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A listing of Twin Cities Jazz Club gigs for September, 2008 follows:
  • Andiamo Boats / St. Croix, (651-430-1234), <www.andiamo-ent.com>, 525 S. Main St., Stillwater. Call for Emperors of Jazz schedule.
  • Padelford Boats / Mississippi (651-227-1100 or 800-543-3908), <www.riverrides.com>, Harriet Island, St. Paul. Call for jazz cruise info.
  • Magnolia Blossom cruises feature the Dean Brewington Quartet the last Sun. each month thru October (8/31), 3-5:30 p.m., Watergate Marina, 2500 Crosby Farm Rd., St. Paul, (651) 690-2739, <magnoliablossom.net/index.htm>.
  • Acadia Cafe (612-874-8702), <acadiacafe. com>, 1931 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls. Some jazz. 9/5, Trio Tipo.
  • Arnellia’s (651-642-5975), <arnellias.com>, 1183 University Ave., St. Paul. Every Fri., Sat. & Sun., R&B and blues.
  • Artists’ Quarter (651-292-1359), <artistsquarter.com>, 408 St. Peter St., in the basement of the Hamm Building, St. Paul. (Enter on 7th Place. Parking avail. on the street & nearby ramps.) Every Mon., Green, 7-9 p.m. / Open Poetry w/ live jazz, 9 p.m., no cover (9/2, Poetry Slam, 8 p.m., $5). Every Tues., Schmidt, Wong, Meyer & Musselman, 7 p.m., followed by B-3 Organ Night with The Tuesday Night Band featuring Downtown Bill Brown (B-3), Kenny Horst (drums) and Billy Franze (guitar), 9 p.m., $5. Jazz every Wed.-Sat., 9 p.m., $5-$10 cover. 8/28, Pete Whitman’s X-tet, $8; 8/29-31, Happy Apple, $12; 9/1, Dean Magraw Trio; 9/3, Jon Weber, 8 p.m.; 9/10, Brian Grivna Quartet, 9 p.m.; 9/11, Phil Hey Quartet; 9/12-13, Stephanie Nakasian & Hod O’Brien; 9/17, Theresa Ronning CD Release Party (7:30-8:30 p.m.), Pat Moriarty/Ellen Lease Quintet, 9 p.m.;  9/18, Fat Kid Wednesdays; 9/19-20, Mulligan Stew; 9/21, Joan Griffith/Laura Caviani CD Release Party for Sambanova!, a TCJS “Jazz from J to Z” series concert, 7 p.m., $10, $7 for TCJS members (See article on page 1.); 9/24, Dave Karr Quartet; 9/25, Pete Whitman’s X-tet; 9/26-27, Kelly Rossum CD Release Party for Family, $10 (see page 7); 9/28, Tribute to Leigh Kamman, 7 p.m. (see page 2); 10/3-5, Mose Allison.
  • Babalu ( 612-746-3158), 800 Washington Ave. (Mpls. Warehouse district). Call for Latin jazz schedule.
  • Bennett’s Chop and Railhouse (651-228-1408), 1305 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Every last Tues. each month (9/30), Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz Band, 7-10 p.m. Call for reservations.
  • Bella Sera Wine Bar Ristorante (763-425-7372), <bellaseramn.com>, 12730 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove. 8/29, Aaron Keith Stewart; 9/13, Charmin Michelle with Rick Carlson, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; 9/19, Glen Helgeson with Dean Harrington (Gypsy jazz), 8 p.m.; 9/20, Larry McDonough Trio with bassist Craig Matarrese and guitarist Joel Shapira, 8-11 p.m.
  • Birchwood Cafe (612-722-4474), 3311 E. 25th St., Mpls. Every Mon., John Devine (9/8 & 22) / Scott Mateo Davies (9/15 & 29), 6 p.m.
  • Bloomington Knights of Columbus (952-888-1492), 1114 American Blvd., Bloomington. 9/12, Classic Big Band & the Nostalgics (swing dance), 8 p.m.
  • Café Maude (612-822-5411), <cafemaude. com>, 5411 Penn Ave. S., Mpls. Music 9 p.m.-12 a.m. (Reservations suggested; no cover or reservations after 10 p.m. on Fri. & Sat.). 8/29, James Buckley Trio (J.T. Bates, Bryan Nichols); 8/30, electronic improv with Food Team (Ryan Olcott, James Buckley, & Joey Van Phillips); 9/6, Adam Wozniak Quartet; 9/12, “Friends of Burt Renolds” (experimental electronic improv w/ Mike Lewis, James Buckley & Joey Van Phillips); 9/13, Adam Linz Trio; James Buckley Trio (J.T. Bates, Bryan Nicols); 9/26, Spaghetti Western String Co.; 9/27, Root Decision (Christopher Cox, Casey O’Brien; & Graham O’Brien).
  • Camp Bar (651-292-1844), <Camp-Bar.com>, 490 N. Robert, St. Paul. Every Wed., vocalist Aaron- Keith Stewart & pianist Chris Lomheim, 8-11 p.m., no cover.
  • Cedar Cultural Center (612-338-2674), <www.thecedar.org>, 416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 6/29, Open Arms Minnesota presents Siyaya, (fusion of traditional African songs, opera, jazz and pop). 9/5, Punch Brothers, 8 p.m., $20/adv., $10/day of show; 9/7, Bill Kubeczko Appreciation Concert hosted by Eight Head with special guests, 7:30 p.m., $8/adv., $10/day of show; 9/19, Rachel Unthank and the Winterset, 8 p.m., $15/adv., $18/day of show.
  • Casper & Runyon's Shamrocks Irish Nook (651-228-9925), 995 W. 7th St., St. Paul. 9/14 & 28, Mouldy Figs, 6-9 p.m.
  • Cherokee Sirloin Room (651-457-2729), 886 Smith Ave. W., St., Paul. Every Sat., Jeff Kartak, 8-11 p.m.
  • Cinema Ballroom (651-699-5910), 1560 St.  Clair Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun. ballroom dancing with Jerry O’Hagan and his Orchestra (9/21 & 28, featuring vocalist Charmin Michelle), 7-10 p.m., $12 ($8, students).
  • The Clown Lounge at the Turf Club (651-647-0486), 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. Live Jazz Mondays, 10:30 p.m.
  • Coffee Grounds (651-644-9959), <thecoffee grounds.net>, 1579 Hamline, Falcon Heights. Every other Sun., Open Microphone w/ Bill Hammond, 6 p.m.
  • Crave Restaurant in the Galleria (952-697-6000), <www.cravemn.com>, 3520 Galleria, Edina. (Reservations sugg.) Every Fri., live jazz,  8:30-11:30 p.m. 9/5, Debbie Duncan with the Laura Caviani Trio; 9/12, Patty Peterson  trio; 9/19, Charmin Michelle trio; 9/26, Lucia Newell with the Laura Caviani Trio.
  • Cue at the Guthrie (612-225-6499), In the Guthrie Theatre, 806 Second Ave., Mpls. Every Fri./Sat., jazz during and after dinner (live music, 8 p.m.-12 a.m, no cover). 8/29, Maud Hixson, Matt Senjem and Nathan Norman; 8/30, Charmin Michelle; 9/5, 13 & 19 & 10/3, Arne Fogel; 9/6, The DBQ (Dean Brewington Quintet); 9/12 & 26, Maud Hixson; 9/20, Charmin Michelle Quintet; 9/27, Alicia Wiley.
  • D’Amico Cucina (612-338-2401), <damico. com>, 100 N. 6th St., Butler Square Bldg., Mpls. Every Fri.-Sat., Benny Weinbeck and Gordy Johnson Duo, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
  • Dakota County Steakhouse (952-435-2100), 14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Live jazz every Sat., no cover. 8/30, Dwight Thompson, 7:30 p.m.; 9/5-6, Davina & the Vagabonds, 8 p.m.; 9/12, Holly Circle, 7 p.m.; 9/13, Patty Peterson, 7:30 p.m.; 9/20, Jason Weisman, 8 p.m.; 9/27, Nikki Walsh, 7 p.m.
  • Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant (612-332-1010), <dakotacookscom>, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. (Parking at 10th & LaSalle ramp). Live jazz during Happy Hour 4:30-6:30 p.m.—Thurs., pianist Travis Anderson Trio & Fri., Jazz by Fosse with Irv Williams. 8/27, Paul Renz Quartet with Anders Bostrom (from NJ), 7-11 p.m; 8/28, Brian Grivna & Dave Karr with special guest Connie Evingson; 8/29-30, Nachito Herrera; 9/5, John Boutte & Paul Sanchez; 9/7-8, Roy Hargrove; 9/9, Duke Robillard (blues), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20-$12; 9/15-16, guitarist Earl Klugh, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $40-$20; 9/23-24, Maria Muldaur, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $25-$16; 9/28-29, pianst Cedar Walton & & 9:30 p.m., $20-$12; 10/5-6, Ruthie Foster. Late night at the Dakota Jazz Club, every Fri. & Sat., 11:30 p.m., $5. 10/3, Ellen Lease/Pat Moriarty Quintet; 9/5, Reid Kennedy Trio; 9/6, Lil’ Black Blondie; 9/12, Jelloslave; 9/13, rennieworks; 9/19, Snowblind; 9/20, James Buckley Trio; 9/26, Big Trouble; 9/27, Charlie Devanna.
  • Dixie’s on Grand, (651-222-7345) <dixieson grand.com>, 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 7th St. W., St. Paul. Jazz every Fri./Sat., 8 p.m. 8/30, pianist Larry McDonough with saxophonist Richard Terril, 8-11 p.m.
  • Eagles Club (612-729-4469), <minneapolis eagles34.org>, 2507 E. 25th St., Mpls. Blue Monday (every Mon.) with Willie Murphy. 8/28 & 9/18, Rockin’ Pinecones, 8-10:30 p.m.
  • Erte Restaurant and Peacock Lounge (612-623-4211), <ertedining.com>, 29 13th Ave. N.E., Mpls. Music, sometimes jazz, every Fri. & Sat., 7-10 p.m.
  • Famous Dave’s BBQ & Blues (612-822-9900), 3001 Hennepin Ave. S., (in Calhoun Square), Mpls. Call for blues schedule.
  • Fireside Pizza (612-869-4040), 6736 Penn. Ave. S., Richfield. Every Mon. & Wed. (except 9/1 & 10), Charmin Michelle with Denny Malmberg, 7-9 p.m., no cover.
  • French Meadow Bakery & Restaurant (612-870-7855), <www.frenchmeadow.com>, 2610 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. 9/1, 8 & 15, Thomas Nordlund, solo guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
  • Half Time Rec (651-488-8245) <halftimerec. com>, 1013 Front Ave., St. Paul. Free live music Tues.-Thurs., sometimes jazz or blues. 9/7, Rockin’ Pinecones, 8-11 p.m.
  • Hat Trick Lounge (651-228-1347), 134 E. 5th St., St. Paul. 9 p.m. shows, $5 cover. 8/29, Jobim & More; 8/30 Bigbody Applehead.
  • Il Vesco Vino (651-222-7000), 579 Selby Ave., St. Paul. Every Fri & Sat., Irv Williams w/ pianist Peter Schimke, 9-11 p.m.
  • Ingredients Café (651-426-6611), <ingredi entscafe.com>, 4725 Hwy. 61 N., White Bear Lake. Thurs.-Sat., jazz and blues.
  • Jensen’s Supper Club (651-688-7969), <jensenssupperclub.com>, 3840 Sibley Memorial Hwy., Eagan. 9/5, Christine Rosholt & Jensen’s house band (Ed Thorpe, keyboards; Cliff Johnson, guitar/vocals; and Bruce Wintervold, percussion).
  • Jitters (612-617-1111), 205 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. (downstairs in Times Bar & Café) Open  Tues.-Sat., 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Every Wed., Davina and the Vagabonds, 10 p.m. Every first Thurs., Bebop Jazz w/ Atlantis Quartet, 9:30 p.m.
  • Kitty Cat Klub (612-331-9800), 315 14th Ave. S.E., Mpls. Call for schedule. 9/29, Park Evans, Brian Roessler & Jay Epstein, 10 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.
  • Kozy’s Steaks & Seafood (952-224-5866), 3220 Galleria, Edina. Every Sun., Charmin Michelle & Denny Malmberg, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Lee’s Liquor Lounge (612-321-7200), 101 Glenwood Ave. N., Mpls. 9/10, Davina & the Vagabonds, 9:30 p.m.
  • Lisa’s Place (952-448-7622), 205 Broadway N., Carver, MN. Each month, every last Wed., Eleganzos and guests, 8-11 p.m.
  • Loring Pasta Bar & Cafe (612-378-4849), <loringcafe.com>, 327 14th Ave. S.E., Mpls. Pasta Bar/music, 6 p.m. Every Sun., Mandragora Tango. Every Wed. & Thurs., John Devine. Every Fri., James “Cornbread” Harris. 8/30, Paul Harper Trio; 9/6, Jon Pemberton Trio; 9/13, Ticket to Brasil; 9/20, Parisota Hot Club; 9/27, Trio Mateo.
  • Maggiano’s Little Italy (952-285-4339), 2685 Southdale Center, Edina. Every Fri. in the bar area up front, Tommy O’Donnell duo (8/29, with bassist Gordy Johnson), 6-9 p.m.
  • Mainstreet Bar & Grill (952-938-2400), 814 Main St., Hopkins. 9/8 & 22, Mouldy Figs, 4-7 p.m.
  • Mill City Café (612-788-6188), <millcitycafe. com>,  2205 California St., #102, N.E. Mpls.     9/24, Geln Helgeson with Reynold Philipsek (Gypsy jazz), 7-9 p.m.
  • Nomad World Pub (612-338-6424),  501 Cedar Ave. S. Mpls. Music at 9 p.m. (21+). Every 2nd Sun., traditional jazz jam hosted by Southside Aces, 5-8 p.m.
  • Norton’s Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge (715-792-2464). 307 Main St., Red Wing, MN. 8/29, Christine Rosholt quartet, 8-10 p.m.
  • O’Gara’s (651-644-3333), <ogaras.com>, 163 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul—Shamrock Room. 9/1, Acme Jazz Company; every second Mon. (9/8), Cedar Ave. Big Band. Big bands play every Tues. night: 8/26, Nova Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m.; 9/2, Beasley’s Big Band, 7:30 p.m.; 9/9, Stan Bann Big Band, 8 p.m.; 9/16, Jack Brass Band, 8 p.m.; 9/23, Nova Jazz Orchestra; 9/30, River City Jazz Orchestra w/ vocalist Paula Lammers, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
  • Picosa (formerly Sophia’s) 65 Main St. SE, Mpls. <picosarestaurant.com>. Every Sat., (salsa lesson, 9 p.m.) Salsabrosa, 10 p.m.
  • Retro Ballroom (952-928-7803) <onyour toes.org/retroballroom/index.html>, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Park. 9/5, Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra with Charmin Michelle, 8:30-11 p.m. (7:30 p.m. dance lesson), $12.
  • Roseville VFW Post 7555 (651-483-5313), 1145 Woodhill Dr., Roseville. Every 3rd Tues., Godfrey Daniel Jazz Band, 6-9 p.m.
  • Rossi’s Steakhouse/Blue Star Jazzroom (612-312-2828), <bluestarjazz.com>, Metro Building, 80 S. 9th St., Mpls. Music every night, mostly jazz. 8/23, Inside Out Jazz, 9 p.m.; 8/27-28,  Maud Hixson & Patrick Harison, 6 p.m.
  • Rum Runners (763-913-9533), 9510 W. River Rd., Brooklyn Park. Soulful Thursdays—live blues, jazz & R&B, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10.
  • Sage Wine Market & Bar, (651-452-7000), <thesagemarket.us/wine.htm>, 730 Main St., Mendota Heights. Live music, some jazz every Sat., 7-10 p.m.
  • Santorini Restaurant (952-546-6722), 99201 Wayzata Blvd., St. Louis Park. Every Thurs., Dan Ristrom and Friends (R&B).
  • Sawatdee (763-494-5708), 7885 Main St. N., Maple Grove. Every Wed., Dan and Reuben Ristrom, 7-9 p.m.
  • Shakopee Ballroom (952-445-0412), 2400 E. 4th Ave., Shakopee. 9/12, Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra with Charmin Michelle, 9:30-11:30 p.m. (7:30 p.m. dance lesson), $12.
  • South St. Paul VFW (651-455-1505), 111 S. Concord Exchange St., St. Paul. Every second Tues. (9/16), 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. 8/29 thru 9/6 & 9/20, JoAnn Funk & Jeff Brueske duo, 7-11 p.m.
  • Stones Restaurant & Lounge (651-439-1900), <www.stonesstillwater.com>, in Grand Garage Building, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater.
  • The Sugar Room (507-625-8175), 200 Walnut St. E., Mankato, MN. 9/19, Larry McDounough Quartet with pianist Larry McDonough, bassist Craig Matarrese, and drummer Chaz Draper, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
  • Tapestry Folkdance Center (612-722-2914), <tapestryfolkdance.org>, 3748 Minnehaha, Ave. S., Mpls. Every Thurs., Late Night Swing featuring DJ Terry Gardner, 10 p.m. (lessons 6:30-9:30 p.m.). 9/6, Christine Rosholt with Beasley’s Big Band, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (lesson, 7:30 p.m.), $10.
  • Times Bar & Café (612-617-8098), <times barandcafe.com>, 201 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. No cover except where noted. Every Sun., Brunch with The Wolverines Jazz Trio & vocalists: 8/31 & 9/7, Kim Cameron; 9/14, 21& 28, Maurice Jaycox, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun. nights, Twin Cities Hot Club, 8 p.m.; Martini Mon. w/ Erin Schwab & Jay Fuchs, 8 p.m. Every Tues., “The Singer Showcase” hosted by Lori Dokken, 7 p.m.—9/2, “The Girls” (Lori Dokken, Judi Donaghy, Patty Peterson & Erin Schwab). Every Wed., Wolverines Trio w/ vocalist Erin Schwab, 8 p.m. ($5 ). Every Thur., Salsa del Soul, 9:30 p.m. Fri./Sat., music begins 9:30 p.m. 8/29, Salsa del Soul; 9/5, Vic Volare; 9/6, Maud Hixson and the Twin Cities Hot Club; 9/12-13, Davina & the Vagabonds CD release; 9/19, Café Accordion Orchestra; 9/16, “Soul” with Vital Organ featuring Rachel Holder; 9/20, Rachel Holder; 9/27, The Times Anniversary Party w/ the Wolverines Big Band.
  • The Town House (651-646-7087), 1415 W. Univ. Ave., St. Paul—North Star Piano Lounge, 9 p.m. Every 1st Thur., “The Girls” (Lori Dokken, Erin Schwab, Judi Donaghy & Patty Peterson).
  • 331 Club (612-331-1746) 331 13 Ave. N.E., Mpls. Every Wed., KFAI’s Jackson’ Juke Joint.
  • Tryg’s (612-920-7777), 3118 W. Lake St., Mpls. 8/30 (9 p.m.) & 9/7 (Sunday Brunch, 11 a.m.), Davina & the Vagabonds,
  • Via Café & Bar (952-928-9500), <viacafebar. com>, 6740 France Ave. S., Edina. 8/29, Daddy Squeeze, 7-9 p.m.
  • Vic’s (612-312-2000), <vicsdining.com>, 201 Main St. S.E. (St. Anthony Main), Mpls. Live music every Fri. and Sat., often jazz or blues, 10 p.m.-12 a.m. 9/29, Gypsy Mania Quartet, 9 p.m.
  • Wabasha Caves (651-224-1191), <wabasha streetcaves.com>, 215 S. Wabasha, St. Paul. Swing band and dancing every Thurs., 7-10 p.m., $7 (free dance lessons, 6:15 p.m.). 8/28 & 9/25, Swing Beat Big Band; 9/4, Moonlight Serenaders; 9/11, Minnesota Jazz Orchestra; 9/18, Beasley’s 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.September 2008
  • Andiamo Boats / St. Croix, (651-430-1234), <www.andiamo-ent.com>, 525 S. Main St., Stillwater. Call for Emperors of Jazz schedule.
  • Padelford Boats / Mississippi (651-227-1100 or 800-543-3908), <www.riverrides.com>, Harriet Island, St. Paul. Call for jazz cruise info.
  • Magnolia Blossom cruises feature the Dean Brewington Quartet the last Sun. each month thru October (8/31), 3-5:30 p.m., Watergate Marina, 2500 Crosby Farm Rd., St. Paul, (651) 690-2739, <magnoliablossom.net/index.htm>.
  • Acadia Cafe (612-874-8702), <acadiacafe. com>, 1931 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls. Some jazz. 9/5, Trio Tipo.
  • Arnellia’s (651-642-5975), <arnellias.com>, 1183 University Ave., St. Paul. Every Fri., Sat. & Sun., R&B and blues.
  • Artists’ Quarter (651-292-1359), <artists quarter.com>, 408 St. Peter St., in the basement of the Hamm Building, St. Paul. (Enter on 7th Place. Parking avail. on the street & nearby ramps.) Every Mon., Green, 7-9 p.m. / Open Poetry w/ live jazz, 9 p.m., no cover (9/2, Poetry Slam, 8 p.m., $5). Every Tues., Schmidt, Wong, Meyer & Musselman, 7 p.m., followed by B-3 Organ Night with The Tuesday Night Band featuring Downtown Bill Brown (B-3), Kenny Horst (drums) and Billy Franze (guitar), 9 p.m., $5. Jazz every Wed.-Sat., 9 p.m., $5-$10 cover. 8/28, Pete Whitman’s X-tet, $8; 8/29-31, Happy Apple, $12; 9/1, Dean Magraw Trio; 9/3, Jon Weber, 8 p.m.; 9/10, Brian Grivna Quartet, 9 p.m.; 9/11, Phil Hey Quartet; 9/12-13, Stephanie Nakasian & Hod O’Brien; 9/17, Theresa Ronning CD Release Party (7:30-8:30 p.m.), Pat Moriarty/Ellen Lease Quintet, 9 p.m.;  9/18, Fat Kid Wednesdays; 9/19-20, Mulligan Stew; 9/21, Joan Griffith/Laura Caviani CD Release Party for Sambanova!, a TCJS “Jazz from J to Z” series concert, 7 p.m., $10, $7 for TCJS members (See article on page 1.); 9/24, Dave Karr Quartet; 9/25, Pete Whitman’s X-tet; 9/26-27, Kelly Rossum CD Release Party for Family, $10 (see page 7); 9/28, Tribute to Leigh Kamman, 7 p.m. (see page 2); 10/3-5, Mose Allison.
  • Babalu ( 612-746-3158), 800 Washington Ave. (Mpls. Warehouse district). Call for Latin jazz schedule.
  • Bennett’s Chop and Railhouse (651-228-1408), 1305 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Every last Tues. each month (9/30), Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz Band, 7-10 p.m. Call for reservations.
  • Bella Sera Wine Bar Ristorante (763-425-7372), <bellaseramn.com>, 12730 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove. 8/29, Aaron Keith Stewart; 9/13, Charmin Michelle with Rick Carlson, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; 9/19, Glen Helgeson with Dean Harrington (Gypsy jazz), 8 p.m.; 9/20, Larry McDonough Trio with bassist Craig Matarrese and guitarist Joel Shapira, 8-11 p.m.
  • Birchwood Cafe (612-722-4474), 3311 E. 25th St., Mpls. Every Mon., John Devine (9/8 & 22) / Scott Mateo Davies (9/15 & 29), 6 p.m.
  • Bloomington Knights of Columbus (952-888-1492), 1114 American Blvd., Bloomington. 9/12, Classic Big Band & the Nostalgics (swing dance), 8 p.m.
  • Café Maude (612-822-5411), <cafemaude. com>, 5411 Penn Ave. S., Mpls. Music 9 p.m.-12 a.m. (Reservations suggested; no cover or reservations after 10 p.m. on Fri. & Sat.). 8/29, James Buckley Trio (J.T. Bates, Bryan Nichols); 8/30, electronic improv with Food Team (Ryan Olcott, James Buckley, & Joey Van Phillips); 9/6, Adam Wozniak Quartet; 9/12, “Friends of Burt Renolds” (experimental electronic improv w/ Mike Lewis, James Buckley & Joey Van Phillips); 9/13, Adam Linz Trio; James Buckley Trio (J.T. Bates, Bryan Nicols); 9/26, Spaghetti Western String Co.; 9/27, Root Decision (Christopher Cox, Casey O’Brien; & Graham O’Brien).
  • Camp Bar (651-292-1844), <Camp-Bar.com>, 490 N. Robert, St. Paul. Every Wed., vocalist Aaron- Keith Stewart & pianist Chris Lomheim, 8-11 p.m., no cover.
  • Cedar Cultural Center (612-338-2674), <www.thecedar.org>, 416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 6/29, Open Arms Minnesota presents Siyaya, (fusion of traditional African songs, opera, jazz and pop). 9/5, Punch Brothers, 8 p.m., $20/adv., $10/day of show; 9/7, Bill Kubeczko Appreciation Concert hosted by Eight Head with special guests, 7:30 p.m., $8/adv., $10/day of show; 9/19, Rachel Unthank and the Winterset, 8 p.m., $15/adv., $18/day of show.
  • Casper & Runyon's Shamrocks Irish Nook (651-228-9925), 995 W. 7th St., St. Paul. 9/14 & 28, Mouldy Figs, 6-9 p.m.
  • Cherokee Sirloin Room (651-457-2729), 886 Smith Ave. W., St., Paul. Every Sat., Jeff Kartak, 8-11 p.m.
  • Cinema Ballroom (651-699-5910), 1560 St.  Clair Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun. ballroom dancing with Jerry O’Hagan and his Orchestra (9/21 & 28, featuring vocalist Charmin Michelle), 7-10 p.m., $12 ($8, students).
  • The Clown Lounge at the Turf Club (651-647-0486), 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. Live Jazz Mondays, 10:30 p.m.
  • Coffee Grounds (651-644-9959), <thecoffee grounds.net>, 1579 Hamline, Falcon Heights. Every other Sun., Open Microphone w/ Bill Hammond, 6 p.m.
  • Crave Restaurant in the Galleria (952-697-6000), <www.cravemn.com>, 3520 Galleria, Edina. (Reservations sugg.) Every Fri., live jazz,  8:30-11:30 p.m. 9/5, Debbie Duncan with the Laura Caviani Trio; 9/12, Patty Peterson  trio; 9/19, Charmin Michelle trio; 9/26, Lucia Newell with the Laura Caviani Trio.
  • Cue at the Guthrie (612-225-6499), In the Guthrie Theatre, 806 Second Ave., Mpls. Every Fri./Sat., jazz during and after dinner (live music, 8 p.m.-12 a.m, no cover). 8/29, Maud Hixson, Matt Senjem and Nathan Norman; 8/30, Charmin Michelle; 9/5, 13 & 19 & 10/3, Arne Fogel; 9/6, The DBQ (Dean Brewington Quintet); 9/12 & 26, Maud Hixson; 9/20, Charmin Michelle Quintet; 9/27, Alicia Wiley.
  • D’Amico Cucina (612-338-2401), <damico. com>, 100 N. 6th St., Butler Square Bldg., Mpls. Every Fri.-Sat., Benny Weinbeck and Gordy Johnson Duo, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
  • Dakota County Steakhouse (952-435-2100), 14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Live jazz every Sat., no cover. 8/30, Dwight Thompson, 7:30 p.m.; 9/5-6, Davina & the Vagabonds, 8 p.m.; 9/12, Holly Circle, 7 p.m.; 9/13, Patty Peterson, 7:30 p.m.; 9/20, Jason Weisman, 8 p.m.; 9/27, Nikki Walsh, 7 p.m.
  • Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant (612-332-1010), <dakotacookscom>, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. (Parking at 10th & LaSalle ramp). Live jazz during Happy Hour 4:30-6:30 p.m.—Thurs., pianist Travis Anderson Trio & Fri., Jazz by Fosse with Irv Williams. 8/27, Paul Renz Quartet with Anders Bostrom (from NJ), 7-11 p.m; 8/28, Brian Grivna & Dave Karr with special guest Connie Evingson; 8/29-30, Nachito Herrera; 9/5, John Boutte & Paul Sanchez; 9/7-8, Roy Hargrove; 9/9, Duke Robillard (blues), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20-$12; 9/15-16, guitarist Earl Klugh, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $40-$20; 9/23-24, Maria Muldaur, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $25-$16; 9/28-29, pianst Cedar Walton & & 9:30 p.m., $20-$12; 10/5-6, Ruthie Foster. Late night at the Dakota Jazz Club, every Fri. & Sat., 11:30 p.m., $5. 10/3, Ellen Lease/Pat Moriarty Quintet; 9/5, Reid Kennedy Trio; 9/6, Lil’ Black Blondie; 9/12, Jelloslave; 9/13, rennieworks; 9/19, Snowblind; 9/20, James Buckley Trio; 9/26, Big Trouble; 9/27, Charlie Devanna.
  • Dixie’s on Grand, (651-222-7345) <dixieson grand.com>, 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 7th St. W., St. Paul. Jazz every Fri./Sat., 8 p.m. 8/30, pianist Larry McDonough with saxophonist Richard Terril, 8-11 p.m.
  • Eagles Club (612-729-4469), <minneapolis eagles34.org>, 2507 E. 25th St., Mpls. Blue Monday (every Mon.) with Willie Murphy. 8/28 & 9/18, Rockin’ Pinecones, 8-10:30 p.m.
  • Erte Restaurant and Peacock Lounge (612-623-4211), <ertedining.com>, 29 13th Ave. N.E., Mpls. Music, sometimes jazz, every Fri. & Sat., 7-10 p.m.
  • Famous Dave’s BBQ & Blues (612-822-9900), 3001 Hennepin Ave. S., (in Calhoun Square), Mpls. Call for blues schedule.
  • Fireside Pizza (612-869-4040), 6736 Penn. Ave. S., Richfield. Every Mon. & Wed. (except 9/1 & 10), Charmin Michelle with Denny Malmberg, 7-9 p.m., no cover.
  • French Meadow Bakery & Restaurant (612-870-7855), <www.frenchmeadow.com>, 2610 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. 9/1, 8 & 15, Thomas Nordlund, solo guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
  • Half Time Rec (651-488-8245) <halftimerec. com>, 1013 Front Ave., St. Paul. Free live music Tues.-Thurs., sometimes jazz or blues. 9/7, Rockin’ Pinecones, 8-11 p.m.
  • Hat Trick Lounge (651-228-1347), 134 E. 5th St., St. Paul. 9 p.m. shows, $5 cover. 8/29, Jobim & More; 8/30 Bigbody Applehead.
  • Il Vesco Vino (651-222-7000), 579 Selby Ave., St. Paul. Every Fri & Sat., Irv Williams w/ pianist Peter Schimke, 9-11 p.m.
  • Ingredients Café (651-426-6611), <ingredi entscafe.com>, 4725 Hwy. 61 N., White Bear Lake. Thurs.-Sat., jazz and blues.
  • Jensen’s Supper Club (651-688-7969), <jensenssupperclub.com>, 3840 Sibley Memorial Hwy., Eagan. 9/5, Christine Rosholt & Jensen’s house band (Ed Thorpe, keyboards; Cliff Johnson, guitar/vocals; and Bruce Wintervold, percussion).
  • Jitters (612-617-1111), 205 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. (downstairs in Times Bar & Café) Open  Tues.-Sat., 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Every Wed., Davina and the Vagabonds, 10 p.m. Every first Thurs., Bebop Jazz w/ Atlantis Quartet, 9:30 p.m.
  • Kitty Cat Klub (612-331-9800), 315 14th Ave. S.E., Mpls. Call for schedule. 9/29, Park Evans, Brian Roessler & Jay Epstein, 10 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.
  • Kozy’s Steaks & Seafood (952-224-5866), 3220 Galleria, Edina. Every Sun., Charmin Michelle & Denny Malmberg, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Lee’s Liquor Lounge (612-321-7200), 101 Glenwood Ave. N., Mpls. 9/10, Davina & the Vagabonds, 9:30 p.m.
  • Lisa’s Place (952-448-7622), 205 Broadway N., Carver, MN. Each month, every last Wed., Eleganzos and guests, 8-11 p.m.
  • Loring Pasta Bar & Cafe (612-378-4849), <loringcafe.com>, 327 14th Ave. S.E., Mpls. Pasta Bar/music, 6 p.m. Every Sun., Mandragora Tango. Every Wed. & Thurs., John Devine. Every Fri., James “Cornbread” Harris. 8/30, Paul Harper Trio; 9/6, Jon Pemberton Trio; 9/13, Ticket to Brasil; 9/20, Parisota Hot Club; 9/27, Trio Mateo.
  • Maggiano’s Little Italy (952-285-4339), 2685 Southdale Center, Edina. Every Fri. in the bar area up front, Tommy O’Donnell duo (8/29, with bassist Gordy Johnson), 6-9 p.m.
  • Mainstreet Bar & Grill (952-938-2400), 814 Main St., Hopkins. 9/8 & 22, Mouldy Figs, 4-7 p.m.
  • Mill City Café (612-788-6188), <millcitycafe. com>,  2205 California St., #102, N.E. Mpls.     9/24, Geln Helgeson with Reynold Philipsek (Gypsy jazz), 7-9 p.m.
  • Nomad World Pub (612-338-6424),  501 Cedar Ave. S. Mpls. Music at 9 p.m. (21+). Every 2nd Sun., traditional jazz jam hosted by Southside Aces, 5-8 p.m.
  • Norton’s Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge (715-792-2464). 307 Main St., Red Wing, MN. 8/29, Christine Rosholt quartet, 8-10 p.m.
  • O’Gara’s (651-644-3333), <ogaras.com>, 163 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul—Shamrock Room. 9/1, Acme Jazz Company; every second Mon. (9/8), Cedar Ave. Big Band. Big bands play every Tues. night: 8/26, Nova Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m.; 9/2, Beasley’s Big Band, 7:30 p.m.; 9/9, Stan Bann Big Band, 8 p.m.; 9/16, Jack Brass Band, 8 p.m.; 9/23, Nova Jazz Orchestra; 9/30, River City Jazz Orchestra w/ vocalist Paula Lammers, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
  • Picosa (formerly Sophia’s) 65 Main St. SE, Mpls. <picosarestaurant.com>. Every Sat., (salsa lesson, 9 p.m.) Salsabrosa, 10 p.m.
  • Retro Ballroom (952-928-7803) <onyour toes.org/retroballroom/index.html>, 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Park. 9/5, Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra with Charmin Michelle, 8:30-11 p.m. (7:30 p.m. dance lesson), $12.
  • Roseville VFW Post 7555 (651-483-5313), 1145 Woodhill Dr., Roseville. Every 3rd Tues., Godfrey Daniel Jazz Band, 6-9 p.m.
  • Rossi’s Steakhouse/Blue Star Jazzroom (612-312-2828), <bluestarjazz.com>, Metro Building, 80 S. 9th St., Mpls. Music every night, mostly jazz. 8/23, Inside Out Jazz, 9 p.m.; 8/27-28,  Maud Hixson & Patrick Harison, 6 p.m.
  • Rum Runners (763-913-9533), 9510 W. River Rd., Brooklyn Park. Soulful Thursdays—live blues, jazz & R&B, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10.
  • Sage Wine Market & Bar, (651-452-7000), <thesagemarket.us/wine.htm>, 730 Main St., Mendota Heights. Live music, some jazz every Sat., 7-10 p.m.
  • Santorini Restaurant (952-546-6722), 99201 Wayzata Blvd., St. Louis Park. Every Thurs., Dan Ristrom and Friends (R&B).
  • Sawatdee (763-494-5708), 7885 Main St. N., Maple Grove. Every Wed., Dan and Reuben Ristrom, 7-9 p.m.
  • Shakopee Ballroom (952-445-0412), 2400 E. 4th Ave., Shakopee. 9/12, Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra with Charmin Michelle, 9:30-11:30 p.m. (7:30 p.m. dance lesson), $12.
  • South St. Paul VFW (651-455-1505), 111 S. Concord Exchange St., St. Paul. Every second Tues. (9/16), 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. 8/29 thru 9/6 & 9/20, JoAnn Funk & Jeff Brueske duo, 7-11 p.m.
  • Stones Restaurant & Lounge (651-439-1900), <www.stonesstillwater.com>, in Grand Garage Building, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater.
  • The Sugar Room (507-625-8175), 200 Walnut St. E., Mankato, MN. 9/19, Larry McDounough Quartet with pianist Larry McDonough, bassist Craig Matarrese, and drummer Chaz Draper, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
  • Tapestry Folkdance Center (612-722-2914), <tapestryfolkdance.org>, 3748 Minnehaha, Ave. S., Mpls. Every Thurs., Late Night Swing featuring DJ Terry Gardner, 10 p.m. (lessons 6:30-9:30 p.m.). 9/6, Christine Rosholt with Beasley’s Big Band, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (lesson, 7:30 p.m.), $10.
  • Times Bar & Café (612-617-8098), <timesbarandcafe.com>, 201 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. No cover except where noted. Every Sun., Brunch with The Wolverines Jazz Trio & vocalists: 8/31 & 9/7, Kim Cameron; 9/14, 21& 28, Maurice Jaycox, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun. nights, Twin Cities Hot Club, 8 p.m.; Martini Mon. w/ Erin Schwab & Jay Fuchs, 8 p.m. Every Tues., “The Singer Showcase” hosted by Lori Dokken, 7 p.m.—9/2, “The Girls” (Lori Dokken, Judi Donaghy, Patty Peterson & Erin Schwab). Every Wed., Wolverines Trio w/ vocalist Erin Schwab, 8 p.m. ($5 ). Every Thur., Salsa del Soul, 9:30 p.m. Fri./Sat., music begins 9:30 p.m. 8/29, Salsa del Soul; 9/5, Vic Volare; 9/6, Maud Hixson and the Twin Cities Hot Club; 9/12-13, Davina & the Vagabonds CD release; 9/19, Café Accordion Orchestra; 9/16, “Soul” with Vital Organ featuring Rachel Holder; 9/20, Rachel Holder; 9/27, The Times Anniversary Party w/ the Wolverines Big Band.
  • The Town House (651-646-7087), 1415 W. Univ. Ave., St. Paul—North Star Piano Lounge, 9 p.m. Every 1st Thur., “The Girls” (Lori Dokken, Erin Schwab, Judi Donaghy & Patty Peterson).
  • 331 Club (612-331-1746) 331 13 Ave. N.E., Mpls. Every Wed., KFAI’s Jackson’ Juke Joint.
  • Tryg’s (612-920-7777), 3118 W. Lake St., Mpls. 8/30 (9 p.m.) & 9/7 (Sunday Brunch, 11 a.m.), Davina & the Vagabonds,
  • Via Café & Bar (952-928-9500), <viacafebar. com>, 6740 France Ave. S., Edina. 8/29, Daddy Squeeze, 7-9 p.m.
  • Vic’s (612-312-2000), <vicsdining.com>, 201 Main St. S.E. (St. Anthony Main), Mpls. Live music every Fri. and Sat., often jazz or blues, 10 p.m.-12 a.m. 9/29, Gypsy Mania Quartet, 9 p.m.
  • Wabasha Caves (651-224-1191), <wabasha streetcaves.com>, 215 S. Wabasha, St. Paul. Swing band and dancing every Thurs., 7-10 p.m., $7 (free dance lessons, 6:15 p.m.). 8/28 & 9/25, Swing Beat Big Band; 9/4, Moonlight Serenaders; 9/11, Minnesota Jazz Orchestra; 9/18, Beasley’s 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.
 
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