“Kirk Sivernail is a singer songwriter originally from Austria.  Now based in Nashville, his songs incorporate themes of love and loss, chasing love, and seeing the world through the outside world view.” “Joe Nicola is a virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist whose expressive technique and emotive playing have captivated audiences across the globe. With a musical career spanning over two decades, Joe has honed a distinctive sound that blends intricate fingerpicking, melodic inventiveness, and a deep connection to his musical roots. Drawing inspiration from folk, blues, classical, and contemporary acoustic traditions, his compositions tell stories that resonate on a deeply personal level.” “Steve Liska is the founding member of the band “The Get-Up Mondays” whose songs mix Petty-esque melodies with catchy sing-along lyrics.” “Rockabilly Mayhem! is the most dangerous Rockabilly band north of the Mason Dixon Line!  Playing Rock-N-Roll from the 1950’s with a twist.”

6-7: Sophie Javna Combo Bio: A r/evolving jazz combo, with reimagined standards, soul and improvisation. Sophie Javna (vocals) has performed in restaurants, bars, on street corners, and on stages since she was a teen.  Doo-Wop is her favorite musical style. Steven Hobert (keys) performs on piano, accordion, & vocals as a soloist, with jazz project Sirclesound, the world beat-driven ensemble FireFlyForest, and Oudyano with renowned Syrian oud player Issam Rafea. Check out Steven’s music at: stevenhobert.bandcamp.com Pete Quirsfeld (drums) is a composer, band leader, and drummer based in Minneapolis. 7-8: The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League https://www.thegatl.band/presskit

Dermot is an alternative rock artist whose diverse songs switch from heavy metal riffs to electronic pop to 60s acoustic numbers. Lyrics can range from soul-baring and relatable to  rock-epics sprinkled with  a dash of sci-fi flavored storytelling. The one through-line is singer Michael Rowland’s unique perspective and the singer/songwriter’s joy in sharing his voice with one and all.     Allison Dyg is an alt pop/rock artist known for her fearless sound and raw, unfiltered lyrics. Blurring the lines between rock, pop, and grunge, her music dives deep into vulnerability and authenticity with a rebellious spirit that refuses to conform. Unapologetically original and captivating, Allison’s dynamic live performances leave audiences feeling every word and every note.     Slytempo is a Minneapolis-based musician who creates upbeat dance music with a playful aesthetic. He’ll be joined by a few musician friends, aiming to bring fun and positivity to the stage.

Cattlesnake: Minneapolis trio cattlesnake play a frenetic mix of surf, punk, & grunge, and try to channel their anxieties/grievances over climate disaster and democratic collapse into a rad stage show. Party on. Dashed: Dashed is comprised of 4 fellas who are finally playing the twisted surf-punk that they have always wanted to. Their style is all-at-once energetic and somber, leaning heavy into their post-punk inspirations, then sprinkling it all with biting reverb, jangly choruses, and messy topics. Somehow clean and dirty, Dashed falls between the gaps of Drive Like Jehu, Wipers, Man or Astroman?, and Lawrence Arms. These punk vets have been jamming for the past 15 years in the Midwest, and are ready for a project that feels inherently “them.” Sparrowhawk: Sparrowhawk was formed in Minneapolis in 2018 by four dudes whose previous bands include Private Interests, Mystery Date, Southside Desire, and Radio On. Their sound combines the big riffs and guitar harmonies of ‘70s van rock legends like Thin Lizzy with power-pop, glam, and first wave punk sounds from both sides of the Atlantic.

The New Havoline Supremes are very excited to have legendary drummer Noah Levy (The Honeydogs, Brian Setzer, Peter Frampton, Golden Smog and more!) joining us on August 5th! The New Havoline Supremes are a Twin Cities based band,  featuring the legendary Mary Cutrufello on guitar and vocals, and Dan Lowinger on guitar.  Formed in October of 2023, the band plays a mix of classic country and Mary’s original tunes, and features Greg Schutte (Ryan Bingham, Mickey Hart, Chasity Brown) on drums, and Erik Lillestol (Cafe Accordion) on bass. Mary Cutrufello With 30 years of experience in the music business, Mary Cutrufello is everything from Texas honky-tonk heroine and fiery Midwestern roots-rocker to a powerhouse acoustic performer. Connecticut-raised and Yale-educated, Mary’s musical journey has taken her from the East Coast to Houston and now to Minnesota.  Career highlights include: the major label release of    ”When the Night is Through,” on Mercury Records in 1998, appearances on national tv shows such as Tonight Show with Jay Leno, appearances at major festivals including Farm Aid, and tours with Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Tish Hinojosa.  Mary has seven self-released albums, and has played guitar locally for Annie Mack, Michael Perry and the Long Beds, and many others. Dan Lowinger Dan Lowinger, a transplant from Portland, OR, is a guitarist steeped in the tradition of Western swing and classic country. Since moving to the Twin Cities in 2017, Dan has become a fixture in the local country and Americana scene, playing on a regular basis with all star Western swing band Honky Tonk Jump, and country rockers Cole Diamond, while also sharing the stage with local greats, Martin Zellar (Gear Daddies), Tony Andreason (The Trashmen), Pat Donohue (Prairie Home Companion) and many others! He has performed regionally and toured nationally with many different country and swing bands from the Pacific Northwest including: The Barn Door Slammers, Ralph Carney’s Pepper Grinders, Vince Mira, and Western Centuries.

The Second Stringers consists of Lars-Erik Larson on drums, Nick Salisbury on bass, and Blair Krivanek on guitar. Between the three of them they have filled out the rhythm section for groups such as Dead Man Winter, Sonny Knight and the Lakers, Ryan Bingham, Brian Fallon, Sarah Morris, Mike Munson, Jack Klatt, and many others. They play at the White Squirrel the first Wednesday of every month where they stretch out on an eclectic range of tunes from country classics, old folk songs, and deep cut soul tunes. Often they are joined by the who’s who of local songwriters as their special guests every month, where they get to show off their skills as professional sidemen. They look forward to the first Wednesday every month and they’d be thrilled if you came by to join them sometime.

Mattie Rynkiewicz (piano) and Mia Burgstede (accordion) will play an excellent set of Irish and irish-adjacent tunes for a fun night of ceilidh dancing.

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

David is a composer and songwriter, a Kerrville New Folk winner, and has taken top writing honors at the Minnesota, South Florida, and Tucson Folk Festivals. ​He sings and plays piano, guitar, and accordion.

Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, The Strains invoke the ghosts of the past, while still remaining fresh. No need to go into what these guys have done, or where they have been. It’s all about where they are going. Straight into your head with more hooks than a tackle box, and straight into your guts with real deal punk ROCK, just like the kind that got you beat up in high school.

Scottie Devlin’s Test Site 67 is a local super group! These guys will make you laugh, dance and listen. Wide range of covers songs and their own. Never a dull moment.

Caution No Lyrics: Instrumental funk trio TH3 returns to The White Squirrel Bar in St. Paul for an evening of instrumental music. Joining them are good friends Paul Boblett, Kent Militzer, and Steve Sutherland as Spék – instrumental reimaging and improvisation : in space… let’s all go exploring some great instrumental vibes together. attached is a PNG (square) image for the calendar and social and a TH3 Band photo if needed and social links. We are making a FB event… we plan to do other video stuff for promo too (we will tag White Squirrel Bar) of course. … just hoping we can also be listed on the Calendar. Social Links: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556413925356 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/th3mpls/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/51cs5VaY8PWM5mzAb3yZP3?si=eAYaUjCcS_KXT1k6_IjHeA Bandcamp : https://th3mpls.

Garrett Jones is a Minneapolis-based bassoonist and composer known for his cross-genre bassoon techniques and jazz bassoon recordings. His original compositions for bassoon and rhythm section bring Western classical compositional techniques to an improvisational setting, and his improvisations with the Aspects Trio bring electric bassoon into new musical territory. He has performed in jazz clubs in Minneapolis and Phoenix, and has been an invited performer at the conference of the International Double Reed Society.     Tommy Boynton is a jazz singer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist residing in St. Paul, Minnesota. As an artist and educator, he is grateful for the paths that have allowed him to stay actively creative and exploring while seeking to welcome all in experiencing and enjoying music free of judgment and shame. Tommy is a current member of The Four Freshmen. Locally, he teaches at Sarah Janes Music School and MacPhail. In his spare time, he composes song cycles (setting poetry to music, which can be heard anywhere you listen to music on the internet), plays soccer, watches soccer, plays disc golf, and is an avid cuddler of pets.

Weekly trad session at the Dubliner.

Celebrate the music of Sly & The Family Stone and Rufus with legendary Twin Cities band Dr. Mambo’s Combo. The Combo will be performing a FULL night of music from these two iconic funk artists.

Dave’s Manual fuses crafty songwriting with rock ‘n’ roll roots to create music that is raw, honest, and leaves a worm in the listener’s ear.       Yankee Boar is the solo project by Harrison Black – tapping into southern roots and his Midwest influences he makes what you might know as “y’allternative” music. Woooo Pig!

With rich harmonies and energetic instrumentation, their eclectic mix of tunes from every decade will get you singing along to songs you forgot you loved.

Connection is a bass-forward, late-night dance party focused on music with feeling. A genre-bending night spanning house, synth wave, club, and soul, curated with intention and warmth.

The Gooses- Goosecore, obviously Ditchweed- country cool dudes Yuasa-Exide- basement dwelling lo-fi dogs Pleasure Cube- kinda hardcore, kinda indie, kinda punk rock, very awesome

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

‘Jerry Day’ The Daze Between marks the days between Jerry Garcia’s death day and birthday. Come celebrate the music and memory of Jerry (30 years after his passing) with a night of music, vendors, food, and more.

Mary Strand & The Garage play an infectious mix of rock/pop songs that include punk rock, garage rock, and power pop. Mary’s influences include Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, the Ramones, the Bangles, the Pretenders, the La’s, and the Go-Go’s.Her first album, released in 2023, was GOLDEN GIRL. Mary’s upcoming second album, I DON’T NEED YOUR PERMISSION, will release onAugust 1,2025

Pete McCauley and Tim Cheesebrow bring old tunes to life and have a great time doing it. A Folkin’ Good Time!