Dream of the Wild at 331 Club last Thursday. PHOTOS BY JAVIER SERNA/@jaminthestream

Live in MN: Dream of the Wild kicks off 'Psychedelic Sundays' residency at The Cabooze

April 01, 2025 in live events, blog

Dream of the Wild kicking off four Sundays of psychedelic music at The Cabooze tops Jam in the Stream’s weekly live music picks around Minnesota. but there’s a lot of options all over the state, including shows from Cory Wong in Rochester and the great Bob Dylan in Mankato, to name a few high-profile concerts this week.

Andy Frasco and David “Chilly” Caufman at the Fine Line March 15. PHOTO PROVIDED

Live in MN: Chilly Rocks 50

March 24, 2025 in live events, blog

David “Chilly” Caufman’s 50th birthday party — Heart & Seoul Connection headlined by Mikel Wright & The Wrongs — tops Jam in the Stream’s weekly Minnesota live music picks. But there’s much more happening this week.

This Sunday: A Celebration of Life for The Jones Gang's John B. Wolfe

March 22, 2025 in photo galleries, blog, live events

A story and photo gallery regarding John B. Wolfe, The Jones Gang’s keyboardist, who died Jan. 23. There is a celebration of life for Wolfe at Tuttle’s Sunday afternoon. Included are pictures from The Jones Gang’s emotional performance at The Hook and Ladder Theater Jan. 24.

Andy Frasco & The U.N. at Minneapolis’ Fine Line March 15. PHOTOS BY JAVIER SERNA/@jaminthestream

PHOTO GALLERY: Andy Frasco is a wild man

March 22, 2025 in photo galleries, live events, blog

What’s all this fuss about Andy Frasco? He’s a born entertainer, that’s what. Read a short writeup an check out a photo gallery of Frasco’s show at the Fine Line in Minneapolis March 15.

Cold Sweat of Hiahli was Saltydog’s special guest at The Zen Arcade/Mission Room in South Minneapolis Thursday.

PHOTO GALLERY: Cold Sweat drips hot wax on Saltydog's residency

March 21, 2025 in photo galleries, live events, blog

Cold Sweat, aka Ryan Tetzloff, sat in with Saltydog at the third of their four Thursday residency shows at The Zen Arcade/Mission Room in South Minneapolis. Check out a photo gallery of the show,.

Buffalo Galaxy drops first LP in live show series

March 14, 2025 in blog, album reviews, reviews

A review of Buffalo Galaxy’s first live album, Don’t Pet The Fluffy Cows — Live: Volume One

Live in MN this week: Too hot to handle

March 10, 2025 in live events, blog

It’s a crazy week of music in Minnesota and here are three highlights, Orions Belte at 7th Street Wednesday, Shamrock Shakedown at Green Room Friday and Andy Frasco & The U.N. at the Fine Line Saturday. But there’s so much more.

London’s Muthi dropped his third single in several months, “This Could Be It,” on Friday.
PHOTO BY DEREK BREMNER/COURTESY OF DIRTY MELODY RECORDS

EMPTYING THE NOTEBOOK: Muthi’s new single, incense, corruption and a Mcbaise scoop

March 09, 2025 in album reviews, interviews, blog

Jam in the Stream follows up on his longer piece about London psych pop artist Muthi, who dropped the single, “This Could Be It,” on March 7. But there’s more, including the release of song-themed incense sticks, his thoughts on the song “Power Boat,” and word of a music video from Mcbaise.

Ear Worm Alert: EP Review of Fight The Batman 4 U

March 08, 2025 in album reviews, blog

Read our review of Confucisaurus’ EP Fight The Batman 4 U, with links to the songs and some comments from the band’s guitarist Bryce Tuitt.

Jacob Mahon of Saltydog delivers vocals on the opening night of the Duluth jam-funk band’s March residency at The Hook and Ladder Theater in South Minneapolis. The band will be playing every Thursday in the Zen Arcade and adjoining Mission Room space.

Photo Gallery: Saltydog shares the love with Minneapolis

March 07, 2025 in photo galleries, blog, live events

Saltydog got their Thursdays in March residency off to an excellent start, playing two sets at The Hook and Ladder Theater’s Zen Arcade/Mission Room. TWINE’s Will Effertz sat in with Saltydog in the second set. See a photo gallery from the show.

Why Roy Ayers' passing hurts me so much

March 06, 2025 in blog

Jam in the Stream editor Javier Serna, whose love of music began with hip-hop, progressed to jazz and psychedelic music, explores why the passing of Roy Ayers, who died March 4 at age 84, hurt his soul so damn much.

PHOTO GALLERY: TWINE celebrates Will Effertz' birthday at Bunkers Feb,. 26

March 05, 2025 in photo galleries, blog, live events

Check out a photo gallery from last Wednesday’s TWINE residency show at Bunkers in Minneapolis’ North Loop. The show fell on the birthday of frontman Will Effertz, and there were a number of special guests — all of which appear in this roll.

Live in MN: Romeo & Juliet adaptation (with music of Queen) tops this week's picks

March 03, 2025 in blog

An adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, featuring Mark Joseph’s Dragon Attack and the Twin Cities Ballet, tops Jam in the Stream’s list of Minnesota live music picks this week. But there’s much more, including Ana Popovic and the North Mississippi Allstars at the Dakota, and Saltydog starting up their month-long residency on Thursdays at Hook and Ladder Theater’s Zen Arcade.

Interview: Muthi opens up ahead of "This Could Be It" single release

March 03, 2025 in blog, interviews

Jam in the Stream caught up with Muthi’s Matt Christensen ahead of its third single, “This Could Be It,” which will be released on Friday (March 7). The album is tentatively titled, Witchcraft, which happens to be the name of the last single.

Form Entertainment signs on as first sponsor of Jam in the Stream

February 27, 2025 in blog

Minnesota-based Form Entertainment, a company that specializes in providing sound and lighting for events and weddings, has signed on as sponsor of Jam in the Stream.

Saltydog brothers Jacob and Owen Mahon look to the south after their fourth and final Monday at Bent Paddle Brewing tonight. The two brothers play Sandrocks in Sandstone Wednesday, Jacob Mahon joins Teague Alexy at 331 Club on Thursday, and Saltydog kicks off a Thursday night residency at Hook & Ladder in South Minneapolis next week. PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA

Live in MN: Residency and recurring shows carry the week

February 24, 2025 in live events, blog

Read Jam in the Stream’s Minnesota live music picks for this week, which focuses largely on residency and recurring shows. But there’s more.

PHOTO GALLERY: Guitarist Jon Miller hosts Bluegrass Bingo Saturday mornings at The Joint

February 21, 2025 in live events, blog, photo galleries

Check out a gallery of pictures from last Saturday’s inaugural Bluegrass Bingo at The Joint in Minneapolis. Bluegrass Bingo (and Brunch) is a free bingo gamed hosted by Feed the Dog guitarist Jon Miller and friends that pick from a hat and perform north of 50 bluegrass songs.

One way to describe Orions Belte is an instrumental band that delves in jazz, funk, soul and hip hop. PHOTOS BY NIKOLAI GRASAASEN (COURTESY OF JANSEN RECORDS)

A conversation with Øyvind Blomstrøm of Orions Belte

February 20, 2025 in live events, blog, interviews

Øyvind Blomstrøm of Norway’s Orions Belte chatted with Jam in the Stream ahead of the band’s 23-shot U.S. tour that kicks off in Los Angeles Feb. 21 and ends in Philadelphia March 23. Blomstrøm covered a lot of ground in the interview, including discussing the band’s sound and how it wound up with it’s name, inspired by stars visible in the Northern Hemisphere.

The legendary British funk band Cymande plays Varsity Theater in Minneapolis Wednesday, part of their U.S. tour. PHOTO BY DEAN CHALKLEY (COURTESY OF CYMANDE)

Live in MN this week: Cymande brings funk to Varsity Theater Wednesday

February 17, 2025 in live events, blog

Fabled British funk band Cymande hits the Varsity Theater Wednesday, topping Jam in the Stream’s weekly list of live music recommendations in Minnesota. But there are many great options this week.

The artwork for “TTM.” IMAGES COURTESY OF DIRTY MELODY RECORDS

Mcbaise and 1000 GUAPO drop collaborative single on Valentine's Day

February 14, 2025 in blog, album reviews

London-based psych project Mcbaise and techno-mariachi label-mate 1000 GUAPO riff on bromance with a new single on Valentine’s Day. But what does “TTM” even stand for? You might not find out by reading this story, but, please, still click.