It might be a lighter week of live, psychedlic music in Minnesota, but that only brings the goods into greater focus.
We have a range of options this week beyond a pair of Bob Marley’s sons coming to town.
One sleeper show: Telula, a band that wound its way into my streaming algorithm via psychedelic rock playlists, is an intriguing project that blends funk and psych pop vocals.
They’re playing 7th Street Entry Sunday at 8 p.m., with a pared-down three-piece version of the band, T3lula, opening up with funky instrumentals.
I wouldn’t miss this show, which I will be hitting before heading over to Dr Mambo’s Combo for their dose of funk at Bunkers.
Read on for shows from TWINE, Boss Mama, Stephen and Damian Marley, Mark Joseph and Chris Castino from The Big Wu, Brotherhood of Birds, The Foxgloves, The Way Back Yard, LaPlant Road, Mikel Wright & The Wrongs, Saltydog, Greater Goods, People Brothers Band, Feed the Dog, Jillian Rae, Burbillies, Jon Sullivan Band, Ilika Ward, Maygen and the Birdwatchers, Joe Scarpellino and Friends, Feeding Leroy, Joanna, Shotgun Ragtime Band and Dr. Mambo’s Combo.
TWINE keeps it fresh, funky and improvisational at Bunkers every Wednesday from 9:30 p.m. to about 1 a.m. PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA/@jamintehstream
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Speaking of Bunkers, expect TWINE to impress with their improvisational blend of rock, blues and funk, as they have been displaying every Wednesday from 9:30 p.m. until the bar’s 1 a.m. close.
Up Nort’, Boss Mama plays its weekly Wednesday evening show at The Rugged Spruce Golf Club and Grill in Mahtowa at 6:30 p.m. That’s pert near Cloquet and Moose Lake, if yer wondering.
Friday, Sept. 5
Damian “Jr. Gong” and Stephen Marley hit The Fillmore Minneapolis in North Loop with an 8 p.m. show.
Mark Joseph and Chris Castino of The Big Wu play Jake’s on the Lakes in Center City for a free, family-friendly show at 7:30 p.m.
Mark Joseph, along with his band The American Soul, played at Cafe Caribe every day at the Minnesota State Fair last week. PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA/@jaminthestream
The Hook and Ladder Theater hosts Minnesota String Gathering 2.0. This year’s lineup includes Brotherhood of Birds, The Foxgloves, The Way Back Yard and LaPlant Road. Doors are at 7 p.m., with the music starting at 7:15 p.m.
Charlie Parr has a pair of shows at Dakota in downtown Minneapolis at 7 and 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Mikel Wright & the Wrongs has Duluth’s Saltydog opening up for them at Bunkers Saturday, with the music starting at 9:30 p.m.
Saltydog opens for Mikel Wright & The Wrongs at Bunkers this Saturday.
PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA/@jaminthestream
The memory of late Kind Country frontman Max Graham will be at the forefront at the Sandhill Crane Arts & Music Festival held at the Graham Family Farm in Zimmerman. The festivities start at 11:30 a.m. and the music lineup is loaded with People Brothers Band, Feed the Dog, Jillian Rae, Burbillies, Jon Sullivan Band, Ilika Ward, Maygen and the Birdwatchers, Joe Scarpellino and Friends, Feeding Leroy, Joanna.
Over in Northeast Minneapolis, Greater Goods plays a gig at Shaw’s Bar starting at 8:30 p.m. There’s a $5 cover.
Sunday, Sept. 7
Asides from Telula, Minneapolis is lucky to host a pair of long-time residencies every Sunday.
Shotgun Ragtime Band makes sure the Music Never Stops at South Minneapolis’ Driftwood every Sunday, with music from Phine and Friends starting at 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Mambo’s Combo keeps the Minneapolis Sound alive as they’ve done since 1987 at Bunkers starting at 9:30 p.m.