Shining a spotlight on the classic jazz standards of the 1920s -1960s.

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A big old goofy evening with John Prine’s faithful long-time sidemen, Dave and Jason.   If you’re a Prine fan, you’ll love hearing them share memories of their beloved, one-of-a-kind friend and boss. Also, they will perform some of John’s classic songs. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Hello in There Foundation. As John Prine‘s lead guitarist and musical director for twenty-four years, Jason Wilber gained a unique perspective on music and life. He worked closely with Mr. Prine on stage and in the studio, collaborating on some truly timeless performances and recordings. Jason’s own albums and performances feature humorous stories from his Prine years. Also, these are contrasted with touching and insightful reflections on life’s mysteries. On his most recent album, Time Traveler, he explores how we will maintain our humanity in the face of our ever-expanding technologies. Jason Wilber has been named an “Artist You Need To Know” by Rolling Stone. Dave Jacques toured with John Prine for twenty-five years. His distinctive bass playing can be heard on John’s The Tree of Forgiveness and Grammy-winning Fair and Square. Additionally, Jacques appears on For Better, Or Worse, In Person & On Stage, Standard Songs for Average People, Souvenirs, In Spite of Ourselves and Live on Tour. In addition to his work with John, Dave has toured and/or recorded with Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, and Iris Dement. Also, Steve Forbert, Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams, Greg Brown, Rodney Crowell, Kevin Gordon, Jason Wilber, and Jimmy Rankin. Additionally, Jeff Black, Greg Trooper, Todd Snider, and many more. Recommended for fans of John Prine, John Hiatt, Ry Cooder and Kris Kristofferson.

“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” – New York Times   Jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has seamlessly shifted from one spellbinding project to the next in her two decade-plus recording career. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Furthermore, she has become a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views. She also had the opportunity to represent her native Japan with a performance at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She won the 2024 Best Music Score for the animated feature film Blue Giant (Award of the Japanese Academy). Finally, a Grammy award for a collaboration with fusion hero Stanley Clarke. Her artistry is — to borrow a descriptor The New Yorker favored — “dazzling.” She released Sonicwonderland in 2023, debuting perhaps the most expressive, dynamic and versatile working band of her career. Featuring Hadrien Feraud on bass, Gene Coye on drums and trumpeter Adam O’Farrill, the group furthered Hiromi’s distinctive musical alchemy. Here, she melds the spirit of classic jazz-rock fusion with classically rooted virtuosity, entrancing funk, pop flourishes and, through O’Farrill’s trumpet, acoustic jazz’s state of the art. The album also did a remarkable job of capturing Hiromi’s mastery as a live entertainer. As The Guardian noted, “Sonicwonderland is perhaps the closest thing to Hiromi’s onstage exuberance.” But that was only the beginning. Sonicwonder has continued to tour and work together consistently, advancing their deep chemistry and fearless sense of interplay. The results can be heard on Hiromi’s new album, 2025’s Out There. Here, the group’s powerful rapport meets the pianist’s astonishing abilities as a composer on equal footing. Recommended for fans of Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock and Weather Report. 📸: Mitsuru Nishimura

“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” – New York Times   Jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has seamlessly shifted from one spellbinding project to the next in her two decade-plus recording career. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Furthermore, she has become a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views. She also had the opportunity to represent her native Japan with a performance at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She won the 2024 Best Music Score for the animated feature film Blue Giant (Award of the Japanese Academy). Finally, a Grammy award for a collaboration with fusion hero Stanley Clarke. Her artistry is — to borrow a descriptor The New Yorker favored — “dazzling.” She released Sonicwonderland in 2023, debuting perhaps the most expressive, dynamic and versatile working band of her career. Featuring Hadrien Feraud on bass, Gene Coye on drums and trumpeter Adam O’Farrill, the group furthered Hiromi’s distinctive musical alchemy. Here, she melds the spirit of classic jazz-rock fusion with classically rooted virtuosity, entrancing funk, pop flourishes and, through O’Farrill’s trumpet, acoustic jazz’s state of the art. The album also did a remarkable job of capturing Hiromi’s mastery as a live entertainer. As The Guardian noted, “Sonicwonderland is perhaps the closest thing to Hiromi’s onstage exuberance.” But that was only the beginning. Sonicwonder has continued to tour and work together consistently, advancing their deep chemistry and fearless sense of interplay. The results can be heard on Hiromi’s new album, 2025’s Out There. Here, the group’s powerful rapport meets the pianist’s astonishing abilities as a composer on equal footing. Recommended for fans of Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock and Weather Report. 📸: Mitsuru Nishimura

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.

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“He’s one of the best musicians I know” – Leo Kottke   A special show of duos, celebrating the versatility and dynamic range of the acoustic guitar! Guitar guru Tim Sparks will play a set with jazz and flamenco rising star Ben Abrahamson. Then, he will play a set with folk blues guitarist and longtime Rio Nido bandmate Tom Lieberman.  Tim Sparks has been redefining the acoustic guitar repertoire since he won the National Fingerpicking Championship in 1993 with a ground-breaking arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Equally at home with country, blues, jazz or global music, Sparks’s extraordinary ability has earned him an international reputation as one of the most innovative guitarists working today. Ben Abrahamson is a fresh, dynamic voice on the acoustic guitar. His compositions evoke the dexterity of flamenco and the harmonic storytelling of jazz. His passion for flamenco guitar drove him to Taller de Músics School of Music in Barcelona. There, he studied under Juan Ramón Caro. He has composed works for the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet, Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre, Mac Jazz big band, and more. Furthermore, Ben has shared the stage with mentors like Michael and Tony Hauser, Susana di Palma, La Conja, and Chuscales.  As creative director and producer, Tom Lieberman has contributed to productions that have received numerous awards of distinction. As a guitarist, Tom has performed all over the country, including a ten-year run on A Prairie Home Companion (he was replaced by Chet Atkins). In addition to Rio Nido, Tom performs both as a solo artist, and with his group, Tommy & The Liebermen. His 2013 album, Common Denominator, made Star Tribune’s Top Ten list for the year. It was described as “bluesy, simmering, profoundly philosophical” and “a charming, eclectic album of original songs.” Recommended for fans of Leo Kottke, Marc Ribot, Bill Frisell and Rio Nido. 

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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.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Great Rock-Soul-Pop-Americana! North Dakota native and celebrated original artist Andra Suchy returns to the stage to debut her long-awaited new album, Battle Cat. Known for her warm, world-class vocals and roots-rich songwriting, Suchy delivers a captivating, genre-blending performance that’s equal parts intimate and electrifying. Backed by her full band, she brings raw authenticity, heartfelt originals, and fresh stories to the forefront. This special listening show is a powerful testament to an artist fully in her element. Andra Suchy: Vocals, PercussionJoel Schaan: Guitar, VocalsJaney Winterbauer: Vocals, PercussionSteve Murray: Bass, VocalsRandy Kramer: Drums, VocalsJeremy Ylvisaker: Guitar, Vocals Andra Suchy is an internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter with deep musical roots. A North Dakota farm girl raised in a family of musicians, she’s been holding down a part since age two. Now based in Minneapolis, she has shared the stage with Brad Paisley, Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, John Prine, Yo-Yo Ma, and Nick Lowe. A longtime favorite on the beloved radio show A Prairie Home Companion, Andra has performed at renowned venues including The Ryman Auditorium, SXSW, Town Hall Theater, Wolf Trap, and First Avenue. Her most recent solo album, Little Heart-released by Grammy-winning Red House Records-earned widespread radio play and critical acclaim. With a voice hailed as one of the finest in the industry, she continues to captivate audiences as a powerhouse performer and original songwriter. andrasuchy.com

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

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.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtime. The Legendary Cornbread Harris! James Samuel Cornbread Harris Jr- or just plain Cornbread; pianist, local legend and a founder of the “Minneapolis Sound” brings his brand of blues, jazz and original music to his debut at the Main Stage of Crooners. He brings with him his six piece backup band of “friends” who have supported him these many years for a joyous night of Deeper Blues. This is not to be missed! James Samuel Cornbread Harris Jr: Piano and Vocals Steve Clarke: Tenor and Soprano Sax Maurice Jacox: Vocals and Alto Sax Samuel Brooks: Tenor Sax Bobby Jay: Trumpet Rocko Bolero: Guitar Matt Senjem: Bass Douglas Hill: Drums James Samuel “Cornbread” Harris, Jr. is a 98-year-old Minnesota music legend who has been entertaining audiences since World War II. He performs an eclectic mix of blues, jazz, and ballads, as well as his originals and is a founding father of the Minneapolis Sound. “A consummate entertainer who has been a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene for 70 years.” —Star Tribune cornbreadharris.bandcamp.com

Guitarist Joe Cruz leads an electrifying 7-piece band playing Carlos Santana’s best-known hits. Here, he does this amidst guitar shredding and storytelling about Santana’s life and legacy. The authentically passionate Joe Cruz and his pyrotechnic playing are a wonder to watch. Moreover, he displays his love of his own Mexican heritage and lifelong Latin-infused musical style. The dynamic Sounds of Santana band is made up of lead electric guitar, electric bass, drums, and organ. Also, two Latin percussionists and Spanish/English vocal performances.  Groove along with classics including “Black Magic Woman,” “Evil Ways,” and “Oye Como Va.” Additionally, radio hits including Santana’s collaborations with Michelle Branch “The Game Of Love” and the Rob Thomas summer smash, “Smooth.”  Joe Cruz is regarded as one of the most versatile and energetic multi-stringed instrumentalists on the Twin Cities music scene. Throughout his thirty-year career, this passionate musician has been involved with numerous groups and recording projects. Here, he has developed a vast array of styles. On any given night he can be found playing anything from solo acoustic guitar to screaming electric or swinging with a jazz combo. Also, picking mandolin in a bluegrass band or exploring Latin music on Cuban trés and Puerto Rican cuatro. He currently performs solo, as well as with his trio, Scenic Roots. He also plays regularly with fiddler Brian Wicklund & The Barley Jacks and with blues piano man Scottie “Bones” Miller. Recommended for fans of Santana, Eric Clapton, The Eagles and Jimi Hendrix.  

Hailed as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative, and idiosyncratic voices” by American Songwriter, Eilen Jewell built her career the old fashioned way, touring relentlessly with the kind of undeniable live show that converts the uninitiated into instant acolytes.

No 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!

Chris 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.

Dinner 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

Join 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

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.

“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  

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

The 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.

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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.

No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Jacy Smith: 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 drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Celebrating the Great Musical Year of 1971! Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs bring back their hit show, 1971: The Beat Goes On, featuring iconic albums like Janis Joplin’s Pearl, Led Zeppelin’s Led Zeppelin IV, Carole King’s Tapestry, Joni Mitchell’s Blue, Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, and David Bowie’s Hunky Dory. Don’t miss the special Jesus Christ Superstar Medley addition. Grab your tickets now for a trip back to this amazing year in Music History! Erin Schwab: Vocals Jay Fuchs: Piano, Vocals Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs have been playing together in the Twin Cities and across the US for over 25 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

Weekly trad session at the Dubliner.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Hot Club Jazz Music is medicine, and Connie Evingson’ s “Jazz Rx for Body & Soul” aims to deliver a healthy dose. For this installment, Connie welcomes longtime collaborators Patty & the Buttons for a night of hot club swing that’ll lift your spirit and soothe your soul. Sounds like what the Dr. ordered! Connie Evingson: Vocals Patrick Harison: Accordion Mike Cramer: Guitar Robb Henry: Guitar Josh Granowski: Bass Tony Balluff: Clarinet Vocalist Connie Evingson is known for exploring varied paths within the jazz genre. Her recorded catalog of acclaimed CD’s ranges from jazz standards to the music of Peggy Lee, the Beatles, Dave Frishberg and more, including three titles in the Hot Club style of Django Reinhardt. Patty & the Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. Their influences include New Orleans traditional jazz, blues, Hot Club swing and American Popular Song. More than anything, the Buttons are always enjoying themselves, which seems to give audiences permission to do the same! www.connieevingson.com pattyandthebuttons.com

“A fiercely intelligent, no-nonsense singer.” – The New York Times   Joan Osborne released the critically acclaimed Songs of Bob Dylan in 2017. There, her artistic and soulful reinterpretations of Dylan songs was an eye-opening moment in an already celebrated career. Eight years after that milestone recording, Osborne released the stunning Dylanology Live in April 2025. The captivating recording finds the gifted vocalist performing in front of a live audience. Moreover, special guests Amy Helm, Robert Randolph and Jackie Greene join her. Songs include “Spanish Harlem Incident”, “Buckets Of Rain” “Masters Of War”. Also, “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You” and “High Water (For Charley Patton)”. Osborne has never been an artist confined to one space as she continues to seamlessly blend into any genre. Furthermore, she has continually proven this throughout her three-decade, multi-Grammy nominated career. Her incredible, distinctive voice always shines through her own songs. However, she has also become one of her generation’s finest interpreters. Dylanology Live is yet another testament to her artistic range. It’s been quite the journey since the woman AllMusic.com declared “the most gifted vocalist of her generation” moved from small-town Kentucky to attend NYU film school in the 1980s. Osborne’s astounding voice drew attention when she joined the fun at open mic nights in downtown clubs. Then, that led to 1995’s Relish, “that rare breed of album where critical consensus, popular approval and enduring appeal unite” (American Songwriter). Since then, she’s performed with Motown’s revered rhythm section the Funk Brothers and toured with the Grateful Dead. Here, she first met and sang with Dylan. Further, she’s harmonized with Stevie Wonder at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and duetted with Luciano Pavarotti. Additionally, she co-headlined a tour with the legendary Mavis Staples. Recommended for fans of Bob Dylan, Indigo Girls, Sheryl Crow and Sarah McLachlan.

Zen Arcade Presents: A FIVE BAND ROCK SHOW

Chicken Wire Empire is a Wisconsin-based bluegrass band known for their dynamic musicality, thorough arrangements, and true-to-life songwriting. Their sixth and latest album, Growing Pains, released June 1 and is a veritable culmination of the band’s growth through the past decade. CWE continuously captivates audiences with thoughtful, energetic performances. Their high-level musicality turns up a fresh conversation with each show, like a brainstorm of creative musical substance.

Texas Female Artist of the Decade, Bri Bagwell, is a force to be reckoned with from her rousingly fun live performances to trailblazing recordings garnering her twelve #1 singles on Texas Country Radio and counting. With multiple Female Vocalist of the Year awards, Bri is making waves with her music drawing national attention. People Magazine raves, “Bagwell increasingly finds her name being mentioned amongst country music truth-tellers such as Ashley McBryde and Morgan Wade.” Her latest album, Corazón y Cabeza (Heart and Head), has already spawned three #1 singles, “Trenches,” “Free Man,” and “Hello Highway," the latter inspiring her 2023 summer tour across 10 states and Mexico. Performing over 120 shows a year, Bri has shared the stage with a long list of esteemed artists, including Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Robert Earl Keen, Kacey Musgraves, and Dwight Yoakam. Catch Bri Bagwell live on tour or listen to her latest podcast, ONLY VANS, at www.bribagwell.com.

From soaring highland pipes and fiddle to driving rhythm, the Gales are always ready to rock.

  EVENT DETAILS   RSVP ON FACEBOOK   The Hook and Ladder Theater 9:00am – 3:00pm FREE EVENT DESCRIPTION     The Record Show Come and shop for records, cassettes, t-shirts, dvds, cds, posters and vhs. Free! Free parking in the back!   This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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

In celebration of the brand new “Sandwiches of History: The Cookbook” Barry is hitting the road to share the history of Sandwiches of History in a new multimedia show that is part TED-Talk, part comedy, part trivia battle and part sandwich-making extravaganza!

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Tribute to Glen Campbell A loving tribute to this wonderful performer! At a recent show, Ben mentioned that he could spend his life singing Glen Campbell songs. From that offhand remark came this paean to this fabulous performer. We’ll cover all of his classics, and because Glen sang songs from all over the spectrum, you may hear some new favorites as well! Benjamin Dutcher: Vocals Kevin Dutcher: Piano and Guitar Kevin and Ben Dutcher have been singing together since Ben was 3, sitting next to Kevin at the piano and nailing “Over the Rainbow”. Ben’s repertoire covers a vast range of both opera and musical theater, having done multiple shows at Minnesota Opera and Theater Latte Da among others. Each holiday season you can see him in the Drama Desk Award winning production of “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” on PBS. Kevin has been lighting up Twin Cities stages for 40 years as a performer, Director and Music Director. He’s also played Albert the Elf at Bachman’s for 30 years.

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!

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. A Fantastic Steely Dan Tribute! With dynamic lead vocalists driving every performance, richly layered harmonies, and a tight 4-piece horn section, Steeling Dan meticulously recreates the intricate jazz-rock fusion and sophisticated arrangements that defined the original band’s legacy. John Heinen: Lead Vocals Dave Larsen: Lead Vocals Stephanie Devine: Background and Lead Vocals Shelly Domke: Background and Lead Vocals Karl Koopmann: Guitar Dave Hofgren: Guitar Charlie Peterson: Keyboards Pat Nelson: Drums Dave Foley: Sax and Flute Scott Johnson: Sax Jeff Gottwig: Trumpet Jim Hann: Trombone James Towns: Bass Formed in 2002, this 13-piece powerhouse ensemble is a passionate homage to Steely Dan’s legendary sound. Years of performing together have honed an amazing musical chemistry, allowing them to deliver dynamic, precision-driven performances with every note and harmony paying tribute to one of the most complex bands.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtimes. A Tribute to the Funk! A tribute to 70’s and 80’s Funk songs with the R Factor. Emil Campbell: Vocals Kimberly Michaels: Vocals Lisa Pallen: Vocals Great Band: Joe Elliott, Brad Broenen, Art Haynes, Kenyari Jackson, Jeff Fawbush, Randy Grist and Lynn Stonehocker The R Factor is renowned for their high level of performance and entertainment! Great musicians, great singers, and phenomenal music! A native of Florida, Emil Campbell began performing with his own band at the age of 12. Along with singing he plays the saxophone and keyboards, He has been described as energetic, dynamic and versatile. His electric presence on stage has earned Emil wide acclaim from Florida to Las Vegas, where he made his mark with impersonations of Michael Jackson, and Prince. He was the music director for Anita Ward, who sang the hit single “Ring My Bell”, and has been in plays such as the hit musical Inner City Opera with JD Steele. Emil is currently doing a recording project and serves as The R Factor’s musical director and band leader. “The R Factor is fantastic.” –Michael Bland TheRFactor.com

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.

Featuring wide range of Irish instrumental music and a broad and diverse collection of Irish vocal music.

We’re back at Zen Arcade for another installment of Vinyl + Vibes