NOVEMBER 2009

• Artists’ Quarter (651-292-1359), 408 St. Peter St., in the basement of the Hamm Building, St. Paul. (Enter on 7th Place. Parking is available on the street and at nearby ramps.) Every Sun., closed. Every Mon., Headspace, 7-9 p.m. / Open Poetry w/ live jazz, 9 p.m., free (11/2, 8 p.m., $5). Every Tues., Schmidt, Wong, Musselman & Schuster, 7 p.m., followed by The Tuesday Night Band with Downtown Bill Brown (B-3 organ), 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. Every Wed.-Sat, jazz, 9 p.m., $5-$10 cover. 10/29, Pete Whitman’s X-tet; 11/5, Roger James CD Release Party with Tanner Taylor, Graydon Peterson and Reid Kennedy, 9 p.m., $5; 11/6-7, Jay Young: “A Jazz Tribute to Michael Jackson & Stevie Wonder,” 9 p.m., $10; 11/8, Jazz from A-Z, 5 p.m.; 11/13-14, Pete Whitman’s X-Tet, 9 p.m., $10; 11/18, Tribute to Anita O’Day featuring Lucia Newell, Phil Aaron, Gordy Johnson, and Phil Hey (see Medley on page 2); 11/20-21, Roy Haynes, 8 p.m., $20 and 10:30 p.m., $25; 11/22, Nicola Miller—live recording, 8 p.m.; 11/25 & 27-28, Pat Mallinger, 9 p.m., $12; 11/26, closed.
• Bennett’s Chop and Railhouse (651-228-1408), 1305 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz Band plays the second  and last Tues. each mo., 7-10 p.m.
• Birchwood Cafe (612-722-4474), 3311 E. 25th St., Mpls. Every Mon., (11/9, 23 & 30) John Devine; (11/2 & 16) Scott Mateo Davies, 6 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. 10/30, Foodteam; 11/7, Batak Tribe with Robert Bell, Chico Chavez, Yonathan Bekure (world jazz); 11/13, Enormous Quartet; 11/14, Patrick Breiner, Luke Polipnick, J.T. Bates and Adam Linz (hard-swinging jazz); 11/17, Peter Schimke Collaboration.
• Camp Bar (651-292-1844), 490 N. Robert St., St. Paul. Every Sun., Erin Schwab. Every Tues., vocalist Debbie Duncan and pianist Mary Louise Knutson, 8-11 p.m. 11/5, Jazz Vocalists of Minnesota, 7-10 p.m.
• Casper & Runyon’s Shamrock Irish Nook (651-228-9925), 995 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Every other Sun., 11/8, 22 & 29, Mouldy Figs, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; 11/22, Daddy Squeeze, Davina & the Vagabonds, and  Spider John Koerner.
• Cedar Cultural Center (612-338-2674), 416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 11/20, The Brass Messengers with NOMO, 8 p.m., $10/adv., $12/day of show.
• Cinema Ballroom (651-699-5910), 1560 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun., ballroom dancing with Jerry O’Hagan and his Orchestra (with 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. 1st & 3rd 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. 10/30: Patty Peterson and her trio; 11/8, Lucia Newell with Laura Caviani Trio; 11/27, Charmin Michelle with her trio.
• NEW! Crave Restaurant (952-933-6500), 1603 W. End Blvd., St. Louis Park. Every Sun., Jazz Brunch with Charmin Michelle & pianist (tba), 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Dakota County Steakhouse Jazz Lounge  (952-435-2100), 14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Some Saturdays, live jazz/bules, no cover.
• Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant (612-332-1010), 1010 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. (Parking at 10th & LaSalle ramp). Every Wed., Lunch with Alison Scott, 11:30-2 p.m. Every Fri., Jazz by Fosse with Irv Williams, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., music usually 7 p.m. *Concerts with two sets: 7 & 9:30 p.m. Fri./Sat, music begins 8 p.m. 10/30-31, Bobby Rush;s Blues Revue; 11/1, Lill’s Burlesque Revue with the Southside Aces, 6 p.m., ($45-$25); 11/2-4, *Dave Brubeck Quartet (see page 1), $50-$130, (11/2, one set, 7 p.m.); 11/5, *Jonah Smith ($10/$15); 11/6-7, Bruce A. Henry ($12); 11/10-11, Herb Alpert & Lani Hall ($70-$55); 11/12, *Turtle Island String Quartet ($40/$25); 11/13, Debbie Duncan ($10); 11/14, Dennis Spears and Ginger Commodore ($10); 11/15, *Dirty Dozen Brass Band ($30/$22); 11/19, Nancy Harms CD Release, w/ Tanner Taylor, Graydon Peterson & Jay Epstein ($5); 11/22, Under the Radar Benefit, 6 p.m.; 11/23, Eden Brent, blues piano/vocals ($20); 11/24, Sophia Shorai, jazz/pops vocals ($5); 11/25, Erica West CD Release, soul/R&B ($8); 11/26, closed; 11/27-28, Nachito Herrera ($15); 11/29, *French-American singer/poet Zachary Richard ($25/$20); 11/30-12/1, *vocalist Jane Monheit ($40/$25). Late Night: every Fri. & Sat., $5: 10/30, Foodteam Trio; 10/31, Atlantis Quartet; 11/6, Off the Map (Bryan Nichols, Brandon Wozniak & Jay Epstein); 11/7, Suicide Commandos Acoustic; 11/14, Bryan Nichols Trio; 11/20, Nikki and the RueMates; 11/21, Ingo Bethke; 11/28, Tim Sparks Trio (Chris Bates & 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 every Sat., 8 p.m. 11/6 & 13, Jennifer Grimm; 11/7, GST; 11/14 & 28, Project Jazz; 11/20 & 27, Maud Hixson; 11/22, Larry McDonough, (piano/vocals) with Richard Terrill (saxes), 8-11 pm.
• Dunn Bros. (651-698-0618), 1569 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 11/12, Daddy Squeeze, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
• Eagles Club (612-729-4469), 2507 E. 25th St., Mpls. 10/29, Rockin’ Pinecones, 8-10:30 p.m.
• Erte Restaurant (612-623-4211), 1304 University Ave. NE, (323-13th Ave NE) Mpls. Sometimes jazz/blues, Fri. & Sat., 7-10 p.m. 11/18, Daddy Squeeze with Twin Cities Hot Club, 8-11 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.; Open Blues Jam with Moses Oakland, 8 p.m. (no cover). Every Monday, swing dance 8 p.m. (free lessons with Bill & Shannon, 7:15 p.m.). Every Tues., Sesacion Latina, 9 p.m., $10 (free Salsa lessons w/ Johnny Rosales, 10-10:30 p.m.). 11/14, Jack Brass Band, 9 a.m.-noon, free.
• Fireside Pizza (612-869-4040), 6736 Penn. Ave. S., Richfield. Most every Mon. & Wed., Charmin Michelle w/ Denny Malmberg, 7-9 p.m.
• French Meadow Bakery and Restaurant  (612-870-7855), 2610 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., Every Sun.-Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Bob Ockendend/Michael Gold Duo (guitar and bass) usually with guest artist.
• Half Time Rec (651-488-8245), 1013 Front Ave., St. Paul. Tue.-Thur., sometimes jazz or blues. 11/8, Jumbo Ya Ya, 8-11 p.m.
• Hell’s Kitchen (612-332-4700),80 S. 9th St., Mpls. Live music usually 8-11 p.m. Every Sun., Gospel Brunch. Every Wed., Wolverines Jazz.
• IIVesco Vino (651-222-7000), 242 West 7th, St. Paul. Every Sat., saxophonist Irv Williams, 7-10 p.m. in the bar.
• Ingredients Café  (651-426-6611), 4725 Hwy. 61 N., White Bear Lake. Thurs.-Sat., jazz or blues. 10/31, Maud Hixson.
• Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant (612-866-6888), 7717 Nicollet Ave S., Richfield. Every Tues., Vic Volare with the Bellagala Big Band, 7:30-10 p.m., ($5 cover).
• Kitty Cat Klub (612-331-9800), 315 14th Ave. S.E., Dinkytown, Mpls. Some jazz.
• Knights of Columbus Marian Hall (952-888-1492), 1114 American Blvd., Bloomington. 11/13, Classic Big Band & the Nostalgics (swing dance), 8 p.m.; 11/21, EXECS Big Band “Fall Swing Dance” with vocalist Debbie Bigelow, 8 p.m., $8; 11/27, Russ Peterson & the Bellagala Big Band—Thanksgiving Swing Dance, co-presented by KBEM Jazz88 “Big Band Scene” and TCJS, 8 p.m., $10.
• Kozlak’s Royal Oak (651-484-8484), 4785 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview. Every Sun., Fred Richardson Trio, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
• 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.
• 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, with occasional guests; Fri., James “Cornbread” Harris. Every Fri. & Sat., Salsa Police, 10 p.m. Jazz every Sat., 6:30 p.m. 10/31, Jon Pemberton’s Scary Trio; 11/7, Trio Mateo; 11/14, Ticket to Brasil; 11/21, Parisota Hot Club; 11/28, Jon Pemberton Trio.
• Mainstreet Bar & Grill (952-938-2400), 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins. 11/1, “All Saints Day” with the Mouldy Figs, 4-7 p.m.; 11/15, Mouldy Figs, 4-7 p.m.
• Mayslack’s (612-728-9862), 13th St. and 1428 4th St. N.E., Mpls. Every Thurs., 9 p.m.-close, Dan Ristrom House Band.
• Minnesota Music Cafe (651-776-4699), 499 Payne Ave., St. Paul. Every Thurs., Salsa/Latin night, no cover. Every last Sun., Blues Jam with Phil Kitze.
• 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.
• O’Gara’s (651-644-3333), 163 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul—Shamrock Room. First Mon., 11/2, Acme Jazz Company, 7:30 p.m. Big band every Tues.: 10/27, Nova Jazz Orchestra; 11/3, Beasley’s Big Band with featured vocalist Christine Rosholt, 7:30 p.m.; 11/10, Stan Bann Big Bone Band, 8 p.m.; 11/17, Jack Brass Band, 8 p.m.; 11/24, Nova Jazz Orchestra CD Release (see article on page 6), 8 p.m.
• Picosa (612-746-3970), 65 Main St. SE, Mpls. Every Tues., Latin jazz, 8-10:30 p.m., $3 cover. Every Wed., Latin DJ “Fatty.” Every Fri./Sat., Sensación/Salsa band, 10 p.m.
• Red Stag Supperclub (612-767-7766), 509 1st Ave. NE, Mpls. Music begins at 10 p.m.  Sometimes jazz.
• Roseville VFW Post 7555 (651-483-5313), 1145 Woodhill Dr., Roseville. Every 3rd Tues., Godfrey Daniel Jazz Band, 6-9 p.m., $3
• Sage Wine Bar (651-452-7000), 730 Main St., Mendota Heights. Every Sat., live music, usually jazz.
• 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. (11/19), River City Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Paula Lammers, 7-10 p.m.
• Spasso Restaurant (952-224-9555), 17523 Mtka Blvd, Mtka. 11/19, Rhonda Laurie.
• St. Paul Hotel (The Lobby Bar) (651-292-9292), 350 Market St., St. Paul. 10/ 31, 11/6-7, 13-14, 20-21, and 27-29 JoAnne Funk (piano/vocals) and Jeff Brueske (bass), 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.). 11/7, Swing dance w/ Steve Clarke and the Working Stiffs.
• 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.). 10/29, Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra; 11/5, Moonlight Serenaders; 11/12, Minnesota Jazz Orchestra; 11/19, Beasley’s Big Band, with featured vocalist Christine Rosholt. Fri: 11/27, Swingbeat Big Band.