented by Kwik Trip. This all ages festival will feature live music, festival style foods, beer & beverages, interactive vendors, and more! This event is held at VETTER STONE AMPHITHEATER in 2024, so bring your chair for General Admission and get ready for a full day of fun!
Lakeville Art Festival
Lakeville Arts Center 20965 Holyoke Avenue, LakevilleMUSIC ON THE MAIN STAGESaturday, September 2110am – 12pm: Boston Imposters12:30pm – 2:30pm: The Jugsluggers3pm – 5pm: Emilio ScaranoOn the Grounds All Day: Paul Imholte, wandering musicianSunday, September 2210am – 11:30am: Maybe Nebraska12pm – 1:30pm: Leslie Vincent2pm – 4pm: Marv & KaatOn the Grounds All Day: Paul Imholte, wandering musician
Seri Johnson
The Finnish Bistro 2264 Como Avenue, St. PaulDavina & The Vagabonds – Krewe Du Nord Festival at Colliseum Building
Coliseum Building 2700 E Lake Street, Minneapoliswith Big 6 Brass Band, Brass Solidarity
Bier on Belgrade CANCELLED
Belgrade Ave North MankatoJoin us for our 13th annual Bier on Belgrade located on Belgrade Avenue in North Mankato. Bier on Belgrade is North Mankato’s version of Oktoberfest and German heritage fun. The day will be filled with activities, food vendors, live music, Bier samplings from local and world-renowned breweries, ceremonial first beer with City Officials, bean bag toss and kegs. This is a FREE event! Must be 21 years of age to attend.
Beer & Bluegrass Bonanza at 56 Brewing
56 Brewing 3055 COLUMBIA AVE NE, MinneapolisTurn, Turn, Turn Pert Near Sandstone Adam Greuel & Space Burritos Roe Family Singers Pistol Whippin' Party Penguins
Retro Soul & The Westside Horns at Parley Lake
Parley Lake Winery 8280 Parley Lake Rd, WaconiaJoe Pulice Salutes Buddy Rich at Crooners
Crooners Main Stage 6161 Hwy 65 NE, MinneapolisJoin us as we celebrate the swinging and timeless music of Buddy Rich. Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtime. Jazz, Big Band Joe Pulice salutes Buddy Rich with an all-star band of musicians from the Twin Cities. This performance will highlight the music that Buddy made famous throughout his illustrious career. Three former members of Buddy’s band will be showcased throughout the evening – Brian Grivna on alto sax, as well as Peter Enblom and Wade Clark on trombone. Alto Saxophone – Brian Grivna, Dave Milne Tenor Saxophone – Pete Whitman, Mark Henderson Baritone Saxophone – Rich Manik Trumpets – Bob Kase, Jeff Gottwig, Steve Wagner, Doug Snapp Trombones – Pete Enblom, Dave Graf, Wade Clark Piano – Adi Yeshaya Electric Bass – Dave Mendenhall Drums – Joe Pulice Joe Pulice toured with Woody Herman and his Thundering Herd during Woody’s 50th Anniversary Tour in 1986. Joe won a Minnesota Jazz Music Award as a member of world-renowned drummer Eric Kamau Gravatt’s group “Kamanari”. During the 1990’s, Joe was a member of Jack McDuff’s New York based band, “The Heatin’ System.” Joe was the drummer in the JazzMN Orchestra for 20 years and is currently playing with the Adi Yeshaya Orchestra as he has for the past 30 years.
Early Evening Jazz: Joan Hutton Trio at Berlin
Berlin Minneapolis 204 N 1st St, MinneapolisThe 1960s Great American Songbook with Maud Hixson at Crooners
Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, MinneapolisDinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Great American Songbook Jazz Celebrating the Great American Songbook by the decade, this time focusing on the 1960s, with the best new songs from jazz, Broadway, Brazil and the movies. Featuring songwriters from Stephen Sondheim to Henry Mancini to Sergio Mendes. Maud Hixson, vocalsRick Carlson, piano Hailed as “gently virtuosic” (All About Jazz), Maud Hixson is a devoted exponent of great songs, ranging from the classic Great American Songbook to the often unsung or forgotten compositions awaiting rediscovery. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Maud made her Guthrie Theater debut in the Noel Coward revue Coward’s Women, also appearing in Park Square Theater’s The Soul of Gershwin. She teamed with Sir Richard Rodney Bennett in 2012 for the long-running Midtown Jazz at Midday concert series at Saint Peter’s and debuted her show Skyscraper Wits in London and New York in 2015. She has made three appearances at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall for the New York Cabaret Convention, presented by the Mabel Mercer Foundation. Maud received a Next Step Grant from the McKnight Foundation in 2015 and is the recipient of four Artist Initiative grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board, one of which supported the research for her album comprised of compositions by Broadway composer Michael (Mickey) Leonard. Her newest recording is devoted to the music of her mentor, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, which earned a 2024 Bistro Award. “A singular cabaret artist.” –Chicago Tribune www.maudhixson.com
Ingrid Streitz at Finnish Bistro
The Finnish Bistro 2264 Como Avenue, St. PaulCrash Test Dummies at Dakota
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolisw/ special guest Carleton Stone Inimitable Groundbreaking Pop Date & Time Sat Sep 21, 2024 • 7PMDOORS • 5:30PM Cost $85/75/65
L.A. Buckner & Big Homie and Brandon Commodore’s NRG at Crooners
The Belvedere at Crooners 6161 Highway 65 NE, MinneapolisDinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. Jazz Fusion Join us for an evening of Jazz, R&B, and Hip Hop featuring some of the Twin Cities premier musicians! LA BUCKNER & BIG HOMIE LA BUCKNER – DRUMS DAVID FEILY – GUITAR DAVID SMITH – KEYBOARDS JAVON WILLIAMS – SAXOPHONE ETHAN YESHAYA – BASS JAMANI BUCKNER – PERCUSSION BRANDON COMMODORE’S NRG BRANDON COMMODORE – DRUMS ASHLEY COMMODORE – VOCALS & SPECIALS GUESTS! Arthur “L.A.” Buckner‘s deep infatuation with music began at an early age. At age 3 he would practically go an entire church service without looking away from the drums. His father took notice and shortly thereafter purchased his first drum kit. L.A. Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a master’s degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music. Currently, LA serves as co-host for the two-time Webby award-winning PBS music education YouTube series Sound Field. www.labuckner.com
The Maeflies at 318 Cafe
318 Cafe 318 Water Street, ExcelsiorBlood Tower (NE), Gates of Dawn, & Blood Sigil at Zhora Darling
Zhora Darling 509 1St Ave N.E., MinneapolisJon Wayne & The Pain, Feed the Dog at Green Room
Green Room 2923 Girard Avenue South, MinneapolisJoe Pulice Salutes Buddy Rich at Crooners
Crooners Main Stage 6161 Hwy 65 NE, MinneapolisJoin us as we celebrate the swinging and timeless music of Buddy Rich. Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtime. Jazz, Big Band Joe Pulice salutes Buddy Rich with an all-star band of musicians from the Twin Cities. This performance will highlight the music that Buddy made famous throughout his illustrious career. Three former members of Buddy’s band will be showcased throughout the evening – Brian Grivna on alto sax, as well as Peter Enblom and Wade Clark on trombone. Alto Saxophone – Brian Grivna, Dave Milne Tenor Saxophone – Pete Whitman, Mark Henderson Baritone Saxophone – Rich Manik Trumpets – Bob Kase, Jeff Gottwig, Steve Wagner, Doug Snapp Trombones – Pete Enblom, Dave Graf, Wade Clark Piano – Adi Yeshaya Electric Bass – Dave Mendenhall Drums – Joe Pulice Joe Pulice toured with Woody Herman and his Thundering Herd during Woody’s 50th Anniversary Tour in 1986. Joe won a Minnesota Jazz Music Award as a member of world-renowned drummer Eric Kamau Gravatt’s group “Kamanari”. During the 1990’s, Joe was a member of Jack McDuff’s New York based band, “The Heatin’ System.” Joe was the drummer in the JazzMN Orchestra for 20 years and is currently playing with the Adi Yeshaya Orchestra as he has for the past 30 years.
Maggie’s Afterglow: Charmin Michelle with Rick Carlson
Maggie’s 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.
Scottie Miller at 318 Cafe
318 Cafe 318 Water Street, ExcelsiorJack Knife & The Sharps at Schooner
Schooner Tavern 2901 27th Ave S, MinneapolisDevin Wolf $8 at Aster
Devin Wolf, a Minnesota native, is an acoustic singer-songwriter whose style incorporates elements from multiple genres. Drawing on inspiration from the music he grew up playing, his soft spoken vocals and his hard hitting rasp could easily fit in to either country, or alternative rock.