Hook & Ladder Theater

Dr. Ryan Anthony Picone, guitarist, composer, and Director of the Twin Cities Djangofest, brings his deep love of the Hot Club tradition to the stage in a special evening celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt with his friends from Hot Club Mania.

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“An all-star Twin Cities band, featuring Dan Israel as Bob Dylan, David J. Russ as Levon Helm, Jon Herchert as Robbie Robertson, Chad Whittaker as Rick Danko, Peter J. Sands as Garth Hudson, and Buzz Chopper as Richard Manuel (known for their popular annual “Last Waltz” salutes) pay tribute to Bob Dylan and the Band with “Stage Fright,” diving deep into Dylan and the Band’s studio material and live performance repertoire.”

Letdown. While everyone else was learning to garden or make bread from scratch in 2020, Blake Coddington was busy finding a new way to musically express himself. The Chicago-based rocker launched Letdown. (period included), a new project that features his powerful range of vocals and deeply personal lyrics over catchy guitar hooks and hypnotizing drum beats.

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RITUAL is a Dallas–Fort Worth–based, nationally touring tribute to the Grammy Award-winning rock phenomenon Ghost. Known for delivering one of the most authentic and theatrical tribute experiences in the country, RITUAL goes far beyond a standard cover band—bringing the full spectacle, mystique, and sonic precision that has made Ghost a global force.

The Jelly Project is a Minneapolis-based rock band known for its high-energy live performances, original music, and an eclectic selection of covers that leave a lasting impression. Formed in 2010, the band quickly rose through the local music scene, selling out shows and touring nationally as their reputation spread.

The Twin Cities 4/20 Celebration!!
The Zen Arcade, nestled inside of the vibrant community Hook & Ladder Event Center (Lake/Minnehaha), is again partnering with friends Retro Bakery, Stigma, Social AF, Green Piece MN, Dr Dabber, and Ganja Skoden to present The BIG Zen20! celebration on April 20th!

The Hook & Ladder Theater is very proud to present a very special event celebrating the 99 year-old birthday of legendary twin-city performer, James Samuel ‘Cornbread’ Harris Sr., his band of Friends and some very special guests!

Original pop-rock band The Long Honeymoon and upbeat Linda Rondstadt cover band The de’Lindas are thrilled to share the stage at the Hook and Ladder on Friday, April 24, 2026. Local favorites Famous Volcanoes (who released their debut album at the same place with the same lineup last spring) round out the bill.