Ongoing

Lakeville Art Festival

Lakeville Arts Center 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville

MUSIC 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

Jackson Peters

The Finnish Bistro 2264 Como Avenue, St. Paul

Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons $6

Aster Cafe 125 SE Main Street, Minneapolis

Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era. Patty’s eclectic taste gives the band diverse influences including New Orleans Traditional Jazz, Western Swing, Gypsy Melodies, Ragtime Piano Blues, Jug Music and 1930′s Popular Song. The core instrumentation of accordion, clarinet, guitar and bass is light and swift, but also melancholic and lush when it needs to be. Patty, mostly known as an accordionist doubles as the bands vocalist. His voice is inspired most by the old time hollers and croons from the dawn of recording once described as “Tom Waits meets Rudy Vallee.” More than anything, The Buttons is a group that is always enjoying themselves… Which seems to give audiences permission to do the same.

The Music of Django Reinhardt – The Bebop Era with the Ryan Picone Quartet

Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtimes. Jazz Manouche, Swing The Music of Django Reinhardt Past, Preset, and Future. Ryan Picone Quartet is back for their encore performance to showcase the music of Django Reinhardt in a way that shows the relationship of how Django’s music developed from the 1930’s to the style that is now prevalent all around the world known as, Jazz Manouche. Author Michael Dregni who wrote one of the most recognized biographies of Django’s life had this to say about Ryan Picone Quartet’s most recent album. “Swinging, sensual, moody, rousing — Ryan Picone Quartet’s music follows the trail of Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy jazz. Listening to these tracks, you can almost smell the campfire smoke and see the nighttime lights of Paris burning on the horizon. Bon voyage!” Come join Ryan Picone Quartet for a night that takes you for a journey that showcases the life and legacy of Django Reinhardt. Ryan Picone lead guitarTessa Nichols Meade violinIan Stenlund rhythm guitarMatt Blake bass Ryan Picone Quartet is a group that was put together to showcase the original compositions of Ryan Picone. The music has been written throughout different time periods in his life, and represents his connection to the music of Django Reinhardt. The band consists of Ryan Picone from The Red Hot Django Peppers, Ian Stenlund from The Mississippi Hot Club, Tessa Nichols Meade from the Cold City Heat, and Matt Blake from the Gentleman’s Anti Temperance League. This group is an all star group that brings together a new transfiguration of Jazz. RyanPicone.com

Open Mic Night

The Finnish Bistro 2264 Como Avenue, St. Paul

The Four Freshmen: Great Gentlemen of Song & True Masters of Harmony

The Belvedere at Crooners 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis

Fully-tented outdoor venue with choice lake-views, full dinner and cocktail service (same menu as indoors). Jazz, The Four Freshman To many music enthusiasts, The Four Freshmen need no introduction. With a legacy celebrating over 75 years of truly innovative vocal harmony. The Four Freshmen are one of the most influential vocal groups of all time. Their tight-knit sound is centered around a tight 4-part vocal blend inspiring such groups as The Beach Boys, The Mamas & The Papas, Frankie Valli, Manhattan Transfer, and many others. Staying authentic in their performance with a sound centered around their legendary 4 part harmony The Four Freshmen deliver on every tune they call, from dreamy, crooner-style ballads to swingin’, up-tempo arrangements. Each live show is a well-crafted mix of great songs, authentic harmonies, fun, and terrific musicianship bringing a jazz sensibility to the classic American Songbook. RYAN HOWE, Singing 1st tenor TOMMY BOYNTON, Singing 2nd tenor and playing guitarJAKE BALDWIN, Singing 3rd part and playing trumpet BOB FERREIRA, Singing 4th part and playing drums “With a trunk-full of tried and true melodies, a friendly stage presence and a soaring harmony that was so tight a sheet of paper couldn’t slide between it.” Lebanon Daily News www.fourfreshmen.com

Co-MingL Presents: The Soul of September

Crooners Main Stage 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Single Release Show Soul/R&B Listen to the smooth, soulful sounds from, “The Hottest New Band in The Twin Cities”. These gents blend harmony and melodies, to properly pay homage to the masters, both past and present. You will hear timeless tunes ranging from Sam Cooke, Motown, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Babyface, Boys II Men, The Beatles, and everything in between. This show will also feature an exclusive single release of a new original song recorded by Co-MingL. g’Beau – Vocals Chilli Will – Vocals Kelz – Vocals Pistol Pete – Drums Jonathan Bekure – Bass Geoff Lecrone – Lead Guitar Taylor Hamilton – Keys Tom Krochock – Trumpet Scott Agster – Trombone Ben Peterson – Saxophone g’Beau – Vocals g’Beau (pronounced “juh-boh”) an eclectic artist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer, songwriter, composer, and actor. g’Beau began playing guitar at age 5, by age 14, g’Beau was performing at many local and national venues/events, including The Special Olympics, The Superbowl, and recording/performing with many national artist such as Prince, Patty Austin, James Ingram, Sheena Easton, Pebo Bryson, Aaron Neville, Roberta Flack, and many others.In 2017, g’Beau joined a USO touring band, that would go on to perform at military bases in the Middle East region. That tour continued until the pandemic. g’Beau has recorded multiple projects, with a new Album scheduled for release in 2024. g’Beau was also a founding member of critically acclaimed, R&B cover band, “Urban Classic”. Chilli Will – Vocals William Wesley was born in Minneapolis Minnesota. Will has embraced all forms and genres of music from a very young age. Will entered the professional realm of music starting in 1998, when he began playing piano for the church choir. Throughout his musical experiences Will has had the pleasure of working with many local and national artist.In 2007, William founded the group, “God’s Will”. William is an original, and touring member of the group Darnell Davis and The Remnant. Presently, Will is touring with a cover/events band, “North Star”, a division of Elan Artists. Kelz – Vocals As a singer, song-writer, and producer, “Kelz”, knows his way around both the stage, and the studio. Kelz is passionate about connecting with his audiences. His unique sound is a soulful blend of rhythm, blues, gospel, and hip hop, inspired by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, and John Legend to name a few. Mikal’s wants his love for music to leave a beauty mark in the ears of every audience he has the pleasure to share with. “The hottest new band in the Twin Cities.” – O. Nelson https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IkeObiiEsFc

Dr Mambo’s Combo at Bunker’s

Bunker's Music Bar and Grill 761 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis

Funky Minneapolis Sound with frequent special guests

$10