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 Daily Norm is the solo project of Kae Layne, a guitarist from Connecticut, started in 2022. His fingerstyle technique is described as delicate, atmospheric, and thought-provoking. Inspired by the likes of Lindsay Buckingham, Paul McCartney and Bruce Cockburn, he takes what he learns and adds it to his style. His hope is that through his playing and his music, he can reach and connect with others. Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedailynorm1586?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg== +++++++ Though now residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota, D.C. Leonhardt is originally from Wyoming: a landscape that frequently haunts his songs. Somewhat of a folk traditionalist, his shows are a blend of old tunes and originals, stories intertwined with songs. By looking more closely at the ordinary — labor, love, and religion — his songs highlight the tragedy and the humor in it all. +++++++ The Cottonwood Shivers is a music project founded in 2023 by English American songwriter Will Adlard. While backpacking across the US in 2011, Will fell in love with the girl he would one day marry. They eventually settled in Saint Paul, MN, where Will calls home. The Cottonwood Shivers combines Will’s influences of blues and folk with a healthy dose of emotional sensitivity. The project’s first single, “Ice Cream”, was released in 2023.”

Harold Tremblay, Dan Schwalbe & Doug Otto, as an acoustic trio for an early evening blues and roots show.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Instant Theatre, Comedy And Music Back again by popular demand Dane Stauffer is hosting some esteemed fellow Dudley Riggs Brave New Workshop alumnae for another fun evening of “Instant Theatre.” They need you in the audience for suggestions and the usual improv byplay. Dane StaufferMelissa DentonMichelle HutchisonJay ReillyJim DetmarShirley Mier piano Dane Stauffer celebrates 45 years in the business of entertainment, performance and creative expression. A crowd favorite at Crooners, he returns to our stage after appearing in the recent smash “Glensheen” at the History Theatre. Along with the other performers, he traces his history back to the comedy heyday of the mid 1980’s where these performers cut their teeth together making up sketches, songs, and improvising nightly at the Brave New Workshop. “Masterful comedy. Every nuance is expertly judged.” –Three Weeks, Edinburgh, Scotland DaneStauffer.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtime. Contemporary Jazz, World, Fusion The best of Reza‘s repertoire from seven albums, including new music from his new release “Mystical”. Reza Khan guitarJeff Kashiwa sax Mauricio Zottarelli drumsMatt King pianoLeo Traversa bass Jennifer Grimm vocalsTushar and Joy Over the course of his six previous albums, starting with his debut Painted Diaries in 2009, Reza Khan has worked with some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz while developing a fascinating trademark fusion of pop, jazz, soul and world influences. His empowering world jazz guitar music is steeped in his international roots and status as a socially conscious musical citizen of the world. Along the way, the Bangladesh-born, NYC-based composer and guitarist has enjoyed several breakthrough hits on the Billboard Jazz chart, including his first Top Ten single “Drop of Faith” (featuring Nils) from his critically acclaimed fifth album Next Train Home and “Waiting for the Sky” from the 2021 collection Imaginary Road. “His acclaim as a guitarist, composer and globally conscious musical visionary over the past 13 years has earned him the respect of the contemporary jazz community and many high-profile collaborations.” –Jonathan Widran RezaKhanMusic.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. Classic Rock Tribute Songs such as Moondance, And It Stoned Him, Domino, Wild Nights, Brown Eyed Girl and soulful deep tracks as well. Mick Sterling vocals Mick Sterling is a Minnesota Music Award and Midwest Music Hall of Fame Recipient. MickSterlingPresents.com

The Twin Cities have some great touring artists that like to jam local when back in town. The Schooner Tavern is one of the great venues that accomodate with flexible management. Stop on by! Great drink specials!

J.P performing live (bad bitty bash) with special guest amigo reign damazin traparella and big money meechJ.P bad bitty memorial day bash with special guest amigo reign damazin traparella and big money meech

The St. Paul Songwriter Rounds at the White Squirrel Bar is one of the Twin Cities best places to catch the best in the art of songwriting. The night features 4 to 5 songwriters taking the stage simultaneously, sharing songs and stories one after another! Catch local favorites, touring musicians and hidden gems. Follow on Instagram and Facebook at @twincitiessongwriterrounds Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month starting at 7pm. No Cover!

New Irish Trad Session, every Sunday at 8!

A Night of Oi!, Rock n Roll, Street Punk, Punk Rock, & more. Come celebrate Memorial Day-Eve with us on Sunday May 26Old Salt! | Lost Dead | The Subversives | Sleeper CellSunday, May 26James Ballentine "Uptown" VFW Post 2462916 Lyndale Ave S.Doors 8:00pm :: Music 8:30pm :: 21+GA $10 ADV / $15 DOS---A Night of Oi!, Rock n Roll, Street Punk, Punk Rock, & more. Come celebrate Memorial Day-Eve with us on Sunday May 26By purchasing a ticket to this event, you and your party agree to abide by: The Uptown VFW’s Code Of Conduct at http://uptownvfw.org/code-of-conduct. NO REFUNDS

Live music in Zeitgeist Restaurant + Bar every Tuesday! Artists vary month-to-month!

Every Tuesday, 5-7! Specializing in American roots music, Devil Dodger’s music draws on a range of themes from lost love, heartache, jail and going to his grandfather’s farm as a child.

The Fifth Edition of Crooners Classics – every Wednesday will have a 5 PM show highlighting a classic act from music history! Wednesday’s Crooners Classics Female Musical Tribute Show Divas Through the Decades is a musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists in American pop music, featuring songs from the 40’s through today’s current hits! The show features music made famous by various Divas including Tina Turner, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Barbara Streisand, Beyonce, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, and many more! The Divas stage show is filled with electrifying vocals, cutting edge choreography, great costume changes, and a high energy performance that is second to none! Not only will you experience iconic music and incredible singing and dancing, you will find comedy and sentiment throughout the performance. There is truly something for everyone in this timeless production! Divas Through the Decades will give you an opportunity to experience female artists’ great contribution to American music. Featuring: Lisa Marie Peters Lisa Pallen Alyssa Cassada David Feily Taylor Hamilton Scott Mullenburg KeAndre Mack John Bertsch Phil Holm “People love them, the great music is one thing, but the performance and the show and personal connection they make with the audience is another level.” — Florida State Fair

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Jazz, Piano Jazz pianist Tedd Firth, most often seen in the Twin Cities as accompanist to such vocalists as Marilyn Maye, Michael Feinstein and Bernadette Peters, makes his solo debut at Crooners with an evening of solo jazz piano along with some very special guests. Tedd Firth pianoJennifer Grimm guest vocalistMaud Hixson guest vocalist Tedd Firth is a musical director, pianist and arranger. As musical director and accompanist he has worked with Bernadette Peters, Michael Feinstein, Marilyn Maye, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Barbara Cook, Maureen McGovern, Elaine Paige, Tom Wopat, Leslie Uggams, Joshua Bell, Melissa Errico, Christine Ebersole, Lee Ann Womack, Faith Prince, John Schneider, Betty Buckley, Mary Cleere Haran, Margaret Whiting, Carol Sloane and many others. Among the jazz musicians he has performed or recorded with are John Pizzarelli, Houston Person, Frank Wess, Mark Whitfield, Red Holloway, Benny Golson and Joe Morello. As an arranger and orchestrator, Tedd’s work has been performed by all major American symphony orchestras. In 2023, Tedd created the two piano arrangements and full orchestrations for the concert “Two Pianos: Who Could Ask for Anything More?” featuring Michael Feinstein and classical pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Television appearances include “The Today Show,” “Live From Lincoln Center” and “All My Children.” TeddFirth.com

Join in the fun with an Irish céilí dancing session, every Wednesday with instructor Paul McCluskey and live music with local musicians.

Aaron is known for playing resonator guitar and has been gaining a reputation for his slide and fingerstyle guitar playing and his humorous yet thought-provoking original songs.

Join us in the Restaurant every Thursday in May for live music with Jeree Small! Jerree Small grew up in the Midwest listening to a combination of Cyndi Lauper, Madonna and her parents Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens records. She picked up the guitar while studying creative writing at the Minnesota Arts High School in Minneapolis and started marrying her words to music. Enjoying a four year stint in the Northeast, Small couldn’t resist the pull of her roots, basing herself back in Duluth, Minnesota in December 2003.

National Theatre Live Presents: The Motive & The Cue Synopsis: Explores acting giants Burton and Gielgud staged Hamlet on Broadway in 1964. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Michael Gay & His Dang Band Sarah Elstran (of Echo Parlor)

Acclaimed musicians Joel Shapira on guitar, drummer Eron Woods and bassist Keith Yanes create a compelling and unique multi-genre sound.

Weekly trad session at the Dubliner.

RSVP ON FACEBOOK EVENT DETAILS The Hook and Ladder Theater Cocktails & Snacks – 6pm Dinner (Station Service) – 7:00pm 21+ Reservations: $100 (Tickets limited) NO REFUNDS (This event sells-out every year, so please don’t wait to secure your tickets.) Reservations Open on Friday, April 12 at 10am COVID-19 Policies EVENT DESCRIPTION Morel Feast Fundraiser ~ A Firehouse Performing Arts Center Fundraiser ~ Attention Minnesota Foodies! The Hook & Ladder Theater is proud to announce a sure sign of spring with the return of it’s Annual Morel Feast Fundraiser on Friday, May 31st, featuring another outstanding mix of local chef-talent with the focus on eclectic preparations of Minnesota’s state fungus, the mighty Morel! As in past years, The Hook & Ladder Theater will be transformed for one-night only into a pop-up culinary exploration of this coveted rite-of-spring with live entertainment with Debbie Center and complimentary craft beers by Summit Brewing and a wide variety of complimentary wines & cocktails. The 2024 Morel Feast will be safely held as an indoor/outdoor event and tickets will be limited to just (120) guests in total, with our friends at The Gentleman Forager providing us with fresh mushrooms! Guests will receive a punch card upon arrival, each punch is good for (1) sample plate at every chef station, in addition to the apps, the salads, a variety of fried fresh Morel preparations and beverages! 6pm Cocktails & Snacks Fresh Fried Morels, both Amish roll-butter and Maytag Blue-cheese Options Sliced French Bread (Rustica) Délice de Bourgogne Cheese (Whole Foods) Morel Sausage Bites Complimentary Beverages 7pm Dinner Service Fresh Watercress Salad with Grandma Edna’s Warm Bacon/egg Vinaigrette Grilled Ukrainian (Kramarczuk’s) Prosciutto-wrapped Fresh-picked Asparagus Spears, Drizzled in a Lemon-morel Butter 6 Chef Preparations (Menu Announced in May) Chef Sandra Sherva – Savory Bake House Chef S. Brown – Tilia / St. Genevieve Chef J. Brown – Bacio Chef Lutunji – Lutunji’s Palate Chef Parella – Culinary Consultant Chef Samuelson – Palmer’s Bar & Grill ** Some people are allergic to even the safest mushrooms. The first time you try a new wild mushroom, it is important that you eat only a small amount. Most wild mushrooms should not be eaten in large quantities since they are difficult to digest. Please consume responsibly. The Hook and it’s partners are not responsible for any adverse reactions brought upon by unknown allergies and/or over consumption. 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.

A sweet story set in a mythical world, a theatrical event for the whole family!This one-woman theatrical show presents a magical world of sprites, fairies, and other mythical beings as depicted in music throughout the centuries. Individual songs are repurposed into a narrative arc with sweet, playful, and mysterious characters. We meet the woodland fairies and their radiant queen, who is deeply connected to nature. She is confident, strong, and head over heels in love with her fairy king, and all is well on earth. Join our event to find out what happens to them.The music spans centuries and genres. We pay homage to Henry Purcell’s “Fairy Queen” opus from the 17th century, Beethoven’s lighthearted Irish Fairy song cycle from 1810, Britten and Humperdinck from the turn of the 20th century, and even contemporary artists such as Bjork and Florence Welch. This lighthearted little fable helps us realize that letting baseless doubts and suspicions into our hearts can cloud our abilities and the beauty of our natures.Gabrielle Doran, sopranoMobile Mini-Concerts Musicians:Marcoantonio Real-d'Arbelles, violinPhil Rukavina, luteCharles Asch, celloAsako Hirabayashi, harpsichordNewly added family event to wrap the MN Bach Festival & Mobile Mini-Concerts Series. Check all MMC musicians all at once!Kids: come with your wand, face paint, & your favorite fairy dress 🧚🎻🧚‍♀️🎶🧚🏻‍♂️🎤

SAID IN STONE combines the songwriting, vocal, and instrumental talents of accomplished musicians Rachel Calvert, Hannah Hendrickson, and David Robinson. While their lush three-part harmonies and instrumental prowess harken back to the greats of the 60’s Folk Revival movement, Said in Stone’s thoughtful arrangements solidify them as a fresh and unique voice in the midwestern folk scene.

Their shows are a rollicking good time, the music is tight and the banter is lively, and they’ve honed their craft over their two-decade career.

Latin Dance Nights Dine in and Drink Specials at the Granada Theater & Uptown LobbyLatin Dance Nights at the renovated Granada Theater in Uptown Minneapolis is a great way to explore Latin-American music through a ten-piece LIVE orchestra. These nights aim to put the musicians at the center of the experience, showcasing the local talent of the twin cities. Come dance and help us keep this long cultural tradition alive!No prior dance knowledge necessary. No partner required. Dress to impress optional.Friday, May 31stSalsa del Soul is a Twin Cities-based, nine-piece orchestra performing various styles of dance music from the Spanish-speaking regions of the Caribbean. Salsa del Soul was formed with the purpose to provide great dance music for Twin Cities Salsa fans. The musicians of Salsa del Soul represent some of the finest talents in the Twin Cities Latin music scene. The styles of music they perform include Son, Son Montuno, Plena, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata, Timba, and, of course, Salsa!Dining and Happy Hour Specials in the Uptown Lobby 8-11PMDoors at 9pmDJ ShunSalsa Del Soul at 9:30pmEvent goes until 1am$20 at the door (taxes and fees not included) or at GranadaMpls.com

EVENT DETAILS RSVP ON FACEBOOK The Hook and Ladder Theater 9:00am – 3:00pm $2  COVID-19 Policies EVENT DESCRIPTION The Record Show The largest and longest-running record show in Minnesota! The MN Record Show, The Hook & Ladder Theater and Zen Arcade are teaming up for a special Prince themed indoor/outdoor summer Record Show event on Sat, June 1st! In addition to dozens of vintage vinyl, posters and T-shirt vendors, we will also be featuring (2) very special guests, including; DJ Eric Rodgers (aka DJ Nevermind) – Eric Rogers created and operated the Paisley 5 & Dime since 1993.   Now working with Prince’s band members, photographers, artists, musicians and former employees to bring their projects directly to the fans.  Eric is also on the board of directors for the Minneapolis Sound Museum (a non-profit dedicated to educating about all the history of musicians from North Minneapolis.) *Eric will be Spinning records throughout the day! Photographer – Allen Beaulieu began his photography career in fashion doing photo shoots for local department stores.   Bernadette Anderson, mother of Andre Cymone, had some images from “Shades Of Blackness” that Allen had photographed.  Prince was living in their basement at the time, saw the photos and immediately called Allen Beaulieu for a 3-Day photo shoot.   Allen subsequently became Prince’s own personal photographer and shot album covers, record sleeve art, posters, live concerts, backstage and personal photos for Prince as he developed his career up to the rise of Purple Rain.   Allen’s iconic images are seen on the covers of “Dirty Mind”, “Controversy”, the inner sleeves of “1999” and several other iconic images including one of Allen’s personal favorites he calls “smoke” that is included here.  Allen Beaulieu’s work was published in a comprehensive book titled “Before The Rain” and also had a large gallery exhibit at the Minnesota Historical Society.  *Allen will be on-site signing prints/books from noon-2pm! 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.

It’s the White Squirrel’s 3rd Anniversary! Music Inside and Out featuring the opening of the Magnolia Band Shell Martin Devaney, The Monday Club, Carolyn and The West Seventh Band, Big Salt, K.E.V.I.N.

The Placaters have a sound richly steeped in Americana, roots, soul and blues which produces a frenzied form of lounge music covering the gap between legends like Frank Sinatra and Tom Waits into new territory like Nathaniel Rateliff and Paul Cauthen.