Helping To Keep The Blues Alive In Minnesota Since 2002
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Upcoming Blues Society Events
- Next regular MnBS Board Meeting, 6:30 pm, Thursday, November 11, via Zoom.
Minnesota Blues Society Annual Business Meeting/Holiday Party
The event will be held at Wilebski's Blues Saloon on Sunday December 5th at 1 PM.Music provided by Inside Straight with The Big Horns (Rose Duffy, "Zoot" Simonds,
and Rand Evenson).
We encourage masks and distancing. We will have masks, sanitizer, and wipes available at the door.
Please check this page for any updates to the Covid policy for this event.
(10/21/2021)
Be sure to check our new or updated content:
- Jimmie Vaughan @ Dakota, Oct. 26
- Gabe Stillman Band @ 331 Club, Oct. 27
- Jorgensen Tagg @ NineTwentyFive, Oct. 28
- John Hiatt and The Jerry Douglas Band @ Pantages Theatre, Oct. 28
- The Jimmys @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon, Oct. 29
- Joyann Parker @ KJ's Hideaway, Oct. 30
- Jamecia Bennett @ Dakota, Oct. 30
- High & Mighty @ Minnesota Music Cafe, Oct. 30
- The Starlite Blues Band @ Austin VFW Post #1216, Oct. 30
- Birddog Blues Band @ Haunting Experience, Oct. 31
 Jimmie Vaughan @ Dakota Tuesday, October 26, 7 pm |
 Gabe Stillman Band @ 331 Club Wednesday, October 27, 7 pm |
 Jorgensen Tagg @ NineTwentyFive Thursday, October 28, 6 pm |
 John Hiatt and The Jerry Douglas Band @ Pantages Theatre Thursday, October 28, 7:30 pm |
 The Jimmys @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon Friday, October 29, 6 pm |
 Joyann Parker @ KJ's Hideaway Saturday, October 30, 6:30 & 9 pm |
 Jamecia Bennett @ Dakota Saturday, October 30, 7 pm |
 High & Mighty @ Minnesota Music Cafe Saturday, October 30, 8 pm |
 The Starlite Blues Band @ Austin VFW Post #1216 Saturday, October 30, 8 pm |
 Birddog Blues Band @ Haunting Experience Sunday, October 31, 7 pm |
(10/24/21)
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| Sunday, October 24, 2021 | |||
| 9:30 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Dr Mambo's Combo (70s Soul, R&B, Dance) $10 cover - Soul / Funk | |
| 10:00 AM | Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN | Roe Family Singers | |
| 6:00 PM | Hewing Hotel - Minneapolis, MN | The Belfast Cowboys Sunday Sessions on the Rooftop - The Belfast Cowboys | |
| 1:00 PM | Wilebski's Blues Saloon - St Paul, MN | Vets for Music Annual Fundraiser Silent Auction and music all afternoon from the Pat McLaughlin Band Pat’s Band is made up of Pat McLaughlin on Guitar and Vocals, JD on Bass, Bill Swanson on Keyboards/vocals and Mike Velasquez (aka Taco) on drums. The Special guest musicians appearing will include: Lady J (DJ at KFAI Radio), Johnny O', Bambi Alexandra, Liz Seagren & Johnny Coburn, to name a few. Suggested donation $10. |
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| Monday, October 25, 2021 | |||
| 8:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Roe Family Singers | |
| 6:30 PM | Apple Valley American Legion Post #1776 - Apple Valley, MN | The Apple Jam Big ballroom, better sound/acoustics, lots of tables and full eat and drink service!! | |
| 7:00 PM | Bogey's - Lilydale, MN | Bogeys Lounge Blues Jam Join Johnny Mac, Kent Dougherty, Tom Harkness, and Nick Zwack for a ripping good jam. |
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| 6:00 PM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blue Monday - KMSU Radio Hosted by Mark Halverson (Marconi M. Milquetoast) | |
| 7:00 PM | Midway Saloon - St Paul, MN | Moses Oakland Open Mic Night - Every Monday join Moses On Stage - Bring your instrument |
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| Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | |||
| 9:30 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Wain McFarlane October Conspiracy Series | |
| 7:00 PM | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | Jimmie Vaughan Blues Guitar Legend | |
| 7:00 PM | Manitou Grill & Event Center - White Bear Lake, MN | PK Mayo O-Solo-Mayo every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month | |
| 6:00 PM | Midway Saloon - St Paul, MN | Mikkel Beckmen Workers Playtime Series w/ Luke Callen | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Dirty Shorts Brass Band | |
| 7:00 PM | Terminal Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Javier Trejo (Blues/Roots) Terminal Tuesdays | |
| 7:00 PM | Wilebski's Blues Saloon - St Paul, MN | The Wilebski's Jam and Dance | |
| Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | |||
| 7:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Harold's House Party Presents Gabe Stillman Band- Rising young blues guitarist/singer and his great band from Pennsylvania | |
| 9:00 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Dylan Salfer $7 cover - Rock / Blues | |
| 6:30 PM | KJ's Hideaway - St Paul, MN | Open Mic Night - Every Wednesday Acoustic Only - Bring your instrument 12 slots / 10 minutes each Sign Up When on Site - First Come First Serve |
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| 6:00 PM | Midway Saloon - St Paul, MN | Pat Donohue and Friends, featuring Randy Sabien for an extremely casual musical gathering. |
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| 6:30 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Jaybee & the Routine with Jellybean Johnson | |
| 7:30 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Conner McCrae's Red Apple Trio | |
| 7:00 PM | Terminal Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Wain McFarlane and Friends | |
| 6:00 PM | Welsch's Big Ten Tavern - Arden Hills, MN | Red Hot Rock N Blues Jam hosted by Jimmy Love | |
| Thursday, October 28, 2021 | |||
| 9:00 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Jaybee & the Routine $8 cover - Soul / R&B | |
| 7:00 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Scottie Miller Band - Mainstage | |
| 7:00 PM | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | Sierra Hull One of the finest artists in bluegrass and roots music today | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Mia Dorr & the Funkin' Bluesers MARY ELIAS HAPPY HOUR SHOW 5-7pm | |
| 6:00 PM | NineTwentyFive - Wayzata, MN | Jorgensen Tagg Duo | |
| 7:00 PM | Palmer's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Front Porch Swingin Liquor Pigs Every Thursday Night - Free | |
| 7:30 PM | Pantages Theatre - Minneapolis, MN | John Hiatt and The Jerry Douglas Band | |
| 6:00 PM | Smokey's Pub & Grill - East Bethel, MN | Nick Hensley | |
| 7:00 PM | Terminal Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Wain McFarlane and Friends | |
| 6:00 PM | Velveteen Speakeasy - Stillwater, MN | The Moonshiners A lovely little weekly residency on the patio, indoors in case of weather! | |
| Friday, October 29, 2021 | |||
| 7:00 PM | 10K Brewing - Anoka, MN | Jay Walter & the Rectifiers | |
| 7:00 PM | B-Dale Club - Roseville, MN | Greazy Gravy featuring Boom Boom Steve V Halloween Blues Bash!!! |
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| 8:00 PM | Big Guy's BBQ Roadhouse - Hudson, WI | Phil Kitze Solo | |
| 7:00 PM | Blaine VFW Post #6316 - Blaine, MN | The Authorities | |
| 7:00 PM | Bloomington Eagles Club #3208 - Bloomington, MN | Johnny O & Filet O Soul | |
| 7:00 PM | Bloomington VFW Post #1296 - Bloomington, MN | The Decades | |
| 8:00 PM | BLVD Tavern - West St Paul - West St Paul, MN | Billee Jo Hall | |
| 7:30 PM | Fridley American Legion Post #303 - Fridley, MN | Inside Straight Blues Band | |
| 7:00 PM | Haunting Experience - Cottage Grove, MN | Mayfair 3 These events are all free. Food and drinks are for sale at the venue. Bands are indoors. |
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| 6:30 PM | KJ's Hideaway - St Paul, MN | Tommy Bentz Band 2nd show at 9:00 pm | |
| 7:30 PM | Medina Entertainment Center - Hamel, MN | The Fabulous Armadillos Takin' It To The Limit | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | GB Leighton | |
| 8:00 PM | Neumann's Bar - North St Paul, MN | Scrapegoat | |
| 8:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Ukrainian Village Band | |
| 6:00 PM | Wilebski's Blues Saloon - St Paul, MN | The Jimmys | |
| Saturday, October 30, 2021 | |||
| 8:00 PM | Austin VFW Post #1216 - Austin, MN | The Starlite Blues Band Costumes welcome!!! | |
| 7:00 PM | Blaine VFW Post #6316 - Blaine, MN | Jonah and The Whales | |
| 10:00 AM | Bleu Duck Kitchen - Rochester, MN | Cole Allen | |
| 8:00 PM | BLVD Tavern - West St Paul - West St Paul, MN | Pat McLaughlin | |
| 4:00 PM | Copper Trail Brewing Company - Alexandria, MN | The Fattenin' Frogs | |
| 7:00 PM | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | Jamecia Bennett The Evolution of Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul | |
| 7:00 PM | Haunting Experience - Cottage Grove, MN | Mayfair 3 These events are all free. Food and drinks are for sale at the venue. Bands are indoors. |
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| 10:00 AM | Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN | Jon Rodine | |
| 6:30 PM | KJ's Hideaway - St Paul, MN | Joyann Parker 2nd show at 9:00 pm | |
| 8:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | High & Mighty Let's have a HALLOWEEN PARTY!! | |
| 8:00 PM | Neumann's Bar - North St Paul, MN | Off The Record (Rock/Blues Cover Band) | |
| 5:45 PM | Norm's Wayside Pizza - Buffalo, MN | Phil Kitze (2 piece acoustic w/Bill Pelletier) | |
| Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Back Alley Halloween Party | ||
| 2:00 PM | Smokey's Pub & Grill - East Bethel, MN | Nick Hensley | |
| Sunday, October 31, 2021 | |||
| 2:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Mikkel Beckmen Factory w/ Adam Kiesling | |
| 10:00 AM | Bleu Duck Kitchen - Rochester, MN | Cole Allen | |
| 3:00 PM | Bloomington VFW Post #1296 - Bloomington, MN | The SuperJam is back with your host Jim Stairs and the SuperJam house Band featuring Bill Pelletier, Mike Velasquez, and Mick Zampogna! | |
| 9:30 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Dr Mambo's Combo (70s Soul, R&B, Dance) $10 cover - Soul / Funk | |
| 7:00 PM | Haunting Experience - Cottage Grove, MN | Birddog Blues Band These events are all free. Food and drinks are for sale at the venue. Bands are indoors. |
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| 10:00 AM | Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN | Drew Peterson | |
| Monday, November 01, 2021 | |||
| 8:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Roe Family Singers | |
| 6:30 PM | Apple Valley American Legion Post #1776 - Apple Valley, MN | The Apple Jam Big ballroom, better sound/acoustics, lots of tables and full eat and drink service!! | |
| 7:00 PM | Bogey's - Lilydale, MN | Bogeys Lounge Blues Jam Join Johnny Mac, Kent Dougherty, Tom Harkness, and Nick Zwack for a ripping good jam. |
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| 6:00 PM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blue Monday - KMSU Radio Hosted by Mark Halverson (Marconi M. Milquetoast) | |
| 7:00 PM | Midway Saloon - St Paul, MN | Moses Oakland Open Mic Night - Every Monday join Moses On Stage - Bring your instrument |
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