Guitar greats Joel Shapira and Dean Harrington are joined by veteran bassist Bruce Heine for some fun acoustic guitar music. Funk, Jazz, Gypsy, and some Beatles too!

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. Great Choral Singing Back to School – Back to Basics. As a new school year begins (and as they celebrate the start of their 64th Season in Song), the Minnesota Boychoir will present sacred and secular classics from last season, including tunes that were performed during their debut performance at Carnegie Hall in June 2025. Mark Johnson: Conductor Todd Price: Accompanist 50 singers ages 9-18 The Minnesota Boychoir, now in its 64th season, is the oldest continually operating boys choir in the Twin Cities. Their reputation for excellence has brought invitations from local and national music conventions, as well as sporting events and touring Broadway companies. The choir has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Minnesota Opera, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony, the Prague Philharmonic, and a long list of local and national performers. The Boychoir has traveled to five continents with recent tours that included performances at Sydney’s Opera House, Saint Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican and Montserrat Abbey in Barcelona. The Minnesota Boychoir trains young men to be outstanding musicians and strives to help them develop a sense of poise and self-confidence through education and performance. boychoir.org

No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Dale Alexander: 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!

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Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Great Classic Country Hits Are you lonesome tonight? Got heartaches by the number? A hankering for pedal steel guitar, some high lonesome Floyd Cramer piano and a Patsy Cline yodel? Then you gotta go hear Lush Country, an all-star band playing the best country songs of the hi-fi era, from Eddy Arnold to Tammy Wynette and back again. Dan Chouinard: Piano, Accordion, Vocals Peter Johnson: Percussion Prudence Johnson: Vocals Richard Kriehn: Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Vocals Gary Raynor: Bass Gary Rue: Guitar, Vocals Joe Savage: Pedal Steel Dan Chouinard is accompanist for a who’s who of Twin Cities performers, an enabler of community sing-alongs and a writer of hit shows for public radio, concert hall and theatrical stage, including Rondo ’56, Steerage Song and Café Europa. DanChouinard.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Expressive, Groovy Jazz Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson has been called “one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time.” Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene. If you like your jazz accessible yet interesting, playful, expressive, and irresistibly groovy, the Mary Louise Knutson Trio delivers in every way! Mary Louise Knutson: Piano Dan Carpel: Bass David Schmalenberger: Drums Jazz pianist Mary Louise Knutson‘s latest trio CD, In the Bubble, charted in Jazz Week’s Top 10 and remained in the Top 50 for 19 weeks straight. Knutson tours regularly with her group, the Mary Louise Knutson Trio, whose music has been described by Jazz Times Magazine as “state-of-the-art piano trio finery,” and by the Star Tribune as, “…timeless, classic piano trio music, right up there with Bill Evans and Bill Charlap.” From 2010-2018, Knutson toured with trumpeter Doc Severinsen, former bandleader for the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. Knutson is often heard with area vocalists Connie Evingson and Patty Peterson (Jazz Women All Stars); and with a variety of instrumental groups including the JazzMN Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra. Knutson has also performed with such jazz greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby McFerrin, Dianne Reeves, Kevin Mahogany, Randy Brecker, Bobby Shew, Nicholas Payton, Terell Stafford, Terence Blanchard, Richie Cole, Ernie Watts, Peter Erskine, Billy Hart, Ed Shaughnessy, Richard Davis, Kurt Elling and many more.www.marylouiseknutson.com

New Irish Trad Session, every Sunday at 8!

BrotherWonder is a band hailing from Minnesota. Composed of the two brothers Hunter and Drake, they strive to blend heartfelt melodies and thoughtful lyrics drawn from their lives as both individuals and as brothers. Some artists that inspire them in creativity are Coldplay, The Beatles and John Mark McMillan.     Halle Hanson is a singer-songwriter from the greater Minneapolis area. She grew up in a musical family and starting really diving in on her own during her teen years. Her music has been described as “sad girl with a smile” exploring themes of heartbreak and longing woven together with melancholic melodies.

NOTE: Labor Day Hours: 5pm-Midnight. First Monday of every month. Hosted by Paul McCloskey. Instruments are acceptable, but we don’t want an orchestra!

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, 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.

Hosted by Larry Raneri. Gift card prizes, merchandise giveaways. Drink promotions.

Crooners Classics – every Wednesday at 5:30PM we will celebrate the beloved musical treasures of yesterday. Wednesday’s Crooners Classics Classic Country Songs Crooners Classics presents Lovesick Blues. The feel-good music of Hank Williams and other Cowboy Classics featuring singer, Debbie Briggs and debuting her new band “Sparrow Catcher”. Debbie Briggs: Vocals Tim Kirchhof: Guitar Matt Blake: Upright Bass Sam Skavnak: Pedal Steel Tim Zhorne: Drums Debbie Briggs best known for her work in Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz & co-founder/lead singer of The Good Time Gals. As seen at Crooners, MN State Fair, Jazz Fest, Fine Line, and more! www.debbiebriggsvintagejazz.com

Tom and Ginny bring alive the soul of Ireland. Performing tunes learned from the old masters, they delight audiences with passionate reels and playful songs.

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

Authentic high energy roots and blues. Acoustic resonator slide-guitar suggests Muddy Waters and pre-war blues.

Live Music • DJ Sets • Drag Performances • Drag Bingo • Silent Auction • Raffle

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 60 minutes before showtimes. An Evening of Classic Clapton Rock Vinnie Rose returns to his early guitar roots with “Wonderful Tonight” showcasing both major hits and deep cuts of the indelible blues music of Eric Clapton. “Wonderful Tonight” will feature many songs from the 1992 Unplugged album as well as songs from Eric Clapton’s earlier stints with Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos and songs from his subsequent solo albums. Vinnie, Al, and Adrian have joyfully created music together for many years. Their focused, whimsical style makes for both a captivating, yet relaxed performance atmosphere. Vinnie Rose: Vocals, GuitarArron (Al) Bergstrom: BassAdrian Suarez: Drums and Percussion Vinnie Rose is an eclectic, native Minnesotan musician who performs in a variety of contexts. A forever student of jazz and classical, Vinnie’s main performance outlet is his solo acoustic live-looping show featuring popular songs of the 60’s though current including selections from his four albums of original music. You can find Vinnie’s live-looping show at local breweries and wineries, community events and festivals, music in the parks, private events, and on special occasions leading his own band. www.vinnierose.com

On Thursday, October 9, Joe Hysell takes over The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room to celebrate the release of his brand-new EP, Still Gonna Try. This is Hysell at his boldest – blending Americana grit, rock ’n’ roll fire, and songwriting that hits you right in your broken heart.

Leslie Rich founded the Rocket Soul Choir in 1994, mainly as an acoustic response to the heavy, guitar-driven, Irish bands cropping up at that time.

Modern Wildlife – is a paranoid indie rock band that is raw and compelling. Ramson – Drawing from mutual influence and embracing volume as a three-piece, Ramson strives for a uniquely familiar sound reminiscent of a new memory. Guest Rooms – melodic harmony-driven alt-rock that can sometimes shake the room or quietly pull at your heartstrings.

No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Scottie Miller: Piano & Vocals 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 cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. A Night of Fantastic Classic ABBA Minnesota’s #1 ABBA tribute. Since forming in 2016 they have been selling out theaters, clubs and parks all over the State. Mamma Mia you don’t want to miss out on the fun! Take a Chance and join us! It’s your turn to be a Dancing Queen! Katy Vernon: Sings as Agnetha Jenny Russ: Sings as Frida Jen Case-Smith: Acoustic Guitar and Vocals Simon Husbands: Keyboards and Vocals Rod Smith: Guitar Jon Hunt: Bass David J Russ: Drums and Vocals Katy Vernon (vocals) is a London born singer songwriter and ukulele player.In addition to singing the role of Agnetha as a founding member of ABBASolutely Fab her resume highlights include being named the Winner of Best Acoustic Performer of 2020 By City Pages and she just launched a new original band called Favourite Girl. Jenny Russ (vocals) is a seasoned and much sought after performer across the Twin Cities. In addition to singing the role of Frida as a founding member of ABBASolutely Fab, she also sings with the classic country band Saddle Sores and the ELO Tribute ELnO Jenny Case (acoustic guitar/vocals) is a multi-instrumentalist, music director, teacher and composer. In addition to ABBASolutely Fab she also plays regularly with the Flamin’ Oh’s. Jenny is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of She Rock She Rock, a Twin Cities nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls, women and gender-expansive folks through the art of music. Simon Husbands (keyboards/vocals) is a British born entertainer. Simon has been playing with ABBASolutely Fab since the beginning, but has also played in many bands including the Billboard Hot 100 band Blue Train. Rod Smith (guitar) is a genre defying lead guitarist who has been with ABBASolutely Fab for several years. When he’s not Laying all the Love with the Super Troupers, you can find him playing the blues with Lamont Cranston. Jon Hunt (bass) is a multi-instrumentalist has been playing with ABBASolutely Fab since its inception. Prior to that, he played in a number of Minneapolis bands including Shatterproof and Lunar 9. David J Russ (drums/vocals) is a multi-instrumentalist, engineer, producer, is not only a valued part of the band but also serves as Technical Director. “Minnesota’s very own Dancing Queens.” Jessica Paxton ‘The Current’ Www.ABBASolutelyFab.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Laid-Back, Nostalgic, Swing Arne Fogel celebrates the music of JEROME KERN and DOROTHY FIELDS! The classic “Great American” songs by the two of them, together and and apart. Arne Fogel: Vocals Rick Carlson: Piano Arne Fogel is a 2018 inductee into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, and a 2008 inductee into the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame. He appears frequently as a singer at the top jazz venues in the Twin Cities.He has written, produced and/or appeared in dozens of concert presentations in such venues as Orchestra Hall (where he performed as Rosemary Clooney’s opening act for her penultimate career appearance), Bloomington Center For the Arts, Crooners, Hanifl Center for the Performing Arts, Hopkins Center for the Arts, 3M History Theater, Phipps Center for the Arts, The Fitzgerald Theater, The Capri Theater, and many other venues throughout the Upper Midwest.Arne has performed in many live radio concerts and productions, including three years as a regular performer on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion. Arne has performed on nearly 1,500 recording sessions as a vocalist on jingles and film soundtracks, and recorded, produced, or co-produced several albums. For 12 years he produced and hosted “Arne Fogel Presents” on the stations of the Minnesota Public Radio network, and for over 45 years has entertained radio audiences with his programs on SiriusXM, WWTC-AM, KLBB-AM, KTWN-FM, Netradio.com, and Bing Crosby Internet Radio. Currently, Arne appears on KBEM-FM in the Twin Cities. “…I can’t think of anyone else around here who does what Fogel does…There’s a dearth of male jazz vocalists in general, and none in this area who has mastered Fogel’s unique style of pop/swing. It’s accessible, danceable, romantic and fun…” — Pamela Espeland, MINNPOST ArneFogel.com

Weekly trad session at the Dubliner.

The Hook & Ladder Theater is pleased to host the 15th Annual Big Fat Love show, celebrating what would have been the late John Prine’s 79th birthday. The popular event is curated and hosted by Ben Cook-Feltz & KFAI’s Ellen Stanley (a.k.a. Mother Banjo) and features performances by Minnesota’s top folk, blues and Americana acts.

Join us for Tim Sigler LIVE at the Narrows Saloon!

Gavin has toured extensively with bands including Brú Ború & Celtic Legends as well as headlining numerous North American festivals with JigJam.

Join us for a special Firehouse Performing Arts Community Fundraiser featuring the return of folk-punk powerhouse Hamell on Trial as he kicks off his multimedia tour “Driving All Night”—a bold, hilarious, and heartfelt solo performance about life, art, and raising a kid on the road. Stay after the show for a gallery exhibition of Hamell’s original artwork.

An eclectic night where Minneapolis funk-infused pop-rock hangs out with high-energy alt-pop from Denver! Bring you dancing shoes…

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

Join us for Shredding Flannel LIVE at The Narrows Saloon!