ACADIA CABARET THEATER
1931 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls., 612-874-8702
Tuesdays Tuesday Night Music Club, 5:30-8 p.m.
ANODYNE
4300 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls., 612-824-4300
Sat. Feb. 9 Atreyus Quest, 8-10 p.m.
Tuesdays Lisa Kane @ 7:30 p.m. Free.
ARNELLIAS
1182 University Ave.,St. Paul, 651-623-5975
Mondays Jazz Jam: The Dream Team featuring Donald Thomas @ 8:30 p.m.
Tuesdays Bid Whist @ 7 p.m.; Wilbur Cole & Friends @ 7:30 p.m.
ARTISTS QUARTER
7th Place & 408 St. Peter, 651-292-1359
Wednesdays Dean Granros, Billy Holloman & Kenny Horst, 5-8 p.m. Free.
Wed. Feb. 6 Peter Schimke @ 9 p.m. $3.
Thu. Feb. 7 Joe Smith Quartet @ 9 p.m. $3.
Fri. Feb. 8 - Sat. Feb. 9 Nachito Herrera & Puro Cubano @ 9 p.m. $10.
Sun. Feb. 10 TC Jazz J-Z Society Concert @ 2:30 p.m.
Mondays Open Poetry with Live Jazz Nite @ 9 p.m. Free.
Tuesdays B3 Organ Nite featuring Billy Holloman @ 9 p.m. $2.
BARLEY JOHNS BREW PUB
Cty. Rd. D & Old Hwy. 8, New Brighton, 651-535-4670
Fridays Mary Elias
@ 9 p.m.
Tuesdays Traditional Celtic Music Session & Song Night w/ Sarah Kay @ 9 p.m.
BAYSIDE GRILLE
687 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior, 952-470-2224
Live music starts @ 4 p.m.
Wednesdays Ry and The Rule
@ 8 p.m.
Fridays Boyd Lee & Joe Cruz.
Saturdays The New Primitives.
BLANCHES PIANO BAR
@The Town House Bar
1415 University Ave., St. Paul, 651-645-4028
Thursdays Open Mic w/ Lori Dokken @ 10 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays Lori Dokken @ 9 p.m.
BLUE NILE
2027 E. Franklin Ave., Mpls., 612-338-3000
Underground Night Club:
Thursdays Innocent & Les Exodus; DJ Music (Dance Hall Reggae) $7.
Fridays Marimba Africa featuring Shelita, Siama, Paul, Ali & Fadil; DJ Music (East
African Dance Music) $7.
Saturdays Innocent & Les Exodus; DJ Music (African Pop Dance Music) $7.
Sundays SunPlugd. Free.
Mondays NjJazz. Free.
BON APPETÍT
421 14th Ave. SE, Dinkytown, Mpls., 612-379-3002
All shows are @ 8 p.m. 18+ and $4 unless otherwise noted.
Wednesdays Fish & Ann @ 10:15 p.m.
Mondays King Freud @ 10 p.m. $3.
BORDERS BOOKS @ CALHOUN SQUARE
3001 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-825-0336
Fri. Feb. 8 Glen Helgeson & Gary Schulte, 7-9 p.m.
BORDERS BOOKS @ RICHFIELD
800 W. 78th St., Richfield, 612-869-6245
Fri. Feb. 8 Patchouli, 8-10 p.m.
BORDERS BOOKS @ ST. PAUL
1390 W. University Ave., St. Paul, 651-641-0026
Fri. Feb. 8 Kevin Thomas, 8-10 p.m.
BOREALIS CAFFE
318 SE 13th Ave., Dinkytown Mpls., 612-623-9541
Sat. Feb. 9 Papa John Kolstad @ 9 p.m. $8.
Mondays The Acoustic Showcase.
BOUND TO BE READ
870 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-298-0378
Music every Friday & Satruday from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
BREWBAKERS
2112 11th Ave E , N.St Paul, 651-779-0243
Fri. Feb. 8 Kurt Jorgensen w/ Swindle Kings @ 8 p.m. $5.
Sat. Feb. 9 The Good, The Bad & the Funky @ 8 p.m. $6.
Tuesdays Tuesday Night Blues Jam, 8:15-11:30 p.m.
BRYANT-LAKE BOWL
810 W. Lake St., Mpls. 612-825-3737
Wed. Feb. 6 Impossible Party @ 8 p.m. $5.
Fri. Feb. 8 Billy Johnson @ 10:30 p.m. $8.
Sat. Feb. 9 Ellis @ 10:30 p.m. $10.
BUNKERS MUSIC BAR & GRILL
761 N. Washington Ave., Mpls., 612-338-8188
Wednesdays G.B. Leighton.
Thursdays TC Jammers.
Fri. Feb. 8 Dazy Head Mazy.
Sat. Feb. 9 Soul Tight Committee.
Sundays Mick Sterling & the Stud Brothers. $4
Mondays The Combo $5.
Tuesdays Shane Henry. Free.
CABOOZE
917 Cedar Ave., Mpls., 612-338-6425
Doors are @ 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Fri. Feb. 8 - Sat. Feb. 9 MidAmerica Talent presents the 10th Annual Songs of
Freedom - Bob Marley Remembered musical birthday tribute. Feb 8: The International
REggae All-Stars, Lynval Jackson & Prince Jabba, Wain McFarlane & Innocent. Feb.
9: The International Reggae All-Stars, Lynval Jackson & Prince Jabba, Markiss &
Innocent.$10.
Sun. Feb. 10 Minneapolis 20th Annual Battle of the Jug Bands. Competition runs from 1:30
p.m. to 8 p.m. Doors open @ 1 p.m. $2 donation suggested.
Tue. Feb. 12 Lee Rocker & Scotty Moore @ 7:30 p.m. $15/$18.
CAFE BICKO
4501 France Ave. S., Mpls., 612-925-5400
Thursdays Anatoli, Russian guitar @ 7 p.m.
CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER
416 Cedar A.ve S., Mpls., 612-338-2674
Ask about student rush discounts!
Fri. Feb. 8 Baaba Maal @ 8 p.m. $23/$25.
Sat. Feb. 9 John Gorka @ 8 p.m. $18.
CHATTERBOX PUB
2229 E. 35th St., Mpls.,
612-728-9871
Fridays Destination Unknown: New Wave and Modern Rock gems of the late 1970s and early
1980s. Original Atari systems hooked up on multiple screens throughout the place. Free. 9
p.m.
CHRISTENSENS BIG VS SALOON
1567 University Ave. W.,
St. Paul, 651-645-8472
Fri. Feb. 1 Self-Evident & Direct @ 9 p.m. $3.
Sundays Karaoke, 8 p.m. - midnight.
Tuesdays Karaoke, 8 p.m. - midnight.
CLUB ASHÉ
322 N. First St., Mpls.,
612-673-9674
No cover on weekdays.
Thursdays Doug Little @ 8 p.m.
Tuesdays The Ray Gehring Jazz Collective @ 8 p.m.
COFFEE GROUNDS
1579 Hamline Ave. N, Falcon Hgts, 651-644-9959
Fri. Feb. 8 Scott Marrs
@ 8 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 9 Jenn Adams @ 8 p.m.
DAKOTA BAR & GRILL
Bandana Square, 1021 East Bandana Blvd,
St. Paul, 651-642-1442
DINKYTOWNER CAFE
412 1/2 14th Ave. SE, Mpls., 612-362-0427
Wednesdays Worldwide Wednesdays: World Music Mix, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
Sun. Feb. 10 In The Garage: The Midnight Evilss, Kruddler & Robotboy. Doors @ 6 p.m.
$5 (AA).
DUBLINER PUB
2162 University Ave., St. Paul, 651-646-5551
Live music six nights a week. Call for times, no cover.
Wednesdays Triall Ro Crua.
Sundays Paddy Waggon.
Sun. Feb. 10 Gaeltacht Minnesota Fund-Raiser @ 5 p.m. $5 for individuals/ $8 for families.
DUNN BROS. COFFEE @ GRAND
1569 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-698-0618
Live music every Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 9-11 p.m.;
Sunday 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
FAMOUS DAVES
3001 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-822-9900
Sundays Open Blues Jam w/ Moses Oakland.
Tuesdays Sensacion Latina.
FINE LINE MUSIC CAFE
318 First Ave., Mpls., 612-338-8100
Doors are @ 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Wed. Feb. 6 Camel Junkies, Local Instinct & Latonas Thirst $3.
Thursdays Boogie Wonderland $6.
Fri. Feb. 8 Leep 27 w/ Big Fat Jam $5.
Sat. Feb. 9 Pat McCurdy w/ Roger $6.
Mon. Feb. 11 Flushomatics, Matt Marka, Lost Marbles, & The Swindle Kings @ 7 p.m. $3.
Tuesdays Fantastic Voyage $3.
FIREBALL ESPRESSO CAFE
Larpenteur Ave., St.. Paul, 651-645-6800
Thu. Feb. 7 Turn On Red w/ Grickle Grass & Linus @ 7 p.m.
FIRST AVENUE
701 1st Ave. N., Mpls., 612-338-8388
Thursdays Ritmo Internacionale: DJ Fresko, DJ Alex, Selecta Marcos & guests @ 8 p.m.
Dance lessons w/ Manuel Rubio @ 9:30 p.m. $6 or free w/ college ID.
Fridays Superstar Friday: DJ P.D. Spinlove & DJ Greg Comstock. $3 - $6.
Saturdays System 33: DJ Jezus Juice, DJ CeeBee & guests @ 9 p.m. $3 - $10.
Tuesdays Nite Club: DJs John Smith, Poptop, PD Spinlove & Greg Comstock @ 9 p.m. $4 or
free w/ college ID.
This week in the Mainroom:
Wed. Feb. 6 England Swings! A Retrospective of British Popular Music and a Benefit for MN
Childrens Heartlink & Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation featuring Curtiss A,
Hypstrz, Pamela McNeill, Ol Yeller, Phil Solem, and more @ 7 p.m. $5/$7.
Thu. Feb. 7 North Mississippi All Stars & Lucero @ 5 p.m. $10/$12.
Fri. Feb. 8 Busta Rhymes w/ Musab @ 6 p.m. $27/$30.
Sat. Feb. 9 Concrete Blonde @ 6 p.m. $18/$22.
Sun. Feb. 10 Hip Hop for the Homeless featuring Rhyme Sayers Collective, Heiruspecs, The
Core, Deejaybird & DJ Willie Loose plus Twin Cities B-Boy All Stars @ 4 p.m. $7/$5
with Personal Care Product donation (AA).
Mon. Feb. 11 Victor Wooten @ 8 p.m. $10/$12.
This week in the VIP Lounge:
Thursdays The Bungalow: Verb X, Tony Paul, Select-A-Marco & friends @ 8 p.m. $6/ free
with college ID.
Fri. Feb. 8 Beatopia: Monte Hilleman, David Drone, Jason Heinrichs, & Swamp Moose @ 9
p.m.
Saturdays The Barbershop: 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
FIVE CORNERS BAR
501 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls., 612-338-6424
Music starts @ 9:30 p.m.
Wednesdays Kung Fu Hippies $3.
Thursdays White Iron Band $3.
Fri. Feb. 8 Dred I Dread $5.
Sat. Feb. 9 Electric Bluegrass Jams Whippoorwhills Secret $5.
Mondays Weekly Freak: One Eyed Jack Open Jam Night. Free.
Tuesdays Roots Reggae Party: Innocent & Les Exodus $4.
400 BAR
400 Cedar Ave., Mpls., 612-332-2903
Wed. Feb. 6 Crow River Band, Joe Rathbone & Mr. Biggins.
Thu. Feb. 7 Brenda Weiler.
Fri. Feb. 8 New Pornographers (featuring Neko Case) & The Frames.
Sat. Feb. 9 Dave Zolo, Shot to Hell & John Watkins.
Sun. Feb. 10 Upstarts, campfighter, Industrial Honey.
Mon. Feb. 11 Mr. Biggins.
Tue. Feb. 12 Fu Manchu & Injected $12.
GALLERY DISTILO
2837 Dupont Ave. S., Mpls., 612-871-1483
Sat. Feb. 9 Gallery Benefit from 8:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Featuring Dyslexya! @ 9:30 p.m. |
GAY 90s
408 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-373-7755
Fridays & Saturdays Della Catessan @ 7 p.m.
Sundays Neighborhood Trio @ 6:30 p.m. Jam, 7-10 p.m.
HALF TIME REC IRISH PUB
1013 Front St., St. Paul, 651-488-8245
Music starts @ 9 p.m.
Wednesdays - Saturdays Pennywhistle. Through Mar. 2.
Sundays Cajun/Swing Dancing.
Tuesdays The Tim Malloys.
HOTEL SOFITEL
5601 W 78th St., Bloomington, 612-835-1900
Fri. Feb. 8 Debbie Duncan w/ Phil Aaron Trio.
Saturdays Phil Aaron Jazz Trio. Free.
JAZZMINES
123 N. 3rd St., Mpls., 612-630-5299
Tuesdays Wain McFarlane.
JITTERS @ THE TIMES
205 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-617-1111
Wednesdays Javier Trejo.
Thursdays Karaoke. Open stage, 9-10 p.m. Contest, 10-12:30 a.m.
Sundays Sabor Latino Dance Night w/ DJ Danny Shaeffer.
Tuesdays Ben Wilinski & friends. Through Feb. 26.
KIERANS IRISH PUB
330 2nd Ave. S., Mpls., 612-339-4499
Tue Feb. 12 Andy Stewart & Gerry OBeirne $15.
Saturdays Kierans Irish Feast. Live traditional Irish music. Through April. $29.99
for dinner and show.
Mondays Open Mic @ 8 p.m.
THE LAB / 4TH STREET STATION
201 E. 4th St., St. Paul, 651-298-1917
Thu. Feb. 7 Shots Paul Tour 2002: AWOL One, Circus, & The Sweeps. $10.
LEES LIQUOR LOUNGE
11th and Glenwood, Mpls., 612-338-9491
Music starts @ 9 p.m.
Wednesdays The Front Porch Swingin Liquor Pigs w/ Safety Last. Free.
Sundays Cosmic Slop 70s dance party. Free.
Mondays Ringer. Free.
LUCIAS WINE BAR
1432 W. 31st St., Mpls., 612-823-7125
Sundays Acoustic guitar with Joe Cruze and friends, 7-10 p.m. Free.
MEDINA ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
500 Hwy. 55, Medina, 612-478-6661
Thu. Feb. 7 Rod Cerar @ 8 p.m.
Fri. Feb. 8 Whitesidewalls.
Sat. Feb. 9 The Dweebs.
Tue. Feb. 12 Joe Hayden & John Kudja, 1-4 p.m.
MPLS. CAFE
1110 Hennepin Ave. S, Mpls., 612-672-9100
No cover Mondays thru Thursdays.
Wednesdays Accordeon Cafe @ 8 p.m. Free.
Thursdays Fuego Flamenco w/ Mateo & Colette @ 8 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays Salsa with Sensacion Latina @ 8:30 p.m. $5 for non-dining guests.
Upscale dress-code required.
Sundays World Beat Music w/ DJ Franco @ 9 p.m. Free.
Mondays Acid Jazz & House with Jezus Juice & Dr. Strangelove @ 9 p.m. Free.
Upscale dress code required.
MINNESOTA MUSIC CAFE
499 Payne Ave., St. Paul, 651-776-4699
Wednesdays Joe Juliano Open Blues Jam.
Sundays Soul Sundays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Through Feb. 24.
MONTANA COFFEEHOUSE
514 B, 3rd St., Mpls., 612-338-2002
2nd Thursday of each monnth Jack Norton & Ben Weaver @ 7 p.m. Free.
NAUTILUS MUSIC THEATER
308 Prince St. #250, St. Paul, 651-298-9913
Mon. Feb. 11 Rough Cuts.
NYES POLONAISE LOUNGE
112 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-379-2021
Call for cover and times.
Fridays & Saturdays Lou Snyder.
NOBLES EXPERIMENTAL INTERMEDIA STUDIO
Metro State University, 645 E. 7th St., St. Paul
Fri. Feb. 8 Rexor/Radar Threat, Seawhores, Jesse Peterson, Black Stool, Pins, &
Wicketran.
OGARAS GARAGE
164 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul, 651-644-3333
Mondays Cedar Ave. Big Band.
POODLE CLUB
3001 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612-722-1377
Wednesdays Karaoke.
Thursdays The White Sidewalls.
Fri. Feb. 8 Joel Johnson Band.
Sat. Fe.b 9 Lonnie Knight & Big Shoes.
Sundays Open Jam Session.
Tuesdays Karaoke.
THE QUEST
110 N. 5th St., Mpls., 612-338-3383
Wednesdays Pitch @ 9 p.m. $5 (18+).
Thursdays Power Jam @ 9 p.m. $8 (18+).
Fridays Quest For Mayhem @ 7 p.m. $7 (18+).
Saturdays Vintage R&B @ 9 p.m. $10 (25+).
Mondays Noche de Salsa @ 8 p.m. $10 (18+).
Wed. Feb. 6 Alex Paterson (of The Orb) @ 9 p.m. $15 (18+).
Sun. Feb. 10 Flickerstick & Abandoned Pools @ 7 p.m. $13.50 (18+).
RIVERVIEW CAFE
3753 S. 42nd Ave. S., Mpls., 612-722-7234
Thursdays Open Mic; Dan Rumsey, 7-9:30 p.m.
ROBERT LEES RESTAURANT
1346 LaSalle Ave., Mpls., 612-305-0022
Thursdays Karaoke w/ Robin.
Saturdays Hip Hop w/ local DJs.
7TH STREET ENTRY
7th St., Mpls., 612-338-8388
Wed. Feb. 6 Techno Rules! @ 8 p.m. $5.
Thu. Feb. 7 American Paint, The Wonsers, Molly Mahar & Thomas Case w/ Andy Lucia @ 8
p.m. $6.
Fri. Feb. 8 Redoverlunar, Moth, The Full Nine, & Onward Crispin Glover @ 8 p.m. $6.
SOUTH BEACH
325 1st Ave. N., Mpls., 612-204-0790
Wednesdays Urban Grooves II w/ B96.
Thursdays DJ CRR (House).
Fridays Urban Grooves II (R&B).
Saturdays Naked Miami (Trance).
Sundays Sunday Blow Out (Hip Hop).
SURSUMCORDA
319 1st Ave. N., Mpls., 612-436-0700
Wednesdays Trickle Down Wednesdays: The other 97% of retro dance music from the
Carter-Reagan-Bush era with DM Juli MacLean @ 9 p.m. Free. (Front Lounge).
Thursdays Sound & Vision: Spinning a complete set of britpop-indie-new wave-post
punk-mod. Hosted by Jake Rudh. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. (Front Lounge).
Fridays Ricochet Kitchen and Infinite Thought Productions present The Church @
9 p.m. $5.
Wed. Jan. 30 John Valerio CD Release.
Sat. Feb. 2 Ad Hominum Fanzine Benefit Show with They May Theory, Gricklegrass, Spew, Gone
Out Gone, & Pissed Robots On Crack @ 8 p.m. $5.
TERMINAL BAR
409 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-623-4545
Wed. Feb. 6 Bob Parins & Ben Gordon.
Thu. Feb. 7 Howlin Andy Hound, Kingdom of Ghosts & Shit-Fi @ 9:30 p.m. $2.
Fri. Feb. 8 Amish Armada w/ Plate-O-Shrimp & The Pushrods $3.
Sat. Feb. 9 Lonesome Dan Kase, Jack Gandydancer & The Carpetbaggers $3.
Mondays Iron Lungs Acoustic Open Stage. Sign up @ 9:30 p.m. Free.
Tuesdays The Beads $3.
3 MUSES
2817 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., 612-870-0339
Thursdays Benny Weinbeck. Through February.
Fridays Bill Lang. Through February.
Saturdays Ilya Disman. Through February.
THE TIMES BAR & CAFE
204 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-617-8098
Wednesdays Wolverines Jazz Quartet w/ Erin Schwab @ 8 p.m.
Thursdays Latin Night: Salsa del Soul.
Fri. Feb. 8 Mardi Gras Party w/ The Mouldy Figs @ 9:30 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 9 Chancellor @ 9:30 p.m.
Sun. Feb. 10 Wolverines Jazz Trio 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sundays 70s Dance Hits of Love Train @ 8:30 p.m.
Mon. Feb. 11 Lori Dokken, Judi Donaghy, Debbie Duncan & Erin Schwab @ 8:30 p.m.
Tue. Feb. 12 Lori Dokken & Her Talent Showcase @ 8:30 p.m.
TURF CLUB
1601 University Ave., St. Paul, 651-647-0486
Thu. Feb. 7 B-Line, The Scuba Looters & DJ Baby Judy @ 9 p.m. $2.
Mondays JTs Jazz Implosion.
UMOJA DRUM & MUSIC
1920 11th Ave. S., Mpls., 612-872-0164
First Friday of the month Open Drum & Music Jam @ 8:30 p.m. $3.
Fridays Beg. Hand Drumming Class @ 6 p.m.
Saturdays Youth Drum Circle @ 11 a.m.
UPTOWN BAR
3018 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-823-4719
Thu. Feb. 7 Panoramic Blue & Epic Hero.
Fri. Feb. 8 Pleasure Pause & Food.
Sat. Feb. 9 Kruddler, Janis Figure, Blame, Popcycle, Doghouse Roses & Mike Suad
(Shanes B-Day).
VIKING BAR
1829 Riverside Ave., Mpls., 612-332-4259
Wednesdays Fat Chance Jug Band.
Thursdays Charles & Ed Play Blues, 7-9 p.m. Free.
Fridays Front Porch Swingin Liquor Pigs, 6:30-9 p.m.
Mondays Blue Monday Jam w/ Willie Murphy.
WEST BANK SCHOOL OF MUSIC
1813 S. 6th St., Mpls., 612-333-6651
Fri. Feb. 1 The Milo Fine Free Jazz Ensemble @ 8 p.m. $5.
WHISKEY JUNCTION
901 Cedar Ave., Mpls., 612-338-9550
Wednesdays Tongue & Groove.
Thu. Feb. 7 Rock Steady.
Fri. Feb. 8 Tinsley Ellis w/ Hillbilly Voodoo Dolls.
Sat. Feb. 9 Butanes.
Sundays Elijah Blue.
LARGE
CONCERTS
GUTHRIE THEATER
725 Vineland Place, Mpls., 612-377-2224
Mon. Feb. 11 Bela Fleck & Edgar Meyer @ 7:30 p.m. $33-$35.
ORCHESTRA HALL
1111 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-371-5656
Wed. Feb. 6 & Fri. Feb. 8 MN Orchestra: Mozart Piano Concerto No. 27. Wed. @ 7:30 p.m.
Fri. @ 8 p.m. $20-$71.
Sat. Feb. 9 Witness @ 8 p.m. $35-$20.
RIVERCENTRE
St. Paul, 651-989-5151
Fri. Feb. 8 - Sun. Feb. 10 Street Jam02: Soulfly, Static-X, Soil & 15 other
regional bands. $21.50-$41.50.
SOUTHERN THEATER
1420 Washington Ave. S., Mpls., 612-340-1725
Fri. Feb. 8 - Sun. Feb. 10 Sopranorama! featuring Janis Hardy, Maria Jette & Molly Sue
McDonald & Dan Chouinard. Fri.-Sat. @ 8 p.m.; Sun. @ 7 p.m. $18.
WALKER ART CENTER
Vineland Place, Mpls., 612-375-7622
Sun. Feb. 10 Dave Douglas and his Charms of the Night Sky @ 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. $20. |