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.
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:
- Vieux Farka Touré @ Dakota, May 18
- Funktion Junction @ Cedar River Farmer's Market, May 19
- Dylan Salfer @ Frigaard's Bar, May 20
- Davina & the Vagabonds @ Hook & Ladder, May 20
- Beneath Green @ KJ's Hideaway, May 20
- Joe Cruz and Sue Orfield @ Icehouse, May 21
- Bluedog @ Brookside Bar & Grill, May 21
- Brian Naughton @ Bloomington VFW Post #1296, May 21
- ***CANCELLED***Whitewater Music Fest Fundraiser @ Bloomington VFW Post #1296, May 22***CANCELLED***
- Peace Meal @ Washington Square, May 22
 Vieux Farka Touré @ Dakota Wednesday, May 18, 7 pm |
 Funktion Junction @ Cedar River Farmer's Market Thursday, May 19, 5 pm |
 Dylan Salfer @ Frigaard's Bar Friday, May 20, 7 pm |
 Davina & the Vagabonds @ Hook & Ladder Friday, May 20, 7 pm |
 Beneath Green @ KJ's Hideaway Friday, May 20, 7 pm |
 Joe Cruz and Sue Orfield @ Icehouse Saturday, May 21, 11 am |
 Bluedog @ Brookside Bar & Grill Saturday, May 21, 3 pm |
 ***CANCELLED***Whitewater Music Fest Fundraiser***CANCELLED*** @ ***CANCELLED***Bloomington VFW Post #1296 Sunday, ***CANCELLED***May 22, 2 pm |
 Peace Meal @ Washington Square Sunday, May 22, 5 pm |
(5/15/22)
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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, May 15, 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 Paul BarLament |
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| 2:00 PM | 7 Vines Winery - Dellwood, MN | Josh Quinn | |
| 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! | |
| 3:00 PM | Brookside Bar & Grill - Marine On St Croix, MN | Back Porch Band | |
| 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 | Ben Cook-Feltz Trio 3rd Sundays Live Music - Free! Don't forget to throw a few buckaroos in the ol' tip jar |
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| Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Mike Spiess Birthday Barbeque | ||
| 4:00 PM | Neumann's Bar - North St Paul, MN | Twang Time | |
| 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 | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Sunday Night Music Jam | |
| 5:00 PM | Washington Square - White Bear Lake, MN | Mark Stary | |
| 8:00 PM | White Squirrel Bar - St Paul, MN | Chris Holm The return of Heatwave & Landman! It's been a few years since Mark Larson and Chris have performed. Guitar and drums rockin' country blues duo. |
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| Monday, May 16, 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 | 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 17, 2022 | |||
| 6:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Mikkel Beckmen Workers Playtime Series w/ Eli Gardiner | |
| 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 | |
| 6:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | River City Jazz Orchestra & Century Jazz Big Band | |
| 8:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | The Erin Experiment Distinguished Guest: Dan Schwalbe 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 | |
| Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | |||
| 7:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Harold's House Party Presents with Kinda Fonda Wanda | |
| 5:30 PM | 7 Vines Winery - Dellwood, MN | Prairie Anthem | |
| 8:00 PM | Anoka Hardware Store - Anoka, MN | Gentlemen's Anti Temperance League (Acoustic Parlor Jazz) | |
| 9:30 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Dylan Salfer | |
| 7:00 PM | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | Vieux Farka Touré Malian Desert Blues Prince Often referred to as "The Hendrix of the Sahara" |
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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 | Swamp Poppas | |
| 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 19, 2022 | |||
| 9:30 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Gentlemen's Anti Temperance League (Acoustic Parlor Jazz) with Cross Pollination | |
| 7:00 PM | Anoka Hardware Store - Anoka, MN | Drew Peterson | |
| 9:30 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Jaybee & the Routine | |
| 5:00 PM | Cedar River Farmer's Market - Austin, MN | Funktion Junction | |
| 7:00 PM | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | Joey DeFrancesco Hard Bop B-3 Swagger 2nd Show at 9 pm |
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| 7:00 PM | Driftwood Char Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Lolo's Ghost | |
| 5:00 PM | Dubliner Pub - St Paul, MN | Lonesome Dan Kase | |
| 7:00 PM | KJ's Hideaway - St Paul, MN | Katia Cardenas presents A Tribute to Sara Bareillis | |
| 4:30 PM | Maple Lake VFW - Maple Lake, MN | Everett Smithson Band | |
| 6:00 PM | Medina Entertainment Center - Hamel, MN | The Jorgensens | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | No Limits the B-Side MARY ELIAS HAPPY HOUR SHOW 5-7pm | |
| 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 | Barstool Bandits | |
| 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 | Terry Dubois | |
| 7:00 PM | Wicked Wort Brewing Company - Robbinsdale, MN | Erik Christenson | |
| Friday, May 20, 2022 | |||
| 7:00 PM | 10K Brewing - Anoka, MN | Betty Danger | |
| 7:00 PM | Anoka Hardware Store - Anoka, MN | Debbie Briggs | |
| 8:00 PM | Bloomington Eagles Club #3208 - Bloomington, MN | Inside Straight Blues Band w/ Rose Duffy on Sax! | |
| 6:00 PM | Blues Saloon - St Paul, MN | Duluth Transit Authority Blues Fridays Are Back!! Doors Open at 5 pm, Music at 6 pm | |
| 8:00 PM | BLVD Tavern - West St Paul - West St Paul, MN | Tom Harkness Project | |
| 7:00 PM | Brothers Bar and Grill - Rochester, MN | Kim Mosford and Pitch Blue | |
| 9:00 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Free & Easy (R&B) | |
| 7:00 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Lamont Cranston Band with Bruce McCabe | |
| 7:00 PM | Eagles Club #34 - Minneapolis, MN | Swingin' On A Star | |
| 7:00 PM | Frigaard's Bar - Willernie, MN | Dylan Salfer Fans from North Saint Paul and White Bear Lake enjoy some really awesome shows! | |
| 6:00 PM | Garphish Brewing Company - Bethel, MN | Chris Holm g | |
| 7:00 PM | Hook & Ladder - Minneapolis, MN | Davina & the Vagabonds Under the Canopy with guest Lucy Michelle | |
| 8:00 PM | Indian Hills Golf Club - Stillwater, MN | Bambi Alexandra & The Dark Horse Band | |
| 9:00 PM | James Ballentine VFW Post #246 - Minneapolis, MN | The Brothers Allmanac + Alex Rossi's Tribute to Jimi Hendrix | |
| 7:00 PM | KJ's Hideaway - St Paul, MN | Beneath Green Album Release! | |
| 6:00 PM | Lupine Brewing Company - Delano, MN | Miss Myra Duo | |
| 8:30 PM | Manitou Grill & Event Center - White Bear Lake, MN | Mayhill | |
| 8:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | GB Leighton Jump Jump Jump | |
| 8:00 PM | Neumann's Bar - North St Paul, MN | Erin McCawley & Harrison Street Band | |
| 7:00 PM | Richfield VFW Post 5555 - Richfield, MN | Jim Stairs | |
| 7:00 PM | Roseville VFW - Roseville, MN | The Authorities Car Show / Bike Night 3-7 pm | |
| 8:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Craig Clark Band | |
| 7:30 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota, MN | Timothy Howe | |
| 5:00 PM | Ziggy's - Hudson - Hudson, WI | Josh Quinn | |
| Saturday, May 21, 2022 | |||
| 8:00 PM | BLVD Tavern - West St Paul - West St Paul, MN | Billee Jo Hall | |
| 3:00 PM | Brookside Bar & Grill - Marine On St Croix, MN | Bluedog | |
| 7:00 PM | Brothers Bar and Grill - Rochester, MN | Phil Kitze 3 Piece Electric | |
| 9:00 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | The Good, The Bad, The Funky | |
| 9:30 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | High & Mighty | |
| 4:00 PM | Coon Lake Community Center - Wyoming, MN | Bambi Alexandra | |
| 7:00 PM | Elm Creek Brewing - Champlin, MN | Alexander Craig | |
| 7:00 PM | Fat Hill Brewing - Mason City, IA | Betty Danger | |
| 3:00 PM | Hastings American Legion - Hastings, MN | Mayfair 3 with Monica Louise | |
| 7:00 PM | High Court Pub - Lanesboro, MN | Don Scott MnBS Blues Hall of Famer | |
| 7:00 PM | Hook & Ladder - Minneapolis, MN | The Belfast Cowboys 20th Anniversary Celebration! | |
| 11:00 AM | Icehouse - Minneapolis, MN | Joe Cruz and Sue Orfield | |
| 6:30 PM | KJ's Hideaway - St Paul, MN | Katy Vernon | |
| 8:00 PM | KJ's Hideaway - St Paul, MN | Saturday Night Jazz Le Percheron with an opening set by the Jeffrey Merrill Quartet |
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| 8:00 PM | Macalusos - Vadnais Heights, MN | Craig Clark Band | |
| 8:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Westside | |
| 2:00 PM | Moose Lodge - St Charles, MN | Whitewater Music Fest Fundraiser Dan Schweitzer and the Bluff Brothers Jimbo Zill - Tabasco Cat Silent Auction - Food - Cash Bar |
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| 9:30 PM | No Name Bar - Winona - Winona, MN | Mike Munson | |
| 5:00 PM | Peter's Biergarten - Winona, MN | Mike Munson as Land At Last with Jake Ilika | |
| 7:00 PM | Quinny's - St Paul, MN | Josh Quinn | |
| 7:00 PM | Spinners Bar - North Mankato, MN | Jim Stairs | |
| 7:00 PM | Steele County Historical Center - Owatonna, MN | Mark Cameron Band | |
| 8:00 PM | The Guilty Goose - Zumbrota, MN | Helium For Liftoff Band | |
| 7:30 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota, MN | Jennifer Grimm | |
| 8:00 PM | The North Bar & Grill - Coon Rapids, MN | M & M Big Mike Mothershed & Marc Z |
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| 3:00 PM | Washington Square - White Bear Lake, MN | RIDE | |
| 2:00 PM | Waverly Station Municipal Liquor Store - Waverly, MN | Everett Smithson Band | |
| 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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| 2:00 PM | ***CANCELLED*** Bloomington VFW Post #1296 - , MN | ***CANCELLED*** Whitewater Music Fest Fundraiser Mia Dorr - Jim Stairs Band***CANCELLED*** ***CANCELLED***Fabulous MN Barking Ducks Reunion ***CANCELLED***and Jimmi & The Band of Souls ***CANCELLED***Live Music - Silent Auction - Raffles ***CANCELLED***All-Star Jam After Featuring: ***CANCELLED***Shannon Libra, Mike Shaw, Mick Zamppogna, John Franken, Allen Kirk ***CANCELLED***Boom Boom Steve, Curtis Obeda, Mike Mothershed, Steve Clark, Rose Duffy ***CANCELLED***Tommy Stevens, Mike Velasquez, George Moye and Jellybean Johnson ***CANCELLED***Silent Auction - Food - Cash Bar ***CANCELLED***To Donate or Volunteer - 098Jim098@gmail.com or 952-239-5030 |
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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 | |
| 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 | |
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