Kneeland & Moreno Residency w. Daniel Johannes & Rachel Wyre
2025-09-30 21:00 - 2025-10-01 00:00 (America/Chicago)

The Second Stringers w. Special Guests
2025-10-01 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.

Artificial Sweetener: A Hunny Bear Residency w. Chroma, B' N The Spice Cabinet
2025-10-01 21:00 - 2025-10-02 00:00

Chris Davies & The Afterparty w. The Appetizers
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:00
Chris Davies and The Afterparty signifies the continuation and spirit that came after The
Promise Land Band’s historic performance at the First Avenue owned Turf Club on
January 11, 2019. They are a band based in the Twin Cities known for their splendid mix
of americana and pop. Chris Davies & The Afterparty have been enjoyed by audiences
from the 7 th Street Entry to the Surf Ballroom. Their performances are highly entertaining
and rich in original material. The Afterparty features Dan Baker on bass, Larissa Beck on
background vocals and Tambourine and Joe Nelson on Mandolin. Occasionally they are
also joined by Ben Lohrding on drums.

The Over-Unders w. Creechers, John Forest & the Model Citizens
2025-10-02 21:00 - 2025-10-03 00:00

Wren & Wilde w. J.EM
2025-10-03 18:00 - 20:00

The Harrys w. Middle States, Billy Dankert & Andy Jensen
2025-10-03 21:00 - 2025-10-04 00:00

Superfloor w. Glass & Dick Williams Folk
2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:00

Poor John Candy w. Dirtbike Boyfriend & Dwell
2025-10-04 18:00 - 20:00

The Hell & The Quiet
2025-10-04 21:00 - 2025-10-05 00:00

Mere Kats w. The John Magnuson Trio
2025-10-05 18:00 - 20:00

Miss Christine w. Eldest Daughter & Joe Bartel
2025-10-05 21:00 - 2025-10-06 00:00

BrotherWonder w. Halle Hanson
2025-10-06 18:00 - 20:00
BrotherWonder is a band hailing from Minnesota. Composed of the two brothers Hunter and Drake, they strive to blend heartfelt melodies and thoughtful lyrics drawn from their lives as both individuals and as brothers. Some artists that inspire them in creativity are Coldplay, The Beatles and John Mark McMillan.

Halle Hanson is a singer-songwriter from the greater Minneapolis area. She grew up in a musical family and starting really diving in on her own during her teen years. Her music has been described as “sad girl with a smile” exploring themes of heartbreak and longing woven together with melancholic melodies.

Taylor James Donskey w. The Daily Norm, Jon Elconin
2025-10-06 21:00 - 2025-10-07 00:00

Tony Cuchetti
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00
Tony Cuchetti w/Blair Krivanek (guitar), Andrew Bartelson (drums), Dan Lowinger (bass)

Steeped in American roots and soul music, Minnesota-based singer-songwriter Tony Cuchetti approaches songwriting in an honest, relatable fashion, inspired by country and folk music in particular. Storytelling is key to Cuchetti’s brand of songwriting, following in the footsteps of songwriters like Kris Kristofferson, Guy Clark, and Townes Van Zandt, each of whom combine compelling details and situations with music, creation a visceral emotional connection with listeners.
A working class musician who sings about his own lived experiences, Cuchetti grew up in a traveling musical family, which provided him a myriad of creative experiences that have shaped his writing style and rustic soulful sound. Hailing from Red Wing, a town in southern Minnesota, Cuchetti travels around the state playing 200+ shows a year, both solo and with his full band, and he has become a mainstay in the local Twin Cities and regional music scenes.

Dan Lowinger, a transplant from Portland, OR, is a guitarist steeped in the tradition of Western swing and classic country. Since moving to the Twin Cities in 2017, Dan has become a fixture in the local country and Americana scene, playing on a regular basis with all star Western swing band Honky Tonk Jump, and country rockers Cole Diamond, while also sharing the stage with local greats, Martin Zellar (Gear Daddies), Tony Andreason (The Trashmen), Pat Donohue (Prairie Home Companion) and many others! He has performed regionally and toured nationally with many different country and swing bands from the Pacific Northwest including: The Barn Door Slammers, Ralph Carney’s Pepper Grinders, Vince Mira, and Western Centuries.

Sammie Jean Cohen Tuesday Night Residency
2025-10-07 21:00 - 2025-10-08 00:00, 2025-10-14 21:00 - 2025-10-15 00:00

Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers
2025-10-08 18:00 - 20:00

Cole Diamond's Whiskey Wednesdays
2025-10-08 21:00 - 2025-10-09 00:00

Thomas Sticha
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00

Guest Rooms w. Modern Wyldlife & Ramson
2025-10-09 21:00 - 2025-10-10 00:00
Modern Wildlife – is a paranoid indie rock band that is raw and compelling.

Ramson – Drawing from mutual influence and embracing volume as a three-piece, Ramson strives for a uniquely familiar sound reminiscent of a new memory.

Guest Rooms – melodic harmony-driven alt-rock that can sometimes shake the room or quietly pull at your heartstrings.

The Flying T w. The Roe Family Singers
2025-10-10 18:00 - 20:00

Death Makes Time w. Weald, Threads Electric
2025-10-10 21:00 - 2025-10-11 00:00

Lucinda Williams Tribute with Carolyn Young & The East Lake Jazz Workshop
2025-10-11 13:00 - 16:00
Carolyn Young sings many popular and deep cuts from the catalog of Lucinda Williams… with an opening set from the East Lake Jazz Workshop.

Economic Headwinds w. The Comebacks
2025-10-11 18:00 - 20:00
Officially formed in early 2024 after meeting at a local music school—proving that rock and roll knows no age limit! The Comebacks take you on a musical journey that’s all about good vibes and rediscovering old favorites!

They have everything from the classic hits of Fleetwood Mac, to the rocking vibes of Bon Jovi and the iconic sounds of Blondie, to more modern hits like HAIM and Lake Street Dive.

Website – The Comebacks MN | Cover Band St Paul
Instagram – Instagram

Economic Headwinds was formed in May of 2025 by ex-Google affiliate employees, looking to relinquish themselves from the handcuffs of their corporate day jobs. They are a small group of Pop-Punk-loving freaks ready to have a good time. Come celebrate mediocrity with them, as they cheers the weekend before sitting back in on many meetings that could have been emails.
Facebook – Facebook
Instagram – Instagram

The Sounds Of Many w. Magic Castles, Paul Cerar
2025-10-11 21:00 - 2025-10-12 00:00

Sounds of Schmidt Art Crawl
2025-10-12 12:00 - 2025-10-13 00:00
1:00pm: Filthy Kittens
2:00pm: Sam Graber Band
3:00pm: J-mo on the Beat & The J-Lighters
4:00pm: Emma Jane
5:00pm: Devotion
6:00pm: Scarlett Woods
7:00pm: Casandra Johnson – Astronomy Town
8:00pm: Shawn Kraft – Halfway Down
9:00pm: Labrador Wild
10:00pm: Jeffrey Becker and the Gentlemen
11:00pm: Andrew Dimenstein

Filthy Kittens:

Filthy Kittens is a Twin Cities-based band consisting of Hank James, Mitchell Nelson, and Mason Swanson. Their most recent release ‘Thinking of You’ is an EP that thoroughly represents their approachable melodies and light, alt-pop energy. The band originally formed in 2022 and quickly assembled an album of folk rock-leaning songs about love, small towns, childhood, and politics.

J-Mo On The Beat & The J-Lighters:

Hailing from Saint Paul, Minnesota, Jamie’s music effortlessly blends the classic 50s and 60s vibes with contemporary rock and pop elements, creating a unique and captivating sound. Influenced by legendary artists such as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Cliff Richard, and Billy Fury, Jamie’s musical journey began at a tender age with dancing, eventually blossoming into a fervent desire to become a music artist during his high school years.
With the unwavering support of his talented backing band, The J-Lighters, who skillfully capture the essence of the 50s sound, Jamie confidently ventures into the music scene.

Emma Jane:

Emma Jane has been performing since she was three years old. She has entertained audiences by singing, dancing, and playing guitar throughout the Midwest and Nashville. Emma is a proud graduate of St. Olaf College, holding degrees in English and Studio Art. Her self recorded E.P., “Here & Now”, released in April 2021 and included four original songs. Emma’s style reflects her authentic nature and desire to expand her horizons. A Wisconsin native, she currently resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota and enjoys performing around the Twin Cities, exploring the nightlife, and spending time outside in the beautiful nature.

Devotion:

Devotion is an original R&B/Rock/Jazz Fusion group bringing unique arrangements with a familiar sound.

Skarlett Woods:

Minnesota-based Singer-Songwriter and 7-string guitarist Skarlett Woods can only be placed in one musical category: powerful. She weaves together the rich tapestry of Americana sounds- Folk, Roots, Rock ’n Roll and Alt-Country- making each song seemingly simple yet deeply engaging. Her original work can be daring and Jazzy like early 1970’s Joni Mitchell, poetic like Bob Dylan, sweet and sexy like Norah Jones or laced with Americana like Brandi Carlile.

Cassandra Johnson:

Cassandra is a singer/songwriter and self taught guitarist who found her way to St. Paul from the prairies of Western North Dakota. She has blended her influences of indie, jazz, americana-folk, and soul into a cohesive sound all her own. She elevates her moving melodies and autobiographical lyrics with rich guitar arrangements so that every song feels like a little world unto itself. Cassandra also plays lead guitar in local band, Astronomy Town.
Labrador Wild:
Formed in 2022 by singer Antonio Juarez
and guitarist Spencer Runde, Labrador Wild
soon evolved into a five piece after the
inclusion of Posheeda Noor, Neha Sunkum and Andy Schmitz

With a creative focus on cohesive and
dramatic compositions, the groups sound is
characterized by hypnotic instrumentals
high-energy choruses, and powerful vocals.
Influenced by a wide variety of rock artists
from the 60s to the present day, Labrador
Wild aims to replicate nothing, but
welcomes all influence.

Jeffry Becker & The Gentlemen:

Jeffry Becker is an accomplished singer-songwriter, guitarist, who has fronted several original bands.
His songs are timeless and unique, poetically following characters and themes through journeys of hope, love, loss and triumph of the soul, all with an unwavering musical ethos that is never shy of catchy hooks and unexpected turns. His new band Jeffry Becker and The Gentlemen, are celebrating the new vinyl lp release, Spin, with a powerfully joyful, and inspiring live show.

Andrew Dimenstein:

Indie Folk Artist originally from Connecticut but has been calling Minnesota his home for 10 years.

Mumblin' Drew's Oldfangled Orchestrators
2025-10-13 18:00 - 20:00

Close to Toast w. Junior Choir & Portside Dive
2025-10-13 21:00 - 2025-10-14 00:00
– Close to Toast @closetotoastband
– Alt-rock band
– Junior Choir @juniorchoir
– Indie/punk/pop band
– Portside Dive @portsidedive
– Solo pop/punk solo project

DL4
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00
The DL4 w/ special guest Ray Barnard!

Come on out for 2 sets of country and soul!

Before Ray Barnard began his solo career fronting one of the twin cities best roots soul combos, he led the roots-rock group The Copperheads for twelve years. The group released three albums and was known for mixing Country and R&B. The Copperheads also played high profile shows with Junior Brown, Chris Scruggs, Rosie Flores, the Iguanas, Randy Weeks, Charlie Robison, Shooter Jennings, Ty Herndon, Jack Ingram, the Oak Ridge Boys.
Barnard also played sideman for Frederick Thomas & Natural Selection, along with Minneapolis-Saint Paul acts such as In2ition, Bill Geezy, Molly Maher, Paul Bergen, Dan Lowinger, Becky Kapell, and Erik Koskinen.
