Jam in the Stream’s Minnesota Music Calendar
Sources (event calendars linked here): 331 Club, Amsterdam Bar & Hall, Armory, Bent Paddle Brewing Co., Berlin MPLS, Bunker’s Music Bar and Grill, The Cabooze, The Cedar Cultural Center, Dakota Jazz Club, Day Block Brewing, First Avenue, Gluek’s Bar & Restaurant, Green Room, Hennepin Theatre Trust, Hook & Ladder Theater, Icehouse, Insight Brewing, Live Nation, The Parkway Theater, Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Silver Bay Music in the Park, Somerset Amphitheater, Sue McLean & Associates, Target Center, Target Field, Ticketmaster, Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Tuttle’s Eat Bowl Play, U.S. Bank Stadium, Utepils, Wussow’s Concert Cafe, Xcel Energy Center.
This list of Minnesota live music shows covers a lot of ground, but focuses heavily on the improvisational and/or psychedelic. It includes both local artists and national touring acts. It is not meant to be comprehensive. If you’d like an event to be considered for listing here, please send details to jaminthestream@gmail.com
Standing residencies
Mondays: Only Every Monday hosted by Geoffrey Fischbein, various locations around Twin Cities, at Green Room, Minneapolis starting Jan. 6.
Tuesdays: International Reggae All Stars @ Bunkers Music Cafe, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. $10 cover; Dark Horse Bar & Eatery, St. Paul, rotating local musicians. Music 6-9 p.m.; Bruce Woodman @ Carmody’s Irish Pub, Duluth. Music 8 to 11 p.m.
Wednesdays: TWINE @ Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill, Minneapolis. 21+; Music starts at 9:30 p.m., $8 cover; Lenz & Friends @ 331 Club, Minneapolis. Last Wednesday of every month. Music starts at 9:30 p.m.
Sundays: Dr. Mambo’s Combo @ Bunker’s Music Cafe, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; $10 cover.
Shotgun Ragtime Band @ Driftwood Char Bar, Minneapolis. Music at 8:30 p.m.
2024
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Harold’s House Party on KFAI: Dylan Salfer Band @ 331 Club, Minneapolis. Starts at 7 p.m.
Lenz & Friends @ 331 Club, Minneapolis. Starts at 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Annie Frazier Band and Buffalo Galaxy @ Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $12, DOS $18; Tickets + more information here.
Stanley Jordan @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets $30 and $35; Tickets + more information here.
WE Collective @ Gluek’s, Minneapolis; Featuring members of Feed the Dog; Music starts at 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Free.
Mark Joseph & Nicholas David @ Margie’s Kitchen & Cocktails, Andover. Tickets + more information here.
Side String Band @ Bent Paddle Brewing, Duluth. Arrangement features Harrison Olk (Danny Frank & the Smoky Gold, Cascade Crescendo, High & Rising, Kind Country), Nate Hynum (Black River Review), Clancy Ward (Sugar on the Roof, Dickel Brothers), and Adam Staupe (Feeding Leroy); Show is 6-8 p.m.; More information here.
Friday, Dec. 20
Nathan Griner & Matthew Probst @ River Run Brewery, Stillwater. Music 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 21
The Big Wu with The People Brothers Band @ First Ave, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $25; DOS GA $30; Tickets + more information here.
Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins with Brotherhood of Birds and Feeding Leroy @ Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advaced GA $20, DOS $25; Tickets + more information here.
Coyote @ Bent Paddle Brewing, Duluth. Show is 7-9 p.m.; All Ages, Free; More information here.
Thursday, Dec. 26
WE Collective @ 56 Brewing, Minneapolis. Music 6:30-9:30 p.m.; 21+; Free; More information here.
Friday, Dec. 27
TWINE Funkified Holiday Party @ Day Block Brewing, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8:30 p.m.; DOS $15; Tickets + more information here.
Purple Funk Metropolis with Brunette @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Advanced $10, DOS $17; Tickets plus more information here.
Mark Joseph’s Annual “Tea for the Tillerman” Concert with guests New Line Riders @ Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Reserved seats $26, Advanced Standing Room Only $20, DOS SRO $26; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Dec. 28
Sunsquabi with Jason Leech @ The Cabooze, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m.; show 9 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $25; Tickets + more information here.
LazyLightning420 @ Sir Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake, Duluth. Show is 6-9 p.m.
Tin Can Gin @ Bend Paddle Brewing, Duluth. Show is 7-9 p.m.; More information here.
Monday, Dec. 30
WURK with Jumpsuit @ Bent Paddle Brewing, Duluth. Jumpsuit plays 7-8:30 p.m., Wurk 8:30-10 p.m.; More information here.
Tuesday, Dec. 31
Mae Simpson’s Rockin’ New Years Eve @ The Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 8 p.m.; show 9 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $20, DOS GA $25; Tickets + more information here.
Let the Good Times Roll New Years Eve Bash feat. Jones Gang, others @ The Burrow, Oakdale. CANCELLED
2025
Friday, Jan. 3
Demitri Rallis Band @ Bunkers. Show 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover; More information here.
Sunday, Jan. 5
Charlie Parr Residency with Jon Edwards @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $20, DOS GA $25; Tickets + more information here.
Martin Dosh Presents: The Larry Schaefer Memorial Orchestra @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Reserved seats $20 and 25; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, Jan. 10
G. Love & Special Sauce @ First Ave, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $35, DOS GA $40; Tickets + more information here.
Kung Fu Hippies Present an Evening of The Grateful Dead with You Enjoy Yourself @ The Parkway Theater; Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Reserved seating for $28-40; Tickets + more information here.
Alex Rossi @ Bunker’s, Minneapolis. Show: 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover; More information here.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Chase & Ovation: “The Music of Prince” @ Bunker’s, Minneapolis. Show: 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $20 cover; More information here.
Sunday, Jan. 12
Charlie Parr Residency with Samuel Locke Ward @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $20, DOS GA $25; Tickets + more information here.
Thursday, Jan. 16
Hotel Minnesnowta @ Crown Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth. Lineup includes Momentary Lapse of Floyd featuring Jeff Franca of Thievery Corporation, ETHNO, Dead Larry, Mark Joseph’s Bloody Mary Morning, Sean Anonymous featuring Big Zack and the Knowtable Unknown Band, Big Zach storyteller set, Devine Collection, Nicholas David, ELOUR, The Johnson Brothers featuring Ryan David Young of Trampled by Turtles, Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold, Thyself, The Histronic & Friends, Adam Bohanan (finalist from The Voice), TWINE (pre-party), Ryan Balthrop, Socktopus, Geoffrey Fischbein, Hypnotica, Brian “Snowman” Powers (artist at-large). Tickets + more information here.
Friday, Jan. 17
Hotel Minnesnowta @ Crown Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth. Lineup includes Momentary Lapse of Floyd featuring Jeff Franca of Thievery Corporation, ETHNO, Dead Larry, Mark Joseph’s Bloody Mary Morning, Sean Anonymous featuring Big Zack and the Knowtable Unknown Band, Big Zach storyteller set, Devine Collection, Nicholas David, ELOUR, The Johnson Brothers featuring Ryan David Young of Trampled by Turtles, Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold, Thyself, The Histronic & Friends, Adam Bohanan (finalist from The Voice), TWINE (pre-party), Ryan Balthrop, Socktopus, Geoffrey Fischbein, Hypnotica, Brian “Snowman” Powers (artist at-large). Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Hotel Minnesnowta @ Crown Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth. Lineup includes Momentary Lapse of Floyd featuring Jeff Franca of Thievery Corporation, ETHNO, Dead Larry, Mark Joseph’s Bloody Mary Morning, Sean Anonymous featuring Big Zack and the Knowtable Unknown Band, Big Zach storyteller set, Devine Collection, Nicholas David, ELOUR, The Johnson Brothers featuring Ryan David Young of Trampled by Turtles, Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold, Thyself, The Histronic & Friends, Adam Bohanan (finalist from The Voice), TWINE (pre-party), Ryan Balthrop, Socktopus, Geoffrey Fischbein, Hypnotica, Brian “Snowman” Powers (artist at-large). Tickets + more information here.
Sunday, Jan. 19
Charlie Parr Residency with Laurel Premo @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $20, DOS GA $25; Tickets + more information here.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
The Headhunters @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets $40 and $45; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Terrapin Flyer @ Turf Club, St. Paul; Doors 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $20, DOS GA $25; Tickets + more information here.
The Last Waltz featuring Big Pink with The Belfast Cowboys @ Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m; 21+; Tickets starting at $30; Tickets + more information here.
Saltydog @ Up Yonder, Grand Marais. Show is 8-11 p.m. More information here.
THE DOSE: A Psychedelic Comedy Experience @ Sisyphus Brewing, Minneapolis. Two shows: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Tickets $22; Tickets + more information here.
Sunday, Jan. 26
Charlie Parr Residency with Paper Wings @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $20, DOS GA $25; Tickets + more information here.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
King Buffalo with Jr. Parks @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $22, DOS GA $25; Tickets + more information here.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Leftover Salmon @ Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hopkins. Social hour 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Reserved tickets $52 to 67; Tickets + more informtion here.
Burning Blue Rain EP release show with Saltydog and Lighter Co. @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $12, DOS GA $15; Tickets + more information here.
Lenz & Friends @ 331 Club, Minneapolis. Starts at 9:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 31
Wandering Eye (Ween tribute featuring Alan Sparkhawk and Tim Saxhaug) with Chisago (Wilco tribute) @ Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced Box Office $17, Advanced Online $20.10; Door $22; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Mikel Wright & The Wrongs @ Bunker’s, Minneapolis. Show: 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover; More information here.
In Your Eyes (Peter Gabriel tribute) @ Dayblock Brewing, Minneapolis. Event is 6-10 p.m.; Pre-sale tickets $15; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Eggy @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8:30 p.m.; +18; Advanced GA $21, DOS GA $23; Advanced Reserved Balcony $36, DOS Reserved Balcony $38; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Stringdingers and Buffalo Galaxy @ Day Block Brewing, Minneapolis. Event 6-11 p. m.; Tickets $10-15; Tickets + more information here.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Lenz & Friends @ 331 Club, Minneapolis. Starts at 9:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 28
Pert Near Sandstone with Dig Deep and Katey Bellville @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $25, DOS $30, 2-day pass $45; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, March 1
Pert Near Sandstone with Bronwyn Keith-Hines and Feeding Leroy @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $25, DOS $30, 2-day pass $45; Tickets + more information here.
Wednesday, March 5
Ana Popovic @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m.; show 7 p.m.; Tickets $40, $45, $50; Tickets + more information here.
Thursday, March 6
North Mississippi All-Stars & Bobby Rush @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets $50, $60, $65; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, March 7
North Mississippi All-Stars & Bobby Rush @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets $50, $60, $65; Tickets + more information here.
Wednesday, March 12
Orions Belte @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $20 plus fees, DOS $25; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, March 14
Jazz is Dead: Adrian Younge with a 10-piece orchestra @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $25, DOS GA $30; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, March 15
Andy Frasco & The U.N. @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8:30 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $28, DOS GA $40, Reserved Balcony $43; Tickets + more information here.
Greensky Bluegrass @ Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 18+; Tickets $34.50 to $65 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.
Monday, March 24
Bela Fleck, Edmar Castenada, Antonio Sanchez Trio @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Two shows: Doors 5 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m., second show 8:30 p.m.; Tickets $45, $50 and $55; Tickets + more information here (for early show) and here (for late show).
Tuesday, March 25
Bela Fleck, Edmar Castenada, Antonio Sanchez Trio @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Two shows: Doors 5 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m., second show 8:30 p.m.; Tickets $45, $50 and $55; Tickets + more information here (for early show) and here (for late show).
Saturday, March 29
Wax Tailor with Napoleon Da Legend @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $20, DOS GA $25, Advanced Reserved Balcony $35, DOS Reserved Balcony $40; Tickets + more information here.
Wednesday, April 9
Jazz is Dead featuring Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets $35 to $55 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, April 11
Nubya Garcia @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets $45 and $50; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, April 25
Ty Segall Solo Acoustic @ The Parkway Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; All ages; Advanced GA $35 (plus taxes and fees); DOS GA $35 (plus taxes and fees); Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, April 26
Keller Williams @ Amsterdam Bar, St. Paul. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8:30 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $30, DOS GA $35; Tickets + more information here.
Tuesday, April 29
Branford Marsalis Quartet @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., first show 6:30 p.m., second show 8:30 p.m.; Reserved seats $55 to $75 plus fees; Tickets + more information for first show here and second show here.
Wednesday, April 30
Branford Marsalis Quartet @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., first show 6:30 p.m., second show 8:30 p.m.; Reserved seats $55 to $75 plus fees; Tickets + more information for first show here and second show here.
Sunday, June 1
Sessanta V. 2.0: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle @ Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul. Show 7:30 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, July 11
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with JJ Grey & Mofro @ Surly Festival Field, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; 18+; Tickets $49.50; Tickets + more information here.
Thursday, July 31
Pixies with Kurt Vile and The Violators, Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; GA $65, Reserved Balcony $79.50, Reserved Loge $99.50; Tickets + more information here.
PAST SHOWS (beginning June 3, 2024)
2024
Sunday, Dec. 15
Wilco @ Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets starting at $65; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Wilco @ Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets starting at $65; Tickets + more information here.
The Last Revel with Two Runner, First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $20, DOS GA $25; Tickets + more information here.
Between Howls @ Rapids Brewing, Grand Rapids. Music at 6 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 13
Wilco @ Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets starting at $65; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead @ Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets starting at $49.50; Tickets + more information here.
Sunday, Dec. 1
Allman Betts Family Revival starring Devon Allman and Duane Betts @ State Theatre, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; All Ages; Tickets + more information here.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Cory Wong featuring Mark Lettieri with Couch, Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; GA $39.50, Reserved Loge $59.50; Reserved Balcony $39.50; Tickets more information here.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Cory Wong featuring Mark Lettieri with Couch, Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; GA $39.50, Reserved Loge $59.50; Reserved Balcony $39.50; Tickets + more information here.
Pond with Fazerdaze @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advance $25, Day of Show $30; Tickets + more information here.
Joe Bonamossa @ State Theatre, Minneapolis. 8 p.m. Tickets + more information here.
Friday, Nov. 22
Joe Bonamossa @ State Theatre, Minneapolis. 8 p.m. Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Nov. 16
La Femme @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., Show 8:30 p.m.; 18+; Advance $25, Day of Show $39, Reserved Balcony $40; Tickets + more information here.
Slippery People @ Cabooze, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $15; Tickets + more information here.
Jon Sullivan Band @ Shaws Bar and Grill, Minneapolis. Show starts at 9 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover; More information here.
Friday, Nov. 15
Neal Francis with Wyatt Waddell @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8:30 p.m.; 18+; Tickets $27.50 to 43; Tickets + more information here.
Mango Jam with guest Duplex @ Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $15, DOS $20; Tickets + more information here.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Dogs in a Pile with Sneezy @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $20; Advanced Reserved Balcony $35; DOS GA $25; DOS Reserved Balcony $40; Tickets + more information here.
The Flying Luttenbachers @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; Advanced tickets $18, DOS $23; Tickets + more information here.
Monday, Nov. 11
The Motet with Yam Yam @ Amsterdam, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $25, DOS GA $27; Tickets + more information here.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Pretty Lights (Night 3) @ Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., Show 9 p.m.; 18+; GA starting at $65, upgrades available; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Pretty Lights (Night 2) @ Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., Show 9 p.m.; 18+; GA starting at $65, upgrades available; Tickets + more information here.
Chase & Ovation @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 21+; $20 cover; More information here.
Friday, Nov. 8
Pretty Lights (Night 1) @ Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., Show 9 p.m.; 18+; GA starting at $65, upgrades available; Tickets + more information here.
The American Rock and Roll Experience: A Tribute to Jimi Hendri, Janis Joplin, The Eagles and Beyond @ The Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $18, Day of Show $24, Reserved $34; Tickets + more information here.
Thursday, Nov. 7
lespecial plus Doom Flamingo @ Amsterdam Bar, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced $22; DOS $25; Tickets + more information here.
Monday, Nov. 4
Beat: Adrian Belew/Steve Vai/Tony Levin/Danney Carey play 80s King Crimson @ State Theatre, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; All Ages; $49.50; Tickets + more information here.
Setting with Alpha Consumer @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Advanced tickets $18, DOS $23; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats with Gregory Alan Isakov @ Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; All Ages; $39.50; Tickets + more information here.
New Orleans Suspects with Kung Fu Hippies @ Hook & Ladder, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., music 9 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $32, DOS $38; Tickets + more information here.
PawPaw Rod @ Amsterdam, St. Paul. Doors 7:30 p.m., Show 8:30 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $20; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, Nov. 1
Double Dog Dare: Feed the Dog & Saltydog @ The Cabooze. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; Advanced GA $20; Tickets + more information here.
New Orleans Suspects with TWINE @ Hook & Ladder, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., music 9 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $26, DOS $32; Tickets + more information here.
Thursday, Oct. 31
Double Dog Dare: Saltydog & Feed the Dog @ Bent Paddle Brewing, Duluth. More information forthcoming here.
Bearly Dead @ Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; Advanced GA $15; Tickets + more information here.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m; +18; Advanced GA $25; Day of Show $30; Tickets + more information here.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Jazz is Dead featuring Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $35, Day of Show GA $40, Advanced Balcony $40, Day of Show Balcony $45; Tickets + more information here.
Sunday, Oct. 27
Cimafunk @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m.; Show 7 p.m.; Advanced reserved $70/65/60; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Wobbleween feat. Ganja White Night with Apashe, The Widdler, Leotrix, Copycatt and Noetika @ Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m. Tickets + more information here.
Delicate Steve with Fran @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; GA $20, Day of Show $22. Tickets + more information here.
Chase & Ovation @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 21+; $20 cover; More information here.
Friday, Oct. 25
Wobbleween feat. Ganja White Night with Dimension, Hairitage B2B Space Wizard, Moody Good, Eater, Sukh Night @ Armory Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.
Thursday, Oct. 24
The Avett Brothers and Trampled by Turtles, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul. Doors 6 p.m., Music 7 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Steep Canyon Rangers @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., early show 6:30 p.m., late show 9 p.m.; Advanced reserved $50/45/40/35; Tickets + more information for early show here, late show here.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Iron Maiden with The Hu @ Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7:30 p.m.; Tickets starting at $44.50; Tickets + more information here.
Leon Bridges with Hermanos Gutierrez @ Armory, Minneapois. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; All ages but Club level 21+; GA $72.50, other options available; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Kokoroko @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 21+; $25; Tickets + more information here.
André 3000: New Blue Sun Live @ Northrup, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; Reserved seating $49.95-229.95; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, Oct. 18
Jon Sullivan Band + Modern Joey @ Hook & Ladder, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., Music 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $18, DOS $24; Tickets + more information here.
Monday, Oct. 14
Mdou Moctar with FACS @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $25; Tickets + more information here.
Cortex (Le Jazz Est Mort) performing Tropeau Bleu in its entirety @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $36, DOS $40, Advanced Reserved Balcony $50; DOS Reserved Balcony $55; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Oct. 12
Mikel Wright @ The Wrongs @ Bunkers. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 21+; $10 cover; More information here.
Friday, Oct. 11
A Love Electric @ Berlin, Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. More information forthcoming.
Thursday, Oct. 10
Acid Mothers Temple @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advance $18, Day of Show $22; Tickets + more information here.
Sunday, Oct. 6
Air (performing Moon Safari) @ State Theatre, Minneapolis. 8 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Oct. 5
International Reggae All Stars and Singing Tony @ Cabooze, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $10; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, Oct. 4
A Love Electric @ Elias J Halling Recital Hall, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Show 7:30 p.m.; Advance GA $10; Day of show GA $12; Tickets + more information here.
God Johnson @ Hook and Ladder Theater, Mineapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 8:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $16, DOS $21; Tickets + more information here.
Mark Joseph and Chris Castino of The Big Wu @ Jake’s on the Lakes, Center City. Show 7:30 p.m.; Free; Family-friendly; More information here.
Thursday, Oct. 3
Frankie and the Witch Fingers @ Underground Music Venue, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m.; 18+; Tickets $27.12; Tickets + more information here.
Sunday, Sept. 29
Rainbow Kitten Surprise @ Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets starting at $56 + fees; Tickets + more information here.
Hiahli + The Lavender Project + ELOUR @ White Squirrel, St. Paul. Show 8 p.m.; No cover; More information here.
Saturday, Sept. 28
La Luz @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advance $22, Day of Show $25; Tickets + more information here.
Mark Joseph & The American Soul with The Northside Horns @ Bobbing Bobber Brewing Co., Hutchinson. Music 6 p.m. More information here.
FineFest! A Celebration of Steve Fine @ Tuttle’s, Hopkins. Confirmed bands/artists include Camile Baudoin of the Radiators, Shotgun Ragtime Band, Lost Marbles, Jef Cierniak, Jimbo’s Forever Young, David Stone, Tangled Up in Dylan. More information forthcoming, but check this Facebook invitation for the latest.
Brotherhood of Birds @ Iron Exchange Tavern & Brewery, Maple Plain. Music 8-11 p.m.; More information here.
Friday, Sept. 27
Marcus King @ Fillmore, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m., All Ages; GA $60.50; Tickets + more information here.
Here Come The Mummies with special guest The Toxhards @ Treasure Island. 8 p.m.; 12+; Tickets starting at $30; Tickets + more information here.
Thursday, Sept. 26
Thievery Corporation @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advance $40, Day of Show $45; Tickets + more information here.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Sturgill Simpson: The Johnny Blue Skies Experience @ Roy Wilkens Auditorium, St. Paul. Show 8 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Sturgill Simpson: The Johnny Blue Skies Experience @ Bluestem Center for the Arts Amphitheater, Moorhead. Doors 5 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.
Monday, Sept. 23
Sam Grisman Project @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Jon Wayne & The Pain + Feed the Dog @ Green Room, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $15; Tickets + more information here.
Brewgrass featuring Pert Near Sandstone, Adam Gruel and the Space Burritos, others @ 56 Brewing, Minneapolis. Event 2-10 p.m.; All Ages; GA $10; Tickets + more information here.
Donna The Buffalo @ The Parkway Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Advanced GA $25 (plus taxes and fees), DOS GA $30, Preferred Reserved Seating $35 (plus taxes and fees), Premium Seating $40 (plus taxes and fees); Tickets + more information here.
Friday, Sept. 20
Honey Island Swamp Band with guest TWINE @ Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $25, Day of show $30; Tickets + more information here.
Jon Wayne & The Pain + Feed the Dog @ Mankato Brewery (changed from The Venue), Mankato. Doors 7:30 p.m.; Advanced GA $15 + fees; Tickets + more information here.
Thursday, Sept. 19
WE Collective @ 56 Brewing, Minneapolis. Music starts at 6:30 p.m.; Free; More information here.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Marquis Hill w/ special guest Omar Abdulkarim @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Advanced Reserved $40/35/30; Tickets + more information here.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Blues Traveler @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $40; Tickets + more information here.
Sunday, Sept. 15
The Big Wu at Hazelden 75 Year Anniversary Party @ Hazelden, St. Paul. Event is from noon to 4 p.m.; Tickets $25; Tickets + more information here.
Rose City Band with El Khat @ Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Advanced GA $20, DOS GA $25; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Sept. 14
Goose @ Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; All Ages; GA Standing $46; Tickets + more information here.
WE Collective Goose After Party @ Gluek’s, Minneapolis. Doors 10:30 p.m.; 21+; Free.
Friday, Sept. 13
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic @ The Lot, Treasure Island, Welch. 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets starting at $60. Tickest + more information here.
Marcus Rezak with Mark Joseph @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 9 p.m.; Advanced tickets $18; DOS $23; Tickets + more information here.
Bob Pat Band @ Mission Room, Hook & Ladder, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $10, DOS $15; Tickets + more information here.
Thursday, Sept. 12
Joe Russo’s Selcouth Quartet feat. Stuart Bogie, Jonathan Goldberger & Jon Shaw @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; Advance $30; Door $35; Tickets + more information here.
Wednesday, Sept. 11
Black Pumas with Abraham Alexander @ Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis. Rescheduled from Friday, June 21. Doors 5:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; 18+; $49.50; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, Sept. 6
Frogleg with Shoeless Revolution and Ditch Pidgeon @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $15, advanced table $40, DOS GA $28; Tickets + more information here. CANCELED
Minnesota String Gathering featuring Brotherhood of Birds, Pot Luck String Band, others @ Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6, music 7 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $17, DOS $23; Tickets + more information here.
Outlaw Music Festival: Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan & John Mellencamp @ Somerset Amphitheater, Somerset, Wis.; 5:45 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.
Tuesday, Sept. 3
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard with Geese, Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m.; Show 7:30 p.m.; All Ages; $55; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Aug. 31
International Reggae All-Stars @ International Bazaar Stage, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights. Show 8 - 9:30 p.m.; Requires State Fair admission; More information here.
Friday, Aug. 30
Stanley Clarke Band @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Two shows 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.; Tickets $50/$45/$35. Tickets + more information for early show here and late show here.
International Reggae All-Stars @ International Bazaar Stage, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights. Show 8 - 9:30 p.m.; Requires State Fair admission; More information here.
Thursday, Aug. 29
Stanley Clarke Band @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Two shows 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.; Tickets $60/$55/$50/$45/$35. Tickets + more information for early show here and late show here.
In Your Eyes: Peter Gabriel Tribute feat. Chris Castino (Big Wu) and Doug Christenson (Frogleg) @ Dayblock Brewing, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., music 7 p.m. Advanced tickets $10. Tickets + more information here.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
OMA + Shing02 @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $22; DOS $25; Tickets + more information here.
Monday, Aug. 26
L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE @ Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights. Show 8 - 9:30 p.m.; Requires State Fair admission; More information here.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE @ Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights. Show 8 - 9:30 p.m.; Requires State Fair admission; More information here.
Sunday, Aug. 25
Mae Simpson @ Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights. Show 8 - 9:30 p.m.; Requires State Fair admission; More information here.
High & Rising @ Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights. Shows are 12:30 - 1:05 p.m., 1:30 - 2:05 p.m., and 2:30 - 3:05 p.m.; Requires State Fair admission; More information here.
Saturday, Aug. 24
Mikel Wright & The Wrongs with Stringdingers @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Event starts at 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets $10; Tickets + more information here.
Mae Simpson @ Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights. Show 8 - 9:30 p.m.; Requires State Fair admission; More information here.
High & Rising @ Schell’s Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights. Shows are 12:30 - 1:05 p.m., 1:30 - 2:05 p.m., and 2:30 - 3:05 p.m.; Requires State Fair admission; More information here.
Jerryapolis – an evening of Grateful Dead (featuring Javier Trejo, Kevin Dorsey, Martin Dosh, JT Bates, others) @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Advanced $18, Day of show $23; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, Aug. 23
New Primitives @ International Bazaar Stage, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights. Music 3:15 - 4 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.; State Fair admission required; More information here.
Thursday, Aug. 22
Grassroots Art Show feat. Feed the Dog @ Stone Arch Studios, Minneapolis. Music 8 p.m. More information TBA.
New Primitives @ International Bazaar Stage, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights. Music 3:15 - 4 p.m., 4:30 - 5 p.m., 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.; State Fair admission required; More information here.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
TWINE and Dream of the Wild w/ KG4 @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $12, DOS $15; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, Aug. 17
Pryes Brewing Summer Festival featuring Lotus, Dizgo and Mikel Wright @ The Wrongs @ Pryes Brewing, Minneapolis. Doors 11 a.m.; All Ages; Wristbands $12 at doors; More information here.
Friday, Aug. 16
Graham Nash @ Pantages Theatre, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; Tickets starting at $61; Tickets + more information here.
Pryes Brewing Summer Festival featuring Badfish and The Ries Brothers @ Pryes Brewing, Minneapolis. Doors 11 a.m.; All Ages; Wristbands $12 at doors; More information here.
Charley Crockett with Kelsey Waldon @ Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Doors 7:30 p.m., Show 8:30 p.m.; 18+; Advanced tickets $40-75; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday Aug. 10
Burnstone Music Festival featuring Wonderfunk, Twine, Black River Revue, Boxcar, Supper Party, Steve Sokela @ Sandstone. Event is from noon to 11 p.m. ; Advance two-day tickets $75; After July 10 $100. Tickets + more information here.
Atmosphere & Friends with NOFUN!, Wave Chapelle and DJ Stage One @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., Show 8:30 p.m.; 18+; $42.50; Tickets + more information here.
Chase & Ovation, The Music of Prince @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Event starts at 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets $20; Tickets + more information here.
Lakeside Guitar Festival @ Como Lakeside Pavilion, St. Paul. Day two features Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Ava Mendoza, Alan Sparkhawk and others; Music 11 a.m.; Free; More information here.
Minnesota’s Last Waltz @ Dock and Paddle, Como Lakeside Pavilion, St. Paul. Doors 6 p.m., Show 6:30 p.m.; Tickets $33; Tickets + more information here.
Shotgun Ragtime Band @ Up Yonder Bar, Grand Marais.
Dead Days of Summer: The Wall of Sound featuring Demitri Rallis and Javier Trejo @ Day Block Brewing Co., Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., music 7 p.m.; Advanced GA $15, Day of show $20; Tickets + more information here.
Thursday, Aug. 15
Smif-N-Wessun Still Shinin Tour @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $25, Reserved balcony $40; Tickets + more information here.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
Buckethead @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; $35; Tickets + more information here.
Dweezil Zappa @ The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; All Ages; $44.50; Tickets + more information here.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
Ghost Funk Orchestra @ Green Room, Minneapolis. Doors: 7 p.m., Show: 8 p.m.; 21+; $18; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, Aug. 9
Burnstone Music Festival featuring Feed the Dog, Saltydog, Red Bearded Strangers, Boss Momma and Babie Eyes @ Sandstone. Event is from noon to 11 p.m.; Advance two-day tickets $75; After July 10 $100. Tickets + more information here.
Mark Joseph + Mutlu with Superior Siren @ Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $15, Day of Show GA $20, Reserved $20; Tickets + more information here.
Lakeside Guitar Festival @ Como Lakeside Pavilion, St. Paul. Day one features Black Widows, Dylan Salfer, Yohannas Tona and others; Music 6 p.m.; Free; More information here.
New Primitives Album Release with Duala Soul Collective @ Hook and Ladder Mission Room, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., music 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $15, DOS $20; Tickets + more information here.
Jimbo’s Forever Young covers LEOs (artists born in July 23 to August 22 such as Jerry Garcia, Mick Jagger, Louis Armstrong) @ Tuttle’s Patio, Hopkins. Music 6:30 p.m. More information here.
Thursday, Aug. 8
Kung Fu Hippies @ Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis. Music 7 p.m.; Free; More information here.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
The Revivalists with flip turn @ Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; GA $60, Reserved Love $89.50; Reserved P1 Balcony $75; Reserved P2 Balcony $65; Tickets + more information here.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers @ Dakota, Minneapolis. 2 shows + VIP Meet and Greet. Doors 5 p.m., Show 6:30 p.m.; Show 2 9 p.m. $45/40/35. Tickets + more information here for VIP, Early Show and Late Show.
Monday, Aug. 5
Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers @ Dakota, Minneapolis. 2 shows + VIP Meet and Greet. Doors 5 p.m., Show 6:30 p.m.; Show 2 9 p.m. $45/40/35. Tickets + more information here for VIP, Early Show and Late Show.
Mike Baggetta (mssv) and Peter Distefano (Porno for Pyros) @ Icehouse. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; Advanced $17, Day of show $22; Tickets + more information here.
Sunday, Aug. 4
Ian Alexy Sunday Strum Day @ Cedar Lounge, Superior, Wis. Music is 1-4 p.m.; No cover. More information here.
Saturday, Aug. 3
Tedeschi Trucks Band with Margo Price @ Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; All Ages; GA Standing $46; Club Level Standing $61; Tickets + more information here.
Charlie Parr @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.; Tickets $40/$35/$30; Tickets + more information for early show here and late show here.
Built To Last Festival (Jerry Day 2024): Featuring China Rider, Jones Gang, Debbie Center, New Line Riders @ Under The Canopy, The Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m, Music 5:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $25, Day of Show $30; TIckets+ more information here.
Rise Up Reggae Festival with Socaholix, International Reggae All-Stars, Innocent @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; GA + 2 free drinks $40; Tickets + more information here.
Chutes, Gavin St. Clair Trio & Sleeping Jesus @ Earth Rider Festival Grounds, Superior, Wis. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; Tickets starting at $10. Tickets + more information here.
Tinariwen with Lone Piñon @ Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; All ages; Advanced Standing GA $38; Day of show $43; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, Aug. 2
Tedeschi Trucks Band with Margo Price @ Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; All Ages; GA Standing $46; Club Level Standing $61; Tickets + more information here.
Dr. Mambo’s Combo: Tribute to Sly & The Family Stone/Rufus & Chaka Khan @ Under The Canopy, The Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $20, Day of Show $25; Tickets + more information here.
Carbone’s Music Fest feat. Twine @ Carbone’s Minneapolis. Artists include Kate Flick, Henry Bitzer, The Latin Soul Vibe, St. Dominic's Trio and Twine. Music 1-9 p.m.; More information here.
Thursday, Aug. 1
Derecho Rhythm Section @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m.; Show 7 p.m.; Advanced GA $15, Day of show GA $20; Tickets + more information here.
Wednesday, July 31
GZA & The Phunky Nomads @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., Show 6:30 p.m.; $60/55/45; Show 2 9 p.m.; $60/55/45; Tickets + more information here for Early Show and Late Show.
Saturday, July 27
MonoNeon @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., Show 8:30 p.m.; 18+; Advance $30, Day of Show $35, Reserved Balcony $50; Tickets + more information here.
Spice at the Ice 2 featuring Saltydog, Between Howls and Anatomy Of @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 9:30 p.m.; Advance $15, At the Door $20, Reserved Balcony $25; Tickets + more information here.
Alpha Consumer @ Berlin, Minneapolis. Show 8-10:30 p.m. Advanced GA $25; Tickets + more information here.
ELno/Slippery People @ Under the Canopy, The Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $25; Day of Show $30; Tickets + more information here.
Crow Union Music Festival @ Deering Farm, Mayer. Bands include WE Collective, Twine, Derecho Rhythm Section and The Penny Peaches; Gates 2 p.m., Music 5 p.m.; 21+; Advanced tickets $25; This event is run a little differently than other festivals; For tickets + details go here.
Sheila E. & E-Train @ Dakota Jazz Club, Minneapolis. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m.; Tickets $75/70/65; Tickets + more information for early show here, late show here.
Friday, July 26
Sean Kuti & Egypt80 @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., Show 8:30 p.m.; 18+; Advance $30l Day of Show $35; Reserved Balcony $50; Tickets + more information here.
Primus and Coheed & Cambria @ The Ledge Amphitheatre, Waite Park. Doors 5 p.m., Show 6:30 p.m.; Tickets starting at $59; Tickets + more information here.
Saltydog with Fubba Fats @ No Name Bar, Winona. Show 9 p.m.; 21+; Cover $10. More information here.
Alpha Consumer @ Berlin, Minneapolis. Show 8-10:30 p.m. Advanced GA $25; Tickets + more information here.
The Brothers Almanac @ Nordic Brewpub, Monticello. Performing Allman Brothers’ “Eat a Peach,” and “Brothers & Sisters.” Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; All Ages; Presale tickest $10; Reserved tables (seats 4 and does not include admission). Tickets + more information here.
Sheila E. & E-Train @ Dakota Jazz Club, Minneapolis. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m.; Tickets $75/70/65; Tickets + more information for early show here, late show here.
Shoeless Revolution @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10; More information here.
Thursday, July 25
Thursdays Downtown Series: Mark Joseph & The American Soul, Peace Plaza Stage, Rochester. Set at 5 p.m. More information here.
Sheila E. & E-Train @ Dakota Jazz Club, Minneapolis. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m.; Tickets $75/70/65; Tickets + more information for early show here, late show here.
Monday, July 22
Not Quite Dead @ Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis. Music 7-9:30 p.m.; Free; More information here.
Sunday, July 21
Minnesota Original Music Festival: The Big Wu @ KMSU Main Stage, Saint Peter. Music 5 p.m. More information here.
Sonja Martin Sunday Strum Day @ Cedar Lounge, Superior, Wis. Music 2-4 p.m.; No cover; More information here.
Saturday, July 20
MuskyDays Festival feat. Heatbox, Wicked Bees and others @ Musky Waters Music Stage (under water tower), Nevis. Free; Wicked Bees 7 p.m.; Heatbox 9 p.m. More information here.
Friday, July 19
Silver Bay Music in the Park: The Big Wu with Caitlin Nicol-Thomas @ City Center Park (next to City Hall), Silver Bay. Music 7-9:30 p.m. Free, but organizers ask you acquire a free ticket in advance. More information here.
Crumb @ Varsity Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., Show 8:30 p.m.; 15+; Early Bird $41.50, Main Floor General $64; Tickets + more information here.
Marc Gartman Weekend Primer @ Cedar Lounge, Superior, Wis. Music 5-8 p.m.; No cover; More information here.
Hipshaker MPLS Heavy Funk and Rare Soul Dance Party with DJs Brian Engel, Greg Waletski & George Rodriguez. Doors and music 8:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets $10 in advance; Tickets plus more information here.
MuskyDays Festival feat. Saltydog, Forefeathers, Brother Jon Band and others @ Musky Waters Music Stage (under water tower), Nevis. Free; Saltydog 7:30 p.m.; Forefeathers 9 p.m.; Brother Jon Band 11 p.m. More information here.
Thursday, July 18
WE Collective @ 56 Brewing, Minneapolis. Music 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.; More information here.
Big Tasty @ The Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., Show 8:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced $15, Day of Show $20; Tickets + more information here.
Saltydog @ Green Scene Market & Cocktail Bar, Walker Farmer’s Market, Walker. Music 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All Ages; Free; More information here.
Saltydog @ Brigid’s Pub, Bemidji. Show 7 p.m.; Free; More information here.
Wednesday, July 17
Mark Joseph & The American Soul @ Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis. Show at 7:30 p.m.; Free. More information here.
Dylan & The Dead: A Tribute Show with China Rider, Mind Out of Time and Prairie Fire Choir @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7, Show 8; 21+; Advanced GA $12, Day of Show $15; Tickets + more information here.
Monday, July 15
The Wood Brothers @ The ROC, St. Louis Park. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; GA and Accessible $32, VIP $75; Tickets + more information here.
Sunday, July 14
Boss Mama Sunday Strum Day @ Cedar Lounge, Superior, Wis. Show is 1-4 p.m.; No cover. More information here.
Mark Joseph @ Hell’s Kitchen, Minneapolis. Music 10 a.m - 1 p.m.; Free; More information here.
Wipe Out Summer Surf Fest with The Surfaris + Tony Andreason of the Trashmen & The Surf Dawgs and more @ Under the Canopy, Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m.; Music 5:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $27, Reserved $43; Day of show GA $33; Tickets + more information here.
Mountain Grass Unit @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $15, Day of $18; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, July 13
Andrew Bird and Nickel Creek with Haley Heynderickx, Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., Show 6 p.m.; 18+; $59.50; Tickets + more information here.
Brotherhood of Birds, Annie Frazier Band, Qlivia and Will Effertz @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., Show 9 p.m.; Advanced $15, At door $20; Tickets + more information here.
Rhythm of the River Festival feat. Jon Sullivan Band, Katy Guillen & The Drive, The Foxgloves and others @ Fort Belmont, Jackson. Music starts at 5 p.m. Advanced two-day passes $50; Advanced single-day passes $25; Tickets + more information here.
Nordic Bluegrass & Folk Music Festival @ Nordic Brewpub, Monticello. Featuring Pert Near Sandstone, Charlie Parr, Dig Deep, Potluck String Band and more; Gates 11 a.m., Music noon; Tickets $50; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, July 12
Grace Potter with Nathan Graham @ Utepils, Minneapolis. 7-10 p.m.; All Ages, Children 2 and under free with paid adult; GA or Accessible $45, VIP $135; Tickets + more information here.
Hiatus Kaiyote @ Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; GA $39.50; Reserved Balcony $49.50; Reserved Loge $59.50; Tickets + more information here.
Jon Sullivan Band and Twine @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., Show 9:30 p.m.; Advanced $15, At the door $20; Tickets + more information here.
Rhythm of the River Festival feat. The Big Wu, Chicago Farmer, The Milbillies and others @ Fort Belmont, Jackson. Music starts at 5 p.m. Advanced two-day passes $50; Advanced single-day passes $25; Tickets + more information here.
Thursday, July 11
Grace Potter with Mae Simpson Band @ Earth Rider Festival Grounds, Superior, Wis. Doors 5 p.m., Music 7 p.m.; Family Friendly, 21+ to drink; GA $39.50, GA Pit $49.50, VIP $174.50; Tickets + more information here.
Wednesday, July 10
Etran de L’Äir with Diles Que No Me Maten @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $22, Day of Show $25; Tickets + more information here.
Shane Mauss @ The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; $25; Tickets + more information here.
JoJo Green @ Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis. 7:30 p.m.; Free; More information here.
Northfield Summer Concert Series: Mark Joseph @ Way Park, Northfield. Show 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 7
Mark Joseph with Steph Devine @ Zorbas, Spicer. Show 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 6
Trampled by Turtles with Houndmouth and Baharat, Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth. Doors: 4:30 p.m., Show 6 p.m.; All Ages; $55; Tickets + more information here.
Momentary Lapse of Floyd with Mark Joseph @ Jake’s on the Lakes, Center City. Mark Joseph acoustic set at 2 p.m.; Momentary Lapse of Floyd at 7 p.m.
Confucisaurus with The Johnson Brothers @ White Squirrel Bar, St. Paul. Music 9 p.m.; No cover.
Friday, July 5
Space Monkey Mafia and BYOBrass with Runaway Ricochet and Beneath Green, 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advance $12, Day of Show $15; Tickets + more information here.
Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters: Dead Man Winter @ Bent Paddle Brewing Co., Duluth. Doors 4 p.m., Show 6 p.m.; Free; More information here.
Mark Joseph @ Zorbaz, Grand Rapids. Show 5-8 p.m. More information here.
Thursday, July 4
Mark Joseph @ Zorbaz, Grand Rapids. Show 5-8 p.m. More information here.
Wednesday, July 3
Mark Joseph @ Arrowhead Lodge, Kabetogama. Show 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 2
Mark Joseph @ Northern Lights Resort, Kabetogama. Show 6 p.m.
Monday, July 1
”Canada Day Celebration” with Mark Joseph @ Cantilever Distillery, Rainer. Doors 5 p.m. Music 6-10 p.m.; More information here.
Sunday, June 30
Mark Joseph with Steph Devine @ Zorbas, Spicer. Show 2-6 p.m. More information here.
Saturday, June 29
Little Feat with Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul. Doors: 6:30 p.m., Show 7:30 p.m.; All Ages; $49.50; Tickets + more information here.
JT Bates Grain Trio @ berlin mpls, Minneapolis. Music 8-11:30 p.m.; Tickets $15 at door; Tickets + more information here.
Stanley Jordan @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m. $40/35/30; Tickets + more information here.
Blue Ox Music Festival @ The Pines, Eau Claire, Wis. Saturday’s lineup includes Del McCoury Band, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Sam Bush Band, Sierra Ferrell, Pert Near Sandstone, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Jon Sullivan Band and Burbillies, among others; Music starts at 11 a.m.; Tickets + more information here.
Tired Eyes Neil Young Tribute featuring Al Sparkhawk @ Earth Rider Festival Grounds, Superior, Wis. Doors 6 p.m., Show at 7 p.m.; Tickets starting at $8. Tickets + more information here.
Friday, June 28
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; Tickets $55/50/45; Tickets +more information here.
Blue Ox Music Festival @ The Pines, Eau Claire, Wis. Friday’s lineup includes Them Coulee Boys, Pert Near Sandstone, The Devil Makes Three, Saltydog, Band of Horses, Sicard Hollow, Frogleg and The Spooklights, among others; Show starts at 11 a.m.; Tickets + more information here.
Mae Simpson with Mark Joseph & The American Soul @ Earth Rider Festival Grounds, Superior, Wis. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; Advanced $17; Day of show $22; Tickets + more information here.
Steeling Dan @ Under the Canopy, The Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $24; Day of Show GA $30; Reserved $36; Tickets + more information here.
Dark Star Orchestra @ The Ledge Amphitheater, Waite Park. Doors 5:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m. Tickets starting at $55. Tickets + more information here.
Thursday, June 27
Blue Ox Music Festival @ The Pines, Eau Claire, Wis. Thursday’s lineup includes Daniel Donato, Leftover Salmon, The High Hawks, and Feed the Dog, among others; Show 3:30 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.
Demitri Rallis (Solo) @ Tuttle’s patio, Hopkins. Show 6:30 p.m.
Kevin Gamble Trio @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Show 6 p.m.; 21+; $20; Tickets + more information here.
Kaleta & Super Yamba Band with Kelvino and DJ Goldyrocks @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $15; Tickets + more information here.
Mark Joseph with Al Oikari @ Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais. Show 8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 25
Jacob Mahon’s Birthday Bash with Sonja Martin & Friends, and Scooter Montana & The Swamp Ducks @ Wussow’s Concert Cafe, Duluth. From 7-10 p.m.; Tickets $7; Tickets + more information here.
Reign: A Celebration of Minnesota Music Royalty featuring Cassandra Cole, JoJo Green, Nur-D + Chase & Ovation @ Huntington Bank Rotunda, Mall of America, Bloomington. Doors 5 p.m., Show 6 p.m; GA floor $15, VIP $25; Tickets + more information here.
Monday, June 24
Los Lobos @ The ROC, St. Louis Park. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; All Ages; GA and GA Accessible $40; Tickets + more information here.
Sunday, June 23
In Celebration & Remembrance of “Spider” John Koerner, feating Charlie Parr, The Cactus Blossoms and others @ Cabooze. Music 1-4:30 p.m.; Free. More information here.
Socktopus, JoJo Green and The One Egg Wonder @ Dayblock Brewing, Minneapolis. 3 p.m.; 21+; $8; More information here.
Saturday, June 22
The Big Wu with Nicholas David, Dylan Nau & Saint Suburbia @ Under the Canopy, The Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., Show 6 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $20; Day of Show $26; Tickets + more information here.
Morris Day, New Power Generation and special guests @ State Theatre, Minneapolis. Tickets + more information here.
Twin Citizen & Airship Caravan @ Amsterdam Bar + Hall, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m.; 21+; Advanced $10, Day of Show $12; Tickets + more information here.
Kinnistock 2024 featuring Charlie Parr, The Last Revel, Brotherhood of Birds and others @ The Garage Bike + Brews, River Falls, Wis. Event is 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Tickets $52; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, June 21
Derecho Rhythm Section @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; 21+; Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door; Tickets + more information here.
Babie Eyes and DJ Toronto Hustle @ Utopia Borealis, Hammarlund Nursery, Esko. One-year anniversary of craft soda maker includes a set from DJ Toronto Hustle, as well as a set from Duluth’s Babie Eyes. The event is free but attendees are asked to RSVP here. The event is 6-10 p.m. Tickets + more information here.
Lost Island Society and Linus with Space Monkey Mafia and The Prizefighters @ Amsterdam Bar + Hall, St. Paul. Doors 7:30 p.m.; 18+; Advanced $10, Day of Show $15; Tickets + more information here.
Kung Fu Hippies with Scott Allen and The List @ Bunkers Music Bar, Minneapolis. Show at 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10; Tickets + more information here.
Thursday, June 20
Pixies and Modest Mouse with Cat Power @ Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis. Doors: 4:30 p.m., Show: 5:45 p.m.; 18+; $65; Tickets + more information here.
WE Collective, Monthly Artist Gathering @ 56 Brewing, Minneapolis. Free; Show is 7-10 p.m. More information here.
Crowe Boys with Brotherhood of Birds @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m.; 21+; $20. Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, June 15
Buffalo Galaxy @ Elm Creek Brewing Co., Champlin. Part of brewery’s 4th anniversary party. Buffalo Galaxy plays 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Free; More information here.
Pryes Brewing’s Block Party featuring Javier Trejo and Caballo Cosmico, Lighter Co., and Gigamesh; Javier Trejo and Caballo Cosmico play at noon, Lighter Co., at 1:30 p.m., Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears at 3:30 p.m., Joe Samba at 6 p.m., and Gigimesh at 8 p.m.; $12 wrist band good for both days, 17 and under free with paid adult; All Ages; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, June 14
Charlie Parr @ Milk & Honey Ciders, Saint Joseph. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; $20. Tickets + more information here.
Pryes Brewing’s Block Party featuring Papadosio and Histronic among other bands. Doors 11 a.m.; Histronic plays at 5 p.m., Papadosio at 8 p.m.; Event is both June 14 and 15; $12 wrist band good for both days, 17 and under free with paid adult; All Ages; Tickets + more information here.
Marc Gartman @ Cedar Lounge, Superior, Wis. 5 p.m. More information here.
Nathan Griner and Matthew Probst @ Bogey’s Pub, Emerald Greens Golf Course, Hastings. Music starts at 7 p.m.
Delvon Lamar Organ Trio @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., Show 6:30 p.m. $45/40/30; Show 2 9 p.m.; $35/30/20/; Tickets + more information here for Early Show and Late Show.
Wednesday, June 12
Arkansauce @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors: 7 p.m., Show: 8 p.m.; 21+; Advance $18; Day of Show $22; Tickets + more information here.
Tuesday, June 11
Will Effertz & Eli Bentley @ Dark Horse Bar & Eatery, St. Paul. Music from 6-9 p.m.; More information here.
Monday, June 10
Xavier Rudd @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors: 7 p.m., Show: 8 p.m.; 18+; Advance $35; Day of Show $40; Tickets + more information here.
Sunday, June 9
Burning Spear with Kabaka Pyramid @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors: 7 p.m., Show: 8 p.m.; 18+; $49.50; Tickets + more information here.
Saturday, June 8
Buffalo Galaxy @ Minnesota Beverage Festival, Minneapolis Cider Co., Minneapolis. Event is from 1-6 p.m.; Buffalo Galaxy plays at 4 p.m.; 21+; GA $40; VIP early admission $50. Tickets + more information here.
Wort Tour ‘24 featuring Space Monkey Mafia, Lost Island Society and Linus @ Insight Brewing, Minneapolis. Food trucks, a skate park, tattoos and live music are at the heart of this party. Event starts at 1 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. Admission at the door is $5.
Festival Rialto @ Rapids Brewing Company, Grand Rapids. Featuring Charlie Parr, Wild Horses, Feeding Leroy, The Foxgloves, Rich Mattson and the Northstars, among others; Music starts at noon; Tickets are $55; Tickets + more information here.
Our House: Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young with Taming Tiger @ Under the Canopy, Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., Show 7 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $25; Day of Show GA $30; Reserved $40; Tickets + more information here.
Will Effertz Duo (with Brian “Snowman” Powers) @ Inn Kahoots, Hamel. Show at 9:30 p.m.; 21+.
Friday, June 7
Robert Plant + Alison Krauss with special guest JD McPherson @ Mystic Amphitheatre, Prior Lake. 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets starting at $59; Tickets + more information here.
Michael Franti & Spearhead and Stephen Marley @ The Hilde, Plymouth. Doors 5 p.m., Show 6 p.m.; All Ages; GA Lawn $50, GA Pit $150; Tickets + more information here.
Buddy Guy with Samatha Fish @ The Ledge Amphitheatre, Waite Park. Doors 5:30 p.m., Show at 7 p.m. Tickets starting at $55. Tickets + more information here.
Shoeless Revolution with Caballo Cosmico and BIRDROOM @ Green Room, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., Music 8:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced $12, Day of Show $15; Tickets + more information here.
Heatbox/Dead Larry 20th Anniversay @ Under the Canopy, Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., Show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $16, Day of Show GA $22, Reserved $28; Tickets + more information here.
JoJo Green and Silver Summer @ Mankato Brewing Company, Mankato. Doors 7 p.m., Music 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced $10; At door $15; Tickets + more information here.
Will Effertz Duo (with Demitri Rallis) @ Inn Kahoots, Hamel. Show at 9:30 p.m.; 21+.
Thursday, June 6
Matthew Probst and JB Reilly @ Tuttle’s patio, Hopkins. Music 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 5
The Australian Pink Floyd Show @ Orpheum Theater, Minneapolis. Show 7:30 p.m.; Tickets starting at $40. Tickets + more information here.
Tuesday, June 4
Gavin Haskin & Eli Bentley @ Dark Horse Bar & Eatery, St. Paul. Music from 6-9 p.m.; More information here.
Monday, June 3
Saltydog Record-Release Party @ Bent Paddle Brewery, Duluth. Show is 6-9 p.m; Free. More information here.
