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3 events,
Stone Ark w. In Solid Air
Stone Ark w. In Solid Air
In Solid Air is a hard rock power trio from St Paul. Their sound combines elements of progressive blues, 70s and 90s boogie/groove rock, heavy psych, and desert rock. The group writes most of their own material but will often throw in an obscure cover by artists that range from Status Quo to White Zombie.… Read More →
2 events,
The Dan’s
The Dan’s
The 5 Dan’s return! 4 guitars, 1 accordion, one stage! It's a Dan-demic! On January 27th the Dan Lowinger and Dan Newton residency returns to the White Squirrel! This month the special guests are 3 of the twin cities best musicians, Dan Neale, Dan Gaarder, and Dan Schwalbe! This powerhouse lineup will be doing a fun… Read More →
Anything You Want w. Lily Blue, Zophia Dadlez
Anything You Want w. Lily Blue, Zophia Dadlez
ANYTHING YOU WANT began as a passion project by singer-songwriter Lena Nine and has since evolved into an unstoppable force in psychedelic indie-pop, now featuring three of the most talented musicians in the Minneapolis music scene. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of influences, including American folk and Britpop, the band delivers punchy rhythms, nostalgic… Read More →
2 events,
Ali Gray’s Country Jamboree
Ali Gray’s Country Jamboree
Come on out on Tuesday Jan 28th, for a tribute to the Darlings of Country music, featuring Ali Gray's Country Jamboree! Hear songs from the catalogs of Miss Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Tanya Tucker, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Pam Tillis, Patty Loveless and many more. We won't leave out the Kings of Country, sung by… Read More →
2 events,
Rianna Marie w. Emmy Woods, Hattie Peach
Rianna Marie w. Emmy Woods, Hattie Peach
Rianna: Rianna Marie is a folk artist based in Madison, WI. Since catching the writing bug Rianna has become hooked on capturing the world around her. Every story, feeling, and corner of what she can see. Heavily influenced by nature, her lyrics remind us that the world grows right alongside us and our stories. Rianna… Read More →
3 events,
Joe Nicola hosts Guitar-O-Rama
Joe Nicola hosts Guitar-O-Rama
"Joe Nicola is a guitarist whose fingerpicking style draws on the genres of blues, jazz, and folk music. Often compared to the playing of Leo Kottke, Leon Redbone, and Tommy Emmanuel, Nicola's instrumental acoustic album, "Guitar Music" has been praised by fans and critics alike. Joe Nicola is a virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist whose expressive technique… Read More →
3 events,
Wilkinson James w. Erik Brandt (of the Urban Hillbilly Quartet)
Wilkinson James w. Erik Brandt (of the Urban Hillbilly Quartet)
WILKINSON JAMES was born in 2008 when Liz Wilkinson and AJ Scheiber met up and merged their singing and songwriting into a musical partnership that one fan described as "the bastard o@spring of June Carter Cash and Townes Van Zandt." Somewhere along the line that duo became a full band, adding pedal steel, fiddle, and… Read More →
Smokin’ Joe w. Cold Sweat, Theyself
Smokin’ Joe w. Cold Sweat, Theyself
Smokin’ Joe (Joe Scarpellino) is a high-energy paradoxical musician specializing in heartfelt cerebral lyrics and funky electro-rock grooves. Joe is known for deeply connecting with his audience through his catchy and thought-provoking songwriting style. While his honest and passionate songwriting may bring many of his fans to tears, it’s his seductive beats and funkadelic bass… Read More →
2 events,
2 events,
The Second Stringers w. Special Guests
The Second Stringers w. Special Guests
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.… Read More →
Plumstar w. Billy The Shoe, Big Strong
Plumstar w. Billy The Shoe, Big Strong
Plumstar: Unadulterated Contemporary Billy the Shoe: Treasured Gloom Big Strong: Looped Electric Big Band
2 events,
Cassandra Johnson w. The Gated Community
Cassandra Johnson w. The Gated Community
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, country-folk, and soul into a cohesive sound all her own. She elevates her moving melodies and autobiographical lyrics with rich guitar arrangements so… Read More →
3 events,
Threads Electric w. Enemy In The Sky, Wish Wash, Going To The Sun
Threads Electric w. Enemy In The Sky, Wish Wash, Going To The Sun
Going to the Sun Minneapolis-based Going To The Sun’s mix of earthy-acoustic-playful-electric-pop-rock rings with the earnest storytelling of Willie Nelson, the lush harmonies of “Pet Sounds”-era Beach Boys, and the spirited instrumentation of Modest Mouse and Arcade Fire, the result of small mountain-town Montana upbringing and more than two decades of being immersed in the… Read More →
3 events,
Matthew Smith & The Menagerie w. Lowboy
Matthew Smith & The Menagerie w. Lowboy
Matthew Smith and The Menagerie- Emotions are stories we share. This idea rings true throughout the music of Minneapolis native, Matthew Smith. Accompanied by "The Menagerie", Smith’s soulful melodies and poignant lyrics reflect the spirit of authenticity. Influence from folk, funk, and indie rock creates a feeling of nostalgia, while improvised solos and jams make… Read More →
2 events,
2 events,
Linnea Grace w. Emmy Woods, Deer Skin
Linnea Grace w. Emmy Woods, Deer Skin
Linnea Grace, raised on Eminem and The Beatles’s music is full of emotionally charged lyrics with catchy melodies to both, acoustic and electronic songs. My shows range from acoustic lullabies to powerful raps all with an underlying message of love on a journey back to self through heartbreak. Emmy Woods (she/they) was born and raised… Read More →
2 events,
Rada K & The Cicadas w. Solana & The Sunsets, Jackson Peters Combo
Rada K & The Cicadas w. Solana & The Sunsets, Jackson Peters Combo
Rada K & The Cicadas perform jazzy pop with Pete Collova on bass, Josh Shaffer on guitar, and Miles Whealy on percussion. They present whimsical, lyrical originals that reflect the changing seasons in the Twin Cities and funky and familiar covers. In honor of birthing the love song "Fingertips" into world, Rada K & The… Read More →
2 events,
Grand Lilac w. Muscle Fork
Grand Lilac w. Muscle Fork
“Grand Lilac began as the home recording project of songwriter Robert Kramer but has since expanded into a 5-piece band. Based in Saint Paul, their music draws heavily on the power pop tradition, with occasional detours into chamber pop and alt-country. Ever committed to the pursuit of catchy melodies, neat chord progressions, and offbeat-but-sincere lyrics,… Read More →
Spiderlily w. Oceanographer, Twin River, 1947
Spiderlily w. Oceanographer, Twin River, 1947
Spiderlily: Spiderlily is an alt rock band based in the Twin Cities. Emily (lead singer/rhythm guitarist), Mark (bassist/vocalist), Matteo (lead guitarist), and Linnea (drummer/backup vocalist). Spiderlily’s core is to experiment with different genres and creating new and interesting sounds together. Oceanographer: Oceanographer is a Folksy Dream Pop band from Minneapolis, MN. Fronted by Venezuelan-American Valentine… Read More →
3 events,
LAZARUS w. Tony Ortiz, Unfinished Products
LAZARUS w. Tony Ortiz, Unfinished Products
LAZARUS: LAZARUS is a songwriter that specializes in songs that get stuck in your head, set to his signature ragtime sound! Certain to leave you thinking with catchy music and thought-provoking lyrical sarcasm. Tony Ortiz: Tony Ortiz has thrilled audiences with his outstanding singing and heartfelt songs. As lead singer of the Monroes in the… Read More →
3 events,
Wintry Elementary w. David Gardner, Max Froehlich
Wintry Elementary w. David Gardner, Max Froehlich
Wintry Elementary are a Northfield-based four-piece, drawing on cinema and poetry alongside their respective upbringings in the Minneapolis indie-rock and New York classical music scenes. Their music is lyrically-driven, intricately orchestrated, and quietly nerdy. David Gardner is a singer and songwriter from Littleton, Colorado, who prioritizes storytelling in his music, both vocally and instrumentally. His… Read More →
2 events,
Left On Read: A Heartbreak Open Mic event
Left On Read: A Heartbreak Open Mic event
Hosted by Milan Chanel DJ Demonica spinning R&B and Soul vinyl all night Monday, February 17th, 2025 9 p.m. - midnight
2 events,
Betty & The Rubble w. Jealous Brother
Betty & The Rubble w. Jealous Brother
Formed in the space between Maple Grove and Rochester, Betty and the Rubble brings a raw, energetic mix of indie rock and garage with a Midwestern twist. Known for their fiery live performances and a sound that channels both the grit of the Twin Cities’ music scene and the infectious hooks of classic rock, the… Read More →
3 events,
Sererio Mancieri w. Luke Hendrickson
Sererio Mancieri w. Luke Hendrickson
Severio Mancieri: "Since 2020, he's been touring in 15 states across the Midwest. 175 shows a year, radio play on multiple stations, a PBS Special, opening up for national acts, and being hailed as a guitar virtuoso with a resonant voice, he's a show you don't want to miss." Luke Hendrickson: "In 2017, after years… Read More →
3 events,
Lars Nelson Band w. James “Mudkat” Grant
Lars Nelson Band w. James “Mudkat” Grant
Lars Nelson Band is a roots-rock n roll band out of Minneapolis. Known for their high energy live show and the beer -swilling retro vibes of their 2022 release, Midnight Anthems, LNB makes original modern music that is instantly familiar yet fresh. Midnight Anthems was named one of the Best Albums of 2022 by syndicated… Read More →
2 events,
The Dans
The Dans
The Dan Newton and Dan Lowinger 4th Monday Residency at the White Squirrel is back Feb. 24th! 6-8. This month the special guests are Sam Skavnak (Clarinet, Vocals) Eric Struve (Bass), and Lars-Erik Larson (drums)! We'll be playing two sets of classic swing! Don't miss it! Thanks!
Embahn w. Kat & The Kodachromes, Tricks
Embahn w. Kat & The Kodachromes, Tricks
Tricks: “An egg white on adderall” Kat and the Kodachromes: Kat and the Kodachromes is a four piece electric folk band, adding in a dose of surf, twang, and jangle rock riffs to songs which strike a balance of cynical, sad and sweet. Embahn: Embahn is a psychedelic folk band. Playing in open tunings and… Read More →
2 events,
Ali Grey’s Country Jamboree
Ali Grey’s Country Jamboree
Come on out for a tribute to the Darlings of Country music, featuring Ali Gray's Country Jamboree! Hear songs from the catalogs of Miss Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Tanya Tucker, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Pam Tillis, Patty Loveless and many more. We won't leave out the Kings of Country, sung by guitar legend Dan Neale… Read More →
3 events,
Jonah Paul
Jonah Paul
Jonah Paul is a local musician whose unique Bass/Baritone voice brings out a captivating aspect to his unique blend of country, blues and heartland rock. instagram: https://instagram.com/leskeoppedahl?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng%3D%3D&utm_source=qr website: jonahpaulmusic.com
Matthew Thomas & Wounded Wing w. Aeris And The Piggies, Marti Moreno
Matthew Thomas & Wounded Wing w. Aeris And The Piggies, Marti Moreno
Matthew Thomas & Wounded Wing are an indie-americana band from Minneapolis. Their music balances quiet introspection with raw and ragged guitar jams. At the forefront is the open-hearted voice of Matthew Thomas, whose songs explore the emotional distances between places and people with both nostalgia and mystery. Recommended for fans of Neil Young, Wilco, MJ Lenderman,… Read More →