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, October 15, 2020, @ TBA.
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Please Help Save Independent Music Venues! As you doubtless understand, many music venues are struggling to survive during the Covid-19 pandemic. The U.S. Congress has provided financial support for many individuals and organizations during this time. The Minnesota Blues Society encourages you to ask Congress to provide support to save independent music venues and thereby the future of local live music around our country. You can do so through the National Independent Venue Association at the "Save Our Stages" link below. Thank you for supporting the Blues and all live music! |
(07/26/2020)
2020 MN Blues Hall of Fame Postponed
The Board of Directors of the Minnesota Blues Society has decided to postpone the 2020 Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Ceremony until 2021. We have had a lot of discussion about how we could have a small event or a video presentation of the Hall of Fame Awards. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Banquet is the premier event staged by the Minnesota Blues Society each year. The Board of Directors decided that we don't want to hold an event that would slight our award winners in any way.
Our decision was made with consideration of the amount of planning and preparation that is required to stage the Hall of Fame. The continuing uncertainty that we face with the effects of Covid-19 makes this much more difficult.
Please understand that this is a difficult decision because we have many exceptional musicians and members of our music community who deserve to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Steve Leutgeb
President
Minnesota Blues Society
(06/22/2020)
Be sure to check our new or updated content:
- Pat McLaughlin @ Rochester Peace Plaza, Sep. 28
- Tom Harkness @ Bogey's, Sep. 28
- Mary Elias @ Minnesota Music Cafe, Sep. 30
- Chris Holm @ Sociable Cider Werks, Sep. 30
- Miss Myra Quartet @ Velveteen Speakeasy, Oct. 1
- Soulmates @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon, Oct. 2
- The Gopher Tones with Miss Annie Mack @ The Pondy Restaurant and Bar, Oct. 3
- Westside @ Minnesota Music Cafe, Oct. 3
- Brian Naughton Band @ Grand 7 Saloon, Oct. 3
- Jim Stairs @ Big Guy's BBQ Roadhouse, Oct. 3
 Pat McLaughlin @ Rochester Peace Plaza Monday, September 28, 12 pm |
 Tom Harkness @ Bogey's Monday, September 28, 7 pm |
 Mary Elias @ Minnesota Music Cafe Wednesday, September 30, 5 pm |
 Chris Holm @ Sociable Cider Werks Wednesday, September 30 6:30 pm |
 Miss Myra Quartet @ Velveteen Speakeasy Thursday, October 1, 6 pm |
 Soulmates @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon Friday, October 2, 6 pm |
 The Gopher Tones with Miss Annie Mack @ The Pondy Restaurant and Bar Saturday, October 3, 5 pm |
 Westside @ Minnesota Music Cafe Saturday, October 3, 7 pm |
 Brian Naughton Band @ Grand 7 Saloon Saturday, October 3, 8 pm |
 Jim Stairs @ Big Guy's BBQ Roadhouse Saturday, October 3, 9 pm |
(9/28/20)
Join or Renew Your
Minnesota Blues Society Membership Online Now!
Memberships of new members who join after June 1st are good through 12/31/2020.
Say "Hi" To The Bands
& Tell 'Em You Saw Their Gig Here!
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
| Monday, September 28, 2020 | |||
| 7:00 PM | Bogey's - Lilydale, MN | Tom Harkness Live music with the Bogey’s House Band | |
| 10:00 PM | KFAI Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Spin with Cyn - KFAI Radio with Cyn Collins - Eclectic, Rock, Roots | |
| 6:00 PM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blue Monday - KMSU Radio Hosted by Mark Halverson (Marconi M. Milquetoast) | |
| 12:00 PM | Rochester Peace Plaza - Rochester, MN | Pat McLaughlin Solo | |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2020 | |||
| 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 | |
| 8:00 PM | Wilebski's Blues Saloon - St Paul, MN | Blues Jam | |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | |||
| 7:00 PM | Granite City Food & Brewery - Roseville - Roseville, MN | Betty Danger | |
| 12:00 PM | KFAI Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Big Blue Train - KFAI Radio with Mark Slim Stevens - Filled with 16 Tons of Blues, Soul, Roots Rock 'n Roll -- Always available on the Web | |
| 4:00 PM | KFAI Radio - Minneapolis, MN | House Party - KFAI Radio with Harold Tremblay - Harold brings a mix of new and old blues, roots/Americana and more. Weekly live in studio performances, interviews and the “What’s Happenin'” music calendar. | |
| 11:30 AM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Break - KMSU Radio Your midday Blues oasis | |
| 5:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Mary Elias | |
| 6:30 PM | Sociable Cider Werks - Minneapolis, MN | Chris Holm | |
| 7:00 PM | Welsch's Big Ten Tavern - Arden Hills, MN | Red Hot Rock N Blues Jam hosted by Jimmy Love | |
| Thursday, October 01, 2020 | |||
| 7:00 PM | 10K Brewing - Anoka, MN | Betty Danger | |
| 4:00 PM | KFAI Radio - Minneapolis, MN | FreeWheelin' - KFAI Radio with Jackson Buck - American, Blues, Country Folk, Rhythm & Blues | |
| 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 | |
| 11:00 PM | Radio Sydney - Sydney, BC, Canada | Sir Mike's Blues Hour A mix of ancient and modern blues of all styles. repeated 11 pm on Saturdays. | |
| 6:00 PM | Velveteen Speakeasy - Stillwater, MN | Miss Myra Quartet | |
| Friday, October 02, 2020 | |||
| 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’ | |
| 11:30 AM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Break - KMSU Radio Your midday Blues oasis | |
| 10:00 PM | KOWZ 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. | |
| Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | High & Mighty | ||
| 9:00 PM | Moonshine Bar and Grill - Princeton, MN | Ledfoot Larry | |
| 6:00 PM | Wilebski's Blues Saloon - St Paul, MN | Soulmates Motown Show feat. Wilbur Cole and guests Mick McCormick and Al Parson!!! | |
| Saturday, October 03, 2020 | |||
| 9:00 PM | Big Guy's BBQ Roadhouse - Hudson, WI | Jim Stairs | |
| 6:00 PM | Boom Island Brewery - Minnetonka, MN | Miss Myra Duo on the Patio | |
| 2:00 PM | Brookside Bar & Grill - Marine On St Croix, MN | Blue Hazard | |
| 8:00 PM | Grand 7 Saloon - St Paul, MN | Brian Naughton Band | |
| 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 | |
| 8:30 PM | Route 65 Pub & Grub - East Bethel, MN | Ledfoot Larry | |
| 5:00 PM | The Pondy Restaurant and Bar - Mazeppa, MN | The Gopher Tones with Miss Annie Mack!! | |
| 7:30 PM | Wicked Wort Brewing Company - Robbinsdale, MN | Betty Danger | |
| Sunday, October 04, 2020 | |||
| 3:00 PM | Bloomington VFW Post #1296 - Bloomington, MN | Blues SuperJam Sunday with Jim Stairs | |
| 2:00 PM | Brookside Bar & Grill - Marine On St Croix, MN | Me & Todd | |
| 3:00 PM | Cheap Andy's - Hammond - Hammond, WI | Mayfair 3 Outdoors | |
| 7:30 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Nachito Herrera One show only, in the MainStage Tent. | |
| 7:00 PM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blues Before Monday - KMSU Radio The cure for your end of the weekend blues | |
| 10:00 PM | KOWZ 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. | |
| 10:45 AM | Minnetonka United Methodist Church - Minnetonka, MN | Tom Hunter | |
| 2:00 PM | Old Capital Tavern - Sauk Rapids, MN | Betty Danger | |
| 8:30 PM | Whitey's World Famous Saloon - Minneapolis, MN | Miss Myra and The Moonshiners 1st Sunday Residency | |
| 10:00 AM | WHYS Radio - Eau Claire, WI | Blues On Sunday w/ Snapshot Best station in the valley | |
| Monday, October 05, 2020 | |||
| 7:00 PM | Bogey's - Lilydale, MN | Tom Harkness Live music with the Bogey’s House Band | |
| 10:00 PM | KFAI Radio - Minneapolis, MN | Spin with Cyn - KFAI Radio with Cyn Collins - Eclectic, Rock, Roots | |
| 6:00 PM | KMSU Radio - Mankato, MN | Blue Monday - KMSU Radio Hosted by Mark Halverson (Marconi M. Milquetoast) | |
| 12:00 PM | Rochester Peace Plaza - Rochester, MN | Pat McLaughlin Solo | |
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