“…the music exploded, showering the room with a joyful exuberance usually reserved for dance halls and gospel services. And no one had more fun than Jay Young” – Jazz Police Jay says: “Back at the Dakota…Celebrating the women who’ve changed the game. From Chaka to Aretha. Bonnie to Blondie. Gretchen n Annie. with a lil Shanice. […]

“This is one lively, crowd-pleasing band.” — Music Connection Over the last 15 years, Skerryvore has brought its performances to audiences across the globe. Picking up Scottish traditional music’s “Live Act of the Year” twice on the way – in 2011 and again in 2016 – the band’s wide range of influences and talent produce a […]

Please note: this is a rescheduled performance originally set for February 22, 2023.  “a guaranteed good time… A local treasure” – MinnPost Dan Newton’s Café Accordion Orchestra (CAO) performs an eclectic mix full of French flare, Latin heat and Bohemian attitude. The heart of the CAO repertoire is the romantic, gypsy-influenced valse-musette. The group complements the musettes […]

“futuristic funk, pop and R&B” – Nashville Scene Victor, bass guitar/vocals; Joseph, keyboards/vocals; Roy, percussion/vocals; and Regi, guitars/vocals. For over four decades, the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever […]

“futuristic funk, pop and R&B” – Nashville Scene Victor, bass guitar/vocals; Joseph, keyboards/vocals; Roy, percussion/vocals; and Regi, guitars/vocals. For over four decades, the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever […]

“composes ocean-deep jazz epics.” – Pitchfork The music of saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins is filled with empathy and conviction, bonding arcs of melody and lamentation to pluming gestures of space and breath. Listeners were introduced to this riveting sound with his acclaimed debut album Omega, which was named the #1 Jazz Album of 2020 by The New York Times. […]

“soul-cleansing… focused and adventurous playing” – Jazz Times Soulful, passionate, stirring… these are the words most often used to describe Kirk Whalum’s music. Forged from his Memphis gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston, TX nightclub scene, Kirk’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. The ’80s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out […]

“soul-cleansing… focused and adventurous playing” – Jazz Times Soulful, passionate, stirring… these are the words most often used to describe Kirk Whalum’s music. Forged from his Memphis gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston, TX nightclub scene, Kirk’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. The ’80s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out […]

“one of the most potent singers to ever come out of the Twin Cities.” – Star Tribune In an evening like no other, Tina Schlieske returns to her hometown to croon the classics made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, and more. Tina Schlieske originally hails from Minneapolis, MN […]

“Smart, sensitive, earthy singer-songwriter with a superb voice and a musical reach” — Daily Vault Side Two: A special evening where Tina showcases her rock side, featuring a mix of Tina and the B-sides, her solo albums and covers by artists that inspire her. Tina Schlieske is Midwestern rock mainstay, commanding a dedicated and passionate following, especially in her […]