The White Squirrel Bar

Thomas Sticha
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)

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

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

Canadian Girlfriend W. Ausgang City
2026-05-03 21:00 - 2026-05-04 00:00

GALACTIC COWBOY ORCHESTRA
2026-05-03 18:00 - 20:00
GALACTIC COWBOY ORCHESTRA was started in 2009 by founding member/bass player John Wright. The band was born out of a desire to play technically challenging music derived from John’s influences ranging from Mahavishnu Orchestra, The Dixie Dregs and King Crimson, to name a few. Wright enlisted the aid of guitarist Dan Neale, who brought to the table many deep Jazz influences in his advanced playing and composing style. Along with the band’s first drummer, Mark O’Day, the beginnings of Galactic Cowboy Orchestra were found. Soon after, violinist (and John’s wife) Lisi Wright joined the band with her aggressive “electric guitar player plays violin” style and engaging stage presence to complete the band’s sound and look. Fast forward 16 years: 6 studio releases (and one live), 3 Downbeat Nominations, a Minnesota Arts Tour Grant, collaborations with symphony orchestras, thousands of miles of touring and the band is just getting started.
2025 sees the GCO with a new studio release and a stronger than ever commitment to create the ultimate musical moment between the players and the audience with their Art Rock/Jazz Fusion creations.

Joe Nicola w. Rockabilly Mayhem!
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00
“Joe Nicola is a virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist whose expressive technique and emotive playing have captivated audiences across the globe. With a musical career spanning over two decades, Joe has honed a distinctive sound that blends intricate fingerpicking, melodic inventiveness, and a deep connection to his musical roots. Drawing inspiration from folk, blues, classical, and contemporary acoustic traditions, his compositions tell stories that resonate on a deeply personal level.”

“Rockabilly Mayhem! is the most dangerous Rockabilly band north of the Mason Dixon Line! Playing Rock-N-Roll from the 1950’s with a twist.”

Dojo Saints w. Duck Bomb & UAGM
2026-05-02 21:00 - 2026-05-03 00:00

North Country Singers
2026-05-02 18:00 - 20:00

The Angry Line Cook
2026-05-02 17:00 - 22:00
The Best Smash Burgers in town!

Creekside Ruffians w. Sidewalk Diamonds, Access Otherwise
2026-05-02 13:00 - 16:00
The Creekside Ruffians–Steve Alpers, Paul Jones, and Keith Pille–comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable with their rude (the good kind of rude!), spirited country-inflected post-punk. They might come across as chill, mild-mannered guys, but the music is anything but. (creeksideruffians.com)

Sidewalk Diamonds–Forged through friendship and a love of music, Sidewalk Diamonds play “Garage Americana,” a soulful blend of rock and Americana with a raucous spirit. The band’s name is a nod to the John Prine lyric, “from the diamonds on the sidewalk, to the dirt in the gutter,” encapsulating the group’s balance between grit and grace. That duality shines through in their music, led by the unmistakable vocal harmonies of Beth and Tony, who share a mutual admiration for artists like Neko Case and PJ Harvey.

Access Otherwise are Wade Kolata, Joe Plummer, Sam Ridenour, and Mark Kalar. Playing groove-based instrumental rock, they create the soundtrack for late-night movies that never were. https://accessotherwise.bandcamp.com/

Yoga with Pete
2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:00

The Value of Human Life w. Massive Green & Drift Pattern
2026-05-01 21:00 - 2026-05-02 00:00

Destiny To Funk ft. Keyez Williams
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:00
Destiny to Funk comes in loud, with hard-hitting grooves and a genre-smashing sound. The band pays homage to Betty Davis, Marlena Shaw, and other female funk forces with an explosive energy that is entirely its own. It’s funk turned all the way up—unfiltered, unpredictable, and impossible to ignore.

Keyez Williams is a multi-instrumentalist from South Minneapolis and founder of The Ryte Vybe Trybe. He brings to the table over 40 years of performance history. Keyez just may be someone you’d want to listen to…..

Three on a Match w. Logan Luther & The Road Home
2026-04-30 21:00 - 2026-05-01 00:00
3 on a Match:
Three on a Match features; Anthony Mark guitar and vocals, Alissa Jacobsen fiddle, and Matt Evans percussion. Together they play their favorite songs from the likes of Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and the Beatles to classic standards of Bluegrass and Americana and beyond. Together their sound is a whirlwind of fiery fiddle, soulful grooves and some of the greatest songs ever written. Hope to see you there!

Logan Luther and the Road Home:

Logan Luther is a Minneapolis-based soul-funk songwriter whose music bridges vintage grooves and contemporary storytelling. Growing up on ’90s hip-hop and R&B, the samples in those records introduced him to artists like Sly & The Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Parliament-Funkadelic, and Prince.
Blending warm analog textures, deep funk pocket, and sharp hooks, Luther writes from lived experience: self-doubt and resilience, love and loss, and the strange humor that shows up mid-rebuild. Whether in the studio or onstage with Road Home—his trio formed through over a decade of musical partnership—his performances are built on groove, feel, and connection.

Websites:

Three on a Match

Logan Luther | Minneapolis Soul-Funk Songwriter

Shotgun Johnny w. Samuel John Band
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00
Formed in St. Paul in 2025, Shotgun Johnny is a Southern rock, blues n’ country that packs a punch!

https://shotgun.johnny.band/

@shotgun_johnny_band

The Samuel John Band is a dynamic country rock ensemble rooted in the heart of Minnesota. Hailing from the small town of Braham, MN, Samuel John found his musical calling through the inspiring performances of his mother, a pianist and vocalist, and witnessing his brother Ben drum for a touring country band. Samuel, also a frequent concert-goer, drew inspiration from watching his favorite songwriters in the independent country and rock scene. Joined by longtime friend Jake Abel on bass, whose experience spans multiple bands, and meeting Brandon Nelson, the lead guitarist, through spontaneous jams at the Monday night Terminal Bar open sessions in Minneapolis, the band found its core. John Wander, previously collaborating with Brandon, completed the lineup on drums. Together, they’re doing their best to create an authentic and original country rock sound.

Record Prophets w. The Owl Eyes, Threads Electric
2026-04-29 21:00 - 2026-04-30 00:00

Helen & Jada Lafrance
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00
– Helen –
Helen is an emerging singer-songwriter currently based in Minneapolis, MN. Her music
features modern pop production and elements of rock and is characterized by
confessional lyricism and storytelling traditions rooted in country and Americana.
Helen released her first single, “When the Heartbreak Comes,” in November of 2022,
her five-song EP “Confessions of a Girl in Love” in October of 2023, and her latest
single “Waste of Time” in April 2025. Helen fronts her five-piece band with guitar in hand
or from behind the keyboard, delivering emotionally moving performances that feel
intimate yet powerful. Her band also performs covers by beloved artists such as Taylor
Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Phoebe Bridgers. Helen is constantly developing her artistry
and working on new projects, so stay tuned for her next release. When she is not busy
writing, producing, or rehearsing, you can find her at home with her cat, Peggy.
– Jada LaFrance –
Jada LaFrance is an independent artist from southern Minnesota. She is the lead
singer, songwriter, engineer & producer, for her Rock-Pop act, “Jada LaFrance.”
Jada writes & produces music with hooky melodies & a dramatic, powerful edge. A little
pop, a little rock, theatrics, and dramatics galore. LaFrance has a Bachelors of Science
in Music Industry with an emphasis in songwriting & production. She has been
producing & releasing music under her own name, and for other MN artists consistently
since 2019. When it comes to her band, the primary musical collaborator and co- writer
behind LaFrance’s sound is lead guitarist, composer, and audio engineer Troy Wyman,
drummer Will Keebler, and rhythm guitarist Dan Kurtz.

Sparrowhawk w. Speed Riders & Raspberry Tart
2026-04-28 21:00 - 2026-04-29 00:00

Doug Otto & Friends
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00
Doug Otto and Friends. Featuring Nick Salisbury, Chris Gray, and Dan Lowinger. Two sets of Country and Blues!

Rent Relief Benefit Show ft: Silver Or Lead, Stacy Vice, GLURGE, & more
2026-04-27 21:00 - 2026-04-28 00:00

The Midnight Movers
2026-04-27 18:00 - 20:00
The Midnight Movers

Led by Ray Barnard (vocal/keys) and Dan Lowinger (guitar), The Midnight Movers, a country soul combo, features some of the twin cities best including Noah Levy (Drums), Nick Salisbury (Bass), and Joe Savage (Pedal Steel). Along with playing some of Ray’s originals tunes, they’ll be covering classics by Charlie Rich, Elvis, Arthur Alexander, Booker T and the MG’s, Lonnie Mack, Solomon Burke, Bobby Womack, The Isley Brothers, The Band, Tom Waits, and others!!

Vice Chair w. The Driftless Area & Dread Spells
2026-04-26 21:00 - 2026-04-27 00:00
9pm Vice Chair
https://linktr.ee/vicechairband

A scathing sci-fi rock duo with strong post punk, psychedelic, and dark wave influences. Hot and crunchy bass lines backed by guttering guitar parts make war with a bespoke melange of chaotic beats. It’s a 1980’s hangar bay love story on acid, with a terrible attitude, and it’s ready to dive into the sun.

(We’ll use IEM’s and have a drum track/click on MacBook, see below)

10pm The Driftless Area
https://www.thedriftlessareamusic.com

Originally formed as a songwriting project to stay musically creative in between bands and life transitions, Andy Jensen and Jayce Roberts decided to record those songs and, eventually, became the Driftless Area. Playing shows as a duo around Minneapolis to get the music out there while recording the next album on their own, they crossed paths with drummer Url Hopper and bassist Rich Tudor. The Driftless Area officially added the rhythm section in the Autumn of 2023.
Their new album, Terminal Moraine, marks the end of one era and the fresh start of new stage for the Midwest Rock band influenced by their Twin Cities heroes The Jayhawks, Soul Asylum, and Gear Daddies. As The Driftless Area, they’ve created a sound reminiscent of Son Volt, Gin Blossoms, and R.E.M.

11pm Dread Spells
https://linktr.ee/dreadspells

Dread Spells is an instrumental rock band from Minneapolis, MN that formed in 2024. Featuring ethereal soundscapes, semi-abrasive rushes of energy, and multi-layered melodies, Dread Spells combines each of its members’ distinct set of influences into a coherent and fluid tapestry of sound that evokes a wide array of emotions. The band is currently working on recording a concept record about the establishment of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Minds On Fire
2026-04-26 18:30 - 20:00

Art Vandalay w. Cosmoline, Caitlin Robertson & Wildrose Fox
2026-04-26 13:00 - 16:00
Art Vandalay is a roots-rock band that blends the vintage sounds of The Band and the easy-going vibe of J.J. Cale, creating laid-back Americana music with songs that are “impossibly catchy” (Duluth News Tribune).
www.artvandalaytunes.com
Cosmoline is a Twin Cities-based roots rock and roll band focused on creating original music that reflects traditional American influences: rock, folk, and country-western.
https://cosmolinemusic.com/
Caitlin Robertson & Wildrose Fox create original folk rock, country songs that drive listeners through the narrative landscapes that Robertson sings of.
https://www.facebook.com/CaitlinRobertsonMusic/

Homeward Bound w. Baltic Avenue Neighborhood Watch, Cashmere Beige, Tim Schumann
2026-04-25 21:00 - 2026-04-26 00:00

120 Minutes
2026-04-25 18:00 - 20:00
In the halcyon days of the ‘80s and ’90s, VCRs in small towns across the country hummed quietly in the dead of the night, capturing two straight hours of music videos straight from the fringes of popular culture. Punk, new wave, college rock, indie rock, shoegaze, slowcore, grunge. 120 Minutes was MTV’s means of getting these sub- and cross-genres on the airwaves, and for those of us who were teens and tweens and young adults, it was our introduction to and education about music beyond the limits of the Top 20 Countdown.
120 Minutes — the tribute band — is our means of honoring and reliving those days.

Conor Lee w. Matt McIntyre, Audrey Q
2026-04-25 13:00 - 16:00
Shaped by years as a sideman, Conor Lee music draws influence from the vast worlds of alternative rock, pop, and contemporary jazz music. His guitar driven instrumental music explores themes of nostalgia, soul-searching, escapism, and navigating hardship. Lee’s music has been played on The Current, KFAI, and Prairie Public Broadcasting.
The Matt McIntyre trio is an original jazz trio featuring Jordan Hedlund on organ and Pete Hennig on drums. Matt’s custom 8 string hybrid guitar allows him to play simultaneous bass and melodies, twisting the traditional organ trio roles. Great for fans of Garage a Trois, Delvon Lamarr, and anyone who likes progressive takes on Afro-Peruvian music.

Audrey Q writes off-kilter, classically-informed pop songs for her own voice, 3 cellos, and drums. Her songs range from dark, sparse meditations to sunny, catchy bops. Her credits as a cellist include touring with big productions like Hamilton and The Who, but as a songwriter she’s happy playing house shows and neighborhood bars. Patty Ryan and Rosa Thompson-Vieira will be joining on cellos, as well as Dave Power on drums.

Darkling I Listen w. Hadori & Desolation Plain
2026-04-24 21:00 - 2026-04-25 00:00
Darkling I Listen is a gothic post-punk duo. Synth-driven melodies and reflective lyrics create a dark and danceable sound.

Hadori is a artist and producer that uses their art to reflect their their lived experiences in the now destroyed olson town homes

Desolation Plains is a Minneapolis-based dungeon synth project blending dark ambient composition with retro, 16-bit-inspired sound design. Rooted in fantasy worldbuilding and classic RPG aesthetics, the music evokes immersive, instrumental landscapes that feel like lost soundtracks to forgotten games. With releases such as Celestial Sorcery, the project has developed a distinct identity built on lo-fi textures, melodic synth work, and expansive, otherworldly atmosphere.

The Mary Cutrufello Band
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:00
A rock and roll band! Killer harmonies, rippin’ solos, cool songs, funny
shit in between.
Hailed as a country guitarist, Mary Cutrufello grew up on East Coast
classic rock. (Yes, think Springsteen!) This tight, taut trio explores
her songs old and new with the fearless guitars, stories, and
between-song banter she’s known for.

Smokdoubt w. J-Mo On the Beat & the J-Lighters & Color Chord
2026-04-23 21:00 - 2026-04-24 00:00
