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.
Be sure to check our new or updated content:
- Michael Charles Band @ Pioneer Place on Fifth, Oct. 20
- Jay Walter & the Rectifiers @ Uncommon Loon Brewing, Oct. 21
- Janelle Burrell Band @ Minnesota Music Cafe, Oct. 21
- Detroit Don King @ LTD Brewing, Oct. 21
- Inside Straight Blues Band @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon, Oct. 22
- Craig Clark Band @ Manitou Grill & Event Center, Oct. 22
- GB Leighton @ Bunkers Music Bar & Grill, Oct. 22
- Jeff Ray & the Stakes @ Hell's Kitchen, Oct. 23
- 2021 BLUES PARTY! @ Silver Dome Ballroom, Oct. 23
- Vets for Music Annual Fundraiser @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon, Oct. 24
 Michael Charles Band @ Pioneer Place on Fifth Wednesday, October 20, 7:30 pm |
 Jay Walter & the Rectifiers @ Uncommon Loon Brewing Thursday, October 21, 6:30 pm |
 Janelle Burrell Band @ Minnesota Music Cafe Thursday, October 21, 7 pm |
 Detroit Don King @ LTD Brewing Thursday, October 21, 7:30 pm |
 Inside Straight Blues Band @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon Friday, October 22, 6 pm |
 Craig Clark Band @ Manitou Grill & Event Center Friday, October 22, 8:30 pm |
 GB Leighton @ Bunkers Music Bar & Grill Friday, October 22, 9:30 pm |
 Jeff Ray & the Stakes @ Hell's Kitchen Saturday, October 23, 10 am |
 2021 BLUES PARTY! @ Silver Dome Ballroom Saturday, October 23, 7 pm |
 Vets for Music Annual Fundraiser @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon Sunday, October 24, 1 pm |
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| Sunday, October 17, 2021 | |||
| 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 | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | JD Simo & GA-20 Classic Electric Blues | |
| 5:00 PM | Dubliner Pub - St Paul, MN | Hurricane Harold Trio - Tremblay, Schwalbe and Mark "Good Time Willie" Williams as an acoustic trio for an early evening blues and roots show. |
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| 10:00 AM | Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN | Marc Gartman and Friends | |
| 1:00 PM | Jimmy's Event Center - Vadnais Heights, MN | MINNESOTA BLUES SOCIETY 14TH ANNUAL MINNESOTA BLUES HALL OF FAME HONORING THE CREATIVE BEST LIMITED SEATING - GET YOUR TICKETS NOW |
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| 2:00 PM | Thirsty Buffalo Saloon - Scandia - Scandia, MN | PK Mayo | |
| Monday, October 18, 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 19, 2021 | |||
| 6:00 PM | Midway Saloon - St Paul, MN | Mikkel Beckmen Workers Playtime Series w/ Jake Ilika | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | River City Jazz Orchestra Jazz On Tuesday | |
| 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 20, 2021 | |||
| 7:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Harold's House Party Presents Dustin Arbuckle and Matt Wooods - Country blues duo - CD Finalist for Blues Music Award this year | |
| 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, hosting any number of musical cohorts 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 | Pioneer Place on Fifth - St Cloud, MN | Michael Charles Band Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Australian born musician | |
| 7:30 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Swamp Poppas | |
| 6:30 PM | Sociable Cider Werks - Minneapolis, MN | Chris Holm | |
| 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 21, 2021 | |||
| 6:00 PM | Brothers Bar and Grill - Rochester, MN | Dustin Arbuckle and Matt Wooods - Country blues duo - CD Finalist for Blues Music Award this year | |
| 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 | Evolution of The Diva: Linda Ronstadt | |
| 5:00 PM | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | Max Weinberg's Jukebox and at 7PM, 9PM and 10:30PM - Legendary E Street Band Drummer | |
| 8:00 PM | Dubliner Pub - St Paul, MN | Pete Kavanaugh | |
| 7:00 PM | Fireside Getaway - Forest Lake, MN | PK Mayo Will be playing here every third Thursday of the month. Come and enjoy great food, drink and music. | |
| 7:00 PM | KJ's Hideaway - St Paul, MN | Hailey James | |
| 8:00 PM | Le Musique at St Michael Cinema - St Michael, MN | Michael Charles Band Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Australian born musician | |
| 7:30 PM | LTD Brewing - Hopkins, MN | Detroit Don King | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Janelle Burrell Band 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 | Terminal Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Wain McFarlane and Friends | |
| 6:00 PM | The Tilted Tiki Tropical Bar & Restaurant - Stillwater, MN | The Jorgensens | |
| 6:30 PM | Uncommon Loon Brewing - Chisago City, MN | Jay Walter & the Rectifiers | |
| 6:00 PM | Velveteen Speakeasy - Stillwater, MN | The Moonshiners A lovely little weekly residency on the patio, indoors in case of weather! | |
| 3:00 PM | Washington Square - White Bear Lake, MN | Scottie Miller Solo | |
| Friday, October 22, 2021 | |||
| 7:00 PM | AEGIR Brewing Company - Elk River, MN | Chris Holm | |
| 8:00 PM | Big Guy's BBQ Roadhouse - Hudson, WI | Pete Kavanaugh | |
| 7:00 PM | Blaine VFW Post #6316 - Blaine, MN | Short On Cash Band | |
| 7:00 PM | Bloomington Eagles Club #3208 - Bloomington, MN | Pat McLaughlin Band | |
| 5:30 PM | Blue Birch Restaurant - Minnetonka, MN | Scottie Miller Solo | |
| 8:00 PM | BLVD Tavern - West St Paul - West St Paul, MN | Rice and Beans | |
| 9:30 PM | Bunkers Music Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | GB Leighton | |
| 6:30 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Pat Donohue Guitar Summit with Mike Dowling & Dan Neale | |
| 7:00 PM | Eagles Club #34 - Minneapolis, MN | Swingin' On A Star | |
| 7:00 PM | Haunting Experience - Cottage Grove, MN | Distilled Band 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 | Miss Myra and The Moonshiners 2nd show at 9:00 pm | |
| 8:30 PM | Manitou Grill & Event Center - White Bear Lake, MN | Craig Clark Band | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | 70s Magic Sunshine Band | |
| 8:00 PM | Neumann's Bar - North St Paul, MN | Lisa Wenger | |
| 8:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Mia Dorr & the Funkin' Bluesers | |
| 6:00 PM | Wilebski's Blues Saloon - St Paul, MN | Inside Straight Blues Band Featuring The Bighorns; w/ Rose Duffy on Sax, Brian "Zoot" Simonds on Sax, Rand Evensen on T-Bone! |
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| Saturday, October 23, 2021 | |||
| 7:00 PM | Blaine VFW Post #6316 - Blaine, MN | GB Leighton | |
| 8:00 PM | BLVD Tavern - West St Paul - West St Paul, MN | Seventh Street Shuffle | |
| 7:30 PM | Brix Music Café - Stillwater, MN | Miss Myra and The Moonshiners | |
| Columbia Heights VFW Post #230 - Columbia Heights, MN | Moment's Notice Top shelf funk 'n' roll with some of the Midwest's finest players - Allen Kirk | ||
| 5:00 PM | Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery - Spring Valley Township, MN | Cole Allen | |
| 7:00 PM | Haunting Experience - Cottage Grove, MN | Distilled 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 | Jeff Ray & the Stakes | |
| 7:00 PM | Hook & Ladder - Minneapolis, MN | Davina & the Vagabonds | |
| 6:30 PM | KJ's Hideaway - St Paul, MN | Grand Marquis 2nd show at 9:00 pm | |
| 6:00 PM | Lupine Brewing Company - Delano, MN | Chris Holm | |
| 8:15 PM | Medina Entertainment Center - Hamel, MN | Gypsy and Crow | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Funktion Junction | |
| 7:00 PM | Narrows Blues Saloon - Wayzata, MN | Pete Kavanaugh | |
| 8:00 PM | Neumann's Bar - North St Paul, MN | Brian Naughton | |
| 8:30 PM | Schuller's Tavern - Golden Valley, MN | Scotty Reed Band w/ Bruce McCabe | |
| 7:00 PM | Silver Dome Ballroom - Neillsville, WI | 2021 BLUES PARTY!!!
The Historic Silver Dome Ballroom Presents: Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin' Altar Boys feat. Westside Andy with Special Guests: Phil Kitze & The Resonators // Howard "Guitar" Luedtke |
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| 9:00 PM | Smitty's Bar & Grill - Chisago City, MN | Craig Clark Band | |
| 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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