March 2009 Gigs Print E-mail
A list of Twin Cities jazz club gigs for March 2009 follows:
  • 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 Sun., closed. Every Mon., Headspace, 7-9 p.m. / Open Poetry w/ live jazz, 9 p.m., no cover (3/2, Poetry Slam, 8 p.m., $5). Every Tues., Schmidt, Wong, Meyer, Pena & 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., Tefsa Quartet, 7 p.m. followed by a 9 p.m. show (see below). Jazz every Wed.-Sat., 9 p.m., $5-$10 cover. 2/27-28, Debbie Duncan; 3/5, Rookai with Cassie Meyer; 3/6, Cory Wong Quartet; 3/11, How Birds Work; 3/12, Phil Hey Quartet; 3/13-14, Impulso (Dean Magraw, Brandon Wozniak & Jay Epstein); 3/18, Reid Kennedy Trio CD release, Reflections (See Coda for details.); 3/19, The Alternates, 7 p.m. / 9 p.m., Dave Karr Quartet; 3/20-21, Anthony Cox, Phil Hey, and Chris Lomheim; 3/25, Marv Dalhgren & Friends; 3/26, Pete Whitman's X-tet; 3/27-28, Jim Snidero; 4/2, Framework (Chris Olson, Chris Bates, Jay Epstein) CD Release; 4/3-4, Greg Skaff. 
  • 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.
  • Birchwood Cafe (612-722-4474), 3311 E. 25th St., Mpls. Every Mon., (3/9 & 23) John Devine; (3/2, 16 & 30) Scott Mateo Davies, 6 p.m.
  • Bloomington Knights of Columbus (952-888-1492), 1114 American Blvd., Bloomington. 3/13, Classic Big Band & the Nostalgics (swing dance), 8 p.m. 3/20, Paula Lammers and Cloud Nine, 8-11 p.m., $8; 3/28, Big Band Scene on Jazz88 10th Anniversary Swing Dance, "Battle of the Big Bands," $10 (at the door) and $8, TCJS/KBEM members. (See article on TCJS Jazz Notes page 3.)
  • Cafe Maude (612-822-5411), <cafemaude. com>, 5411 Penn Ave. S., Mpls. Music, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. 2/27, Peter Schimke, Anthony Cox and Jay Epstein, no cover; 3/6, A Night In a Box (old-time blues); 3/7, Dean Granros & Peter Schimke; 3/13, Fat Kid Wednesdays; 3/14, FoodTeam; 3/20-21, Spaghetti Western String Co.; 3/27, Chris Thomson & Tim Glenn; 3/28, Rahjta Ren & John Delaire (avante jazz).
  • 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. 3/8, 15 & 29, Mouldy Figs, 5:30-8:30 p.m..
  • Cedar Cultural Center (612-338-2674), 416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 3/6, Mike Marshall Big Trio with guests Caterina Lichtenberg, Mirko Schrader, and Peter Ostroushko, 7:30 p.m., $18/adv., $20; 3/13, California Guitar Trio with Andreas Kapsalis Trio, 8 p.m., $15/adv., $18; 3/19, Roy Ayers, Melvin Sparks, Russell Batiste Jr., Joe Krown and Jim Anton, 7:30 p.m., $20/adv., $22; 3/21, Rory Block with The Bitter Spills, 8 p.m., $18/adv., $20.
  • Casper's Cherokee Sirloin Room (651-457-2729), <cherokeesirloinroom.com>, 886 Smith Ave. S., 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. Jazz every Mon., 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. (No cover, reservations sugg.) Jazz every Fri., 8:30-11:30 p.m. 2/27, Patty Peterson and her trio; 3/6 & 20, Charmin Michelle w/ Laura Caviani Trio; 3/13, Lucia Newell Birthday Celebration with Laura Caviani Trio; 3/27, Charmin & Shapira w/ 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).
  • D'Amico Cucina- (612-338-2401), <damico. com>, 100 N. 6th St., Butler Square Bldg., Mpls. Every Fri.-Sat., Benny Weinbeck & 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. 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; 8 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. Every Wed., Lunch with Alison Scott, 11:30-2 p.m. 2/28, Connie Evingson; 3/1, Twin Cities Hot Club, 6-10 p.m.; 3/2-3, Joshua Redman Trio, $40/$28; 3/4, Claudia Schmidt, 7 p.m., $15; 3/5, Esperanza Spalding, $25/$20; 3/6, Debbie Duncan; 3/7, Kenny Werner Trio w/Debbie Duncan; 3/8-9, Erin Bode, $20/$15; 3/10, SFJAZZ Collective, $55/$38; 3/13, Haley Bonar w/ Fat Kid Wednesdays‹(second set), Haley Bonar; 3/14, Ginger & Bobby Commodore Birthday; 3/16, George Maurer Ensemble; 3/18-19, David "Honeyboy" Edwards; 3/20, Nancy Harms; 3/21, Chiara String Quartet; 3/23, Lee Engele with Phil Aaron, Graydon Peterson and Nathan Norman, 7 p.m.; 3/24, Leon Redbone, 7 p.m. ($38); 3/25-26, Tierney Sutton Band ($25/$15); 3/29, Augsburg Jazz Ensemble, 6 p.m.; 3/30-31, Jeff Lorber/Christian Scott Quintet. Late Night: every Fri. & Sat., $5: 2/28, G8; 3/13, VLAD Trio; 3/14, Zack Lozier Quintet; 3/20, FoodTeam; 3/21, Aakash Mittal Quartet; 3/27, Jenny Dalton; 3/28, CounterClockWise (Tanner Taylor, Zacc Harris & Jay Epstein).
  • 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.
  • Dusty's -(612-378-2118), 1319 Marshall St. N.E., Mpls. 3/5, Daddy Squeeze w/ BobCat, 9:30 p.m.
  • Eagles Club- (612-729-4469), <minneapolis eagles34.org>, 2507 E. 25th St., Mpls. 3/26, Rockin' Pinecones, 8-10:30 p.m.
  • Erte Restaurant and Peacock Lounge- (612-623-4211), <ertedining.com>, 29 13th Ave. N.E., Mpls. Sometimes jazz/blues, 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. 3/2, Davina & the Vagabonds; 3/9, Southside Aces, 8-11 p.m.; 3/16, Arne Fogel with Nancy Harms.
  • Fireside Pizza- (612-869-4040), 6736 Penn. Ave. S., Richfield. Every Mon. & Wed., Charmin Michelle w/ Denny Malmberg, 7-9 p.m. Glacier Studios, 23 S.E. 4th St., Mpls. 3/28, Pooch's Playhouse, 9 p.m., $6.
  • Half Time Rec- (651-488-8245) <www.halftimecajun.com>, 1013 Front Ave., St. Paul. Live music Tues.-Thurs., sometimes jazz or blues. 3/8, Jumbo Ya Ya, 8-11 p.m.
  • Hat Trick Lounge- (651-228-1347), 134 E. 5th St., St. Paul. 9 p.m. shows, $5 cover. 3/6, Flatt Foot Rollers (R&B/funk/blues); 3/7, Lil' Sam (son of Chicago blues Magic Slim) and Hi blues Review; 3/20, Bigbody Applehead; 3/21, Joe Demko Quartet ‹danceable music.
  • 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 Cafe- (651-426-6611), <ingredientscafe.com>, 4725 Hwy. 61 N., White Bear Lake. Thurs.-Sat., jazz and blues.
  • 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.
  • Kitty Cat Klub- (612-331-9800), 315 14th Ave. S.E., Mpls. Call for schedule.
  • 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.
  • 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., Dan Newton & the Cafe Accordion Orchestra. Every Wed. & Thurs., John Devine. Every Fri., James "Cornbread" Harris. Every Fri./Sat., Salsa Police, 10 p.m. 2/28 & 3/28, Ticket to Brasil; 3/7, Parisota Hot Club; 3/14, Trio Mateo; 3/21, Jon Pemberton Trio.
  • Mainstreet Bar & Grill- (952-938-2400), 814 Mainstreet., Hopkins. 3/1, Mouldy Figs, 4-7 p.m. 3/22, Tribute to Leslie Johnson, featuring Butch Thompson, the Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz Band and the Pig's Eye Jass Band, 4-8 p.m. (see Medley on TCJS Jazz Notes page 2.)
  • Minnesota Music Cafe- (651-7769-4699), <www.minnesotamusiccafe.com>, 499 Payne Ave., St. Paul. 3/12 & 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. (3/8), 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., 3/2, Acme Jazz Company. Big bands play every Tues. night: 3/3, Beasley's Big Band, 7:30 p.m.; 3/10, Stan Bann Big Band, 8 p.m.; 3/17, Jack Brass Band, 8 p.m.; 3/24, Nova Jazz Orchestra; 3/31, River City Jazz Orchestra.
  • Picosa (612-746-3970), 65 Main St. SE, Mpls. <picosarestaurant.com>. Every Sat., (salsa lesson, 9 p.m.) Salsabrosa, 10 p.m.
  • Red Sea Nightclub/Bar/Restaurant -(612-333-1644), <www.redseaclub.com>, 320 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 3/19, Pooch's Playhouse (quintet) with Joel Shapira hosting first Thursday "Jazz Night," and also featuring the Larry McDonough Quartet, 9 p.m., $5 cover.
  • Retro Ballroom (952-928-7803), 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Park. 3/27, Cafe Accordion Orchestra, 7:30 p.m.
  • Roseville VFW Post 7555 (651-483-5313), 1145 Woodhill Dr., Roseville. Every 3rd Tues., Godfrey Daniel Jazz Band (except in March), 6-9 p.m., $3. Sage Wine Bar, Hwy 110 & Dodd Road, Mendota Heights. 3/11, Joel Shapira (guitar) Pooch Heine (bass), 6-9 p.m.; 3/18, Jazz Vocalists of MN Showcase, 6-9 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. Every Sun., JoAnne Funk/Jeff Brueske Duo, 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 p.m.). 3/7, Davina and the Vagabonds, swing dance, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
  • 318 Cafe (952-401-7902), 318 Water St., Excelsior. Music begins at 8 p.m. 2/28, Mary Jane Alm; 3/5, Brian David; 3/6, Michael Bissonnette/Dean Magraw; 3/12, Tresa Sauer; 3/25, Kati Ray.
  • 331 Club (612-331-1746); <www. 331club. com>, 331 13th Ave. N.E., Mpls. Every Wed., KFAI's Jackson' Juke Joint. Times Bar & Cafe 201 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. Closed until further notice.
  • The School II (952-949-0000), 600 Market Street, Chanhassen. Live music every Wed.-Sat. 3/7 & 14, New Primitives; 3/11, Cornbread Harris.
  • 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). 3/1, Southside Aces.
  • Trotter's Cafe -(651-645-8950), 232 Cleveland Ave. N., St. Paul. 3/7, Joel Shapira, solo guitar, 6-8 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. 2/27 & 3/14, Glen Helgeson Trio, 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.). 3/5, Minnesota Jazz Orchestra; 3/9, Moonlight Serenaders; 3/12, MN Jazz Orchestra; 3/19, Beasley's Big Band; 3/26, Swing Beat Big Band.
  • Wilde Roast Cafe -(612-331-4555), 518 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls. Every Wed., Smitty's Jazz duo, piano and bass, 7:30 p.m.
  • White Horse Tavern -(320-257-7775), 809 W. St. Germain, St. Cloud, MN. 3/13, Charmin Michelle with the Twin Cities Jazz Imports, 7-11 p.m.
 
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