Jam in the Stream’s Minnesota Music Calendar

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This list of Minnesota live music shows covers a lot of ground, but focuses heavily on the improvisational and/or psychedelic rock, blues, jazz, grass, funk and soul. It includes both local artists and national touring acts. It is not meant to be comprehensive.

Standing residencies
Mondays: Only Every Monday hosted by Geoffrey Fischbein, various locations around Twin Cities, currently at The Green Room, Minneapolis. Music 7 p.m. to midnight.
Tuesdays: International Reggae All Stars @ Bunkers Music Cafe, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. $10 cover; 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.; BZ3 Organ Trio @ Schooner Tavern, Minneapolis. Free, two sets 7:30 to 10 p.m., last Wednesday of the month.
Thursdays: Jay Bee and the Routine @ Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill, Minneapolis. 21+; Music starts at 9:30 p.m., $10 cover; Eli Bentley on the second and fourth Thursday of the month @ The Joint, Minneapolis. 21+; Music starts at 7 p.m. and goes at least 2 hours, no cover.
Saturdays: Bluegrass Bingo hosted by Jon Miller @ The Joint, Minneapolis. 21+, Doors 10 a.m., Bingo 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Free to play; Win prizes (concert tickets, merch and gift cards).
Sundays: Dr. Mambo’s Combo @ Bunker’s Music Cafe, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; $10 cover.
Phine & Friends and Shotgun Ragtime Band @ Driftwood Char Bar, Minneapolis. Phine & Friends start at 6 p.m.; Shotgun Ragtime Band starts at 8 p.m., free.

2025
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).

Bob James and Dave Koz @ Parkway Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Advanced tickets starting at $79 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Thursday, March 27
Saltydog with Boss Mama @ Zen Arcade Stage at Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at door; or limited-month pass available for $30; Tickets + more information here.

Lighter Co. with Valors, Max and the Fellow Travelers, Juliet Farmer @ Icehouse Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets $15; Tickets + more information here.

LazyLightning420 @ Bent Paddle’s Cosmic Stage, Duluth. Show 6 to 9 p.m.; Free; More information here.

Friday, March 28
Space Monkey Mafia, Modern Joey, JoJo Green and Fairy Boat @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Advanced GA $18, DOS $25; Tickets + more information here.

Afflatus with Max & The Fellow Travelers and Luke Callen @ No Name Bar, Winona. Doors 9 p.m., Show 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $7 cover.

Saturday, March 29
Heart & Seoul Connection: Chilly Rocks 50! A Festival Fundraiser Supporting MN Korean Adoptees @ Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Lineup listed in order: Mikel Wright & The Wrongs, Kanser, Unknown Prophets, Mayda, Limns, Shannon Blowtorch, Heatbox & Reed Grimm, Sean Anonymous, DJ MXLV, Lady Midnight, DJ Gabe Garcia, Push & Turn, Huh?What??, Chance York; Doors 7 p.m., music 7 p.m.; 21+; Three stages, Hypnotica pole dancers + more; Advanced GA $30 and $35, DOS $40; Superdonor $75; Tickets + more information here.

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.

Kung Fu Hippies album release @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 21+; Cover $10; More information here.

Nicholas David @ SandRocks, Sandstone. Music at 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 30
Cornbread Harris @ Palmer’s, Minneapolis. Music 5-7 p.m.; 21+; Free; More information here.

Wednesday, April 2
Baths, Fashion Club and Dosh @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m. Advanced GA $18 plus fees, DOS $25; Tickets + more information here.

Thursday, April 3
LazyLightning420 @ Bent Paddle’s Cosmic Stage, Duluth. Show 6 to 9 p.m.; Free; More information here.

Friday, April 4
Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $10; More information here.

LA LOM @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $33.27 including fees; Tickets + more information here.

Saturday, April 5
Flore Laurentienne with Zack Baltich @ Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; All ages; Advanced reserved $23, DOS $28; Tickets + more information here.

Sunday, April 6
Ryan Picone Quartet @ Zen Arcade Stage, Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., show 6 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA seating $20 plus fees in advance, $25 DOS, Advanced Standing GA $15 plus fees in advance, $20 DOS; Tickets + more information here.

Psychedelic Sundays: Dream of the Wild residency with Ice Climber, Beneath Green and Shrimp Olympics @ Cabooze, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m.; 18+; Advanced tickets $8 plus fees, $10 DOS; Tickets + more information here.

Tuesday, April 8
Jackie Greene @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $29.50 plus fees; 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.

The Lil Smokies @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $25 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Thursday, April 10
LazyLightning420 @ Bent Paddle’s Cosmic Stage, Duluth. Show 6 to 9 p.m.; Free; 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.

Dylan Salfer @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $10; More information here.

LazyLightning420 @ Lost Saint Brewing, Blue Earth. Show at 9 p.m.; More information here.

Saturday, April 12
China Rider @ Day Block Brewing, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; Admission $12 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Sunday, April 13
Psychedelic Sundays: Dream of the Wild residency with Funk N’ Spuds, Majoon Travelers and Egotruck @ Cabooze, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m.; 18+; Advanced tickets $8 plus fees, $10 DOS; Tickets + more information here.

Wednesday, April 16
Big Richard with Caleb Caudle @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $20 plus $6.92 in fees; Tickets + more information here.

Thursday, April 17
Goldie Live with Submotive @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $30 plus fees, Reserved Balcony $50 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Friday, April 18
mssv (Mike Baggetta + Stephen Hodges + Mike Watt) with Charlie Parr @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $26.92 including fees; Tickets + more information here.

Saturday, April 19
Mae Simpson with Hot Like Mars @ Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $22 (box office), $24.66 (online), DOS $28; Tickets + more information here.

Sunday, April 20
My Morning Jacket with special guest Grace Cummings @ Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more information here.

Thursday, April 24
Shrimp Olympics, MINKA and The Controversial New Skinny Pill @ Cloudland Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $12, DOS $15; 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.

Them Coulee Boys with Janakey @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7:30 p.m.; show 8:30 p.m.; 21+; GA $33.20 including 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.

Sunday, April 27
Psychedelic Sundays: Dream of the Wild residency with JoJo Green, The Holy North and Hot Jupiters @ Cabooze, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m.; 18+; Advanced tickets $8 plus fees, $10 DOS; Tickets + more information here.

Marc Gartband @ Carmody Irish Pub, Duluth. Music 7:45 p.m.; 21+; Free; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Innerstellar Overdrive @ Blacklist Brewing Co., Duluth. Music 8 p.m.; 21+; Free; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Monday, April 28
Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold @ Wild State Cider, Duluth. Music 6 p.m.; 21+; Free; Part of Duluth Homegrown; 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.

Jumpsuit @ Mr. D’s Bar & Grill, Duluth. Music 9 p.m.; 21+; Wristband required; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Big Wave Dave and the Ripples @ West Theatre, Duluth. Music 9:15 p.m.; 21+; Wristband required; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Thursday, May 1
Dave Simonett & Dave Carroll with special guest Soren Staff @ No Name Bar, Winona. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced tickets $42.08 including fees; Tickets + more information here.

Kneebody @ Berlin, Minneapolis. Early show doors 4 p.m., show 6:30 p.m.; Late show doors 8:30 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 18+; Tickets $29.02 after fees; Tickets + more information here (early show) and here (late show).

The Quantum Mechanics album release with JoJo Green and Poor Lemuel @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA (box office) $11, DOS $16; Tickets + more information here.

SonofMel @ Cedar Lounge, Superior, Wis. Music 6:30 p.m.; 21+; Wristband required; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Ian Alexy @ Cedar Lounge, Superior, Wis. Music 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Wristband required; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Kaylee Matuszak @ The Main Club, Superior, Wis. Music 8:45 p.m.; 21+; Wristband required; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Black River Review @ Average Joe’s Pub, Superior, Wis. Music 9 p.m.; Wristband required; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Woodblind @ Havana’s, Superior, Wis. Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; Part of Duluth Homegrown; Wristband required; More information here.

Friday, May 2
Charlie Parr @ First Presbyterian Church (by Granite City Folk Society), Saint Cloud. Show is 7 to 8:15 p.m.; All ages; GA $28.52 including fees, student GA $12.51; Tickets + more information here.

Saltydog @ Sacred Heart Music Center, Duluth. Music 8 p.m.; All ages; Wristband required; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Campfire Tranarchists @ Owls Club, Duluth. Music 8:15 p.m.; 21+; Free; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

The Gemstones @ Zeitgeist Teatro, Duluth. Music 8:30 p.m.; All Ages; Wristband required; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Peat Boggs @ Carmody Irish Pub, Duluth. Music 9:45 p.m.; 21+; Wristband required; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Tin Can Gin @ Dubh Linn Irish Pub, Duluth. Music 10:30 p.m.; 21+; Free; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Mara Lovejoy @ Pizze Luce, Duluth. Music 11 p.m.; 21+; Wristband required; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Superior Siren @ The Moorish Room, Duluth. Music 11:30 p.m.; 21+; Wristband required; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Teague Alexy & The Common Threat @ Blacklist Brewing Co., Duluth. Music 11:45 p.m.; 21+; Wristband required; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Saturday, May 3
Jon Edwards @ Sir Ben’s, Duluth. Music 9 p.m.; All ages; Free; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Flip Arkulary @ R.T. Quinlan’s Saloon, Duluth. Music 10:15 p.m.; 21+; Wristband required; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Dre aka Jamaican @ Blacklist Brewing Co., Duluth. Music 10:45 p.m.; 21+; Wristband required; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Sunday, May 4
Austin Castle @ Canal Park Brewing Co., Duluth. Music 3:30 p.m.; All ages; Free; Part of Duluth Homegrown; More information here.

Psychedelic Sundays: Dream of the Wild residency with Hunny Bear, Poison Ivy And The People and Confucisaurus @ Cabooze, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m.; 18+; Advanced tickets $8 plus fees, $10 DOS; Tickets + more information here.

Tuesday, May 6
Sturgill Simpson Presents - Who the Fuck is Johnny Blue Skies? Tour @ Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.

Wednesday, May 7
Amyl and The Sniffers with Sheer Mag @ The Palace Theatre, Saint Paul. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.; All ages; Tickets starting at $39.50 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Thursday, May 8
Giacomo Turra @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets from $41.95; Tickets + more information here.

Friday, May 9
Arkansauce with Steam Machine @ Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; All ages; Advanced GA $20, DOS $25; Tickets + more information here.

Cornell ‘77 Turns 48 (Cornell All-Stars) with The Cellar Kings (after-party inside theater) @ Under the Canopy, The Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., music 7 p.m., after party 10 p.m.; 21+; Reserved $42 (box office), $46.19 (online), GA $22 (box office), $25.05 (online), $27 (DOS); Tickets + more information here.

Saturday, May 10
Chase & Ovation @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $20; More information here.

In Your Eyes Peter Gabriel Tribute @ Day Block, Minneapolis. Show 7 p.m. More details TBA.

Thursday, May 15
Dark Star Orchestra @ Palace Theatre, Saint Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7:30 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more information here.

Friday, May 16
Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $10; More information here.

Steeling Dan (Steely Dan tribute) + The Super Tramps (Supertramp tribute) @ Under the Canopy, The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., music 7 p.m.; 21+; Reserved $45 (box office), $49.28 (online), GA $30 (box office), $33.30 (online), $35 (DOS); Tickets + more information here.

Thursday, May 22
Parliament Funkadelic feat. George Clinton @ Uptown Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m.., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets starting at $68.50 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Friday, May 23
The Belfast Cowboys @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $10; More information here.

The Jerry Garcia Project @ Granada Theater, Minneapolis. Show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advance Friday GA $34.30, DOS Friday GA $37.86, Two-night GA $61.59, Two-night VIP table for four $407.95 (all prices include fees); Tickets + more information here.

Saturday, May 24
The Jerry Garcia Project @ Granada Theater, Minneapolis. Show 8 p.m.; 18+; Two-night GA $61.59, Two-night VIP table for four $407.95 (all prices include fees); Tickets + more information here.

5th Annual Reggae Summer Splash with International Reggae All-Stars and Innocent Reggae Band @ Under the Canopy, The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., music 7 p.m.; 21+; GA $22 (box office), $25.05 (online) $28 (DOS); Tickets + more information here.

Saturday, May 31
Dope Lemon @ Varsity Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; All Ages; Tickets $38.50 to 59 via Live Nation; Tickets + more information here.

Mikel Wright & The Wrongs @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $10; More information here.

New Orleans Suspects with Kung Fu Hippies @ Under the Canopy, The Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., music 7 p.m.; 21+; GA $34 (box office), $37.94 (online), $40 (door), GA + AFTER PARTY $48 (box office), $54.53 (online), $60 (DOS), UPGRADES: Reserved (includes after party): $26 (box office ), $29.18 (online), Party Cabanas (8 Person) $98.25, Front Porch Tables (4 Person) $46.19. Tickets + more information 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, June 6
Kung Fu Hippies @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $10; More information here.

Saturday, June 7
Chase & Ovation @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $20; More information here.

Friday, June 13
Wild Nights: Nur-D, Smells Like Nirvana, Lighter Co and Daphne Jane @ Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley. Animal exhibits open 5 to 8 p.m.; Daphne Jean is wandering artist 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 to 8 p.m.; Lighter Co opens Upper Plaza 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Smells Like Nirvana at Upper Plaza 8 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 10 p.m.; Nur-D at Weesner Family Amphitheater 8 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 10 p.m.; GA non-member tickets $40, GA member tickets $30; Prices go up $5 DOS; Tickets + more information here.

Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $10; More information here.

Saturday, June 14
Mae Simpson with Feed the Dog and Rebel Queens @ Under the Canopy, The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.; 21+; GA $25 (box office), $28.14 (online) $30 (DOS), VIP $60 (box office), $65.26 (online); Tickets + more information here.

Tuesday, June 17
Gary Clark, Jr. @ Palace Theatre, Saint Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more information here.

Friday, June 20
Jazz Esta Mortá featuring Azymuth @ Amsterdam Bar & Hall @ Saint Paul. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $39.45 after fees; Tickets + more information here.

Friday, June 27
Wild Nights: The Big Wu, Davina and the Vagabonds, Bloodline and The Cobra Trio @ Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley. Animal exhibits open 5 to 8 p.m.; The Cobra Trio is wandering artist 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 to 8 p.m.; Bloodline opens Upper Plaza 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Davina and the Vagabonds at Upper Plaza 8 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 10 p.m.; The Big Wu at Weesner Family Amphitheater 8 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 10 p.m.; GA non-member tickets $40, GA member tickets $30; Prices go up $5 DOS; Tickets + more information here.

Saturday, July 5
Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $10; More information here.

Wednesday, July 9
Los Bitchos @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m; 18+; Tickets + more information here.

Thursday, July 10
The Music of Prince featuring former members of the New Power Generation @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; 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.

Wild Nights: The Cactus Blossoms, Bad Bad Hats, Gully Boys and Colin Bracewell @ Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley. Animal exhibits open 5 to 8 p.m.; Colin Bracewell is wandering artist 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 to 8 p.m.; Gully Boys opens Upper Plaza 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Bad Bad Hats at Upper Plaza 8 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 10 p.m.; The Cactus Blossoms at Weesner Family Amphitheater 8 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 10 p.m.; GA non-member tickets $40, GA member tickets $30; Prices go up $5 DOS; Tickets + more information here.

Saturday, July 12
Chase & Ovation @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $20; More information here.

Sunday, July 20
Railroad Earth and Yonder Mountain String Band @ Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis. Doors 4 p.m., Show 5:30 p.m.; GA and Accessible GA $49, VIP and Accessible VIP $137; Tickets + more information here.

Friday, July 25
Wild Nights: Wookiefoot, Captain Fantastic, Free Fallin and Nici Peper @ Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley. Animal exhibits open 5 to 8 p.m.; Nici Peper is wandering artist 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 to 8 p.m.; Free Fallin opens Upper Plaza 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Captain Fanstastic at Upper Plaza 8 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 10 p.m.; Wookiefoot at Weesner Family Amphitheater 8 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 10 p.m.; GA non-member tickets $40, GA member tickets $30; Prices go up $5 DOS; Tickets + more information here.

White Denim @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $33.20 after fees; 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.

Saturday, Aug. 2
Sierra Ferrell @ Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more information here.

Sunday, Aug. 3
Rainbow Kitten Surprise @ The Ledge Amphitheatre, Mankato. Doors 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; Tickets starting at $62.80, including fees; Tickets + more information here.

Friday, Aug. 8
Wild Nights: Cloud Cult, Sweet & Tender Hooligans, DJ Jake Rudh and Alexis Rose @ Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley. Animal exhibits open 5 to 8 p.m.; Alexis Rose is wandering artist 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 to 8 p.m.; DJ Jake Rudh opens Upper Plaza 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Sweet & Tender Hooligans at Upper Plaza 8 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 10 p.m.; Cloud Cult at Weesner Family Amphitheater 8 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 10 p.m.; GA non-member tickets $40, GA member tickets $30; Prices go up $5 DOS; Tickets + more information here.

Sunday, Aug. 17
Nine Inch Nails @ Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul. Show 7:30 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.

Tuesday, Sept. 16
Mt. Joy @ Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m.; show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more information here.

Wednesday, Sept. 17
Viagra Boys @ Palace Theatre, Saint Paul. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8:30 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA and Reserved Balcony $32.50 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Thursday, Oct. 2
Frankie and The Witch Fingers @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more information here.

Saturday, Oct. 11
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.

PAST SHOWS (beginning June 3, 2024)
2025
Sunday, March 23
Celebration of John B. Wolfe’s Life with The Jones Gang, Tangled Up In Dylan and many guests @ Tuttle’s, Hopkins. Early show 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Free; More information here.

The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League, Between Howls and Elsa Krantz @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., show 6 p.m.; Advanced tickets $10 plus fees, $17 day of show; Tickets + more information here.

Brunch with Dave Power @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Music at 11 a.m.; Tickets $11.40; Tickets + more information here.

Saturday, March 22
Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys: The Brotherhood Tour @ Island Event Center, Treasure Island Casino, Welch. Show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets starting at $45 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Shrimp Olympics, Kill Palace, True Lust and All Golden @ Palmer’s Bar, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m., 21+; Advance GA $12.71 including fees; $15 DOS; Tickets + more information here.

Brunch with Ryan Picone Quartet (featuring Tessa Nichols Meade, Matt Blake and Ian Stenland @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Music 11-2 p.m.; $8 cover; More information here.

Friday, March 21
L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMie + Obi Original @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Reserved seating from $30.62; Tickets + more information here.

Thursday, March 20
Saltydog with Cold Sweat @ Zen Arcade Stage at Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at door; or limited-month pass available for $30; Tickets + more information here.

WE Collective Artist Gathering @ 56 Brewing, Minneapolis. Music 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; All ages; Free; More information here.

Dead Man Winter with Little Fevers @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 18+; GA $30 + $9.53 in fees; Tickets + more information here.

Lighter Co. with Dylan Salfer, TABAH, Fenix Dion @ Icehouse Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets $15; Tickets + more information here.

LazyLightning420 @ Bent Paddle’s Cosmic Stage, Duluth. Show 6 to 9 p.m.; Free; More information here.

JoJo Green and WURK @ Huntington Bank Rotunda, Mall of America, Bloomington. Music 6 to 8 p.m.; All ages; Free; More information here.

SHABAKA @ McGuire Theater, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. Show 7:30 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.

HUNNY BEAR with J-Mo on the Beat and Helicene @ Can-Can Wonderland, Saint Paul. Live art by Sage Phillips and Molly Haring; Music 6 to 9:30 p.m.; All ages; Entry $14.

Sunday, March 16
Teague Alexy & The Paddy Wagon @ SandRocks, Sandstone. Music at 4 p.m.

Grateful Dead Brunch with JT Bates, Martin Dosh, Javier Trejo, Kevin Dorsey, Chad Whittaker, and Jon Herchert @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Music 11 a.m. to 2 p.m; Tickets $13.50 after fees; 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.

Jumpsuit and Boss Mama and The Jebberhooch @ Jade Fountain, Duluth. Music starts at 8 p.m.; $10 cover; More information here.

Teague Alexy & The Paddywagon @ Aster Cafe, Minneapolis. Music 9 to 11 p.m.; $15 cover; 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. Rescheduled to Oct. 11

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.

Shamrock Shakedown featuring Useful Jenkins, Feed the Dog, Heatbox and Buffalo Galaxy @ Green Room, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $26.13 including fees; Tickets + more information here.

Thursday, March 13
Saltydog with Erik Koskinen and visual artist Kathryne Ford @ Zen Arcade Stage at Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at door; or limited-month pass available for $30; Tickets + more information here.

Lighter Co. with Chapped Lips, The Dregs, Ski Club @ Icehouse Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets $15; Tickets + more information here.

Wednesday, March 12
Orions Belte with Vinyl Williams @ 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.

Tuesday, March 11
Mikkel Beckmen and Aaron Kaplan @ 331 Club, Minneapolis. Music 6 to 8 p.m.

Zen Jam featuring Ruby Blu (Red Eyed Ruby), Will Effertz (TWINE), Caley Factorial (Color Chord) and Bryce Tuitt (Confucisaurus) @ Palmer’s, Minneapolis. Music 8 to 11 p.m.; Free.

Monday, March 10
Little Lizard, Shrimp Olympics and Glitterpit @ Memory Lanes, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., music 8 p.m.; 21+; TIckets $5-10.

Helmet: Performing Betty in its entirety @ Varisty Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more information here.

Sunday, March 9
Romeo & Juliet: The Rock Ballet with Twin Cities Ballet and Mark Joseph’s Dragon Attack @ The Fitzgerald Theater, Saint Paul. Doors 6:15 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets from $60.12 including fees; Tickets + more information here.

Saturday, March 8
Romeo & Juliet: The Rock Ballet with Twin Cities Ballet and Mark Joseph’s Dragon Attack @ The Fitzgerald Theater, Saint Paul. Doors 6:15 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets from $60.12 including fees; Tickets + more information here.

Chase & Ovation @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 21+; $20 cover; More information here.

TWINE @ Shaws Bar, Minneapolis. Show is at 8 p.m.

Between Howls @ SandRocks, Sandstone. Music at 6 p.m.

Boss Mama & The Jebberhooch (Bock Fest After Party) @ Cedar Lounge, Superior, Wis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Advanced GA $5 plus fees, DOS $5; Reserved table for four $60; Tickets + more information here.

China Rider with special guest Cody Sovereign @ Tuttle’s, Hopkins. Music at 7:30 p.m.; No cover.

Jumpsuit @ Jaxx (East Chalet), Welch Village Ski Resort, Welch. Show 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 7
Romeo & Juliet: The Rock Ballet with Twin Cities Ballet and Mark Joseph’s Dragon Attack @ The Fitzgerald Theater, Saint Paul. Doors 6:15 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets from $60.12 including fees; Tickets + more information here.

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.

Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $10; More information here.

WE Collective @ Tuttle’s, Hopkins. Music 7:30-11 p.m.; Free.

Thursday, March 6
Saltydog with Will Effertz @ Zen Arcade Stage at Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at door; or limited-month pass available for $30; Tickets + more information here.

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.

Lighter Co. with Asparagus, Anna Devine, Porch Knights @ Icehouse Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets $15; Tickets + more information here.

Nicholas David @ Lost Saint Brewery, Blue Earth. Music 7 to 9 p.m. 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.

HUNNY BEAR residency with Fuchsia and Emerson Island @ White Squirrel Bar, Saint Paul. Music 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.; 21+; No cover.
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.

Shoeless Revolution @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $10; More information here.

Mae Simpson Band @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; 21+; Tickets $40/35/30; Tickets + more information here.

Teague Alexy & The Common Thread @ Cosmic Lounge stage, Bent Paddle Brewing, Duluth. Music 7-9 p.m.; Free; More information here.

MN Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association’s Winter Bluegrass Weekend @ Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth. Tickets + more information here.

Nathan Griner and Matthew Probst @ Riversbend Bar, Anoka. Music at 7:30 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.

MN Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association’s Winter Bluegrass Weekend @ Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth. Tickets + more information here.

Thursday, Feb. 27
Teague Alexy with Jacob Mahon @ 331 Club, Minneapolis. Music at 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 26
Lenz & Friends @ 331 Club, Minneapolis. Music at 9:30 p.m.

The Mahon Bros @ SandRocks, Sandstone. Music at 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 24
Saltydog featuring Kaylee Matuszak @ Bent Paddle Brewing, Duluth. Music 6-9 p.m.; Free; More information here.

Sunday, Feb. 23
Pat Keen’s Bug Band & Hour @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., show 7 p.m.; 21+; Advance tickets $15 plus fees, DOS $22; Tickets + more information here.

Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball @ Brothers Bar & Grill, Rochester. Live music 7 to 9 p.m.; Suggested cover $5.

Twin Cities Record Show Pop-Up @ Forgotten Star Brewing, Minneapolis. Show starts at noon; Vendors, food truck and Girl Scout Cookies; More information here (Facebook link).

Saturday, Feb. 22
JoJo Green @ Schooner Tavern, Minneapolis. Music at 8 p.m.; No cover; More information here.

Brunch with Ryan Picone Quartet (featuring Tessa Nichols Meade, Matt Blake and Ian Stenland @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Music 11-2 p.m.; $8 cover; More information here.

Poetic Roots 1-Year Anniversary @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advance tickets $18 plus fees; DOS $25; Tickets + more information here.

About to Run (Phish tribute) @ Day Block Brewing, Minneapolis. Music 7 to 11:30 p.m.; Advanced GA $17.33 including fees; Tickets + more information here.

Friday, Feb. 21
The Gemstones & The Yeah Scherz @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Event is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. More information here.

People Brothers Band @ No Name Bar, Winona. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; $15 cover.

Thursday, Feb. 20
WE Collective Monthly Artist Gathering @ 56 Brewing, Minneapolis. Music 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; No cover; More information here.

Wednesday, Feb. 19
Cymande @ Varsity Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Early-bird GA tickets $41.75 plus fees, other options including Balcony and VIP available; Tickets + more information here.

Boombox @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $25 plus fees, Advanced Reserved Balcony $0 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Monday, Feb. 17
Saltydog featuring Campfire Tranarchists @ Bent Paddle Brewing, Duluth. Music 6-9 p.m.; Free; More information here.

Sunday, Feb. 16
Light ‘Em Up: The Bong Show (Stand-Up Comedy Game Show) hosted by Ira Ford @ Hook & Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced tickets $15 plus fees, DOS $20; Tickets + more information here.

Erin Aldridge, Colleen Myhre and Jacob Mahon @ SandRocks, Sandstone. Music starts at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 15
Stringdingers and Buffalo Galaxy @ Day Block Brewing, Minneapolis. Event 6-11 p.m.; Tickets $10-15; Tickets + more information here.

Good Morning Bedlam with The People Brothers Band @ The Green Room, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $17 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Kung Fu Hippies @ Excelsior Brewing, Excelsior. Show is 7 to 10 p.m.; No cover.

Thursday, Feb. 13
Superior Siren @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Music 7-9 p.m.; More information here.

Wednesday, Feb. 12
Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats perform “Nell’ Ora Blue” with Jonathan Hultén @ Fitzgerald Theater, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more information here.

Monday, Feb. 10
Saltydog featuring The Three Ring Goose Circus @ Bent Paddle Brewing, Duluth. Music 6-9 p.m.; Free; More information here.

Sunday, Feb. 9
Dead Brunch featuring Jon Herchert, Demitri Rallis, JT Bates, Chad Whittaker and Martin Dosh @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Music starts at 11 a.m.; 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.

Jay Bee & The Routine @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $12; More information here.

The Brothers Almanac performing Live at the Fillmore in its entirety with Slippery Peoples @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $18 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Boss Mama & The Jebberhooch featuring Erin Aldridge @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Musi 7-9 p.m.; More information here.

TWINE @ Gluek’s, Minneapolis. Music starts at 10 p.m.; Free.

Friday, Feb. 7
Mark Joseph & The American Soul with The Northside Horns and Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; GA $20.62 including fees; Tickets + more information here.

32nd Annual Songs of Freedom - Bob Marley Remembered featuring The International Reggae All-Stars @ The Cabooze, Minneapolis. Doors 8:30 p.m., Show 9:30 p.m.; 18+; 21+ Advanced GA $15 plus fees, 18+ Advanced GA $18 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cover $10; More information here.

Thursday, Feb. 6
WE Collective (Timberwolves after-party) @ Gluek’s, Minneapolis. Music starts 9:30 p.m.; Free.

Woodblind meets Teague Alexy in DUB: Bob Marley Birthday Bash @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Music 6-9 p.m.; More information here.

Monday, Feb. 3
Saltydog featuring Mara LoveJoy @ Bent Paddle Brewing, Duluth. Music 6-9 p.m.; Free. More information here.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Smokin’ Joe with Cold Sweat and Theyself @ White Squirrel Bar, Saint Paul. Music starts at 9 p.m.; 21+; No cover; More information here.

Saturday, Feb. 1
Mikel Wright & The Wrongs @ Bunker’s, Minneapolis. Show: 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover; More information here.

Magic City Hippies with Mustard Service @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8:30 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $25 plus fees; Tickets + 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.

Winter Sol 2025: Socktopus, Something To Do, Lost Island Society and Linus @ Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 8:30 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $12 plus fees, DOS $17; Tickets + more information here.

Friday, Jan. 31
Wandering Eye (Ween tribute featuring Alan Sparkhawk and Tim Saxhaug) with Chisago (Wilco tribute featuring Jim “Jimbo Jones” Hinkley) @ 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.

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.

Regional Jazz Trio with Anthony Cox, JT Bates, and Mike Lewis @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Advanced tickets $20 plus fees; DOS $27; 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.

Monday, Jan. 27
The Cactus Blossoms Residency with Erin Rae @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; 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.

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.

Willie Wonka’s New Year Function Featuring Prof with Special Guests @ The Cabooze, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $30 plus fees; Tickets + 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.

Feeding Leroy @ The Backstage at Big Top Chautauqua, Bayfield, Wis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.; Reserved tickets $32.60 for adults, and $18.40 for youth aged 4-17; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, Jan. 24
Dancin’ in the DEAD of Winter: Jones Gang/WE Collective with guess Marcus Schmid + Courtney’s Big 5-Oh! @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced (at box office) $16, Advanced on-line $16.95; At Door $20; Tickets + more information here.

Saltydog @ Boathouse Brewpub, Ely. Benefitting SAGE Foundation. Music starts at 7 p.m.; $15 entry; More information here.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Cosmic Otter Club: Jazz Night featuring Jake and Owen Mahon, and Peter Whiteman @ Northern Waters Smokehaus, Duluth. Music 5-7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 21
The Headhunters @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets $40 and $45; Tickets + more information here.

Sonja Martin and Jim Hill @ Northern Waters Smokehaus, Duluth. Music 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 20
The Cactus Blossoms Residency with Hilary Thavis and Doug Otto @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; 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.

Saturday, Jan. 18
Hotel Minnesnowta @ Crown Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth. Saturday lineup includes Burbillies, Ho-Snow Celebration Ball with members of The Big Wu and Useful Jenkins, The Johnson Brothers with Ryan David Young of Trampled by Turtles, Dead Larry, ELOUR, Hayley Jane, Push & Turn, Mario Kart Tournament with Heatbox, Confucisaurus, Adam Bohanon from The Voice, Ryan Balthrop & Friends Bloody Mary Party, Sweet Tease Duo (Livin Breezy Tribute), Fat C, Big Zach, Athereal Rose, Bennie Rosas, Kayla Elsewhere, Hobday, Troll Foot Frass, Saint Suburbia, Mich Maske, Open Mic hosted by Splash, Yoga with Paige LaBreche, Artists at-large Heatbox and Reed Grimm. Tickets + more information here.

18th Annual Happy Birthday Janis (Janis Joplin Tribute) @ The Fitzgerald Theater, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; All ages; Advanced Reserved $25 and $35 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Gavin St. Clair & Friends @ The Back Alley, Duluth. Music starts at 10 a.m. More information here.

Friday, Jan. 17
Hotel Minnesnowta @ Crown Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth. Friday lineup includes Momentary Lapse of Floyd featuring Jeff Franca of Thievery Corporation, ETHNO, Mark Joseph’s Bloody Mary Party, Sean Anonymous featuring Big Zack and the Knowtable Unknown Band, Devine Collection, Nicholas David, Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold, Theyself, The Histronic & Friends, Socktopus, Geoffrey Fischbein, JoJo Green, Bodacious, EON JOLT and DJ ECON, Emmy Woods, Artists at-large Hayley Jane, Ryan Balthrop and Brian “Snowman” Powers. Tickets + more information here.

Twin Citizen with AirLands, Joe Bartel and Larry Wish @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Advanced GA $12 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

40 Oz to Freedom (SUBLIME Tribute) @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Show 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $16 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Thursday, Jan. 16
Hotel Minnesnowta Pre-Party with TWINE and Saltydog @ Creekside Lounge, Crown Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth. TWINE plays 8-9:30 p.m.; Saltydog plays two sets 10:15 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets + more information here.

HEAVY Showcase with American Cream Band, din-din and Erik’s Iridescent Tent @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $12 plus fees; Tickets + more information here.

Monday, Jan. 13
The Cactus Blossoms Residency with Luke Callen @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + 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.

Dead Brunch @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. This month’s Grateful Dead brunch lineup includes Jon Herchert, Martin Dosh, JT Bates, Javier Trejo, Kevin Dorsey and Chad Whittaker; Show is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $10; Tickets + 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.

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.

Sean Anonymous Birthday Show with live band (including keyboardist Kevin Dorsey of Histronic and bassist Nick Spielman of Feed the Dog), Ceschi, Demon Marcus, student 1, Dimitry Killstorm @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 18+; GA tickets $15 + fees; Tickets + more information here.

A Holy Place To Be - Acoustic Bowie: Celebrating the life of David Bowie with John Eller, Chris Perricelli and Friends @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Advanced GA $25, DOS $30, VIP Reserved Seating $38; Tickets + more information here.

Monday, Jan. 6
The Cactus Blossoms Residency with Riley Downing @ Turf Club, St. Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + 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. 3
The Here Afters @ Bunkers. Show 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover; More information here.

2024 CALENDAR ARCHIVE HERE

SOURCES: event calendars linked here (locations): 331 Club (NEM), 7th Street Entry (DM), Amsterdam Bar & Hall (SP), Armory (DM), Bayfront Festival Park (D), Bent Paddle Brewing Co. (D), Berlin MPLS (NLM), Bunker’s Music Bar and Grill (NLM), The Cabooze (SM), The Cedar Cultural Center (CRM), Dakota Jazz Club (DM), Day Block Brewing (DM), Driftwood Char Bar (SM), Fine Line (DM), The Fillmore Minneapolis (NLM), First Avenue (DM), The Fitzgerald Theater (SP), Gluek’s Bar & Restaurant (DM), Green Room (UM), Gunflint Tavern (GM) Hennepin Theatre Trust, Hook & Ladder Theater (SM), Icehouse (ESM), Insight Brewing (NEM), Jade Fountain (D), Live Nation, Myth (MW), Palace Theatre (SP), The Parkway Theater (SM), Roy Wilkins Auditorium (SP), Silver Bay Music in the Park (SB), Somerset Amphitheater (WI), Sue McLean & Associates, Target Center (DM), Target Field (DM), Ticketmaster, Treasure Island Resort & Casino (WL), Turf Club (SP), Tuttle’s Eat Bowl Play (HK), Up Yonder (GM) U.S. Bank Stadium (DM), Utepils, Varsity Theater (DKM), White Squirrel Bar (SP), Wussow’s Concert Cafe (D), Xcel Energy Center (SP). Locations key: CRM=Cedar-Riverside Minneapolis; D=Duluth; DKM=Dinkytown Minneapolis; DM=Downtown Minneapolis; ESM=Eat Street Minneapolis; GM=Grand Marais; MW=Maplewood; NEM=Northeast Minneapolis; NLM=North Loop Minneapolis; SB=Silver Bay; SM=South Minneapolis; SP=Saint Paul; UM=Uptown Minneapolis; WI=somewhere in Wisconsin; WL=Welch.