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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: Only Every Monday (UPDATED 11.17.25) hosted by Geoffrey Fischbein, various locations around Twin Cities, currently at Gluek’s, Minneapolis. Music 8 p.m. to 11 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.
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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.
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.
Friday, Jan. 30
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.
Saturday, Jan. 31
Mikel Wright & the Wrongs @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover.
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.
Monday, Feb. 2
Saltydog with Four Mile Portage @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Music 6 to 9 p.m. 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.
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.
Friday, Feb. 6
Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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. Doorse 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, Feb. 14
Chase & Ovation @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Prince tribute; Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $20 cover.
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.
Monday, Feb. 16
Saltydog with Skarlett Woods @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Music 6 to 9 p.m. 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.
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.
Monday, Feb. 23
Saltydog with Coyote @ Bent Paddle, Duluth. Celebrate Jonny Castle’s birthday; Music 6 to 9 p.m. More info here.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
BZ3 Organ Trio @ Schooner Tavern, Minneapolis. Music 7:30 to 10 p.m.; No cover.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 4
Slum Village @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m.; Show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, March 5
Saltydog @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Details TBA.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit @ Armory, Minneapolis. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; All ages; Tickets + more info here.
Friday, March 6
Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover.
Saturday, March 7
Mikel Wright & The Wrongs @ 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.
Wednesday, March 11
Los Lobos @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, March 12
Saltydog @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Details TBA.
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.
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 @ Bunkersm Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; 21+; $10 cover.
Saturday, March 14
Railroad Earth @ Fine Line, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; 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.
Wednesday, March 18
LaMP @ Icehouse, Minneapolis. Doors 6 p.m.; show 8 p.m.; 21+; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, March 19
Saltydog @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Details TBA.
Tuesday, March 24
Bob Dylan @ Mayo Civic Center, Rochester. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Tickets + more info here.
Thursday, March 26
Saltydog @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, Minneapolis. Details TBA.
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.
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.
Wednesday, April 1
Mark Lettieri Group @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Tickets + more information here.
Friday, April 3
Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m.; More info here.
Saturday, April 4
Dirtwire @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, April 11
Chase & Ovation @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Show 9:30 p.m.; More info here.
Sunday, April 12
Men I Trust @ Uptown Theater, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m.; show 8 p.m.; All ages; 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.; 11+; Tickets + more info here.
Saturday, April 18
Pat Metheny @ Dakota, Minneapolis. Doors 5:30 p.m., first show 6:30 p.m., second show 9 p.m.; 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.
Monday, April 20
Ty Segall @ First Avenue, Minneapolis. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.; 18+; 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.
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.
Saturday, April 25
Shoeless Revolution @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; More info here.
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. More details TBA.
Monday, April 27
Homegrown Music Festival @ Duluth. More details TBA.
Tuesday, April 28
Homegrown Music Festival @ Duluth. More details TBA.
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. More details TBA.
Thursday, April 30
Homegrown Music Festival @ Duluth. More details TBA.
Friday, May 1
Alex Rossi @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; More info here.
Homegrown Music Festival @ Duluth. More details TBA.
Saturday, May 2
Homegrown Music Festival @ Duluth. More details TBA.
Sunday, May 3
Homegrown Music Festival @ Duluth. More details 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.
Saturday, May 16
Chase & Ovation @ Bunkers, Minneapolis. Music 9:30 p.m.; More info here.
Saturday, May 23
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PAST SHOWS (beginning June 3, 2024)
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.