This week’s Five Live Picks starts tonight in Duluth.
Duluth trio Cigarette Picnic, Skarlett Woods and Jen West kick off Wussow’s Concert Cafe’s One Week Live Vol. 24 live recording event. The music starts at 7 p.m. There are shows being live recorded every night this week at Wussow’s.
Fast forward to Sunday when bassist Karina Rykman returns to Minneapolis to headline 7th Street Entry with Tarias the Sound in support. The 18 and over show starts at 8 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.)
New Orleans’ John “Papa” Gros comes to the Zen Arcade Wednesday, with @demitriousrallis opening in support. Doors are at 7 p.m., and show at 7:30 p.m. Gros is an organist, pianist, singer-songwriter and purveyor of R&B, funk, soul, jazz, blues and Americana.
Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy brings his traveling 90th birthday to the State Theatre Thursday.
Last but not least, TWINE is coming up on the two-year mark since the Minneapolis jam band launched its weekly Wednesday residency at Bunkers in North Loop. It’s always a good time to catch them explore deep jams in three sets from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
RESIDENCIES: Monday: @onlyeverymonday at @thecabooze patio; LA’s @arthurlabuckner Monday Nights at @icehousempls; @teaguealexy at @sirbensduluth; Tuesday: International Reggae All Stars at @bunkersbarmpls; Old Town Tuesday Night Jam at @whiteysoldtownsaloon; Bruce Woodman at @carmody.irish.pub.and.brewing in Duluth; Wednesday: @twinetheband at Bunkers; Cherry Pit Open Jam at @berlinmpls; Thursday: Jaybee and the Routine at Bunkers; Sunday: @shotgunragtimeband at Driftwood; @drmamboscombo at Bunkers; Jacob Mahon at Carmody.
Listed below: Cigarette Picnic, MoonCats, Death Valley Yacht Club, ditch pigeon, Beck, Pert Near Sandstone, Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins, Jon Sullivan Band, Mahon Brothers, JoJo Green, Boss Mama & The Jebberhooch, Deece is Dead, Erik Koskinen, White Iron Band, Caballo Cósmico, Mayan & The Birdwatcher, Open Jam hosted by Ruby Blu, Jacob Mahon.
Monday, Oct. 5
One Week Live Vol. 24: Cigarette Picnic, Skarlett Woods and Jen West @ Wussow’s, Duluth. Music at 7 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
L.A.’s Monday Nights @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Music 8 to 11 p.m.
Teague Alexy @ Sir Ben’s, Duluth. This week 6 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
One Week Live Vol. 24: Old Love, MoonCats and Death Valley Yacht Club @ Wussow’s Duluth. Music at 7 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
October Conspiracy Series featurign ditch pigeon, whispers the rabbit and girdle of judith @ 331 Club, Minneapolis. Music at 9:30 p.m.
Bruce Woodman @ Carmody, Duluth. Music at 8 p.m.
International Reggae All Stars @ Bunkers. Music at 9:30 p.m.
New Orleans’ John “Papa” Gros plays The Zen Arcade Wednesday. It’s a Krewe of Dads show. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROYAL ARTIST GROUP
Wednesday, Oct. 7
John “Papa” Gros with Demitrious Rallis @ Zen Arcade, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Beck with Ioanna Gika @ Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis. 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
One Week Live Vol. 24: 24th Annual Songwriters Competition hosted by Ryan Lane @ Wussow’s Duluth. Music at 6 p.m.; All ages; Free; More info here.
TWINE at Bunkers. Music at 9:30 p.m.
Cherry Pit Open Jam @ Berlin, Minneapolis. Music at 10 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Buddy Guy 90 @ State Theatre, Minneapolis. Music 7:30 p.m.; More info here.
Wussow’s in Duluth is having a week of live recorded shows.
One Week Live Vol. 24: Sidestreet Detour, Squid City Slingers and Monkeys Uncle @ Wussow’s Duluth. Music at 7 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Truckerfest Music Festival @ Mille Lacs County Fairgrounds, Princeton. Thursday’s artists: Pert Near Sandstone, Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins, Jon Sullivan Band, Roe Family Singers; Music starts at 5 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
WE Collective @ Gluek’s, Minneapolis. Music at 10 p.m.
Jaybee and the Routine @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music at 9:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9
JoJo Green @ Up Yonder, Grand Marais. Music 8:30 to 11 p.m.; 21+; More info here.
One Week Live Vol. 24: The Leaves Alones, Unattractive Giant Monster, The Draco Volans @ Wussow’s Duluth. Music at 7 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Truckerfest Music Festival @ Mille Lacs County Fairgrounds, Princeton. Friday’s artists: Wayne “The Train” Hancock, Poppa Bear North, Boss Mama & The Jebberhooch, Deece is Dead, Dellwood, Clayton Ryan, MoonCats, The Red Hot Django Peppers; Music starts at 11:30 a.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, Oct. 10
JoJo Green @ Up Yonder, Grand Marais. Music 8:30 to 11 p.m.; 21+. More info here.
One Week Live Vol. 24: King Sized Coffin, Mahon Brothers, Entheos Enclave @ Wussow’s Duluth. Music at 7 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Truckerfest Music Festival @ Mille Lacs County Fairgrounds, Princeton. Saturday’s artists: Erik Koskinen, White Iron Band, Maygen & the Birdwatcher, Caballo Cósmico, Jake La Botz, Don B. (magician), Drew Peterson, Joyann Parker; Happy Dog Lodge Dog Show, The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League. Music starts at 10:30 a.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Sunday, OCT. 11
Karina Rykman @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
One Week Live Vol. 24: Charlotte and the Charlottans Jazz Brunch @ Wussow’s Duluth. Music at 11 a.m.; All ages; Free.
Jacob Mahon @ Carmody, Duluth. Music 5 to 7 p.m.; Free; 21+.
Open Jam hosted by Ruby Blu, Bryce Tuitt, Jeremy Rose and Caley Factorial @ White Squirrel Bar, Saint Paul. Music 9 p.m. to midnight; 21+.
Shotgun Ragtime Band @ Driftwood, Minneapolis. Music, with Phine and Friends, starts at 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Mambo’s Combo @ Bunkers, Minneapolis Music goes from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.