Another busy week of Minnesota live music starts tonight with Geoffrey Fischbein’s Only Every Monday at Gluek’s in downtown Minneapolis (read below for details).
This week’s roundup includes The Big Wu, Ariel Posen, Chase & Ovation, Ghost-Note, TWINE, Geoffrey Fischbein, Izzy Cruz, Fern, Red Eye Ruby, Sawtooth Witch, the Old Town Tuesday Night Jam, Wendell, Hannah Hendrickson, David Robinson & The Dedicated Friends, WE Collective, Jason Fladager & Jim “Jimbo Jones” Hinkley, Emmy Woods & Friends, Shotgun Ragtime Band and Dr. Mambo’s Combo.
Monday, Dec. 8
It’s show No. 743 for Only Every Monday, a free weekly showcase that has been held at a number of venues around the Twin Cities, most recently at The Cabooze’s new Red Room configuration. It’s now at Gluek’s.
This week, the music starts with Fischbein on the acoustic guitar at 7 p.m., followed by drummer Izzy Cruz at 8 p.m. and Fern at 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Minneapolis-based retro-roots rock band Red Eye Ruby is hosting and playing the December Conspiracy Series at 331 Club on Tuesdays this month. Joining Red Eye Ruby this week is Sawtooth Witch and Izzy Cruz, with the music starting at 9:30 p.m. There’s no cover for this 21+ show.
Also starting at 9:30 p.m. are the International Reggae All Stars with their long-time Tuesday night residency at Bunkers. There’s a $10 cover for the 21+ show.
The weekly Old Town Tuesday Night Jam kicks off at Whitey’s Old Town Saloon in Northeast Minneapolis at 10 p.m. The no-cover, 21+ show runs to about 1 a.m., and sometimes a little bit later.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
It’s no secret that I’m involved with TWINE, the bluesy, funky jam band that has been playing at Bunkers every Wednesday for more than a year now. I shoot pictures for the band and often run the lights on Wednesdays.
One reason I am involved with this project is that the band somehow keeps taking the jams to new places every week. They are coming off one of my favorite shows they have performed at Bunkers. This week, the band will be joined by chairman Kevin Dorsey, who is sure to funk things up even more.
TWINE will be joined by keyboardist Kevin Dorsey at their weekly Bunkers residency show this Wednesday.
PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA/@jaminthestream
There’s a $10 cover, which is a bargain for what is usually three monster sets with a lot of improvisation.
Hannah Hendrickson will be performing a solo set at 331 Club at 9:30 p.m. The 21+ venue charges no cover.
Thursday, Dec. 11
Winnipeg’s Ariel Posen, who has collaborated with John Mayer and fucks with a number of genres, has a show at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis. Doors are at 7 p.m., and the 18+ show, supported by the singer-songwriter pop duo Wendlo, kicks off at 8 p.m.
Up about an hour north of the metro, Minneapolis banjoist David Robinson & The Dedicated Friends play The Listening Room in Cambridge at 7 p.m.
Will Effertz’ WE Collective plays Gluek’s every Thursday starting at about 9:30 p.m., with a rotating cast of musicians that frequently includes some of his TWINE bandmates.
Friday, Dec. 12
The Dallas-based funk supergroup Ghost-Note plays at Fine Line in downtown Minneapolis.
They are led by Snarky Puppy’s percussion duo of Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth.
Locals L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE open up the 18+ show, which starts at 8 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 13
Minnesota’s beloved jamband, The Big Wu, which plays in Milwaukee on Friday, returns to First Ave for the third December in a row. The 18+ show will be kicked off by Kiss The Tiger at 7:30 p.m., with doors at 6:30 p.m.
I’ll be in the photo pit for parts of this show, so look out for a photo gallery from me this weekend.
The Big Wu will return to First Ave for the third consecutive December this Saturday.
PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA/@jaminthestream
Prince tribute Chase & Ovation plays it recurring gig at Bunkers starting at 9:30 p.m. There’s a $20 cover.
Chase and Ovation returns to Bunkers Saturday at 9:30 p.m.
PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA/@jaminthestream
Former Big Wu guitarist Jason Fladager and Jones Gang guitarist Jim Hinkley reunite for a free two-hour set at the Carbone’s Minneapolis at 4705 Cedar Ave. S. from 7 to 9 p.m.
The Intoxicats show with The Swongos at Parkway Theater has been canceled.
Sunday, Dec. 14
Emmy Woods & Friends play at 331 Club at 7 p.m. There’s no cover.
Shotgun Ragtime Band, the long-time communal Grateful Dead tribute, plays consecutive Sunday No. 756 at the Driftwood in South Minneapolis. Phine & Friends kick things off at 6:30 p.m.
Minnesota’s longest-standing residency, the always funky and soulful Dr. Mambo’s Combo, keeps it going at Bunkers starting at 9:30 p.m.
As always, for ticket links and more info for any of the above shows, head to my Minnesota Music Calendar, which is updated weekly.