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Speed Riders w. Super Flasher, Lifestyle Shakes


Speed Riders w. Super Flasher, Lifestyle Shakes

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.


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Sycamore Gap


Sycamore Gap

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.


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Open Mic


Open Mic

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


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Unattractive Giant Monster Residency w. Home Team Quarterback, Orchid Club at White Squirrel


Unattractive Giant Monster Residency w. Home Team Quarterback, Orchid Club at White Squirrel

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.


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Sultry Sounds of Jazz and R&B featuring Erica West


Sultry Sounds of Jazz and R&B featuring Erica West

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


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The Bistro Showcase





The Bistro Showcase

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


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Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth


Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth

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.


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Belfast Cowboys at Hook and Ladder


Belfast Cowboys at Hook and Ladder

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.

$24.66


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Steeling Dan at Crooners





Steeling Dan at Crooners

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.


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A Music Party to Celebrate Tara with Mary Bue, Martin Devaney, Molly Maher


A Music Party to Celebrate Tara with Mary Bue, Martin Devaney, Molly Maher

Join us to celebrate our amazing friend Tara Cindy Sherman. Tara is a master yoga teacher of 30+ years and has trained hundreds of teachers and sparkled yogic wisdom, stress relief, deep relaxation, and shakti bliss on thousands of students in the twin cities metro and around the world. Enjoy sets by Martin Devaney, Molly Maher & Mary Bue.     About Martin Devaney: Dubbed “the ubiquitous barroom bard” by the Minneapolis Star Tribune and a “charming, bushy-haired songsmith” by No Depression, Devaney writes from the heart of a working class troubadour.   About Molly Maher: Molly Maher’s music resides on the border Americana roots and big city grooves moving beautifully between them, blending simmering cools with twangy lament-filled spirit, guitar driven country-folk-jam with a blues swagger.   About Mary Bue: Mary Bue is a songwriter,  international retreat guide, and yoga teacher based out of Minneapolis, often roaming this beautiful world. Named Best Songwriter of 2020 by City Pages, her music touches upon archetypal themes of the human condition: love, loss, survival, dreams,  and the natural world. Her 9th album The Wildness of Living & Dying was released in February 2025.


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Award-Winning Songwriter Susan Gibson: Homecoming Show





Award-Winning Songwriter Susan Gibson: Homecoming Show

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Best Known for the Dixie Chicks’ Mega-Hit “Wide Open Spaces” To date, that autobiographical number has sold over 16 million physical copies, and racked up over 180 million streams on Spotify. It was the Country Music Association’s “Single of the Year” in 1999. And it’s just one of the many great songs in Gibson’s large catalog. A vocal powerhouse, downhome and disarmingly funny onstage, Gibson is popular everywhere from Austin (TX) to Amsterdam (Netherlands). Yet she should be much better known in her birthplace of Fridley, Minnesota – “my stomping grounds before I even knew how to stomp,” Gibson jokes. This rare and long-overdue “homecoming” show will help that cause, and should not be missed! Susan Gibson: Guitar and Vocals “There’s the one single element that’s remained true and consistent throughout: her easy-going believability that cuts straight through pretentiousness or fraudulent emotions. It cuts to the core of the human experience. At times it’s bold and brave. At others, she’s incredibly honest with a glimpse of those insecurities, intimate details, and exposed feelings that we all encounter from time to time. ” – New Slang Lubbock Interview www.susangibson.com


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Benny Benack III Quartet — The Midwest Jazz Collective Tour


Benny Benack III Quartet — The Midwest Jazz Collective Tour

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 60 minutes before showtimes. An Evening of Great Jazz! Voted “#1 Rising Star Male Vocalist” (#8 Rising Star Trumpet) in 2024 DownBeat Magazine Annual Critics Poll Benny Benack III is a fiery trumpet player and singer performing standards and his own astute compositions with a thrilling sense of showmanship. Join the Benny Benack III Quartet during The Midwest Jazz Collective Tour at Crooners! Benny Benack III: Trumpet, Vocals Tyler Henderson: Piano Caleb Tobocman: Bass Charles Goold: Drums A graduate of The Manhattan School of Music, Benny Bennack III won the 2011 Carmine Caruso Trumpet Competition and was a 2014 finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. Benack is a regular headliner at New York City’s most famed venues including Birdland, Mezzrow, The Django, Smalls Jazz Club, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. He’s performed widely as a frontman for Postmodern Jukebox and worked with countless jazz artists including Ulysses Owens Jr., Christian McBride, Aaron Johnson, Ann Hampton-Calloway and Joey DeFrancesco. Benny tours extensively in the United States and around the World playing celebrated clubs and festivals. He’s played on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in the Late Show House Band and was the house-trumpet player for NBC’s summer variety show, “Maya & Marty.” More than a dozen Jazz clubs across Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan align to form the Midwest Jazz Collective (MJC). With a shared passion for the preservation and advancement of the great American art form that is Jazz, this consortium of presenters intends to offer artists and agents a coordinated effort in booking tours in the Midwestern states and help facilitate educational opportunities along the way. “A trumpeter, vocalist, writer and arranger with a swaggering soul and the chops to back up the panache.” — All About Jazz www.bennybenackjazz.com


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Ryan Picone Quartet


Ryan Picone Quartet

This special performance brings to light the connections that the group has with the music of Django Reinhardt. All stories and connections to the quartet’s compositions will be shared at this event.

$17.32


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Wren + Wilde w. Emmy Woods





Wren + Wilde w. Emmy Woods

Wren + Wilde is a folk rock band based in the Twin Cities, anchored by the lush, breathtaking harmonies of leading ladies Hilary Yoder and Beth Olivares. Inspired by Laurel Canyon era acts, the band blends rootsy vocals, smokey southern rock grooves and soaring blues solos into a singularly captivating sound. Known for their fearlessly personal songwriting and disarming storytelling, Wren + Wilde invites audiences into a communal heartfelt experience. Emmy Woods (she/they) was born and raised on an old dirt road in rural North Dakota and currently resides in Saint Paul, Minnesota. With hints of country, folk, and blues, Emmy’s songs showcase her knack for storytelling, her strengths in musical artistry, and an impressive vocal range and ability. When asked to summarize her music in three words, Dr. Kyle Smith replied, “Queer Farm Vibes.”   While Emmy has been writing songs for over 20 years, her first collection of songs, tristia bella, as well as her albums The Manifold and Delirium were not released until March 2023. Since then, she has released three singles and and an EP with her band and continues to gain momentum with her genre bending sound.


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Unattractive Giant Monster Residency w. Obchod Na Korze, Body Positive Marge


Unattractive Giant Monster Residency w. Obchod Na Korze, Body Positive Marge

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. Obchod na Korze – Three men and no baby who wish to bring you to a place of pure gyration by way of sonic splendor and rhythmic ambiguity. Body Positive Marge – Body Positive Marge is a rough bass (Josh Granowski) and drum (Chris Hepola) duo that has risen from the ashes of Large Marge. The duo has been smashing things for over 20 years with roots in doom, punk rock, and jazz, with through composed passages interspersed with fierce improvisation.


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Space Between


Space Between

#gap-598999811 { padding-top: 31px; } EVENT DETAILS #gap-2094288275 { padding-top: 15px; } The Hook and Ladder Theater  7:00pm – 9:00pm Free EVENT DESCRIPTION #gap-619058941 { padding-top: 15px; } Space Between Now on the 2nd Wednesdays monthly, join us at Space Between, a free peer-to-peer community support group for music industry professionals. Monthly conversations on topics we can all relate to. A communal space to share in the joys and pains of functioning within our music industry ecosphere. Collaborate with like minded industry folks! For anyone who makes the music possible: artists, managers, agents, promoters, engineers, crew, venue staff, security, and family. — Monthly at The Hook & Ladder Mission Room :: 7-9 pm6:45pm – Doors7:00pm – Social7:30pm – Topic Presentation8:00pm – Topic Collaboration8:45pm – NetworkingLed and organized by Mental Health Professional, Mark Femling (LPCC) #gap-1313508285 { padding-top: 30px; } #gap-1954359313 { padding-top: 22px; } #image_177536466 { width: 100%; } 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. #col-1994884860 > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; margin: 0px 0px -21px 0px; } #row-1669538219 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } #col-775892200 > .col-inner { margin: 0px 0px -27px 0px; } #row-1004736321 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 15px 0px; }

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Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth


Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth

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.


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Talmage Alien w. LENT, Glitterpit





Talmage Alien w. LENT, Glitterpit

Talmage Alien is a hyper-dimensional cluster of entities incarnated as a 5-piece Minneapolis rock band. They emanate frequencies that may sound like indie pop, folk, emo, and punk to your human ears. LENT is a fresh new band from Minneapolis. They perform psychedelic, garage, and occasionally punk rock music. They may inspire you. Glitter Pit is a 3 piece indie/alternative band based out of minneapolis that plays scientist rock.


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Soul Stomp! The Dap Squad’s Red-Hot Rhythm and Soul Revival





Soul Stomp! The Dap Squad’s Red-Hot Rhythm and Soul Revival

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Hot Motown Soul Review! For over 13 years, this electrifying Motown/soul powerhouse has brought raw, timeless energy to stages nationwide. Composed of award-winning musicians who’ve shared the spotlight with legendary artists and headlined top blues and jazz festivals, they’re not just performers—they’re torchbearers of soul’s golden era. With harmonies that ignite and grooves that move mountains, this is more than a concert: it’s a masterclass in authentic American music. Don’t just hear it—experience the legacy live. Tickets won’t last!. Ray Covington Kendra Glenn Jason Weismann Jesse Mueller Bob Johnston Ace Mack Chris Olson Todd Matheson Members that have shared the stage with such artists as Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Wynton Marsalis, Andre Fischer, Cameo, Nicholas David Mrozinski, Harry Connick Jr, Sounds of Blackness, Alexander O’Neal, KC AND Jo Jo, Stokely, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Winter, to name a few. www.thedapsquad.com


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Katie Gearty with Adi Yeshaya





Katie Gearty with Adi Yeshaya

No cover–light fare available from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Full-menu available until 8:30pm. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS Katie Gearty: Vocals Adi Yeshaya: 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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Prudence Johnson & the Halcyon Jazz Quartet


Prudence Johnson & the Halcyon Jazz Quartet

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Jazz with an Understated Vibe Versatility can be rewarding but some music just feels like home. Vocalist Prudence Johnson returns to a jazz repertoire in the debut of the Halcyon Jazz Quartet, featuring vibraphonist Dave Hagedorn, percussionist Joe Pulice and bassist Kevin Clements. Together they take the “less is more” approach and reach for the emotional and musical depths of a song with a controlled intensity. Beautiful sounds to warm your heart. Prudence Johnson: Voice Dave Hagedorn: Vibraphone Kevin Clements: Bass Joe Pulice: Drums Prudence Johnson is well known to Crooners audiences, appearing with Lush Country, with Rio Nido, in duos with Dan Chouinard, Tim Sparks or Dean Magraw, in shows featuring the music of Leonard Bernstein and Randy Newman, singing in French and Italian, or with Latin-jazz sensation Yazmin. But her reputation as a jazz singer lives on, and, in a new venture, she joins forces with three of the region’s finest instrumentalists to form the Halcyon Jazz Quartet. “(Johnson’s) lush, precise, expressive voice, with its pearls of vibrato, is best unadorned.” Pamela Espeland, MinnPost


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D.M.C.A. Quartet





D.M.C.A. Quartet

D.M.C.A ‘A locally-grown quartet of virtuosic jazz musicians; the members of D.M.C.A. each bring their own original compositions and unique style to create an explosive performance that is sure to delight listeners of all ages. Steeped in personality, their anything-goes approach to original compositions is a fresh reminder of what jazz is all about!’  Members: Mac Wilms – Tenor Sax Dane Folie – Guitar Austin PeKarna – Bass Chris Isler – Drums


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Event Series


Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster



Event Series


Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster

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

$6


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Lucinda Williams Tribute Night


Lucinda Williams Tribute Night

The West Seventh Band featuring Carolyn Young will be playing popular and deep cuts from Lucinda Williams catalog with some additional material from some other artists. The West Seventh Band is Carolyn Young on vocals and guitar, Bill McMahon on guitar, John E. Brown on bass and Eric Linde on drums.  They have all played jazz, blues, funk R and B and other eclectic music in various bands in the Twin Cities for several years, including the Slim Hippos, the Skatet, the Naked Roys,the Bluegills, the Kevin Daley Trio and more.


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The Thirsty River Album Release at White Squirrel


The Thirsty River Album Release at White Squirrel

The Thirsty River is a folk | bluegrass | Americana band from the Twin Cities who have been quietly gaining a following playing bars, breweries, events and festivals all around the upper midwest over the past 10+ years (but who’s counting). Their third studio album, Junk Drawer, was released this year and has been featured on curated playlists such as GemsOnVHS monthly playlist and Spotify’s editorial “New Grass” playlist.    It is a collection of songs, much like the items in our junk drawer, that haven’t fit into any other projects but still serve a greater purpose.    This 5-piece encompasses intimate yet energetic performances with dynamic harmonies and inevitable onstage banter. The Thirsty River has an undeniable passion that is constantly pushing the limits of Americana music both you and your grandpa will enjoy.

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Jazz Appreciation Month – Sponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund and Jazz Central


Jazz Appreciation Month – Sponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund and Jazz Central

“This free and opened to the public event celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. It is co-sponsored by the Musician Performance Trust Fund, Twin Cities Musicians Union, and Jazz Central Studios; featuring four of the finest Big Bands in our local music scene today.”

Free


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Art Vandalay w. Leslie Rich & the Rocket Soul Choir





Art Vandalay w. Leslie Rich & the Rocket Soul Choir

Art Vandalay blends the vintage sounds of The Band and the easy-going vibe of J.J. Cale, creating laid-back Americana music with songs that are “impossibly catchy” (Duluth News Tribune).  Last year’s One Night at the Aster is a testament to their “fresh, fluid roots-rock sound,” (Adventures in Americana) timeless songwriting, and relentless performing for more than a decade.   www.artvandalaytunes.com   Leslie Rich & the Rocket Soul Choir https://www.leslierichmusic.com/


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The Flying T


The Flying T

The Flying T is Tony Mills, the weird kid with the tall tales, who played as a one-man-band at his high school talent show (guitar, harmonica, bass drum, hi-hat). After growing up overseas, he was a character in the New Wave music scene in Tulsa, OK in the mid 80s. He was also a programmer at the first commercial alternative music radio station in Oklahoma. The recent gift of an accordion and the revelations of a capo, have led to a renaissance of creative longing to make new music and perform live again. He has been writing all new modern music, but also has a special place in his heart for folk/country songs, and anything old-timey. He enjoys making videos doing rope tricks with with his fearless cats, and occasionally lighting himself on fire while riding a unicycle. The current band lineup includes bassist Tom Pieper and fiddler Tony Smith. Tony Mills – guitar, vocals, accordion, ropes Tom Pieper – bass Tony Smith – fiddle

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ZDAY


ZDAY

Zora’s Birthday Party For EvilLesbians, Rude Gays, Fine Mascs, Crazy Femmes, and Gorgeeous Transsexuals. *Straight People Are Allowed, But They Have To Stay Up and Be Guards.

$8.21

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Unattractive Giant Monster Residency w. Chris Cashin Band, Sparrowhawk


Unattractive Giant Monster Residency w. Chris Cashin Band, Sparrowhawk

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. Chris Cashin Band – Singer songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Chris Cashin has been fronting and playing in rock and folk bands in the Twin Cities for over a decade. During lockdown he started writing and recording songs at home. Drawing inspiration from artists like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, and Neil Young, he creates a captivating blend of rock, folk, and pop music. Backed by some of Minneapolis’ hardest hitters; drummer Joe Ramm, guitarist Brandon Hepola, and bassist Mark Hanson; the group delivers dynamic live performances that audiences won’t forget.   Sparrowhawk – Sparrowhawk was formed in Minneapolis in 2018 by four dudes whose previous bands include Private Interests, Mystery Date, Southside Desire, and Radio On. Their sound combines the big riffs and guitar harmonies of ’70s van rock legends like Thin Lizzy with power-pop, glam, and first wave punk sounds from both sides of the Atlantic.


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Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth


Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth

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.


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Nikki Minerva w. Sylvia Dieken, Willem Dafoe Fan Club





Nikki Minerva w. Sylvia Dieken, Willem Dafoe Fan Club

Nikki Minerva is a reluctantly honest folkgaze artist based in Chicago, IL. Their upcoming EP “DO YOU SEE ME?” encapsulates all of their greatest fears and desires.     Sylvia Dieken is a queer, independent Minneapolis based singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She takes inspiration from artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, Taylor Swift, and Elliott Smith. Her lyrics feel nostalgic and specific while the instrumentals derive from americana, folk, and indie rock influences. Alternative slowcore three-piece Willem Dafoe Fan Club performs hypnotic and haunting music that wouldn’t sound out of place in the latest project of the band’s namesake – the supernatural gothic horror film Nosferatu. The band features Hollis Sparhawk on drums, vocals and Omnichord; Noah Ruona on guitar and vocals; and recently added Jon Marshall on bass. Their music has been compared to lo-fi indie rockers Duster and dream pop band Beach House but it also takes on dark, dramatic elements centered around Sparhawk’s beautiful voice and Ruona’s spare guitar work.


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tanzklub. vol. 6





tanzklub. vol. 6

tanzklub. is all about quality underground dance music. From 80’s house to contemporary acid and electro, these beats are for heads and feet. Join Dr. Traxuit and friends for an evening of sideways sounds.

$12.16


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Thor Leseman





Thor Leseman

Thor Leseman is a singer/songwriter known for artfully weaving passionate lyrics about life, love, and the ultimate pursuit of freedom. Combined with a soulful punching guitar that is rooted in folk and country but explores expressions of rock, punk and American bluegrass. Thor’s work digs into the American song tradition, uncovering and shedding light to some of the heaviest emotion. Expressing raw rhetoric that encapsulates the listener with the surroundings of the song catapulting them into the center for them to feel the intensity and explore the scape for themselves.  


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STAGE FRIGHT: A Tribute To Bob Dylan & The Band





STAGE FRIGHT: A Tribute To Bob Dylan & The Band

“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.”

$24.66

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Event Series


Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster



Event Series


Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster

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

$6


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Hot Jupiters w. Skeleton Crew, Third Date, Greater Goods


Hot Jupiters w. Skeleton Crew, Third Date, Greater Goods

Hot Jupiters is a five-piece outfit that offers a unique, subterranean mixture of psych, prog, space rock and more — danceable, dynamic, and at times otherworldly. Skeleton Crew, led by founder Arturo, is a 3-year old MN alt-rock band that provides a frenetic sonic landscape that’s alien yet familiar. Third Date is a four-piece dream pop band from Minneapolis. Greater Goods is a new band from Minnesota.

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The Big Zen20!


The Big Zen20!

The Zen Arcade, nestled inside of the vibrant community non-profit arts hub – Firehouse Performing Arts and it’s Hook & Ladder Theater (Lake/Minnehaha), is again partnering with friends Retro Bakery to present The BIGZen20! celebration on April 20th!

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Francis Avenue w. A Sunken Ship Irony, J-Mo & The J-Lighters at White Squirrel





Francis Avenue w. A Sunken Ship Irony, J-Mo & The J-Lighters at White Squirrel

Francis Avenue is a group of 4 close friends who started doing their own projects solo to coming together and having a blast since day 1. We love to do a mix of indie pop /rock/ slow songs. No matter If you cry or laugh at our shows all that matters is that you’re there and feel like a family . All you need is a small group of friends and music and life is good . Francis Avenue as well started January 2024 and ever since then it’s been a fun journey and never a dull moment .     A Sunken Ship Irony began in 2004 as the solo project of songwriter Josh Wirtanen, but became a three-piece band by the end of 2005. Over the course of their long career, the band changed lineups several times while releasing over a dozen records. They wrote theme songs for multiple podcasts and even had their song “Island Of Misfit Toys” appear in the 2009 film Friends With Benefits.     J-Mo & The J-Lighters: Hailing from Saint Paul, Minnesota, Jamie’s music effortlessly blends the classic 50’s & 60’s vibes with contemporary rock & pop elements, creating a unique and captivating sound. Influenced by legendary artists such as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Cliff Richard, and Billy Fury, Jamie’s Musical Journey began at a tender age with dancing, eventually blossoming into a fervent desire to become a music artist during his high school years. With the unwavering support of his talented backing band, The J-Lighters, who skillfully capture the essence of the 50’s sound, Jamie confidently ventures into the music scene.

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Unattractive Giant Monster Residency w. Dado Set, Big Into


Unattractive Giant Monster Residency w. Dado Set, Big Into

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. Dado Set – Forged in the bowels of South Minneapolis in the wake of the grocery co-op wars, Dado Set combines the sultry sounds of migratory birds fighting over a hard roll in the parking lot with the drone of an overpowered car stereo. And also Tom Petty and The Breeders. Let us into your earholes; Dado Set has always been and will always be.   Big Into – BIG INTO is a two piece space-rock band consisting of guitarist Jozef Conaway and drummer Curtis Kraft Mattson. These indie rock vets released their first full-length album, Cold Fortunes and Warriors Obscura in 2020. Last year, the duo released a pair of EPs, What Does Tomorrow Look Like? and Where Does Yesterday Go? with a music video to go with each and every song. This year the duo is working on yet another EP with new music videos releasing every month.


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Root River Jam





Root River Jam

Root River Jam elevates musical improv through the fusion of blues, country, rock and americana music. Their music draws from the spark of creativity and individuality in each musician, producing songs and sounds that draw you in to their eclectic style! Root River Jam is promoting their new single “Joy of Something New” !


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Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth


Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth

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.


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NIIS with POLLYANNA & Surly Grrly


NIIS with POLLYANNA & Surly Grrly

A night of all ages punk on The Zen Arcade Stage in The Mission Room at The Hook with Niis as they make a stop in Mpls on their Spring 2025 Tour with support from Pollyanna & local riot grrl favorite Surly Grrly. Get tickets NOW!

$17.32

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PRIVATE EVENT


PRIVATE EVENT

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Event Series


Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster



Event Series


Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster

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

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ASSORTED SNEAKER GEEK PRESENTS…THE MISSION


ASSORTED SNEAKER GEEK PRESENTS…THE MISSION

Join us at The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room on April 26th for the namesake concert, ‘The Mission’ Presented by Assorted Sneaker Geek. Twin Cities artist TWAIN top-lines a night full of indie genre variety, spanning Hip-Hop and R&B/Soul. With support from MN artists Chozen, Don Wonne, FreeGod Sa’Vii, and Thee Alanna Lynn. Music by DJ Cam Jones and hosted by Ni’Cold. Sponsored in part by CONSISTENT COSMETICS™️

$13.20

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Jazz Appreciation Month – Sponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund and Jazz Central


Jazz Appreciation Month – Sponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund and Jazz Central

“This free and opened to the public event celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. It is co-sponsored by the Musician Performance Trust Fund, Twin Cities Musicians Union, and Jazz Central Studios; featuring four of the finest Big Bands in our local music scene today.”

Free

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Unattractive Giant Monster Residency w. Cut Rate Clones, Ruben


Unattractive Giant Monster Residency w. Cut Rate Clones, Ruben

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. Cut Rate Clones – Cut Rate Clones formed when four dads trawling Craigslist decided to get together to play punk rock instead of joining a bowling league or whatever dads usually do. Since 2022 they have slowly and meticulously crafting a set of original songs reminiscent of late 70s east coast punk and 90s ska punk refined into a modern mash up that will get your head bobbing and your feet skanking. Listening to the Cut Rate Clones will make you smarter, faster, more attractive, increase self confidence, and basically make all your dreams come true.   Ruben – Ruben is a Rock ‘n Soul band from various parts of the Twin Cities metro region in Minnesota. With each member taking lead vocal turns, the songs are often rich with beautiful melodies, close 4 part harmonies and warm horns.

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Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth


Celtic Jam at Sir Bens Duluth

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.

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Event Series


Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster



Event Series


Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster

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

$6


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Treedome Presents: Charlie Parr at the Historic Chateau Theatre





Treedome Presents: Charlie Parr at the Historic Chateau Theatre

Join us at the Historic Chateau Theatre for a night of blues with Charlie Parr! Opening acts TBA.Treedome Presents: Charlie Parr at the Historic Chateau TheatreSaturday, May 3rd6:00pm Doors // 7:00pm Show$25 adv. // $35 dosAll AgesCHARLIE PARRIn the music of Charlie Parr, there is a sincere conviction and earnest drive to create. The Minnesota-born guitarist, songwriter, and interpreter of traditional music has released 19 albums over two decades and has been known to perform up to 275 shows a year. Parr is a folk troubadour in the truest sense: taking to the road between shows, writing and rewriting songs as he plays, fueled by a belief that music is eternal and cannot be claimed or adequately explained. The bluesman poet pulls closely from the sights and sounds around him, his lyrical craftsmanship built by his influences. The sounds from his working-class upbringing—including Folkways legends such as Lead Belly and Woody Guthrie—imbue Parr’s music with stylistic echoes of blues and folk icons of decades past. Parr sees himself merely as a continuer of a folk tradition: “I feel like I stand on a lot of big shoulders,” he said in an interview. “I hope that I’ve brought a little bit of myself to the music.”Tickets on sale 11/12 at 10:00AM


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