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 Friday, 03 July 2009
June 2007 Live Jazz in the Twin Cities Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Thursday, 31 May 2007
Our main source for Twin Cities jazz calendar information is the Twin Cities Jazz Society publication, Jazz Notes.
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  • 6/1: Milo Fine Free Jazz Ensemble (Milo Fine, Steve Gnitka & Anthony Cox), The West Bank School of Music, 1813 S. 6th St., Mpls., 8 p.m., $5, (612) 333-6651.
  • 6/1: Classic Big Band & the Nostalgics, Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina, 8 p.m., (763) 478-6664.
  • 6/1-3: Lew Tabackin, *Artists' Quarter.
  • 6/3: Southern Minnesota's Real Big Band, Empire Park, Farmington, MN, 7 p.m.
  • 6/3: Minnesota Jazz Orchestra, Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Mpls., 7:30 p.m., (612) 230-6475. Bandshell, Mpls., 2 p.m.
  • 6/3: Amy & Adams (swing/rock/etc.), 5:30 p.m.; PeterK & Con Brio (Latin/ jazz/ funk), 7 p.m., Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Mpls., 7:30 p.m., (612) 230-6475. Bandshell.
  • 6/4: Southside Big Band, Centennial Lakes Park Amphitheater, 7499 France Ave. S., Edina, 7 p.m., (612) 832-6790. In case of rain, concerts will be indoors: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina, www.centenniallakespark.com .
  • 6/5: Dean Weisser Band (classic rock & blues), Minnehaha Falls, 4801 Minnehaha Ave. S., Mpls., 7 p.m. In case of rain, concerts will be in the Minnehaha Falls Pavilion. (612) 230-6400, www.minneapolisparks.org /,
  • 6/5: River City Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Paula Lammers, Como Lakeside Pavilion Promenade, 1360 N. Lexington Pkwy., Como Park, St. Paul, 7 p.m., www.ci.stpaul.mn.us . (651) 266-6400.

  • 6/05: Lee Engele at Southwest Station, 13300 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, 6:30 p.m., free.
  • 6/6: Good News Big Band, Centennial Lakes Park Amphitheater, 7499 France Ave. S., Edina, 7 p.m., (612) 832-6790. In case of rain, concerts will be indoors: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina, www.centenniallakespark.com.
  • 6/7: Fireroast Mountain Boys (jazz/folk), Minnehaha Falls, 4801 Minnehaha Ave. S., Mpls., 7 p.m. In case of rain, concerts will be in the Minnehaha Falls Pavilion. (612) 230-6400, www.minneapolisparks.org/, Mpls., 7 p.m.
  • 6/7: Kendra Shank, *Dakota Jazz Club.
  • 6/8: Vocalist Madeleine Peyroux, O'Shaughnessy Auditorium, College of St. Catherine Campus, 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, 8 p.m., $31-$23, (TicketMaster). FFI, call (651) 690-6700.
  • 6/8: Jazz on the Prairie Big Band, Chaska City Square Park Gazebo, Hwy. 41 and 4th St., Chaska, 7 p.m. Call for rain info, (952) 448-5633, ext. 4.
  • 6/8: Lee Engele, Fairview Bridges Restaurant, University of MN, 500 Harvard St., Mpls., 11 a.m., free. (Outdoor summer Bar-B-Q on the Diehl Hall Plaza, if rain will be held in the bridges on the hospital's 8th floor).
  • 6/8 & Lee Engele, Nick Haas & Jason McLean,
  • 6/15: Southwest Station, 13500 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, 4 p.m., free.
  • 6/10: Banjo Bandits Roseville Central Park Amphitheater, Lexington Ave. & Co. Rd. C, Roseville, 7:30 p.m., (651) 415-2100, www.ci.roseville.mn.us..
  • 6/10: Penumbra's 13th Annual Jazz Jam showcasing Moore By Four, *Dakota Jazz Club.
  • 6/11: Minneapolis Police Swing Band, Como Lakeside Pavilion Promenade, 1360 N. Lexington Pkwy., Como Park, St. Paul, 7 p.m., www.ci.stpaul.mn.us . (651) 266-6400.
  • 6/11: Minnesota Jazz All-Stars with Cliff Brunzell, Jeanne Peterson, Charmin Michelle, Irv Williams, Percy Hughes, Mac Santiago, Clyde Anderson, & Larry Malmberg, Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville St., Excelsior, MN, 8 p.m. Call (952) 474-3940 for dinner reservations & show tickets.
  • 6/12: Celebration Brass, Minnetonka Civic Center Amphitheater, 7 p.m.
  • 6/12: Willie August Project, Minnehaha Falls, 4801 Minnehaha Ave. S., Mpls., 7 p.m. In case of rain, concerts will be in the Minnehaha Falls Pavilion. (612) 230-6400, www.minneapolisparks.org/.
  • 6/12: Roseville Big Band, Central Park Bandshell, Roseville, 7:30 p.m.
  • 6/13: Laura Caviani with the X-tet (big band jazz), Northrop Plaza, Northrop Auditorium Plaza, 84 Church St., S.E., Mpls., noon to 1 p.m., (612) 624-6235. In case of rain, concerts will be inside Northrop Auditorium. www1.umn.edu/umato/welcome.html. .
  • 6/13: Randy Lee Jazz Orchestra, (big band), Billings Park, Superior, MN, 7-8:30 p.m., free. FFI, contact Randy Lee, www.randyjay This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (218) 728-2038.
  • 6/14: Cafe Accordion Orchestra (Gypsy swing), Northrop Plaza, Northrop Auditorium Plaza, 84 Church St., S.E., Mpls., noon to 1 p.m., (612) 624-6235. In case of rain, concerts will be inside Northrop Auditorium. www1.umn.edu/umato/welcome.html. .
  • 6/14: SteamHeat Big Band, Prior Lake Lake-front Park, 7 p.m.
  • 6/14: Red Rock Swing Band, Como Lakeside Pavilion Promenade, 1360 N. Lexington Pkwy., Como Park, St. Paul, 7 p.m., www.ci.stpaul.mn.us . (651) 266-6400.
  • 6/14: Judge Bennett trio (jazz/blues), Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Mpls., 7:30 p.m., (612) 230-6475. Bandshell.
  • 6/15: Robert Cray with Paul Mayasich (blues), MN Zoo Amphitheater, Apple Valley, 7:30 p.m., $32, TicketMaster, (651) 989-5151.
  • 6/15: Axis Mundi, AIDS Fund-raiser, The Woman's Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak Grove St., Mpls., (612) 813-5300.
  • 6/15-17: Lee Konitz, *Artists' Quarter.
  • 6/161 Twin Cities Hot Club (Gypsy), Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Mpls., 7:30 p.m., (612) 230-6475. Bandshell, Mpls, 7:30 p.m.
  • 6/16: MN Orchestra Symphony Ball 2007: Red Hot Jazz with live auction, dinner, and dancing; featuring Tony Bennett and music by Christine Rosholt and the Jazz Devils, and the Charles Lazarus Group, The Historic Depot, 225 Third Ave. S., Mpls., $375 per person; call Melina Dillon, (612) 371-7131 for tickets; www.minnesotaorchestra.org.
  • 6/16: Charmin Michelle & Joel Shapira, Midtown Global Market, Chicago Ave. & Lake St., Mpls., 12-2 p.m.
  • 6/17: Ticket to Brasil, Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Mpls., 7:30 p.m., (612) 230-6475. Bandshell, Mpls., 5:30 p.m.
  • 6/17: Stomp 'N' Dixie, Wolfe Park, Veteran's Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Montery Dr., St. Louis Park, 7-8 p.m. If weather is questionable, call (952) 924-2567. , St. Louis Park, 7 p.m.
  • 6/17-19: Hiromi, *Dakota Jazz Club.
  • 6/18: "Classic Capri—A Tribute to Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday & Sarah Vaughn" featuring Charmin Michelle, Dennis Spears, Debbie Duncan and the Wolverines Trio, Capri Theater, 2027 W. Broadway, Mpls., 7 p.m., $25, www.thecapritheater.org, (612) 522-6501.
  • 6/18: Stomp 'N' Dixie, Brookview Park (Picnic Shelter), Winnetka Ave. & Brookview, Golden Valley, 7 p.m. (763) 512-2345. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and a picnic supper. If it rains, concerts will be held in the Brookview Community Center .
  • 6/19: Spaghetti Western String Co. (acoustic string blending classical, jazz, bluegrass, and folk), Northrop Plaza, Northrop Auditorium Plaza, 84 Church St., S.E., Mpls., noon to 1 p.m., (612) 624-6235. In case of rain, concerts will be inside Northrop Auditorium. www1.umn.edu/umato/welcome.html. .
  • 6/19: Lee Engele at Southwest Station, 13300 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, 6:30 p.m., fre
  • 6/20: Ticket to Brasil, Becker Performing Arts Center, Crystal, 7 p.m.
  • 6/20: Twin Cities Hot Club (Gypsy), Staring Lake Amphitheater, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie 7 pm
  • 6/20: Intercontinental Lunch Series with Glen Helgeson & Gary Schulte duo, Hennepin Gov. Bldg. N. Plaza, Mpls., 12-1 p.m.
  • 6/20: Brian Kinney Band (R&B/jazz/swing/rock/funk/Latin/Reggae), Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, Mpls., 7 p.m.
  • 6/21: Charanga Tropical (classic Cuban salsa with violins and flute), Northrop Plaza, Northrop Auditorium Plaza, 84 Church St., S.E., Mpls., noon to 1 p.m., (612) 624-6235. In case of rain, concerts will be inside Northrop Auditorium. www1.umn.edu/umato/welcome.html. .
  • 6/21: First Things First (swing), Hilde Performance Center., 500 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, 7 p.m.
  • 6/21: Divine Diva Dames, Minnehaha Falls, 4801 Minnehaha Ave. S., Mpls., 7 p.m. In case of rain, concerts will be in the Minnehaha Falls Pavilion. (612) 230-6400, www.minneapolisparks.org/,.
  • 6/21: Classic Big Band & the Nostalgics, Como Lakeside Pavilion Promenade, 1360 N. Lexington Pkwy., Como Park, St. Paul, 7 p.m., www.ci.stpaul.mn.us . (651) 266-6400.
  • 6/21: The Bad Plus 8pm at the Carleton Concert Hall in Northfiled, MN Visit http://artorg.info/?page_id=300  for more information.
  • 6/24: South of the River Band, Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Mpls., 7:30 p.m., (612) 230-6475. Bandshell, 5:30 p.m.
  • 6/24: Face Candy Trio with Eyedea, Casey O'Brien & J.T. Bates, *Artists' Quarter.
  • 6/24: Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz Band, 2-5 p.m. Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, $20 thru June 1, $25 after. (See article on page 3.)
  • 6/24: Fiddlin' Around (from St. Cloud) (eclectic: jazz & blues), Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Mpls., 7:30 p.m., (612) 230-6475. Bandshell.
  • 6/24: Stan Bann Big Band, Wolfe Park, Veteran's Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Montery Dr., St. Louis Park, 7-8 p.m. If weather is questionable, call (952) 924-2567. .
  • 6/24: Andy LaCasse Trio, George Green Park, Anoka, 7 p.m.
  • 6/25: Ticket to Brasil, Brookview Park (Picnic Shelter), Winnetka Ave. & Brookview, Golden Valley, 7 p.m. (763) 512-2345. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and a picnic supper. If it rains, concerts will be held in the Brookview Community Center .
  • 6/25: Jazz on the Prairie Big Band, Centennial Lakes Park Amphitheater, 7499 France Ave. S., Edina, 7 p.m., (612) 832-6790. In case of rain, concerts will be indoors: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina, www.centenniallakespark.com Park, Edina, 7 p.m.
  • 6/25: Brio Brass, Como Lakeside Pavilion Promenade, 1360 N. Lexington Pkwy., Como Park, St. Paul, 7 p.m., www.ci.stpaul.mn.us . (651) 266-6400.
  • 6/25-26: United Trombone Summit, *Dakota Jazz Club.
  • 6/26 Bend in the River Big Band w/ vocalist Laurie Rejzer, Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Mpls., 7:30 p.m., (612) 230-6475. Bandshell.
  • 6/26 5th Annual Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Fest, Big Walter Smith (blues), Central Park, Roseville, 7:30 p.m. (BBQ, 6 p.m.)
  • 6/26: Higher Ground, Parkers Lake, Plymouth, 7 p.m., free.
  • 6/26: Kurt Jorgensen Band (gospel/blues/ Americana rock), Northrop Plaza, Northrop Auditorium Plaza, 84 Church St., S.E., Mpls., noon to 1 p.m., (612) 624-6235. In case of rain, concerts will be inside Northrop Auditorium. www1.umn.edu/umato/welcome.html. .
  • 6/27: Kairos Dance Theatre presents a celebration of dance and music featuring jazz saxophonist Irv Williams in a rich array of dances, song and stories inspired by the jazz era of the 1930-40s & new compositions, Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Mpls., 7:30 p.m., (612) 230-6475. Bandshell.
  • 6/27: Bend in the River Big Band, Centennial Lakes Park Amphitheater, 7499 France Ave. S., Edina, 7 p.m., (612) 832-6790. In case of rain, concerts will be indoors: Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., Edina, www.centenniallakespark.com.
  • 6/27: Jumbo Ya Ya (Zydeco/New Orleans/R&B & Tex Mex), Northrop Plaza, Northrop Auditorium Plaza, 84 Church St., S.E., Mpls., noon to 1 p.m., (612) 624-6235. In case of rain, concerts will be inside Northrop Auditorium. www1.umn.edu/umato/welcome.html. .
  • 6/27: Axis Mundi (world jazz) two shows: Elliot Park, 4th Ave. S. & 18 St. E., Mpls., 12-1 p.m., free; and Staring Lake Amphitheater, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie. Eden Prairie, 7 p.m.
  • 6/27: 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull" Jazz Ensemble, St. James Legion Ballroom, 620 1st Ave., St. James, MN, 7 p.m.
  • 6/28: "Ellington, Shakespeare, and Marsalis: Such Sweet Thunder," Branford Marsalis Octet, Orchestra Hall, Mpls., 7:30 p.m., $45, (612) 371-5656 (TCJF event).
  • 6/28: Rich Lewis Band (acoustic soul/rhythm & bass), Minnehaha Falls, 4801 Minnehaha Ave. S., Mpls., 7 p.m. In case of rain, concerts will be in the Minnehaha Falls Pavilion. (612) 230-6400, www.minneapolisparks.org/, Mpls., 7 p.m.
  • 6/28: Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth Jazz Ensemble (MITY), Macalester College, 1600 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 7 p.m. (651) 696-6000.
  • 6/29:: Acoustic music duo Ben Woolman & Dan Schwartz (American folk/blues/pop/ Latin/African), Lake Harriet, 7:30 p.m.
  • 6/30: The Noteables Jazz Ensemble from the USAF Heartland of America Band, Twin Cities Jazz Festival Peavey Plaza Main Stage, 5:15 p.m., sponsored by TCJS.



Complete club gig listings follow:
  • Acadia Cafe (612-874-8702), www.acadiacafe.com, 1931 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls. Every Tues., improv. & experimentation—some jazz.
  • Amore Coffee (651-222-6770), 917 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Every other Sun., Polson & Solberg w/ vocalist Nancy Harms, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Arnellia's (651-642-5975), www.arnellias.com, 1183 University Ave., St. Paul. Every Fri., Sat. & Sun., R&B and blues.
  • Artists' Quarter (651-292-1359), www.artistsquarter.com, 408 St. Peter St., in the basement of the Hamm Building, St. Paul. (Enter on 7th Place. Parking avail. on the street & nearby ramps.) Every Mon., Green, 7-9 p.m. / Poetry Slam, 9 p.m., no cover (6/4, 8 p.m., $5). Every Tues., B-3 Organ Night—The Tuesday Night Band, (Downtown Bill Brown (B-3), Kenny Horst, drums; Gary Berg, sax; & Billy Franze, guitar), 9 p.m., $4. Jazz every Wed. thru Sat., usually 9 p.m., $4-$10 cover. 5/25-27, Eric Alexander Group, 9 p.m. (8 p.m. Sun.), $15; 5/30, Anthony Cox, Chris Lomheim and Phil Hey; 5/31, Pete Whitman's X-tet; 6/1-3, Lew Tabackin, $17; 6/6, Valve Meets Slide / Brad Bellows & Dave Graf Quintet with special guest Lucia Newell; May 8, Lara Caniavi; May 9-10, Dave Karr Quartet; 6/13, How Birds Work; 6/14, Phil Hey Quartet; 6/15-17, Lee Konitz, 9 p.m. (6/17, 8 p.m.), $20; 6/20, Lucia Newell with Phil Aaron (piano), Gordy Johnson (bass) & Kenny Horst (drums); 6/21, Tanner Taylor Trio ; 6/22-23, TC Jazz Festival at the AQ: Jon Weber Trio & jazz jam (Jon Weber, piano; Gordy Johnson, bass; & Kenny Horst, drums), $10; 6/24, Face Candy Trio with Eyedea, Casey O'Brien & J.T. Bates (8 p.m., $10); 6/27, Carole Martin Quartet; 6/28, Dean Granros Trio; 6/29-30, Dean Magraw Trio.
  • Aster Café (612-379-3138), 125 SE. Main St., Mpls. Every Fri., Honeysuckle Rose (Hot Club style music), 6:30 p.m.
  • Bennett's Chop and Railhouse (651-228-1408), 1305 W. 7th St. (Victoria and West 7th), St. Paul. 5/29 & 6/26, Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz Band, 7-10 p.m.
  • Birchwood Cafe (612-722-4474), 3311 E. 25th St., Mpls. 5/28, 6/11 & 25, Scott Mateo Davies; 6/4 & 18, John Devine, 5:30-9 p.m.
  • Bloomington Knights of Columbus (952-888-1492), 1114 American Blvd., Bloomington. 6/15, Classic Big Band & the Nostalgics (swing dance), 8 p.m.
  • The Cabooze (612-642-6425), www.cabooze.com, 917 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 6/14, The Primitives, 9:30 p.m., $5.
  • Cafe Havana (612-338-8484), 119 Washington Ave. N., Mpls. Music on Fri.-Sat. 6/1-2, Christine Rosholt quartet, 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; 6/15-16, Urban Jazz Quartet, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 6/22-23, The Willie August Project.
  • Casper & Runyon's Shamrocks Irish Nook (651-228-9925), 995 W. 7th St., St. Paul. 5/27, 6/10 & 24, Mouldy Figs.
  • Cherokee Sirloin Room (651-457-2729), 886 Smith Ave. W., St., Paul. Every Sat., Jeff Kartak, 8-11 p.m.
  • CJ's Coffee and Wine Bar (952-949-8744), 600 Market St., Chanhassen. 6/15, pianist Mary Louise Knutson, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
  • Cinema Ballroom (651-699-5910), 1560 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun., ballroom dancing with Jerry O'Hagan and his Orchestra featuring vocalist Charmin Michelle (except 6/30), 7-10 p.m., $12 (student discount with student ID.)
  • The Clown Lounge at the Turf Club (651-647-0486), 1601 University Ave. St. Paul. Live Jazz Mondays, 10:30 p.m.
  • Clubhouse Jaeger (612-332-2686), www.clubhousejaeger.com, 923 Washington Ave. N., Mpls. 6/15, Daddy Squeeze Trio, 10 p.m.
  • Coffee Grounds (651-644-9959), www.thecoffeegrounds.net, 1579 Hamline, Falcon Heights. Every other Sun. (5/6 & 20), Open Microphone w/ Bill Hammond, 6 p.m. 5/28, Real Book Jazz, 7:45 p.m. 6/1, Daddy Squeeze, 8-10 p.m.
  • Columbia Grounds (612-781-7873), 3301 Central Ave. N.E., Mpls. Every Tues., Summer Jazz with The Jack Trio, 5 p.m.
  • Cue at the Guthrie (612-225-6499), www.cueaguthrie.com. 6/15 & 22, Charmin Michelle, Rick Carlson, Jeff Brueske (6/15) or Keith Boyles, (6/22) and Dick Bortolussi, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
  • D'Amico Cucina (612-338-2401), www.damico. com, 100 N. 6th St., Butler Square Bldg., Mpls. Every Fri.-Sat., Benny Weinbeck and Gordy Johnson Duo, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
  • Dakota County Music Café (952-435-2100), 14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Live jazz 6:30-10:30 p.m. every Fri. and Sat., no cover. 6/8, Christine Rosholt quartet, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; 6/29-30, vocalists Reeves Cary & Paula Lammers, 7-11 p.m.
  • Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant (612-332-1010), www.dakotacooks.com, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. (Parking at 10th & LaSalle ramp). Live jazz during Happy Hour 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Thurs., JoAnn Funk Trio. Every Fri., Irv Williams, Peter Schimke and Ron Fosse, 4:30-7 p.m. 5/29 & 6/22, Lee Engele with Chris Lomheim, Jason McLean, and Greg Schutte, 7-11 p.m.; 5/30, Signe Hensel; 5/31-6/1, Davina and the Vagabonds (7 p.m., 5/31 & 8 p.m., 6/1); 6/1-2, Jelloslave & III Chemistry, 11:30 p.m., $3; 6/5, Christine Rosholt group, 7-11 p.m., $5; 6/7, Kendra Shank, 7 & 9 p.m., $12; 6/10, 13th annual Penumbra Jazz Jam, hosted by T. Mychael Rambo, featuring Moore By Four with Dennis Spears, Connie Evingson, Yolande Bruce and Ginger Commodore, and the Jazz Jam Band with Thom West, Jay Young and Bobby Commodore, 5-10 p.m.; 6/17-19, Hiromi, 7 & 9 p.m., $25/$15; 6/25-26, United Trombone Summit with Slide Hampton, Steve Turré and Wycliffe Gordon, 7 & 9 p.m., $35/$20.
  • Duffy's Saloon (763-425-0310), Central Ave., Osseo, MN. Live jazz every Sat., 6-9 p.m., Hot Jazz, 6-9 p.m.
  • Eagles Club (612-729-4469), 2507 E. 25th St., Mpls. Every Mon., Willie Murphy. 6/28, Rockin' Pinecones, 8-10:30 p.m.
  • Erte Restaurant and Peacock Lounge (612-623-4211), www.ertedining.com, 29 13th Ave. N.E., Mpls. Music, sometimes jazz, every Fri. & Sat., 7-10 p.m. 6/29, Daddy Squeeze Trio.
  • Famous Dave's BBQ (612-822-9900), 3001 Hennepin Ave. S., (in Calhoun Square), Mpls. Call for blues schedule.
  • Fireside Pizza (612-869-4040), 6736 Penn. Ave. S., Richfield. 5/30, 6/4, 13, 20, Charmin Michelle & Denny Malmberg, 7-9 p.m., no cover.
  • Half Time Rec (651-488-8245) www.halftimerec.com, 1013 Front Ave., St. Paul. Free live music Tues.-Thurs., sometimes jazz or blues. 6/10, Jumbo Ya Ya, 8-11 p.m.
  • Ingredients Café (651-426-6611), www.ingredientscafe.com, 4725 Hwy. 61 N., White Bear Lake. Thurs.-Sat., jazz and blues.
  • Jitters (612-617-1111), 205 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. (downstairs in Times Bar & Café) Open Tues.-Sat., 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Every Wed., Davina and the Vagabonds, 10 p.m. 5/31, Modern Jazz w/ The Atlantis Quartet, 9:30 p.m.
  • Kitty Cat Klub (612-331-9800), 315 14th Ave. S.E., Mpls. 6/3, Sam Miltich with Dave Karr playing duets, 9 p.m.; 6/10, Sam Miltich & the Parisota Hot Club, 9 p.m.
  • Kozlak's Royal Oak (651-484-8484), 4785 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview. Every Sun., Fred Richardson Trio, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Kozy's Steaks & Seafood (952-224-866), 3220 Galleria, Edina. 6/3, 10, 24, Sunday Brunch with Charmin Michelle and Denny Malmberg, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Lisa's Place (952-448-7622), 205 Broadway N., Carver, MN. Every Wed., Eleganzos and guests, 8-11 p.m.
  • Loring Pasta Bar & Cafe (612-378-4849), www.loringcafe.com, 327 14th Ave. S.E., Mpls. Pasta Bar/music, 6 p.m. Every Sun., Mandragora Tango. Every Wed. & Thurs., John Devine. Every Fri., James "Cornbread" Harris. 6/2 & 16, Parisota Hot Club; 6/9, Trio Mateo; 6/23, Ticket to Brasil; 6/30, Loe and the Nastys.
  • Mainstreet Bar & Grill (952-938-2400), 814 Main St., Hopkins. 6/3 & 17, Mouldy Figs, 4-7 p.m.
  • Matty B's Supper Club (651-291-0404) www.mattybs.com, 354 Wabasha St., St. Paul. Live music Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.-12 a.m. 6/15, Christine Rosholt quartet, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
  • Mill City Café (612-788-6188), www.millcitycafe.com, 2205 California St., #102, N.E. Mpls. 6/9 & 23, guitarist Glen Helgeson, guitar and guest (Gypsy/world jazz), 6-9 p.m.; 6/15, The Willie August Project, 7-9 p.m.
  • Nomad World Pub (612-338-6424), 501 Cedar Ave. S. Mpls. Music at 9 p.m. (21+). Every Wed., Nomad Jazz Series.
  • O'Gara's (651-644-3333), www.ogaras.com, 163 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul—Shamrock Room. Every second Mon. each month, (6/11) Cedar Avenue Big Band, 9 p.m. Big band jazz every Tues.: 5/29, River City Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. 6/5, Beasley's Big Band, 7:30 p.m.; 6/12, Stan Bann Big Band, 8 p.m.; 6/26, Nova Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m.
  • Red Ginger Asian Bistro (651-784-8800), www.redgingerasianbistro.com, 5999 Rice Creek Pkwy., Shoreview. Live jazz and blues some Fri. & Sat., 8-11 p.m., no cover.
  • Roseville VFW Post 7555 (651-483-5313), 1145 Woodhill Dr., Roseville. Every third Tues. of the mo., (6/19) Godfrey Daniel Jazz Band, 6-9 p.m.
  • Rossi's Steakhouse/Blue Star Jazzroom (612-312-2828), www.bluestarjazz.com, Metro Building, 80 S. 9th St., Mpls. Music every night, mostly jazz usually at 7 p.m.; Happy Hour, 5 p.m. 6/3, vocalist Lucia Newell with pianist Laura Caviani, Jay Young (bass), Joe Pulice (drums), and later in the evening, Pete Whitman (tenor sax), 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; 6/5-7, Charmin Michelle with Rick Carlson on piano, Keith Boyles on bass and Dick Bortolussi on drums, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
  • Santorini Restaurant (952-546-6722), 9920 Wayzata Blvd., St. Louis Park. Every Tues., Dan Ristrom and Friends.
  • Tapestry Folkdance Center (612-722-2914), www.tapestryfolkdance.org, 3748 Minnehaha, Ave. S., Mpls. Every Thurs., Late Night Swing featuring DJ Terry Gardner, 10 p.m. (lessons 6:30-9:30 p.m.). 6/2, Charmin Michelle & the Twin Cities Seven, 8:30 p.m.- 12:30 a.m.; 6/9, Southside Aces, 8 p.m.
  • Times Bar & Café (612-617-8098), www.timesbarandcafe.com, 201 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. No cover. Every Sun., Jazz Brunch with The Wolverines Jazz Trio & vocalist Sue Tucker, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun. nights, Twin Cities Hot Club (Gypsy jazz), 8 p.m. Every Mon, Cabaret with Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs, 7 p.m. Every Tues., "The Singer Showcase" hosted by Lori Dokken, 7 p.m., followed by a guest artist in "Tribute to the Greats" at 8 p.m. Every Wed., The Wolverines Trio with Katie Gearty, 8 p.m. Every Thurs., Latin with Salsa del Soul, 9:30 p.m. Every Fri. & Sat., jazz, 9:30 p.m. 6/1, Vic Volare & The Volare Lounge Orchestra; 6/2, Café Accordion Orchestra; 6/5, Jennifer Eckes followed by a tribute to Joni Mitchell with Judi Donaghy & Lori Dokken; 6/8, Twin Cities Hot Club; 6/12, Debbie Duncan; 6/19, Debbie Scheriff followed by a tribute to Bette Midler w/ Erin Schwab & Lori Dokken; 6/15, Sam Kuusisto; 6/22, Atlantis Quartet; 6/23, Sue Tucker; 6/26, Greg Froehle followed by a tribute to Barbra Streisand w/ Patty Peterson & Lori Dokken; 6/30, Yolande Bruce Quartet.
  • The Town House (651-646-7087), 1415 W. University Ave., St. Paul. Music in the North Star Piano Lounge, 9 p.m. Every Thurs., The Girls; Fri., Lori Dokken; Sat., Lori Dokken and Judi Donaghy.
  • 318 Café (952-401-7902), 318 Water St., Excelsior, MN. Music usually 9 p.m., $6-$11 cover. 6/1, Kenny Holman jazz trio, $15; 6/2, Dean Magraw, 8 p.m.; 6/6, open mic with Matt Muller, free; 6/7, Aimee Fischer and the Snazzy Band; 6/14, Gypsy Mania; 6/15, Mary Jane Alm; 6/21, Triplicate; 6/23, Michael Monroe from Lake Superior (vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes), 8 p.m.; 6/28, choreographer Bjork Ostrom & vocalist Alicia Wiley.
  • Trygs (612-920-7777), www.trygs.com, 3118 West Lake St., Mpls. Every Wed., pianist Tom Hunter w/ guitarist Gunmar, 7-11 p.m. Music Fri., & Sat.
  • Varsity Theater (612-604-0222), 1308 4th St. S.E., Dinkytown, Mpls. 5/28 & 6/10, Salsa with Charanga Tropical, 9 p.m., $8.
  • Il Vesco Vino (651-222-7000), 579 Selby Ave., St. Paul. Every Thurs. (7-10 p.m.) and Sat. (8-11 p.m.), Irv Williams with pianists Tommy O'Donnell or Peter Schimke.
  • Vic's (612-312-2000), www.vicsdining.com, 201 Main St. S.E. (St. Anthony Main), Mpls. Live music every Fri. and Sat., often jazz or blues. 6/22, Gypsy Mania Trio, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
  • Wabasha Caves (651-224-1191), www.wabasha streetcaves.com, 215 S. Wabasha, St. Paul. Swing band and dancing every Thurs., 7-10 p.m., $7 (free dance lessons, 6:15 p.m.). 5/31, Bend in the River Big Band dance/CD release party with vocalist Laurie Rejzer; 6/7, Moonlight Serenaders; 6/14, Minnesota Jazz Orchestra; 6/21, Beasley's Big Band w/ vocalist Christine Rosholt; 6/28, Swing Beat Big Band.
  • Wilde Roast Café (612-331-4555), 518 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls. Every Wed., Smitty's Jazz duo, piano and bass, 7:30 p.m.
  • Zander Cafe (651-222-5224), 525 Selby, St. Paul. Every Fri. & Sat., Aane Fosse, piano and Ron Fosse, bass, 8:30-10:30 p.m. JoAnn Funk, piano/vocals, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

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