Weekly Gig Opportunities
Looking For Live Music (or something streaming perhaps)?
Here Are Some Of The Many Opportunities Available:
We make no claims as to the accuracy of these listings. Please check the links for the acts and venues to verify correct dates and times. If you want your venue or gig included in upcoming listings, please send your information to, , at least one week prior to the event. Also use this address if you have corrections. — Thanks, The MnBS Webteam
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| Thursday, May 06, 2021 | |||
| 7:00 PM | 10K Brewing - Anoka, MN | Betty Danger | |
| 5:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Alexander Craig Acoustic on the Patio | |
| 7:00 PM | B-Dale Club - Roseville, MN | Mark Stary Acoustic One Man Band - Bluesy, Funky Rock & Roll | |
| 7:00 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Mia Dorr The Evolution of the Diva: Linda Ronstadt | |
| 11:30 AM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Break - KMSU Radio Your midday Blues oasis | |
| 5:00 PM | KUMD Radio - Duluth, MN | Beale Street Caravan - KUMD Radio Also on Saturdays at 3 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Smooth Jazz Thursdays - fea. Wes Smooth, Brian Powers and Mark Arneson - 1st Thursday EVERY THURSDAY - Mary Elias Happy Hour Party 5-7!! |
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| 6:00 PM | Smokey's Pub & Grill - East Bethel, MN | Scottie Miller | |
| 7:00 PM | Terminal Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Wain McFarlane and Friends | |
| 7:00 PM | Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy - Eagan, MN | Miss Myra with the Good Time Gals | |
| Friday, May 07, 2021 | |||
| 7:00 PM | Anoka Hardware Store - Anoka, MN | Drew Peterson | |
| 7:30 PM | BLVD Tavern - West St Paul, MN | Chris Herriges | |
| 6:00 PM | Dock and Paddle - St Paul, MN | Mary Cutrufello Como Lake Pavillion | |
| 7:00 PM | Forager Brewing Company - Rochester, MN | Miss Myra Duo | |
| 7:00 PM | Hook & Ladder - Minneapolis, MN | The Belfast Cowboys 'Under the Canopy' Series - | |
| 7:00 PM | KBEM Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Bridge to the Blues - KBEM Radio with Bobby Vandell - Blues and allied styles, focusing on the 1970s to the present | |
| 9:00 PM | KBEM Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Bluesville - KBEM Radio with Kevin Barnes - Showcasing a wide range of local, national and international Blues and R&B artists | |
| 11:00 PM | KBEM Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Smokestack Lightnin' - KBEM Radio with Tommy Thompson, Paul Newnum, Rob McKinney & Marvin Rooks - the team presents ‘The Best Blues in the World’ | |
| 11:59 PM | KFOW Radio - Owatonna, MN | Hammered By The Blues Hosted by John Hammer. Now in its 15th year, HBTB has been faithfully broadcasting and supporting all brand new blues in Southern Minnesota. |
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| 11:30 AM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Break - KMSU Radio Your midday Blues oasis | |
| 7:00 PM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Before Monday - KMSU Radio The cure for your end of the weekend blues | |
| 6:00 PM | KUMD Radio - Duluth, MN | Blues Alley - KUMD Radio A mix of blues from its early years to the present. | |
| 8:00 PM | Manitou Grill & Event Center - White Bear Lake, MN | Ross William Perry Band | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | The Good, The Bad, The Funky GBF/MMC Funky Weekend!! | |
| 7:00 PM | P.D. Pappy's - Stillwater, MN | Mason Dixon Line | |
| 8:00 PM | Smitty's Bar & Grill - Chisago City, MN | Alexander Craig | |
| 7:00 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota Heights, MN | Joe Flip | |
| 5:00 PM | Whip Blues Radio - Manchester, NH | Hammered By The Blues Rebroadcast on the Wordwide WHIP Radio Network | |
| Saturday, May 08, 2021 | |||
| 7:30 PM | BLVD Tavern - West St Paul, MN | KC & The Southside Band | |
| 3:00 PM | Brookside Bar & Grill - Marine On St Croix, MN | DD & Company Catchy dance rhythms from many cultures | |
| 8:00 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Tom Hunter Quartet featuring Frank Johns - Downtown, Down-Home Blues | |
| 7:00 PM | Forager Brewing Company - Rochester, MN | Drew Peterson | |
| 7:30 PM | Goat Ridge Brewing Company - New London, MN | Mike Munson | |
| 3:00 PM | Hastings American Legion - Hastings, MN | Mayfair 3 | |
| 12:00 AM | KBEM Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Smokestack Lightnin' - KBEM Radio with Tommy Thompson, Paul Newnum, Rob McKinney & Marvin Rooks - the team presents ‘The Best Blues in the World’ | |
| 3:00 AM | KBEM Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Blues Before Sunrise - KBEM Radio with Steve Cushing - blues heritage showcase, presenting recordings from the beginning of recorded music up to about 1970 | |
| 3:00 PM | KBEM Radio - Minneapolis, MN | American Routes - KBEM Radio with Nick Spitzer - Insightful interviews and features in the fields of folk, rock, country, jazz, blues, gospel and Zydeco | |
| 6:00 PM | KTNF Radio - St Louis Park, MN | Wall of Power Radio Hour - KTNF Radio with Paul Metsa - music, entertainment, and cool people from all walks of life | |
| 12:00 PM | KUMD Radio - Duluth, MN | Saturday Afternoon Blues - KUMD Radio | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Funktion Junction | |
| 7:00 PM | P.D. Pappy's - Stillwater, MN | High & Mighty | |
| 2:00 PM | Smokey's Pub & Grill - East Bethel, MN | PK Mayo | |
| 7:00 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota Heights, MN | Ross William Perry Band | |
| Sunday, May 09, 2021 | |||
| 3:00 PM | Bloomington VFW Post #1296 - Bloomington, MN | Bambi Alexandra hosting the All-Around Jam on the second Sunday of each month | |
| 3:00 PM | Brookside Bar & Grill - Marine On St Croix, MN | Steve Meyer & True Heat Band | |
| 5:00 PM | Dubliner Pub - St Paul, MN | Miss Myra Duo | |
| 2:00 PM | Floyd's - Victoria, MN | PK Mayo | |
| 7:00 PM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Before Monday - KMSU Radio The cure for your end of the weekend blues | |
| 10:45 AM | Minnetonka United Methodist Church - Minnetonka, MN | Tom Hunter | |
| 6:00 PM | Route 47 - Fridley, MN | Roy's Majik Jam Shop Jam Shop is Open!! Blues Jam Every Sunday 6-10 | |
| 10:00 AM | WHYS Radio - Eau Claire, WI | Blues On Sunday w/ Snapshot Best station in the valley | |
| Monday, May 10, 2021 | |||
| 6:00 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 |
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| 10:00 PM | KFAI Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Spin with Cyn - KFAI Radio Join Johnny Mac, Kent Dougherty, Tom Harkness, and Nick Zwack for a ripping good jam. | |
| 11:30 AM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Break - KMSU Radio Your midday Blues oasis | |
| 6:00 PM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blue Monday - KMSU Radio Hosted by Mark Halverson (Marconi M. Milquetoast) | |
| 7:30 PM | Live Streaming Show - Internet, USA | Joe Flip Every Monday at 7:30pm - https://www.facebook.com/JoeFlipMusic/live | |
| Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | |||
| 6:00 PM | Dock and Paddle - St Paul, MN | Todd Clouser w/ Alex Mercado | |
| 10:00 AM | KFAI Radio - Minneapolis, MN | East of Here, West of Now - KFAI Radio with Jackson Buck and Nicholas David - Americana, Blues, Funk, Gospel, R&B, Rock, Soul | |
| 2:00 PM | KFAI Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Songs of the Soul - KFAI Radio with Lady J - Arts & Culture, Blues, Jazz, Roots | |
| 11:30 AM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Break - KMSU Radio Your midday Blues oasis | |
| 7:00 PM | Manitou Grill & Event Center - White Bear Lake, MN | PK Mayo | |
| 6:00 PM | Midway Saloon - St Paul, MN | Mikkel Beckmen Worker's Playtime - In the Empty Lot Next to the Midway Saloon Matt Arthur |
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| 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, May 12, 2021 | |||
| 11:30 AM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Break - KMSU Radio Your midday Blues oasis | |
| 6:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Jaybee & the Routine featuring Jellybean Johnson | |
| 7:30 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | BZ3 Organ Trio | |
| 6:00 PM | Welsch's Big Ten Tavern - Arden Hills, MN | Red Hot Rock N Blues Jam hosted by Jimmy Love | |
| Thursday, May 13, 2021 | |||
| 7:00 PM | 10K Brewing - Anoka, MN | Betty Danger | |
| 7:00 PM | Anoka Hardware Store - Anoka, MN | The Good Time Gals | |
| 7:00 PM | B-Dale Club - Roseville, MN | Mark Stary Acoustic One Man Band - Bluesy, Funky Rock & Roll | |
| 6:00 PM | Elm Creek Brewing - Champlin, MN | Alexander Craig | |
| 11:30 AM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Break - KMSU Radio Your midday Blues oasis | |
| 5:00 PM | KUMD Radio - Duluth, MN | Beale Street Caravan - KUMD Radio Also on Saturdays at 3 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Smilin Cowboys and Artist/Crafters/Cool Stuff for Sale 5-9 EVERY THURSDAY - Mary Elias Happy Hour Party 5-7!! |
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| 7:00 PM | Terminal Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Wain McFarlane and Friends | |
| Friday, May 14, 2021 | |||
| 7:00 PM | 10K Brewing - Anoka, MN | Merchants of Soul | |
| 5:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Jeff Ray & Hurricane Harold Acoustic on the Patio | |
| 7:00 PM | B-Dale Club - Roseville, MN | Catfish Troy | |
| 7:00 PM | Blaine VFW Post #6316 - Blaine, MN | Tailspin (Rock/Country) | |
| 7:00 PM | Bloomington Eagles Club #3208 - Bloomington, MN | Ross William Perry Band | |
| 7:30 PM | BLVD Tavern - West St Paul, MN | Kurt Bearinger | |
| 8:00 PM | Hollyrock's LLC - Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Mae Simpson | |
| 7:00 PM | KBEM Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Bridge to the Blues - KBEM Radio with Bobby Vandell - Blues and allied styles, focusing on the 1970s to the present | |
| 9:00 PM | KBEM Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Bluesville - KBEM Radio with Kevin Barnes - Showcasing a wide range of local, national and international Blues and R&B artists | |
| 11:00 PM | KBEM Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Smokestack Lightnin' - KBEM Radio with Tommy Thompson, Paul Newnum, Rob McKinney & Marvin Rooks - the team presents ‘The Best Blues in the World’ | |
| 11:59 PM | KFOW Radio - Owatonna, MN | Hammered By The Blues Hosted by John Hammer. Now in its 15th year, HBTB has been faithfully broadcasting and supporting all brand new blues in Southern Minnesota. |
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| 11:30 AM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Break - KMSU Radio Your midday Blues oasis | |
| 6:00 PM | KUMD Radio - Duluth, MN | Blues Alley - KUMD Radio A mix of blues from its early years to the present. | |
| 8:00 PM | Manitou Grill & Event Center - White Bear Lake, MN | The Dire Wolf Trio | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | GB Leighton | |
| 7:00 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota Heights, MN | Dan Switch | |
| 5:00 PM | Whip Blues Radio - Manchester, NH | Hammered By The Blues Rebroadcast on the Wordwide WHIP Radio Network | |
| Saturday, May 15, 2021 | |||
| 6:00 PM | Bloomington VFW Post #1296 - Bloomington, MN | Retro Soul & the Westside Horns featuring Big Mike | |
| 7:30 PM | BLVD Tavern - West St Paul, MN | Tom Harkness Project | |
| 3:00 PM | Brookside Bar & Grill - Marine On St Croix, MN | Joe Flip Band | |
| 9:00 PM | Dalles House - St Croix Falls, WI | Ledfoot Larry | |
| 7:30 PM | Excelsior Brewing Company - Excelsior, MN | GB Leighton | |
| 5:00 PM | Hook & Ladder - Minneapolis, MN | Davina & the Vagabonds 'Under the Canopy' Series 2 Shows! 5pm (all ages) and 8:30pm (21+) |
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| 5:00 PM | Hook & Ladder - Minneapolis, MN | Davina & the Vagabonds Early Concert: Under The Canopy Series | |
| 8:30 PM | Hook & Ladder - Minneapolis, MN | Davina & the Vagabonds Late Concert: Under The Canopy Series | |
| 12:00 AM | KBEM Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Smokestack Lightnin' - KBEM Radio with Tommy Thompson, Paul Newnum, Rob McKinney & Marvin Rooks - the team presents ‘The Best Blues in the World’ | |
| 3:00 AM | KBEM Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Blues Before Sunrise - KBEM Radio with Steve Cushing - blues heritage showcase, presenting recordings from the beginning of recorded music up to about 1970 | |
| 3:00 PM | KBEM Radio - Minneapolis, MN | American Routes - KBEM Radio with Nick Spitzer - Insightful interviews and features in the fields of folk, rock, country, jazz, blues, gospel and Zydeco | |
| 6:00 PM | KTNF Radio - St Louis Park, MN | Wall of Power Radio Hour - KTNF Radio with Paul Metsa - music, entertainment, and cool people from all walks of life | |
| 12:00 PM | KUMD Radio - Duluth, MN | Saturday Afternoon Blues - KUMD Radio | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Westside | |
| 7:00 PM | P.D. Pappy's - Stillwater, MN | The Good, The Bad, The Funky | |
| 7:00 PM | Sawmill Brewing - Merrill, WI | Drew Peterson Head to Sawmill for a night of Original Americana | |
| 7:00 PM | The Blue Boat - Mankato, MN | Don Scott & Roseanne Licciardi Reservations recommended but not required |
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| 7:00 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota Heights, MN | Jennifer Grimm | |
| 7:00 PM | Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy - Eagan, MN | Miss Myra with the Good Time Gals | |
| Sunday, May 16, 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! | |
| 3:00 PM | Brookside Bar & Grill - Marine On St Croix, MN | Mean Gene and the Woodticks | |
| 4:00 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Honky Tonk Jump The Texas Swing Music of Bob Wills - at the new Outdoor Venue, The Belvedere | |
| 7:00 PM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Before Monday - KMSU Radio The cure for your end of the weekend blues | |
| 3:00 PM | P.D. Pappy's - Stillwater, MN | The Jorgensens | |
| 5:00 PM | Palmer's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Kinda Fonda Wanda and Alan Subola & Lazy Ike (Wanda Jackson Tribute) | |
| 6:00 PM | Route 47 - Fridley, MN | Roy's Majik Jam Shop Jam Shop is Open!! Blues Jam Every Sunday 6-10 | |
| 10:00 AM | WHYS Radio - Eau Claire, WI | Blues On Sunday w/ Snapshot Best station in the valley | |
| Monday, May 17, 2021 | |||
| 6:00 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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| 11:30 AM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Break - KMSU Radio Your midday Blues oasis | |
| 6:00 PM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blue Monday - KMSU Radio Hosted by Mark Halverson (Marconi M. Milquetoast) | |
| 7:30 PM | Live Streaming Show - Internet, USA | Joe Flip Every Monday at 7:30pm - https://www.facebook.com/JoeFlipMusic/live | |
| Tuesday, May 18, 2021 | |||
| 11:30 AM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Break - KMSU Radio Your midday Blues oasis | |
| 6:00 PM | Midway Saloon - St Paul, MN | Mikkel Beckmen Worker's Playtime - In the Empty Lot Next to the Midway Saloon Mike Munson |
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| 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, May 19, 2021 | |||
| 11:30 AM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Break - KMSU Radio Your midday Blues oasis | |
| 6:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Jaybee & the Routine featuring Jellybean Johnson | |
| 7:30 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | 2 & 1/2 Brains | |
| 6:00 PM | Welsch's Big Ten Tavern - Arden Hills, MN | Red Hot Rock N Blues Jam hosted by Jimmy Love | |
| Thursday, May 20, 2021 | |||
| 7:00 PM | 10K Brewing - Anoka, MN | Betty Danger | |
| 7:00 PM | B-Dale Club - Roseville, MN | Mark Stary Acoustic One Man Band - Bluesy, Funky Rock & Roll | |
| 8:00 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Joyann Parker Band | |
| 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. | |
| 11:30 AM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Break - KMSU Radio Your midday Blues oasis | |
| 5:00 PM | KUMD Radio - Duluth, MN | Beale Street Caravan - KUMD Radio Also on Saturdays at 3 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | Medina Entertainment Center - Hamel, MN | The Jorgensens on the Patio | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | ***Sumo Seven*** EVERY THURSDAY - Mary Elias Happy Hour Party 5-7!! |
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| 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 | |
| Friday, May 21, 2021 | |||
| 7:30 PM | BLVD Tavern - West St Paul, MN | Ross William Perry Band | |
| 8:00 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Joyann Parker Band | |
| 6:00 PM | Dock and Paddle - St Paul, MN | Happy Hour w/ Daddy Squeeze | |
| 7:00 PM | Eagles Club #34 - Minneapolis, MN | Swingin' On A Star | |
| 11:30 AM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Break - KMSU Radio Your midday Blues oasis | |
| 8:00 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 | |
| 7:00 PM | Music in the Park (Prior Lake) - Prior Lake, MN | GB Leighton | |
| 6:00 PM | Palmer's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | The Brass Messengers with special guest Jack Klatt | |
| 6:00 PM | The Blue Boat - Mankato, MN | United by Blood | |
| 7:00 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota Heights, MN | James Brown | |
| 5:00 PM | Whip Blues Radio - Manchester, NH | Hammered By The Blues Rebroadcast on the Wordwide WHIP Radio Network | |
