Geoff Jones and Rick Carlson at Crooners
Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65, FridleyNo cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Geoff Jones: Vocals Rick Carlson: 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!
Dedicated To You: Aja Parham Sings the Songs of Sarah Vaughan!
Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, MinneapolisDinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Sarah Vaughan Songs Bringing her love of Sarah back to the stage, Aja embodies the spirit of Sarah, Sassy and Divine all in one night! The Divine one. Ms. Sassy Sarah Vaughan. One of the defining voices of Jazz, Sarah Vaughan performed for almost 50 years, winning awards and accolades and working with high-profile musicians. Sarah was known for her beautiful, rich and expressive voice, most notably her range and unique vibrato. Paying homage to her influence, Aja takes Sarah Vaughan’s voice from the recordings and brings it to you live. Singing such songs as “Make Comfortable”, “Misty”, and “What is this thing called Love?,” if you have never heard Sarah before, you will go leave wanting to listen to her and fall in love. Aja Parham: Vocals Adi Yeshaya: Piano Nathan Norman: Drums Butchy Austin: Trumpet Brandon Clayton: Sax Keith Nance: Sax, Flute Aja Parham has performed with the Minnesota Opera, Skylark Opera, Penumbra Theatre and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. After a time, Aja rekindled her love of Jazz, R&B, Funk and Motown, and started performing as a freelance vocalist throughout the Twin Cities. In 2018, due to her love of all things Sarah Vaughan, she studied the recordings of Sarah down to each note, slide, and placement of vibrato to construct a Sarah Vaughan Tribute show. Since being a 2024 Ordway GreenRoom Fellow, Aja has been seen performing with Bebe Zahara Benet of Drag Race, Johnnie Brown with his tribute shows, performing duets with her 9 year old son with the Capri Big Band, performing as one of the Staples singers in the Last Waltz Tribute, singing BGVs for the Snapped Open Mic at the Green Room, sitting in with Jaybee and the Routine, or in musical theatre and cabaret style settings with James Rocco and Raymond Berg. Someone once said her voice is like a warm blanket and her presence on stage makes you feel like a concert with a good friend. She is an act not to be missed. “Aja Parham is one of the Twin Cities’ most well-versed singers, with a wide vocal range and a deep knowledge of music. You can find her singing anything from jazz standards to pop tunes, R&B, gospel, and Motown.” – The Current www.ajaparham.com
Chris Davies & The Afterparty w. The Appetizers at White Squirrel
White Squirrel Bar 974 7th St W, Saint PaulChris Davies and The Afterparty signifies the continuation and spirit that came after The Promise Land Band’s historic performance at the First Avenue owned Turf Club on January 11, 2019. They are a band based in the Twin Cities known for their splendid mix of americana and pop. Chris Davies & The Afterparty have been enjoyed by audiences from the 7 th Street Entry to the Surf Ballroom. Their performances are highly entertaining and rich in original material. The Afterparty features Dan Baker on bass, Larissa Beck on background vocals and Tambourine and Joe Nelson on Mandolin. Occasionally they are also joined by Ben Lohrding on drums.
The Bistro Showcase
The Finnish Bistro 2264 Como Avenue, St. PaulJoin us at 6:30 pm for The Bistro Showcase Hosted by Jun Sugiyama Featuring The Daily Norm & Maya For more information, visit our Events & Music Facebook page
Southside Aces: A Night in New Orleans at Dakota
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis“flawlessly replicate the sound of classic New Orleans” — Prairie Uprising Southside Aces are celebrating twenty years of performing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. From the early New Orleans of Jelly Roll Morton to the world-changing joys of Louis Armstrong. The barrel house sounds of Preservation Hall to the Crescent City rhythms of rock and roll pioneer Fats Domino. Treat yourself to a century’s worth of New Orleans jazz. The band first began as the brainchild of clarinetist Tony Balluff and sousaphone player Erik Jacobson. Their whispers and rumors materialized in Tony’s foyer in South Minneapolis, in August 2003. Since their first gig on a flatbed truck in Apple Valley, the Aces have released eight albums, including their most recent —2022’s Minneapolis Bump— fifteen original songs inspired by the Jazz Age. In New Orleans, the jazz tradition thrives off a wide array of styles. The Aces possess a diverse repertoire, with a roll call that includes the names of Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, and Bix Beiderbecke. Plus Crescent City classics like “Bourbon Street Parade”, “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”, and “St. James Infirmary”. And let’s not forget the funky rhythms of brass band powerhouses like “Mardi Gras in New Orleans” and “Palm Court Strut”! The Southside Aces have performed at Dakota, Icehouse, Crooners Supper Club, Vieux Carre, Twin Cities Jazz Fest, Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival, and Minnesota Orchestra Sommerfest, to name a few. They’ve driven dancers to a frenzy at national dance competitions and led second-line parades through the streets of the Twin Cities. And they’ve played events in Denver, Omaha, Chicago, Des Moines, and all across the great state of Minnesota — which, if you’re keeping score, makes them a “territory band.” Recommended for fans of Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Tuba Skinny, Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller. 📸: Paul Udstrand
Big Trees Trio – Bill Smith, Frank Boyle, Doug Lohman at Midway Saloon
Midway Saloon 1567 University Ave, Saint PaulNelson Devereaux Trio (“three lights in the dark” Album Release) w/ headtriiip at Berlin MPLS
Berlin Minneapolis 204 N 1st St, MinneapolisBobby J’s West Bank Social Club at Schooner
Schooner Tavern 2901 27th Ave S, MinneapolisMad Mike’s Funhouse at Route 47
Route 47 Pub & Grub 7820 University Ave NE, FridleyButanes at Shaws
Shaw's Bar and Grill 1528 University Ave NE, Minneapolis
The Belfast Cowboys at Crooners Belvedere Room
The Belvedere at Crooners 6161 Highway 65 NE, MinneapolisDinner 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
The Cameras at Hook and Ladder
Zen Arcade 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420, MinneapolisThe Cameras are a Minneapolis-based psychedelic pop rock band blending swirling guitar textures, vintage keyboards, and dreamy vocal harmonies. Known for immersive live shows and a throwback-yet-modern aesthetic, the group channels the spirit of 60s psych into a distinctly 21st-century sound.
Anna Houston & Kenzie Hanley at Aster Cafe
Aster Cafe 125 Main St SE, Minneapolis
Test Site 67
The Dubliner Pub 2162 University Avenue, St. PaulScottie 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.
