The White Squirrel Bar

ThoughtCast w. Internet Dating & Pinched
2026-07-27 21:00 - 2026-07-28 00:00 (America/Chicago)
ThoughtCast — @thoughtcastmusic
Internet Dating — @internetdating_
Pinched

The Twang Express
2026-07-28 18:00 - 20:00
The Twang Express returns! Featuring Luke Kramer (guitar, vocals), Dan “The Real Deal” Neale (guitar, vocals), Scott Wenum (drums, vocals), Dan Lowinger (bass) and special guest steel guitar legend Ken Wilson! Two sets of country gold!

Dread Spells w. Physics & Neptune IV
2026-07-28 21:00 - 2026-07-29 00:00

Frank the Bald Guy
2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00

Joe Finstrom w. Flutes & Low, Boots & Needles
2026-07-29 21:00 - 2026-07-30 00:00
Joe Finstrom is a Minneapolis based songwriter, musician and audio engineer. His most recent project is a folk inspired EP with americana and grunge influences. As a songwriter Joe is inspired by experiences rooted in personal connection brought to life in music through the lens of growth and understanding. Musically he draws from a wide variety of styles and genres from popular to classical.
As a cellist and bass player Joe has been involved in bands and orchestras in the area since 2006. He also released an indie-pop record in 2022 under the name Vincent van Beethoven which was played on national indie radio and received positive reviews. As an audio engineer Joe has worked freelance and is also the owner of Peachy Gnome, a local audio studio. He also teaches private music lessons at Music Lab in South Minneapolis.

Flutes & Low is the folk duo project of Ben Pichler and Cambria Haen. Since meeting and playing music together in Duluth, they have put their musical talents together to create lush sounds and memorable melodies. Deeply influenced by the rich landscapes of the Midwest, their music is pastoral as it is touching.

Inspiration is drawn from artists like Bon Iver, Damien Rice, Penny and Sparrow, Bonny Light Horseman, and Iron and Wine. Flutes & Low relies on the beauty of a simple arrangement, traditional folk structures, and the power that music can hold with few instruments and two voices.
The pair’s name-sake comes from the Gerard Manley Hopkins poem “Inversnaid”. The poem’s moody natural elements bear a striking resemblance to the frigid midwest environment that has shaped the band’s upbringing.
The pair has just completed a new debut album. The self-produced 11-song record titled “Lay Fallow” is set to release this spring on March 20th, 2025.

Boots & Needles combines the talents of Lauren Asheim and Dallas Cornell and features Vintage Country, Traditional, and Rockabilly vibes. You may recognize Lauren from past bands including The Hula Peppers and Slippery People. She has also trod the boards as an actor and vocalist all over the Twin Cities including the Guthrie Theater, the History Theater, Mixed Precipitation and more. Dallas brings a wealth of musical skills and an eye for design to the duo and also plays with the Cornell Power Service. Known as the “human metronome” and a skilled sewing artist, he is full of surprises. On lead guitar is the incomparable Darryl Cornell! On fiddle and vocals is the fabulous Aubrey Weger! On bass is the very solid and creative Makai Catudio! They aim to share their love of all things country with some sparkles and dirt and a few more unexpected pairings along the way…

Vittorio & the Bridges w. Elour
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00
magine Bruce Springsteen and the Beatles meeting up with U2 and Fleming Lips, add Italian influences such as Vasco Rossi and Lucio Dalla, and you get the original mediterranean infused pop melodies from Vittorio and the Bridges, bridging generations, cultures and geographies
www.vittorioandthebridges.com
Check out my latest single Friday Night: https://open.spotify.com/track/6nf1cVWTxHmAl3YoTWstMv?si=b7e28083c92a4db0

Emotions erupt in ELOUR’s punk-edged Femme Rock, resulting in catharsis and empowerment. ELOUR features the alluring songs, vocals, and stage presence of classically trained Elizabeth Ghandour.
ELOUR (pronounced “allure”) is what Elizabeth Ghandour categorizes as Femme Rock. Elizabeth’s direct lyrics, diverse background and classically trained voice, backed by master players including Ned Barclay on lead guitar, Anita Cracauer on keys, Joe Scarpellino on bass, Ryan Vee on drums, and Brody Kucera on percussion, pushes sonic boundaries for a raucous, rebellious, and yet very stylish sound that is simultaneously new yet familiar, and terrifically energizing.

Valors w. Grieving Pines & The Makeouts
2026-07-30 21:00 - 2026-07-31 00:00
9pm – The Makeouts
10pm – Valors
11pm – The Grieving Pines

The Makeouts
Make Keene is the singer and songwriter of The (somewhat eponymously named) Makeouts. Since the debut EP, 2019’s HAYMAKER, The Makeouts have been known for what Keene calls “rock n roll noir”. With a deep voice that rolls with messy but handsome guitars and drums, Make professes his love of American music with imperfect grandeur. All of this comes to a climax in the Makeouts first album, BEWARE THE FLOWERS (2024). In 2026, the Makeouts are back with a new lineup and a raw, no frills sound that shows off the strength of the band with the song Concrete Cadillac.

Valors
Minneapolis loud boys, Valors, are Ian Valor (vocals/guitar), Tanner Montague (drums), and Chad Hofland (bass). Their first album, Everyday Saints, was produced by the band and recorded by Adam Tucker at Signaturetone Recording. Since then, the band has continued to lean into the grime with energetic live shows that have made them a staple in the Twin Cities dive bar scene. They wear the power trio badge as a point of pride. For them, there’s something sacred about distilling that rock n roll sound down to its core elements and pushing it until there’s nothing left in the tank. Their latest album, To All Who Celebrate, is no frills, in your face rock n roll that is thumpy, fast, and exciting.

The Grieving Pines are a hard hitting three piece classic rock band from the Twin Cities with a strong focus on bringing their audience an experience of twisting riffs, piercing leads, and a tone of rock n roll attitude.

John Magnuson Trio Album Release Celebration
2026-07-31 18:00 - 20:00
Album Release Celebration
John Magnuson Trio+
with Tom Schaefer, Tim Hennessy, and Erik Lillestol

James Kennedy w. Sarah Noel Simon & High and Low
2026-07-31 21:00 - 2026-08-01 00:00

Jesse Irwin w. Joe Carey, Ross Bell
2026-08-01 13:00 - 16:00

Macro Man w. Human Sex
2026-08-01 18:00 - 20:00

Society Green w. 23 Watts, Modern Wildlife
2026-08-01 21:00 - 2026-08-02 00:00

Joe Nicola w. Dakota Dave Hull & Frannie Crego
2026-08-02 13:00 - 16:00
Dakota Dave Hull & Joe Nicola 2-4pm
Opening Act Frannie Crego 1pm

“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.”

Hailed by everyone from Dave Van Ronk to Doc Watson, from the Washington Post to Downbeat to fRoots, Dakota Dave Hull’s guitar style spans a wide musical geography to create an infectious, uniquely personal blend of jazz, ragtime, folk, blues, Western swing, and vintage pop. Dakota Dave is a restlessly curious, adventurous traveler along the broad highway of America’s music. In his playing the masters speak, but in a vocabulary that is Dave’s alone: alternatively mirthful and moving, always melodic.

Devil Dodger
2026-08-02 18:00 - 20:00

Clog w. Rock Melon
2026-08-02 21:00 - 2026-08-03 00:00

The Harlow Pennies w. Tarias And The Sound
2026-08-03 18:00 - 20:00
The Harlow Pennies are an indie band rooted in rural Minnesota, blending pop, rock, and folk into a sound that is both grounded and expansive. Known for their atmospheric imagery and literary lyrics, The Harlow Pennies will take you on a musical journey that will linger forever.

Tarias and the Sound is a Minnesota-based fusion blues project, built around live collaboration. Each performance features a rotating lineup of Minnesota musicians, blending blues, jazz, rock, R & B, and funk into a one-of-a- kind experience shaped by the room and the audience.

Metal Mondays
2026-08-03 21:00 - 2026-08-04 00:00

Thomas Sticha
2026-08-04 18:00 - 20:00

Alex & Toke's (Pullstring) Acoustic Tuesdays: Ft. Daisy Forester, Keep For Cheap (Acoustic)
2026-08-04 21:00 - 2026-08-05 00:00
Alex and Toke (from Pullstring)
Autumn Vagel (from Keep for Cheap)
Daisy Forester (from Oister Boy, Sallyforth, and Favourite Girl)

The Second Stringers w. Special Guests
2026-08-05 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.

Marty Foul w. Aestis, Renegade Escape
2026-08-05 21:00 - 2026-08-06 00:00

Heavy Thur presents Gypsy Wizard Queen
2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:00

Shot Down in Flames w. Bleak Sabbath & System 13
2026-08-06 21:00 - 2026-08-07 00:00

Helen w. Joan of Profile
2026-08-07 18:00 - 20:00
Helen is a pop singer-songwriter based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Known for her clever, witty, and relatable lyrics, her songwriting employs the storytelling traditions rooted in country and Americana and sets them to a modern pop production. Drawing on the universal experiences of girlhood, dating, and surviving your 20s, she connects with her audience through acknowledging the emotions, fears, and desires that many are afraid to say out loud.
Joan of Profile is a versatile female-fronted band with songs that have strong story-telling lyrical content set to the musical background of a modern alternative sound with pop sensibilities and energy. The members each bring unique influences to the music from folk, to hard rock, to country, which all help to create a dynamic live set that keeps an audience engaged. They are willing to rise to the occasion and play a Tuesday night show like it’s a sold-out arena tour; every show is special and every show attracts and demands attention.

Taylor Ray & the Fits w. Other Stars
2026-08-07 21:00 - 2026-08-08 00:00

Fort Road Folk Fest
2026-08-08 13:00 - 2026-08-09 00:00
Patio Stage aka Magnolia Bandshell:
1-Ferris Wheel Moon
2-Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
3-Cole Diamond Band
4-Martin Devaney and Friends
5-Mother Banjo
6:40-Matt Caflisch Band

Inside Stage:
8-Railroad Island
9-Mary Cutrufello Band
10-Devil Dodger
11-Ryan Traster

ART Dept
2026-08-09 13:00 - 16:00

Uncle Monkey
2026-08-09 18:00 - 20:00

Open Jam
2026-08-09 21:00 - 2026-08-10 00:00

Mumblin' Drew's Oldfangled Orchestrators
2026-08-10 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/
