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:
- Pat Donohue and Friends @ Midway Saloon, Feb. 1
- Jaybee & the Routine featuring Jellybean Johnson @ Minnesota Music Cafe, Feb. 1
- Dylan Salfer Band @ Bunkers Music Bar & Grill, Feb. 1
- Lonesome Dan Kase @ Junior's Bar & Restaurant, Feb. 2
- Tom Hunter Quartet @ Crooners Lounge & Supper Club, Feb. 2
- Michael Charles Band @ Shaw's Bar & Grill, Feb. 3
- GardenStreet @ Schooner Tavern, Feb. 3
- Brian Naughton @ Brothers Bar and Grill, Feb. 4
- The Jorgensens @ Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, Feb. 5
- Cornbread Harris @ Palmer's Bar, Feb. 5
![]() Pat Donohue and Friends @ Midway Saloon Wednesday, February 1, 6 pm |
![]() Jaybee & the Routine featuring Jellybean Johnson @ Minnesota Music Cafe Wednesday, February 1, 6:30 pm |
![]() Dylan Salfer Band @ Bunkers Music Bar & Grill Wednesday, February 1, 9:30 pm |
![]() Lonesome Dan Kase @ Junior's Bar & Restaurant Thursday, February 2, 7 pm |
![]() Tom Hunter Quartet @ Crooners Lounge & Supper Club Thursday, February 2, 7:30 pm |
![]() Michael Charles Band @ Shaw's Bar & Grill Friday, February 3, 8 pm |
![]() GardenStreet @ Schooner Tavern Friday, February 3, 8 pm |
![]() Brian Naughton @ Brothers Bar and Grill Saturday, February 4, 7 pm |
![]() The Jorgensens @ Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Sunday, February 5, 4:30 pm |
![]() Cornbread Harris @ Palmer's Bar Sunday, February 5, 5 pm |
(1/29/22)
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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
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 | |
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | |||
6:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Mikkel Beckmen Workers Playtime Series w/ Aaron Lee Kaplan | |
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 | |
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, February 01, 2023 | |||
7:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Harold's House Party Presents Steam Machine | |
7:00 PM | Anoka Hardware Store - Anoka, MN | Gary LaRue | |
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 | |
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, featuring Dean Magraw and Judi Vinar 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 | |
7:00 PM | Nye's Piano Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Tom Hunter | |
7:30 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | The Dark Click | |
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 | Mia Dorr & the Funkin' Bluesers | |
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, February 02, 2023 | |||
7:00 PM | 10K Brewing - Anoka, MN | Matthew Griswold (Folk) Monthly Residency | |
7:00 PM | Anoka Hardware Store - Anoka, MN | Paul Barry Blues Trio | |
7:00 PM | Brothers Bar and Grill - Rochester, MN | Michael Charles Band | |
9:30 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Jaybee & the Routine | |
6:30 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Galactic Cowboy Orchestra in The Dunsmore Room | |
7:30 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Tom Hunter Matt Senjem, Donald "Hye-Pockets" Robertson, Mike Cramer for a swinging good time! | |
7:00 PM | Junior's Bar & Restaurant - River Falls, WI | Lonesome Dan Kase | |
5:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Mary Elias & The Young Relic's Happy Hour Show | |
7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Lowdown Dirty Fools***CANCELLED*** First Thursday each month!***CANCELLED*** | |
7:00 PM | Palmer's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Front Porch Swingin Liquor Pigs Every Thursday Night - Free | |
7:00 PM | Rosetown American Legion - Roseville, MN | Thursday Night Blues at the Legion There's a new Jam in town! Structured jam with a 20 minute time slot, Jammer lists five songs, three will be played. Jammer has choice of musicians to share the stage with and/or house band. |
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7:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Lolo's Ghost | |
6:30 PM | The Tilted Tiki Tropical Bar & Restaurant - Stillwater, MN | The Jorgensens | |
6:00 PM | Velveteen Speakeasy - Stillwater, MN | The Moonshiners | |
7:00 PM | Wicked Wort Brewing Company - Robbinsdale, MN | Joe Flip | |
6:00 PM | Wyatt's Twisted Americana Bar & Grill - Eagan, MN | Tommy Bentz Band solo acoustic | |
Friday, February 03, 2023 | |||
6:00 PM | Blues Saloon - St Paul, MN | The Swamp Kings | |
7:00 PM | Brothers Bar and Grill - Rochester, MN | Ross William Perry | |
7:00 PM | Crystal VFW Post #494 - Crystal, MN | The Authorities | |
7:00 PM | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | Anthony David - Sublime Acoustic Soul | |
8:00 PM | Neumann's Bar - North St Paul, MN | Jeff Loven (Heavy Metal Polka, You Name It) | |
7:00 PM | Nucky's Speakeasy - Anoka, MN | The Star Chiefs | |
8:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | GardenStreet | |
8:00 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Michael Charles Band | |
Saturday, February 04, 2023 | |||
7:00 PM | Barrel House - Red Wing, MN | Ross William Perry | |
7:00 PM | Brothers Bar and Grill - Rochester, MN | Brian Naughton | |
8:00 PM | Hugo American Legion Post 620 - Hugo, MN | The Authorities | |
5:00 PM | KJ's Hideaway - St Paul, MN | The Federales | |
8:30 PM | Neisen's Sports Bar & Grill - Savage, MN | Blue Dream Band (Quality Originals & Blues/Soul/R&B Classics) | |
7:00 PM | Rockford Township Hall - Buffalo, MN | Everett Smithson Band Abate Party | |
8:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Tumblin' Dice (Stones Tribute Band) | |
8:00 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Jack Knife & the Sharps (Rockabilly) | |
6:00 PM | The Grillium - Scandi, MN | Prairie Anthem | |
7:00 PM | Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy - Eagan, MN | Tom Hunter | |
Sunday, February 05, 2023 | |||
7:00 PM | 10K Brewing - Anoka, MN | Betty Danger | |
3:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Corpse Reviver (Roots/Americana) 1st Sundays of the month residency | |
11:00 AM | Aster Cafe - Minneapolis, MN | Patty & the Buttons Swing Brunch | |
3:00 PM | Bloomington VFW Post #1296 - Bloomington, MN | The SuperJam 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) | |
4:30 PM | Como Park Zoo & Conservatory - St Paul, MN | The Jorgensens Music Under Glass - Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Tropical Gardens The concerts are free and beer and wine will be available to purchase. No reservations required. |
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5:00 PM | Palmer's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Cornbread Harris Church of Cornbread | |
7:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Sunday Night Music Jam | |
Monday, February 06, 2023 | |||
8:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Roe Family Singers | |
7:00 PM | Apple Jam at Wild Bill's - Apple Valley, MN | The Apple Jam The Apple Jam has moved its every Monday night jam to Wild Bill's Sports Saloon! Opening night Feb 6th. Same great jam but a different venue! 7 - 10:30 PM |
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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 | Red Hot Django Peppers | |
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 | |
10:00 PM | WFNU Radio - LP 94.1 - St Paul, MN | Rollin' Tumblin' Classic blues, soul and R&B are delivered each week on "Rollin' Tumblin'." J.J. Perry plays the best in blues from legends like Albert King, Slim Harpo and Etta James to rare cuts from some of music's unsung heros |
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