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A listing of July 2008 Twin Cities jazz club gigs in the Twin Cities follows:
  • Andiamo Boats / St. Croix, (651-430-1234), <www.andiamo-ent.com>, 525 S. Main St., Stillwater. Call for Emperors of Jazz schedule.
  • Padelford Boats / Mississippi (651-227-1100 or 800-543-3908), <www.riverrides.com>, Harriet Island, St. Paul. Call for jazz cruise info.
  • Magnolia Blossom cruise features the Dean Brewington Quartet the last Sun. each month thru October (7/27), 3-5:30 p.m., Watergate Marina, 2500 Crosby Farm Rd., St. Paul, (651) 690-2739, <magnoliablossom.net/index.htm>.
  • Acadia Cafe (612-874-8702), <acadiacafe. com>, 1931 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls. Some jazz.
  • Anita’s Café—Landmark Center (651-292-3225),, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul. Music in the Café series: 7/9, Dakota Dave Hull, 11 p.m.; Davina and the Vagabonds; 7/30, Jelloslave.
  • Arnellia’s (651-642-5975), <arnellias.com>, 1183 University Ave., St. Paul. Every Fri., Sat. & Sun., R&B and blues.
  • Artists’ Quarter (651-292-1359), < artistsquarter.com>, 408 St. Peter St., in the basement of the Hamm Building, St. Paul. (Enter on 7th Place. Parking avail. on the street & nearby ramps.) Every Mon., Green, 7-9 p.m. / Open Poetry w/ live jazz, 9 p.m., no cover (7/7, Poetry Slam, 8 p.m., $5). Every Tues., Schmidt, Wong, Meyer & Musselman, 7 p.m., followed by: (7/8, KFAI Live Show) B-3 Organ Night with The Tuesday Night Band featuring Downtown Bill Brown (B-3), Kenny Horst (drums) and Billy Franze (guitar), 9 p.m., $5. Jazz every Wed.-Sat., 9 p.m., $5-$10 cover. 7/4-6, closed; 7/9, Tanner Taylor Trio; 7/10, Gary Berg Quartet; 7/11-12, How Birds Work; 7/16, Dave Karr Quartet; 7/17, Phil Hey Quartet; 7/23, Young Musicians Showcase; 7/24, Pete Whitman’s X-tet; 7/25, Jazz for Peace Concert featuring Rick Della Ratta (6-8:30 p.m.) / Debbie Duncan (9 p.m.); 7/30, Bill Carrothers Trio.
  • Babalu 800 Washington Ave. (Mpls. Warehouse district). Every Sat., Seven Steps to Havana (Latin jazz), 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., $10 (no cover charge with dinner).
  • Bennett’s Chop and Railhouse (651-228-1408), 1305 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Every last Tues. of each month: Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz Band, 7-10 p.m.
  • Bella Sera Wine Bar Ristorante (763-425-7372), <bellaseramn.com>, 12730 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove. 7/4, Larry McDonough Trio, 8-11 p.m.; 7/5, Lee Engele, Reynold Philipsek and Jeff Brueske, 11 p.m.; 7/11, Sue Tucker with Dave Singley (guitar) & Terry Burns (bass), 8:30 -11:30 p.m.
  • Birchwood Cafe (612-722-4474), 3311 E. 25th St., Mpls. Every Mon., John Devine (7/7 & 21) or Scott Mateo Davies (6/30, 7/14 & 28), 6 p.m.
  • Bloomington Knights of Columbus (952-888-1492), 1114 American Blvd., Bloomington. 7/18, Classic Big Band & the Nostalgics (swing dance), 8 p.m.; 7/25, Paula Lammers and Cloud Nine, 8-11 p.m., $8.
  • Brix Bistro & Wine Bar (952-698-2749), <www.brixwine.com>, 4656 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park. Every Mon., Benny Weinbeck Group (instrumental); Wed., vocalist Dwight Thompson, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
  • Café Maude (612-822-5411), <cafemaude. com>, 5411 Penn Ave. S., Mpls. Music 9 p.m.-12 a.m. (Reservations suggested; no cover or reservations after 10 p.m. on Fri. & Sat.) 7/3, modern jazz w/ Adam Wozniak, bass; Nathan Hanson, sax; Tony Blonigan, guitar; and Greg Schutte, drums; 7/4, closed; 7/5, Fat Kid Wednesdays; 7/12, Lil’ Black Blondie with Tasha Baron, keys; Liz Draper, bass; Kahlil Brewington, drums; 7/18-19, Chris Morrissey Quartet; 7/25, hard bop jazz w/ Chris Thom-son, saxes; Anthony Cox, bass, J.T. Bates, drums; and Bryan Nichols, piano; 7/26, jazz trio w/ Chris Thomson, saxes;, Anthony Cox, bass; and J.T. Bates, drums.
  • Camp Bar (651-292-1844), <Camp-Bar.com>, 490 N. Robert, St. Paul. Every Wed., Aaron Keith Stewart & Jason Craft, 8-11 p.m.
  • Casper & Runyon's Shamrocks Irish Nook (651-228-9925), 995 W. 7th St., St. Paul. 7/13 & 27, Mouldy Figs, 6-9 p.m.
  • Cedar Cultural Center (612-338-2674), <www.thecedar.org>, 416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 6/29, Open Arms Minnesota presents Siyaya, (fusion of traditional African songs, opera, jazz and pop).  
  • Cherokee Sirloin Room (651-457-2729), 886 Smith Ave. W., St., Paul. Every Sat., Jeff Kartak, 8-11 p.m.
  • Cinema Ballroom (651-699-5910), 1560 St.  Clair Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun. (7/6 cancelled) ballroom dancing with Jerry O’Hagan and his Orchestra (often featuring vocalist Charmin Michelle), 7-10 p.m., $12 ($8, students).
  • The Clown Lounge at the Turf Club (651-647-0486), 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. Live Jazz Mondays, 10:30 p.m.
  • Coffee Grounds (651-644-9959), < thecoffeegrounds.net>, 1579 Hamline, Falcon Heights. Every other Sun., Open Microphone w/ Bill Hammond, 6 p.m.
  • Crave Restaurant in the Galleria (952-697-6000), <www.cravemn.com>, 3520 Galleria, Edina. (Reservations sugg.) Every Fri., live jazz, 8:30-11:30 p.m. 7/25 Laura Caviani Trio with Charmin Michelle.
  • Cue at the Guthrie (612-225-6499), In the Guthrie Theatre, 806 Second Ave., Mpls. Every Fri./Sat., jazz during and after dinner (live music, 8 p.m.-12 a.m, no cover). 6/27, 7/18 & 8/1, Arne Fogel; 6/28 & 7/26, Alicia Wiley; 7/11 & 25, Maud Hixson; 7/12, The Urban Jazz Quartet; 7/19 & 8/2, Dean Brewington Quartet.
  • D’Amico Cucina (612-338-2401), <damico. com>, 100 N. 6th St., Butler Square Bldg., Mpls. Every Fri.-Sat., Benny Weinbeck and Gordy Johnson Duo, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
  • Dakota County Steakhouse (952-435-2100), 14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Live jazz every Fri. and Sat., no cover. 7/12, Arne Fogel; 7/19, Paula Lammers, 7-11 p.m.
  • Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant (612-332-1010), <dakotacookscom>, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. (Parking at 10th & LaSalle ramp). Live jazz during Happy Hour 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Thurs., pianist Travis Anderson Trio; Fri., Jazz by Fosse with Irv Williams. 7/1, Nancy Harms 7 p.m.; 7/3, Jennifer Grimm, 7 p.m.; 7/5-6, Roomful of Blues; 7/7, The Romanian American Jazz Suite featuring saxophonists Sam Newsome and Alex Harding, pianist Lucian Ban, drummer Willard Dyson, Romanian guitarist Sorin Romanescu and bassist Arthur Balogh, 7 & 9:30 p.m.; 7/13-14, Charlie Musslewhite & Robben Ford, 7 & 9:30 p.m.; 7/17-18, Hot Club of Cowtown; 7/21-22, Kevin Mahogany sings Big Joe Turner, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Late night at the Dakota Jazz Club, every Fri. & Sat., 11:30 p.m., $5. 7/18, Kelly Rossum, Brian Wozniak, Tasha Baron, Chris Bates, & Jay Epstein.
  • Dixie’s on Grand, (651-222-7345) < dixiesongrand.com>, 695 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun., jazz brunch, 10 a.m. Music, sometimes jazz every Fri./Sat. nights. 7/12, Jack Brass Band, 10 p.m.
  • Downtowner Woodfire Grille (651-228-9500), 253 7th St. W., St. Paul. Jazz every Fri./Sat., 8 p.m. 6/28, piano/sax duet with John Devine & Jon Paquette, 8-11 p.m.; pianist Larry McDonough (7/19) with guitarist Joel Shapira, (7/30) with saxophonist Richard Terril.
  • Eagles Club (612-729-4469), < minneapoliseagles34.org>, 2507 E. 25th St., Mpls. Blue Monday (every Mon.) with Willie Murphy. 7/1, Cheap Suit Party w/ Dan Newton, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; 7/15, Café Accordion Orchestra CD release and dance, 8-11 p.m.; 7/29, Paradise Ranch w/ Jay & Bjorn Peterson, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; 7/31, Rockin’ Pinecones, 8:30-11 p.m.
  • Erte Restaurant and Peacock Lounge (612-623-4211), <ertedining.com>, 29 13th Ave. N.E., Mpls. Music, sometimes jazz, every Fri. & Sat., 7-10 p.m.
  • Famous Dave’s BBQ (612-822-9900), 3001 Hennepin Ave. S., (in Calhoun Square), Mpls. Call for blues schedule.
  • Fireside Pizza (612-869-4040), 6736 Penn. Ave. S., Richfield. Usually every Mon. & Wed., Charmin Michelle (7/2, 16, 21, 23 & 28) with Denny Malmberg and (7/7), with guest pianist Aane Fosse, 7-9 p.m., no cover.
  • French Meadow Bakery & Restaurant (612-870-7855), <www.frenchmeadow.com>, 2610 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. Every Mon., Michael Gold & Bob Ockendend (bass & guitar), 6-9 p.m.
  • Giapponese Sushi (651-578-7777), 10060 Citywalk Dr., Woodbury. Music at 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover. Jay Epstein trio: 6/27, w/ Phil Aaron, Graydon Peterson; jazz trio 7/4-5, w/Jeremy Boettcher, 7/11, w/ Tanner Taylor, , and  7/12, w/ Vinnie Rose.
  • Half Time Rec (651-488-8245) <halftimerec. com>, 1013 Front Ave., St. Paul. Free live music Tues.-Thurs., sometimes jazz or blues. 7/20, Jumbo Ya Ya, 8-11 p.m.
  • Hat Trick Lounge (651-228-1347), 134 E. 5th St., St. Paul. 9 p.m. shows, $5 cover.  7/18, Chris Cotton (blues/roots); 7/25, Fedora (jazz with a touch of lounge, Mark Chergosky, organ; Greg Mosner, guitar; & Jeffrey Dunitz, drums); 8/2, The Careless Loves (roots) with Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton, Jon Rodine, Steve Kaul, and Dave Babb (John Walker, of Nebraska, opens).
  • Hollihan’s (651-429-0280), 2160 3rd St., White Bear Lake. 7/8, Daddy Squeeze & Paul Mayasich, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
  • Il Vesco Vino (651-222-7000), 579 Selby Ave., St. Paul. Every Sat., Irv Williams w/ pianist Peter Schimke, 9-11 p.m.
  • Ingredients Café (651-426-6611), <ingredi entscafe.com>, 4725 Hwy. 61 N., White Bear Lake. Thurs.-Sat., jazz and blues.
  • Innuendo (formerly French Press Jazz Café) (651-225-4528), 213 E 4th St., St. Paul. Every Wed., open mic night.
  • Jitters (612-617-1111), 205 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. (downstairs in Times Bar & Café) Open  Tues.-Sat., 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Every Wed., Davina and the Vagabonds, 10 p.m. Every first Thurs., Bebop Jazz w/ Atlantis Quartet, 9:30 p.m.
  • Kitty Cat Klub (612-331-9800), 315 14th Ave. S.E., Mpls. Call for schedule.
  • Kozlak’s Royal Oak (651-484-8484), 4785 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview. Every Sun., Fred Richardson Trio, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Kozy’s Steaks & Seafood (952-224-5866), 3220 Galleria, Edina. 7/6, Charmin Michelle (7/6) with guest pianist Aane Fosse, (7/20) with Denny Malmberg, & (7/27) with guest pianist Clint Clark, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Lisa’s Place (952-448-7622), 205 Broadway N., Carver, MN. Every Wed., Eleganzos and guests, 8-11 p.m.
  • Loring Pasta Bar & Cafe (612-378-4849), <loringcafe.com>, 327 14th Ave. S.E., Mpls. Pasta Bar/music, 6 p.m. Every Sun., Mandragora Tango. Every Wed. & Thurs., John Devine. Every Fri., James “Cornbread” Harris. 7/5, Ticket to Brasil; 7/12, Parisota Hot Club; 7/19, Mike Salovich Trio; 7/26, Devine/Pember-ton Quartet featuring Tim Duroche (from Oregon).
  • Maggiano’s Little Italy (952-285-4339), 2685 Southdale Center, Edina. Every Fri. in the bar area up front, Tommy O’Donnell duo, 6-9 p.m.
  • Mainstreet Bar & Grill (952-938-2400), 814 Main St., Hopkins. 7/6 & 20 Mouldy Figs, 4-7 p.m.
  • Nomad World Pub (612-338-6424),  501 Cedar Ave. S. Mpls. Music at 9 p.m. (21+). Every 2nd Sun. (7/13), traditional jazz jam hosted by Southside Aces, 5-8 p.m.
  • Norton’s Restaurant (715-792-2464), Red Wing, MN. 7/18, Christine Rosholt quartet, 8-10 p.m.
  • O’Gara’s (651-644-3333), <ogaras.com>, 163 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul—Shamrock Room. 7/1, Beasley’s Big Band with featured vocalist Christine Rosholt, 7:30 p.m.; 7/7, Acme Jazz Company; 7/8, Stan Bann Big Band, 8 p.m.; 7/14, (Mon.) Cedar Ave. Big Band, 9 p.m.; 7/15, Jack Brass Band, 8 p.m.; 7/22, Nova Jazz Orchestra.
  • Picosa (formerly Sophia’s) 65 Main St. SE, Mpls. <picosarestaurant.com>. Every Sat., (salsa lesson, 9 p.m.) Salsabrosa, 10 p.m.
  • Roseville VFW Post 7555 (651-483-5313), 1145 Woodhill Dr., Roseville. Every 3rd Tues., Godfrey Daniel Jazz Band, 6-9 p.m.
  • Rossi’s Steakhouse/Blue Star Jazzroom (612-312-2828), <bluestarjazz.com>, Metro Building, 80 S. 9th St., Mpls. Music every night, mostly jazz.
  • Rum Runners (763-913-9533), 9510 W. River Rd., Brooklyn Park. Soulful Thursdays—live blues, jazz & R&B, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10.
  • Sage Wine Market & Bar, (651-452-7000), <thesagemarket.us/wine.htm>, 730 Main St., Mendota Heights. Live music, some jazz every Sat., 7-10 p.m. 7/12, Lee Engele, Joel Shapira and Jason McLean, 10 p.m.
  • Santorini Restaurant (952-546-6722), 99201 Wayzata Blvd., St. Louis Park. Every Thurs., Dan Ristrom and Friends (R&B).
  • Sawatdee (763-494-5708), 7885 Main St. N., Maple Grove. Every Wed., Dan and Reuben Ristrom, 7-9 p.m.
  • South St. Paul VFW (651-455-1505), 111 S. Concord Exchange St., St. Paul. Every second Tues., River City Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Paula Lammers, 7 p.m.
  • St. Paul Hotel (The Lobby Bar) (651-292-9292), 350 Market St., St. Paul. JoAnn Funk Duo, 7-11 p.m.
  • Stones Restaurant & Lounge (651-439-1900) in Grand Garage Building, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater, <www.stonesstillwater.com>. 7/11 & 25, Christine Rosholt trio, 7-10 p.m.
  • The Sugar Room (507-625-8175), 200 Walnut St. E., Mankato, MN. 4/11, Larry McDonough Quartet with Richard Terril (saxes), bassist Craig Matarrese, and drummer Chaz Draper, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
  • Tapestry Folkdance Center (612-722-2914), <tapestryfolkdance.org>, 3748 Minnehaha, Ave. S., Mpls. Every Thurs., Late Night Swing featuring DJ Terry Gardner, 10 p.m. (lessons 6:30-9:30 p.m.).
  • Times Bar & Café (612-617-8098), < timesbarandcafe.com>, 201 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. No cover except where noted. Every Sun., Brunch with The Wolverines Jazz Trio & vocalists: 7/6 & 13, Donald Thomas; 7/20-27, Kim Cameron, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun. nights (7/6, 20 & 27), Twin Cities Hot Club, 8 p.m.; 7/13, a special Bastille Day show with Café Accordion & guest Francine Roche, 8 p.m. Martini Mon. w/ Erin Schwab & Jay Fuchs, 8 p.m. Every Tues., “The Singer Showcase” hosted by Lori Dokken, 7 p.m. Every Wed., Wolverines Trio w/ vocalist Nichola Miller, 8 p.m. ($5 ). Every Thur., Salsa del Soul, 9:30 p.m. Fri./Sat., music begins 9:30 p.m. 7/4, Davina & the Vagabonds; 7/5, Debbie Duncan; 7/11, Vic Volare (swing); 7/12, Maud Hixson; 7/18, Mark Stillman & Francine Roche (International music); 7/19, Aaron Keith Stewart; 7/25, Jack Brass Band (Dixieland); 7/26, Arne Fogel.
  • The Town House (651-646-7087), 1415 W. University Ave., St. Paul—North Star Piano Lounge, 9 p.m. Every 1st Thur., “The Girls” with Lori Dokken, Erin Schwab, Judi Donaghy and Patty Peterson.
  • Thistles (763-504-2541), < thistlesamericanbistro.com>, 4168 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale. 6/28, Cornbread Harris; 7/18, Lee Engele with Joel Shapira, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
  • 331 Club (612-331-1746) 331 13 Ave. N.E., Mpls. Every Wed., KFAI’s Jackson’ Juke Joint. 7/3, Daddy Squeeze Trio, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
  • Via Café & Bar (952-928-9500), <viacafebar. com>, 6740 France Ave. S., Edina. 7/4-5, 10, 12 & 17, Daddy Squeeze with Brian Barnes or Bob E. (performance times vary, call for info.)
  • Vic’s (612-312-2000), <vicsdining.com>, 201 Main St. S.E. (St. Anthony Main), Mpls. Live music every Fri. and Sat., often jazz or blues, 10 p.m.-12 a.m.
  • Wabasha Caves (651-224-1191), < wabashastreetcaves.com>, 215 S. Wabasha, St. Paul. Swing band and dancing every Thurs., 7-10 p.m., $7 (free dance lessons, 6:15 p.m.). 7/3, Moonlight Serenaders; 7/10, Minnesota Jazz Orchestra; 7/17, Beasley’s Big Band with featured vocalist Christine Rosholt; 7/24, Swing Beat Big Band; 7/31, TBD.
  • Wilde Roast Café (612-331-4555), 518 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls. Every Wed., Smitty’s Jazz duo, piano and bass, 7:30 p.m.
 
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