Helping To Keep The Blues Alive In Minnesota Since 2002
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Upcoming Blues Society Events
Upcoming Board Meeting
- Next regular MnBS Board Meeting, 6:30 pm, Thursday, February 9, via Zoom.

(12/25/22)
Be sure to check our new or updated content:
- Mikkel Beckmen @ 331 Club, Jan. 24
- Heat Dome @ 331 Club, Jan. 24
- Lamont Cranston Band @ Freight House, Jan. 26
- Dan Israel @ Junior's Bar & Restaurant, Jan. 26
- Front Porch Swingin Liquor Pigs @ Palmer's Bar, Jan. 26
- Jim Stairs and Mick McCormick @ Hugo American Legion Post 620, Jan. 27
- Papa Greezy @ Schram Haus Brewery, Jan. 28
- High & Mighty @ Minnesota Music Cafe, Jan. 28
- Helium For Liftoff Band @ Schuller's Tavern, Jan. 28
- Trent Romens Band @ Day Block Brewing Company, Jan. 28
![]() Mikkel Beckmen @ 331 Club Tuesday, January 24, 6 pm |
![]() Heat Dome @ 331 Club Tuesday, January 24, 7 pm |
![]() Lamont Cranston Band featuring Pat Hayes with Bruce McCabe @ Freight House Thursday, January 26, 7 pm |
![]() Dan Israel @ Junior's Bar & Restaurant Thursday, January 26, 7 pm |
![]() Front Porch Swingin Liquor Pigs @ Palmer's Bar Thursday, January 26, 7 pm |
![]() Jim Stairs and Mick McCormick @ Hugo American Legion Post 620 Friday, January 27, 8:30 pm |
![]() Papa Greezy @ Schram Haus Brewery Saturday, January 28, 6 pm |
![]() High & Mighty @ Minnesota Music Cafe Saturday, January 28, 8 pm |
![]() Helium For Liftoff Band @ Schuller's Tavern Saturday, January 28, 8 pm |
![]() Trent Romens Band @ Day Block Brewing Company Saturday, January 28, 8:30 pm |
(1/23/22)
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Check the Online Calendar for the most-up-to-date listings:
We can make no claims as to the accuracy of this calendar.
Always check with the musicians or venues when in doubt.
Please send your future gigs to , not Facebook. Deadline for publication in the Monday Blues Notes is Thursday prior to publication. Thanks, The Web Team
Monday, January 23, 2023 | |||
7:00 PM | Apple Valley American Legion Post #1776 - Apple Valley, MN | The Apple Jam "the every Monday Night Open Mic Jam & Dance Party" "Bring your instrument, your voice or just enjoy some great music and our big dance floor!" |
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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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7:00 PM | Midway Saloon - St Paul, MN | Moses Oakland Blues Jam - Every Monday Top Shelf musicians join Moses on stage Bring your instrument - Bring your game |
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7:00 PM | Richfield VFW Post 5555 - Richfield, MN | Not Ready For Prime Time Blues Jam Now playing every Monday Various members of the jam club perform |
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7:00 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | The Sarah Papenheim Open Blues Jam, w/ Allen Kirk | |
8:00 PM | Turf Club - St Paul, MN | The Cactus Blossoms with Pit Stop | |
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | |||
6:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Mikkel Beckmen Workers Playtime Series w/ David Stoddard | |
7:00 PM | Blues Saloon - St Paul, MN | "The Greatest Jam On Earth" Bring your instrument, Big dance floor, Food No Cover |
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7:00 PM | Driftwood Char Bar - Minneapolis, MN | St Dominic's Trio | |
7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Dirty Shorts Brass Band Tuesday Jazz! No Cover! | |
8:00 PM | Northeast Palace - Minneapolis, MN | "Souled Out" Every Tuesday Open Jam Session + Taco Tuesday!! |
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6:00 PM | White Squirrel Bar - St Paul, MN | Mary Cutrufello and Trevor McSpadden | |
10:00 PM | Whitey's World Famous Saloon - Minneapolis, MN | Open Jam - Jazz Roots Americana | |
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | |||
7:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Harold's House Party Presents Heat Dome | |
7:30 PM | Aster Cafe - Minneapolis, MN | Minnesota Songwriter Showcase "The Minnesota Songwriter Showcase is the piece de resistance of the area's songwriter's, as hosted by songwriter/musician Nick Hensley and backed by a two- and sometimes three-piece band. The talent level is always solid." - Jim Walsh |
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9:30 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Dylan Salfer Band | |
7:00 PM | Earth Rider Brewery - Superior, WI | Charlie Parr Cedar Lounge | |
6:00 PM | Junior's Bar & Restaurant - River Falls, WI | The Jam @ Junior's Head to Junior's every Wednesday for the best live music in River Falls! |
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6:00 PM | Midway Saloon - St Paul, MN | Pat Donohue and Friends, for an extremely casual musical gathering. |
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6:30 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Jaybee & the Routine featuring Jellybean Johnson | |
7:30 PM | Pub 42 - New Hope, MN | Mark Stary | |
7:30 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | BZ3 Organ Trio | |
5:00 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Daina De Prez Piano Party - every Wednesday @ 5 pm Meat Raffle @ 5 PM |
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8:00 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Lisa Wenger & her Mean Mean Men with Bruce McCabe | |
7:00 PM | Welsch's Big Ten Tavern - Arden Hills, MN | Jimmy Love hosts an open mic open Jam, multiple genres, standard tuning, complete stage setup, sign up to participate upon your arrival. |
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8:00 PM | Whitey's World Famous Saloon - Minneapolis, MN | Alex Rossi The "So So Solo Show" Every week at the neighborhood favorite. Expect friends and guest sit ins. |
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 | |||
7:00 PM | 10K Brewing - Anoka, MN | Betty Danger | |
7:00 PM | Anoka Hardware Store - Anoka, MN | Steve Clarke & The Working Stiffs | |
7:00 PM | B-Dale Club - Roseville, MN | Mark Stary with Gae Magnifici | |
9:30 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Jaybee & the Routine | |
7:00 PM | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | The Belfast Cowboys | |
7:00 PM | Freight House - Stillwater, MN | Lamont Cranston Band featuring Pat Hayes with Bruce McCabe | |
7:00 PM | Junior's Bar & Restaurant - River Falls, WI | Dan Israel | |
7:00 PM | Palmer's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Front Porch Swingin Liquor Pigs Every Thursday Night - Free | |
7:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Lolo's Ghost | |
7:30 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota, MN | Joe Flip Midwest CMO Writer's Round | |
6:30 PM | The Tilted Tiki Tropical Bar & Restaurant - Stillwater, MN | The Jorgensens | |
6:00 PM | Velveteen Speakeasy - Stillwater, MN | The Moonshiners | |
Friday, January 27, 2023 | |||
6:00 PM | Blues Saloon - St Paul, MN | Tumblin' Dice (Stones Tribute Band) | |
9:30 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Alex Rossi | |
6:00 PM | Carmine's - Woodbury - Woodbury, MN | Mark Stary | |
7:00 PM | Fitzgerald Theater - Saint Paul, MN | The 18th Annual Tribute to The Last Waltz featuring: Big Pink | |
8:30 PM | Hugo American Legion Post 620 - Hugo, MN | Jim Stairs and Mick McCormick | |
7:00 PM | Junior's Bar & Restaurant - River Falls, WI | Gentlemen's Anti Temperance League (Acoustic Parlor Jazz) | |
8:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Michael Jackson Family Review Emil Campbell & R Factor |
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7:00 PM | Palace Theater - St Paul, MN | Lake Street Dive | |
7:00 PM | Rosetown American Legion - Roseville, MN | No Limits the B-Side | |
6:00 PM | Rustech Brewing Company - Monticello, MN | Betty Danger | |
8:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Hurricane Harold's All-Star Blues Revue | |
8:00 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | PK Mayo | |
8:00 PM | St Peter American Legion - St Peter, MN | Everett Smithson Band Grand Re-opening Party | |
7:30 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota, MN | Tim Howe | |
9:00 PM | The Sherwood Lounge - St Paul, MN | The Jorgensens | |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 | |||
7:00 PM | Anoka Hardware Store - Anoka, MN | Kevin James | |
9:00 PM | Black Bear Bar & Grill - Minocqua, WI | Phil Kitze 3 Piece Electric | |
8:30 PM | Day Block Brewing Company - Minneapolis, MN | Trent Romens Band | |
7:00 PM | Fitzgerald Theater - Saint Paul, MN | The 18th Annual Tribute to The Last Waltz featuring: Big Pink | |
10:00 AM | Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN | Jeff Ray & the Stakes | |
5:00 PM | Kelly's Lakehouse - Lake City, MN | The Jorgensens | |
8:00 PM | KJ's Hideaway - St Paul, MN | Joyann Parker Band | |
8:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | High & Mighty with THE HIGH & MIGHTY HORNS! | |
7:00 PM | Palace Theater - St Paul, MN | Lake Street Dive | |
7:00 PM | Richfield VFW Post 5555 - Richfield, MN | The Decades | |
8:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Jack Knife & the Sharps (Rockabilly) | |
6:00 PM | Schram Haus Brewery - Chaska, MN | Papa Greezy Duo - Americana, blues, country Neil Uhlenhake and Brad Schaefer |
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8:00 PM | Schuller's Tavern - Golden Valley, MN | Helium For Liftoff Band | |
7:30 PM | Shakopee House - Shakopee, MN | Lucky Lizzy Trio | |
8:00 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Chemistry Set (Indie/Alt Country) | |
7:30 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota, MN | Henry Bitzer | |
7:00 PM | Thirsty's Tavern - Dassel, MN | Everett Smithson Band ES Trio | |
7:00 PM | Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy - Eagan, MN | Mark Stary | |
Sunday, January 29, 2023 | |||
4:00 PM | 10k Brewing - Anoka, MN | Chris Holm | |
11:00 AM | Aster Cafe - Minneapolis, MN | Patty & the Buttons Swing Brunch | |
9:30 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Dr Mambo's Combo (70s Soul, R&B, Dance) | |
10:00 AM | Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN | Dan Israel | |
5:00 PM | Palmer's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Cornbread Harris Church of Cornbread | |
7:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Sunday Night Music Jam | |
7:30 PM | Turf Club - St Paul, MN | Charlie Parr with Emma Jeanne | |
5:00 PM | Washington Square - White Bear Lake, MN | Prairie Anthem | |
Monday, January 30, 2023 | |||
8:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Trevor McSpadden & Mary Cutrufello | |
7:00 PM | Apple Valley American Legion Post #1776 - Apple Valley, MN | The Apple Jam "the every Monday Night Open Mic Jam & Dance Party" "Bring your instrument, your voice or just enjoy some great music and our big dance floor!" |
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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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7:00 PM | Midway Saloon - St Paul, MN | Moses Oakland Blues Jam - Every Monday Top Shelf musicians join Moses on stage Bring your instrument - Bring your game |
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7:00 PM | Richfield VFW Post 5555 - Richfield, MN | Not Ready For Prime Time Blues Jam Now playing every Monday Various members of the jam club perform Various members of the jam club perform |
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7:00 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | The Sarah Papenheim Open Blues Jam, w/ Allen Kirk | |
8:00 PM | Turf Club - St Paul, MN | The Cactus Blossoms with Pieta Brown |
Get your tees, mugs, sweats, and lots of other MnBS merchandise and support your local blues society and the local bands that they support.