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This event is part of Live at Utepils, an outdoor concert series presented in partnership with Sue McLean & Associates. Live at Utepils (pronounced “OOH-ta-pilz”) takes place in the parking lot of Utepils Brewing, a full scale European-style craft brewery and taproom, nestled on the banks of Bassett Creek between the Harrison & Bryn Mawr neighborhoods of Minneapolis. BoDeans have defined the sound of Midwestern rock for nearly four decades with their signature blend of heartland roots, engaging lyrics, and anthemic energy. Known for standout songs like “Only Love,” “Good Things,” and “Closer to Free” (the iconic Party of Five theme), the band continues to deliver high-energy performances filled with fan favorites and fresh material. With a storied catalog and a deep connection to their audience, BoDeans remain a powerful live act and a cherished force in American rock music. 🎟️ Get tickets HERE! Physical tickets available at Utepils Brewing. BoDeans _ Know Before You Go - CLICK HERE FOR DAY OF INFORMATION!  More Information about Sue McLean & Associates: www.suemclean.com General Information: 🎟️ This is a Rain or Shine Event. 👶 All Ages Welcome! Kids 2 & under are free with a paid adult. 🍽️ Food & Drinks Available – Enjoy local food trucks, plus Utepils beer on tap (21+). 🚬 Smoking Area Designated – No smoking outside of this space. 🚫 No Re-Entry – Please plan accordingly. The Following Items Are NOT Permitted: ❌ Lawn chairs or blankets ❌ Pets (Service animals only) ❌ Umbrellas ❌ Outside food & beverages ❌ Weapons or firearms ❌ Backpacks or large bags* * Bag Policy: All bags will be checked by security upon entry. Attendees may bring one sealed water bottle or one empty container for refilling at the water station.   Parking & Transportation: 🚘 Carpool, ride-share, or bike encouraged! Limited parking is available nearby. 📩 Ticket-holders will receive additional parking & event details closer to the show.   Doors: 4:00pm   Music: 5:30pm   Location: Utepils Brewing   Timezone: CST   Event type: Live

“Ray B’s got his own bag. Song-wise, he’s kinda Mayfield, kinda old Nashville, kinda Gamble & Huff, kinda his own deal.”

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. French Songs and Travel Stories The third annual Bastille My Heart show: An effervescent evening of French and French-American songs and stories to celebrate the French national holiday from this quartet of compagnons de voyage: star vocalists Prudence Johnson, Maud Hixson and Bradley Greenwald, hosted by Dan Chouinard on piano and accordion. Dan Chouinard: Host, Piano and Accordion Bradley Greenwald: Vocals Maud Hixson: Vocals Prudence Johnson: Vocals Dan Chouinard is a St. Paul-based all-purpose pianist, street accordionist, sing-along enabler and bicycling vagabond who’s traveled across Europe with an accordion and written about it for MPR in a show called Café Europa. –– Bradley Greenwald is an actor, singer, writer, and director. His original cabarets of music and spoken word create illuminating portraits of Leonard Bernstein, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, the year 1918, among others. –– Maud Hixson has been hailed in New York and London as a singularly elegant exponent of great songs, familiar and not. She and Dan appear together on her 2024 Bistro Award-winning album Permanent Moonlight: Songs of Sir Richard Rodney Bennett. –– Prudence Johnson has been on the musical theatre stage, in two feature films (A River Runs Through It and A Prairie Home Companion), on national radio and on concert stages across North America and Europe, including Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. “Eclectic Minnesota accompanist Dan Chouinard is ‘everyone’s go-to guy.’ “ — Kim Ode, StarTribune 2017

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. Great Songs by the Legendary James Taylor “Minnesota’s Acoustic Music Master” (Star Tribune) Michael Monroe, sings tunes by folk/pop favorite singer-songwriter James Taylor. You’ve Got A Friend is the first song Monroe sang professionally in 72’ at Asbury Park in NJ for 4000 attending the music festival. Expect to hear the best of James Taylor, with songs like Fire & Rain, Shower The People, Close Your Eyes, Sunny Skies, Sweet Baby James, Handy Man, October Road, Carolina In My Mind, How Sweet It Is, and of course You’ve Got A Friend. JT has always been a huge inspiration to Michael and a perfect fit for his tribute shows. Michael Monroe: Vocals and Guitar Tony Axtell: Bass Michael Pilhofer: Drums Dan Thayer: Electric Guitar “MN Acoustic Music Master,” (Star Tribune) Michael Monroe, performs original/acoustic cover tunes on vocals, crystal/bamboo flutes and Seaton Guitars crafted on the Gunflint Trail with reclaimed 200 year-old wood from the bottom of Lake Superior. Monroe’s award winning instrumental soundtracks are featured on PBS/CBC, in Jim Brandenburg’s (National Geographic) documentary, “Chased By The Light.” and received an Emmy for Jason Davis’ On The Road, program, “Soaring On Mended Wings.” A recipient of many MN State Arts Board grants from the 90s through 2023. michaelmonroemusic.com

The Falderals: The Falderals play new folk for old souls. Composed of husband and wife Andrew and Rebecca Andestic and hailed by the Superior Telegram as a “true taste of American folk music,” the two have been playing music together since they met in the Peace Corps, starting around campfires, then the streets of Chicago, and now in bars and coffee shops around the Twin Cities. They’ve released four albums and once toured the US with three kids and a minivan. Their buttered harmonies and foot-stomping instrumentation will take you on journeys through ghost towns and wooded bike trails, bars, and bright-lighted cities; and while you travel with them, you’ll somehow feel right at home. Art Vandalay: Art Vandalay is a Twin Cities-based band known for its serious songwriting and playful live energy. Proudly taking on the mantle as “the poor-man’s version of The Band” (Duluth News Tribune), the roots/rockers have made a name for themselves playing Twin Cities dive bars, small-town breweries, coffee shops, and soybean festivals up-and-down the I-35 corridor, garnering ardent fans along the way. Blending the classic roots sounds of The Band and the modern indie sounds of Chuck Prophet and The Black Keys, Art Vandalay creates raw Americana rock with songs that are “impossibly catchy” (Duluth News Tribune). With their 4th album and 1st live record, One Night at the Aster, the album captures the spirited live energy that has made the band a fixture of the Twin Cities’ Americana scene.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Django Reinhardt, Jazz Manouche This show will feature all of the famous waltzes from Django Reinhardt and the generations that followed in his footsteps. Ryan Picone: Lead Guitar Tessa Nichols Meade: Violin Ian Stenlund: Rhythm Guitar Sean Roderick: Bass The 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. In 2023 the Ryan Picone Quartet released their debut album titled – I Awake dedicated to the legendary Django Reinhardt. The album has received great praise from the Django community including author Michael Dregni. In 2024 RPQ played their first Django Festival along side with musicians like Joscho Stephan and Sam Farthing. Review by author; Michael Dregni. “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!” www.ryanpicone.com

Rockabilly Hall of Fame band Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys perform their rockabilly, rock & roll, honky-tonk, R&B, soul, and doo-wop music around the world. This rockin’ quartet is considered one of the torch bearers of American roots music.

New Irish Trad Session, every Sunday at 8!

Swing by the Fernweh Taproom every Monday and enjoy $2 off pints and $7 Jars (750mL) to go. Also, our pool table and shuffleboard are always free to play!

Spend the night with touring icons Igor & The Red Elvises as they make their way through Minneapolis to The Hook and Ladder Theater stage on July 15. Minneapolis surf-punk rockers Black Widows get the party started. Get your tickets and don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Timeless Classics! The popular STORY TELLERS series is back with another great show! This time featuring the legendary music of Billy Joel, Paul Simon and Jim Croce. This special night will include hits like My Life, The Stranger, Mrs Robinson, Homeward Bound, Time In A Bottle, I Got A Name, and many more. Plus, some glorious singalongs!! Jay Fuchs: Piano, Lead and Harmony VocalsJames A. Rocco: Lead and Harmony VocalsAndy LaCasse: Guitar, Harmonica, Lead and Harmony Vocals Kris Stauffer: Bass, Harmony VocalsReid Kennedy: Drums Jay Fuchs, James A. Rocco and Andy LaCasse are all beloved veterans of the entertainment world. Jay Fuchs is a distinguished entertainer and music educator. Jay has a rich career spanning many decades. Known for his partnership with Erin Schwab, being the founder and director of Dr. Jay’s Cabaret, and his role as Music Theory Department Head at McNally Smith College of Music, Jay has performed for audiences worldwide, from Crooners and The W – Minneapolis to The Governor’s Inauguration Ball. His ability to connect with audiences makes him a sought-after figure in the music industry. James A. Rocco is a Broadway and recording artist, recognized as the Twin Cities Vocalist of the Decade. James has sung alongside legends like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter Nestor Torres, Darlene Love, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Blossom Dearie, Andrew Lloyd Webber and so many others. From Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center to local venues like Crooners and the Ordway, James captivates audiences with his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence. Andy LaCasse is a multi-talented guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, Andy’s new album, “Your Little Gift”, is now available on all streaming platforms. He can also be heard on several recent releases by pop artist Mr Mooq, three children’s records by Kit and Kaboodle and on television for the Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode, “The Dead Talk Back”. His unique energy, rhythmic grace and authenticity perfectly complements the trio, rounding out this seamless blend, creating a harmonious force.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Modern Jazz with Lyric Improvisation and Rich Harmony The Kenny Reichert Quartet delivers a fresh take on modern jazz with a melodic sensibility and deeply harmonic approach. Led by guitarist and composer Kenny Reichert, the group explores rich, original compositions that blend contemporary jazz with introspective lyricism and rhythmic subtlety. Fans of artists like Kurt Rosenwinkel, Aaron Parks, and the Brian Blade Fellowship will feel at home in the quartet’s immersive soundscapes. With a keen ear for nuance and interplay, the band invites audiences into a dynamic musical conversation that is both soulful and sophisticated. Kenny Reichert: Electric GuitarKavyesh Kaviraj: PianoTed Olsen: Upright BassBen Ehrlich: Drums and Cymbals Recognized by DownBeat Magazine as “a distinctive player and composer,” Kenny Reichert has established himself as a compelling guitarist with an expressive and refined approach to the instrument. Blending lyricism with harmonic sophistication, he crafts music that is both adventurous and accessible. His artistry has been praised by All About Jazz as “masterly without being showy,” and Textura has lauded his compositions for making an “immediate impression” and “warranting repeat engagement.” Based between Chicago and Minneapolis, Reichert is an in-demand performer who has collaborated with artists such as Russ Johnson, Geof Bradfield, Lenard Simpson, Clark Sommers, Ethan Philion, John Christensen, Devin Drobka, Ana Everling, and Alyssa Allgood. He has performed at venues and festivals across the U.S. and Europe, bringing his music to audiences in intimate and large-scale settings. ” …a distinctive player and composer with wide-ranging idiomatic inklings. ” – DownBeat Magazine www.kennyreichert.com

Join us at 6:30 pm for The Bistro Showcase Hosted by Jun Sugiyama Featuring For more information visit our Events & Music Facebook page

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. A Night of Van Morrison, Rock, and Soul! The Belfast Cowboys are back for a night of Van Morrison and more. All of this in the fantastic Belvedere Under the Stars! Don’t miss this show! Dan Kowalke: Guitar and Backing Vocals Joe Baumgart: Bass Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen: Drums and Backing Vocals Joe Loskota: Keyboards and Backing Vocals Paul Gronert: Sax Matt Hanzelka: Trombone Tim Martin: Trumpet Vic Volare: Sax and Flute Terry Walsh: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Piano THE BELFAST COWBOYS is a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison along with their own originals, mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter and guitarist Terry Walsh and powered by a four-piece horn section, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene, consistently packing houses and wowing crowds since 2002. belfastcowboys.com

No cover–light fare available from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Full-menu available until 8:30pm. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS Jennifer Marie: Vocals, Piano Maggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of seasoned singers and piano players. No cover. Order all of your favorite Crooners drinks and dinner items, experience superb service, and enjoy the great music!

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Great New Orleans Jazz! Featuring vocalist Rachel Holder with the Reid Kennedy Trio, Songs From The French Quarter takes you to the streets of New Orleans with great music made famous by Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, Duke Ellington, and countless others. Don’t miss this special evening of lush ballads and second line grooves from the culture that is responsible for the creation of Jazz music. Rachel Holder: Vocals Phil Aaron: Piano Graydon Peterson: Bass Reid Kennedy: Drums Rachel Holder, a versatile and dynamic singer from St. Paul, Minnesota, has earned acclaim for her ability to blend multiple genres and deliver deeply expressive performances. With a voice that bridges a wide range of styles, Holder has become a prominent figure in the music scene, both as a performer and an educator. Reid Kennedy is a drummer and composer living in St. Paul, Minnesota. His original music has appeared on Fox Television, Showtime, Starz, The Learning Channel, and WCCO Television. www.reidkennedy.com www.rachelholdermusic.com

Backyard Blend with Naked Eye, eRok4a, Mike Horvath, Dobs DM for location

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Classic Greats! Fresh off of her first tour alongside Todd Rundgren in “What The World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook,” social media-sensation Tori Holub is starting her local journey with a selection of music ranging from ballads to singer-songwriter classics. Featuring four fantastic Twin Cities musicians, this show brings a modern flare to the timeless music of the Carpenters, Bread, The Beatles and Dusty Springfield among others. J.J. Sivak: Guitar, Vocals Rob Fletcher: Drums Connor Bahauddin: Keys, Vocals Alexis Ortega: Bass Tori Holub: Vocals Tori Holub is a vocalist that has garnered attention across social media platforms for her classic vocal styling, particularly in her covers of 1970s pop hits. She most recently completed her first tour with “What The World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook” alongside the legendary Todd Rundgren. “Holub’s voice has that uniquely comforting tone that can make you feel like everything is right in the world — even when she’s singing about how it isn’t.” – Variety Tori Holub Music

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Super Tight Harmonies, Timeless Classics The Four Freshmen hit the stage with a show bursting with jazzy vibes and unforgettable musical magic! Their dazzling vocal harmonies sweep you off your feet with Bossa Nova beats, Swing rhythms, soul-stirring Ballads, and dreamy gems. They deliver a handpicked collection of timeless classics while paying homage to their legendary roots with hits like “It’s a Blue World”, “Poinciana”, and “Day By Day”. With genuine energy and intricate harmonies, The Four Freshmen prove that their music is as timeless as ever. It’s an evening that’s impossible to forget! THE FOUR FRESHMEN To many music enthusiasts, The Four Freshmen need no introduction. Starting as college students in 1948, the young group won fame with their renditions of “Graduation Day,” “Poinciana,” “Day by Day” and “It’s a Blue World.” Stan Kenton played a major role in advancing the early career of The Four Freshmen, and their unique sound strongly influenced other vocal groups, such as Manhattan Transfer, Take 6 and the Beach Boys. “Ultra- talented quartet of Vocalists” The Wall Street Journal The Four Freshmen

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Only Every Saturday @ Pimento on the Lake Hosted by Geoffrey Fischbein Pimento on the Lake – Lake Bde Maka Ska

No cover–light fare available from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Full-menu available until 8:30pm. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS Lori Dokken: Vocals, Piano Maggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of seasoned singers and piano players. No cover. Order all of your favorite Crooners drinks and dinner items, experience superb service, and enjoy the great music!

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Classic Seventies Pop Mostly songs from the seventies, heard on the radio (or the Walkman, TV and the movies). The spotlight is on classic pop from James Taylor, Kenny Rankin, Janis Ian, Carly Simon, Billy Joel and others. Hits and deep cuts from the same albums. Maud Hixson: VocalsMike Cramer: Guitar 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. Her newest recording is devoted to the music of her mentor, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, which earned a 2024 Bistro Award. Mike Cramer is a versatile multi-instrumentalist. Whether playing bluegrass, jazz, blues, or swing, he brings an infectious energy to the stage. An award winning flatpicker, he won second place in the National Flatpicking Contest. “A singular cabaret artist.” –Chicago Tribune www.maudhixson.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Night of New Takes on Jazz Standards Dizzy’s front man Mark Johnson’s voice is described by Music MN as “Pure Emotion”! Mark has been a staple in the Twin Cities music scene for several years. He has had the pleasure of gracing some of the finest performance stages in town. From the Dakota to The Guthrie Theater to Hell’s Kitchen the 331Club all the way out to the 318 Café! Dizzy is a favorite personal project of his allowing him to explore some of the greatest songs ever written in the tone of his own powerful voice! Each live performance with Dizzy is filled with some of the best performers this side of the Mississippi given wide birth to blow your musical mind! Dizzy is your new favorite Jazz/blue eyed soul band from Minneapolis. Mark Johnson: Vocals Tommy Barbarella: Keyboards, Piano, B3 Organ Tim Zhorne: Drums Joe Elliott: Guitar Aaron Fabrini: Bass Special surprise guest Saxophonist! Best known for his extensive work with Prince in the 1990’s, Tommy Barbarella’s reputation for excellence and versatility has extended over the following 2 decades by touring, recording and performing with the likes of Art Garfunkel, Mavis Staples, Jonny Lang, Nick Jonas, Italian superstar Giorgia and Minneapolis supergroup Greazy Meal. Joe Elliott has spent 30 years playing professionally in Los Angeles as sideman, musical director and composer in a variety of music settings including network TV, movie soundtrack, studio, concert and club venues. During his career he has had the good fortune of performing with some of the world’s greatest musicians. The list is too long for a web page, but here are a few, David Sanborn, Bobby Lyle, Brandon Fields, Brian White. Aaron Fabbrini is one of the most innovative and creative musicians in the Twin Cities. Known for his exceptional bass and pedal steel work with artists such as Sara Groves, Romantica, Jars of Clay, and many others, Aaron has a remarkable ability to intuitively understand what each song needs. As he plays, he draws listeners into a world where the bass guitar reigns supreme. His presence in the band ensures that every performance offers a new and extraordinary experience. Tim Zhorne is the creative force behind FStracks. He’s an in-demand session & live drummer, percussionist & producer offering 40 years of experience. Performances, sessions including Grammy the Award Winning, Jesse Ernster, Billy Steele, Billy Peterson & Cory Wong. Additional gigs & session work include: Preston Gunderson, Sara Renner, Erica West, Jesse Ernster, David Cleveland, Rhythmic Circus, Ted Nash, Brian Powers, Matt Riley, Billy Steele, Ricky Peterson, Steve Noonan, Teddy Reimer, The Small City Trio, Joe Rogness, & Scott Gagner to name a few. www.dizzympls.com

Backyard Blend with Forever 41, Soul Tribe, The Makeouts, and Kat and the Hurricane

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. Sting, The Police Tribute Journey through the iconic sounds of Sting and The Police with One World, the ultimate tribute band that captures the electrifying energy and musical genius of this legendary Police trio and the expansive Sting solo catalogue. Relive the memories and dance to the infectious rhythms of hits like “Roxanne,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Don’t Stand So Close to Me,” “Message In a Bottle,” “ Every Little Thing She Does is Magic”, “Fields of Gold”, “Englishman in New York” and many more. One World’s captivating performance will transport you back to the era of pop-infused rock, reggae, and new wave that defined the 1970s and 1980s. Prepare to be mesmerized by soaring vocals, rocking guitars, pulsating rhythms, and the signature Sting and The Police sound that has captivated audiences worldwide. Experience the passion, energy, and sheer musical brilliance that made Sting and The Police one of the most influential bands of all time. Andy Schultz– Lead Vox, Bass Todd Ortberg– Guitars, Vox Wes Ruelle– Keyboards Alex Ortberg– Percussion Autumn Toussaint– Vocals, Percussion Kathy Mueller– Vocals, Keyboards Jeff Fawbush– Sax, Flute, Guitar stingandthepolicetribute.com