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This list of Minnesota live music shows covers a lot of ground, but focuses heavily on the improvisational and/or psychedelic rock, jazz, funk, blues, grass, soul and reggae. It includes both local artists and national touring acts. It is not meant to be comprehensive.
Standing residencies
Mondays: L.A.’s Monday Nights: A weekly jam session featuring L.A. Buckner and the Homework House Band @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 to 11 p.m.; $10; 21+; Only Every Monday (UPDATED 4.13.26) hosted by Geoffrey Fischbein, various locations around Twin Cities, currently at Gluek’s, Minneapolis; Music starts at 9 p.m.; No cover; Teague Alexy plays most Mondays at Sir Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake, Duluth; Music 5 to 8 p.m.
Tuesdays: International Reggae All Stars @ Bunkers Music Cafe, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. $10 cover; The Old Town Tuesday Night Jam hosted by Graydon Peterson @ Whitey’s Old Town Saloon, Minneapolis. Music 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., Free; Bruce Woodman @ Carmody’s Irish Pub, Duluth. Music 8 to 11 p.m.; Ditch Pigeon @ Terminal Bar, Minneapolis. 21+, Every third Tuesday of the month, Music at 8:30 p.m., $5 cover; Open mic hosted by Gavin St. Clair of Saltydog @ Sir Benedict’s, Duluth; Every other Tuesday (click link to verify dates); 7 to 10 p.m.; Free.
Wednesdays: TWINE @ Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill, Minneapolis. 21+; Music starts at 9:30 p.m., $8 cover.
Thursdays: Jay Bee and the Routine @ Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill, Minneapolis. 21+; Music starts at 9:30 p.m., $10 cover; WE Collective @ Gluek’s, Minneapolis. 21+; Music 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Free.
Sundays: Dr. Mambo’s Combo @ Bunker’s Music Cafe, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; $10 cover.
Phine & Friends and Shotgun Ragtime Band @ Driftwood Char Bar, Minneapolis. Phine & Friends start at 6 p.m.; Shotgun Ragtime Band starts at 8 p.m., free.
Obi Original with The Black Atlantics’ Afrodisia Residency @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
2026
Sunday, April 26
The Wailers @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., early show 6 p.m.; late show 8:30 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Homegrown Music Festival @ Duluth. Jam in the Stream’s picks: The Gemstones @ Blacklist at 5:30 p.m., 21+, Free; Go here for full details and schedule.
Monday, April 27
Homegrown Music Festival @ Duluth. Jam in the Stream’s picks: Jon Edwards @ Dovetail Cafe and Marketplace at 7:30 p.m., All ages, Free; The Jambronies @ All American Club at 8 p.m., 21+, wristband required; Big Wave Dave and The Ripples @ All American Club at 9 p.m., 21+, wristband required; Boxcar @ Caddy Shack at 10:15 p.m., 21+, wristband required; Go here for full details and schedule.
Tuesday, April 28
Teague and The Feelin @ Wussow’s, Duluth. Music 10 a.m. to noon.
Homegrown Music Festival @ Duluth. Jam in the Stream’s picks: Baharat @ AMSOIL Arena at 10 p.m., all ages, free; Go here for full details and schedule.
Wednesday, April 29
Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman with special guest Brennan Wedl @ State Theatre, Minneapolis. Show 7:30 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Homegrown Music Festival @ Duluth. Jam in the Stream’s picks: Cigarette Picnic @ Wussow’s at 6:30 p.m., all ages, free; Woodblind @ West Theatre at 9:15 p.m., 21+, wristband required; Go here for full details and schedule.
Lenz and Frenz and Ian Alexy @ 331 Club, Minneapolis. Music at 9:30 p.m.
BZ3 Organ Trio @ Schooner’s, Minneapolis. Music 7 to 10 p.m.
Thursday, April 30
Homegrown Music Festival @ Duluth. Jam in the Stream’s picks: Gavin St. Clair Quartet @ Superior Tavern at 6:15 p.m., 21+, wristband required; Teague Alexy and The Common Thread @ Average Joe’s Pub at 8 p.m., 21+, wristband required; Babie Eyes @ Average Joe’s Pub at 9 p.m., 21+, wristband required; Go here for full details and schedule.
Hannah Hendrickson @ 331 Club, Minneapolis. Music at 9:30 p.m.
Friday, May 1
Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; More info here.
Pachanga Society with Saltydog @ The Red Carpet, Saint Cloud. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Greater Goods @ Shaw’s Bar, Minneapolis. Time + more info TBA.
Homegrown Music Festival @ Duluth. Jam in the Stream’s picks: Hot Tamale Cosmos @ Zeitgeist Teatro at 7:30 p.m., all ages, wristband required; Gochujang @ Norway Hall at 8:15 p.m., 21+, wristband required; Ross Thorn @ Sacred Heart at 9 p.m., all ages, wristband required; Go here for full details and schedule.
Saturday, May 2
Homegrown Music Festival @ Duluth. Jam in the Stream’s picks: Southpaw @ Norway Hall at 8:15 p.m., 21+, wristband required; Witchfarm @ Sacred Heart at 9 p.m., all ages, wristband required; Flip Arkulary @ Norway Hall at 9:15 p.m., 21+, wristband required; Jumpsuit @ Pizza Luce at 10 p.m., 21+, wristband required; Go here for full details and schedule.
Sunday, May 3
Homegrown Music Festival @ Duluth. Jam in the Stream’s picks: Skarlett Woods @ Canal Park Brewing at 1:30 p.m., all ages, free; Go here for full details and schedule.
Greater Goods @ Mortimer’s, Minneapolis. Music at midnight. More info TBA.
Tuesday, May 5
Greyboy Allstars @ Amsterdam Bar, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Wednesday, May 6
Mac DeMarco @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m., All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, May 7
David Huckfelt’s Mystery Lights @ Animales BBQ, Minneapolis. Music 7 to 9 p.m.; No cover; More info here.
Between Howls with Socktupus and The Confused @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, May 8
Cornell ‘77 turns 49 @ The Hook and Ladder Theater (Under the Canopy) with The Cellar Kings, Minneapolis. Featuring Terry VanDeWalker (The Big Wu), Max Krauth, Chad Whittaker, Annie Frazier, Mark “Munchie” Collins and others; Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., Cellar Kings after party inside at 10 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Mid West Music Fest @ Winona. Schedule TBA; Bands include: Bad Bad Hats, Yam Haus, Saltydog, Hot Like Mars, Feed the Dog, Texas Toast, Maygen & THe Birdwatcher, Erik Koskinen, HIAHLI, Sugar Lads, Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball, The Lavender Project and more; Tickets + more info here.
Between Howls with Socktopus @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Music 7 to 10 p.m.; Free; More info here.
Saturday, May 9
Mid West Music Fest @ Winona. Schedule TBA; Bands include: Bad Bad Hats, Yam Haus, Saltydog, Hot Like Mars, Feed the Dog, Texas Toast, Maygen & THe Birdwatcher, Erik Koskinen, HIAHLI, Sugar Lads, Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball, The Lavender Project and more; Tickets + more info here.
Bent Paddle Festiversary @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Lineup: Kiss the Tiger 5:30; Gochujang 4:30 p.m.; Boss Mama and The Jebberhooch 3:30 p.m.; Tin Can Gin 2:30 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Eli Winter Trio and Luke Schneider with Jonah Hatten @ Cedar Cultural Center. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Between Howls with Socktopus @ Up Yonder at Harbor Light, Grand Marais. Music 8 to 11 p.m. More info here.
Monday, May 11
LazyLightning420 @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. More info TBA here.
Thursday, May 14
Sam Prekop and John McEntire @ Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, May 15
Saltydog with Lanue @ Sacred Heart Music Center, Duluth. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
LazyLightning420 @ Cedar Lounge, Superior, Wis. Music 8 to 10:30 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Art-A-Whirl @ Various location in NE Minneapolis. Jam in the Stream’ picks: EFMI @ Sociable Cider Werks from 6 to 6:40 p.m.; Bakkwooddrift @ Indeed Brewing at 6 p.m.; NUR-D @ Edison High School at 6 p.m.; Room3 @ Indeed Brewing at 8 p.m.; Demitrious Rallis @ Brian “Snowman” Powers @ Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room at 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 16
Chase & Ovation @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; More info here.
Art-A-Whirl @ Various location in NE Minneapolis. Jam in the Stream’ picks: Gramma’s Boyfriend @ Indeed Brewing at 7:30 p.m.; Papa Mbye @ Indeed Brewing @ 8:45 p.m.; Kiss the Tiger @ Sociable Cider Works at 9 p.m.
Jon Sullivan Band @ Shaw’s Bar, Minneapolis. Music at 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 17
Art-A-Whirl @ Various location in NE Minneapolis. Jam in the Stream’ picks: KG4 @ Indeed Brewing at 2 p.m.; Buffalo Galaxy @ Indeed Brewing at 4 p.m.
Friday, May 22
Smerz @ Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, May 23
Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Featuring Mind Out of Time with Curtiss A, Gini Dodds, Joe Dunn, Courtney Yasmineh and more special guests. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Harmony Family Campout hosted by Useful Jenkins @ Harmony Park, Clarks Grove. More details TBA.
Sunday, May 24
Harmony Family Campout hosted by Useful Jenkins @ Harmony Park, Clarks Grove. More details TBA.
Friday, May 29
The Black Angels with L.A. Witch @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, May 30
Clay Street Unit with Texas Toast @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., music 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, June 4
ANTrio + Jazzologists: A Night of Jazz and Fusion @ The Zen Arcade, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., music 7 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
The Menagerie with Toadstool, Agony in the Living Room and Milk @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, June 5
Orchestra Meets Funk & Soul: Mesabi Symphony Orchestra with Jumpsuit @ Ely’s Historic State Theater, Ely. Event is 7 to 9 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, June 6
Orchestra Meets Funk & Soul: Mesabi Symphony Orchestra with Jumpsuit @ Fregeau Auditorium at the Marshall School, Duluth. Event is 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, June 7
About to Run: Summertime @ Icehouse patio, Minneapolis. Doors 4 p.m., music 5 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, June 11
Derya Yildirim & Grup Şimsek @ Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, June 12
Blues Brothers Tribute: Mark Joseph & the American Soul feat. Tom “Bones” Malone and The Northside Horns and Stealing Dan. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m., 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, June 13
An Acoustic Evening with Trey Anastasio featuring Jeff Tanski @ Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Tuesday, June 16
Mikaela Davis @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, June 18
The Motet with Hot Like Mars @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, June 19
Hot 8 Brass Band @ Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Rock the Bayfront Festival featuring Hippo Campus and G.B. Leighton @ Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth. Doors noon; G.B. Leighton 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Hippo Campus 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Free; More info here.
Saturday, June 20
Amyl and The Sniffers with Party Dozen @ Surly Festival Field, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Rock the Bayfront Festival featuring Soul Asylum, The Music of Prince featuring members of New Power Generation, Emily Haavik and The 35s, Mid Dream, Charlie Parr, The Slamming Doors, Not Fade Away: Grateful Dead Tribute and Boxcar @ Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth. Doors 7 a.m.; Boxcar 9 to 10:30 a.m., Not Fade Away 11 to 12:30 p.m., The Slamming Doors 1 to 2:30 p.m., Charlie Parr 3 to 4:30 p.m., Mid Dream 5 to 6 p.m., Emily Haavik 6:30 to 8 p.m., The Music of Prince 8:30 to 10 p.m., and Soul Asylum 10:30 to 11:45 p.m.; Free; More info here.
Tuesday, June 23
Dave Matthews Band @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee. Show 7:30 p.m.; Ticket + more info here.
Friday, June 26
Weird Al Yankovic with Puddles Pity Party @ AMSOIL Arena, Duluth. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Sunday, June 28
PawPaw Rod @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, July 2
Sonido Gallo Negro @ Cedar Cultural Center. Mexico City-based group blends cumbia into psychedelic tropical dance music. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, July 10
Minnesota Country Club Festival @ 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. Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, July 11
Minnesota Country Club Festival @ 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. Tickets + more info here.
Sunday, July 12
Jack Johnson with Hermanos Gutiérrez @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee. Music at 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, July 17
Minnesota Yacht Club with The Lumineeres, The Black Keys, Mt. Joy, The Fray, Dashboard Confessional, Shakey Graves, Marcy Playground, Night Moves, Prize Horse and Pat Kennedy @ Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul. Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, July 18
Minnesota Yacht Club with Matchbox Twenty, Lord Huron, Geese, The All-American Rejects, Lucy Dacus, Matt and Kim, Jensen McRae, Devon Gilfillian, Yam Haus and Porch Light @ Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul. Tickets + more info here.
Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival @ Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth. Gates open at 2 p.m. Lineup, tickets and more info here.
Sunday, July 19
Minnesota Yacht Club with The Strokes, Cage The Elephant, Atmosphere, Passion Pit, Semisonic, Dope Lemon, Die Spitz, Couch, Heart to Gold and Common People @ Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul. Tickets + more info here.
Monday, July 27
LSD and the Search for God with Total Wife @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, Aug. 1
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Tuesday, Aug. 18
LCD Soundsystem with Victoryland @ Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Sunday, Aug. 23
Umphrey’s McGee @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Wednesday, Aug. 26
TOTO + Christopher Cross + The Romantics @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee. Doors 5:15 p.m., show 6:45 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, Aug. 28
Alabama Shakes with Hannah Cohen @ Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, Aug. 29
Pond @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Alabama Shakes with Hannah Cohen @ Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Altin Gün with Alex Maas @ First Ave, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 pm..; 18+; Ticket + more info here.
Thursday, Sept. 17
Booker T. Presents: A Stax Revue and Journey Through Soul, Blues and R&B @ The Parkway Theater, Minneapolis. Legendary Hammond organist; Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Iron Maiden with Megadeth @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee. Doors 6 p.m.; show 7:15 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, Sept. 26
BERTHA: Grateful Drag @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 6:45 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, Oct. 1
DJ Shadow @ Palace Theatre, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
All Them Witches with Emma Ruth Rundle @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Monday, Nov. 2
Diles que no me maten @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
PAST SHOWS (beginning June 3, 2024)
Saturday, April 25
Shoeless Revolution @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; More info here.
Friday, April 24
Manic Focus + Sunsquabi @ The Lyric at Skyway Theatre, Minneapolis. Doors/Show 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, April 23
Buckethead @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Jorma Kaukonen with John Hurlbut @ West Theatre, Duluth. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Wednesday, April 22
Jorma Kaukonen with John Hurlbut @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.
Monday, April 20
Ty Segall @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Sunday, April 19
Pat Metheny @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 4:30 p.m., first show 5:30 p.m., second show 8 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, April 18
Terrapin Stallion with Dream of the Wild: Bicycle Day Celebration @ Zhora Darling, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Pat Metheny @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., first show 6:30 p.m., second show 9 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Secret Formula with Jibless and EFMI @ Terminal Bar, Minneapolis. Show at 9 p.m.; 21+.
White Iron Band @ Floyd’s, Victoria. Music at 8 p.m.; 21+.
Friday, April 17
Nicholas David & David Ristrom @ Animales BBQ, Minneapolis. Music 7 to 9 p.m.; No cov er.
Atypical Daydream @ Shaws, Minneapolis. Music at 8 p.m.; 21+.
Wednesday, April 15
Tom Hamilton @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Monday, April 13
The Nude Party with Tobacco City @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Sunday, April 12
Mountain Meltdown @ Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen. Sunday lineup includes Black River Revue with Tom Freund, Kool Handz and Steph Devine and Friends; Music noon to 6 p.m.; More info here.
Men I Trust @ Uptown Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Obi Original and The Black Atlantics Residency @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, April 11
Chase & Ovation @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m.; More info here.
Molly Maher @ Animales BBQ Co., Minneapolis. Music 3 to 5 p.m.; No cover; More info here.
Mountain Meltdown @ Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen. Saturday lineup includes Devine Collection, Buffalo Galaxy, Tom Freund, The Cellar Kings, Mahon Brothers of Saltydog and Kool Handz; Music noon to 10 p.m.; More info here.
Friday, April 10
Getdown Services with PROBLEMS @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Mountain Meltdown @ Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen. Friday lineup includes Saltydog, LazyLightning420 and Dr. Turner Berg; Music 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; More info here.
Thursday, April 9
Charlie Parr & Mikkel Bee @ The Dubliner Pub, Saint Paul. Music 5 to 7 p.m.; 21+.
Monday, April 6
Erik Koskinen and the Helskinki Club with The Go Rounds @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. The Helsinki Club is Koskinen’s new project featuring Kora Melia and brothers Chris and JT Bates; Doors 6 p.m.; show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Sunday, April 5
Rosenau & Sanborn with Joe Westerlund @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, April 4
Dirtwire @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Texas Toast and Saltydog @ The ARC, Winona. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, April 3
Buffalo Galaxy & Texas Toast @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m.; More info here.
Afro Dead with Demitrious Rallis Band @ Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, April 2
Dosh & JT Bates @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Wednesday, April 1
Mark Lettieri Group @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.
Hunny Bear residency with Society Green and Heliocene @ White Squirrel, Saint Paul. Music 9 p.m.; 21+; No cover.
Sunday, March 29
Obi Original with The Black Atlantics Residency @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, March 28
Pert Near Sandstone Winter String Band Gathering featuring Armchair Boogie and Triple Fiddle @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Bobby J’s West Bank Social Club @ Animales BBQ, Minneapolis. Show at 3 p.m.; No cover.
Friday, March 27
Jacuzzi Puma Presents: Frizzle Fried: A Tribute to Primus & Prince @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Pert Near Sandstone Winter String Band Gathering featuring The Fretliners and The May North @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Saltydog @ Anderson Center, Red Wing. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Space Between 4 Year Anniversary Fundraiser Celebration featuring WE Collective, Serious Buddah, EFMI and Brady Perl with special guest JILL @ Zen Arcade, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Zeppo - Stairway to Eleven (Led Zeppelin tribute) @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, March 26
Saltydog with guests Spenny & Raenelle of Afflatus @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m.; show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Yuuf with The Swongos @ 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis. Yuuf is a psychedlic quartet from London; Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Leslie Vincent: An Intimate Icehouse Residency @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Wednesday, March 25
JC Sanford’s EQ (Electric Quartet) @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
The Mahon Bros. @ SandRocks, Sandstone. Music 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24
Bob Dylan @ Mayo Civic Center, Rochester. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Monday, March 23
Jumpsuit @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Music 6 to 9 p.m.; All ages; No cover; More info here.
Friday, March 20
Jon Sullivan Band and Shoeless Revolution with Brotherhood of Birds @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
TH3 @ Animales BBQ Co., Minneapolis. Music 7 to 9 p.m.; No cover; More info here.
Thursday, March 19
Saltydog with Lamellas @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m.; show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Wednesday, March 18
LaMP @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m.; show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Monday, May 16
Jumpsuit @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Music 6 to 9 p.m.; All ages; No cover; More info here.
Sunday, March 15
Obi Original with The Black Atlantics Residency @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Teague and The Paddy Wagon @ SandRocks, Sandstone. Music 4 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 14
Railroad Earth @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
The Last Walz Tribute featuring Big Pink with Alex Rossi and Molly Maher @ Fitzgerald Theatre, Saint Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Feed the Dog’s Shamrock Shakedown (Nite 2) with Useful Jenkins, Feed the Dog and Dead Larry @ Green Room, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Chase & Ovation @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Prince tribute; Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $20 cover.
Yohannes Tona Band with special guest Wanaku @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Ethoijazz; Doors 6 p.m., show 8 pm.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Teague & The Paddy Wagon @ Aster Cafe, Minneapolis. Music 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, March 13
Feed the Dog’s Shamrock Shakedown (Nite 1) with Squeaky Feet, Feed the Talking Dog (Talking Heads Tribute) and TWINE @ Green Room, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Kung Fu Hippies @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover.
Boss Mama & The Jebberhooch @ The Listening Room, Cambridge. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Teague & The Paddy Wagon @ Animales BBQ Co., Minneapolis. Music 7 to 9 p.m.; No cover; More info here.
Thursday, March 12
Saltydog with Farmer Josh @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m.; show 8 p.m.; 21+ Tickets + more info here.
Dark Star Orchestra @ The Palace Theatre, Saint Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Los Lobos @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Heiroglyphics (Casual, Domino, Pep Love, DJ Toure, Souls of Mischief and Del The Funky Homosapien) @ Amsterdam Bar, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Wednesday, March 11
Los Lobos @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Tuesday, March 10
MarioKart World Tournament with live music from Abandon Quest @ Indeed Brewing, Minneapolis. Video game tournament with a live band playing video game music; Event is 6:30 to 9 p.m.; More info here.
Monday, March 9
Jumpsuit @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Music 6 to 9 p.m.; All ages; No cover; More info here.
Sunday, March 8
Obi Original with The Black Atlantics Residency @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, March 7
Mikel Wright & The Wrongs with Demitri Rallis & Friends @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover.
The Dead Days of Winter: Country is Dead @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Featuring JT Bates, Lee “Big Country” Martin, Jim Hinkley, Gavin Haskin, Bettina Villamil and others. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m. Tickets + more info here.
Willows and Afflatus @ White Squirrel Bar, Saint Paul. Music at 1 p.m.; 21+; no cover.
Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins with Maygen & The Birdwatcher @ Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Between Howls @ Sandrocks, Sandstone. Music 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, March 6
Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover.
Fumbler, Confucisaurus and Ditch Pigeon @ Eagles 34, Minneapols. 8 p.m.; $10 cover.
Thursday, March 5
Saltydog with Wise Jennings @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit @ Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Wednesday, March 4
Slum Village @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m.; Show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Hunny Bear Residency with Mockturnal and Knife Emoji @ White Squirrel, Saint Paul. Music 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.; 21+; No cover.
Monday, March 2
Jumpsuit @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Music 6 to 9 p.m.; All ages; No cover; More info here.
Sunday, March 1
Margo Price with Meels @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Twin Cities Ballet presents: Romeo & Juliet with music from Mark Joseph’s Dragon Attack @ Fitzgerald Theater, Saint Paul. Doors 12:45 p.m., show 2 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Obi Original with The Black Atlantics Residency @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, Feb. 28
Shoeless Revolution @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover.
Twin Cities Ballet presents: Romeo & Juliet with music from Mark Joseph’s Dragon Attack @ Fitzgerald Theater, Saint Paul. Doors 6:15 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Wandering Eye (Ween tribute) with TH3 Funk Trio @ The Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis. Ween cover band with Duluth-based musicians Alan Sparkhawk (Low), Tim Saxhaug (Trampled by Turtles), and Marc Gartman (LazyLightning420). Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, Feb. 27
The Pharcyde @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., early show 6:30 p.m.; late show 9 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Twin Cities Ballet presents: Romeo & Juliet with music from Mark Joseph’s Dragon Attack @ Fitzgerald Theater, Saint Paul. Doors 6:15 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Erik Koskinen Residency with Jeremy Moses Curtis @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Rich Mattson and The North Stars with Lone Rock Bride and The Swongos @ Cloudland Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7:30 p.m., music 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, Feb. 26
Holly Bowling: Grateful Dead for Solo Piano @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
The Nunnery, Quiet Takes, St Anthony Main @ Cloudland Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
BZ3 Organ Trio @ Schooner Tavern, Minneapolis. Music 7:30 to 10 p.m.; No cover.
Johnny Kovarik and Brandon Johnson @ Carbone’s Pizzeria & Pub, Minneapolis. Music from 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 23
Saltydog with Coyote @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Celebrate Jonny Castle’s birthday; Music 6 to 9 p.m. More info here.
Sunday, Feb. 22
Obi Original with The Black Atlantics Residency @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, Feb. 21
Efmi EP Release Party @ Sociable Cider Werks, Minneapolis. Part of the Bonspiel curling part; Efmi’s set is from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Ian Hopp’e One-Night-Only Extra Saucy Funk Band @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Music 6 to 10 p.m.; All ages; No cover; More info here.
Friday, Feb. 20
Dead of Winter Festival with Grateful Gals, Dead Guys, Bigfoot County and Debbie Center @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Erik Koskinen Residency with Amy LaVere and Will Sexton @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Poliça: Practice As A Show Residency @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors at 6 p.m.; Show at 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Monday, Feb. 16
Saltydog with Skarlett Woods @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Music 6 to 9 p.m. More info here.
Sunday, Feb. 15
Arkansauce and Chicken Wire Empire @ Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Obi Original with The Black Atlantics Residency @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, Feb. 14
Chase & Ovation @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Prince tribute; Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $20 cover.
Friday, Feb. 13
Sierra Hull + The Milk Carton Kids @ Hopkins Center for Arts, Hopkins. Music 8 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Steely Dane @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5 p.m., first show 6:30 p.m., second show 9 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
The Brothers Almanac with People Brothers Band @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Erik Koskinen Residency with Robinella @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Poliça: Practice As A Show Residency @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors at 6 p.m.; Show at 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Teague Alexy @ 331 Club, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+.
Monday, Feb. 9
Meshell Ndegeocello @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m.; first show 7 p.m., second show 9 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Saltydog with Jon Edwards @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Music 6 to 9 p.m. More info here.
Sunday, Feb. 8
Eric Gales: A Special Evening of Acoustic Blues @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, Feb. 7
About to Run @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Phish tribute. Doors and showtime 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Charlie Parr @ St. Mane Theatre, Lanesboro. Minnesota folk lege; Music 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, Feb. 6
Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover.
Thursday, Feb. 5
Tres Osos, Mark Joseph and Buffalo Galaxy @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Doors 6 p.m.; Tres Osos at 6:30 p.m.; Mark Joseph at 7:20 p.m.; Buffalo Galaxy at 8:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Wednesday, Feb. 4
The Headhunters @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Jazz and funk legends. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Poliça: Practice As A Show Residency @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors at 6 p.m.; Show at 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Monday, Feb. 2
Saltydog with Four Mile Portage @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Music 6 to 9 p.m. More info here.
Sunday, Feb. 1
Atmosphere’s Winter Carnival with Sage Francis, R.A. The Rugged Man, Kook Keith and Mr. Dibbs @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
The Cookers @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, Jan. 31
Mikel Wright & the Wrongs @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover.
Friday, Jan. 30
RESCHEDULED TO FEB. 28: Wandering Eye (Ween tribute) with TH3 Funk Trio @ The Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis. Ween cover band with Duluth-based musicians Alan Sparkhawk (Low), Tim Saxhaug (Trampled by Turtles), and Marc Gartman (LazyLightning420). Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Uff-Da!, Millenial Falcon, Lost Evidence and Duck Bomb! @ Underground Music Venue, Minneapoils. Doors 6:30 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, Jan. 29
Terrapin Stallion (members of Dream of the Wild) with The Jones Gang and Majoon Travelers @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Ditch Pigeon, Hunny Bear and Mouthful @ Pillar Forum, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Big Richard @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Colorado bluegrass band. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Record Prophets, Natnl Park Srvc, and EFMI @ Pilllar Forum, Minneapolis. Music 6 to 9 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Lenz and Frenz featuring Brotherhood of Birds @ 331 Club, Minneapolis. 21+; Music at 9:30 p.m.
BZ3 Organ Trio @ Schooner Tavern, Minneapolis. Music 7:30 to 10 p.m.; No cover.
Sunday, Jan. 25
Charlie Parr Residency with Tony Polecastro @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Minnesota folk lege; Doors 7 p.m.; show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Afrodisia Residency with Obi Original and The Black Atlantics @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 21+; $10/door; More info here.
Saturday, Jan. 24
POSTPONED: Umphrey’s McGee @ First Ave, Minneapolis. Midwest jam band; Doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
The Here Afters (Umphrey’s after party) @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $15.
POSTPONED: The Last Walz Tribute featuring Big Pink with The Belfast Cowboys @ Fitzgerald Theatre, Saint Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
POSTPONED: Big Head Todd and the Monsters @ Palace Theatre, Saint Paul. Music 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, Jan. 23
RESCHEDULED: Dead of Winter Festival with Grateful Gals, Dead Guys, Bigfoot County and Debbie Center @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Daft Disko @ Green Room, Minneapolis. French house and disco; Doors and music 10 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Ditch Pigeon with Thomas Richey and Your Favorite Crybaby @ Terminal, Minneapolis. Music 9 p.m.; Sliding $5-10 cover.
Sunday, Jan. 18
Afrodisia Residency with Obi Original and The Black Atlantics @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.; 21+; $10/door; More info here.
An Evening with Chris Thile @ Pantages Theatre, Minneapolis. Punch Brothers mandolinist; Show 7 p.m. Tickets + more info here.
Charlie Parr Residency with Kelley Smith @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Minnesota folk lege. Doors 7 p.m.; show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Hotel Minnesnowta @ Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth. Lineup TBA. Early Bird Funding Campaign underway here. More details TBA.
Terrapin Flyer @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Chicago Grateful Dead tribute. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, Jan. 16
Hotel Minnesnowta @ Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth. Lineup TBA. Early Bird Funding Campaign underway here. More details TBA.
Horseshoes & Hand Grenades @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Charlie Parr with Water Cat @ The Ripple Center, Aitkin. Minnesota folk lege. Doors 5 p.m.; Music at 6 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, Jan. 15
Hotel Minnesnowta @ Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, Plymouth. Lineup TBA. Early Bird Funding Campaign underway here. More details TBA.
Sunday, Jan. 11
Charlie Parr Residency with The Daily Norm and Ced Ba’Etch’ @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Minnesota folk lege; Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
The Infidels: A Bob Dylan Tribute featuring Dan Isreal, Terry Walsh and Steve Brantseg @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, Jan. 10
Chase & Ovation @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Prince tribute; Music at 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $20 cover.
EFMI and Greater Goods @ Terminal Bar, Minneapolis. Music at 9 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover.
First Avenue Presents: Annual 19th Happy Birthday Janis @ Fitzgerald Theater, Saint Paul. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Charlie Parr @ Masonic Center, Winona. Minnesota folk lege; Doors 6 p.m., Music 7 to 10 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Sean Anonymous 20th Annual Birthday Party with P.O.S., more @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Hip-hop, Sean Anonymous backed by live band; Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
David Bowie Tribute Night with Audrey Robinson with Clay Fulton & The Lost 40, Hair of the Dog, Jo Jo Green and Faith Boblett @ Thesis Beer Project, Rochester. Show 7 p.m.; $10 cover; More info here.
The Jambronies @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Music at 7 p.m.; No cover; More info here.
Friday, Jan. 9
Saltydog with Hot Like Mars and Between Howls @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Duluth jam band; Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Kung Fu Hippies Annual Tribute to the Grateful Dead with special guests Greg Schutte, Katie Gearty and Max Krauth with Jason Dixon Line @ Parkway Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Reggae Got Soul featuring Brandyn Lee Tulloch and Poetic Roots with special guests Obi Original, Singing Tony and Jackson Hurst @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m., DJ 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Monday, Jan. 5
Cigarette Picnic and Kara Warren @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. The return of High Key Mondays; Warren plays at 6 p.m.; Cigarette Picnic at 7 p.m.; No cover; More info here.
Sunday, Jan. 4
Charlie Parr Residency with Eli Winter @ Turf Club, Saint Paul. Minnesota folk lege; Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more infor here.
Saturday, Jan. 3
Dead Days of Winter: Steal Your Face and More featuring Chris Castino, JT Bates, Joe Dunn, Elizabeth Ghandour and others @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Minneapolis musicians pay tribute to Grateful Dead. Doors 6 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Ty Turns 30 featuring Mahon Brothers, Sleeping Jesus and Sugar Lads @ 331 Club, Minneapolis. Music at 10 p.m.; 21+; No cover.
Friday, Jan. 2
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe @ Dakota. American jazz and funk saxophonist; Doors 5:30 p.m., first show 6:30 p.m., second show 9 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Greater Goods with Jason Fladager and Jon Ross @ Shaw Bar, Minneapolis.
Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Minneapolis blues, soul and funk; Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover.
Twin Citizen, JoJo Green and Pity Party @ Pilllar, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
SOURCES: event calendars linked here (locations): 331 Club (NEM), 7th Street Entry (DM), Amsterdam Bar & Hall (SP), Armory (DM), Bayfront Festival Park (D), Bent Paddle Brewing Co. (D), Berlin MPLS (NLM), Bunker’s Music Bar and Grill (NLM), The Cabooze (SM), The Cedar Cultural Center (CRM), Dakota Jazz Club (DM), Day Block Brewing (DM), Driftwood Char Bar (SM), Fine Line (DM), The Fillmore Minneapolis (NLM), First Avenue (DM), The Fitzgerald Theater (SP), Gluek’s Bar & Restaurant (DM), Green Room (UM), Gun Flint Tavern (GM) Hennepin Theatre Trust, Hook & Ladder Theater (SM), Icehouse (ESM), Insight Brewing (NEM), Jade Fountain (D), Live Nation, Myth (MW), Palace Theatre (SP), The Parkway Theater (SM), Roy Wilkins Auditorium (SP), Silver Bay Music in the Park (SB), Somerset Amphitheater (WI), Sue McLean & Associates, Target Center (DM), Target Field (DM), Ticketmaster, Treasure Island Resort & Casino (WL), Turf Club (SP), Tuttle’s Eat Bowl Play (HK), Up Yonder (GM) U.S. Bank Stadium (DM), Utepils, Varsity Theater (DKM), White Squirrel Bar (SP), Wussow’s Concert Cafe (D), Xcel Energy Center (SP). Locations key: CRM=Cedar-Riverside Minneapolis; D=Duluth; DKM=Dinkytown Minneapolis; DM=Downtown Minneapolis; ESM=Eat Street Minneapolis; GM=Grand Marais; MW=Maplewood; NEM=Northeast Minneapolis; NLM=North Loop Minneapolis; SB=Silver Bay; SM=South Minneapolis; SP=Saint Paul; UM=Uptown Minneapolis; WI=somewhere in Wisconsin; WL=Welch.