Helping To Keep The Blues Alive In Minnesota Since 2002
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Attention Musicians - New Venue
- MetroNOME Brewery is a new venue looking for good acts to feature both in their taproom and their performance space, Fingal’s Cave. MetroNOME Brewery LLC is a socially missioned public benefit brewery based in the Twin Cities with the goal of Nurturing Outstanding Music Education.
Proceeds will go to providing musical instruments, lessons, and education for underprivileged youth in the Twin Cities Metro area.
We opened our taproom in Lowertown directly across the street from CHS Field in February. Fingal’s will be open in early June.
Anyone interested in playing at the brewery, send info to Bill@MetronomeBrewery.com.
05/1/2022
Upcoming Blues Society Events
- Next regular MnBS Board Meeting, 6:30 pm, Thursday, June 9, via Zoom.
Road to Memphis Challenge
- The Road to Memphis Challenge will be held on Sunday, June 12 at the Blues Saloon. We didn't receive enough entries in the band category, so the Challenge will be among the three duos who entered. Mia Dorr/Scott Graves, Mark Cameron/Rick Miller, and Brother Jon and Frensz will be playing for a chance to go to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge 2023. IBC 2023 will be held from January 31 to February 4.
We will try to hold a Band Challenge later this year.
Several bands were interested but had complications that may be resolved in the next few months.
Steve Leutgeb
President, Minnesota Blues Society
Minnesota Blues Society Member Event June 3rd
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- The Minnesota Blues Society is holding a member benefit event on Friday June 3 at KJ’s Hideaway, 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN.
This 6:30 PM event will feature the “Catfish” Troy Band opening for RB Stone and Friends.
Please go to the KJ’s website to register for a free ticket. Scroll down, select a number of tickets, click "Register," provide your info and click "Register" again. Tickets are to keep track of the headcount in this small venue.
RB Stone and Friends will be performing at the Smokin’ in Steele event in Owatonna on June 4.
Be sure to check our new or updated content:
- The Erin Experiment, Distinguished Guest: Scotty Graves @ Schooner Tavern, May 24
- Bambi Alexandra with with Andrew Guerin, Jordan Hedlund, Allen Kirk, and The Suicide Horns @ Tally's Dockside, May 25
- Harold's House Party Presents: P, B &J @ 331 Club, May 25
- Jeremy Johnson with Ray Barnard @ Schooner Tavern, May 25
- Dan Rumsey with Mikkel Beckmen @ Dubliner Pub, May 26
- Betty Danger @ Rustech Brewing Company, May 28
- Scotty Reed Band with Bruce McCabe @ Iron Exchange, May 28
- Maurice Jacox & The We Still R Band @ Minnesota Music Cafe, May 28
- Vanessa Collier @ Dakota, May 29
- The Gopher Tones @ The Pondy Restaurant and Bar, May 29
 The Erin Experiment Distinguished Guest: Scotty Graves @ Schooner Tavern Tuesday, May 24, 8 pm |
 Bambi Alexandra with Andrew Guerin, Jordan Hedlund, Allen Kirk, and The Suicide Horns @ Tally's Dockside Wednesday, May 25, 6 pm |
 Harold's House Party Presents P, B & J @ 331 Club Wednesday, May 25, 7 pm |
 Jeremy Johnson with Ray Barnard @ Schooner Tavern Wednesday, May 25, 7:30 pm |
 Dan Rumsey with Mikkel Beckmen @ Dubliner Pub Thursday, May 26, 5 pm |
 Betty Danger @ Rustech Brewing Company Saturday, May 28, 6 pm |
 Scotty Reed Band with Bruce McCabe @ Iron Exchange Saturday, May 28, 7 pm |
 Maurice Jacox & The We Still R Band @ Minnesota Music Cafe Saturday, May 28, 8 pm |
 Vanessa Collier @ Dakota Sunday, May 29, 7 pm |
 The Gopher Tones @ The Pondy Restaurant and Bar Sunday, May 29, 7 pm |
(5/15/22)
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| Sunday, May 22, 2022 | |||
| 4:00 PM | 10K Brewing - Anoka, MN | Sam Licari Residency | |
| 3:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Mikkel Beckmen Art-A-Whirl Weekend 2022 outside 8pm Annie Mack 7pm Under Violet 6pm Humbird 5pm JRD & The Big Mistake 4pm Venus DeMars & All The Pretty Horses (acoustic) 3pm Butter Boys 2pm Din-Din 1pm Corpse Reviver |
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| 3:00 PM | Brookside Bar & Grill - Marine On St Croix, MN | Switched At Birth | |
| 9:30 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Dr Mambo's Combo (70s Soul, R&B, Dance) | |
| 5:00 PM | Cherry Pit - St Paul, MN | Brother Jon Band Every Sunday on the patio | |
| 5:00 PM | Dusty's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | The Beavers 4th Sundays Live Music - Free! Don't forget to throw a few buckaroos in the ol' tip jar |
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| 11:30 AM | Happy Production Studios - The Listening Room - Braham, MN | Good Morning Brunch featuring Good Morning Bedlam with special guest Gentlemen's Anti-Temperance League |
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| 11:00 AM | Icehouse - Minneapolis, MN | Red Hot Django Peppers | |
| 12:00 PM | KBEK Radio - Braham, MN | Gentlemen's Anti Temperance League (Acoustic Parlor Jazz) | |
| 3:00 PM | P.D. Pappy's - Stillwater, MN | The Jorgensens | |
| 5:00 PM | Palmer's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Cornbread Harris Church of Cornbread | |
| 12:00 PM | Pillbox Tavern - St Paul, MN | Josh Quinn | |
| 5:00 PM | Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm - Waseca, MN | Mike Munson with Mikkel Beckmen | |
| 7:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Sunday Night Music Jam | |
| 5:00 PM | Washington Square - White Bear Lake, MN | Peace Meal | |
| Monday, May 23, 2022 | |||
| 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 "the every Monday Night Open Mic Jam & Dance Party" Big ballroom, better sound/acoustics, lots of tables and full eat and drink service!! |
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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 | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | MN Guitar Summit Jeff Perry, Tim Sparks, Dean Magraw & Joel Shapira |
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| 7:30 PM | Eagles Club #34 - Minneapolis, MN | Steve Clarke Music Jam w/ Other Country Ensemble - no cover | |
| 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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| Tuesday, May 24, 2022 | |||
| 6:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Mikkel Beckmen Workers Playtime Series w/ Quillan and Kim Roe | |
| 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 | Manitou Grill & Event Center - White Bear Lake, MN | PK Mayo with guest Kurt Jorgensen | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Dirty Shorts Brass Band | |
| 8:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | The Erin Experiment Distinguished Guest: Scotty Graves music - mayhem - mistakes |
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| 6:00 PM | White Squirrel Bar - St Paul, MN | Mary Cutrufello and Trevor McSpadden | |
| Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | |||
| 7:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Harold's House Party Presents P, B &J- Tony Paul, Dave Babb and Baby Grant Johnson | |
| 7:00 PM | Anoka Hardware Store - Anoka, MN | Mike Munson | |
| 9:30 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Dylan Salfer | |
| 6:00 PM | Midway Saloon - St Paul, MN | Pat Donohue and Friends, hosting Richard Kriehn 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 | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Jeremy Johnson with Ray Barnard | |
| 5:00 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Daina De Prez Piano Party - every Wednesday @ 5 pm | |
| 6:00 PM | Tally's Dockside - White Bear Lake, MN | Bambi Alexandra with Andrew Guerin, Jordan Hedlund, Allen Kirk, and a special appearance by The Suicide Horns, Mitch & Goldie! |
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| 6:00 PM | The Tilted Tiki Tropical Bar & Restaurant - Stillwater, MN | Josh Quinn | |
| 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, May 26, 2022 | |||
| 7:00 PM | Anoka Hardware Store - Anoka, MN | Kevin James | |
| 7:00 PM | B-Dale Club - Roseville, MN | Mark Stary | |
| 5:00 PM | Bloomington VFW Post #1296 - Bloomington, MN | The Authorities Check with Venue to confirm they are open. |
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| 9:30 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Jaybee & the Routine | |
| 5:30 PM | CHS Field - St Paul, MN | Brian Naughton Band at St Paul Saints Pre-Game Across from the Main Gate |
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| 7:00 PM | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | Matt Andersen Powerhouse Soul Vocals | |
| 7:00 PM | Driftwood Char Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Lolo's Ghost | |
| 5:00 PM | Dubliner Pub - St Paul, MN | Dan Rumsey (Folk/Blues/Jazz) with Mikkel Beckmen | |
| 7:00 PM | Fireside Getaway - Forest Lake, MN | PK Mayo | |
| 7:00 PM | KJ's Hideaway - St Paul, MN | Bob! (The Music of Bob Dylan) |
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| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | The Luck | |
| 7:00 PM | Palmer's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Front Porch Swingin Liquor Pigs Every Thursday Night - Free | |
| 7:00 PM | Taste of Rondo - St Paul, MN | Jacquie "Lady J Griot" Maddix Front Porch Duo featuring Brian Dyke on Guitar Every Thursday at Rondo's Authentic Soul Food Restaurant |
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| 7:30 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota, MN | Henry Bitzer | |
| 6:00 PM | Velveteen Speakeasy - Stillwater, MN | The Moonshiners lovely little weekly residency on the patio, indoors in case of weather! | |
| 3:00 PM | Washington Square - White Bear Lake, MN | Me & Todd with Maryn | |
| 6:00 PM | Wyatt's Twisted Americana Bar & Grill - Eagan, MN | The Jorgensens | |
| Friday, May 27, 2022 | |||
| 7:00 PM | BK Tap Haus - St Michael, MN | Everett Smithson Band | |
| 6:00 PM | Blues Saloon - St Paul, MN | Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys Blues Fridays Are Back!! "Big" Al Dorn opening Doors Open at 5 pm, Music at 6 pm |
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| 8:00 PM | BLVD Tavern - West St Paul - West St Paul, MN | Ross William Perry | |
| 9:00 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Alex Rossi | |
| 7:00 PM | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | The Snowman Band Album Release! NOLA Meets MPLS Funk |
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| 9:00 PM | Dubliner Pub - St Paul, MN | Tim Cheesebrow An eclectic mix of styles creating a sound with modern grooves, catchy melodies, and a sense of being grounded in deep roots. |
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| 9:00 PM | Ed's No-Name Bar - Winona, MN | The Federales | |
| 7:30 PM | Fridley American Legion Post #303 - Fridley, MN | Helium For Liftoff Band | |
| 7:00 PM | Frigaard's Bar - Willernie, MN | Dylan Salfer Fans from North Saint Paul and White Bear Lake enjoy some really awesome shows! | |
| 8:30 PM | Manitou Grill & Event Center - White Bear Lake, MN | Zebra Mussels | |
| 8:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Sumo Seven | |
| 8:00 PM | Neumann's Bar - North St Paul, MN | Jay Walter & the Rectifiers | |
| 7:00 PM | Savage American Legion Post #643 - Savage, MN | Lucky Lizzy and the Boys | |
| 8:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Hurricane Harold's All-Star Blues Revue Dan Schwalbe: Guitar/Vocals Doug Otto: Guitar /Vocals Allen Kirk: drums/vocals Keith Boyles: Upright Bass Hurricane Harold: Harmonica/b.u. vocals Another great lineup featuring some of the best in the Cities. |
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| 8:30 PM | Scooters Pub & Grill - Chisago City, MN | Craig Clark Band | |
| 8:00 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Mia Dorr & the Funkin' Bluesers | |
| 9:00 PM | Smitty's Bar & Grill - Chisago City, MN | The Luck Band | |
| 6:00 PM | Tally's Dockside - White Bear Lake, MN | Smooth Sensation Band | |
| 7:30 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota, MN | Jeff Carver | |
| 5:30 PM | Trap Rock Brewing - St Croix Falls, WI | Miss Myra Duo | |
| Saturday, May 28, 2022 | |||
| 8:00 PM | BLVD Tavern - West St Paul - West St Paul, MN | The New Feral Cats | |
| 3:00 PM | Brookside Bar & Grill - Marine On St Croix, MN | Blue Hazard | |
| 7:00 PM | Brothers Bar and Grill - Rochester, MN | Root River Jam | |
| 9:00 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | The R Factor | |
| 6:00 PM | Garphish Brewing Company - Bethel, MN | The Star Chiefs | |
| 7:30 PM | Goat Ridge Brewing Company - New London, MN | The Federales | |
| 2:00 PM | Harbor Bar - Hagar City, WI | Lucky Lizzy and the Boys | |
| 6:00 PM | Harbor Bar - Hagar City, WI | Brian Naughton | |
| 10:00 AM | Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN | Jeff Ray & the Stakes | |
| 7:00 PM | Iron Exchange - Maple Plain, MN | Scotty Reed Band with Bruce McCabe | |
| 9:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Maurice Jacox & The We Still R Band You're Gonna Be Dancing - Maurice Is Back!! |
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| 7:00 PM | Nordic Brewing Company - Monticello, MN | Mike Munson | |
| 6:00 PM | Norm's Wayside Pizza - Buffalo, MN | Everett Smithson Band | |
| 7:00 PM | Pine City American Legion - Pine City, MN | Inside Straight Blues Band | |
| 7:00 PM | Rosetown American Legion - Roseville, MN | Mark Stary | |
| 7:00 PM | Roseville VFW - Roseville, MN | The Authorities | |
| 6:00 PM | Rustech Brewing Company - Monticello, MN | Betty Danger | |
| 7:00 PM | Silver Dome Ballroom - Neillsville, WI | Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys with Li'l Ed and the Blues Imperials and Phil Kitze Solo/Acoustic |
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| 2:00 PM | Slippery's Bar & Grill - Wabasha, MN | Joe Flip Full Band | |
| 6:00 PM | Tally's Dockside - White Bear Lake, MN | Jay Walter & the Rectifiers | |
| 7:30 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota, MN | Jerry Parker | |
| 8:00 PM | The North Bar & Grill - Coon Rapids, MN | Johntourage | |
| 5:00 PM | Vintage Escapes Winery & Vineyard - Kilkenny, MN | Joyann Parker Duo | |
| 3:00 PM | Washington Square - White Bear Lake, MN | The Summerbabies | |
| Sunday, May 29, 2022 | |||
| 4:00 PM | 10K Brewing - Anoka, MN | Sam Licari Residency | |
| 3:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Mikkel Beckmen The Mikkel Factory presents Guitar Summer with Mike Gangloff |
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| 2:00 PM | 7 Vines Winery - Dellwood, MN | Nate Case | |
| 3:00 PM | Bloomington VFW Post #1296 - Bloomington, MN | Joe Flip Open Jam - full band Check with Venue to confirm they are open. |
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| 3:00 PM | Brookside Bar & Grill - Marine On St Croix, MN | Jeff Ray & the Stakes with Hurricane Harold | |
| 5:00 PM | Cherry Pit - St Paul, MN | Brother Jon Band Every Sunday on the patio | |
| 7:00 PM | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | Vanessa Collier High Energy Soul Blues | |
| 5:00 PM | Dubliner Pub - St Paul, MN | Alexander Craig | |
| 4:00 PM | Eastbay Lodge Resort - Holcombe, WI | Betty Danger | |
| 2:00 PM | Harbor Bar - Hagar City, WI | Ross William Perry | |
| 10:00 AM | Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN | Roe Family Singers | |
| 5:00 PM | Lillibridge Farm - Rockwell, IA | Chris Holm with the Federales at the Lowdown Hoedown | |
| 7:00 PM | Lillibridge Farm - Rockwell, IA | The Federales | |
| 4:00 PM | Muddy Waters Bar & Grill - Prescott, WI | Craig Clark Band FREE - Live on the Patio!! | |
| 3:00 PM | P.D. Pappy's - Stillwater, MN | The Jorgensens | |
| 5:00 PM | Palmer's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Cornbread Harris Church of Cornbread | |
| 7:00 PM | Papa Legba Crossroads Lounge - St Paul-West Side, MN | Wenso Ashby New Venue - Check It Out!! |
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| 7:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Sunday Night Music Jam | |
| 2:00 PM | Slippery's Bar & Grill - Wabasha, MN | Tommy Bentz Band | |
| 2:00 PM | Smilin' Moose - Hudson, WI | Josh Quinn | |
| 3:00 PM | Tailgaters Sports Bar - North Branch - North Branch, MN | The Hyde Brothers | |
| 7:00 PM | The Pondy Restaurant and Bar - Mazeppa, MN | The Gopher Tones Memorial weekend party on the patio | |
| 5:00 PM | Washington Square - White Bear Lake, MN | Prairie Anthem | |
| 8:00 PM | White Squirrel Bar - St Paul, MN | Mike Munson with Theyself | |
| Monday, May 30, 2022 | |||
| 6:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Womenfolk Presents JoJo Green | |
| 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 "the every Monday Night Open Mic Jam & Dance Party" Big ballroom, better sound/acoustics, lots of tables and full eat and drink service!! |
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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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| 2:00 PM | Harbor Bar - Hagar City, WI | Scotty Reed Band On the Riverside Patio | |
| 6:00 PM | Karst Brewing - Fountain, MN | Don Scott MnBS Blues Hall of Famer | |
| 7:30 PM | Lake Harriet Bandshell - Minneapolis, MN | Big Mike - Retro Soul & the Westside Horns | |
| 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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| 3:00 PM | Muddy Waters Bar & Grill - Prescott, WI | Scottie Miller Band | |
| 3:00 PM | Rosetown American Legion - Roseville, MN | Greazy Gravy | |
| 2:00 PM | Slippery's Bar & Grill - Wabasha, MN | Steve Meyer & True Heat Band | |
| Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | |||
| 6:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Mikkel Beckmen Workers Playtime Series w/ John Magnuson | |
| 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 | |
| 6:30 PM | Owen Park - Eau Claire, WI | Chippewa Valley Blues Society presents: 7 Swings The Blues |
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| 8:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | The Erin Experiment Distinguished Guest: Tony Houle music - mayhem - mistakes |
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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 | |
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