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DANCE CALENDAR ONLINE: www.go4dancer.com Thank you Polly Nelson! NOTE: Things change. Venues change their minds. Bands sometimes get double-booked. And I do make mistakes, much as I hate to admit it. These calendars contain the most current information that I have at the time it is published. If you intend to spend a lot of time or money or effort to get to a dance listed here, I strongly urge you to check with the venue before you go to make sure the band/event is still scheduled. Where available, I try to provide both Website addresses and phone numbers for your use. |
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***NEWS*** TASTE OF MINNESOTA, July 3-6, Harriet Island, St Paul with various bands, http://www.tasteofmn.org/08music.html SOMMERFEST at Orchestra Hall and Peavey Plaza in July various times and bands http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/season/index.cfm LOUWISIANA HOT SAUCE FEST, as part of Sawdust Day's, Wednesday-Sunday, July 2-6, 2008, Oshkosh, WI, free. Musicians include: Jeffrey Broussard & the Creole Cowboys (Zydeco), Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys (Cajun), Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble (Zydeco), Danny Collet & Louisiana Tremor (Cajun), and the Lafayette Rhythm Devils (Cajun). For information about this event go to: www.louwisiana.com TWIN CITIES BALBOA FESTIVAL, July 11, 12 & 13, 2008,You won’t want to miss out on this weekend event packed with workshops, live music, competitions, and social dancing; at the Mermaid Event Center, 2200 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN; bands include: HONEYSUCKLE ROSE, THE SOUTHSIDE ACES, and the TWIN CITIES HOT CLUB. Weekend pass $149, 3 Dances only $49. For more info and to register: www.tcbal.com TWIN CITIES OPEN BALLROOM COMPETITION, July 10 – 12 at Minneapolis Sheraton South (at 494 & Hwy 100 in Bloomington). FMI, visit www.twincitiesopen.com MACY’S DAY OF MUSIC, July 12, Peavey Plaza, 11th & Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis. SECOND ANNUAL HOTDISH MUSIC FESTIVAL, July 13, Lake Harriet United Methodist Church, 49th Street and Drew Ave in southwest Minneapolis, 612-926-7645, www.hotdishmusicfest.com. Free, community event with several bands, dancing encouraged, 9:30-5:30. Bands include: CAFE ACCORDION ORCHESTRA (French musettes, swing, ballads, tangos, paso dobles, boleros, rumbas, cumbias, waltzes and more), MARK VANDERMYDE & FRIENDS, MONROE CROSSING (the Midwest's Premier Bluegrass and Gospel Quintet), CLINT HOOVER (pre-war blues to modern jazz), SLIM DUNLAP, TAYLOR HELGESON, and UMBRELLA BED (ska). THIRD ANNUAL BLOOMINGTON LATIN MUSIC FESTIVAL (bands include: Trio Mexico, Ticket to Brasil, Flamenco – A Touch of Spain, Charanga Tropical, Salsabrosa), July 19, Normandale Lake Bandshell, 5901 W. 84th Street in Bloomington, 2-8:30, free, www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/dept/commserv/parkrec/programs/artnpark/latin.htm SLICE OF SHOREVIEW Summer Festival, July 25-27 at Island Lake County Park in Shoreview, Bands include the CAJUN HOT SOLES, and ROCKIN’ HOLLYWOODS, www.sliceofshoreview.com, www.cajunhotsoles.com, www.rockinhollywoods.com 11TH ANNUAL RAT LAKE MUSIC FEST – July 25 and 26 at Larson’s Barn, 47987 - 240th Ave, McGregor MN 55760, 218-426-3648, 8-12, $10, www.larsonsbarn.com, Bands include: ARMADILLO JUMP (jump Blues) www.armadillojump.com, EMERSON, LAKE & LYNDALE (rock, blues, psychedelic) www.myspace.com/emersonlakelyndale
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to check that it is still on. Things change – I will try to keep you up to
date but it is not always possible. TUESDAY, JULY 1 AFTERNOON DANCE with BRUCE BRADLEY at the Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Highway 55, Medina 763-478-6661, 1-4, $, www.medinaentertainment.com CHEAP SUIT PARTY with DADDY SQUEEZE (the music of the R Crumb & the Cheap Suit Serenaders) at The Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, 7:30-10:30, suggested $5 donation, www.minneapoliseagles34.org, www.daddysqueeze.com JAY BEE AND THE ROUTINE featuring JELLY BEAN JOHNSON at Minnesota Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9:30-2, no cover, www.minnesotamusiccafe.com SENSACION LATINA (salsa) at Famous Dave’s in Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 9-12, $5, www.famousdaves.com THE SINGER SHOWCASE hosted by LORI DOKKEN at The Times Bar and Cafe, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, begins at 7:00at, free, www.timesbarandcafe.com INTERNATIONAL REGGAE ALLSTARS at Bunker’s Music Bar and Grill, 761 Washington Ave. N, Mpls, 612-338-8188, 9-1, $5, www.bunkersmusic.com BEASLEY’S BIG BAND with CHRISTINE ROSHOLT in Shamrock room at O’Gara’s Bar and Grill, 164 North Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, 651-644-3333, 7:30-10, no cover, www.ogaras.com, www.beasleysbigband.com SECRET SONGWRITERS BALL hosted by Chris Thompson (many acoustic performers and bands) at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood (11th Street and Glenwood), Mpls, dance 9-1, free, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com, WEDNESDAY, JULY 2CHRISTINE ROSHOLT QUINTET (jazz, swing) at Northrop Plaza, U of M Minneapolis Campus, off Church Street north of Washington Ave, Minneapolis, 612-625-6600, Noon-1, free, www.umn.edu/umato/summer08.html, www.christinerosholt.com WHISTLEPIGS STRING BAND (bluegrass) at Como Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, 651-266-6400, 7-9, no cover, www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=4504, SWANEE BEACH (blues, early rock and more) at Mancini’s Char House and Lounge, 531 West Seventh Street, St Paul, 651-224-7345, 7:30-11:30, free, www.mancinis.com, www.swaneesmusic.com THE BUTANES (Blues, R & B) often with WILLIE WALKER at The Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, 7:30-10, suggested $5 donation or more, www.minneapoliseagles34.org, www.thebutanes.com SALSA HAPPY HOUR at Picosa Restaurant, 65 Main Street, Mpls, 612-746-3970, lesson at 5:30 by Social Dance Studio, dancing 6-9, free, www.picosarestaurant.com, free (validated) parking at Riverplace Garage, 30 Second St NE COUNTRY DANCING (DJ Bob Wood) at Starks Saloon, 3125 Dodd Rd (Hwy 55 & Dodd Road, one mile off 494) in Eagan, 651-454-8251, 8-11:30, $5, www.starks-saloon.com THE WOLVERINES JAZZ TRIO with NICHOLA MILLER at The Times Bar and Cafe, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 8-10:30, free, www.timesbarandcafe.com THE LONESOME FUGITIVES and DAVE WOLFE AND THE WOLFMEN at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood (11th Street and Glenwood), Mpls, free swing dance lessons w/Shannon Butler 8-8:45, dance 9-1, $5, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com, STOCKCAR NAMED DESIRE (blues, jazz, swing and rockabilly) at The Narrows Saloon, 3380 Shoreline Drive, Navarre (Co. Rd. 15 just west of Co. Rd.19), 952-471-3352, 7:30-11:30, no cover, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, www.stockcarnameddesire.com JACOB MARTIN BAND (high energy pop/rock) at Minnesota Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9-2, free, www.minnesotamusiccafe.com, www.jacobmartinmusic.com KEN VALDEZ (rock, latin, soul) at Famous Dave’s in Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 8-11, no cover, www.famousdaves.com, www.myspace.com/kenvaldez MARTIN ZELLAR (acoustic solo) in Shamrock room at O’Gara’s Bar and Grill, 164 North Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, 651-644-3333, 9-11, no cover (tip jar), www.ogaras.com, www.martinzellar.com HAIRBALL (a spoof of the 80s) at Bogart’s Place, Apple Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett Ave S, Apple Valley, music at 9:30, $7, www.bogartsplace.com, www.hairballrocks.com PIPEWRENCH at Primetime Sports Bar and Grill, 14103 Irving Ave S, Burnsville, MN 55337, 952-435-6111, 9:30-1, cover unknown, www.primetimeburnsville.com, THURSDAY, JULY 3RIDE (blues) at Marketfest, Kowalski’s Gazebo Stage, Railroad Park, and the JOE JULIANO TRIO (blues) at Qwest 3rd Street Stage (3rd and Banning) downtown White Bear Lake, 6-9, free www.marketfest.org, www.myspace.com/joejulianomn DETROIT DON KING BAND (blues, jazz, rock) at Como Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, 651-266-6400, 7-9, no cover, www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=4504, BLOOMINGTON SUMMER FEST with the POWER OF 10 (funky soul, R and B) at Bloomington Summer Festival, Normandale Lake Amphitheater, near 80th Street and Normandale Blvd, starts at 6:45, no cover, www.myspace.com/powerof10band THE ALARMISTS (rock, psychedelic, indie) at the St Anthony Main Music Series, between Tuggs and Vics, on Main Street, Minneapolis, 7:30-10:30, free, www.saintanthonymain.com/musiccalender.shtml, www.myspace.com/thealarmists MISTER ROLLS (New Orleans R n B, Blues, Funk, swinging piano boogies, early rock) at The Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis, 612-729-4469, 8-10:30, free, suggested $5 donation or more, www.minneapoliseagles34.org, DADDY SQUEEZE TRIO at the 331 Club, 331 NE 13th Ave (corner of 13th and University), Minneapolis, 612-331-1746, 9-12, no cover, www.331club.com, www.daddysqueeze.com SWANEE BEACH (roots blues, early rock and jazz) at Mancini’s Char House and Lounge, 531 West Seventh Street, St Paul, 651-224-7345, 8-12, free, www.mancinis.com, www.swaneesmusic.com TANGO – PASSPORT TO BUENOS AIRES (DJ music) at the Babalu, 800 Washington Ave N, Mpls, lesson 7-8 by Lois Donnay, dance 8-11, $5, 612-746-3158, www.mntango.org, www.babalu.us SALSA DEL SOUL (Latin) at The Times Bar and Cafe, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 9:30-12, free www.salsadelsoul.com, www.timesbarandcafe.com SALSA (DJ) at Picosa Restaurant, 65 Main Street, Mpls, 612-746-3970, music at 9, $5, www.picosarestaurant.com, free (validated) parking at Riverplace Garage, 30 Second St NE SWING NIGHT with the MOONLIGHT SERENADERS at Wabasha Street Caves, 215 Wabasha St S, Saint Paul, 7-10, $7 (free lesson at 6:15), 651-224-1191, www.wabashastreetcaves.com BEGINNING SWING, Swing Dance Classes every Thursday at Tapestry Folkdance Center is Swing Night! Cindy and Terry teach East Coast Swing lessons beginning at 6:30, then Lindy Hop at 8:00. The first Thursday of the month is basics class, $9/$7. Note: Every Thursday after the first Thursday, the classes feature some easier and some more challenging sequences. Get all the details at www.tcswing.com/lessons.htm, www.tapestryfolkdance.org LATE NIGHT SWING DANCE w/DJ Terry Gardner at Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, 10 p.m.-2a.m., $6/$4/$2 with paid lesson, www.tapestryfolkdance.org, CHALLENGE CONTRA (BEAU FARMER) at Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, 7:30-10:30, $9/$7, www.tapestryfolkdance.org STOCKCAR NAMED DESIRE (blues, jazz, swing and rockabilly) at Minnesota Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, DJ at 7:30, lesson at 8, dance 9-1, free, www.minnesotamusiccafe.com, www.stockcarnameddesire.com BIG CITY BAND (top 40 from the 70s, 80s and 90s) at Lookout Supper Club, 8672 Pineview Ln N, Maple Grove, 763-424-4365, 9-1, cover unknown, www.lookoutbarandgrill.com, www.bigcitylive.com FREE FALLIN (Tom Petty cover band) at the Bayside Grille, 687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, 9:30-1, no cover, 952-470-8439, www.bayviewevent.com, PRIOR AVENUE (R & B dance band) at The Junction, 901 Cedar Ave, Mpls, 612-338-9950, 8:30-12:30, cover unknown, www.whiskeyjunction.com, www.myspace.com/prioravenue DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS (blues, roots, jazz) at The Narrows Saloon, 3380 Shoreline Drive, Navarre (Co. Rd. 15 just west of Co. Rd.19), 952-471-3352, 9-1, no cover, www.myspace.com/davinaandthevagabonds, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, THE UNDERACHIEVERS at The Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in Maple Grove, 8:30-12:30, no cover, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, VIBRO CHAMPS at Famous Dave’s in Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 9-12, $3, www.famousdaves.com, JASON PAULSON AND THE WHISKEY PROPHETS and THE CAROLINAS at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood (11th Street and Glenwood), Mpls, dance 9:30-1, $5, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com, THE NEW CONGRESS (rock, R & B) at Bunker’s Music Bar and Grill, 761 Washington Ave. N, Mpls, 612-338-8188, 9:15-1, $5, www.bunkersmusic.com PORK CHOP (rockin blues) at P D Pappy's, 422 E Mulberry St. Stillwater MN, 55082, 651-430-1147, 9-1, cover, www.pdpappysonline.com, www.porkchopband.com DJ SARGE at Bogart’s Place, Apple Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett Ave S, Apple Valley, music at 9-12, no cover, www.bogartsplace.com, GIRLS NIGHT OUT – DANCING TO CDs at GB Leighton’s Pickle Park and Music Bar, 7820 University Ave. N.E., Fridley 763-786-1515, 9:30-1:30, no cover, www.gbleightonspicklepark.com DJ DANCE at Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, 952-469-5200, 9:30-1:30, no cover, www.babesmusicbar.com, FRIDAY, JULY 4 – ***DUE TO HOLIDAY WEEKEND, SUGGEST CALLING FIRST TO CONFIRM***SWAMPFEST with BAYOU GRENOUILLE (cajun dance band) and the FAUX PLAYBOYS at the Big River Room (Black Horse), 34648 Homer Road, Winona, MN, 507, 452-8277, lesson at 8, music 8:30-12, $10 door/$8 advance, www.bigriverroom.com, for more information: Maureenmullen@earthlink.net ST ANTHONY MAIN 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL - ORANGE WHIP (variety, dance, rock; main stage, 7-10) and SUMMIT AVENUE (pop, mellow blues; courtyard stage, 7:30-10:30) at the St Anthony Main Music Series, between Tuggs and Vics, on Main Street, Mpls, free, www.saintanthonymain.com/musiccalender.shtml, www.orange-whip.com, www.summitave.com Roseville Big Band (Swing; 7:30-8:30) followed by the Roseville Community Band at 9 at Roseville Central Park Bandshell, corner of Lexington and Co. Rd. C, Roseville, free, www.rosevillebigband.org fireworks at dusk Lamont Cranston (blues) at Hazelwood Park, 1663 Co. Road C, Maplewood, 6-10, free, www.lamontcranston.com, www.maplewoodmn.govoffice.com EDEN PRAIRIE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION with the POWER OF 10 (funky soul, R and B) at Bloomington Summer Festival, Normandale Lake Amphitheater, near 80th Street and Normandale Blvd, starts at 8, no cover, www.myspace.com/powerof10band POP WAGNER (folk, blues and cowboy songs) open for GLENN OHRLIN (singing cowboy) at The Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, 6-8, $12 door/$10 in advance, www.minneapoliseagles34.org, www.popwagner.com, or call 612-817-5898 CHMIELEWSKI Polka Band, 1pm-6pm. COUNTRY DIAMONDS, 11am-3pm, Osowki's Flea Market, Monticello MN. T ALBERT LLOYD BAND (blues toned rock and R n B dance music) at Neumann’s Bar, 2531 East 7th Ave, North St. Paul, 651-770-6020; 9-1, free, www.Neumannsbar.com, www.talbertlloydandthekingpins.com THE BUTANES (R & B, blues, NOLA) at McMahon's Pub, 3001 E Lake Street, Mpls., 9-1, free, www.thebutanes.com DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS (blues, roots, jazz) at The Times Bar and Cafe, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 9:30-1, free, 612-617-8098, www.timesbarandcafe.com, www.myspace.com/davinaandthevagabonds THE R-FACTOR (70s, 80s, disco) at The Narrows Saloon, 3380 Shoreline Drive, Navarre (Co. Rd. 15 just west of Co. Rd.19), 952-471-3352, 9-1, cover, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, www.therfactor.com The Narrows North – NO MUSIC, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in Maple Grove, 9-1, cover, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, NO DANCE PARTY at Cheek to Cheek Ballroom Dance Studio, tonight, info@cheektocheekdancestudio.com, www.cheektocheekdancestudio.com (3rd Friday only in July) CLUB SALSERO (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha, Samba, and Rumba) at the Social Dance Studio, 3742 – 23rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, 612-353-4445, group lesson at 8, dance 9-12, $10, www.socialdancestudio.com, NO SALSA FUSION DANCE PARTY at Cinema Ballroom, 1560 St. Clair Av, St. Paul, 651-699-5910, www.cinemaballroom.com SALSA (DJ) at Picosa Restaurant, 65 Main Street, Mpls, 612-746-3970, music at 9:30, $5, www.picosarestaurant.com, free (validated) parking at Riverplace Garage, 30 Second St NE SALSA NIGHT (DJ) at Dixie’s on Grand, 695 Grand Ave, St Paul, 651-222-7345, 10-1, no cover, www.dixiesongrand.com INTERNATIONAL FOLKDANCE with Ren Tawil beginning and intermediate at Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, 7:30-8:45; Requests 8:45-11:30pm, $7/$5 members FMI: 612-722-2914, www.tapestryfolkdance.org Large hall. JASON RICCI AND NEW BLOOD (blues, rock, funk) at Famous Dave’s in Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 9-1, $5, www.famousdaves.com, THE NEW PRIMATIVES (World Beat, Reggae) at the Bayside Grille, 687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, 9:30-1, no cover, 952-470-8439, www.bayviewevent.com, www.new-primitives.com FRONT PORCH SWINGING LIQUOR PIGS (country, blues, folk, rock, and pop tunes at 7) and X-BOYS (at 9) at The Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, 7-12, free, suggested $5 donation or more, www.minneapoliseagles34.org, www.liquorpigs.com, TRAILER TRASH (honky tonk) at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood (11th Street and Glenwood), Mpls, dance 9-1, $6, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com, www.trailertrashmusic.com CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY - Bunker’s Music Bar and Grill, 761 Washington Ave. N, Mpls, 612-338-8188, www.bunkersmusic.com, CROW (National recording artist) with JACOB MARTIN BAND opening at Minnesota Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9-2, cover, www.minnesotamusiccafe.com, ELECTRIC EYE and JAILBREAK (tribute bands) at GB Leighton’s Pickle Park and Music Bar, 7820 University Ave. N.E., Fridley 763-786-1515, 9:30-1:30, call for cover, www.gbleightonspicklepark.com, TONY SIMS BAND (country, blues, pop) at P D Pappy's, 422 E Mulberry St. Stillwater MN, 55082, 651-430-1147, 9-1, cover, www.pdpappysonline.com, www.tonysimsband.com ROCK IT SCIENCE (80s and 90s Pop) at Bogart’s Place, Apple Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett Ave S, Apple Valley, music at 9:30, $6, www.bogartsplace.com, www.members.aol.com/rockit4ever BLUE VOODOO with THE CHOPPERS (classic and party rock) at The Junction, 901 Cedar Ave, Mpls, 612-338-9950, 9:30-1:30, cover unknown, www.whiskeyjunction.com, www.thechoppers.com IZZY DUNFORE & DJ FATE at the Black Dawg Bar and Grille, 3120 Hwy 13, Burnsville, 9-12, cover, 952-277-0197, www.blackdawggrille.com, www.myspace.com/izzydunfore FLATERATE (rock) at Babe’s Restaurant and Lounge, 20685 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, 952-469-5200, 9:30-1:30, no cover, www.babesmusicbar.com, www.myspace.com/flatratemusic CANCELED FOR JULY - TANGO SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER MILONGA at Sontes, 4 3rd St SW, Rochester, 507-292-1628, 8:30-9:30 lesson, 9:30-1 dance, $10/$7 members; www.sontes.com, http://tangosocietyofrochester.googlepages.com/ BIG CITY BAND (top 40 from the 70s, 80s and 90s) at the Pilot House Restaurant, 117 Broad St N, Prescott, WI, 715-262-3221, 10-2, cover unknown, www.bigcitylive.com SATURDAY, JULY 5AXIS MUNDI (Contemporary World Beat Jazz) at the St Anthony Main Music Series, between Tuggs and Vics, 219 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, 7:30-10:30, free, www.saintanthonymain.com/musiccalender.shtml, www.glenhelgeson.com WHITESIDEWALLS (50s and 60s, rock; a TGIS Singles dance) at the Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Highway 55, Medina 763-478-6661, free lesson at 7:30, dance 8:30-12:30, $12 www.medinaentertainment.com, www.tgisdances.com, www.whitesidewalls.com METRO VARIETY DANCE FOR ALL DANCERS – canceled due to holiday weekend. FIRST SATURDAY AFTERNOON CEILI DANCE at Dubliner Pub, 2162 University Avenue, St Paul, 2 to 5 pm, free, the dances are taught and called by Paul McCluskey, www.irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html DAVE BURKHART (acoustic solo) at P D Pappy's, 422 E Mulberry St. Stillwater MN, 55082, 651-430-1147, 3-6, cover, www.pdpappysonline.com, FIRST SATURDAY SWING DANCE – STEVE CLARKE AND THE WORKING STIFFS (Swing) at Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, swing dance lesson with Cindy and Terry at 7:30, dance 8:30-12:30, $10/$8, FMI: 612-722-2914, www.tapestryfolkdance.org, www.mouldyfigs.com SATURDAY NIGHT COUNTRY DANCING AT STARKS (DJ Bob Wood) at Starks Saloon, 3125 Dodd Rd (Hwy 55 & Dodd Road, one mile off 494) in Eagan, 8-12:30, $5, www.starks-saloon.com CHMIELEWSKI Polka Band, 1pm-6pm. COUNTRY DIAMONDS, 11am-3pm, Osowki's Flea Market, Monticello MN. T ALBERT LLOYD BAND (blues toned rock and R n B dance music) at The Valley Lounge, Sports Pub & Grill, Highway 13 & Yankee Doodle Road, Eagan, MN, 651-454-2760, 9-1, free, www.talbertlloydandthekingpins.com ARMADILLO JUMP BAND (jump blues) at Inn Kahoots, 45 Hamel Rd in Hamel (Medina), 763-478-6070, 9:30-1:30, free, www.armadillojump.com, jazz with DEBBIE DUNCAN at The Times Bar and Cafe, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 9:30-1, free, 612-617-8098, www.timesbarandcafe.com, MN BARKING DUCKS (blues, R & B, rock, jazz) at Neumann’s Bar, 2531 East 7th Ave, North St. Paul, 651-770-6020; 9-1, free, www.Neumannsbar.com, www.mnbarkingducks.com ROY ROGERS BAND (rock and blues) at the Blue Fox Bar and Grill, 3833 N Lexington Ave, Arden Hills, 651-483-6000, 9-1, $, www.bluefoxgrill.com, www.royrogersrockandbluesrevue.com SOUL TIGHT COMMITTEE (R n B, rock and soul) at Santorini Taverna and Grill, 9920 Wayzata Blvd, St Louis Park, 952) 546-6722, 9:30-12:30, no cover, www.soultight.com SALSABROSA (Latin mix) at Picosa Restaurant, 65 Main Street, Minneapolis, 612-746-3970, 9:30-1, cover unknown, www.picosarestaurant.com, www.salsabrosa.net free (validated) parking at Riverplace Garage, 30 Second St NE DAVID ROSTS MILONGA EN EL ALMA (Argentine tango dance) at Four Seasons Dance Studio, 1637 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, use the alley entrance by Cafe Lurcat, 9-1, $7/$5, call 612-342-0902 or email rebecca@4seasonsdance.com or visit www.4seasonsdance.com, www.mntango.org BYOB and light snacks and beverages available for purchase. JAM FACTORY at Famous Dave’s in Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 9-1, $5, www.famousdaves.com THE GOOD, THE BAD, and THE FUNKY (R n B) at Minnesota Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9-2, cover, www.minnesotamusiccafe.com, www.goodbadfunky.com RETRACTIONS (R & B, classic rock) at The Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, 8-12, free, suggested $5 donation or more, www.minneapoliseagles34.org, www.theretractions.com JOHNNY RAWLS (blues) at The Narrows Saloon, 3380 Shoreline Drive, Navarre (Co. Rd. 15 just west of Co. Rd.19), 952-471-3352, 9-1, cover, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, www.johnnyrawlsblues.com 20 STORIES HIGH (rock, reggae) at The Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in Maple Grove, 8:30-12:30, cover, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, BELFAST COWBOYS (Van Morrison Tribute) with THE COPPERHEADS opening at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood (11th Street and Glenwood), Mpls, dance 9-1, $6, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com, www.belfastcowboys.com BRANDON SCOTT SELLNER (pop, rock, R&B) at the Bayside Grille, 687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, 9:30-1, no cover, 952-470-8439, www.bayviewevent.com, www.myspace.com/brandonscottsellner CURTIS AND THE KICKS (bourbon smooth blues) at The Junction, 901 Cedar Ave, Mpls, 612-338-9950, 9:30-1:30, cover unknown, www.whiskeyjunction.com, www.curtisbluz.com HOOKERS AND BLOW (R & B, Soul) at Bunker’s Music Bar and Grill, 761 Washington Ave. N, Mpls, 612-338-8188, 9:15-1, $6, www.bunkersmusic.com, www.hookersandblow.org PRIVATE PARTY at GB Leighton’s Pickle Park and Music Bar, 7820 University Ave. N.E., Fridley 763-786-1515 www.gbleightonspicklepark.com, FLATERATE (rock) at Primetime Sports Bar and Grill, 14103 Irving Ave S, MN 55337, 952-435-6111, 9:30-1, cover unknown, www.primetimeburnsville.com, www.myspace.com/flatratemusic SINGERS ON BARSTOOLS at Black Dawg Bar and Grille, 3120 Hwy 13, Burnsville, 9-12, cover, 952-277-0197, www.blackdawggrille.com, www.myspace.com/thesobs TONY SIMS BAND (country, blues, pop) at P D Pappy's, 422 E Mulberry St. Stillwater MN, 55082, 651-430-1147, 9-1, cover, www.pdpappysonline.com, www.tonysimsband.com THE CHOPPERS (classic and party rock) at Arizonas Restaurant and Lounge, 1244 Canterbury Avenue, Shakopee, 952-403-9106, 9-12:30, $5, www.arizonas.com, www.thechoppers.com UNDER THE COVERS (classic pop and rock) at Throwbacks Grille and Bar, 1690 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, 651-379-9211, 9:30-1:30, cover, www.throwbacksbar.com, www.myspace.com/underthecoversmpls CASABLANCA ORCHESTRA (CBO; swing, rock, R n B) at Bogart’s Place, Apple Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett Ave S, Apple Valley, music at 9:30, $7, www.bogartsplace.com, www.cbomusic.com DJ DANCE PARTY at Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, 952-469-5200, 9:30-1:30, no cover, www.babesmusicbar.com, JACK KNIFE AND THE SHARPS (Swing, Rockabilly) at Larson’s Barn, 47987 - 240th Ave, McGregor MN 55760, 218-426-3648, 8-12, $10, www.larsonsbarn.com, www.jackknifesharps.com POWER OF 10 (funky soul, R and B) at 331 Club, 7381 Airport Drive SW, Rochester, Minnesota 8:30-12:30, cover unknown, www.powerof10.com BIG CITY BAND (top 40 from the 70s, 80s and 90s) at the Pilot House Restaurant, 117 Broad St N, Prescott, WI, 715-262-3221, 10-2, cover unknown, www.bigcitylive.com SUNDAY, JULY 6 THE SOUTHSIDE ACES (traditional New Orleans jazz) at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, 2-5, free, www.southsideaces.com, www.minneapolisparks.com/documents/activities/concerts/lake_harriet.pdf PAUL MAYASICH AND MICK STERLING at St Anthony Main Outdoor Plaza, between Tuggs and Vics in Mpls, 5-8, free, www.saintanthonymain.com/musiccalender.shtml, www.benderheads.com, www.micksterling.com CHRISTINE ROSHOLT QUINTET (jazz, swing) at Como Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, 651-266-6400, 7-8:30, no cover, www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=4504, www.christinerosholt.com COUNTRY JAM with COUNTRY DOCTORS at The Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, 3-7, no cover, suggested donation $5 or more, www.minneapoliseagles34.org, BLUEGRASS SUNDAY featuring PICKIN UP STEAM at Neumann’s Bar & Grill, 2531 East 7th Ave, North St. Paul, 651-770-6020, 4-8, free, www.neumannsbar.com, Bayou Grenouille (new local Cajun band with Matt & Betsy Niel, Adam Kiesling, Maureen Mullen and friends) at the Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245, dance 8-11, $5, Flory Katz, Deb Clark, Wendell Carroll and Linda Reiss, and Sue Kaufman provide dance lessons between 7 and 7:45. Lessons will be either Cajun or Zydeco depending on the band. www.halftimecajun.com, www.myspace.com/mattneilfiddle TWIN CITIES REBELS SWING DANCE at the Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St), 612-729-4469, free lesson at 7, dance 7:30-10:30, $10/$6 members, hotline – 952-941-0906, www.minneapoliseagles34.org, www.tcrebels.com CANCELED – HOLIDAY WEEKEND - JERRY O'HAGAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA (swing, waltz, foxtrot, rumba, cha-cha, samba, tango and more) with CHARMIN MICHELLE at the Cinema Ballroom, 1560 St Clair Avenue, St Paul, 651-699 – 5910, www.cinemaballroom.com. www.jerryoh.com MANDRAGORA TANGO ORCHESTRA (Argentine tango) at the Loring Pasta Bar, 327-14th Av SE, Dinkytown, Mpls, 6-10:30, free, 612-378-4849, www.mntango.org, www.mandragoratango.com WHITESIDEWALLS, 2pm-6pm. BOBBY HOULE (next best thing to Johnnie Cash), 10am-3pm, Osowki's Flea Market, Monticello MN. GYPSY JAZZ with TWIN CITIES HOT CLUB (music of Django Reinhardt) at The Times Bar and Cafe, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 8-11, free, 612-617-8098, www.twincitieshotclub.com, www.timesbarandcafe.com OPEN BLUES JAM WITH MOSES OAKLAND at Famous Dave’s in Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 8-11, free, www.famousdaves.com ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE (with George Ehrenberg & Cecil’s Harp) at Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, 6-9, $6, FMI: 612-722-2914, www.tapestryfolkdance.org KURT JORGENSEN BAND (rock, blues and soul) at P D Pappy's, 422 E Mulberry St. Stillwater MN, 55082, 651-430-1147, 9-1, cover unknown, www.pdpappysonline.com, www.kurtjorgensen.com WOMEN AGAINST MILITARY MADNESS FUNDRAISER with SUSAN COWSILL, GOSPEL GOSSIP and RICH ROBOT at the Minnesota Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 5-7, donation/cover; followed by Bobby Vandel Band at 8, no cover, www.myspace.com/bobbyvandellband, www.minnesotamusiccafe.com LOVE SONGS FOR ANGRY MEN at The Narrows Saloon, 3380 Shoreline Drive, Navarre (Co. Rd. 15 just west of Co. Rd.19), 952-471-3352, 8-12, free, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, www.myspace.com/angrymen GLBT COUNTRY BARN DANCE NIGHT (DJ music) at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood (11th Street and Glenwood), Mpls, lesson 7-8, dance 8-11, no cover, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com DR MAMBOS COMBO (rock, R & B) at Bunker’s Music Bar and Grill, 761 Washington Ave. N, Mpls, 612-338-8188, 9:15-1, $5, www.bunkersmusic.com SIN NIGHT (DJ Sarge) at Bogart’s Place, Apple Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett Ave S, Apple Valley, music at 9:30, $3, www.bogartsplace.com, MONDAY, JULY 7MONDAY NIGHT SQUARE DANCE at The Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, 7:30-10:30, $5 (first Mondays), www.minneapoliseagles34.org, ACME JAZZ COMPANY (big band) in Shamrock room at O’Gara’s Bar and Grill, 164 North Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, 651-644-3333, 7:30-10, no cover, www.ogaras.com LISA WENGER BAND (blues, roots music, soul; blues jam) at Minnesota Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9-2, no cover, www.minnesotamusiccafe.com, www.myspace.com/thelisawengerband BOB BINGHAM & GORDON THORNE at Famous Dave’s in Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 8-11, no cover, www.famousdaves.com BECKY THOMPSON AND OLD SCHOOL (classic country) at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood Ave N, near downtown Mpls, 612-338-9491, 8:30-11:30, no cover, www.leesliquorlounge.com, www.beckythompsonandoldschool.com, JUD’S NEW HARMONY (acoustic Mondays) at Bogart’s Place, Apple Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett Ave S, Apple Valley, music at 9-11, free, www.bogartsplace.com, www.myspace.com/jnhband DR MAMBOS COMBO (rock, R & B) at Bunker’s Music Bar and Grill, 761 Washington Ave. N, Mpls, 612-338-8188, 9:15-1, $6, www.bunkersmusic.com THE LOST MARBLES (rock, folk rock, funk) at The Junction, 901 Cedar Ave, Mpls, 612-338-9950, 8:30-12:30, no cover, www.whiskeyjunction.com, www.myspace.com/thelostmarbles TUESDAY, JULY 8 AFTERNOON DANCE with JULIE LEE AND DON ROERS – 70TH BIRTHDAY BASH at the Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Highway 55, Medina 763-478-6661, 1-5, $, www.medinaentertainment.com ROCKIN HOLLYWOODS (50s-60s Rock) - NINE TUESDAY NIGHTS OF MUSIC, FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT AND DANCE (high energy Cajun dance music) at the Minnesota History Center, 345 Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, lessons 6:30-7, music 6:30-8, free, on the terrace overlooking downtown St Paul, for more information: http://www.mnhs.org/historycenter/index.htm, www.rockinhollywoods.com POP WAGNER (folk, blues and cowboy songs) AND THE TWIN CITY PLAYBOYS (old school country and Cajun from SW Louisiana and SE Texas) at The Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, 7:30-10:30, free, suggested $5 donation or more, www.minneapoliseagles34.org, www.popwagner.com, www.tcplayboys.com RIVER CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA at South St Paul VFW Gallagher-Hansen Post 295, 111 South Concord, South St Paul, 651-455-1505, 7-10, free, www.rivercityjazz.org, suggest calling first STAN BANN BIG BAND in Shamrock room at O’Gara’s Bar and Grill, 164 North Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, 651-644-3333, 8-11, no cover, www.ogaras.com, www.stanbann.com CHRISTINE ROSHOLT QUARTET (jazz, swing) at Babalu Restaurant, 800 Washington Ave, Mpls, 612-746-3158, 8-11, no cover, http://babalu.us/index.html, www.christinerosholt.com PAUL MAYASICH, DAN NEWTON and TOM WELLS at Hollihan's Irish Pub, 2160 3rd St, White Bear Lake, 651-429-0280, 7:30-11:30, cover unknown, www.benderheads.com, www.daddysqueeze.com JAY BEE AND THE ROUTINE FEATURING JELLY BEAN JOHNSON at Minnesota Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9-2, no cover, www.minnesotamusiccafe.com THE SINGER SHOWCASE hosted by LORI DOKKEN at The Times Bar and Cafe, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, begins at 7:00at, free, www.timesbarandcafe.com SENSACION LATINA (salsa) at Famous Dave’s in Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 9-12, $5, www.famousdaves.com INTERNATIONAL REGGAE ALLSTARS at Bunker’s Music Bar and Grill, 761 Washington Ave. N, Mpls, 612-338-8188, 9-1, $5, www.bunkersmusic.com ACOUSTIC DEATH ORCHESTRA and BEN COOK-FELTZ at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood Ave N, near downtown Mpls, 612-338-9491, 8:30-11:30, no cover, www.leesliquorlounge.com, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 GYPSY MANIA QUARTET (music of Django Reinhart and Stephanne Grappelli) at Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive, St Louis Park, 952-924-2540, 7-8:15, free, www.stlouispark.org, www.glenhelgeson.com, SWANEE BEACH (blues, early rock and more) at Mancini’s Char House and Lounge, 531 West Seventh Street, St Paul, 651-224-7345, 7:30-11:30, free, www.mancinis.com, www.swaneesmusic.com THE BUTANES (Blues, R & B) often with WILLIE WALKER at The Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, 7:30-10, suggested $5 donation or more, www.minneapoliseagles34.org, www.thebutanes.com SALSA HAPPY HOUR at Picosa Restaurant, 65 Main Street, Mpls, 612-746-3970, lesson at 5:30 by Social Dance Studio, dancing 6-9, free, www.picosarestaurant.com, free (validated) parking at Riverplace Garage, 30 Second St NE COUNTRY DANCING (DJ Bob Wood) at Starks Saloon, 3125 Dodd Rd (Hwy 55 & Dodd Road, one mile off 494) in Eagan, 651-454-8251, 8-11:30, $5, www.starks-saloon.com THE WOLVERINES JAZZ TRIO with NICHOLA MILLER at The Times Bar and Cafe, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 8-10:30, free, www.timesbarandcafe.com ROCKABILLY SWING COUNTY NOLA with DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS (blues, roots, jazz) at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood (11th Street and Glenwood), Mpls, free swing dance lessons w/Shannon Butler 8-8:45, dance 9:30-1, free, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com, www.myspace.com/davinaandthevagabonds MARK STARY AND DAN NEALE (Country, Rock, Folk Rock) at The Narrows Saloon, 3380 Shoreline Drive, Navarre (Co. Rd. 15 just west of Co. Rd.19), 952-471-3352, 8:30-12:30, no cover, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, www.myspace.com/markstary CASABLANCA ORCHESTRA (CBO) (swing, rock, R n B) at the Redstone American Grill, 8000 Eden Road, Eden Prairie, 952-903-9500, 9-1, cover unknown, www.cbomusic.com, www.redstonegrill.com BRANDON SCOTT SELLNER (pop, rock, R&B) Minnesota Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, 9-2, free, www.minnesotamusiccafe.com, www.myspace.com/brandonscottsellner SONIC JONES at Famous Dave’s in Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 8-11, free, www.famousdaves.com, MARTIN ZELLAR (acoustic solo) in Shamrock room at O’Gara’s Bar and Grill, 164 North Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, 651-644-3333, 9-11, no cover (tip jar), www.ogaras.com, www.martinzellar.com GEL (alternative) at Bogart’s Place, Apple Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett Ave S, Apple Valley, music at 9:30, $3, www.bogartsplace.com, www.gelcentral.com STRANGE DAZE (rock, alternative) at Primetime Sports Bar and Grill, 14103 Irving Ave S, Burnsville, MN 55337, 952-435-6111, 9:30-1, cover unknown, www.primetimeburnsville.com, www.strangedaze.com
SWING DANCE at the Blue Moon Ballroom, 2030 Hwy
14 East, Rochester, MN 55904, 507-288-0556, dancing 7-10, $5,
www.bluemoonballroom.net THURSDAY, JULY 10 THE TWIN CITY PLAYBOYS (old school country and Cajun from SW Louisiana and SE Texas) at Bryant Square Park, 3101 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, 7-8:30, free, www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/activities/concerts/bryant_square.pdf, www.tcplayboys.com SUEDE BABY (roots, jazz, pop) at Marketfest at Kowalski’s Gazebo Stage, Railroad Park, and THE CRUISERS (50s and 60s rock and roll) at Qwest 3rd Street Stage (3rd and Banning) downtown White Bear Lake, 6-9, free, www.marketfest.org, ARGENTINE TANGO at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, 7:30-9:10, no cover, www.minneapolisparks.com/documents/activities/concerts/lake_harriet.pdf demos and open dancing 80s MUSIC EXPLOSION (POP ROCKS BAND) at Normandale Lake Bandshell, 5901 W. 84th Street in Bloomington, 6-9:30, free, www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/dept/commserv/parkrec/programs/artnpark/celtic.htm MISTER ROLLS (New Orleans R n B, Blues, Funk, swinging piano boogies, early rock) at The Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis 612-729-4469, 8-10:30, free, suggested $5 donation or more, www.minneapoliseagles34.org, SWANEE BEACH (roots blues, early rock and jazz) at Mancini’s Char House and Lounge, 531 West Seventh Street, St Paul, 651-224-7345, 8-12, free, www.mancinis.com, www.swaneesmusic.com SWING NIGHT with MN JAZZ ORCHESTRA at Wabasha Street Caves, 215 Wabasha St S, Saint Paul, 7-10, $7 (free lesson at 6:15), 651-224-1191, www.wabashastreetcaves.com SALSA DEL SOUL (Latin) at The Times Bar and Cafe, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 9:30-12, free www.salsadelsoul.com, www.timesbarandcafe.com SALSA (DJ) at Picosa Restaurant, 65 Main Street, Mpls, 612-746-3970, music at 9, $5, www.picosarestaurant.com, free (validated) parking at Riverplace Garage, 30 Second St NE Lamont Cranston (blues) at McMahon's Pub, 3001 E Lake Street, Mpls, 612-722-1377, 8-12, free, www.mcmahonsirishpub.net, www.lamontcranston.com RICH AND THE RESISTORS at Mancini’s Char House and Lounge, 531 West Seventh Street, St Paul, 651-224-7345, 8-12, free, www.mancinis.com, STOCKCAR NAMED DESIRE (blues, jazz, swing and rockabilly) at Minnesota Music Cafe, 499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, DJ at 7:30, lesson at 8, dance 9-1, free, www.minnesotamusiccafe.com, www.stockcarnameddesire.com KEN VALDEZ (rock, latin, soul) at the Bayside Grille, 687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, 9:30-1, no cover, 952-470-8439, www.bayviewevent.com, www.myspace.com/kenvaldez DAN TEDESCO at The Junction, 901 Cedar Ave, Mpls, 612-338-9950, 8:30-12:30, cover unknown, www.whiskeyjunction.com, PAUL MAYASICH AND THE BENDERHEADS (originals, blues, roots) at Washington Square Bar and Grill, 4639 Lake Ave N., White Bear Lake, 651-407-7162, 9-12, free, www.benderheads.com LATE NIGHT SWING DANCE w/DJ Terry Gardner at Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, 10 p.m.-2a.m., $6/$4/$2 with paid lesson, www.tapestryfolkdance.org 40 WATT BULB (acoustic, roots, alternative) at The Narrows Saloon, 3380 Shoreline Drive, Navarre (Co. Rd. 15 just west of Co. Rd.19), 952-471-3352, 8:30-12:30, no cover, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, www.myspace.com/fortywattbulbband KURT JORGENSEN BAND (rock, blues and soul) at The Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in Maple Grove, 8:30-12:30, no cover, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, www.kurtjorgensen.com THE FLYING A’S (Americana, roots, rockabilly; Austin, TX) and DRAGICH AND THE POLEMICS at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood (11th Street and Glenwood), Mpls, dance 9-1, $5, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com, www.myspace.com/theflyinas DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS (blues, roots, jazz) at Famous Dave’s in Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 9-12, $3, www.famousdaves.com, www.myspace.com/davinaandthevagabonds The Dweebs (rock, 50s to today) at P D Pappy's, 422 E Mulberry St. Stillwater MN, 55082, 651-430-1147, 9-1, cover, www.pdpappysonline.com, www.thedweebs.com DJ CHRIS CASTLE at Bogart’s Place, Apple Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett Ave S, Apple Valley, music at 9-12, no cover, www.bogartsplace.com, THE NEW CONGRESS (rock, R & B) at Bunker’s Music Bar and Grill, 761 Washington Ave. N, Mpls, 612-338-8188, 9:15-1, $5, www.bunkersmusic.com GIRLS NIGHT OUT – DANCING TO CDs at GB Leighton’s Pickle Park and Music Bar, 7820 University Ave. N.E., Fridley 763-786-1515, 9:30-1:30, no cover, www.gbleightonspicklepark.com PINK SOX DISEASE with SHERBETTY (rock) at Babe’s Music Bar, 20685 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, 952-469-5200, 9:30-1:30, no cover, www.babesmusicbar.com, www.isound.com/sherbetty in the tent
FRIDAY, JULY 11 MACY’S DAY OF MUSIC at Peavey Plaza, 11th & Nicollet Mall, Mpls, www.minnesotaorchestra.org/new_home/index.cfm, Noon-?, free. Bands include: AXIS MUNDI (Contemporary World Beat Jazz – 5 piece band) 3-3:45 www.glenhelgeson.com; DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS (blues, roots, jazz) 6-7, www.myspace.com/davinaandthevagabonds DAZY HEAD MAZY (rootsy pop rock) at the St Anthony Main Music Series, between Tuggs and Vics, on Main Street, Minneapolis, 7:30-10:30, free, www.saintanthonymain.com/musiccalender.shtml, www.dazyheadmazy.com SOUL TIGHT COMMITTEE (R n B, rock and soul) at P D Pappy's, 422 E Mulberry St. Stillwater MN, 55082, 651-430-1147, 9-1, cover, www.pdpappysonline.com, www.soultight.com HONEYSUCKLE ROSE (30s European jazz music) part of the TWIN CITIES BALBOA FESTIVAL at the Mermaid Event Center, 2200 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN, 9-1, with DJ music 1-2, requires weekend dance ticket $49 (good for 3 nights), www.tcbal.com JERRY O'HAGAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA (swing, waltz, foxtrot, rumba, cha-cha, samba, tango and more) at the Shakopee Ballroom and Banquet Hall, 2400 East 4th Ave, Shakopee, 952-445-0412, free lesson at 7:30, dance 8:30-11:30, $, www.shakopeeballroom.com. www.jerryoh.com WESTBOUND (country) at the Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Highway 55, Medina 763-478-6661, 8:30-12:30, $5 or free with Hamel Rodeo button, www.medinaentertainment.com, RICH AND THE RESISTORS at Mancini’s Char House and Lounge, 531 West Seventh Street, St Paul, 651-224-7345, 8-12, free, www.mancinis.com, swing with Vic Volare and The Volare Lounge Orchestra (Swing) at The Times Bar and Cafe, 201 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 9:30-1, free, 612-617-8098, www.timesbarandcafe.com, www.vicvolare.biz CAFE BAILAR DANCE - CANCELED TONIGHT - to support the Twin Cities Open Ballroom Dance competition) at the Retro Ballroom of On Your Toes Dance Center, 5810 W 36th St, St Louis Park, www.cafebailar.com, www.retroballroom.com MN WEST COAST SWING DANCE (MWCSDC) at the B-Dale Club, 2100 N Dale St, Roseville, just south of Highway 36 at Dale, the dance starts at 8:30 with DJ music by Loren Greenberg. There will be a lesson by Larry Ablin & Barb Johnson at 7:30 $8 for non-members/$5 Club members, 651-777-5599, www.mnwestcoastswingdanceclub.com CHRISTINE ROSHOLT TRIO (jazz, swing) at Stones, 324 S Main Street, Stillwater, 7-10, no cover, www.christinerosholt.com, www.stonesstillwater.com, THE BUTANES (R & B, blues, NOLA) at McMahon's Pub, 3001 E Lake Street, Mpls., 9:15-1, free, www.thebutanes.com INTERNATIONAL DANCE (CD music) at the Social Dance Studio, 3742 – 23rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, 612-353-4445, group lesson at 8, dance 9-12, $10, www.socialdancestudio.com SALSA (DJ) at Picosa Restaurant, 65 Main Street, Mpls, 612-746-3970, music at 9:30, $5, www.picosarestaurant.com, free (validated) parking at Riverplace Garage, 30 Second St NE SALSA NIGHT (DJ) at Dixie’s on Grand, 695 Grand Ave, St Paul, 651-222-7345, 10-1, no cover, www.dixiesongrand.com RICH AND THE RESISTORS at Mancinis Char House and Lounge, 531 West Seventh Street, St Paul, 651-224-7345, 8:30-12:30, cover unknown, www.mancinis.com, MILONGA FLOR DE LUNA (Argentine Tango milonga) at Four Seasons Dance Studio, 1637 Hennepin Ave, Mpls, entrance in alley, around the corner from Cafe Lurcat, 9:30-1, $7, 612-342-0902, www.mntango.org www.4seasonsdance.com INTERNATIONAL FOLKDANCE with Terry McGibbon and Nairy Digris at Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, 7:30-8:45; Requests 8:45-11:30pm, $7/$5 members FMI: 612-722-2914, www.tapestryfolkdance.org RETRACTIONS (R & B, classic rock) at Castaway’s, 21900 Minnetonka Blvd., Excelsior, 952-474-6260, 9-12, cover unknown, www.stalbansboathouse.com, www.theretractions.com TIM SIGLER (Americana and country) at the Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245, 9-1, cover, www.halftimerec.com, www.timsigler.com CROW (rock) at Famous Dave’s in Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 9-1, $5, www.famousdaves.com, MILITARY SPECIAL, MUTE ERA, and DANCE BAND (hip hop) at Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 101 Glenwood (11th Street and Glenwood), Mpls, dance 9-1, $6, 612-338-9491, www.leesliquorlounge.com, www.myspace.com/mydanceband Cocktail Stevie and The Table Rockers (Country/Rock n Roll) at the Blue Fox Bar and Grill, 3833 N Lexington Ave, Arden Hills, 651-483-6000, 9-1, $, www.wirthentertainment.com/cocktail_stevie_and_the_tableroc.htm, www.bluefoxgrill.com, FRONT PORCH SWINGING LIQUOR PIGS (country, blues, folk, rock, and pop tunes at 7) and TRAILER TRASH (honky tonk) (at 9) at The Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th Ave S and 25th St.) 612-729-4469, 7-12, free, suggested $5 donation or more, www.minneapoliseagles34.org, www.liquorpigs.com, www.trailertrashmusic.com INSIDE STRAIGHT BLUES BAND (Rhythm and Blues) the Schooner Tavern, 2901 - 27th Ave S, Mpls, 612-729-4365, 9-1, free, www.schoonertavern.com, www.insidestraightbluesband.com PORK CHOP (rockin blues) at The Junction, 901 Cedar Ave, Mpls, 612-338-9950, 9:30-1:30, cover unknown, www.whiskeyjunction.com, www.porkchopband.com STOCKCAR NAMED DESIRE (blues, jazz, swing and rockabilly) at The Narrows Saloon, 3380 Shoreline Drive, Navarre (Co. Rd. 15 just west of Co. Rd.19), 952-471-3352, 9-1, cover, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, www.stockcarnameddesire.com LOOSE CANNON (80s to current rock, pop) at The Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in Maple Grove, 8:30-12:30, cover, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, www.loosecannonrocks.com MARTIN ZELLAR AND THE HARDAWAYS with THE REX HABERMAN BAND at Bogart’s Place, Apple Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett Ave S, Apple Valley, music at 9:30, $8, www.bogartsplace.com, www.martinzellar.com JAY WALTER AND | |||||||||
