A list of Twin Cities jazz club gigs for June, 2009 follows:
JUNE 2009
- Artists' Quarter -(651-292-1359), , 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 (6/1, 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. 5/27, How Birds Work; 5/28, Pete Whitman's X-tet; 5/29-30, Ari Hoenig & Gilad Hekselman (9 p.m., $20 cover); 6/3, OZ Presents, $8; 6/5-6, Eric Kamau Gravatt & Source Code, $12; 6/10, Frankhouse CD Release Party, 8 p.m., $5 (see article on this page); 6/11 The Alternates, 7 p.m.; 6/12-13, Jay Epstein CD Release Party for Easy Company, with Bill Carrothers and Anthony Cox, $10 (see article on this page); 6/18, Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Jazz Night Out - The Five, $10; 6/19-20, Jon Weber & Alex Han (Twin Cities Jazz Festival), $10; 6/26-28, Happy Apple, $15.
- 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., 6 p.m. with John Devine (6/1, 15 & 29), or Scott Mateo Davies (6/8 & 22).
- Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar -(651-228-9274), 308 Prince St., St. Paul. 6/18, Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Jazz Night Out - The Fantastic Merlins.
- Bloomington Knights of Columbus -(952-888-1492), 1114 American Blvd., Bloomington. 6/5, Classic Big Band & the Nostalgics (swing dance), 8 p.m.
- Café Maude -(612-822-5411), , 5411 Penn Ave. S., Mpls. Music every Fri./Sat., 9 p.m.-12 a.m. No reservations after 10 p.m., no cover. 5/29, Zach Mangan Trio; 5/30, James Buckley Trio; 6/5, Rahjta Ren, piano and John DeLaire, drums/percussion (avant jazz); 6/6, Clayton Hagen (vox/guitar), Travis Hetman (vox/mondolin/banjo/harmonica), Kailyn Spencer (violin), Alex Dalton (drums), (hard oldtimey blues); 6/12, Patty and the Buttons with Patrick Harison, Tony Baluff, Mark Kreitzer and Brock Thorson (Œ20s street jazz);6/13, SpaghettiWestern String Co.; 6/19, Milo Fine, piano; Paul Metzger, banjo/guitar; Davu Seru, drums (improvised music); 6/20, Chris Thomson Trio (free jazz); 6/26-27, The Pines (roots/americana) with David Huckfelt, Benson Ramsey, Alex Ramsey and J.T. Bates.
- Camp Bar, 490 N. Robert St., St. Paul. 6/18, Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Jazz Night Out - Jazz Vocalists of MN, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
- Casper & Runyon's Shamrock Irish Nook (651-228-9925), 995 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Every other Sun., Mouldy Figs, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Cedar Cultural Center -(612-338-2674), 416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 5/28, Richie Havens, $35-$25; 6/6, Gypsy Mania CD release, "Hot Club" Swing Jazz, 8 p.m., $10 adv./$12; 6/13, Orange Mighty Trio CD release with Mississippi Peace, 8 p.m., $10 adv./$12.
- Cinema Ballroom- (651-699-5910), 1560 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun., ballroom dancing with Jerry O'Hagan and his Orchestra (6/28, with vocalist Charmin Michelle), 7-10 p.m., $12 ($8, students).
- The Clown Lounge, Turf Club- (651-647-0486), , 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. Jazz every Mon., 10:30 p.m. Coffee Grounds- (651-644-9959), , 1579 Hamline, Falcon Heights. First and third Sun., Open Microphone w/ Bill Hammond, 6 p.m.
- Crave Restaurant in the Galleria- (952-697-6000), , 3520 Galleria, Edina. (No cover, reservations sugg.) Jazz every Fri., 8:30-11:30 p.m. 5/29 & 6/26, Charmin Michelle and trio.
- D'Amico Cucina- (612-338-2401), , 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. 5/30, Paula Lammers and Reeves Cary, 7-11 p.m.; 6/5, Patty Peterson, 8 p.m.; 6/26-27, Davina & the Vagabonds, 8 p.m.
- Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant- (612-332-1010), , 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. 5/29-30, Estaire Godinez; 6/1-2, Roy Hargrove Quintet (7:30 p.m., $40; 9:30 p.m., $25); 6/3, Luba Mason w/ Sandro Albert, 7 p.m., $15; 6/4, Paul Renz Quintet, 7 p.m, $5; 6/5, Scottie Miller, 8 p.m., $10; 6/6, George Maurer, 8 p.m., $10; 6/7, Penumbra Theater's Jazz Jam featuring Dianne Reeves (see Medley on page 3); 6/8-9, Pinetop Perkins, 7 p.m., $$24-$30; 6/11, Bettye Lavette, 7:30/10 p.m., $40/$20 (2 sets); 6/12-13, Ginger & Bobby Commodore, 8 p.m., $10; 6/21-22, Hiromi, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $25/$20 (see article in Jazz Notes); 6/23-24, Karrin Allyson, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $40/$25;6/28, Mulgrew Miller Trio/ Karriem Riggins Experience, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Late Night: every Fri. & Sat., $5: 5/29, Dakota Late Night All Stars (Chris Thomson, John Raymond, Zacc Harris, Jim Anton, and Jay Epstein); 5/30, Desdamona; 6/5, Rossum, Olcott Foodteam Duo; 6/6, Keston and Westdal w/ Graham O'Brien; 6/12, Charlie Devanna; 6/13, Chris Thomson Quartet; 6/27, Bryan Nichols Trio with Jeremy Boettcher and Jay Epstein.
- Dixie's on Grand- (651-222-7345) , 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 & 6/25, Rockin' Pinecones, 8-10:30 p.m.
- Erte Restaurant and Peacock Lounge- (612-623-4211), , 29 13th Ave. NE, Mpls. Sometimes jazz/blues, Fri. & Sat., 7-10 p.m. Dunn Bros.- (651-698-0618), 1569 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 6/4, Daddy Squeeze, 8:30-11 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. (5/31, 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. 5/27, Tim Mahoney; 5/28, Steeling Dan; 5/29, James Armstrong; 5/30, Hookers & Blow; 6/22, Southside Aces.
- Fireside Pizza- (612-869-4040), 6736 Penn. Ave. S., Richfield. Every Mon. & Wed., 6/1, 3 15, 22, 24, & 29 Charmin Michelle w/ Denny Malmberg, 7-9 p.m.
- Half Time Rec- (651-488-8245) , 1013 Front Ave., St. Paul. Live music Tues.-Thurs., sometimes jazz or blues. 6/28, Jumbo Ya Ya, 8-11 p.m.
- Hat Trick Lounge (651-228-1347), 134 E. 5th St., St. Paul. 6/5, Lil' Slim and his Blues Revue (old-time Chicago blues); 6/13, Flat Foot Rollers (old-school R&B); 6/27, The Eddies (folk/sea shanties); 6/18, Twin Cities Jazz Festival Jazz Night Out - Paula Berends, 7:30-9:30 p.m. / Jon Weber and Alex Han, 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Twin Cities Jazz Festival concerts: 6/19, Joe Demko Quartet, 5:30-6:30 p.m. / Pooch's Playhouse, 7-8 p.m.; Jack Brass Band, 8:3-9:30 p.m. / Nikki and the Ruemates, 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 6/20, Larry McDonough, 7-8 p.m. / Atlantis Quartet, 8:30-9:30 p.m.; George Avaloz, 10-11 p.m. / Fat Kid Wednesday's, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
- Hell's Kitchen (612-332-4700), , 80 S. 9th St., Mpls. Live music usually 8-11 p.m. Every Sun., gospel. Every Wed., Wolverines. Every Thurs., Cadillac Kolstad w/ Cornbread Harris; 5/29, Al's Rockabilly Quartet; 6/5, Flamenco Mateo; 6/6, Nikola Miller; 6/12, Vic Volare; 6/20, Rockin' Pinecones with Dan Newton; 6/26, Jinxbreakers.
- Ingredients Café- (651-426-6611), , 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., Dinkytown, Mpls. Call for jazz schedule. 6/16, Park Evans, Graydon Peterson, & 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., Jazz Brunch (6/28, 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), , 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; 5/30, Trio Tipo. Every Fri. & Sat., Salsa Police, 10 p.m. 6/6, Ticket to Brasil; 6/13, Jon Pemberton Trio; 6/20, Parisota Hot Club; 6/27, Trio Mateo.
- Mainstreet Bar & Grill- (952-938-2400), 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins. Every other Sun., Mouldy Figs, 4-7 p.m. Call for schedule.
- 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), , 163 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul‹Shamrock Room. First Mon., 6/1, Acme Jazz Company, 7:30 p.m. Big band every Tues.: 5/26, Nova Jazz Orchestra; 6/2, Beasley's Big Band, 7:30 p.m.; 6/9, Stan Bann Big Band, 8 p.m.; 6/16, Jack Brass Band, 8 p.m.; 6/23, Nova Jazz Orchestra; 6/30, River City Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Paula Lammers.
- Picosa (612-746-3970), 65 Main St. SE, Mpls. . Every Tues., Douglas Little brings together musicians from the Latin and jazz worlds, 8-10:30 p.m., $3 cover. (FFI, visit .) 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. 5/30, 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.
- The School II (wine bar and bistro) (952-949-0000), , 600 Market St., Stuite 170, Chanhassen. Live music 5 nights a week. Some blues or jazz.
- 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. 6/18, Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Jazz Night Out, JoAnne Funk/Jeff Brueske, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
- Tapestry Folkdance Center (612-722-2914), , 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), , 318 Water St., Excelsior. Music begins at 8 p.m. 5/28, Katy Ray, $16.
- 331 Club -(612-331-1746), , 331 13th Ave. N.E., Mpls. Every Wed., KFAI's Jackson' Juke Joint. 6/10, Daddy Squeeze Trio, 9:30 p.m.-midnight.
- 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).
- Tryg's (612-920-7777), 3118 W. Lake St., Mpls. 6/21, Celebrate Father's Day with Reuben and Dan Ristrom and their new CD release, Me & Pops, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vic's (612-312-2000), , 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), , 215 S. Wabasha, St. Paul. Swing band and dancing every Thurs., 7-10 p.m., $7 (free dance lessons, 6:15 p.m.). 5/28, Swingbeat Big Band; 6/4, Moonlight Serenaders; 6/11, Minnesota Jazz Orchestra; 6/18, Beasley's Big Band; 6/25, 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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