February 2009 Gigs Print E-mail
Following is a list of Twin Cities jazz club gigs for February 2009:
  • Acadia Cafe (612-874-8702), <acadiacafe. com>, 329 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. Some jazz.
  • 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 Sun., closed. Every Mon., Headspace, 7-9 p.m. / Open Poetry w/ live jazz, 9 p.m., no cover (2/2, 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. Every Wed., (except 2/4) The Tefsa Quartet, 7 p.m. followed by a 9 p.m. show (see below). Jazz every Wed.-Sat., 9 p.m., $5-$10 cover. 1/28, Dave Karr Quartet, 9 p.m., $5; 1/29, The Joe Smith Quartet, 9 p.m., $5; 1/30-31, Jazz Guitar Hero Weekend (with Dean Magraw, Sam Miltich, Billy Franze, Chris Olson & Dean Granros, 9 p.m., $10; 2/4, Sol Spectre, Xavier Trejo, The Loop Squad, 8 p.m., $8; 2/11, Rachel Holder & Dan Musselman CD Release Party; 2/12, How Birds Work; 2/13, Pete Whitman Quartet; 2/14, Valentine's Day with Carole Martin ($3 glasses of Champagne!); 2/18, Gary Berg Quartet-Gary's 70th Birthday Party; 2/20, Tribute to Bobby Peterson Weekend (Peter Schimke, Dan Musselman & Laura Caviani with Kenny Horst and Chris Bates); 2/21, Tribute to Bobby Peterson Weekend (Phil Aaron, Chris Lomheim and Tanner Taylor with Kenny Horst and Adam Linz); 2/26, Pete Whitman's X-tet; 2/27-28, Debbie Duncan.
  • Bennett's Chop and Railhouse (651-228-1408), 1305 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Every last Tues. each month, 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. Music 8-11 p.m. 1/31, Dan Ristrom; 2/6, Charmin Michelle.
  • Birchwood Cafe (612-722-4474), 3311 E. 25th St., Mpls. Every Mon., John Devine or Scott Mateo Davies, 6 p.m.
  • Bloomington Knights of Columbus (952-888-1492), 1114 American Blvd.,
  • Bloomington. 2/13, 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. 2/7, Chris Thomson, Patrick Harison, James Buckley and Sean Carey (improv.); 2/14, Alicia Wiley; 2/20, Hips Don't Lie (Tash Baron, Liz Draper, Joey van Phillips); 2/27, Peter Schimke, Anthony Cox and Jay Epstein, no cover.
  • 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.
  • Casper & Runyon's Shamrock Irish Nook (651-228-9925), 995 W. 7th St., St. Paul. 2/8 & 2/22, Mouldy Figs, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Cedar Cultural Center (612-338-2674, ext 2 for tickets), 416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 1/30, Harmonious Wail and TC Hot Club, 8 p.m., $10/adv. or $12/day of show; 2/5, Alison Brown Quintet including Joe Craven, 7:30 p.m., $18/adv., $20/door; 2/6, Rokia Traoré, 8 p.m., $25/adv., $30/door; 2/8, James Cotton Blues Band with A Night in the Box, 7:30 p.m., $20/adv., $25/door; 2/13, The Brass Messengers CD Release, 8 p.m., $8/adv., $10/door; 2/14, The New Standards' Valentine Day show, 8 p.m., $25/adv., $28/door; 2/15, Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited with DJ Paul Harding; 2/17, Third Tuesday Dance Night with Hot Swing Combo, 7:30 p.m., $8/door; 2/18-21, Spark  Festival of Electronic Music and Arts, 2 p.m. daily; 2/24, Andy McKee, 7:30 p.m., $15/adv., $18/door; 2/26, B-Side presents Sessions I featuring George Porter, Jr., Johnny Vidacovich, Joe Krown, Dean Magraw and Brandon Wozniak, 7:30 p.m., $20/adv., $22/door.
  • Casper's Cherokee Sirloin Room (651-457-2729), <cherokeesirloinroom.com>, 886 Smith Ave. S., West St., Paul. Call for live jazz info.
  • Cinema Ballroom (651-699-5910), 1560 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun. ballroom dancing with Jerry O'Hagan and his Orchestra with vocalist Charmin Michelle), 7-10 p.m., $12 ($8, students).
  • The Clown Lounge, Turf Club (651-647-0486), <clownlounge.com>, 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. Every Mon., live jazz, 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.) Jazz every Fri., 8:30-11:30 p.m. 1/30,  Charmin Michelle with her trio, Joel Shapira, Bruce Heine & Phil Hey; 2/6, Jeff Jensen with Chris Lomheim Trio; 2/13, Carole Martin with Laura Caviani Trio; 2/20, Charmin Michelle and her trio; 2/27, Patty Peterson and her 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.-12a.m, no cover). 2/14, Maud Hixson and Her Trio, Vintage Valentines of theJazz Age, 7-11 p.m.
  • 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 Jazz Lounge (952-435-2100), 14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Live jazz every Sat., no cover. 1/30-31, Vicky Mountain Quartet with special guests Dale Mendenhall, sax (Fri.) and James Allen, guitar (Sat.), 7-11 p.m.; 2/13-14, Paula Lammers, 7-11 p.m.; 2/28, Arne Fogel, 7-11 p.m.
  • Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant (612-332-1010), <dakotacooks.com>, 1010 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. (Parking at 10th & LaSalle ramp). Live jazz: usually at 7 & 9:30 p.m. weekdays; 7 p.m., Fri/Sat., 7 p.m., Sun. Happy Hour 4:30-6:30 p.m.‹Thurs., pianist Travis Anderson Trio & Fri., Jazz by Fosse with Irv Williams. 1/29, Robert Everest Expedition, a 6-piece world music ensemble (w/ pianist Mary Louise Knutson), 7 p.m., $7; 2/2, Christine Rosholt and her quartet; 2/3-4, jazz violinist Randy Sabien, $12; 2/5, John Raymond Project, $5; 2/6, Nachito Herrera, $15; 2/7, Debbie Duncan with Adi Yeshaya, $10; 2/8: Twin Cities Jazz Society "30 Years of Jazz" gala with special guests, door prizes, birthday cake and more!, 5-9 p.m., $10 and $7, TCJS members and students. FFI, see TCJS Jazz Notes page 3, or visit <www.tcjs.org>; 2/9-10, Ann Hampton Callaway, $30/$25; 2/11-12, Bob James & Keiko Matsui, 4-hand piano duets, ($45/$30); 2/15, Buckwheat Zydeco, $28/$17: 2/16-17, Sophie Milman, $25/$20; 2/18, The Dakota Trio with Tanner, Gordy & Phil, $5; 2/19, Terrence Hughes with Phil Fest (Manfredo Fest's son), CD release party (see article on TCJS Jazz Notes page 6), $7; 2/20-21, Ashford and Simpson $60/$45; 2/22, Craig Eichhorn Birthday Party!‹Dakota Foundation Benefit, 6 p.m.; 2/23-24, Manhattan Transfer, $75/$50; 2/25, Nichola Miller; 2/26, Brian Grivna/Dave Karr Quintet (bebop/sax duo); 2/27, Scottie Miller, $10; 2/28, Connie Evingson, $10; 3/2-4, Joshua Redman Trio, $40/$28; 3/5, Esperanza Spalding, $25/$20; 3/10, SFJazz Collective, $55/$38. Late Night: every Fri. & Sat., $5: 2/6, Rossum Electric Company; 2/7, Atlantis Quartet; 2/13, Jelloslave; 2/14, Sophia Shorai; 2/20, Supreme Privacy; 2/21, Red Planet w/ Dean Magraw, Chris Bates and Jay Epstein; 2/27, Chico Chavez and Manguito; 2/28, G8.
  • 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 - Fri./Sat., 8 p.m.
  • Dunn Bros. (651-698-0618), 1569 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 2/25, Daddy Squeeze Trio, 8:30-11 p.m.
  • Eagles Club (612-729-4469), <minneapolis eagles34.org>, 2507 E. 25th St., Mpls. Blue Monday (every Mon.) with Willie Murphy. 1/29, Rockin' Pinecones, 8-10:30 p.m. 2/24, Rockin Pinecones / KFAI Mardi Gras, 10-11 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. Every Sun., Blues Brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Open Blues Jam with Moses Oakland, 8 p.m. (no cover). Every Tues., 9 p.m., Sesacion Latina, $5. Visit <www.famousdaves.com/home/other-saucy-stuff/minneapolis-bbq-blues-club> forfull blues schedule.
  • Fireside Pizza (612-869-4040), 6736 Penn. Ave. S., Richfield. Every Mon. & Wed., Charmin Michelle with Denny Malmberg, 7-9 p.m., no cover. 
  • Half Time Rec (651-488-8245) <halftimerec. com>, 1013 Front Ave., St. Paul. Live music Tues.-Thurs., sometimes jazz or blues.
  • Hat Trick Lounge (651-228-1347), 134 E. 5th St., St. Paul. 9 p.m. shows, $5 cover. Sometimes jazz, call for schedule.
  • 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), <ingredientscafe.com>, 4725 Hwy. 61 N., White Bear Lake. Thurs.-Sat., jazz and blues. 2/6, Maud Hixson and Rick Carlson, 7-10 p.m.
  • Jensen's Supper Club (651-688-7969), <jensenssupperclub.com>, 3840 Sibley Memorial Hwy., Eagan. Music has been canceled.
  • Jitters (612-617-1111), 205 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. (downstairs in Times Bar & Café) Open Tues.-Sat., 7 p.m.-1 a.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. 1/27, CounterClockWise with Tanner Taylor, Zacc Harris, & Jay Epstein, 9:30 p.m.;
  • 2/24, Impulso with Dean Magraw, Brandon Wozniak and Jay Epstein.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.
  • Kramarczuk's Deli (612-379-3018), 215 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. 2/13, Daddy Squeeze, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $3 cover.
  • 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 Tues., Café Accordion Orchestra. Every Wed. & Thurs., John Devine. Every Fri., James "Cornbread" Harris. Every Fri./Sat., Salsa Police, 10 p.m. 2/7, Trio Mateo; 2/14, John Devine & Friends; 2/21, Jon Pemberton Trio; 2/28, Ticket to Brasil.
  • Mainstreet Bar & Grill (952-938-2400), 814 Main St., Hopkins. 2/1 & 15, Mouldy Figs, 4-7 p.m.
  • Minnesota Music Cafe (651-7769-4699), <www.minnesotamusiccafe.com>, 499 Payne Ave., St. Paul. 2/26, Charanga Tropical, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
  • Nomad World Pub (612-338-6424), 501 Cedar Ave. S. Mpls. Music at 9 p.m. (21+). Every 2nd Sun. (2/8), New Orleans Jazz Jam hosted by Southside Aces, 5-8 p.m.
  • O'Gara's (651-644-3333), <ogaras.com>, 163 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul‹Shamrock Room. First Mon., 2/2, Acme Jazz Company. Big bands play every Tues. night: 1/27, Nova Jazz Orchestra; 2/3, Beasley's Big Band with featured vocalist Christine Rosholt; 2/10, Stan Bann Big Band, 8 p.m.; 2/17, Jack Brass Band, 8 p.m.; 2/24, Nova Jazz Orchestra.
  • Picosa (612-746-3970), 65 Main St. SE, Mpls. <picosarestaurant.com>. Every Sat., (salsa lesson, 9 p.m.) Salsabrosa, 10 p.m.
  • Retro Ballroom (952-928-7803), 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Park. 2/20, Jerry O'Hagan and his Orchestra with vocalist Charmin Michelle, 8:30 p.m., $12.
  • Roseville VFW Post 7555 (651-483-5313), 1145 Woodhill Dr., Roseville. Every 3rd Tues., Godfrey Daniel Jazz Band, 6-9 p.m.
  • Sage Wine Bar, Hwy 110 & Dodd Road, Mendota Heights. 2/21, Lee Engele, 7 p.m.
  • Santorini Restaurant (952-546-6722), 99201 Wayzata Blvd., St. Louis Park. Every Thurs., Dan Ristrom and Friends (R&B). 
  • South St. Paul VFW (651-455-1505), 111 S. Concord Exchange St., St. Paul. Every third Tues., 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. 2/7, 13, 14, 21 & 28, JoAnne Funk Duo (JoAnne Funk, piano and Jeff Brueske, bass), 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.). 2/7, Swingbeat‹swing dance, 7:30 p.m.
  • 331 Club (612-331-1746);, 331 13th Ave. N.E., Mpls. Every Wed., KFAI's Jackson' Juke Joint. 1/28 & 2/18, Daddy Squeeze Trio, 9:30 p.m.-midnight.
  • Times Bar & Café (612-617-8098), <times barandcafe.com>, 201 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. Every Sun., Brunch with The Wolverines Jazz Trio & vocalist (2/1 & 8, Maud Hixson; 2/15 & 22, Arne Fogel), 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun. nights, Twin Cities Hot Club, 8 p.m.; Martini Mon., Erin Schwab & guests, 8 p.m. Every Tues., "The Singer Showcase" hosted by Lori Dokken, 7 p.m. Every Wed., Wolverines Trio w/ vocalist, 8 p.m. Every Thur., Salsa del Soul, 9:30 p.m.‹free dance lessons. Fri./Sat., music begins 9:30 p.m. 1/30, Soulacious; 1/31, Karen Paurus; 2/6, Debbie Duncan; 2/13, Davina & the Vagabonds; 2/14, the girls (Lori Dokken, Patty Peterson, Judi Donaghy & Erin Schwab; 2/21, Rachel Holder; 2/28, Café Accordion Orchestra.
  • 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).
  • 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. 2/27, guitarist Glen Helgeson with Michael Bissonnette, percussion; and Dan Arlig, bass, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover.
  • 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.). 1/29, Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra w/ vocalist Charmin Michelle; 2/5, Moonlight Serenaders; 2/12, Minnesota Jazz Orchestra; 2/19, Beasley's Big Band with featured vocalist Christine Rosholt; 2/26, Swingbeat 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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