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The following is a list of Twin Cities' jazz club gigs for January, 2012:
JANUARY 2012 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 Mon., Headspace, 7-9 p.m. and Open Poetry w/ live jazz, 9 p.m., no cover (1/2, Soap Boxing Slam, 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., Steve Kenny & the Bastids, 7 p.m. Every Wed.-Sat., live jazz music, 9 p.m. 12/29, Dave Hagedorn and Dan Cavanagh, 9 p.m., $5; 12/30, Rick Germanson Trio, 9 p.m., $10; 12/31, New Year’s Eve with Carole Martin & Friends, 9 p.m.; 1/11, Dave Karr (9 p.m., $5); 1/13, Jon Weber Trio (9 p.m., $10); 1/14, Atlantis Quartet (9 p.m., $10); 1/15, TCJS “Jazz from J to Z” concert series features Bryan Nichols, opening by TCJS “Young Artists” series with Respective Convergence Summit, 7 p.m., $10; $8, TCJS members/ seniors; and $5, students with school ID (See article on page 1 for details.); 1/21, Kenny Lewis and the Barflies (9 p.m., $15); 9/27-28, Bryan Nichols Quintet with Brandon Wozniak, Michael Lewis, James Buckley, and J.T. Bates (9 p.m., $12). Amsterdam Bar and Hall (651-222-3990), 6 W. 6th St., St. Paul. 1/9, The Hula Peppers, 8:30-10:30 p.m. 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 month, 7-10 p.m. Birchwood Café (612-722-4474), 3311 E. 25th St., Mpls. Every other Mon., John Devine or Scott Mateo Davies, 6 p.m. Black Dog Coffee & Wine Bar (651-228-9274), 308 Prince St., St. Paul. Every first Tues., Dean Magraw and Dave Seru. Jazz and live music every Friday. 1/4, Zacc Harris Quartet w/ Bryan Nichols, Chris Bates & Jay Epstein Burger Moe’s (651-222-3100), 242 West 7th St., St. Paul. 12/30, Daddy Squeeze Trio, 6-9 p.m. Cafe Maude (612-822-5411), 5411 Penn Ave. S., Mpls. 1/11, Peter Schimke, James Buckley, Jay Epstein, 7-10 p.m., no cover. Casper & Runyon’s Shamrock Irish Nook (651-228-9925), 995 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Call for Mouldy Figs schedule, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cedar Cultural Center (612-338-2674 ), 318 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 1/5, Yemen Blues presented by St. Paul JCC, $20, adv., $15/students; $25, day of show, $20/students; 1/7, Café Accordion Orchestra presents “Midnight in Paris” with Diane Jarvi and Tony Balluff, 8 p.m., $12/adv., $15/day of show; 1/14, Charlie Parr with Four Mile Portage and Dave Simonett, 8 p.m., $15; 1/20, David Bromberg Quartet, 8 p.m., $40-$30. Cinema Ballroom (651-699-5910), 1560 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun. (except 1/15), Jerry O’Hagan and his Orchestra dance (with vocalist Charmin Michelle), 7-10 p.m., $12; and $8/students. Crooked Pint Ale (612-877-6900), 501 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. 12/29, Daddy Squeeze Band, 8-10 p.m. D’Amico Kitchen, le Meridien Chambers Hotel (612-767-6960), 901 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. Every Fri. & Sat., Benny Weinbeck Trio, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant (612-332-1010), 1010 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. (Parking at 10th & LaSalle ramp). Every Mon.-Thurs., music usually two sets (*) at 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. and Fri./Sat., 8 p.m. 12/31, New Year’s Eve with Davina and the Vagabonds, 7 p.m. (Call for reservations.). 1/3, Charmin Michelle; 1/4, George Maurer; 1/6, Nachito Herrera; Jake Baldwin Quartet, 11 p.m., $5; 1/13-14, Davina and the Vagabonds. Driftwood Char Bar (612-354-3402), 4415 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls. Every Tues., Jack Brass Band, 9 p.m.-11:30 p.m., no cover. Dunn Bros. (651-698-0618), 1569 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Sometimes jazz & blues. 12/28 & 1/25, Daddy Squeeze, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Eagles Club (612-729-4469), 2507 E. 25th St., Mpls. Every 4th Sat., Pig’s Eye Jass Band, 6-9 p.m. 1/21, TC Swing Presents: 3rd Saturday Swing in Minneapolis, $10; $8/students (swing dance lesson 7:30 p.m. and the band at 8:30); 1/26, Rockin’ Pinecones, 8-10:30 p.m. FACES Mears Park (651-209-7776), 380 Jackson St., St. Paul. Every Fri., Paraiso Musical presents Latin jazz with featured bands including Salsa del Soul, K-Libre 24, Havana Gypsies and more, 9 p.m. Famous Dave’s BBQ & Blues (612-822-9900), 3001 Hennepin Ave. S. (in Calhoun Square), Mpls. Blues Brunch every Sat. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Every Mon., free swing dance lesson with Bill & Shannon, 7:15 p.m., dance with live bands, 8 p.m. Live blues every Tues., (Sensación Latina, 9 p.m., cover, $7). Wed., Javier Trejo, 8 p.m. Fri./Sat. Happy Hour, blues, 6-8 p.m.; evening concerts, 9 p.m. ($5-$15 cover) and every Sun., Open Blues Jam, 8 p.m. Fireside Pizza (612-869-4040), 6736 Penn Ave. S., Richfield. Most every Mon./Wed., vocalist Charmin Michelle with Denny Malmberg, accordion; 1/4, New Orleans Dixieland with Michelle, Malmberg and Pooch Heine (bass), 7-9 p.m. Half Time Rec (651-488-8245), 1013 Front Ave., St. Paul. Tues.-Thur., some jazz or blues. Hell’s Kitchen (612-332-4700),80 S. 9th St., Mpls. Live music usually 6-9 p.m. Every Sat./Sun., Brunch with live music, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Wed., Wolverines Jazz Trio, 6-9 p.m. Ingredients Café (651-426-6611), 4725 Hwy. 61 N., White Bear Lake. Sometimes jazz or blues. Knights of Columbus—Marian Hall (952-888-1492), 114 American Blvd., Bloomington. 1/13, Classic Big Band and the Nostalgics, 8 p.m. Kozlak’s Royal Oak (651-484-8484), 4785 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview. Every Sun., Fred Richardson Trio, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Lisa’s Place (952-448-7622), 205 Broadway N., Carver, MN. Every last Wed. of the month, Eleganzos and guests, 8-11 p.m. Le Bourget Aero Suites (952-893-9999), 7770 Johnson Ave. S., Bloomington. Every Wed., guitarist David Roos, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Loring Pasta Bar & Café (612-378-4849), 327 14th Ave. SE, Mpls. Music in the Pasta Bar, 6-9 p.m. 12/31, New Year’s Eve, Meredith Fierke and the McKinstrys, 6-9 p.m. and the Salsa Police, 10 p.m to close. Every Sun., Mandragora Tango. Every Tues., Dan Newton’s Café Accordion Orchestra; Wed./Thur., John Devine and/or friends; Fri., James “Cornbread” Harris. Every Fri. & Sat., Salsa Police, 10 p.m. Jazz every Sat. night: 1/7, Parisota Hot Club; 1/14, Trio Mateo; 1/21, Jon Pemberton Trio; 1/28, Viva Brazil. Mainstreet Bar & Grill (952-938-2400), 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins. Call for Mouldy Figs schedule, 4-7 p.m. Mancini’s Char House & Lounge (651-224-7345), 531 7th St. W., St. Paul. Live music Wed.-Fri., 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (some jazz). Medina Ballroom/Entertainment Center (763-478-6661), 500 Hwy. 55, Medina. Swing dance begin at 8:30 p.m. 1/7, Tim Patrick & his Blue Eyes Band - “Swings Sinatra;” 1/13, Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra. 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). Nicollet Coffee House (612-874-9125), 1931 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. Jazz every Tues. Nonna Rosa’s (763-537-3700), 4168 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale. 12/31, Lee Engele with Pietro Benso, 6-9 p.m.; 1/19, Lee Engele, 6-9 p.m. Saint Paul Hotel (1-800-292-9292), 350 Market St., St. Paul. 12/30, 7-11 p.m.; 12/31, New Years Eve, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; and every Fri./Sat., JoAnn Funk (vocals/piano) & Jeff Brueske (bass). The School II Bistro (952-949-0000), 600 Market St., Ste. 170, Chanhassen. Every Wed./Thurs., Jeff Carver & Carol Z; Fri., Todd McCormick and Becky Johnson, 5-7:15 p.m. Shakopee Ballroom (952-445-0412), 2400 4th Ave. E., Shakopee. 12/31, Tim Patrick’s Blue Eyes Band New Year’s Eve Swing and Ballroom Dance Party Shorewood Bar & Grill (763-398-0088), 6161 Central Ave. NE (Hwy. 65), Fridley. Every Tues., big bands, 7-10 p. m., no cover. 1/3 & 17, Acme Jazz Company featuring vocalist Arne Fogel; 1/10, Cedar Avenue Big Band; 1/24, Nova Jazz Orchestra; 1/31, Century Jazz Ensemble. South St. Paul VFW (651-455-1505), 111 S. Concord Exchange St., St. Paul. 1/17, River City Jazz Orchestra, 7 p.m. 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.). 12/29, Red Rock Swing Band; 1/5, Moonlight Serenaders (vocalist Lee Engele); 1/12, Minnesota Jazz Orchestra (vocalists Debbie O’Keefe & Gregg Marquardt); 1/19, Beasley’s Big Band (vocalist Christine Rosholt); 1/26, Swingbeat Big Band. The Wine Market (651-452-9463), 720 Main St., #101, Mendota Heights. 1/9, Grand Re-opening featuring vocalist Lee Engele with guitarist Reynold Philipsek, 6-8 p.m. |
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