The White Squirrel Bar

Frank the Bald Guy
2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)

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…

Vittorior
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00

Valors w. Grieving Pines, Bitchslap
2026-07-30 21:00 - 2026-07-31 00:00

John Magnuson Trio
2026-07-31 18:00 - 20:00

James Kennedy
2026-07-31 21:00 - 2026-08-01 00:00

Joe Nicola w. tba
2026-08-02 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.”

Emmy Woods
2026-08-02 18:00 - 20:00
Special Sunday outside edition

The Harlow Pennies
2026-08-03 18:00 - 20:00

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.

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

Helen Johnson
2026-08-07 18:00 - 20:00

Jared McCloud
2026-08-07 21:00 - 2026-08-08 00:00

Fort Road Folk Fest
2026-08-08 13:00 - 23:30

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

The AlgoRhythms w. 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/

Osenya W. Spectres of Desire, Magenta Vice
2026-08-10 21:00 - 2026-08-11 00:00
Osenya is a Minneapolis-based artist that creates colorful synthpop infused with art-pop experimentation.
Blending lush vocal harmonies, sparkling synthesizers, and off-kilter arrangements, their music lives in a space that's dreamy,
quirky, playful and fun.

Spectres of Desire is a solo electronic project from Minneapolis that explores the sonic margins of synthpop with a DIY punk
spirit. The project seethes with despair yet offers listeners a beacon of earnestness in a world full of snake oil salesmen.
Themes of loss, abandonment, yearning, and reclamation of the self permeate the work. The live set presents music as a
dialectic, where a base of repurposed hardware colors and conditions the ephemeral superstructure of software synthesizers.
Spectres of Desire offers a glimmer of hope amidst a collapsing world.

Approaching synthwave as a band rather than as producers, Magenta Vice focuses on live hardware performance,
working without the use of DAW's. Heavily influenced by Italo disco, electro, and Hi NRG, as well as 70's German
kosmische musik, Magenta Vice offers a wide range of moods, blending sounds of past and present.

The Dans w. Special Guests
2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:00

Alex & Toke's (Pullstring) Acoustic Tuesdays: Ft. Clovers Daughter, Colin Campbell (The Shackletons)
2026-08-11 21:00 - 2026-08-12 00:00

Paul Bergen
2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00

Cole Diamond's Whiskey Wednesdays
2026-08-12 21:00 - 23:00

The Roundabouts
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00

Pelicant
2026-08-13 21:00 - 2026-08-14 00:00

The Thirsty River
2026-08-14 18:00 - 20:00
The Thirsty River is a folk | bluegrass | Americana band from the Twin Cities who have been quietly gaining a following playing bars, breweries, events and festivals all around the upper midwest over the past 10+ years (but who’s counting). Their third studio album, Junk Drawer, was released this year and has been featured on curated playlists such as GemsOnVHS monthly playlist and Spotify’s editorial “New Grass” playlist. Junk Drawer is a collection of songs, much like the items in our very own junk drawers, that haven’t fit into any other projects but still serve a greater purpose.

This 5-piece encompasses intimate yet energetic performances with dynamic harmonies and inevitable onstage banter. Brothers Jake (Guitar) & Evan (Banjo) lead in vocals, with third brother Ben (mandolin & fiddle), Dave (keys & washboard), and Mike (bass) filling in those harmonies that people apparently enjoy. The Thirsty River has an undeniable passion that is constantly pushing the limits of Americana music both you and your grandpa will enjoy.

Suzy Plays Guitar w. Blue Red Roses, Rachel Melby
2026-08-14 21:00 - 2026-08-15 00:00
Join SPG and friends at the White Squirrel for cocktails and music.

SPG:
This dynamic duo provides a unique sound featuring both rhythm and lead guitar over lush vocals. Kelsey and Tricia have written over 30 original songs together and have been performing side by side for over 9 years.

Blue Red Roses:
Blue Red Roses is a husband-and-wife acoustic duo from rural Minnesota known for their upbeat energy and breathtaking harmonies. Expect strong lead vocals and stripped-down instrumentation from this duo. They bring a warm, feel-good vibe that nods to the sounds of the late ’60s and early ’70s, blending acoustic guitar and tight harmony singing into an easygoing, memorable set that leaves the stage electric and the dance floor well used.

Rachel Melby:
Rachel Melby is a local singer/songwriter living in the Twin Cities. She is originally from Steamboat Springs Colorado. Her music brings an Indie vibe that welcomes everyone to share the groove.

120 Minutes
2026-08-15 18:00 - 20:00
