May 2009 Gigs Print E-mail
A list of Twin Cities club gigs in May, 2009 follows:
  • 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 (5/4, 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. Jazz every Wed.-Sat., 9 p.m., $5-$10 cover. 5/1-2, Siamese Fighting Fish, 9 p.m., $10; 5/6, Xavier Treo, Sol Spectre; 5/7, The Alternates (7 p.m.); Dave Karr; 5/13, Chris Lomheim Trio; 5/14, St. Thomas Jazz Ensemble with Jeff Rinear and special guests; 5/15-16, Tribute to Betty Carter with the Lucia Newell Quartet; 5/20, Atlantis Quartet; 5/21, Phil Hey Quartet; 5/22-24, David Hazeltine; 5/27, How Birds Work; 5/28, Pete Whitman’s X-tet; 5/29-30, Ari Hoenig, Gilad Hekselman & Adam Linz (9 p.m., $20 cover)
  • 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.
  • Birchwood Cafe (612-722-4474), 3311 E. 25th St., Mpls. Every Mon., John Devine or Scott Mateo Davies, 6 p.m.
  • Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar (651-228-9274), 308 Prince St., St. Paul. 5/9, Black Dog Block Party featuring Tarace Boulba (funky brass band from France), The Brass Messengers, and much, much more! Dan Newton (Daddy Squeeze),, 3-4 p.m.
  • Bloomington Knights of Columbus (952-888-1492), 1114 American Blvd., Bloomington. 5/8, 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. 4/28, Dean Magraw, Bryan Nichols; 5/1, Alex Ramsey; 5/2, Paul Metzger, (modifed banjo and guitar improvisations); 5/8, Big Trouble; 5/9, Dan Musselman, Matt Peterson and Jay Epstein; 5/15, latin cuban jazz w/ Viviana Pintado, Matt Darling and Frank Rivery; 5/22, Fat Kid Wednesdays; 5/23, Minneapolis Dub Ensemble; 5/29, Zach Mangan Trio; 5/30, James Buckley Trio.
  • Casper & Runyon’s Shamrock Irish Nook (651-228-9925), 995 W. 7th St., St. Paul. 4/26, 5/10 & 24, Mouldy Figs, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Cedar Cultural Center (612-338-2674), 416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 5/8, B-Side productions presents Karsh Kale and Timeline, featuring Vishal Vaid, Marc Copely, Jamshied Sharifi, Gbatokai Dakinah & Adam Matta, $15 adv., $18; 5/22, Janiva Magness and Cool Dispositions, $15 adv., $18; 5/23, Happy Apple, $15 adv., $18; 5/28, Richie Havens, $35-$25.
  • 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, except 5/17), 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. First and third 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. 5/1, 8 & 15, Patty Peterson and her trio; 5/29, Charmin Michelle w/ Laura Caviani Trio.
  • 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. 5/2, Christine Rosholt quartet, 7 p.m.; 5/8-9, Davina & the Vagabonds, 8 p.m.; 5/15, Steve Clark Band, 8 p.m.; 5/23, Jason Weisman Quartet, 8 p.m.; 5/30, Paula Lammers and Reeves Cary, 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; Fri/Sat., 8 p.m.; and Sun., 7 p.m. Happy Hour, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (every Thurs., Cornbread Harris; & Fri., Jazz by Fosse with Irv Williams). Every Wed., Lunch with Alison Scott, 11:30-2 p.m. 4/28-30, CéU (vocalist); 5/1, Kneebody; 5/2, George Faber with Jennifer Grimm; 5/3, Brad Mehidau (2 sets); 5/4, Maud Hixson Quartet, 7-11 p.m.; 5/5-6, Eric Bibb; 5/7, George Avaloz Quintet; 5/8-9, Nachito Herrera; 5/11, Katie Melua; 5/12-13, Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet (2 sets); 5/14, James Buckley Trio CD Release; 5/15, Willie Walker with the Butanes; 5/16, Ronn Easton’s All-Star Soul Revue; 5/21, Connie Evingson; 5/22-23, Patty Peterson with Fred Steele; 5/24, Rondi Charleston; 5/29-30, Estaire Godinez; 6/3, Luba Mason w/ Sandro Albert. Late Night: every Fri. & Sat., $5: 5/1, Impulso (Dean Magraw, Brandon Wozniak, Jay Epstein); 5/2, Ryan Berg; 5/8, Fultz, Linz, & Ikeda (sax trio); 5/9, G8; 5/15, Blood Electric; 5/16, Ingo Bethke CD Release; 5/22, MPLS Dub Ensemble; 5/23, Spaghetti Western String Co.; 5/29, Dakota Late Night All Stars (Chris Thomson, John Raymond, Zacc Harris, Jim Anton, and Jay Epstein); 5/30, Desdamona.
  • 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, Sat., 8 p.m.
  • Eagles Club (612-729-4469), 2507 E. 25th St., Mpls. 5/28, Rockin’ Pinecones, 8-10:30 p.m.
  • Erte Restaurant and Peacock Lounge (612-623-4211), <ertedining.com>, 29 13th Ave. NE, Mpls. Sometimes jazz/blues, Fri. & Sat., 7-10 p.m.
  • Dunn Bros. (651-698-0618), 1569 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 5/7, Cheap Suit Party, 8:30-10:30 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. (5/3, Bob Scoggin; 5/10, Southside Aces; 5/17, Lisa Wenger; 5/24, Galactic Cowboys; 5/31, Stockcar Named Desire); Open Blues Jam with Moses Oakland, 8 p.m. (no cover). Every Tues., 9 p.m., Sesacion Latina, $5. Every Sat., 8:30 a.m., Breakfast with Jack Brass Band. No cover Mon./Tues. 5/1, Root City Band; 5/2, Orange Whip; 5/3, Al Subola’s Rockabilly Quartet, 8 p.m.; 5/6, Little Joe McLerran; 5/7, Face First; 5/8, Kurt Jorgensen; 5/9, Kendra Glenn; 5/11, Southside Aces; 5/13, Brass Kings; 5/14, Brandon Scott Seliner; 5/15, High & Mighty; 5/16, Casablanca Orchestra; 5/18, Stockcar Named Desire; 5/20, Rex Hederman; 5/21, Dog Wild; 5/22, Lamont Cranston Band; 5/23, Ronn Easton’s All-Star Soul Revue; 5/25, Davina & the Vagabonds; 5/27, Tim Mahoney; 5/28, Steeling Dan; 5/29, James Armstrong; 5/30, Hookers & Blow.
  • French Meadow Bakery and Restaurant, 2640 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. Every Sun.-Wed. thru Aug. 26, Bob Ockenden/Michael Gold Duo (guitar and bass).
  • Fireside Pizza (612-869-4040), 6736 Penn. Ave. S., Richfield. Every Mon. & Wed., Charmin Michelle w/ Denny Malmberg, 7-9 p.m.
  • Half Time Rec (651-488-8245) <www.half timecajun.com>, 1013 Front Ave., St. Paul. Live music Tues.-Thurs., sometimes jazz or blues.
  • Hell’s Kitchen (612-332-4700), 80 S. 9th St., Mpls. Live music usually 8-11 p.m. Every Wed., Wolverines Quartet, featuring Maud Hixson. 5/1, Flamenco Mateo; 5/2, Charanga Tropical; 5/5, American Standard Jazz, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.; 5/8, Vic Volare; 5/9, Jinxbreakers; 5/14, 21 & 28, Cadillac Kolstad w/ Cornbread Harris; 5/15, Café Accordion Orchestra; 5/16, Molly Dean; 5/22, Davina and the Vagobonds; 5/23, Jennifer Grimm; 5/29, Al’s Rockabilly Quartet.
  • Ingredients Café (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. 5/12, BroncoVision (Anthony Cox, Stefan Kac, Brandon Wozniak, and Jay Epstein), 9 p.m., no cover.
  • 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., Jazz Brunch, Charmin Michelle (except 5/17) & 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. SE, Mpls. Pasta Bar/music, 6-9 p.m. every week: Sun., Mandragora Tango; Tues., Café Accordion Orchestra; Wed. & Thurs., John Devine, jazz saxophone; Fri., James “Cornbread” Harris; 5/2, Jon Pemberton Trio; 5/9, Parisota Hot Club; 5/16, Ticket to Brasil; 5/23, Trio Mateo; 5/30, Trio Tipo. Every Fri./Sat., Salsa Police, 10 p.m.
  • Mainstreet Bar & Grill (952-938-2400), 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins. 5/3 & 17, Mouldy Figs, 4-7 p.m.
  • Mayslack’s (612-728-9862), 13th St. and 1428 4th St. NE, Mpls. Every Thurs., 9 p.m.-close, Dan Ristrom House Band.
  • 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.
  • Norton’s Downtown & Lucky Cat Lounge (651-388-2711) 307 Main St., Red Wing, MN. 5/29, Christine Rosholt, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
  • O’Gara’s (651-644-3333), <ogaras.com>, 163 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul—Shamrock Room. First Mon., 5/4, Acme Jazz Company, 7:30 p.m. Big band every Tues.: 4/28, Nova Jazz Orchestra; 5/5, Beasley’s Big Band with featured vocalist Christine Rosholt, 7:30 p.m.; 5/12, Stan Bann Big Band, 8 p.m.; 5/19, Jack Brass Band, 8 p.m.; 5/26, Nova Jazz Orchestra.
  • Picosa (612-746-3970), 65 Main St. SE, Mpls. <picosarestaurant.com>. Every Tues., Douglas Little brings together musicians from the Latin and jazz worlds, 8-10:30 p.m., $3 cover. (FFI, visit <www.sevenstepstohavana.com>.) Every Wed., Latin DJ “Fatty.” Every Fri. & Sat., Sensación Latina / Salsabrosa, 10 p.m.
  • Roseville VFW Post 7555 (651-483-5313), 1145 Woodhill Dr., Roseville. Every 3rd Tues., Godfrey Daniel Jazz Band, 6-9 p.m., $3.
  • Retro Ballroom (952-928-7803), 5810 W. 36th St., St. Louis Park. 5/29, Café Accordion Orchestra, 8:30-11 p.m. (lesson at 7:30 p.m.).
  • Riverview Cafe (612-722-7234), 3754 42nd Ave. S., Mpls., 5/16, Dean Magraw, 8 p.m., $12 adv./$15 at the door.
  • Sage Wine Bar (651-452-7000), 730 Main St., Mendota Heights. 5/9, vocalist Lee Engele with guitarist Joel Shapira, 6 p.m.; 5/30, Jazz Vocalists of MN Jam, 6 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., River City Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Paula Lammers, 7-10 p.m.
  • Spasso (952-224-9555), <spassomn.com>, 17523 Minnetonka Blvd., Mtka. 5/14, The Urban Jazz Quartet, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
  • St. Paul Hotel (The Lobby Bar) (651-292-9292), 350 Market St., St. Paul. 5/2, 9 & 16, JoAnne Funk/Jeff Brueske, 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.). 5/30, Daddy Squeeze, 6:30 p.m.
  • 318 Cafe (952-401-7902), <www.three-eighteen.com/music.htm>, 318 Water St., Excelsior. Music begins at 8 p.m. 5/14, Durscilla Abernathy & the BKS Vine, $9; 5/16, Michael Monroe, $12; 5/20, George Faber, $7; 5/28, Katy Ray, $16.
  • 331 Club (612-331-1746), <www. 331club. com>, 331 13th Ave. N.E., Mpls. Every Wed., KFAI’s Jackson’ Juke Joint. 5/7, Little Joe McLerran (blues); 5/21, Chris Bates & J.T. Bates “Drum-N-Bates.”
  • 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).
  • Ugly Mug (651-463-6844), <theuglymug.biz>, 18450 Pilot Knob Rd., Farmington. 5/23, Debbie Bigelow and Dean Kleven, 8-10 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.
  • 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.). 4/30, Bend in the River Big Band; 5/7, Moonlight Serenaders; 5/14, Minnesota Jazz Orchestra; 5/21, Beasley’s Big Band with featured vocalist Christine Rosholt; 5/28, 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
 
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