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2 events,
St Paul Songwriter Rounds *7pm Show*
St Paul Songwriter Rounds *7pm Show*
Leslie Rich Anthony Ihrig Dan Gaarder Haley Rydell Maura Dunst hosted by TJD The St. Paul Songwriter Rounds at the White Squirrel Bar is one of the Twin Cities best places to catch the best in the art of songwriting. The night features 4 to 5 songwriters taking the stage simultaneously, sharing songs and stories… Read More →
1 event,
Chef Sounds (DJ Night)
Chef Sounds (DJ Night)
Does Chef spin the best records you'll find at a DJ night in the Twin Cities? Come and find out. Bring your friends, have a few drinks, and enjoy a great night of music of all kinds.
2 events,
Trevor McSpadden & Mary Cutrufello & Dan Lowinger
Trevor McSpadden & Mary Cutrufello & Dan Lowinger
Trevor McSpadden and Mary Cutrufello have walked wildly different musical paths. But both have been guided by their time honky tonking in Texas in the early 90s. For Trevor, it was as a kid on the dance floor, mystified by a good band keeping the two-steppers spinning. For Mary, it was as a guitar-slinging, fire-spitting… Read More →
Desert Islands presents: “The 5th Anniversary” Tuesday Night Residency
Desert Islands presents: “The 5th Anniversary” Tuesday Night Residency
Lydia Liza Lydia Liza got her start in the group Bomba de Luz, composed of five young Twin Cities musicians. The group started taking shape when lead singer Lydia Liza began teaching herself the guitar at age 14. After composing a handful of original songs, Liza enlisted the help of fellow high school sophomores Evan Slack (electric… Read More →
1 event,
The Matt Arthur Contraption w. Courtney Yasmineh
The Matt Arthur Contraption w. Courtney Yasmineh
Matt Arthur is a Southern Minnesota blind man with a voice that calls to mind Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, and Nick Cave. He writes and records songs that conjure up early-70s Stones and Crazy Horse-era Neil Young. Fans of Sturgill Simpson and the Drive By Truckers are seriously into Matt Arthur’s music. He is a… Read More →
3 events,
Ear Candy: Vol. 1 A Live Electronic Music Series
Ear Candy: Vol. 1 A Live Electronic Music Series
EAR CANDY: VOL. 1 A Live Electronic Music Series Sat. Sept. 2 / 6 - 8 p.m. Featuring live electronic music from: Disparity Bit Bedroom Community Mutual Identities Live visuals/musical interludes by Altuit. Hosted on the 1st Saturday of the month by Manual Controller.
1 event,
Enter the Void First Monday
Enter the Void First Monday
First Monday, September 4th - Enter the Void: A night of sounds from the depths of eternity. Ambient, noise, drone, experimental and Atmospheric Metal. Kicking it off is a mostly experimental roundup of acts. Arianna Wegley of @spaceportband plays her solo experimental music LIVE for the first time. @soylentgreens brings back Sam Hell (UK) after 3 years. @shawty.ensemble is sure to… Read More →
2 events,
Trevor McSpadden & Mary Cutrufello & Dan Lowinger
Trevor McSpadden & Mary Cutrufello & Dan Lowinger
Trevor McSpadden and Mary Cutrufello have walked wildly different musical paths. But both have been guided by their time honky tonking in Texas in the early 90s. For Trevor, it was as a kid on the dance floor, mystified by a good band keeping the two-steppers spinning. For Mary, it was as a guitar-slinging, fire-spitting… Read More →
2 events,
Pool of Fire: A Rock Opera, by Mary Cutrufello
Pool of Fire: A Rock Opera, by Mary Cutrufello
From Mary: I wrote a rock opera when I was thirteen. If you know me, probably the first thing you said was, "of course you did." I was geeky, precocious, and full of hubris, er, confidence, in 1983. So much so that I recorded a cassette of this early-period magnum opus. It's called "Pool of… Read More →
An Evening w. Fuzzy Math
An Evening w. Fuzzy Math
Twin Cities-based band featuring original eclectic jazz & creative pop covers. Named to Best of MN list for "best jazz act for people bored with jazz". The band is Mark Vandermyde (composer / keys), Andrew Schwandt / Brian Handeland (sax), Haralds Bondaris (drums), Matt Peterson / Charlie Lincoln (bass). https://youtu.be/8MKwWLo7AuE?si=9i_ZAKOY9SF-X68H
1 event,
Briefcase w. Jarad Miles & The Ancient Waves, Is This Thing On?
Briefcase w. Jarad Miles & The Ancient Waves, Is This Thing On?
Is This Thing On? https://isthisthingon.bandcamp.com/ Briefcase https://briefcasemusic.bandcamp.com/ Jarad Miles & the Ancient Waves https://jaradmiles.bandcamp.com/
3 events,
Early Show w. Trevor McSpadden, Marc Delgado, Jackie Rae Daniels
Early Show w. Trevor McSpadden, Marc Delgado, Jackie Rae Daniels
Trevor McSpadden curates an afternoon of musical entertainment with friends old and new.
2 events,
Sunday Sippin’ w. Eric Carranza
Sunday Sippin’ w. Eric Carranza
Eric Carranza is an artist and music educator based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. His musical work can be heard on recent albums by artists such as Dem Atlas, Justin Titus and batteryboy to name a few. Eric collaborates and performs with many creative musical artists including Lady Midnight and Molly Brandt. In personal creative endeavors,… Read More →
St Paul Songwriter Rounds *7pm Show*
St Paul Songwriter Rounds *7pm Show*
Hibah Hassan Finick Pony Folk Judah Gardner CB. hosted by TJD The St. Paul Songwriter Rounds at the White Squirrel Bar is one of the Twin Cities best places to catch the best in the art of songwriting. The night features 4 to 5 songwriters taking the stage simultaneously, sharing songs and stories one after… Read More →
2 events,
Mumblin’ Drew’s Oldfangled Orchestrators Monthly Residency
Mumblin’ Drew’s Oldfangled Orchestrators Monthly Residency
Mumblin’ Drew’s Oldfangled Orchestrators are an old-time string band, diddlin' and tootin' on melodies from the worlds of ragtime, tin pan alley, country-blues and early jazz. Genres converge where clarinet, fiddle, and harmonica sing in unison, cradled by a bowed double bass. Website: https://mumblindrew.weebly.com/mumblin-drews-oldfangled-orchestrators.html
Chef Sounds (DJ Night)
Chef Sounds (DJ Night)
Does Chef spin the best records you'll find at a DJ night in the Twin Cities? Come and find out. Bring your friends, have a few drinks, and enjoy a great night of music of all kinds.
2 events,
Trevor McSpadden & Mary Cutrufello & Dan Lowinger
Trevor McSpadden & Mary Cutrufello & Dan Lowinger
Trevor McSpadden and Mary Cutrufello have walked wildly different musical paths. But both have been guided by their time honky tonking in Texas in the early 90s. For Trevor, it was as a kid on the dance floor, mystified by a good band keeping the two-steppers spinning. For Mary, it was as a guitar-slinging, fire-spitting… Read More →
3 events,
Angry Line Cook Food Truck
Angry Line Cook Food Truck
OUR NAMES ARE MONA NEGASI, COLBY SWANSON, AND JESSE HEDMAN. WE BUILT OUR TRUCK FROM SCRATCH AND OUR FOOD IS MADE THE SAME WAY. GREAT INGREDIENTS AND A LOT OF INTENTION MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN OUR MENU. SO WHY ARE WE SO F#%@*$G ANGRY?!? WE BELIEVE THAT ANGER IS AN ASSET. IT FUELS US… Read More →
Lars-Erik Larson & The 2nd Stringers w/ special guests…
Lars-Erik Larson & The 2nd Stringers w/ special guests…
Lars-Erik Larson & The 2nd Stringers will be taking over the Molly Maher residency from May to September! 2nd Wednesdays of every month from 6 to 8pm!
Lord Jeremy’s 2nd Wednesday Residency w. Driftless Revelers, Woodzen
Lord Jeremy’s 2nd Wednesday Residency w. Driftless Revelers, Woodzen
Lord Jeremy (our own Jeremy Johnson) brings by some pals, every 2nd Wednesday of the month!
1 event,
Squinny w. Dusty Forever, White Line Darko
Squinny w. Dusty Forever, White Line Darko
Dusty Forever: Desmond Lawrence’s alternative folk-rock project. His linear song structures guide you through vivid yet dreamlike stories, such as a dog’s experience with space exploration or a daydreaming kid stuck out in left field. Hazy yet firm vocals paired with an emphasis on ambience and textural instrumentals, Dusty Forever’s music is a warm invitation… Read More →
1 event,
3 events,
Early Show w. Taylor James Donskey, Kiernan
Early Show w. Taylor James Donskey, Kiernan
Taylor James Donskey is a lover and writer of songs. He is known for his work in the Minneapolis/St.Paul music scene as a side-man bassist, music instructor, host and soloist. He works to foster growth & connection through music. His songs tell stories of the everyday folks; stories set in the comfortable American styles of… Read More →
Pop Wagner Tavern Trio
Pop Wagner Tavern Trio
The Pop Wagner Tavern Trio featuring Pop Wagner (vocal, 6 and 12-string guitars & harmonica), Adam Kiesling (bass) and Mikkel Beckmen (washboard) will deliver rowdy swing, folk, jug band and country blues for your enjoyment and edification. Stop by the White Squirrel for a mighty good time! PHOTO by Steve Block
Tiny Daggers w. Johanna Mathews, TBA
Tiny Daggers w. Johanna Mathews, TBA
Tiny Daggers is: Amy Buchanan, vocals Dawn Kuehl-Miller, guitar/vocals Paul Dickenson, drums Adri Mehra, bass +++++++ Born and raised in Minnesota, Johanna Mathews has performed her original songs at some of the top venues throughout the Twin Cities for over 10 years. Her music is haunting, soulful, and contemplative. She seeks to create a space… Read More →
3 events,
Early Show w. Caitlin Robertson, Alex Sandberg, Boyd Blomburg
Early Show w. Caitlin Robertson, Alex Sandberg, Boyd Blomburg
Boyd Blomberg Songwriter, father, musician, woodsman. https://linktr.ee/boydbump
Holm & Tanz w. Sammie Jean Cohen, Shawty Ensemble
Holm & Tanz w. Sammie Jean Cohen, Shawty Ensemble
Holm & Tanz is a Minneapolis, Minnesota based folk duo born out of COVID-19 quarantine. Dan Tanz responded to a social media post by Chris Holm about writing songs together remotely by passing lyrics and recordings back and forth over the internet. The first song they wrote together, Lost a Friend, went so well they… Read More →
1 event,
Enter the Void Third Monday
Enter the Void Third Monday
Enter the Void Third Monday, September 18th: Enter the Void: Homage - A night of sets inspired by AmNoDrExMe legends. Kicking it off is a trifecta of acts, playing sets inspired by Robert Fripp and Brian Eno. Expect to be launched to space by @ryanndaisyswimmer , Jonathan Waldo (@neonmenhirs ,) @rice.band , @ericjuliocarranza and White Dune. Show starts at 8pm sharp… Read More →
2 events,
Trevor McSpadden & Mary Cutrufello & Dan Lowinger
Trevor McSpadden & Mary Cutrufello & Dan Lowinger
Trevor McSpadden and Mary Cutrufello have walked wildly different musical paths. But both have been guided by their time honky tonking in Texas in the early 90s. For Trevor, it was as a kid on the dance floor, mystified by a good band keeping the two-steppers spinning. For Mary, it was as a guitar-slinging, fire-spitting… Read More →
3 events,
Angry Line Cook Food Truck
Angry Line Cook Food Truck
OUR NAMES ARE MONA NEGASI, COLBY SWANSON, AND JESSE HEDMAN. WE BUILT OUR TRUCK FROM SCRATCH AND OUR FOOD IS MADE THE SAME WAY. GREAT INGREDIENTS AND A LOT OF INTENTION MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN OUR MENU. SO WHY ARE WE SO F#%@*$G ANGRY?!? WE BELIEVE THAT ANGER IS AN ASSET. IT FUELS US… Read More →
1 event,
The Collaboratory 4th Fridays
The Collaboratory 4th Fridays
::FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22:: Carnage The Executioner and DJ Piecemeal Present: ••>THE COLLABORATORY<•• <An artistic union of live performances> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FEATURED PERFORMERS: •Fistful Of Datas •PRiME & PM •Cuauhtli •Eyeowe ****************************************************************************************** About The Collaboratory: ••>THE COLLABORATORY<•• <An… Read More →
2 events,
Cole Diamond
Cole Diamond
Mixing up an unlikely concoction of vintage rock & roll and outlaw country, Cole Diamond is, depending on when you ask, either the stage name for singer/songwriter Ryan Otte or the collective handle for Otte and his Band. For years Otte spent most weekends behind a drum kit playing with too many band to list.… Read More →
2 events,
St Paul Songwriter Rounds *7pm Show*
St Paul Songwriter Rounds *7pm Show*
Julia Eubanks CapnSeaBeard Noah Atlas Jackie Rae Danies Soultru hosted by TJD The St. Paul Songwriter Rounds at the White Squirrel Bar is one of the Twin Cities best places to catch the best in the art of songwriting. The night features 4 to 5 songwriters taking the stage simultaneously, sharing songs and stories one… Read More →
1 event,
Chef Sounds (DJ Night)
Chef Sounds (DJ Night)
Does Chef spin the best records you'll find at a DJ night in the Twin Cities? Come and find out. Bring your friends, have a few drinks, and enjoy a great night of music of all kinds.
2 events,
Trevor McSpadden & Mary Cutrufello & Dan Lowinger
Trevor McSpadden & Mary Cutrufello & Dan Lowinger
Trevor McSpadden and Mary Cutrufello have walked wildly different musical paths. But both have been guided by their time honky tonking in Texas in the early 90s. For Trevor, it was as a kid on the dance floor, mystified by a good band keeping the two-steppers spinning. For Mary, it was as a guitar-slinging, fire-spitting… Read More →
1 event,
Nights with Tim *9pm
Nights with Tim *9pm
Our every 4th Wednesday resident DJ spinning who knows what, but you're bound to love it.
1 event,
In the Trees (A Kate Bush Tribute) w. Jon Rodine Trio
In the Trees (A Kate Bush Tribute) w. Jon Rodine Trio
In the Trees is a 5-piece Kate Bush tribute band that plays a wide selection of songs from her decades long career! https://www.instagram.com/p/CeUS2knM3vc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== +++++++ Drawing on sources like Dan Penn, Doug Sahm, Bob Dylan and beyond, Jon Rodine's music is songdriven, a blend of Americana, groove-oriented rock’n’roll and country soul. His latest album “Last Star”--his… Read More →
1 event,
Matt Caflisch w. The What-Have-Yous
Matt Caflisch w. The What-Have-Yous
Matt Caflisch and his band of aces bring their power-pop and heartland stylings to life on the live stage. The music video for "Simple Wide Trailer" from his 2020 debut, Runaway, racked up YouTube views, critical praise (Christgau), and airplay on 89.3 The Current. Matt's new material features concept songs about icons large and small… Read More →
3 events,
The Sunny Era w. The Harry’s, Robin Kyle (of Valet)
The Sunny Era w. The Harry’s, Robin Kyle (of Valet)
The Sunny Era creates music with an expansive dynamic range, both musically and emotionally. Featuring rich vocal harmonies and musical textures with tunes that include violin and pedal steel guitar. Website: https://www.thesunnyera.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSunnyEra/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesunnyera/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thesunnyera Bandcamp: https://thesunnyera.bandcamp.com/ ++++++ Robin Kyle was born in Belfast Northern Ireland in the midst of the "troubles"… Read More →
Crescent Moon + Big Trouble
Crescent Moon + Big Trouble
"The music Crescent Moon, aka Alexei, and Big Trouble started making together back in 2007 is some of my favorite music I've ever been apart of in my career. Practicing "Broken Dishes" for the first time is still one of the peaks of my life. Period." - Sean McPherson "This is going to be such… Read More →
