Speed Riders: Crossing musical lanes such as power pop, no wave, and grunge, Minneapolis’ newest punk’n’roll outfit, Speed Riders, cover subjects ranging from death, love, and motorcycles (of course). Their debut album, Super Cheers, features ten psych-soaked tracks filled with catchy songwriting sensibilities that will have listeners racing to a thrift shop to purchase a black leather jacket. Super Flasher: Super Flasher is a three piece rock ‘n’ roll band from Minneapolis, MN. They play stripped down and loud punk rock inspired by country, blues and the Beastie Boys. Lifestyle Shakes:  Early 90s college rock meets Nuggets with great hooks and melodies, as well as the occasional instrumental for the soundtrack of the best movie never made; Lifestyle Shakes is a healthy part of your daily routine.

A full evening of old world, revival, and original folk music featuring pub favorites and a broad catalog of historic songs from Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales.

Sunday Funday

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

Sign-ups start at 4:45 pm. More information can be found on our Events & Music page. (4) Events & Music at The Finnish Bistro | Facebook

Step Right Up! The Johnny Sincerely Orchestra are celebrating the release of their EP The Carnival of Love and Blues with a show of all shows… and you’re invited! Live Music! Aerialists! Stilt Walkers! Tarot Readings! And More!

Roots Blues Jazz Pop Date & Time Sun Mar 30, 2025 • 7PMDOORS • 5:30PM Cost From $47.10

New Irish Trad Session, every Sunday at 8!

Sing Hymns. Drink Beer. Make Friends. The Fleshpots of Egypt are back!

West African Music Master Date & Time Mon Mar 31, 2025 • 7:30PMDOORS • 5:30PM Cost From $53.85

feat. Julian Lage, Asante Santi Debriano & Will Calhoun Date & Time Tue Apr 1, 2025 • 6:30PMDOORS • 5:00PM Cost $60/55/45

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feat. Julian Lage, Asante Santi Debriano & Will Calhoun Date & Time Tue Apr 1, 2025 • 8:30PMDOORS • 8:30PM Cost $50/45/35

Unattractive Giant Monster – Unattractive Giant Monster is a post genre, weirdo sewer punk band from the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Fueled by hot dogs and inspired by bands like The Dead Milkmen, Devo, and  Diarrhea Planet, UGM is ready to party. Home Team Quarterback – Home Team Quarterback began in 2020 as a home recording project by Micheal Weiler to create heavy music. In 2021 he recruited friends to play bass and drums for their first gig. Home Team Quarterback takes inspiration from trash metal, math rock, doom metal, post hardcore, and grunge and melds it into bite sized bangers. Home Team Quarterback released its first EP Primordial Sludge in 2022 and plans to release an LP in 2025. Orchid Club – Orchid club is a band from Minneapolis that dabbles in a lovingly oldschool and timeless set of flashbacks to the more left-field staples of 80’s-90’s US postcore and punk rock.

Crooners Classics – every Wednesday at 5:30 PM we will celebrate the beloved musical treasures of yesterday. Limited Menu Available Wednesday’s Crooners Classics An Evening of Classic Billy Joel Intimate Billy Joel Tribute Show, featuring his greatest hits throughout his career. This show brings the charisma of the pianoman to life!! Come out and enjoy this great tribute to the NY Piano Man! Garrett Steinberg: Piano & Vocals Johnny Moeller: Guitar Doug Snapp: Trumpet Leah Shanks: Backing Vocals Mike Much: Bass Cayle Wendorf: Drums Garrett Steinberg is a piano entertainer from Mankato, MN and has been a featured entertainer on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. He is the manager of Neon-LIVE which features a number of tribute shows, including Elton John and ABBA. www.neonliveentertainment.com

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.

feat. Julian Lage, Asante Santi Debriano & Will Calhoun Date & Time Wed Apr 2, 2025 • 6:30PMDOORS • 5:00PM Cost $60/55/45

Weekly radio show on KFAI Radio 90.3 (4-6pm) The party continues at 331Club

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

SPECIAL EVENT: JOE FLIP’S 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!

Weekly radio show on KFAI Radio 90.3 (4-6pm) The party continues at 331Club

The Minnesota songwriter showcaseTwin Cities tradition since 2005Curated by Nick Hensley of Love Songs for Angry MenFeatures 12 up-and-coming and veteran songwriters every Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM September through May.FREE SHOWFor more information message us at: https://www.facebook.com/MNsongwritershowcase

with Annie and the Bang Bang

John Louis crafts heartworn country folk songs, born of a blend of observation, experience, introspection and empathy.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Great Night of Hot R&B and Jazz Join Erica West for an enchanting evening that promises to be a celebration of the sultry sounds of Jazz and R&B. This music will feature the powerful and emotive voices of legendary artists, including Nina Simone, Shirlee Horn, Sarah Vaughan, Lizz Wright, Rachelle Farrell, Diana Krall, Esperanza Spaldinga, Jill Scott and more creating a magical tapestry of music that transcends time. More than just a concert, this immersive experience highlights the strength and artistry of female vocalists from the 1940s to the present day.Erica West: Vocals Jordan Hedlund: Piano Tim Zhorne: Drums Erik Yates: Bass Guitar In a uniquely captivating way, Erica West brings a beautiful fusion of soulful, R&B and Jazz inspired melodies to the microphone. But do not let her silky vocals fool you. Erica’s vocal style is both powerful and sultry influenced by female vocalists such as Barbara Streisand, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Nina Simone, Shirley Horn, Roberta Flack, Sarah Vaughan, Lizz Wright, and Jill Scott. ericawestmusic.com

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

Structured Jam

Live Music Every Thursday we bring a little Celtic twist to our English pub with Celtic Jam at 7pm!  An open jam session available to anyone that wants to join in!  Open to all ages and talent levels.

with Cretin Avenue Hoppers

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. American Songbook Classic Jazz Rodgers & Hammerstein–the most famous songwriters on the planet. Rodgers & Hart–wrote some of the most legendary standards of all time. 5-time Grammy award nominee Karrin Allison and leading American Songbook visionary Deborah Grace Winer (Dizzy’s Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center) lead this hot and cool jazz party. With a starry band, some breezy stories, and swinging great songs from My Heart Stood Still to This Can’t Be Love, standards from Oklahoma!, The King and I, South Pacific and more. A classic jazz blast! Karrin Allyson: Vocals, Music Director Deborah Grace Winer: Host Adi Yeshaya: Piano Jeff Bailey: Bass Dave Schmalenberger: Drums With surprise guest! Karrin Allyson has received five Grammy award nominations among the more than 15 albums she has recorded for Concord and other labels. Her Rodgers and Hammerstein album, Many a New Day, earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album, and peaked at 13 on the Billboard Jazz albums charts. Her most recent album, all-originals, is Some of That Sunshine. She tours the world in concert and clubs, including the major jazz festivals, and was featured in the Newport—Now 60 Tour. Deborah Grace Winer is creator and host of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s popular Songbook Sundays at Dizzy’s Club, celebrating the American Songbook; she’s one of the world’s leading experts on the American Songbook. Writer and creator of revues and concerts, her collaborations include many major arts institutions. Author and dramatist, her work has appeared in the New York Times; one of her four books was recently named by the Wall Street Journal one of the Five Best Books on American songwriters.”Her vocal style is so warm, intimate and compelling–it’s clear that she cares about the words and telling the story, with clarity and without artifice–practically a lost art these days.” –Michael Feinstein Praise for Deborah Grace Winer’s Songbook Sundays at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club: “The most exquisite and enjoyable musical entertainment to be found on the live entertainment stages of New York City.” (Broadway World) Praise for Karrin Allyson: “One of the most grounded singers working today, exceptionally keen eye for the semi-obscure pop or jazz number that speaks directly to the moment.” (The New York Times). karrin.com

Doors 7pm List 8pm

Join us for a night of fun and friendship, hosted by McKain Lakey & Kevin Gamble and featuring a delightful array of country and gospel musicians from across the Twin Cities.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Traditional Jazz and R&B with Great Duets Charmin Michelle and T. Mychael Rambo return to the Dunsmore to celebrate the return of Spring with songs of April showers, May flowers and all things that bloom through the season. Charmin Michelle: Vocals T. Mychael Rambo: Vocals Dan Chouinard: Piano Chris Smith: bass “Taste and understatement. Swing and savoir-faire. Grace and grooves. Intimacy and panache. Singer Charmin Michelle delivers all of the above and more.” This is what the Minneapolis Star/Tribune had to say about this charismatic chanteuse whose conversational style recalls the late Billie Holiday and other legendary ladies of jazz, Charmin Michelle. T. Mychael Rambo is a 3-time Mid-West Emmy Award winning actor, vocalist, arts educator published author, and public speaker, who has made an indelible mark here in the Twin Cities performing principal roles at such theaters as: the Guthrie, Penumbra, Ten Thousand Things, the Ordway, Illusion, Mixed Blood, Park Square, Children’s and Minnesota Opera to name but a few. Nationally and internationally his stage credits include Carnegie Hall and performances abroad in Africa, Europe and South America. He has appeared in local and national television commercials, feature films, HBO mini-series and other television programming. www.charmsongs.com

Weekly trad session at the Dubliner.

Date & Time Fri Apr 4, 2025 • 7PMDOORS • 5:30PM Cost From $47.10

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. A Night of Fun, Heartfelt and Interactive Cabaret! Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs celebrate the Ladies of the 80’s we all love! How do you even choose the best songs from all of these incredible women? Whitney, Madonna, Cher, Tina, Dolly, Cyndi and so many more!! It’s time to tease our manes and grab the mic! Time for all the best 80s songs by the incredible Ladies of the 80’s we could fit into 90 minutes!! Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs have been playing together in the Twin Cities and across the US for over 20 years and have written and performed many shows including 1967: Summer of Love, Erin sings Bette and their very popular Naughty and Nice Holiday Shows. Jay was the head of the Theory and Composition Department at McNally Smith College of Music, Erin was on the Voice & Ensemble Faculty there. Erin and Jay started Cabaret Camp and Jay has now evolved the original classes to cultivate a new group, The Cabaret All-Stars. Erin is the audience coordinator and a regular Jason Show Contributor on Fox 9. She also is a Director of Educational Theater and Teaching Artist and one of the co-founders of ETC Productions, a new Educational Theater Company here in the Twin Cities! “The Twin Cities’ Bette Midler” –Jason Matheson, Fox 9

The Belfast Cowboys are a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison – mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. They have become one of Minnesota’s (and The Hook & Ladder’s) most popular bands.

VolsungaSaga , Burden of the Wretched

SUPERMODIFIED is set to release their first LP – recorded, mixed & mastered by Ali Jaafar from Ecstattic Studio – on March 21st, 2025.

Since forming in 2006, The High 48s have been making music that combines the soulful sound of classic bluegrass with a modern attitude, original songs and a wide range of influences far beyond Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, and Flatt and Scruggs.In a genre created and dominated by artists from the South, The High 48s were born and raised in the Upper Midwest. And in a music scene where playing standards is the norm, The High 48s are a band of songwriters who perform their own material in addition to the “festival favorites.”Music 11am - 1pm

King Kustom and the Cruisers at 8pm

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Fun Comedy Show! A veteran performer and an extremely funny guy, C. Willi Myles has the gift of connecting people with each other through humor and storytelling that everyone can relate to. Performing across the U.S. and abroad, his career highlights include several appearances on national television and at the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City. He has opened for many of the top musical and comedy acts throughout the country, has performed regularly on cruise ships and at casinos, and has performed in concert with some of the biggest names in entertainment. AmericasEverydayComedian.com

 The Clean Plate Club is an 8-piece instrumental funk ensemble known for getting crowds on their feet and moving to the groove. With a powerhouse lineup that includes three horns and a rhythm section that locks in with tight, infectious grooves, the band delivers high-energy funk and pop covers with their own unique spin. Drawing inspiration from funk pioneers like Vulfpeck and Cory Wong, The Clean Plate Club mixes intricate rhythms, dynamic brass, and smooth, syncopated beats to create a sound that keeps listeners dancing all night long. Whether they’re reinterpreting your favorite tunes or delivering their own original jams, their primary goal is always the same: to bring people together through the infectious power of groove.

Powerhouse Blues Vocals Date & Time Sat Apr 5, 2025 • 7PMDOORS • 5:30PM Cost From $52.25

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. A Popular Tribute to Steely Dan John Heinen Dave Larsen Stephanie Devine Shelly Domke Karl Koopmann Dave Hofgren Charlie Peterson Pat Nelson Dave Foley Scott Johnson Jeff Gottwig Jim Hann James Townes Steeling Dan has been a fixture on the Minneapolis music scene since 2002. Specializing in the music of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen, the 13-piece band spans the complete range from flawless execution to unique reinvention. For any true music fan, the music of Steely Dan needs no introduction. Renowned for their impossibly perfect production value, complex and cynical songwriting style, and a who’s-who of A-list session musicians coloring their albums, the brainchild of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker has set a high standard in the oeuvre of modern music. Steeling Dan sets forth to pay tribute to this standard at each performance.