FEBRUARY 2010

Artists’ Quarter (651-292-1359), 408 St. Peter St., in the basement of the Hamm Building, St. Paul. (Enter on 7th Place. Parking is available on the street and at nearby ramps.) Every Sun., closed. Every Mon., Headspace, 7-9 p.m. / Open Poetry w/ live jazz, 9 p.m., free (2/1, 8 p.m., $5). Every Tues., Cory Wong Quartet, 7 p.m., followed by The Tuesday Night Band with Downtown Bill Brown (B-3 organ), Kenny Horst (drums) and Billy Franze (guitar), 9 p.m., $5. Every Wed., Tefsa Quartet, 7 p.m. followed by a 9 p.m. show. Every Wed.-Sat, jazz, 9 p.m., $5-$10 cover. 1/27, Bryan Nichols Trio; 1/28-29, Pete Whitman’s X-tet Live Recording—with trumpeter Kelly Rossum, 9:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $10-$15; 1/30, Chris Lomheim Trio with Adam Linz and Phil Hey; 2/3, Brad Bellows & Dave Graf Quintet; 2/4, Gary Berg Quartet; 2/10, Dan Musselman Quartet; 2/11, How Birds Work; 2/12-13, Bobby Peterson Piano Showcase featuring six pianists including Jimmy Hamilton, Laura Caviani and Tommy O’Donnell; 2/17, George Avaloz; 2/18, Phil Hey Quartet; 2/19-20, Matt Slocum CD Release Party; 2/24, Marv Dahlgren Quartet; 2/26-27, Rick Germanson.

Bennett’s Chop and Railhouse (651-228-1408), 1305 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz Band plays the second  and last Tues. each mo., 7-10 p.m.

Black Dog Cafe (651-228-9274), 308 Prince St., St Paul. Every Fri., “Fantastic Fridays” curated by Nathan Hanson, 8 p.m., no cover.

Birchwood Cafe (612-722-4474), 3311 E. 25th St., Mpls. Every Mon., John Devine (2/1 & 2/15); or Scott Mateo Davies (2/8 & 2/22), 6 p.m.

Café Maude (612-822-5411), 5411 Penn Ave. S., Mpls. Music, often some jazz every Fri./Sat., 9 p.m.-12 a.m. 2/5, Latin jazz with Manguito; 2/13, Joey Van Phillips, drums; Nathan Hanson, sax; Adam Linz double bass; 2/20, Rahjta Ren, piano solo improv.; 2/26-27, James Buckley Trio with Bryan Nicols, piano; J.T. Bates, drums/percussion, James Buckley, bass and composer.

Camp Bar (651-292-1844), 490 N. Robert St., St. Paul. Every Tues., vocalist Debbie Duncan and pianist Mary Louise Knutson, 8-11 p.m.

Casper & Runyon’s Shamrock Irish Nook (651-228-9925), 995 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Every other Sun., Mouldy Figs, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

The Cedar (612-338-2674), 416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. Shows start at 8 p.m. 1/30, Kid Koala, $12 adv./$15. 1/31, David Bromberg and Jorma Kaukonen, 5 & 9 p.m., $40-$50; 2/6, Twin Cities Heavy Hitters - Extreme Percussion: Savage Aural Hotbed with Batucada do Norte & Barinya,  8 p.m., $10 adv., $12 day of show.

Cinema Ballroom (651-699-5910), 1560 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun., ballroom dancing with Jerry O’Hagan and his Orchestra (sometimes with vocalist Charmin Michelle), 7-10 p.m., $12 ($8, students).

The Clown Lounge, Turf Club (651-647-0486), 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. Jazz every Mon., 10:30 p.m. and every Tues., 10 p.m.

Coffee Grounds (651-644-9959), 1579 Hamline, Falcon Heights. 1st & 3rd Sun., Open Microphone w/ Bill Hammond, 6 p.m.

Crave Restaurant in the Galleria (952-697-6000), 3520 Galleria, Edina. (No cover, reservations sugg.) Jazz every Fri., 8:30-11:30 p.m. 1/29 & 2/26, Charmin Michelle with her trio. 2/5, Lucia Newell with the Laura Caviani Trio; 2/12 & 2/19, Patty Peterson with her trio.

Crave Restaurant (952-933-6500), 1603 W. End Blvd., St. Louis Park. Every Sun., Jazz Brunch: (2/7, 14 & 21) with Charmin Michelle & Rick Carlson, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

D’Amico Kitchen Osteria & Bar, in the Chambers Hotel, 901 Hennepin (downstairs). Every Fri. & Sat., The Benny Weinbeck Trio, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Dakota County Steakhouse Jazz Lounge (952-435-6624), 14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Some Saturdays, live jazz/blues, no cover.

Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant (612-332-1010), 1010 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. (Parking at 10th & LaSalle ramp). Every Wed., Lunch with Alison Scott, 11:30-2 p.m. Every Fri., Jazz by Fosse with Irv Williams, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., music usually 7 p.m. *Concerts with two sets: 7 & 9:30 p.m. Fri./Sat, music begins 8 p.m. 1/29-30, Estaire Godinez CD Release; 2/3-4, gospel vocalist Mavis Staples (7 p.m., $65-$40); 2/5-6, Jay Young’s Lyric Factory (8 p.m., $10); 2/9-10, Bob James and Keiko Matsul (7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., $45/$35), ; 2/11, Shell Lake Arts Center Jazz Faculty Showcase & Dakota Jazz Combo, (see Medley item); 2/12-13, Debbie Duncan with Anthony Cox and the Regional Jazz Quartet (8 p.m., $10); 2/16, Beau Solell; 2/17-18, Marilyn Maye; 2/21-23, Ahmad Jamal (7:30 & 9:30 p.m., $45-$25; 2/24, Shemekia Copeland (7:30 & 9:30 p.m., $25-$18); 2/26-27, Nachito Herrera (8 p.m., $15). Late Night: every Fri. & Sat., $5: 1/30, Kelly Rossum Quartet; 2/10, Jason Weismann Quartet; 2/13, Sophia Shorai with Supreme Privacy; 2/20, Frankhouse.

Dixie’s on Grand (651-222-7345), 695 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun., jazz brunch, 10 a.m. Music, sometimes jazz, every Fri./Sat. nights.

Downtowner Woodfire Grille (651-228-9500), 253 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Jazz every Sat., 8 p.m. 2/5 & 2/12, pianist Larry McDonough with Richard Terrill on saxes,

Dunn Bros. (651-698-0618), 1569 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 1/25, Daddy Squeeze, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; 2/22, Daddy Squeeze & Friends, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Eagles Club (612-729-4469), 2507 E. 25th St., Mpls. 1/28 & 2/25, Rockin’ Pinecones, 8-10:30 p.m.

Erte Restaurant (612-623-4211), 1304 University Ave. NE, (323-13th Ave. NE) Mpls. Sometimes jazz/blues, Fri. & Sat., 7-10 p.m. Every Wed., Nancy Harms with the Hot Swing Combo.

Famous Dave’s BBQ & Blues (612-822-9900), 3001 Hennepin Ave. S., (in Calhoun Square), Mpls. Every Sun., Blues Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Open Blues Jam with       Moses Oakland, 8 p.m. (no cover). Every Mon., swing dance, 8 p.m. (free lessons with Bill & Shannon, 7:15 p.m.). Every Tues., Sesacion Latina, 9 p.m., $10 (free Salsa lessons w/ Johnny Rosales, 10-10:30 p.m.).

Fireside Pizza (612-869-4040), 6736 Penn. Ave. S., Richfield. Every Mon. & Wed., Charmin Michelle w/ Denny Malmberg, 7-9 p.m.

French Meadow Bakery and Restaurant  (612-870-7855), 2610 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., Every Sun.-Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Bob Ockenden/Michael Gold Duo (guitar and bass) usually with guest artist.

Half Time Rec (651-488-8245), 1013 Front Ave., St. Paul. Tue.-Thur., sometimes jazz or blues. 2/28, Jumbo Ya Ya, 8-11 p.m.

Hell’s Kitchen (612-332-4700),80 S. 9th St., Mpls. Live music usually 8-11 p.m. Every Sun., Gospel Brunch. Every Wed., Wolverines Jazz. 1/29, pianist Chris Lomheim with vocalist Nancy Harms; 2/4, Daddy Squeeze Band, 7-10 p.m.; 2/6, Twin Cities Hot Club.

Honey (formerly Jitters) (612-746-0306), 205 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. 2/3, Christine Rosholt, Tanner Taylor, Graydon Peterson and Jay Epstein, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; 2/5, Café Accordion Orchestra, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; 2/11, The Urban Jazz Quartet, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; 2/19, vocalist Lee Engele with Reynold Philipsek (guitar) and Matt Senjem (bass), 7:30 p.m.

IIVesco Vino (651-222-7000), 242 West 7th, St. Paul. Every Sat., saxophonist Irv Williams, 7-10 p.m. in the bar.

Ingredients Café  (651-426-6611), 4725 Hwy. 61 N., White Bear Lake. Thurs.-Sat., jazz or blues. 2/19, Mary Louise Knutson, solo piano, 7-10 pm

Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant (612-866-6888), 7717 Nicollet Ave S., Richfield. Every Tues., Vic Volare & the Bellagala Big Band, $10 ($8, TCJS members).

Kitty Cat Klub (612-331-9800), 315 14th Ave. S.E., Dinkytown, Mpls. Some jazz. 1/26, Firebell (Park Evans, Graydon Peterson, Jay Epstein), 9 p.m., no cover.

Knights of Columbus Marian Hall (952-888-1492), 1114 American Blvd., Bloomington. 2/12, Classic Big Band & the Nostalgics, 8 p.m.; 2/21, Jane Donahue Tribute, featuring the Mouldy Figs, Laura Caviani, and the Twin Cities 7 with Doug Haining, 1-4 p.m., free. (See article on page 1.)

Kozlak’s Royal Oak (651-484-8484), 4785 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview. Every Sun., Fred Richardson Trio, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Le Bourget Aero Suites (952-893-9999), 7770 Johnson Ave. S., Bloomington. In the lobby, every Wed., David Roos, solo jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Lisa’s Place (952-448-7622), 205 Broadway N., Carver, MN. Every last Wed. each month, Eleganzos and guests, 8-11 p.m.

Loring Pasta Bar & Cafe (612-378-4849), 327 14th Ave. SE, Mpls. Music in the Pasta Bar, 6-9 p.m. every week: Sun., Mandragora Tango; Tues., Dan Newton’s Café Accordion Orchestra; Wed. & Thurs., John Devine, with occasional guests; Fri., James “Cornbread” Harris. Every Fri. & Sat., Salsa Police, 10 p.m. Jazz every Sat., 6:30 p.m.: 2/6, Jon Pemberton Trio; 2/13, Ticket to Brasil; 2/20, Parisota Hot Club; 2/27, Trio Mateo.

Mainstreet Bar & Grill (952-938-2400), 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins. Alternating Sundays, Mouldy Figs, 4-7 p.m.  

Mayslack’s (612-728-9862), 13th St. and 1428 4th St. N.E., Mpls. Every Thurs., 9 p.m.-close, Dan Ristrom House Band.

Merlins Rest Pub of the Isles (612-216-2419), 3601 E. Lake St., Mpls. Every Sat., Papa John Kolstad and The Hot Club of East Lake, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (no cover).  Every Sun., Sam Fiske, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota Music Cafe (651-776-4699), 499 Payne Ave., St. Paul. Every Thurs., Salsa/Latin night, no cover. Every last Sun., Blues Jam with Phil Kitze.

Nomad World Pub (612-338-6424), 501 Cedar Ave. S. Mpls. Music at 9 p.m. (21+). Every 2nd Sun., New Orleans Jazz Jam hosted by Southside Aces, 5-8 p.m.

O’Gara’s (651-644-3333), 163 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul—Shamrock Room. First Mon. (2/1), Acme Jazz Company, 7:30 p.m. Every Tues, big band: 1/26, Nova Jazz Orchestra. 2/2, Beasley’s Big Band with featured vocalist Christine Rosholt, 7:30 p.m.; 2/9, Jack Brass Band, 8 p.m.; 2/23, Nova Jazz Orchestra.

Picosa (612-746-3970), 65 Main St. SE, Mpls. Every Tues., Latin jazz, 8-10:30 p.m., $3 cover. Every Wed., Latin DJ “Fatty.” Every Fri./Sat., Sensación/Salsa band, 10 p.m.

Redstone American Grill (952-591-0000), 12501 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka. 2/5 & 6, vocalist Christine Rosholt, pianist Tanner Taylor, bassists Graydon Peterson (2/5), Keith Boyles (2/6) and drummer Jay Epstein, 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; 2/19 & 20, vocalist Charmin Michelle, pianist Rick Carlson, bassists Keith Boyles (2/19) and Bruce Heine (2/20) and drummer Dick Bortolussi, 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.

Riverview Cafe (612-722-7234), 3753 42nd Ave. S., Mpls. Every Sun., Zacc Harris Trio, 7 p.m. 2/6, The West Bank School of Music Jazz Ensembles directed by Paul Renz, 7:30 p.m.; 2/20, Dan Newton & Diane Jarvi.

Sage Wine Bar (651-452-7000), 730 Main St., Mendota Heights. Every Sat., live music, usually jazz. 2/13, Lee Engele, 7 p.m.

Sawatdee (763-494-5708), 7885 Main St. N., Maple Grove. Dan Ristrom (and usually Reuben Ristrom), every Wed., 7-9 p.m.

South St. Paul VFW (651-455-1505), 111 S. Concord Exchange St., St. Paul. Every third Tues. 2/18, River City Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Paula Lammers, 7-10 p.m.

St. Paul Hotel (The Lobby Bar) (651-292-9292), 350 Market St., St. Paul. Every Sun., JoAnne Funk (piano/vocals) and Jeff Brueske (bass), 7-11 p.m.

Tapestry Folkdance Center (612-722-2914), 3748 Minnehaha, Ave. S., Mpls. Every Thurs., Late Night Swing featuring DJ Terry Gardner, 10 p.m. (lessons 6:30 p.m.). 1/30, Daddy Squeeze Band, 8 p.m.

318 Cafe (952-401-7902), 318 Water St.
Excelsior. 1/30, Gypsy Mania Quartet, 8 p.m., $10.

Wabasha Caves (651-224-1191), 215 S. Wabasha, St. Paul. Swing band and dancing every Thurs., 7-10 p.m., $7 (free dance lessons, 6:15 p.m.): 1/28, Swingbeat Big Band; 2/4, Moonlight Serenaders; 2/11, Minnesota Jazz Orchestra; 2/18 Beasley’s Big Band with featured vocalist Christine Rosholt; 2/25, Swingbeat Big Band.

Wilde Roast Café  (612-331-4555), 518 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls. Every Wed., Smitty’s Jazz duo, piano and bass, 7:30 p.m.