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, September 12, @ TBD.
 Harrison Street — Photo by Michael Border The Minnesota Blues Society would like to congratulate our 2019 Road To Memphis winners. Harrison Street Band and Lisa Wenger/Tim Wick. They will represent us in Memphis at the International Blues Challenge 2020.  Tim Wick & Lisa Wenger — Photo by Michael Border Please mark your calendars for our IBC fundraising events: September 8th at Minnesota Music Cafe  November 10th at Wilebski's January 19th, 2020, location to be determined. All of the money that we raise at these events goes to the musicians travel fund for IBC 2020. Please get out to support your music community and your musicians that are going to IBC 2020. IBC 2020 will be held from January 28th to February 1st. — Steve Leutgeb, President, MnBS |
(07/04/19)
Be sure to check our new or updated content:
- Good Time Willy @ State Fairgrounds, Aug. 23-25
- Ian Alexy and The Deserters @ Hell's Kitchen, Aug. 23
- The Vintagers @ Roma Restaurant & Brewery, Aug. 23
- Deb Brown @ Crooners Lounge & Supper Club, Aug. 23
- The Luck Duo @ Smitty's Bar & Grill, Aug. 23
- Mineral Point Blues & Roots Fest @ Mineral Point, WI, Aug. 24
- Joe Cruz and Scenic Roots @ Tally's Dockside, Aug. 24
- Gang of Mischief @ Neumann's Bar, Aug. 25
- 1st Annual RELIEF FEST @ Chart House, Aug. 25
- Robben Ford @ Cedar Cultural Center, Aug. 25
 Good Time Willy @ State Fairgrounds RC's BBQ Friday, Saturday, Sunday August 23-25 |
 Ian Alexy and The Deserters @ Hell's Kitchen Friday, August 23, 6 pm |
 The Vintagers @ Roma Restaurant & Brewery Friday, August 23, 7 pm |
 Deb Brown @ Crooners Lounge & Supper Club Under the Stars Friday, August 23, 8 pm |
 The Luck Duo @ Smitty's Bar & Grill Friday, August 23, 9 pm |
 Mineral Point Blues & Roots Fest @ Mineral Point, WI Saturday, August 24, 1 pm |
 Joe Cruz and Scenic Roots @ Tally's Dockside Saturday, August 24, 6 pm |
 Gang of Mischief @ Neumann's Bar Sunday, August 25, 4 pm |
 1st Annual RELIEF FEST Charity Concert @ Chart House Sunday, August 25, 4 pm |
 Robben Ford @ Cedar Cultural Center Sunday, August 25, 7:30 pm |
(8/18/19)
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| Sunday, August 18, 2019 | |||
| 3:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Adam Kiesling Rezo City: resonator guitar player series | |
| 2:00 PM | Bloomington VFW Post #1296 - Bloomington, MN | Blues SuperJam Sunday with Jim Stairs | |
| 3:00 PM | Brookside Bar & Grill - Marine On St Croix, MN | Tony Cuchetti | |
| 5:00 PM | Dusty's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Doug Otto | |
| 3:00 PM | Hastings American Legion - Hastings, MN | Brian Naughton | |
| 10:00 AM | Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN | Mary Cutrufello | |
| 12:00 PM | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum - Chaska, MN | The Abiders | |
| 9:30 AM | Minnetonka United Methodist Church - Minnetonka, MN | Tom Hunter | |
| 4:00 PM | Muddy Waters Bar & Grill - Prescott, WI | Dee Miller Band | |
| 4:00 PM | Neumann's Bar - North St Paul, MN | PK Mayo | |
| 8:00 PM | No Name Saloon & Monkey Bar - Prescott, WI | Mayfair 3 | |
| 3:00 PM | P.D. Pappy's - Stillwater, MN | Kurt Jorgensen | |
| 7:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Open Jam | |
| 2:00 PM | Six String Saloon - Maiden Rock, WI | BLUES ON THE CHIPPEWA Blues On The Chippewa Fundraiser: 2 pm - Ross William Perry Band; 4 pm - Hamilton Loomis | |
| 2:00 PM | Wobegon Park Amphitheater - Avon, MN | Two Tone Duo | |
| Monday, August 19, 2019 | |||
| 8:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Roe Family Singers 10 pm - Doug Otto & Friends |
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| 7:00 PM | Apple Valley American Legion Post #1776 - Apple Valley, MN | The Apple Jam | |
| 9:00 PM | Blue Fin Bay Grille - Tofte, MN | Pete Kavanaugh Solo Acoustic | |
| 7:00 PM | Bogey's - Lilydale, MN | Blues Jam hosted by Tom Harkness and Johnny Mac. | |
| 7:00 PM | Dunn Bros Coffee on Grand - St Paul, MN | Joe Fingers | |
| 7:00 PM | Midway Saloon - St Paul, MN | Moses Oakland Quartet NEW JAM - MONDAYS | |
| 6:30 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Tim & Barry's Juke Joint | |
| 8:30 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Sarah Papenheim Open Blues Jam | |
| 7:00 PM | Town Green: Maple Grove Park and Recreation - Maple Grove, MN | Inside Straight Blues Band | |
| Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | |||
| 9:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Maurice Jacox and Jellybean Johnson - HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS UNTIL 7pm TUESDAY-FRIDAY | |
| 6:30 PM | Owen Park - Eau Claire, WI | Joyann Parker Chippewa Valley Blues Society Tuesday Night Blues | |
| 7:30 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | King Kustom and the Cruisers (Rock) | |
| 8:00 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | New Primitives (Reggae) | |
| 8:00 PM | Wilebski's Blues Saloon - St Paul, MN | Blues Jam | |
| Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | |||
| 4:00 PM | Eagan Community Center - Eagan, MN | Craig Clark Band Eagan Marketfest | |
| 7:00 PM | Hollihan's Pub - White Bear Lake, MN | Blues Jam hosted by Jim Stairs | |
| 7:00 PM | Minnehaha Park - Minneapolis, MN | Mayhill Blues Band | |
| 8:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Orkestar Bez Ime (Balkan Party Music) Balkan Party Music | |
| 6:00 PM | Tally's Dockside - White Bear Lake, MN | Jorgensen Tagg | |
| 8:00 PM | The Exchange & Alibi Lounge - Minneapolis, MN | New Blues Jam!!! - The 8:12 Social Jam - Musicians come together for a Live Music Jam Session every Wednesday night. Have a house band made up of Top Musicians. They mainly play Blues and mix in other types of music. | |
| 6:00 PM | The Tap House - Rochester, MN | Tony Cuchetti | |
| Thursday, August 22, 2019 | |||
| 8:00 PM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) International Bazaar - Falcon Heights, MN | Westside | |
| 3:30 PM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) Leinie Lodge Bandshell - Falcon Heights, MN | Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band --- and again at 4:45 pm | |
| 3:00 PM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) Schilling Amphitheater @ West End Market - Falcon Heights, MN | Joyann Parker and again at 4:00 and 5:00 pm!! | |
| 7:00 PM | 10K Brewing - Anoka, MN | Betty Danger | |
| 5:30 PM | Bar Harbor Supper Club - Lake Shore, MN | Tom Hunter | |
| 8:00 PM | Dubliner Pub - St Paul, MN | Phil Kitze Duo | |
| 6:00 PM | Moe's - Moundsview, MN | PK Mayo | |
| 8:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Open Jam | |
| 8:00 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | The Butanes Paul Metsa & Willie Walker @ 5-7pm | |
| 6:00 PM | Stillwater Public Library - Stillwater, MN | Annie Mack | |
| 10:30 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota Heights, MN | Joe Flip | |
| 6:30 PM | The Tilted Tiki Tropical Bar & Restaurant - Stillwater, MN | Jorgensen Tagg | |
| 5:00 PM | Thursdays On First and 3rd - Rochester, MN | Calico Tango | |
| 9:00 PM | White Horse Bar & Restaurant - St Cloud, MN | Two Tone Duo Common Roots Festival | |
| Friday, August 23, 2019 | |||
| 3:30 PM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) Leinie Lodge Bandshell - Falcon Heights, MN | Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band --- and again at 4:45 pm | |
| 6:00 PM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) RC's BBQ (formerly Famous Dave's) - Falcon Heights, MN | Good Time Willy | |
| 3:00 PM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) Schilling Amphitheater @ West End Market - Falcon Heights, MN | Joyann Parker and again at 4:00 and 5:00 pm!! | |
| 5:30 PM | Bar Harbor Supper Club - Lake Shore, MN | Tom Hunter | |
| 8:00 PM | Broadway Pizza Elk River - Elk River, MN | Craig Clark Band | |
| 7:30 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Miss Myra and The Moonshiners On the Main Stage | |
| 8:00 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Deb Brown Presents The Music of Bonnie Raitt - Under The Stars | |
| 7:00 PM | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | Mingo Fishtrap | |
| 9:30 PM | Dusty's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | The RueMates Nikki Matteson & Rich Rue play the 4th Fridays of the month at Dusty's Bar! 9:30pm until close | |
| 6:00 PM | Falconer Vineyards - Red Wing, MN | Tony Cuchetti | |
| 7:00 PM | Grand Casino Hinckley - Hinckley, MN | Joe Flip | |
| 6:00 PM | Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN | Ian Alexy and The Deserters | |
| 6:00 PM | Loring Bar & Restaurant - Minneapolis, MN | Cornbread Harris | |
| 7:30 PM | Manitou Grill & Event Center - White Bear Lake, MN | The New Feral Cats | |
| 9:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Corey Medina and Brothers -- HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS UNTIL 7pm TUESDAY-FRIDAY | |
| 8:00 PM | Neumann's Bar - North St Paul, MN | Armadillo Jump | |
| 6:00 PM | Norm's Wayside Pizza - Buffalo, MN | Phil Kitze & the Resonators | |
| 7:00 PM | Palmer's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Front Porch Swingin Liquor Pigs Fun Folk/Blues/Country - FREE | |
| 7:00 PM | Roma Restaurant & Brewery - Willernie, MN | The Vintagers | |
| 8:30 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | RJ Mischo | |
| 9:00 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Harrison Street | |
| 9:00 PM | Smitty's Bar & Grill - Chisago City, MN | The Luck Duo - Elijah Adam & Meagan Barlow | |
| 8:00 PM | The Mudd Room - Mendota Heights, MN | Brian Naughton | |
| 8:00 PM | Whiskey Inferno Meat House & Craft Bar - Savage, MN | Ken Valdez | |
| 7:00 PM | Willy T's - Alexandria, MN | Betty Danger | |
| Saturday, August 24, 2019 | |||
| 10:45 AM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) Ramberg Senior Center - Falcon Heights, MN | Tony Cuchetti and at 11:45 am, 1:00 pm, | |
| 3:15 PM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) Ramberg Senior Center - Falcon Heights, MN | Rich Lewis Band and at 4:30 pm and 5:45 pm | |
| 4:00 PM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) RC's BBQ (formerly Famous Dave's) - Falcon Heights, MN | Good Time Willy | |
| Austin Artworks Festival - Austin, MN | Everett Smithson Band | ||
| 5:30 PM | Bar Harbor Supper Club - Lake Shore, MN | Tom Hunter | |
| 8:00 PM | Bloomington VFW Post #1296 - Bloomington, MN | Scotty Reed Band | |
| 3:00 PM | Brookside Bar & Grill - Marine On St Croix, MN | Mean Gene and the Woodticks Acoustic Rock, Blues, and Folk | |
| 8:00 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Lisa Wenger | |
| 8:00 PM | Dubliner Pub - St Paul, MN | Paul Barry with Dan Schwalbe | |
| 9:00 PM | Frankie's Pizza - New Hope, MN | Phil Kitze & the Resonators | |
| 8:00 PM | Grand Casino Hinckley - Hinckley, MN | Joe Flip | |
| 6:00 PM | Hell's Kitchen - Minneapolis, MN | Doug Otto & The Getaways | |
| 1:00 PM | Mineral Point Blues & Roots Fest - Mineral Point, WI | 1st Annual Mineral Point Blues & Roots Festival: 8:45 - The Jimmys; 7:15 - Omar Coleman Band; 5:45 - Jimi 'Primetime' Smith Trio; 4:15 - Katherine Davis Band; 3:15 - Rick Harris & Steve Brown; 2:00 - Chicago Bound with Willie Buck; 1:00 - Boo Mulla | |
| 9:00 PM | Minnesota Music Cafe - St Paul, MN | Johnnie Brown Experience | |
| 3:00 PM | Music in the Park (River Falls) - River Falls, WI | Mayfair 3 | |
| 2:00 PM | Nauti Hawg - Diamond Bluff, WI | Pat McLaughlin Band | |
| 8:00 PM | Neumann's Bar - North St Paul, MN | Harrison Street | |
| 7:00 PM | Palmer's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Cornbread Harris & the Broken Hipsters | |
| 5:30 PM | Rondo Plaza - St Paul, MN | Jacquie "Lady J Griot" Maddix Roots & Blues Music with Lady J Duo featuring Brian Dyke on Guitar | |
| 8:30 PM | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack - Columbus, MN | The Luck Duo - Elijah Adam & Meagan Barlow | |
| 8:30 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Dee Miller Band | |
| 9:00 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | PK Mayo | |
| 6:00 PM | Suncrest Gardens Farm - Cochrane, WI | Joyann Parker Duo | |
| 6:00 PM | Tally's Dockside - White Bear Lake, MN | Joe Cruz and Scenic Roots | |
| 8:00 PM | Veranda Lounge & Wine Bar - St Cloud, MN | Betty Danger Common Roots Festival | |
| 8:30 PM | Welsch's Big Ten Tavern - Arden Hills, MN | Brian Naughton | |
| Sunday, August 25, 2019 | |||
| 10:30 AM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) Ramberg Senior Center - Falcon Heights, MN | Rich Lewis Band and at 11:45 am, 1:00 pm, | |
| 3:15 PM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) Ramberg Senior Center - Falcon Heights, MN | Tony Cuchetti and at 4:30 pm and 5:45 pm | |
| 4:00 PM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) RC's BBQ (formerly Famous Dave's) - Falcon Heights, MN | Good Time Willy | |
| 3:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Jeff Ray Rezo City: resonator guitar player series | |
| 3:00 PM | Brookside Bar & Grill - Marine On St Croix, MN | Riverside Hitmen | |
| 1:30 PM | Burger Moe's - St Paul, MN | Detroit Don King Blues Band | |
| 7:30 PM | Cedar Cultural Center - Minneapolis, MN | Robben Ford | |
| 4:00 PM | Chart House - Lakeville, MN | 1st Annual RELIEF FEST Charity Concert: 30 Days Foundation Fundraiser with Mick Sterling and Bruce McCabe; 4:15 pm - AMY, an Amy Winehouse tribute featuring Cate Fierro; then The Legendary Lamont Cranston Band with Mick Sterling and the Stud Brothers | |
| 5:00 PM | Crooners Lounge & Supper Club - Fridley, MN | Joyann Parker | |
| 7:00 PM | Dakota - Minneapolis, MN | Max Weinberg's Jukebox | |
| 5:00 PM | Dubliner Pub - St Paul, MN | Cooker John Trio | |
| 5:00 PM | Dusty's Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Doug Otto | |
| 3:00 PM | Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter Restaurant - Stillwater, MN | PK Mayo | |
| 2:00 PM | Harbor Bar - Hagar City, WI | Mayfair 3 | |
| 1:00 PM | Millner Heritage Vineyard & Winery - Kimball, MN | Two Tone Duo | |
| 9:30 AM | Minnetonka United Methodist Church - Minnetonka, MN | Tom Hunter | |
| 4:00 PM | Muddy Waters Bar & Grill - Prescott, WI | Craig Clark Band | |
| 4:00 PM | Neumann's Bar - North St Paul, MN | Gang of Mischief Rena Haus, Mark Rizzardi, Harold Tremblay, Dan Schwalbe, and an ever changing hot seat guest. | |
| 3:00 PM | P.D. Pappy's - Stillwater, MN | Kurt Jorgensen | |
| 4:00 PM | Rockwoods Grill & Bar - Otsego, MN | Ken Valdez | |
| 4:00 PM | Roma Restaurant & Brewery - Willernie, MN | New Primitives (Reggae) | |
| 7:00 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Open Jam | |
| 3:00 PM | St James Hotel - Red Wing, MN | Joe Flip on the Patio | |
| 1:00 PM | The Joint Bar - Minneapolis, MN | Brian Naughton | |
| 2:00 PM | The Landing - Madison Lake, MN | KatoKurt and the Dave-O's | |
| 8:30 PM | Whitey's World Famous Saloon - Minneapolis, MN | Whitey's Open Jam - hosted by Alex Rossi | |
| Monday, August 26, 2019 | |||
| 10:00 AM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) DNR Stage - Falcon Heights, MN | Prairie Anthem also at 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm. | |
| 8:00 PM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) International Bazaar - Falcon Heights, MN | Kat Perkins | |
| 3:00 PM | (Minnesota State Fairgrounds) Schilling Amphitheater @ West End Market - Falcon Heights, MN | Six Mile Grove and at 4 pm and 5 pm | |
| 8:00 PM | 331 Club - Minneapolis, MN | Roe Family Singers 10 pm - Doug Otto & Friends |
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| 7:00 PM | Apple Valley American Legion Post #1776 - Apple Valley, MN | The Apple Jam | |
| 7:00 PM | Bogey's - Lilydale, MN | Blues Jam hosted by Tom Harkness and Johnny Mac. | |
| 7:00 PM | Midway Saloon - St Paul, MN | Moses Oakland Quartet NEW JAM - MONDAYS | |
| 6:30 PM | Schooner Tavern - Minneapolis, MN | Tim & Barry's Juke Joint | |
| 8:30 PM | Shaw's Bar & Grill - Minneapolis, MN | Sarah Papenheim Open Blues Jam | |
| 8:00 PM | Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy - Eagan, MN | Ken Valdez | |
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| From now until September 30, 2019, the Minnesota Blues Society is accepting CD's produced by Minnesota acts for consideration for the Blues Foundation's "Best Self-Produced CD" Competition. Check it out: Best Self-Produced CD Competition |
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