The White Squirrel Bar

Caribou Gone w. Scarlett Tangerine
2026-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)

Mammoth Moth & Unknown Legends w. Ira Haze
2026-05-16 13:00 - 16:00

Patio Yoga with Pete
2026-05-16 11:00 - 12:00

Farfaraway w. Suburban Muscle, The Hollow Doubts
2026-05-15 21:00 - 2026-05-16 00:00

Chris Holm & Friends
2026-05-15 18:00 - 20:00
Minneapolis based country blues musician Chris Holm returns to White Squirrel Bar for his Bi-Monthly 3rd Friday Chris Holm & Friends residency joined by Dan Tanz on vocals and guitar and Mike Johnson on mandolin to play their brand of old time country blues, bluegrass, folk and country music. Dan Tanz is a Minneapolis songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire who fronts the classic country band TC Ramblers and bluegrass band The West 7th Bluegrass Band. Dan and Chris collaborated on an online songwriting and recording project, Holm & Tanz, during COVID 19 lockdown and still perform together semi-regularly. Mike Johnson can be seen performing with various bands around Minneapolis, including TC Ramblers, on mandolin and pedal steel guitar.

Smokdoubt Co-Op w. The Quantum Mechanics & "SPLASH!"
2026-05-14 21:00 - 2026-05-15 00:00

Jake Hanson & Luke Enyeart
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00
Luke Enyeart and Jake Hanson are down to play some guitar. They have played with many artists over the years and now they’re playing together. Two guitars and two voices, making the choice choices. For fans of Ry Cooder, Blake Mills, and JJ Cale.

Cole Diamond's Whiskey Wednesdays
2026-05-13 21:00 - 2026-05-14 00:00, 2026-05-13 21:00 - 23:00

Paul Bergen
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00

Aestis Tuesday Night Residency w. Hurtquake, Huge If True
2026-05-12 21:00

DL4
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00
This show will feature music legend Tony Andreason from the Trashmen (Surfin’ Bird!!) and fiddle master Tom Schaefer! The DL4, which features Dan Lowinger on guitar, Dan Neale on guitar/vocals, Andrew Bartelson on drums, Erik Lillestol on bass, Tom on fiddle, will open the show with a set of instrumentals and country classics. They will then be backing Tony up on a set of country classics, featuring tunes by Merle Haggard, George Jones, and other country greats. Along with being a guitar legend, Tony is an amazing country singer and rarely plays live these days, so don’t miss this show! 6-8 and Free!

MLLT w.Landfill Harmonik
2026-05-11 21:00 - 2026-05-12 00:00
MLLT:
Go on a psychodelic shoegaze trip with MLLT’s duel swelling guitars, hypnotic beats and grooves, and air-y vocals as they build soundscapes of tension and radiant color.

Landfill Harmonik:
Challenging guitar’s reign over the kingdom of trash, They drag string music from the concert hall and into the gutter.

Mumblin' Drew's Oldfangled Orchestrators
2026-05-11 18:00 - 20:00
Mumblin’ Drew’s Oldfangled Orchestrators (MOO) are a string band from Minneapolis, MN. Purveyors of novelty, squeezed through a cheesecloth filter of eccentric entertainment, they reanimate the music of the early 20th century. Fiddle, clarinet, and saxophone weave their sound to the fringes of old-time, jazz, jug band, ragtime, and tin pan alley, while guitar and string bass hold down the rhythm. Meet MOO with an open mind, and prepare to be zazzled and zowed! You can find MOO down at the White Squirrel Bar, on W 7th Street in St. Paul, MN the 2nd Monday of every month. https://mumblindrew.com/

Open Jam
2026-05-10 21:00 - 2026-05-11 00:00

Cal Pflum
2026-05-10 18:00 - 20:00
At just 17 years old, Cal Pflum is already proving that the soul of Americana doesn’t belong to a specific generation—it belongs to anyone with a story to tell. Armed with only an acoustic guitar and a voice that carries the resonance of the greats who came before him, Cal is carving out a space in the modern country landscape with a sound that is as raw as it is refined.
Born and raised with the sounds of legends like Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Johnny Cash echoing in the background, Cal’s music bridges the gap between classic storytelling and contemporary grit. His acoustic arrangements strip away the noise, leaving behind honest lyrics and melodies that evoke the wide-open spaces of the American heartland.
Whether he is performing intimate local sets or preparing for larger stages in 2026, Cal brings a maturity to his craft that belies his age. His performances are more than just songs; they are a journey through themes of heritage, resilience, and the quiet moments of everyday life. As he enters a pivotal year in his musical journey, Cal Pflum is not just a rising name in the Americana scene—he is a reminder that the most powerful music often comes from the simplest beginnings.

Cap'n Al w. Chickaboom & Troglodyte, Ballroom Surfers
2026-05-10 13:00 - 16:00

Sweet Heat w. Nathan Walker, Thomas Richey
2026-05-09 21:00 - 2026-05-10 00:00
Nathan Walker 9:00
Sweet Heat 10:00
Thomas Richey 11:10-12:00

Giant Valley String Band w. Earnest Money
2026-05-09 18:00 - 20:00

The Get Up Mondays w. Frannie Crego
2026-05-09 13:00 - 16:00

High Tension Records Presents: Briefcase w. Loki's Folly, Farfaraway
2026-05-08 21:00 - 2026-05-09 00:00

Semi Infamous w. Sam Soderholm
2026-05-08 18:00 - 20:00
Semi Infamous combines electronic, punk, hyperpop, into a unique DIY sound right out of the Twin Ports area. Playing a variety of house shows and releasing multiple singles over the past few years, Semi Infamous has been able to continue working on their sound experimentation and live presentation. Now, Semi Infamous is gearing up for their debut EP to release later this year and is keeping the energy up for chaotic live shows! For fans of: 100 gecs, femtanyl, and The Replacements if they were around for the birth of hyperpop.

Sam Soderholm is a 21 year old non binary singer/songerwriter/producer from Mpls, based in Duluth. They make all their songs on GarageBand cuz they are stubborn. With influence from many types of folk, rock and hyper pop, they create an eclectic sound that they hope influences others to create their own art!

Piss with Style w. Ben Vogel & JWAC
2026-05-07 21:00 - 2026-05-08 00:00
If CBGB, noise rock, and the garage revival had a 3 way, their unholy love child would be donned Piss with Style. With loud, funky and emotionally charged songs, their influences span decades of rock n’ roll royalty, all while poetically creating gritty personal narratives, and grappling with both existential dread and urban decay. The Twin Cities have resurrected Piss with Style to the fear and pleasure of everyone in their wake.
30 chords and a cloud of dust –
Specializing in tightly-constructed pop songs about the messiness of life, Ben Vogel lets loose with his intricate guitar-playing and distinctly vibrant voice.
Since he abandoned academia for the rock & roll life, Vogel has cooked up a unique take on power pop with subtle accent flavors that range from prog-rock to R&B. Imagine a harder-rocking Crowded House that occasionally edges into Daryl Hall territory.
Defiantly untethered to modern trends without being overtly retro, he truly makes “pop music for people who hate pop music.”
Originally (and proudly) hailing from Spokane, Ben is currently based in Minneapolis and is working on new material for 2026.

JWAC is a three-piece rock band from Saint Paul, Minnesota, specializing in blending

funk and punk genres. Beginning as purely an acoustic band playing lengthy
improvisations, they have grown into competent songwriters and instrumentalists,
covering wide ground in a short span of songs. They are so excited to share their new
material, covers and jam sessions with the world!

Emmy Woods
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00

HUNNY BEAR W. Sonic Bloom, J-Mo On The Beat & The J-Lighters
2026-05-06 21:00 - 2026-05-07 00:00

The Second Stringers w. Special Guests
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00
The Second Stringers consists of Lars-Erik Larson on drums, Nick Salisbury on bass, and Blair Krivanek on guitar. Between the three of them they have filled out the rhythm section for groups such as Dead Man Winter, Sonny Knight and the Lakers, Ryan Bingham, Brian Fallon, Sarah Morris, Mike Munson, Jack Klatt, and many others. They play at the White Squirrel the first Wednesday of every month where they stretch out on an eclectic range of tunes from country classics, old folk songs, and deep cut soul tunes. Often they are joined by the who’s who of local songwriters as their special guests every month, where they get to show off their skills as professional sidemen. They look forward to the first Wednesday every month and they’d be thrilled if you came by to join them sometime.

Aestis Tuesday Night Residency w. The Morning Kings, Dashed
2026-05-05 21:00 - 2026-05-06 00:00

Thomas Sticha
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00

Metal Mondays
2026-05-04 21:00 - 2026-05-05 00:00

Catfish Troy
2026-05-04 18:00 - 20:00
