On this Holiday week, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe makes a rare appearance at the Dakota Friday. Troubadour Charlie Parr also kicks off his month of Sundays at Turf Club in Saint Paul.

Otherwise, New Year’s Eve offers some really enticing shows around the state, with TWINE joining Saltydog and Boss Mama at Bent Paddle in Duluth, Dr. Mambo’s Combo playing at Bunker’s in North Loop, Dream of the Wild’s Terrapin Stallion at Zhora Darling in Northeast, The Dylan Salfer Band at Midway Saloon in Saint Paul, and a full day of music at Wesson’s Concert Cafe in Duluth.

Get the details, including for shows from Red Eye Ruby, Sam Licari, Sweet Tease, Mahon Brothers, Greater Goods with Jason Fladager and Jon Ross, Alex Rossi, Twin Citizen, JoJo Green, Pity Party, Sleeping Jesus, Sugar Lads, JT Bates, Chris Castino, Joe Dunn, Beth Supple, Eli Winter, and Shotgun Ragtime Band.