It’s a big week of music around the state of Minnesota.
There’s big-time events, like the Minnesota Country Club Festival, bringing one of my favorite jam bands, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, to Saint Paul.
And Jack Johnson has Hermanos Gutierrez opening at Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee.
But there’s so many local options, including Jumpsuit starting their Mondays in July residency at Bent Paddle in Duluth.
Or the Rhythm on the River Festival in southern Minnesota, featuring the likes of Mikkel Beckmen and Mike Munson, Saltydog, Pear Near Sandstone, Jon Sullivan Band and others.
Plus Brian Ziemniak’s BZ3 Organ Trio has a big record release at the Dakota this week. Ziemniak is also the organist for Dr. Mambo’s Combo, which saw Sonny T bring in friends from Usher’s touring band to Bunker’s last Sunday.
You’ll have to read below to see all who’s performing. I’ve reformatted this post for the sake of time management!
Brian Ziemniak is one of the funkiest organists in town. He plays with Dr. Mambo’s Combo and BZ3 Organ Trio, which has a record release at Dakota this week. PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA/@jaminthestream
Monday, July 6
Jumpsuit at Bent Paddle in Duluth. Music 7 to 9.
Only Every Monday at The Cabooze patio starting at 6 p.m.
Teague Alexy at Sir Benedict’s Tavern in Duluth at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7
Los Pinches Güeys featuring Magical With Them with M.A.Y. and Witch Syndicate at White Squirrel in Saint Paul. Music 9 p.m. to midnight.
International Reggae All Stars at Bunkers in Minneapolis. Music 9:30 to 1 a.m.
Bruce Woodman’s Jam at Carmody in Duluth. Music 8 p.m. to 11, and often later.
The Old Town Tuesday Night Jam at Whitey’s Old Town Saloon, Minneapolis. Music from 10 p.m. to close.
TWINE be bringing three big sets of improvisation to Bunkers every Wednesday from 9:30 p.m. to close. PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA/@jaminthestream
Wednesday, July 10
TWINE at Bunker’s, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Cherry Pit Open Jam at Berlin, Minneapolis. Music at 10 p.m.
Nicholas Davis (left) and Chris Castino both have shows Thursday around Minneapolis, collaborating with other musicians at Ansari’s and Aster Cafe, respectively. PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA
Thursday, July 9
BZ3 Organ Trio Album Release with special guests Julius Collins, Fred Steele, Deb Brown and more at Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.
Chris Castino and Joe Dunn at Aster Cafe, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 to 10 p.m.
Nicolas David Live with Mac Santiago @ Ansari’s, Eagan. Music 7 to 9 p.m.
Mikkel Beckmen is a long-time collaborator with Charlie Parr. PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA/@jaminthestream
Friday, July 10
Minnesota Country Club Festival at Harriet Island, Saint Paul. Day One Lineup: Treaty Oak Revival, Charley Crockett, Stephen Wilson Jr., Charles Wesley Godwin, Richy Mitch and the Coal Miners, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, The Last Revel, Sons of Habit, The Next Kin, with special guests The Beach Boys.
Chroma, Hunny Bear and Knife Emoji at Pilllar Forum, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.
Fortunate Suns, Headlight and Owen Trelstad & The Occasionals at White Squirrel Bar, Saint Paul. Music 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Rhythm of the River Festival at Fort Belmont, Jackson. Friday lineup includes Mikkel Beckmen & Mike Munson, Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes, Saltydog and more. Music starts at 5 p.m.
D. Santos, Sunsets Over Flowers, EFMI, Hiahli at The Mess Records, Minneapolis. Doros 6:45 p.m., music 7 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 11
Dylan & The Dead Tribute featuring China Ryder and Mind Out of Time: 40th Anniversary of the Minneapolis Metrodome Show at Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+.
Minnesota Country Club Festival at Harriet Island, Saint Paul. Day Two Lineup: The Red Clay Strays, Jessie Murph, Trampled by Turtles, Jesse Welles, Paul Cauthen, Chance Peña, Buffalo Traffic Jam, Elizabeth Nichols, Boy Golden and Nico Welsh.
Rhythm of the River Festival at Fort Belmont, Jackson. Saturday lineup includes Teague Alexy & The Common Thread, Good Morning Bedlam, Erik Koskinen, Pert Near Sandstone, Jon Sullivan Band and more.
Between Howls at Rugged Spruce Golf Club, Mahtowa. Music at 7 p.m.
Teague Alexy and Jacob Mahon are both performing at the Rhythm on the River Festival in Jackson. PHOTO BY JAVIER SERNA; COURTESY OF TRAVEL IRONWOOD
Sunday, July 12
Jack Johnson with Hermanos Gutiérrez at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee. Music at 7:30 p.m.
Shotgun Ragtime Band at Driftwood, Minneapolis at 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music at 9:30 p.m.
As always, head to my calendar, which is updated weekly, for ticket and show links.