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| sat jan 28 8 pm |
born and raised in southern california, deb started her professional musical career after moving to whitefish, montana where she began performing jazz standards with the dr. k trio. soon after she began writing and performing her own songs influenced by artists such as bonnie raitt, the beatles and joni mitchell. deb has 3 well received cd's to her credit with her eponymous cd selling over 100,000 copies. ten dollars |
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| fri jan 27 8 pm |
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| thu jan 26 8 pm |
“scottie miller & the re-uptake inhibitors dig satisfyingly into southern soul, slow blues and a bit of latin/caribbean jazz on their self-released 'elixir for the soul.' the project is dominated by dramatic ballads and greasy funk. under the fingers of minneapolis keyboard ace miller, the welcome retro sounds of clavinet and fender rhodes in addition to piano and hammond organ, lend varied textures to the inhibitors' superbad grooves. ten dollars |
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| sat jan 21 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
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| fri jan 20 8 pm |
scenic roots f. joe cruz this eclectic trio brings to the stage a vast array of styles, sounds and influences, painting a broad spectrum of musical landscapes. the ensemble is led by multi-stringed instrumentalist joe cruz, who entertains with an arsenal of acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, dobro and cuban trés, and sings songs from such great artists as paul simon, eric clapton and ben harper, to name a few. he takes you into the realms of jazz and blues, and transcends into infectious latin beats and shredding electric guitar a la santana. back in the engine room holding down the drums, joel arpin offers up rhythms and beats from reggae to samba, swing to swampy two-beat, african rhythms to funky r & b backbeat, creating a wave for all to ride. the foundation and bottom end of the group is commanded by bassist kevin rowe. a solid groovemeister and skilled improviser, he brings a worldly sophisticated sensibility with a background in classical music, along with jazz and world beat. ten dollars |
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| thu jan 19 8 pm |
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| sat jan 14 8 pm |
kavanessence is a sparkling musical alliance featuring venezuelan vocalist vanessa dembo and american musician and vocalist mark bloom. their material showcases a tremendous diversity of styles, from israeli to yiddish favorites, to venezuelan pop and jazz, to european, latin and american songbook standards. song lyrics are presented in bilingual fashion, energized by innovative rhythms and harmonies. ten dollars |
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fri jan 13 |
born in illinois, and now residing in milwaukee, mike mangione is quickly becoming a familiar name throughout the city's growing music scene. bringing an organically subtle, yet expressive sound, mangione has drawn comparisons to such songwriting heavyweights as ryan adams and elliott smith. now touring behind his new opus "tenebrae," mangione feels ready to spread that following to even greater amounts with much-deserved confidence in the album. "tenebrae" is a classic-sounding piece full of beautifully arranged acoustics and mangione's vocals can be heart-breakingly delicate at times, comparable to how james blunt only wishes he could sound. standout tracks include "it's me not you," and "the killing floor." --chris krekling onlinemilwaukee ten dollars |
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| thu jan 12 8 pm |
tremolo brothers four guitars, four singers, four styles and a vast array of musical influence and sensibility, tremolo brothers conjure up mystery and mojo in their ultra-rare performances with improvised groove in spades. featuring erik koskinen (erik koskinen band, molly maher and her disbelievers), jacob hanson (halloween, alaska; mason jennings, haley bonar) and benson ramsey & david huckfelt (the pines), this fearsome-foursome collaborate when certain stars align to deliver off-the-cuff originals, re-imagined blues, country and folk, and instrumental soundscapes to soothe the brazen minnesota winter blues. seven dollars |
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| sat jan 7 8 pm |
aimee fischer & the snazzy band this veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, this expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse. ten dollars |
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| fri jan 6 8 pm |
glen helgeson and gary schulte guitarist and composer glen helgeson joins forces with virtuoso violinist gary schulte for a special evening of jazz, blues, vocals and modern instrumentals. helgeson will feature many of his own diverse world-music guitar compositions and a few vocals. on violin is gary schulte, an unmistakable master of the jazz violin, frequently compared with gypsy violinist stephane grappelli. an evening not to be missed. |
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| thu jan 5 8 pm |
jayme lynn an aspiring new talent makes the stage at the 318. her songs come from the heart and she draws the audience in with her story-telling. her intimate songwriting style is rooted in country music and she is living her dream when she shares them on stage. she is a natural when it comes to entertaining as her catchy songs are sure to get stuck in your head. come enjoy a spunky, wit-filled show as jayme makes her 318 debut. six dollars |
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| wed jan 4 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat dec 31 |
new years eve with michael nelson called by critics “minneapolis’ marshall crenshaw”, singer, songwriter, multi instrument-alist, michael nelson knew music was his calling when he picked up the drum sticks at the early age of 10. he spent his high school years behind the trap kit in various local rock bands including the first avenue darlings a-few. the guitar became his passion in college where he also began writing songs and he formed the acoustic duo, the sundogs, with fellow songwriter chris larson. michael broke out on his own in the early 90’s fronting the self titled michael nelson group, headlining local clubs and opening for national acts. ten dollars |
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| fri dec 30 8 pm |
biff robillard + special guests biff robillard of the maeflies returns to the 318 - expect some other friends in-tow as usual! eight dollars |
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| thu dec 29 8 pm |
the maptones (matt muller trio) with a deeply-rooted background and love for music, matt muller, jesse morantez and andrea brown's newly formed acoustic trio focuses on three-part harmonies and a groovy vibe . all three bring exceptionally different musical influences to the mix which makes for an interesting and entertaining night of music every time. their motto is "have fun and play well,” and it seems to be working. six dollars |
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| fri dec 23 8 pm |
havana hi fi ten dollars |
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| thu dec 22 8 pm |
voodoo patsy f. pat frederick (of the daisy dillman band) ten dollars |
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| sat dec 17 8 pm |
aimee fischer & the snazzy band this veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, this expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse. ten dollars |
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| fri dec 16 8 pm |
kavanessence is a sparkling musical alliance featuring venezuelan vocalist vanessa dembo and american musician and vocalist mark bloom. their material showcases a tremendous diversity of styles, from israeli to yiddish favorites, to venezuelan pop and jazz, to european, latin and american songbook standards. song lyrics are presented in bilingual fashion, energized by innovative rhythms and harmonies. ten dollars |
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| thu dec 15 8 pm |
his name is michael johnson. he has no plans to put on a cowboy hat, affect an accent, wear one glove or be anyone but himself. moreover, he is "the" michael johnson, and he has performed and lived more music and recorded more hits than you would imagine. his voice immediately identifies him as the man who sings "bluer than blue," "give me wings," "that's that," "this night won't last forever" and other landmark songs. his music shows a diversity, depth and heart that only come from years of dedication to a labor of love. fifteen dollars |
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| mon dec 12 7 pm |
excelsior bay books presents: don shelby don shelby will speak about the season never ends: wins, losses, and the wisdom of the court |
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| sat dec 10 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
twelve dollars |
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| fri dec 9 8 pm |
ten dollars |
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| thu dec 8 8 pm |
six dollars |
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| wed dec 7 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat dec 3 8 pm |
jeff arundel plays the guitar and writes and sings. with his ensemble, the famed "bahama boys", he will rouse himself into a 70's-inspired evening of music that will veer from full-throttle acoustifunk to mournful ballads of irish sadness and whiskey. JA has a series of albums and a slew of memories, awards, accolades, and credits that don't need to be mentioned here. you can go to jeffarundel.com for further obscure reference to these items. you can come to the gig for an evening of mayhem and melancholia, of good friends playing music together and being alive. ten dollars |
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| fri dec 2 8 pm |
billy johnson is a singer/songwriter who’s been performing for 15 years. he’s fronted the hillcats and still is the frontman for billy johnson’s roadshow. he has an acoustic duo b-team, and has just released his first solo cd. “billy johnson confirms he belongs on the a list as one of the twin cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths with his first solo album.” – chris reiemenschneider – star tribune eight dollars |
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| thu dec 1 8 pm |
born and raised in southern california, deb started her professional musical career after moving to whitefish, montana where she began performing jazz standards with the dr. k trio. soon after she began writing and performing her own songs influenced by artists such as bonnie raitt, the beatles and joni mitchell. deb has 3 well received cd's to her credit with her eponymous cd selling over 100,000 copies. ten dollars |
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| sat nov 26 8 pm |
this is noah hoehn's new live looping show featuring harmonica, marimba and percussion. he will perform a mix of original music with songs you know and love, done in a fresh and distinctive way. noah hoehn is known regionally for his versatile and distinctive harmonica playing. he is a two-time recipient of the prestigious mcknight artist fellowship for performing musicians. in 2007, hoehn played harmonica in the minnesota opera's world premier production of "the grapes of wrath" at the ordway theatre in st. paul, mn. he is best known for his work with the popular twin cities trio, bojono. noah's solo performances include appearances on minnesota public radio and national public radio. ten dollars |
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| fri nov 25 8 pm |
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| wed nov 23 8 pm |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” eleven dollars |
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| mon nov 21 7 pm |
excelsior bay books presents: peg meier peg meier will speak about through no fault of my own: a girl's diary of life on summit avenue in the jazz age |
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| sat nov 19 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
twelve dollars |
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| fri nov 18 8 pm |
billy mclaughlin if you don't know billy's music or the inspiring story of what he has had to do to keep playing his extraordinary guitar-style, then you should not miss this show...acoustic guitar unaffected by gravity. twenty dollars |
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| thu nov 17 8 pm |
mother banjo & the roe family singers mother banjo’s 2009 release "the sad and found" was named the #10 album of 2009 by the st. paul pioneer press, and she'll be celebrating the release of her new cd "stray songs," which has has won high praise from musicians like john gorka and josh ritter. the roe family singers are a nine-member mississippi headwaters music ensemble based in minneapolis, mn. led by kim roe (best female vocalist, city pages/village voice) and quillan roe (accident clearninghouse), the band blends characteristic old-time sound with subversive and punk influences. eight dollars |
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| wed nov 16 8 pm |
chris trapper began his career as the front man for late-90’s alternative rock band the push stars (capitol records). with four cd releases and several high profile national tours -- including a run with matchbox twenty -- the push stars served to establish chris as an authentic talent. the new york times calls his work “classic pop perfection.” fourteen dollars |
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| tue nov 15 6:30 pm |
7 year anniversary party! with performances by: Mary Jane Alm, BoJoNo, Jeff Arundel, Jon Herchert, Matt Muller. enjoy complimentary food from 6:30 - 8:30 FREE, 7pm Happy Birthday to us!!! |
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| sat nov 12 8 pm |
aimee fischer & the snazzy band this veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, this expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse. ten dollars |
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| fri nov 11 8 pm |
michael bissonnette / dean magraw dean’s passion transcends all perceived musical boundaries, yet the vital essence of his distinctive style is ever present, whether he’s performing and recording as a solo artist, leading his own ensembles such as the experimental jam band eight head, or collaborating with such notables as japanese shamisen prodigy nitta masahiro, classical violinist nigel kennedy, south indian vocalist and vina virtuoso nirmala rajasheker, epic songstress and storyteller ruth mackenzie, irish supergroup altan, radio and film celebrity garrison keillor, jazz bassist anthony cox, and countless others. eleven dollars |
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| thu nov 10 8 pm |
havana hi fi ten dollars |
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| sat nov 5 8 pm |
voodoo patsy pat fredrick is truly a local music treasure, a genius on the violin. pat fredrick is formerly of daisy dillman and we all know and love maud hixson. ten dollars |
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| fri nov 4 8 pm |
the barley jacks f. brian wicklund & joe cruz “synergy is the interaction of forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual parts.” – an apt description for ten penny nail. brian’s mastery of the fiddle and mandolin is perfectly complemented by the virtuosity of joe cruz on guitar and kevin rowe on bass. the first thing an audience notices is the way these amazing musicians interact on stage. each player listens and responds to the others. brian responds to a musical idea of joe’s that is in turn elaborated on by kevin. brian replies and so on until the music becomes something new and alive. audience members get caught up in the action not unlike spectators watching top tennis players play an extended volley at wimbledon. these guys really play and they really play. twelve dollars |
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| thu nov 3 8 pm |
six dollars |
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| wed nov 2 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat oct 29 8 pm |
kavanessence is a sparkling musical alliance featuring venezuelan vocalist vanessa dembo and american musician and vocalist mark bloom. their material showcases a tremendous diversity of styles, from israeli to yiddish favorites, to venezuelan pop and jazz, to european, latin and american songbook standards. song lyrics are presented in bilingual fashion, energized by innovative rhythms and harmonies. ten dollars |
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| fri oct 28 8 pm |
dark pony is the brain child of singer/songwriter/producer jon herchert. after many years performing with other artists, jon is stepping out on his own with a new band. (jim anton on bass, matt novachis on drums.) ten dollars |
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| thu oct 27 8 pm |
havana hi fi ten dollars |
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| sat oct 22 8 pm |
jayme lynn an aspiring new talent makes the stage at the 318. her songs come from the heart and she draws the audience in with her story-telling. her intimate songwriting style is rooted in country music and she is living her dream when she shares them on stage. she is a natural when it comes to entertaining as her catchy songs are sure to get stuck in your head. come enjoy a spunky, wit-filled show as jayme makes her 318 debut. six dollars |
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| fri oct 21 8 pm |
mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| thu oct 20 8 pm |
"watching chris' development as a musician has been one of my personal joys in my quarter century of work in the acoustic music biz. he is unquestionable one of the finest musicians you can hear in the upper-midwest today. whether behind his guitar, mandolin, or fiddle chris' playing will make an audience settle down and take notice in any musical aggregation you may find him. he's rock solid as either a lead or harmony vocalist. i'm glad i don't consider myself a musician; i'd have to be jealous. all i have to do is enjoy him. buy his cds and go see him every chance you get." - marv menzel, owner of the homestead pickin' parlor, richfield, minnesota five dollars |
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| sat oct 8 8 pm |
"a class act through and through. lovely, elegant singer charmin michelle and virtuoso guitarist joel shapira, longtime collaborators on the twin cities music scene, have made their second cd together, after pure imagination (2005). just out, dawning and daylight is what they do best: jazz standards and classics from the great american songbook. this will be a night of beautiful music, swinging and soulful, pitch-perfect and impeccably performed."........pamela espeland, jazz writer ten dollars |
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| fri oct 7 8 pm |
“hints of david bowie, fleetwood mac and tammy wynette pop up on local singer ali gray’s new album, “johnson street.” sharply produced by patrik tanner, the disc sees gray making highly commercial, ’70s-style country rock that’s likely to appeal to fans of the more twangy acts to pop up on cities 97, as well as those who prefer the more rebellious ladies of k102.” by ross raihala eight dollars |
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| thu oct 6 8 pm |
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| wed oct 5 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| tue oct 4 8 pm |
ben kyle & luke jacobs (of romantica) ten dollars |
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| sat oct 1 8 pm |
joanna jahn ten dollars |
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| fri sept 30 8 pm |
scenic roots f. joe cruz this eclectic trio brings to the stage a vast array of styles, sounds and influences, painting a broad spectrum of musical landscapes. the ensemble is led by multi-stringed instrumentalist joe cruz, who entertains with an arsenal of acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, dobro and cuban trés, and sings songs from such great artists as paul simon, eric clapton and ben harper, to name a few. he takes you into the realms of jazz and blues, and transcends into infectious latin beats and shredding electric guitar a la santana. back in the engine room holding down the drums, joel arpin offers up rhythms and beats from reggae to samba, swing to swampy two-beat, african rhythms to funky r & b backbeat, creating a wave for all to ride. the foundation and bottom end of the group is commanded by bassist kevin rowe. a solid groovemeister and skilled improviser, he brings a worldly sophisticated sensibility with a background in classical music, along with jazz and world beat. ten dollars |
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| thu sept 29 8 pm |
mother banjo + lucy wainwright roche nyc-based lucy wainwright roche might be the daughter of loudon wainwright iii and suzzy roche (the roches), but she has a crystalline voice all her own. lucy's new full-length album is called "lucy," and this is her first solo show in the twin cities since its release. it features lots of special guests, including the indigo girls, loudon wainwright iii and girlyman. mother banjo’s 2009 release "the sad and found" was named the #10 album of 2009 by the st. paul pioneer press, and she'll be celebrating the release of her new cd "stray songs," which has has won high praise from musicians like john gorka and josh ritter. eight dollars |
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mon sept 26 7 pm |
excelsior bay books presents: william kent krueger raised in the cascade mountains of oregon, william kent krueger briefly attended stanford university—before being kicked out for radical activities. after that, he logged timber, worked construction, tried his hand at free-lance journalism, and eventually ended up researching child development at the university of minnesota. he currently makes his living as a full-time author. he's been married for over 30 years to a marvelous woman who is an attorney. with his wife and two children, he makes his home in st. paul, a city he dearly loves. |
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| sat sept 24 8 pm |
born and raised in southern california, deb started her professional musical career after moving to whitefish, montana where she began performing jazz standards with the dr. k trio. soon after she began writing and performing her own songs influenced by artists such as bonnie raitt, the beatles and joni mitchell. deb has 3 well received cd's to her credit with her eponymous cd selling over 100,000 copies. ten dollars |
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| fri sept 23 8 pm |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” eleven dollars |
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| thu sept 22 8 pm |
over the years, three musicians have actively performed with several music groups all over the world utilizing almost every genre of music from classical to rock. their experiences evolved and their paths crossed and eventually birthed the new instrumental group, clocks & clouds. this group culminates their passions and true desires to perform music that not only entertains, but also inspires their listeners. c&c successfully combines their classical training as well as their enthusiasm for rock ‘n roll to write pieces that display the power and passion of music. this group consists of violinist stephanie shogren, cellist lucas shogren, and drummer/percussionist derek powers. by adding pick-ups to the acoustic instruments, guitar effects, a full drum kit, and original rock music written for string instruments, a sound is created that is instantly appealing to the audience. six dollars |
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| sat sept 17 8 pm |
austin, tx-based singer/songwriter danny schmidt is a writer's writer, with a lyrical depth drawing comparisons to leonard cohen, townes van zandt, and dave carter. upon winning the prestigious kerrville new folk award in 2007, sing out magazine tagged schmidt "the best new songwriter we've heard in 15 years." just one man sitting alone on stage with his acoustic guitar and his poetry, in the timeless troubadour tradition, his musical influences draw from deeply-rooted appalachian mountain gospel to haunted english balladry, from syncopated piedmont country blues to vagabond 60’s protest folk-stumpery. but it all boils down to just great songwriting, in a singular style all his own. not to be missed! ten dollars |
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| fri sept 16 8 pm |
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| thu sept 15 8 pm |
michael bissonnette / dean magraw w. bruce kurnow dean’s passion transcends all perceived musical boundaries, yet the vital essence of his distinctive style is ever present, whether he’s performing and recording as a solo artist, leading his own ensembles such as the experimental jam band eight head, or collaborating with such notables as japanese shamisen prodigy nitta masahiro, classical violinist nigel kennedy, south indian vocalist and vina virtuoso nirmala rajasheker, epic songstress and storyteller ruth mackenzie, irish supergroup altan, radio and film celebrity garrison keillor, jazz bassist anthony cox, and countless others. eleven dollars |
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| sat sept 10 8 pm |
aimee fischer & the snazzy band this veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, this expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse. ten dollars |
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| fri sept 9 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
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| thu sept 8 8 pm |
“scottie miller & the re-uptake inhibitors dig satisfyingly into southern soul, slow blues and a bit of latin/caribbean jazz on their self-released 'elixir for the soul.' the project is dominated by dramatic ballads and greasy funk. under the fingers of minneapolis keyboard ace miller, the welcome retro sounds of clavinet and fender rhodes in addition to piano and hammond organ, lend varied textures to the inhibitors' superbad grooves. ten dollars |
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| wed sept 7 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat sept 3 8 pm |
billy mclaughlin if you don't know billy's music or the inspiring story of what he has had to do to keep playing his extraordinary guitar-style, then you should not miss this show...acoustic guitar unaffected by gravity. twenty dollars |
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| fri sept 2 |
joining jenny at the 318 will be donnie la marca (jonny lang, bobby caldwell, donny osmond, and italian pop diva giorgia, and local groups such as mick sterling and the truth) on keyboards/musical director; billy franze on bass, guitar, and vocals (prince, jonny lang, dr, mambo’s combo the mystics, and countless others); and wayne anthony cullinan on percussion, vocals, guitar and a vibe of his own. wayne is a brilliant musician you will not want to miss! and we are frequently surprised by appearances of special musical guests who will delight and entertain you even more – you never know who might show up. seven dollars |
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| wed aug 31 8 pm |
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| sat aug 27 8 pm |
havana hi fi ten dollars |
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| fri aug 26 |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” eleven dollars |
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| wed aug 24 8 pm |
a touring musician for more than 30 years, ann has gotten to know a bit about the geography of the united states and canada. she has toured north america coast to coast, doing concerts, clubs, and festivals including bumbershoot, winnipeg, black mountain, and national women's music festival. and she's met wonderful fans and made friends all along the way. she has appeared on garrison keillor's a prairie home companion, abc's good morning america, and npr's morning edition, not to mention countless radio stations across the u.s. she wrote and performed heroes, a theatrical presentation produced by minnesota public radio. and in a departure from her usual repertoire, has developed (with denise tabet) nothing but class: the songs of dorothy fields. twelve dollars |
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| sat aug 20 8 pm |
billy johnson is a singer/songwriter who’s been performing for 15 years. he’s fronted the hillcats and still is the frontman for billy johnson’s roadshow. he has an acoustic duo b-team, and has just released his first solo cd. “billy johnson confirms he belongs on the a list as one of the twin cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths with his first solo album.” – chris reiemenschneider – star tribune eight dollars |
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| fri aug 19 8 pm |
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| wed aug 17 8 pm |
sometimes y (1981) w. the neighbors sometimes y (1981) formed in 1981 in madison, wisconsin--made a small splash in a small pond in the 1980's. gigs and recordings with rem, replacements, tom verlaine and related resulted in 1984's "one fell swoop" -- produced and recorded at smart studios by butch vig and featuring paul westerberg, wally ingram, steve and duke from garbage and numerous other lifers...voted album of the year by the l.a. times and promoted by everyone from john peel to nico. five dollars |
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| sat aug 13 8 pm |
reynold philipsek w. gary schulte and matt senjem ten dollars |
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| fri aug 12 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
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| wed aug 10 8 pm |
anna johnson is an alternative/folk/pop musician currently based in nashville, tn. her outstanding songwriting abilities have gained much recognition in nashville, tn and the midwest, where she attended mcnally smith college of music in st. paul on a full songwriting scholarship awarded to her by the rock band queen. her songs are real, true and touchable. her pure voice sings sweet melodies that tug at your heart and latch on tight. she’s fresh and raw and has been compared to the likes of alison krauss, joni mitchell and norah jones, but with a wholesome, modern twist. anna’s music is sure to inspire and encourage you. she lives to spread excitement and a passion for life, and she won’t stop until she’s reached everyone she can. five dollars |
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| sat aug 6 8 pm |
aimee fischer & the snazzy band this veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, this expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse. ten dollars |
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| fri aug 5 8 pm |
jana's vocals are delicate and beautiful, she sets the mood and embraces your mind with her poetic yet ground level lyrics. at times jana's sound can be rustic when she combines the strumming of the banjo or mandolin, but the majority of her strings are shared with her acoustic guitar. janas performance is flawless and entrancing. hollands deep minor tones and angelic voice offer solace to any who listen. seven dollars |
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| aug 3 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat jul 30 8 pm |
billy mclaughlin if you don't know billy's music or the inspiring story of what he has had to do to keep playing his extraordinary guitar-style, then you should not miss this show...acoustic guitar unaffected by gravity. twenty dollars |
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| fri july 29 8 pm |
“scottie miller & the re-uptake inhibitors dig satisfyingly into southern soul, slow blues and a bit of latin/caribbean jazz on their self-released 'elixir for the soul.' the project is dominated by dramatic ballads and greasy funk. under the fingers of minneapolis keyboard ace miller, the welcome retro sounds of clavinet and fender rhodes in addition to piano and hammond organ, lend varied textures to the inhibitors' superbad grooves. ten dollars |
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| wed july 27 8 pm |
po' boy local 151 just like their namesake sandwich, the po’boy local 151 is a mixture of musical ingredients; slap-back echo, harmony vocals, jazz bass and brushed drums, rock intensity. simple things mixed in just the right proportions become tasty. a union of great flavors if you will. made up of players from some of the twin cities most established country, bluegrass, folk and roots rock bands, po’boy local 151 combines professional players who all love american roots music. po’boy local 151 plays everything from bob wills swing numbers and honky tonk tearjerkers, rockabilly classics to extended improvisational takes on gillian welch or neil young. harmony singing a la the louvin bros, and great 50’s era guitar instrumentals like “sleepwalk” and “buckaroo”. seven dollars |
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| sat july 23 8 pm |
dustin lee is an american singersongwriter, originally hailing from fort madison, iowa and currently residing in minneapolis, minnesota. rockit records & recording™ has released his debut solo album, titled “on my way back home.” the album features thirteen moving, thoughtful, and poignant songs inspired by life in the hawkeye state. hopping on the solo train in 2003 brad senne recorded and released his first self-titled album that year. the sparse acoustic album garnered local and national press including the splendid magazine review that said “senne is a talented songwriter whose richly textured acoustic ballads might someday work their way into space alongside elliott smith’s early recordings." on the follow-up to brad’s first album he decided to record it under the moniker Beight. heading into flowers studio (the replacements, golden smog, the jayhawks) senne was looking for a more polished, fuller sound than his first album. recorded over the span of a few months the album file in rhythm by Beight came out in june 2005. receiving many accolades from press all over the country the illinois entertainer said “senne could give beck a run for his money.” brad’s latest release was once again titled under brad senne and recorded at his home studio with additional mixing and instrumentation added at crazy beast studio (andrew bird). brad is working on his next album slated for release in the spring of 2009 and currently plays around minneapolis a few times a month. six dollars |
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| fri july 22 8 pm |
mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| wed july 20 8 pm |
jack klatt is one of the most well traveled singer/songwriter, guitar slangin' men around. do yourself a favor; lend him a bit of your time and he will dazzle your socks off with dreamy originals, gypsy flavored ballads and resurrected tunes from a disappearing america. together with miss sabyre rae, you can be sure to expect a night of beautiful harmonies and dionysian debauchery that will get your feet moving and your hips shaking. five dollars |
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| sat july 16 8 pm |
jeff arundel sings and plays the guitar. his songs turn from melancholy and nostalgic to modestly up-beat, but for the most part, he is a romantic who, like many people his age, loves the 70's vibe. jeff has been called the "cities 97 favorite" by tom surowicz, perhaps well-earned because he has been on two of the famous "cities samplers," and two of his five cd's of original music have won awards (minnesota music award for best pop album and naird award for indie album of the year). lately he has been producing and music-directing for keri noble. jeff's favorite review of himself was by steve morse of the boston globe, who called him "canny" and "a cross between james taylor and townes van zandt." his favorite color is purple, his favorite drink is diet mountain dew, and he has played music with some great artists, some of whom periodically show up to help him at his gigs. ten dollars |
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| fri july 15 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
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| wed july 13 8 pm |
joining jenny at the 318 will be donnie la marca (jonny lang, bobby caldwell, donny osmond, and italian pop diva giorgia, and local groups such as mick sterling and the truth) on keyboards/musical director; billy franze on bass, guitar, and vocals (prince, jonny lang, dr, mambo’s combo the mystics, and countless others); and wayne anthony cullinan on percussion, vocals, guitar and a vibe of his own. wayne is a brilliant musician you will not want to miss! and we are frequently surprised by appearances of special musical guests who will delight and entertain you even more – you never know who might show up. seven dollars |
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| sat july 9 8 pm |
aimee fischer & the snazzy band this veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, this expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse. ten dollars |
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| fri july 8 8 pm |
bump blomberg, guitar and vocals, and barbara jean johnson, banjo, fiddle, viola, and vocals, are a duo based on minnesota’s north shore. playing everything from fiddle tunes to folk classics and original tunes, bump and barbara jean exude a passion and love for their craft. they began playing together as a folk/roots duo in 2010 and have performed at a variety of resorts, pubs, and restaurants along the north shore. their complementary musical backgrounds and extensive musical training play a large role in solidifying their sound. bump has performed in a wide variety of musical genres, including bluegrass, blues, and rock, and toured nationally for many years with the twin cities based band the gooneybirds. barbara jean started her training on violin at the age of four and taught herself banjo after college. she played for several years with grace darling and five mile rock, both folk/bluegrass groups from minneapolis. bump and barbara jean’s individual musical strengths enhance their partnership and combine together to create a unique and vibrant sound. ten dollars |
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| wed july 6 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat july 2 8 pm |
brianna lane is a gifted singer/songwriter in true americana form. she writes and performs on an acoustic guitar as well as a banjo, crafting songs that are clear-eyed and pure—with an integrity derived from her gritty, unflinching emotional honesty. long time music-writer/author/rock-journalist jim walsh recently wrote that brianna lane is “…a star in the making. she’s poised, ambitious, a great writer, a soul singer of the first order, and a lithe, accomplished guitarist.” (star tribune) lane grew up in minnesota and still calls minneapolis home. in her eight years of touring lane has shared the stage with billy bragg, dar williams, patty larkin, catie curtis, the weepies, jennifer nettles (of sugarland), and numerous other well seasoned musicians. she has also shared powerhouse, leg-powered bicycle tours with signature sounds’ artist peter mulvey. lane has released three full length solo records and one duo ep with cahalen morrison as “harbor collective” eight dollars |
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| fri jul 1 8 pm |
lynhurst is the sibling alternative-pop band from minneapolis. younger sister mari fronts the group as its lead singer-drummer. with brothers matt and jake on guitars, keyboards, and harmonies, the trio delivers a big sound. mari’s sultry-sweet voice beautifully contrasts her rocking drumming and wry lyrics about love and all that goes with it. named after the band’s childhood park, lynhurst began when the brothers started making music in junior high. mari later joined and soon her voice and songwriting perspective led the band. the band members left college to play music full-time. in august 2009, they released their album “field day.” since then, lynhurst has toured across the u.s., and has opened for a wide range of artists including owl city, hanson, sheryl crow, and ingrid michaelson. five dollars |
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| wed jun 29 8 pm |
clocks and clouds w. heatherlyn over the years, three musicians have actively performed with several music groups all over the world utilizing almost every genre of music from classical to rock. their experiences evolved and their paths crossed and eventually birthed the new instrumental group, clocks & clouds. this group culminates their passions and true desires to perform music that not only entertains, but also inspires their listeners. c&c successfully combines their classical training as well as their enthusiasm for rock ‘n roll to write pieces that display the power and passion of music. this group consists of violinist stephanie shogren, cellist lucas shogren, and drummer/percussionist derek powers. by adding pick-ups to the acoustic instruments, guitar effects, a full drum kit, and original rock music written for string instruments, a sound is created that is instantly appealing to the audience. six dollars |
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| tue jun 28 8 pm |
mother banjo w. vanessa lively featuring ellen stanley on banjo and vocals, mother banjo is a critically acclaimed americana/folk songwriter whose latest album the sad and found was named the #10 local album of 2009 by the st. paul pioneer press and was featured nationally on sirius/xm radio. following up on that success, mother banjo celebrates the release of her new cd stray songs, recorded by kevin steinman and featuring performances by john hermanson (storyhill, the hopefuls), dan gaarder (trailer trash, the roe family singers), jon olson (the roe family singers), jim parker (town hall stompers, pig eye's landing) and more. haunting and heartfelt, stray songs confirms that mother banjo is a songwriter coming into her own and shows why she is fast winning the praise of such artists as josh ritter and john gorka. six dollars |
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| fri jun 24 8 pm |
billy mclaughlin if you don't know billy's music or the inspiring story of what he has had to do to keep playing his extraordinary guitar-style, then you should not miss this show...acoustic guitar unaffected by gravity. twenty dollars |
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| wed jun 22 8 pm |
amber halland paradigm w. hanna testa amber halland's paradigm...bold lyrics and mind blowing vocals behind the eyelids of a warm and gentle spirit. today you can hear the story, the surrender, the answer to every song recorded by amber halland prior to this era. you'll hear the same enticing lyrics and the distinctively "halland" vocals with a modern edge thanks to the new band members and a whole new meaning thanks to a shift in amber halland's paradigm. six dollars |
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| sat jun 18 8 pm |
this is noah hoehn's new live looping show featuring harmonica, marimba and percussion. he will perform a mix of original music with songs you know and love, done in a fresh and distinctive way. noah hoehn is known regionally for his versatile and distinctive harmonica playing. he is a two-time recipient of the prestigious mcknight artist fellowship for performing musicians. in 2007, hoehn played harmonica in the minnesota opera's world premier production of "the grapes of wrath" at the ordway theatre in st. paul, mn. he is best known for his work with the popular twin cities trio, bojono. noah's solo performances include appearances on minnesota public radio and national public radio. ten dollars |
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| fri jun 17 8 pm |
mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| wed jun 15 8 pm |
havana hi fi ten dollars |
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| sun jun 12 7 pm |
their name, montana skies, is a metaphor for musical freedom, and they continue to follow their creative instincts far beyond traditional boundaries. in concert, these award winning musicians delve into music from pink floyd and rush to vivaldi, and house of the rising sun, as well as their own originals that have been featured everywhere from npr to the travel channel. montana skies seemingly non-stop tour schedule has taken them all across the us as well as to canada, asia, and russia; and their dedication to their musical vision has helped them build an enthusiastic grassroots fan base along the way. combining elements of classical technique, jazz improv and the power and energy of rock n' roll; jonathan's guitar wizardry and jenn's blazing electric cello combine to create a sound that is truly remarkable. while the music defies simple categorization, it is a fusion in the truest sense of the word. it's been called everything from chamber rock to psychedelic strings. whatever you want to call it, rest assured, this ain't your grannies chamber music. ten dollars |
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| sat jun 11 8 pm |
patty peterson is a dynamic vocalist, radio personality as well as an inspirational and motivational speaker. she is a world class jazz/ r&b singer, a radio jazz show host on kbem jazz 88 in minneapolis, is a mainstay in the radio jingle and voice over industry and now is forging a career on the national motivational speaker circuit. she has performed to sold out audiences all over the country, including the nationally renowned jazz venues: the dakota bar and grill in minneapolis, minnesota and the jazz bakery in hollywood, california. patty has seven minnesota music awards to her credit, has three solo recordings and will be soon releasing a 4th solo smooth jazz cd featuring david hazeltine, bobby lyle, sheila e. as well as billy, ricky and paul peterson. you can see patty performing and speaking all around the country as well as performing live with four generations of the peterson family. ten dollars |
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| fri jun 10 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
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| wed jun 8 8 pm |
the galactic cowboy orchestra (gco) is a unique and powerful musical ensemble that fuses an eclectic mix of original and traditional bluegrass-edged tunes with jazz and world/fusion elements. their music is chick corea meets the dixie dregs meets a prairie home companion. the mix ranges from highly accessible bluegrass tunes to extreme arrangements of east indian ragas. gco's instrumentation includes guitar, fiddle, bass and drums. the widely versatile instrumentals are accessible to music-lovers of all ages! five dollars |
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| sat jun 4 8 pm |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” eleven dollars |
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| fri jun 3 8 pm |
billy johnson is a singer/songwriter who’s been performing for 15 years. he’s fronted the hillcats and still is the frontman for billy johnson’s roadshow. he has an acoustic duo b-team, and has just released his first solo cd. “billy johnson confirms he belongs on the a list as one of the twin cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths with his first solo album.” – chris reiemenschneider – star tribune eight dollars |
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| wed jun 1 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat may 28 8 pm |
aimee fischer & the snazzy band this veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, this expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse. ten dollars |
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| fri may 27 8 pm |
jeff arundel sings and plays the guitar. his songs turn from melancholy and nostalgic to modestly up-beat, but for the most part, he is a romantic who, like many people his age, loves the 70's vibe. jeff has been called the "cities 97 favorite" by tom surowicz, perhaps well-earned because he has been on two of the famous "cities samplers," and two of his five cd's of original music have won awards (minnesota music award for best pop album and naird award for indie album of the year). lately he has been producing and music-directing for keri noble. jeff's favorite review of himself was by steve morse of the boston globe, who called him "canny" and "a cross between james taylor and townes van zandt." his favorite color is purple, his favorite drink is diet mountain dew, and he has played music with some great artists, some of whom periodically show up to help him at his gigs. ten dollars |
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| thu may 26 8 pm |
kavanessence is a sparkling musical alliance featuring venezuelan vocalist vanessa dembo and american musician and vocalist mark bloom. their material showcases a tremendous diversity of styles, from israeli to yiddish favorites, to venezuelan pop and jazz, to european, latin and american songbook standards. song lyrics are presented in bilingual fashion, energized by innovative rhythms and harmonies. ten dollars |
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| sat may 21 8 pm |
the becky schlegel band includes becky on guitar and vocals, brian fesler on banjo and gordy johnson on bass. becky has been a featured artist on KTCA-TV "news night," on KMSP-9 tv's "the buzz" with robyne robinson, and on garrison keillor's popular public radio show "a prairie home companion." she was selected to showcase at ibma's world of bluegrass in 1999 and at the 2005 IBMA songwriters' showcase. fifteen dollars |
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| fri may 20 8 pm |
billy mclaughlin if you don't know billy's music or the inspiring story of what he has had to do to keep playing his extraordinary guitar-style, then you should not miss this show...acoustic guitar unaffected by gravity. twenty dollars |
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| thu may 19 8 pm |
bob bingham & gordon thorne are a couple of guys who like to scratch around in the fertile ground of american traditional music, unearthing both the forgotten and the familiar. upon discovering a tune, a clever turning of phrase - or just a simple lick - they're on it like a chicken on a junebug; eating it up, digesting it, and storing it away with all the other little nuggets they've dug up. over the years they've collected a real gizzardful. eventually these bits of americana find their way to the fingers, instruments and voices - emerging in a new form..... eight dollars |
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| tue may 17 7 pm |
excelsior bay books presents: eighty years of fictional women detectives detective fiction has developed memorable female sleuths from nancy drew and miss marple through precious ramotswe of the no. 1 ladies’ detective agency. share your own favorite female detectives in a lively lecture-discussion by gayle gaskill, ph.d., professor of english at st. catherine university at this lifelong learning class "in the suburbs.” you are welcome to come early for dinner on your own at the cafe. please call 318 cafe directly to make dinner reservations and register below for the class. the alumnae office has partnered with the excelsior bay books, co-owned by alumna elinor mckenna temple sp 1960, that will provide for purchase that evening several books that dr. gaskill will highlight. books that dr. gaskill will be discussing include: fictional works: |
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| sat may 14 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
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| fri may 13 8 pm |
mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| thu may 12 8 pm |
this is noah hoehn's new live looping show featuring harmonica, marimba and percussion. he will perform a mix of original music with songs you know and love, done in a fresh and distinctive way. noah hoehn is known regionally for his versatile and distinctive harmonica playing. he is a two-time recipient of the prestigious mcknight artist fellowship for performing musicians. in 2007, hoehn played harmonica in the minnesota opera's world premier production of "the grapes of wrath" at the ordway theatre in st. paul, mn. he is best known for his work with the popular twin cities trio, bojono. noah's solo performances include appearances on minnesota public radio and national public radio. ten dollars |
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| sat may 7 8 pm |
those of you with good memories may recall tom lieberman as the tallest member of the seminal jazz trio rio nido… those of you who are fans of a prairie home companion may remember tom as the voice of “el muchacho allegre (happy boy) ajua-brand hot sauce... those of you who have (or are) children, may have heard tom’s songs being sung by sesame street’s elmo… and, those of you who watch movies may have heard tom performing his own composition, “eskimo kisses,” on the soundtrack to the breakout indie-sensation sweet land. tom’s live appearances have been few and far between over the last 20 years, so if you remember tom from the good old days, come on down and relive the magic of your own misspent youth. and, if you’re too young to have been there, just come on down to get an earful of roots, chestnuts and originals from an artist of uncommon scope and talent. ten dollars |
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| fri may 6 8 pm |
chris trapper began his career as the front man for late-90’s alternative rock band the push stars (capitol records). with four cd releases and several high profile national tours -- including a run with matchbox twenty -- the push stars served to establish chris as an authentic talent. the new york times calls his work “classic pop perfection.” ten dollars |
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| thu may 5 8 pm |
justin nellis is a singer/songwriter from the minneapolis area who writes rhythmic piano rock songs which are strongly influenced by a combination of jazz, rock, and improvisation. accompanied by the rhythm section of simon gustafson, the piano-drums duo performs a variety of recognizable, original, and popular tunes which you can sing along to or just sit back and enjoy. no cover |
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| wed may 4 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sun may 1 6 pm |
dan rodriguez EP fundraiser event dan rodriguez, an artist based out of minneapolis, mn, is creating quite a buzz in the midwest. the groove-based, bluesy over-toned sound of his music, mixed with his powerful, yet seductive voice creates an atmosphere different from other music. originally from detroit, mi, dan moved to minneapolis in 2004 to pursue music. he started a band with his brother, andre rodriguez, and called it the auburns. in january, 2008, dan started a self-titled solo project in the twin cities. promoting his band as a trio, dan started playing venues in the local music scene. on june 13th, 2008, dan’s album unreal was released in minneapolis. dan has since been playing locally and touring throughout the midwest reaching venues in mn, wi, and mi, including summerfest '08, '09 and '10 in milwaukee, wi, and sharing the stage with national acts including pete francis (of dispatch), needtobreathe, augustana, and most recently, eric hutchinson. ten dollars |
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| sat apr 30 8 pm |
scenic roots f. joe cruz this eclectic trio brings to the stage a vast array of styles, sounds and influences, painting a broad spectrum of musical landscapes. the ensemble is led by multi-stringed instrumentalist joe cruz, who entertains with an arsenal of acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, dobro and cuban trés, and sings songs from such great artists as paul simon, eric clapton and ben harper, to name a few. he takes you into the realms of jazz and blues, and transcends into infectious latin beats and shredding electric guitar a la santana. back in the engine room holding down the drums, joel arpin offers up rhythms and beats from reggae to samba, swing to swampy two-beat, african rhythms to funky r & b backbeat, creating a wave for all to ride. the foundation and bottom end of the group is commanded by bassist kevin rowe. a solid groovemeister and skilled improviser, he brings a worldly sophisticated sensibility with a background in classical music, along with jazz and world beat. eight dollars |
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| fri apr 29 8 pm |
aimee fischer & the snazzy band this veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, this expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse. ten dollars |
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| thu apr 28 8 pm |
red planet f. jay epstein & dean magraw red planet (dean magraw: guitar, chris bates: bass, jay epstein: drums), will be at the 318 cafe performing a rare acoustic show featuring material from their new cd, ‘space dust’, including many original compositions that the band has been playing live since 2003. red planet plays innovative jazz sounds with a strong emphasis on creative interactivity for the 21st century and is known for its unique interpretations of the music of john coltrane, thelonious monk, & jimi hendrix. jazz police says, "one of the area’s most innovative threesomes! dean magraw is in the habit of wowing audiences with his fleet fingered plucking and creative compositions." dean is one of the twin cities’ most eclectic musicians, with a thirty-year career spanning genres and cultures, from blues to classical to folk and jazz, from japanese and indian to celtic and middle american. chris bates studied with renowned jazz bassist anthony cox and is well known for his supportive strength and creative aura that he brings to such bands as atlantis quartet, enormous, volcano insurance, how birds work, & todd clouser. jay epstein has played in many diverse jazz groups and developed a very personal voice on the drums after studying polyrhythmic concepts in manhattan with barry altschul. his two cds, both featuring anthony cox on bass & bill carrothers on piano, have garnered luminous reviews in the national press. ten dollars |
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| thu apr 28 | dining out for life! we will donate a portion of our sales to The Aliveness Project, a local nonprofit organization that provides on-site meals, food shelf & other supportive services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families. |
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| sat apr 23 8 pm |
jeff arundel sings and plays the guitar. his songs turn from melancholy and nostalgic to modestly up-beat, but for the most part, he is a romantic who, like many people his age, loves the 70's vibe. jeff has been called the "cities 97 favorite" by tom surowicz, perhaps well-earned because he has been on two of the famous "cities samplers," and two of his five cd's of original music have won awards (minnesota music award for best pop album and naird award for indie album of the year). lately he has been producing and music-directing for keri noble. jeff's favorite review of himself was by steve morse of the boston globe, who called him "canny" and "a cross between james taylor and townes van zandt." his favorite color is purple, his favorite drink is diet mountain dew, and he has played music with some great artists, some of whom periodically show up to help him at his (increasingly rare) gigs. ten dollars |
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| fri apr 22 8 pm |
gypsy swing 'hot club' jazz played by four of the twin cities 'most jammin' hot club artists, gypsy mania captures the hot club sound that has become very popular with audiences in the usa and europe. the music of gypsy mania is based on the hot club of france sound featuring the music of gypsy swing artists, django reinhart and stephanne grappelli. |
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| thu apr 21 8 pm |
“emerson’s silky smooth voice serenades you from beginning to end, walking you through scenes of her life like pages in a book. the quality of the vocals alone make “long ride” worth the listen.” "...wisconsin native vicky emerson’s authenticity, her honeysuckle voice and her unerring sense of melody make the exquisite “long ride” anything but ordinary. " tom weber, rochester post-bulletin ten dollars |
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| fri apr 15 8 pm |
pamela mcneill is a story teller; a songwriter of lost truths and forgotten dreams. over the years, she has created an ever-widening circle of fans with her distinctive voice that one reviewer describes as "the voice of a fiery angel." her leather-and-lace vocals combine with lush, smart arrangements to deliver her fantastic original material. her latest cd, “nightingale” is a rock’n’roll gem with hints of alt-country. “country-rock siren pamela mcneill cooks like grease on the griddle.” -mpls./st.paul magazine ten dollars |
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| thu apr 14 8 pm |
"brooklyn-based folk duo the ericksons claim a smorgasbord of disparate influences, from the usual suspects (bob dylan, lucinda williams et al.) to the less obvious, such as radiohead and yo la tengo. but it is the joining of those seemingly contrasting inspirations that ultimately produces the pair’s sparkling take on the well-trod paths of american folk songwriting. with a keen appreciation of americana storytelling and a gift for heart-wrenching melodicism and stunning harmonic twists, their sound is a perfect marriage of tradition and modernism." (dan bolles, seven days) seven dollars |
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| sat apr 9 8 pm |
brianna lane and the navigators club brianna lane is a gifted singer/songwriter in true americana form. she writes and performs on an acoustic guitar as well as a banjo, crafting songs that are clear-eyed and pure—with an integrity derived from her gritty, unflinching emotional honesty. long time music-writer/author/rock-journalist jim walsh recently wrote that brianna lane is “…a star in the making. she’s poised, ambitious, a great writer, a soul singer of the first order, and a lithe, accomplished guitarist.” (star tribune) lane grew up in minnesota and still calls minneapolis home. in her eight years of touring lane has shared the stage with billy bragg, dar williams, patty larkin, catie curtis, the weepies, jennifer nettles (of sugarland), and numerous other well seasoned musicians. she has also shared powerhouse, leg-powered bicycle tours with signature sounds’ artist peter mulvey. lane has released three full length solo records and one duo ep with cahalen morrison as “harbor collective” eight dollars |
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| fri apr 8 8 pm |
this is noah hoehn's new live looping show featuring harmonica, marimba and percussion. he will perform a mix of original music with songs you know and love, done in a fresh and distinctive way. noah hoehn is known regionally for his versatile and distinctive harmonica playing. he is a two-time recipient of the prestigious mcknight artist fellowship for performing musicians. in 2007, hoehn played harmonica in the minnesota opera's world premier production of "the grapes of wrath" at the ordway theatre in st. paul, mn. he is best known for his work with the popular twin cities trio, bojono. noah's solo performances include appearances on minnesota public radio and national public radio. ten dollars |
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| thu apr 7 8 pm |
living locally and touring nationally, patchouli’s positive upbeat acoustic music includes guitars, string bass, marimbas, percussion, smooth vocals and harmonies creating a multi-instrumental world folk fusion sound. these traveling minstrels will be bringing all their latest stories and songs of life on the road, healing, love, poetry, environmental concerns, hope and visions to their show at the 318 cafe. eight dollars |
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| wed apr 6 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat apr 2 8 pm |
reynold philipsek + matt senjem reynold philipsek (guitar, vocals) will be performing with acoustic bassist matt senjem. philipsek and senjem are bandmates in east side and were original members in the gypsy jazz band the twin cities hot club. the focus on the april 2 show will be original tunes taken from philipsek's latest recordings, selections from the east side cd and assorted jazz standards. the music will cover the gamut from bop to latin/tango and gypsy jazz. ten dollars |
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| fri apr 1 8 pm |
mark is nearing his fourth decade on stages around the midwest and the world, including appearances at folk and bluegrass festivals, concerts, on television and radio, including the prairie home companion. he has recorded with such bands as the clearwater hot club, the middle spunk creek boys, the wisconsin river bluegrass boys, harmonious wail and numerous others. he has shared the stage with tom paxton, alan munde, joe carr, don stiernberg and tony trishka, becky schlegel, brian wicklund and chris silver. mark's songs have been recorded by joe carr and alan munde, the middle spunk creek boys, becky schlegel and the sparetime bluegrass band. six dollars |
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| thu mar 31 8 pm |
the maptones (matt muller trio) with a deeply-rooted background and love for music, matt muller, jesse morantez and andrea brown's newly formed acoustic trio focuses on three-part harmonies and a groovy vibe . all three bring exceptionally different musical influences to the mix which makes for an interesting and entertaining night of music every time. their motto is "have fun and play well,” and it seems to be working. six dollars |
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| sat mar 26 8 pm |
jana's vocals are delicate and beautiful, she sets the mood and embraces your mind with her poetic yet ground level lyrics. at times jana's sound can be rustic when she combines the strumming of the banjo or mandolin, but the majority of her strings are shared with her acoustic guitar. janas performance is flawless and entrancing. hollands deep minor tones and angelic voice offer solace to any who listen. seven dollars |
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| fri mar 25 8 pm |
scenic roots f. joe cruz this eclectic trio brings to the stage a vast array of styles, sounds and influences, painting a broad spectrum of musical landscapes. the ensemble is led by multi-stringed instrumentalist joe cruz, who entertains with an arsenal of acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, dobro and cuban trés, and sings songs from such great artists as paul simon, eric clapton and ben harper, to name a few. he takes you into the realms of jazz and blues, and transcends into infectious latin beats and shredding electric guitar a la santana. back in the engine room holding down the drums, joel arpin offers up rhythms and beats from reggae to samba, swing to swampy two-beat, african rhythms to funky r & b backbeat, creating a wave for all to ride. the foundation and bottom end of the group is commanded by bassist kevin rowe. a solid groovemeister and skilled improviser, he brings a worldly sophisticated sensibility with a background in classical music, along with jazz and world beat. eight dollars |
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| thu mar 24 8 pm |
joining jenny at the 318 will be donnie la marca (jonny lang, bobby caldwell, donny osmond, and italian pop diva giorgia, and local groups such as mick sterling and the truth) on keyboards/musical director; billy franze on bass, guitar, and vocals (prince, jonny lang, dr, mambo’s combo the mystics, and countless others); and wayne anthony cullinan on percussion, vocals, guitar and a vibe of his own. wayne is a brilliant musician you will not want to miss! and we are frequently surprised by appearances of special musical guests who will delight and entertain you even more – you never know who might show up. seven dollars |
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| sat mar 19 8 pm |
mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| fri mar 18 8 pm |
"if i could play guitar the way michael gulezian does, i would just sit in front of a mirror and watch myself do it." ~ garrison keillor, a prairie home companion if you've never heard of michael gulezian (gu-lay-ze-in), you're in for a very pleasant surprise. he's one of the most highly regarded instrumental acoustic artists of our time. in concert, michael is all warmth and humor ... and though it's visually breathtaking to watch him perform, a concert with michael is more than a display of cutting-edge virtuosity – it is the passionate communion of master musician engaged with his audience in the mystery of self-revelation, creating music of atmospheric power, ecstatic joy, and haunting beauty. if you enjoy the artistry of musicians such as leo kottke and michael hedges – guitarists who amaze us with what ten fingers and one guitar can do – then you will love michael gulezian. fifteen dollars |
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| thu mar 17 8 pm |
jack klatt is one of the most well traveled singer/songwriter, guitar slangin' men around. do yourself a favor; lend him a bit of your time and he will dazzle your socks off with dreamy originals, gypsy flavored ballads and resurrected tunes from a disappearing america. together with miss sabyre rae, you can be sure to expect a night of beautiful harmonies and dionysian debauchery that will get your feet moving and your hips shaking. five dollars |
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| sat mar 12 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
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| fri mar 11 8 pm |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” eleven dollars |
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| sat mar 5 8 pm |
born in illinois, and now residing in milwaukee, mike mangione is quickly becoming a familiar name throughout the city's growing music scene. bringing an organically subtle, yet expressive sound, mangione has drawn comparisons to such songwriting heavyweights as ryan adams and elliott smith. now touring behind his new opus "tenebrae," mangione feels ready to spread that following to even greater amounts with much-deserved confidence in the album. "tenebrae" is a classic-sounding piece full of beautifully arranged acoustics and mangione's vocals can be heart-breakingly delicate at times, comparable to how james blunt only wishes he could sound. standout tracks include "it's me not you," and "the killing floor." --chris krekling onlinemilwaukee ten dollars |
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| fri mar 4 8 pm |
in 2006, patrick was awarded the mcknight fellowship for performing musicians, the first accordion player to ever win the grant and one of the youngest recipients on record in any discipline. with his new found resources, he followed his musical passions around the globe. he spent a good deal of time in new orleans, soaking up the diverse cultural influences of the region. during his time in louisiana, he was a member of the panorama jazz band and the loose marbles with whom he was able to tour internationally and perform at the new orleans jazz and heritage festival, the veracruz jazz festival and notable venues domestic and abroad. 2008 brought patrick to new york city to study eastern european folk music. while in new york he founded the baby soda jazz band, an international collective of musicians dedicated to bringing new orleans traditional jazz to everyone, everywhere. the ensemble continues to perform in perpetuity bringing together old and young generations of musicians and listeners. seven dollars |
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| thu mar 3 8 pm |
jimmy peterson (of bellwether, 757s, & missing numbers) + brad senne jimmy peterson is a self published singer-songwriter who came to minneapolis in the spring of 1995 with little more than a sleeping bag and a couple of guitars. since then, he's founded and performed in at least three critically acclaimed independent bands and created no less than ten records worth of original material, the most notable of which was undoubtedly the folksy alt-country group known as bellwether, which released five records between 1996 and 2005, and toured both in the U.S and europe extensively. with a style that falls somewhere between the unlikely innocence of a young jeff tweedy [uncle tupelo /wilco], and the more complex & haunting artifacts of songwriter richard buckner, peterson draws freely on the instincts of his sentiments. somehow finding something of interest in everything from city streetlights to cinderblocks. constantly distilling & boiling down the more abstact elements of his perceptions into simple offhanded notes. at their best, his songs can almost capture the smell in the air of smoke on a september evening. hopping on the solo train in 2003 brad senne recorded and released his first self-titled album that year. the sparse acoustic album garnered local and national press including the splendid magazine review that said “senne is a talented songwriter whose richly textured acoustic ballads might someday work their way into space alongside elliott smith’s early recordings." on the follow-up to brad’s first album he decided to record it under the moniker Beight. heading into flowers studio (the replacements, golden smog, the jayhawks) senne was looking for a more polished, fuller sound than his first album. recorded over the span of a few months the album file in rhythm by Beight came out in june 2005. receiving many accolades from press all over the country the illinois entertainer said “senne could give beck a run for his money.” brad’s latest release was once again titled under brad senne and recorded at his home studio with additional mixing and instrumentation added at crazy beast studio (andrew bird). brad is working on his next album slated for release in the spring of 2009 and currently plays around minneapolis a few times a month. five dollars |
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| wed mar 2 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sun feb 27 7 pm |
his name is michael johnson. he has no plans to put on a cowboy hat, affect an accent, wear one glove or be anyone but himself. moreover, he is "the" michael johnson, and he has performed and lived more music and recorded more hits than you would imagine. his voice immediately identifies him as the man who sings "bluer than blue", "give me wings", "that's that", "this night won't last forever" and other landmark songs. his music shows a diversity, depth and heart that only come from years of dedication to a labor of love. twenty dollars |
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| sat feb 26 8 pm |
mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| fri feb 25 8pm |
tim mahoney has had songs from his stay/leave album licensed for eight tv shows this fall including mtv”s “the hills” and “life of ryan,” and e!’s “keeping up with the kardashians” and “living lohan.” last year, mahoney won the ray-ban never hide music contest, which landed him in a two-page spread in rolling stone magazine’s 40th anniversary issue. mahoney has sold over 120,000 units as an independent artist and continues to tour both with his band and as a solo performer. stay/leave was also selected by target as part of its emerging artists program, landing it on the end caps in music sections of 500 target stores in the midwest. eleven dollars |
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| thu feb 24 8 pm |
nashville-based jeff dayton comes back to his minnesota roots for a special night at 318 cafe. he's toured with kenny chesney, lee greenwood and 15 years as bandleader for hall of fame artist glen campbell, written songs for george strait and grammy nominee chubby carrier, produced buck owens and rising teen artist daisy mallory. this platinum award songwriter will feature choice hits and original material from his current CD. he's toured the world, played venues from the white house to royal albert hall, appeared on late night with conan o'brien and the today show. jeff made a name for himself in the twin cities working with musicians from bob dylan and prince, later in arizona where he opened dozens of major shows, won a shelf full of awards and had a #1 hit record on regional radio. currently jeff is co-producing with fellow minnesotan david z and developing hit duo angels landing. ten dollars |
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| sat feb 19 8 pm |
nick leet + jimmy peterson (of bellwether, 757s, & missing numbers) nick leet is a founding member and chief songwriter of high on stress. leet’s “heart on your sleeve” approach to songwriting has been praised by local and international music scribes as well as numerous minneapolis rock n’ roll luminaries. his solo shows are often filled with biting humor and songs that are honest, refreshing and can pack a punch. jimmy peterson is a self published singer-songwriter who came to minneapolis in the spring of 1995 with little more than a sleeping bag and a couple of guitars. since then, he's founded and performed in at least three critically acclaimed independent bands and created no less than ten records worth of original material, the most notable of which was undoubtedly the folksy alt-country group known as bellwether, which released five records between 1996 and 2005, and toured both in the U.S and europe extensively. with a style that falls somewhere between the unlikely innocence of a young jeff tweedy [uncle tupelo /wilco], and the more complex & haunting artifacts of songwriter richard buckner, peterson draws freely on the instincts of his sentiments. somehow finding something of interest in everything from city streetlights to cinderblocks. constantly distilling & boiling down the more abstact elements of his perceptions into simple offhanded notes. at their best, his songs can almost capture the smell in the air of smoke on a september evening. eight dollars |
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| fri feb 18 8 pm |
born and raised in southern california, deb started her professional musical career after moving to whitefish, montana where she began performing jazz standards with the dr. k trio. soon after she began writing and performing her own songs influenced by artists such as bonnie raitt, the beatles and joni mitchell. deb has 3 well received cd's to her credit with her eponymous cd selling over 100,000 copies. ten dollars |
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| thu feb 17 8pm |
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| mon feb 14 |
valentine's day with boyd lee & aimee fischer the 318's favorite lovebirds boyd & aimee will be doing a special valentine's day performance. seven dollars |
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| sat feb 12 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
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| fri feb 11 8 pm |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” eleven bucks |
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| sat feb 5 8 pm |
dustin lee is an american singersongwriter, originally hailing from fort madison, iowa and currently residing in minneapolis, minnesota. rockit records & recording™ has released his debut solo album, titled “on my way back home.” the album features thirteen moving, thoughtful, and poignant songs inspired by life in the hawkeye state. dan rodriguez, an artist based out of minneapolis, mn, is creating quite a buzz in the midwest. the groove-based, bluesy over-toned sound of his music, mixed with his powerful, yet seductive voice creates an atmosphere different from other music. originally from detroit, mi, dan moved to minneapolis in 2004 to pursue music. he started a band with his brother, andre rodriguez, and called it the auburns. in january, 2008, dan started a self-titled solo project in the twin cities. promoting his band as a trio, dan started playing venues in the local music scene. on june 13th, 2008, dan’s album unreal was released in minneapolis. dan has since been playing locally and touring throughout the midwest reaching venues in mn, wi, and mi, including summerfest '08, '09 and '10 in milwaukee, wi, and sharing the stage with national acts including pete francis (of dispatch), needtobreathe, augustana, and most recently, eric hutchinson. six dollars |
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| fri feb 4 8 pm |
billy johnson is a singer/songwriter who’s been performing for 15 years. he’s fronted the hillcats and still is the frontman for billy johnson’s roadshow. he has an acoustic duo b-team, and has just released his first solo cd. “billy johnson confirms he belongs on the a list as one of the twin cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths with his first solo album.” – chris reiemenschneider – star tribune james moors is a songwriter's songwriter surfing in the wake of such artists as steve earl, peter himmelman, shawn colvin and jay farrar. young and old souls alike have no trouble finding themselves in the plain spoken lyrics of james moors. after bringing an audience into the present moment with his midwestern sincerity and ungaurded humor, james unveils the layers of our common experiences with memorable melodies, exposing the magic that lies beneath. eight dollars |
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| thu feb 3 8 pm |
“hints of david bowie, fleetwood mac and tammy wynette pop up on local singer ali gray’s new album, “johnson street.” sharply produced by patrik tanner, the disc sees gray making highly commercial, ’70s-style country rock that’s likely to appeal to fans of the more twangy acts to pop up on cities 97, as well as those who prefer the more rebellious ladies of k102.” by ross raihala eight dollars |
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| wed feb 2 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat jan 29 8 pm |
billy mclaughlin if you don't know billy's music or the inspiring story of what he has had to do to keep playing his extraordinary guitar-style, then you should not miss this show...acoustic guitar unaffected by gravity. twenty dollars |
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| fri jan 28 8 pm |
the mad ripple (f. jim walsh) the mad ripple is the singing/songwriting/recording alias of jim walsh, longtime minneapolis writer/music lover/former lead singer of laughing stock/rems (1979-1986). the ripple's debut cd "sink and/or swim" (eclectone) is available on itunes, cd baby, and other fine internet locations, as well as smart and discerning independent music stores across the land, such as the electric fetus, treehouse records, roadrunner records, and cheapo's. six dollars |
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| thu jan 27 8 pm |
animal hospital (aka colder in moscow) "moments where frontman roser's quavering voice and dread-filled lyrics take center stage are quickly followed by those in which a punchy drum fill or shimmering guitar pattern is seizing the spotlight....the band's chemistry and promise shown on great speculation is undeniable, so is its edgy and uncompromising nature." -city pages six dollars |
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| sat jan 22 8 pm |
po' boy local 151 just like their namesake sandwich, the po’boy local 151 is a mixture of musical ingredients; slap-back echo, harmony vocals, jazz bass and brushed drums, rock intensity. simple things mixed in just the right proportions become tasty. a union of great flavors if you will. made up of players from some of the twin cities most established country, bluegrass, folk and roots rock bands, po’boy local 151 combines professional players who all love american roots music. po’boy local 151 plays everything from bob wills swing numbers and honky tonk tearjerkers, rockabilly classics to extended improvisational takes on gillian welch or neil young. harmony singing a la the louvin bros, and great 50’s era guitar instrumentals like “sleepwalk” and “buckaroo”. seven dollars |
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| fri jan 21 8 pm |
scenic roots f. joe cruz this eclectic trio brings to the stage a vast array of styles, sounds and influences, painting a broad spectrum of musical landscapes. the ensemble is led by multi-stringed instrumentalist joe cruz, who entertains with an arsenal of acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, dobro and cuban trés, and sings songs from such great artists as paul simon, eric clapton and ben harper, to name a few. he takes you into the realms of jazz and blues, and transcends into infectious latin beats and shredding electric guitar a la santana. back in the engine room holding down the drums, joel arpin offers up rhythms and beats from reggae to samba, swing to swampy two-beat, african rhythms to funky r & b backbeat, creating a wave for all to ride. the foundation and bottom end of the group is commanded by bassist kevin rowe. a solid groovemeister and skilled improviser, he brings a worldly sophisticated sensibility with a background in classical music, along with jazz and world beat. ten dollars |
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| thu jan 20 8 pm |
brian david has been part of the st. paul and minneapolis music scene for 8 years. fronting the local bands syndicate avenue and the alternative rock band murge before forming his own band the brian david band which quickly created a signature acoustic stomp rock sound backed by former drummer of murge, the s.w. stomp, sean woodward. he has been writing since he was 15 and puts an overwhelming amount of passion in every song he writes and sings. he has written over 1000 songs and has recorded 2 full length albums and 2 ep's since 2004 and "there from here" is his 3rd album, this time with a full 5 piece band behind a singer/songwriter style. seven dollars |
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| sat jan 15 8 pm |
biff robillard + special guests biff robillard of the maeflies returns to the 318 with guitar-slinger greg lee. eight dollars |
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| fri jan 14 8 pm |
the barley jacks f. brian wicklund & joe cruz “synergy is the interaction of forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual parts.” – an apt description for ten penny nail. brian’s mastery of the fiddle and mandolin is perfectly complemented by the virtuosity of joe cruz on guitar and kevin rowe on bass. the first thing an audience notices is the way these amazing musicians interact on stage. each player listens and responds to the others. brian responds to a musical idea of joe’s that is in turn elaborated on by kevin. brian replies and so on until the music becomes something new and alive. audience members get caught up in the action not unlike spectators watching top tennis players play an extended volley at wimbledon. these guys really play and they really play. fourteen dollars |
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| thu jan 13 8 pm |
bryan thuney is a 10 year veteran of the twin cities music scene. he fronted local pop/rock band concentual, before starting and serving as the front man and songwriter of the alt/rock band stealing seconds. bryan has shared the stage with various national acts including vertical horizon, marcy playground, stroke 9, the why store, and pete best. his music has been featured on college radio stations across the country, and he has performed live on local radio stations kqrs and cities 97 as well as kare 11 tv. he is known for his athematic writing style and introspective lyrics, that are designed to heighten your sense of "feel". six dollars |
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| sat jan 8 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
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| fri jan 7 8 pm |
mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| thu jan 6 8 pm |
anna johnson is an alternative/folk/pop musician currently based in nashville, tn. her outstanding songwriting abilities have gained much recognition in nashville, tn and the midwest, where she attended mcnally smith college of music in st. paul on a full songwriting scholarship awarded to her by the rock band queen. her songs are real, true and touchable. her pure voice sings sweet melodies that tug at your heart and latch on tight. she’s fresh and raw and has been compared to the likes of alison krauss, joni mitchell and norah jones, but with a wholesome, modern twist. anna’s music is sure to inspire and encourage you. she lives to spread excitement and a passion for life, and she won’t stop until she’s reached everyone she can. nina yasmineh is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter from the twin cities currently based out of new york city. her pop/rock songs are "sophisticated and fresh" and, like her voice, have an "incredibly mature sound.” nina has performed at a variety of well-known venues in both the twin cities and the new york city area including the bitter end and rockwood music hall. her EP real good thing is currently available on iTunes and CDBaby.com and she is working on her second record, due out in spring 2011. eight dollars |
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| wed jan 5 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat jan 1 8 pm |
reynold philipsek w. gary schulte ten dollars (first 40 guests receive a free special limited edition CD single) |
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| fri dec 31 8 pm |
this is noah hoehn's new live looping show featuring harmonica, marimba and percussion. he will perform a mix of original music with songs you know and love, done in a fresh and distinctive way. noah hoehn is known regionally for his versatile and distinctive harmonica playing. he is a two-time recipient of the prestigious mcknight artist fellowship for performing musicians. in 2007, hoehn played harmonica in the minnesota opera's world premier production of "the grapes of wrath" at the ordway theatre in st. paul, mn. he is best known for his work with the popular twin cities trio, bojono. noah's solo performances include appearances on minnesota public radio and national public radio. fifteen dollars |
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| thu dec 30 8 pm |
kevin steinman + kristian melom (of minor kingdom) kevin steinman has performed lots of big shows, lots of small shows, and hundreds in between. whether he’s on stage at the philadelphia folk festival, or playing at a house concert five minutes from his home, kevin loves singing his songs, and infects his audiences with this same passion. kevin finds inspiration in: artists ranging from james taylor to ben folds; the transcendent beauty of the coastline of norway; and in the healing power of crunchy peanut butter and jam. verbicide record review 2/15/10 a thickset forest, a murky attic, a neutral river running indifferently next to a log cabin, and the eclipsed back room in every aloof guitar shop. such is the music of minor kingdom’s mastermind kristian melom, a well-bearded, minnesota-based singer-songwriter whose debut record my back will bend strives for the same sort of disaffiliation rust-folk heroes sun kil moon and bonnie “prince” billy founded an entire career on. each of the 10 songs are openly slow-paced, usually guided by little more than a gently strummed guitar and melom’s own downhearted tenor. kristian isn’t the first person to do the whole “isolation over convivial” thing (the now-legendary bon iver’s fame burgeoned out of the somewhat mythical origins of his enterprise), but he’s probably one of the most effective. apparently recorded in a myriad of obscured, intimate locations, melom allows the surroundings to spill into his music in a deliciously subtle way. a sparsely echoed harmonica, a distant harmony, a few creaky floorboards, the tracks sound like they’re coming from the dark corners of a lamp-lit bedroom or the fuzzy edges of a projected slide. it has a profound effect; expect to hear more from this kid in the future.//by luke winkie eight dollars |
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| thu dec 23 8 pm |
rage featuring bks vine kathleen and bks presents the rage project. the music of “etta james” and demonstrates how she impacted so many musical careers and also paints a powerful colorful picture of her historical musical journey which is not well known to very many! six dollars |
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| sat dec 18 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
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| fri dec 17 8 pm |
those of you with good memories may recall tom lieberman as the tallest member of the seminal jazz trio rio nido… those of you who are fans of a prairie home companion may remember tom as the voice of “el muchacho allegre (happy boy) ajua-brand hot sauce... those of you who have (or are) children, may have heard tom’s songs being sung by sesame street’s elmo… and, those of you who watch movies may have heard tom performing his own composition, “eskimo kisses,” on the soundtrack to the breakout indie-sensation sweet land. tom’s live appearances have been few and far between over the last 20 years, so if you remember tom from the good old days, come on down and relive the magic of your own misspent youth. and, if you’re too young to have been there, just come on down to get an earful of roots, chestnuts and originals from an artist of uncommon scope and talent. ten dollars |
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| thu dec 16 8 pm |
tim mahoney has had songs from his stay/leave album licensed for eight tv shows this fall including mtv”s “the hills” and “life of ryan,” and e!’s “keeping up with the kardashians” and “living lohan.” last year, mahoney won the ray-ban never hide music contest, which landed him in a two-page spread in rolling stone magazine’s 40th anniversary issue. mahoney has sold over 120,000 units as an independent artist and continues to tour both with his band and as a solo performer. stay/leave was also selected by target as part of its emerging artists program, landing it on the end caps in music sections of 500 target stores in the midwest. eleven dollars |
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| sat dec 11 8 pm |
this show was cancelled because of a little blizzard - rescheduled for jan. 1 at 8 pm. reynold philipsek w. kyle tennis ten dollars (first 40 guests receive a free special limited edition CD single) |
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| fri dec 10 8 pm |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” eleven bucks |
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| thu dec 9 8 pm |
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| wed dec 8 8 pm |
growing up under the musical influence of the beatles, byrds, flying burrito bros and eagles, roger johnson’s songwriting reflects a highly sophisticated take on life and on affairs of the heart. his recently released two-disc album, "stag cotillion," contains 25 songs and 100 minutes of music. along with the above-mentioned artists, listeners may also hear echoes of roy orbison, as well as shades of rodney crowell, john sebastian and chris isaak. all influences aside, however, there's no question that johnson’s music is fresh, new and distinctively his own. although each track stands on it’s own merits, "stag cotillion" has a story arc that follows one man’s journey from the innocence of youth to the wisdom of maturity. roger's vocals are evocative, poignant and highly malleable. he has the unique ability to subtly alter his voice in order to best tell the story contained within each of his compositions. eight dollars |
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| sat dec 4 8 pm |
jeff arundel sings and plays the guitar. his songs turn from melancholy and nostalgic to modestly up-beat, but for the most part, he is a romantic who, like many people his age, loves the 70's vibe. jeff has been called the "cities 97 favorite" by tom surowicz, perhaps well-earned because he has been on two of the famous "cities samplers," and two of his five cd's of original music have won awards (minnesota music award for best pop album and naird award for indie album of the year). lately he has been producing and music-directing for keri noble. jeff's favorite review of himself was by steve morse of the boston globe, who called him "canny" and "a cross between james taylor and townes van zandt." his favorite color is purple, his favorite drink is diet mountain dew, and he has played music with some great artists, some of whom periodically show up to help him at his (increasingly rare) gigs. ten dollars |
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| fri dec 3 8 pm |
mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| thu dec 2 8 pm |
billy johnson is a singer/songwriter who’s been performing for 15 years. he’s fronted the hillcats and still is the frontman for billy johnson’s roadshow. he has an acoustic duo b-team, and has just released his first solo cd. “billy johnson confirms he belongs on the a list as one of the twin cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths with his first solo album.” – chris reiemenschneider – star tribune eight dollars |
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| wed dec 1 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat nov 27 8 pm |
this is noah hoehn's new live looping show featuring harmonica, marimba and percussion. he will perform a mix of original music with songs you know and love, done in a fresh and distinctive way. noah hoehn is known regionally for his versatile and distinctive harmonica playing. he is a two-time recipient of the prestigious mcknight artist fellowship for performing musicians. in 2007, hoehn played harmonica in the minnesota opera's world premier production of "the grapes of wrath" at the ordway theatre in st. paul, mn. he is best known for his work with the popular twin cities trio, bojono. noah's solo performances include appearances on minnesota public radio and national public radio. ten dollars |
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fri nov 26 |
scenic roots f. joe cruz this eclectic trio brings to the stage a vast array of styles, sounds and influences, painting a broad spectrum of musical landscapes. the ensemble is led by multi-stringed instrumentalist joe cruz, who entertains with an arsenal of acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, dobro and cuban trés, and sings songs from such great artists as paul simon, eric clapton and ben harper, to name a few. he takes you into the realms of jazz and blues, and transcends into infectious latin beats and shredding electric guitar a la santana. back in the engine room holding down the drums, joel arpin offers up rhythms and beats from reggae to samba, swing to swampy two-beat, african rhythms to funky r & b backbeat, creating a wave for all to ride. the foundation and bottom end of the group is commanded by bassist kevin rowe. a solid groovemeister and skilled improviser, he brings a worldly sophisticated sensibility with a background in classical music, along with jazz and world beat. eight dollars |
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| wed nov 24 8 pm |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” eleven bucks |
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| sat nov 20 8 pm |
amber halland + clocks & clouds amber halland's paradigm, will be performing with clocks and clouds for an amazing holiday shopping kick off event. partnering with downtown excelsior's businesses for a night of music, gifts, and giveaways. unique holiday shopping and pampering offers are included in with every seat reserved. free hair design or 30 minute massage gift certificates or gourmet goodie bags for the first 21 guests to call in their reservation. doors open for the show at 7:00, show starts at 8pm. call the 318 now to reserve your spot! limited seats are available and we will sell out quickly for this exciting event. twelve dollars |
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| fri nov 19 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
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| thu nov 18 8 pm |
singer/songwriter chuck suchy (soo’key) is a working north dakota farmer whose well-rooted universally-themed songs and stories have earned broad acclaim and esteemed venues including garrison keillor’s a prairie home companion. eight dollars |
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| sat nov 13 8 pm |
born and raised in southern california, deb started her professional musical career after moving to whitefish, montana where she began performing jazz standards with the dr. k trio. soon after she began writing and performing her own songs influenced by artists such as bonnie raitt, the beatles and joni mitchell. deb has 3 well received cd's to her credit with her eponymous cd selling over 100,000 copies. ten dollars |
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| fri nov 12 8 pm |
nick leet + terry walsh (of belfast cowboys) nick leet is a founding member and chief songwriter of high on stress. leet’s “heart on your sleeve” approach to songwriting has been praised by local and international music scribes as well as numerous minneapolis rock n’ roll luminaries. his solo shows are often filled with biting humor and songs that are honest, refreshing and can pack a punch. seven dollars |
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| thu nov 11 8 pm |
“hints of david bowie, fleetwood mac and tammy wynette pop up on local singer ali gray’s new album, “johnson street.” sharply produced by patrik tanner, the disc sees gray making highly commercial, ’70s-style country rock that’s likely to appeal to fans of the more twangy acts to pop up on cities 97, as well as those who prefer the more rebellious ladies of k102.” by ross raihala eight dollars |
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| wed nov 10 8 pm |
jason paulson has been a staple in the minneapolis music community for 10 years. playing with his bands grayson and wide open road, he has sold thousands of cd's and played over 2000 shows in several states and a couple of different countries. in 2004 his song "shine" was on a billboard compilation cd of best new artists of 2004. jason has written over 450 songs, released two full length albums and 4 ep's with his band grayson and 1 ep with a full length cd on the way with wide open road. in addition he has also released 2 solo albums over the last 10 years. he has played with national artists such as the bodeans, gin blossoms, landon pigg, and at festivals with oar, tom petty,pearl jam, and many more. over the years he has opened for local greats daisy dillman, gb leighton, tim mahoney, martin zellar and others. “i have always had a very low tolerance for filler,” jim says. he expects the same thing from himself the same thing he learned to expect from the singers and songwriters he grew up listening to: sam cooke, d’angelo, and john prine. jim’s obsession to detail is apparent in each of his songs. he says, “i need every melody, every phrase, every word to sound perfect. the result is jim’s attitude is a strong body of seductive songs with unbelievably catchy melodies. once you hear a jim seem song, it stays with you. jim’s explosive performances are already being embraced by audiences in the southeast as he embarks on a national tour in support of his new self titled release. having already shared stages with tim reynolds, jimmie robbins and too sorry for apologies, jim is quickly making a name for himself. six dollars |
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| sat nov 6 8 pm |
aimee fischer & the snazzy band this veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, this expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse. ten dollars |
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| fri nov 5 8 pm |
ben kyle, lead singer of romantica, will perform solo . . . or maybe with a special guest. you'll have to come to find out! ten dollars |
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| thu nov 4 8 pm |
lehto and wright have a sound that is a unique blend of traditional and modern styles. by taking cues from the irish, english and american folk traditions and interpreting them with contemporary guitar-based arrangements, lehto and wright have taken fresh approach to the world of folk and folk rock. eight dollars |
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| wed nov 3 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat oct 30 8 pm |
jeff arundel CD RELEASE PARTY jeff arundel sings and plays the guitar. his songs turn from melancholy and nostalgic to modestly up-beat, but for the most part, he is a romantic who, like many people his age, loves the 70's vibe. jeff has been called the "cities 97 favorite" by tom surowicz, perhaps well-earned because he has been on two of the famous "cities samplers," and two of his five cd's of original music have won awards (minnesota music award for best pop album and naird award for indie album of the year). lately he has been producing and music-directing for keri noble. jeff's favorite review of himself was by steve morse of the boston globe, who called him "canny" and "a cross between james taylor and townes van zandt." his favorite color is purple, his favorite drink is diet mountain dew, and he has played music with some great artists, some of whom periodically show up to help him at his (increasingly rare) gigs. ten dollars (includes a CD) |
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| fri oct 29 8 pm |
chris trapper + chastity brown chris trapper began his career as the front man for late-90’s alternative rock band the push stars (capitol records). with four cd releases and several high profile national tours -- including a run with matchbox twenty -- the push stars served to establish chris as an authentic talent. the new york times calls his work “classic pop perfection.” tennessee-raised, minneapolis-based soul-songstress chastity brown has an alluring tendency to turn heads and hold audiences captive with her jazz-tinged folk compositions, mesmerizing voice and expressive acoustic guitar. she has released three full-length albums. her first disc was recorded live on television and her sophomore disc, sankofa (released 3/6/09), was recorded solo in the studio. on their first album, high noon teeth (released 6/12/10), chastity and her bandmates, michael x. (percussion), adam wozniak (of tarlton, upright bass) and nikki schultz (backing vocals), have concocted a powerful combination of roots, rhythm, and blues. the emotional improv at the heart of chastity's storytelling, combined with her band's electrifying performances, is garnering attention from fans across the country. ten dollars |
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| thu oct 28 8 pm |
bill robillard + special guests biff robillard, bass player and a principle songwriter for americana band the maeflies, leaves the flies' swarm for a few hours to play some of his favorites from his catalogue. he will be joined by long-time friend and guitar ace greg lee as they explore new and old songs in the intimate 318 listening room. six dollars |
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| sat oct 23 8 pm |
gypsy swing 'hot club' jazz played by four of the twin cities 'most jammin' hot club artists, gypsy mania captures the hot club sound that has become very popular with audiences in the usa and europe. the music of gypsy mania is based on the hot club of france sound featuring the music of gypsy swing artists, django reinhart and stephanne grappelli. |
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| fri oct 22 8 pm |
mary jane alm mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| thu oct 21 8 pm |
tim mahoney has had songs from his stay/leave album licensed for eight tv shows this fall including mtv”s “the hills” and “life of ryan,” and e!’s “keeping up with the kardashians” and “living lohan.” last year, mahoney won the ray-ban never hide music contest, which landed him in a two-page spread in rolling stone magazine’s 40th anniversary issue. mahoney has sold over 120,000 units as an independent artist and continues to tour both with his band and as a solo performer. stay/leave was also selected by target as part of its emerging artists program, landing it on the end caps in music sections of 500 target stores in the midwest. eleven dollars |
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| wed oct 20 8 pm |
david glaser’s songs are lush, evocative, and full of imagery - like an album of snapshots from his rich journey. an evening with david is a rollercoaster ride of style, emotion and genre; you can expect everything from contemporary singer/songwriter fare to traditional offerings, and many shades in between. david's fluent guitar and mandolin skills have made him a sought after side man, studio musician, and guitar teacher. he performs regularly with dan navarro, stephanie corby, and bob sima, among others. david offers a comprehensive guitar and mandolin workshop on many of his tour stops. he's played madison square garden and with folks like morris day, luther vandross, isley jasper isley, peabo bryson and many others david stoddard is one of minnesota's most decorated songwriters. you may have heard him play at local venues or festivals, or one of his many appearances on minnesota public radio. he's done shows with people as diverse as leon russell, juice newton, rik emmett, john mccutcheon, pat donohue, karen mal, lou and peter berryman, and, now (thoroughly confirming him as a unapologetic name dropper) david glaser. ten dollars |
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| sat oct 16 8 pm |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” eleven bucks |
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| fri oct 15 8 pm |
born in illinois, and now residing in milwaukee, mike mangione is quickly becoming a familiar name throughout the city's growing music scene. bringing an organically subtle, yet expressive sound, mangione has drawn comparisons to such songwriting heavyweights as ryan adams and elliott smith. now touring behind his new opus "tenebrae," mangione feels ready to spread that following to even greater amounts with much-deserved confidence in the album. "tenebrae" is a classic-sounding piece full of beautifully arranged acoustics and mangione's vocals can be heart-breakingly delicate at times, comparable to how james blunt only wishes he could sound. standout tracks include "it's me not you," and "the killing floor." --chris krekling onlinemilwaukee ten dollars |
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| thu oct 14 8 pm |
brianna lane and the navigators club brianna lane is a gifted singer/songwriter in true americana form. she writes and performs on an acoustic guitar as well as a banjo, crafting songs that are clear-eyed and pure—with an integrity derived from her gritty, unflinching emotional honesty. long time music-writer/author/rock-journalist jim walsh recently wrote that brianna lane is “…a star in the making. she’s poised, ambitious, a great writer, a soul singer of the first order, and a lithe, accomplished guitarist.” (star tribune) lane grew up in minnesota and still calls minneapolis home. in her eight years of touring lane has shared the stage with billy bragg, dar williams, patty larkin, catie curtis, the weepies, jennifer nettles (of sugarland), and numerous other well seasoned musicians. she has also shared powerhouse, leg-powered bicycle tours with signature sounds’ artist peter mulvey. lane has released three full length solo records and one duo ep with cahalen morrison as “harbor collective” eight dollars |
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| sat oct 9 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center. twelve dollars |
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| fri oct 8 8 pm |
billy johnson is a singer/songwriter who’s been performing for 15 years. he’s fronted the hillcats and still is the frontman for billy johnson’s roadshow. he has an acoustic duo b-team, and has just released his first solo cd. “billy johnson confirms he belongs on the a list as one of the twin cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths with his first solo album.” – chris reiemenschneider – star tribune eight dollars |
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| thu oct 7 8 pm |
amber halland's paradigm...bold lyrics and mind blowing vocals behind the eyelids of a warm and gentle spirit. today you can hear the story, the surrender, the answer to every song recorded by amber halland prior to this era. you'll hear the same enticing lyrics and the distinctively "halland" vocals with a modern edge thanks to the new band members and a whole new meaning thanks to a shift in amber halland's paradigm. barber's presence on stage is electric, wandering seamlessly from song into story, painting scenes of love, home, hardship, beauty and even embarrassment. named as “winnipeg's finest songwriter” by CKUW veteran darren day, and quoted as having “that woody guthrie wanderlust” by mitch podolak of home routes, barber is the latest promising young songwriter to emerge from the fertile musical breeding grounds of winnipeg, manitoba. eight dollars |
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| wed oct 6 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat oct 2 8 pm |
called by critics “minneapolis’ marshall crenshaw”, singer, songwriter, multi instrument-alist, michael nelson knew music was his calling when he picked up the drum sticks at the early age of 10. he spent his high school years behind the trap kit in various local rock bands including the first avenue darlings a-few. the guitar became his passion in college where he also began writing songs and he formed the acoustic duo, the sundogs, with fellow songwriter chris larson. michael broke out on his own in the early 90’s fronting the self titled michael nelson group, headlining local clubs and opening for national acts. six dollars |
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| fri oct 1 8 pm |
courtney yasmineh courtney yasmineh and her band will play songs from her new album, which is currently enjoying indie and college airplay throughout the us and europe. the new album, beautiful lonely (july 2009) is available on cdbaby. i’ve taken to introducing ashleigh still as “the eva cassidy of woodbury,” because her soul – even more so than her stunning voice – recalls the late great d.c.-area thrush’s depth of feeling. which is to say that ashleigh sings from a deep place informed by her hardscrabble experience as a gospel-trained, church-raised single mother of two whose fashion photos could grace the cover of either “bust” or “glamour.” (when asked how she knows so much about men, she recently said, “i don’t! it’s all imagination…”) but beyond her outer beauty and the wisdom that comes from the day-to-day struggle of making a living for her and her kids, there is an inner flame that burns brightly and has something to say; something about what it’s like to be a woman trying to dig out from the conformity of society, religion, and family. in that sense, ashleigh also reminds me of anne sexton and billie holiday. like those two express-myself-or-die classic talents, she manages to stop time when she opens her mouth/heart, and we’re all the richer for it. --jim walsh, summer ‘09 ten dollars |
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| thu sept 30 8 pm |
bill isles’ songs are down-to-earth poetic reflections of life experiences and often explore adventurous metaphorical worlds. these worlds vary greatly in scope and texture such as the differences between the clever honky-tonk ambiguity of "the hole in our town" and the enchanting feel of "sistine chapel", both from his 2003 release "the threshold.” each of his compositions provides a spectrum of interpretation opportunities, as well, as demonstrated by "sistine chapel." he has drawn fans to listen over and over again, and to describe his live performances as "mesmerizing.” ten dollars |
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| sat sept 25 8 pm |
this is noah hoehn's new live looping show featuring harmonica, marimba and percussion. he will perform a mix of original music with songs you know and love, done in a fresh and distinctive way. noah hoehn is known regionally for his versatile and distinctive harmonica playing. he is a two-time recipient of the prestigious mcknight artist fellowship for performing musicians. in 2007, hoehn played harmonica in the minnesota opera's world premier production of "the grapes of wrath" at the ordway theatre in st. paul, mn. he is best known for his work with the popular twin cities trio, bojono. noah's solo performances include appearances on minnesota public radio and national public radio. ten dollars |
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| fri sept 24 8 pm |
the barley jacks f. brian wicklund & joe cruz “synergy is the interaction of forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual parts.” – an apt description for ten penny nail. brian’s mastery of the fiddle and mandolin is perfectly complemented by the virtuosity of joe cruz on guitar and kevin rowe on bass. the first thing an audience notices is the way these amazing musicians interact on stage. each player listens and responds to the others. brian responds to a musical idea of joe’s that is in turn elaborated on by kevin. brian replies and so on until the music becomes something new and alive. audience members get caught up in the action not unlike spectators watching top tennis players play an extended volley at wimbledon. these guys really play and they really play. twelve dollars |
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| thu sept 23 8 pm |
the waymores with sally barris, tom kimmel & don henry grammy award winner don henry's songs have been recorded by ray charles, patti page, conway twitty, kathy mattea and dozens of other great artists... but they shine brightest when sung by the artist who wrote them. long appreciated as one of nashville's finest singer-songwriters, don is revered by fans, critics and peers alike for being one of the most inspiring, entertaining and funny(!) artists you are ever likely to see and hear. ten dollars |
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| sat sept 18 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
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| fri sept 17 8 pm |
harpist andrea stern and multi-wind player laura mackenzie convey the warm resonance of traditional irish and scottish music with loving expertise. their renditions of airs, songs, jigs and hornpipes on celtic harp, wooden flutes, whistles, pipes, concertina and voice are transporting and truly enchanting. andrea and laura have been collaborating on concert performances, recording projects and community programs since 2002, after discovering a shared love for the music of these traditions. they have brought this music to numerous festivals, fairs, concert halls, community centers and schools around their region, performing as the duo "willow brae". tonight they will be joined by their frequent guest, percussionist michael bissonnette, adding great lift and drive to the celtic music! eleven dollars |
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| thu sept 16 8 pm |
dustin lee is an american singersongwriter, originally hailing from fort madison, iowa and currently residing in minneapolis, minnesota. rockit records & recording™ has released his debut solo album, titled “on my way back home.” the album features thirteen moving, thoughtful, and poignant songs inspired by life in the hawkeye state. dan rodriguez, an artist based out of minneapolis, mn, is creating quite a buzz in the midwest. the groove-based, bluesy over-toned sound of his music, mixed with his powerful, yet seductive voice creates an atmosphere different from other music. originally from detroit, mi, dan moved to minneapolis in 2004 to pursue music. he started a band with his brother, andre rodriguez, and called it the auburns. in january, 2008, dan started a self-titled solo project in the twin cities. promoting his band as a trio, dan started playing venues in the local music scene. on june 13th, 2008, dan’s album unreal was released in minneapolis. dan has since been playing locally and touring throughout the midwest reaching venues in mn, wi, and mi, including summerfest '08, '09 and '10 in milwaukee, wi, and sharing the stage with national acts including pete francis (of dispatch), needtobreathe, augustana, and most recently, eric hutchinson. six dollars |
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| sat sept 11 8 pm |
aimee fischer & the snazzy band this veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, this expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse. ten dollars |
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| fri sept 10 8 pm |
jeff arundel w/ deb harley jeff arundel sings and plays the guitar. his songs turn from melancholy and nostalgic to modestly up-beat, but for the most part, he is a romantic who, like many people his age, loves the 70's vibe. jeff has been called the "cities 97 favorite" by tom surowicz, perhaps well-earned because he has been on two of the famous "cities samplers," and two of his five cd's of original music have won awards (minnesota music award for best pop album and naird award for indie album of the year). lately he has been producing and music-directing for keri noble. jeff's favorite review of himself was by steve morse of the boston globe, who called him "canny" and "a cross between james taylor and townes van zandt." his favorite color is purple, his favorite drink is diet mountain dew, and he has played music with some great artists, some of whom periodically show up to help him at his (increasingly rare) gigs. ten dollars |
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| thu sept 9 8 pm |
roger johnson & friends, with special guest lonnie knight growing up under the musical influence of the beatles, byrds, flying burrito bros and eagles, roger johnson’s songwriting reflects a highly sophisticated take on life and on affairs of the heart. his recently released two-disc album, "stag cotillion," contains 25 songs and 100 minutes of music. along with the above-mentioned artists, listeners may also hear echoes of roy orbison, as well as shades of rodney crowell, john sebastian and chris isaak. all influences aside, however, there's no question that johnson’s music is fresh, new and distinctively his own. although each track stands on it’s own merits, "stag cotillion" has a story arc that follows one man’s journey from the innocence of youth to the wisdom of maturity. roger's vocals are evocative, poignant and highly malleable. he has the unique ability to subtly alter his voice in order to best tell the story contained within each of his compositions. eight dollars |
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| wed sept 8 8 pm |
mark is nearing his fourth decade on stages around the midwest and the world, including appearances at folk and bluegrass festivals, concerts, on television and radio, including the prairie home companion. he has recorded with such bands as the clearwater hot club, the middle spunk creek boys, the wisconsin river bluegrass boys, harmonious wail and numerous others. he has shared the stage with tom paxton, alan munde, joe carr, don stiernberg and tony trishka, becky schlegel, brian wicklund and chris silver. mark's songs have been recorded by joe carr and alan munde, the middle spunk creek boys, becky schlegel and the sparetime bluegrass band. seven dollars |
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| sat sept 4 8 pm |
the boston globe writes, "jake armerding is the most gifted and promising songwriter to emerge from the boston folk scene in years." armerding, who weaves violin, guitar, mandolin and vocals into his americana songs to create "well-written, thought-provoking pop music" (sing out!), recently logged his thousandth performance. he has shared the stage with bela fleck, nickel creek, josh ritter, david wilcox and toad the wet sprocket. eight dollars |
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| fri sept 3 8 pm |
seeing justin perform live, you better be prepared to write your own song too. he is well known for involving his audiences by having them write their own song during his set. after having the audience pick subjects to write the song about, a piece of paper is passed around the room for each person to write a line to the song. when the lyrics are completed, the audience votes between two guitar parts made up on the spot and then the lyrics and music are improvised into a full song at the end of the show... brianna lane is a gifted singer/songwriter in true americana form. she writes and performs on an acoustic guitar as well as a banjo, crafting songs that are clear-eyed and pure—with an integrity derived from her gritty, unflinching emotional honesty. long time music-writer/author/rock-journalist jim walsh recently wrote that brianna lane is “…a star in the making. she’s poised, ambitious, a great writer, a soul singer of the first order, and a lithe, accomplished guitarist.” (star tribune) lane grew up in minnesota and still calls minneapolis home. in her eight years of touring lane has shared the stage with billy bragg, dar williams, patty larkin, catie curtis, the weepies, jennifer nettles (of sugarland), and numerous other well seasoned musicians. she has also shared powerhouse, leg-powered bicycle tours with signature sounds’ artist peter mulvey. lane has released three full length solo records and one duo ep with cahalen morrison as “harbor collective” ten dollars |
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| wed sept 1 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat aug 28 8 pm |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” eleven bucks |
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| fri aug 27 8 pm |
"brooklyn-based folk duo the ericksons claim a smorgasbord of disparate influences, from the usual suspects (bob dylan, lucinda williams et al.) to the less obvious, such as radiohead and yo la tengo. but it is the joining of those seemingly contrasting inspirations that ultimately produces the pair’s sparkling take on the well-trod paths of american folk songwriting. with a keen appreciation of americana storytelling and a gift for heart-wrenching melodicism and stunning harmonic twists, their sound is a perfect marriage of tradition and modernism." (dan bolles, seven days) seven dollars |
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| wed aug 25 8 pm |
austin, tx-based singer/songwriter danny schmidt is a writer's writer, with a lyrical depth drawing comparisons to leonard cohen, townes van zandt, and dave carter. upon winning the prestigious kerrville new folk award in 2007, sing out magazine tagged schmidt "the best new songwriter we've heard in 15 years." just one man sitting alone on stage with his acoustic guitar and his poetry, in the timeless troubadour tradition, his musical influences draw from deeply-rooted appalachian mountain gospel to haunted english balladry, from syncopated piedmont country blues to vagabond 60’s protest folk-stumpery. but it all boils down to just great songwriting, in a singular style all his own. not to be missed! ten dollars |
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| sat aug 21 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center. twelve dollars |
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| fri aug 20 8 pm |
billy johnson w/ zach spirov billy johnson is a singer/songwriter who’s been performing for 15 years. he’s fronted the hillcats and still is the frontman for billy johnson’s roadshow. he has an acoustic duo b-team, and has just released his first solo cd. “billy johnson confirms he belongs on the a list as one of the twin cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths with his first solo album.” – chris reiemenschneider – star tribune eight dollars |
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| wed aug 18 8 pm |
brandon sampson & sally barris brandon sampson is a farm boy from lyle, mn with a guitar and a story to tell. sally barris is a singer/songwriter from nashville, tn...progressive folk sensibility with a storytellers command, a strong backbone, and a confectioners dusting of country blues...barris is somehow able to wield a highly individualized sense of melody and song shape into tunes you can imagine other top vocalists covering. in a sea of fair to middling singer/songwriter albums, this comes highly recommended. -craig havighurst, the tennessean ten dollars |
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| sat aug 14 8 pm |
brian david has been part of the st. paul and minneapolis music scene for 8 years. fronting the local bands syndicate avenue and the alternative rock band murge before forming his own band the brian david band which quickly created a signature acoustic stomp rock sound backed by former drummer of murge, the s.w. stomp, sean woodward. he has been writing since he was 15 and puts an overwhelming amount of passion in every song he writes and sings. he has written over 1000 songs and has recorded 2 full length albums and 2 ep's since 2004 and "there from here" is his 3rd album, this time with a full 5 piece band behind a singer/songwriter style. seven dollars |
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| fri aug 13 8 pm |
mary jane alm mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| wed aug 11 8 pm |
mercedes combines a powerful voice with her signature percussive guitar style to make for a captivating and energetic performance. weaving stories from her life and the lives of those around her, she is a first-class story teller and entertainer. having performed coast to coast and abroad for the past decade, sasha mercedes is a seasoned musician who has worked dilligently to perfect her craft. she has released 3 solo albums and is currently working on a fourth. don't miss the chance to see her in this intimate setting. like trees began in 2006 as a home recording project of micah chibana's attempting to capture handcrafted songs with whatever tools were at hand: kitchenware percussion, a rummage sale organ, a borrowed casio keyboard, and field recordings in addition to more traditional pop/rock instrumentation revolving around micah's guitar and vocals. as the home demos piled up, the prospect of a live incarnation became more possible. friends were armed with the ambition and ignorance to pick up any instrument and try to make a beautiful cacophony together. and shows were played as a four piece folk-rock hydra also including tunes written by beth miller (aka invisible sound). fast forward 4 years, and the self-titled like trees debut is now ready for release. across the album's 8 songs, micah plays over 20 instruments in service of these humble chamber pop arrangements. catch like trees live as a solo acoustic act taking the twin citie by quiet riot or spin these one-man-band arrangements on cd seven dollars |
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| tue aug 10 8 pm |
ben kyle, lead singer of romantica, will perform solo . . . or maybe with a special guest. you'll have to come to find out! ten dollars |
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| sat aug 7 8 pm |
billy mclaughlin if you don't know billy's music or the inspiring story of what he has had to do to keep playing his extraordinary guitar-style, then you should not miss this show...acoustic guitar unaffected by gravity. sixteen dollars |
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| fri aug 6 8 pm |
aimee fischer & the snazzy band this veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, this expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse. ten dollars |
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| sat jul 31 8 pm |
reynold philipsek ~ CD RELEASE SHOW reynold will celebrate the release of a new cd called all the things you are. this cd is very much about guitar and is also in homage to his slavic ancestors. he has been researching my ancestry and finds that his grandparents came from an area in poland called upper silesia. he remembers their speaking polish and some of the customs they brought to their farms in central minnesota lately and with the disappearance of his parents' generation he felt it was time to reconnect with his roots. he worked all winter on integrating some slavic-based folk music with jazz and this new album is the result. twelve dollars ~ includes a copy of the new CD |
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| fri jul 30 8 pm |
michael nelson + matt muller called by critics “minneapolis’ marshall crenshaw”, singer, songwriter, multi instrument-alist, michael nelson knew music was his calling when he picked up the drum sticks at the early age of 10. he spent his high school years behind the trap kit in various local rock bands including the first avenue darlings a-few. the guitar became his passion in college where he also began writing songs and he formed the acoustic duo, the sundogs, with fellow songwriter chris larson. michael broke out on his own in the early 90’s fronting the self titled michael nelson group, headlining local clubs and opening for national acts. six dollars |
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| thu jul 29 8 pm |
jeff arundel with joanna jahn jeff arundel sings and plays the guitar. his songs turn from melancholy and nostalgic to modestly up-beat, but for the most part, he is a romantic who, like many people his age, loves the 70's vibe. jeff has been called the "cities 97 favorite" by tom surowicz, perhaps well-earned because he has been on two of the famous "cities samplers," and two of his five cd's of original music have won awards (minnesota music award for best pop album and naird award for indie album of the year). lately he has been producing and music-directing for keri noble. jeff's favorite review of himself was by steve morse of the boston globe, who called him "canny" and "a cross between james taylor and townes van zandt." his favorite color is purple, his favorite drink is diet mountain dew, and he has played music with some great artists, some of whom periodically show up to help him at his (increasingly rare) gigs. ten dollars |
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| mon jul 26 8 pm |
adrianne lenker plays the guitar, sings, and writes songs that blend poetry and pop into an original musical event. adrianne can weave shadows into music and music into sunlight, and she will be "in residence" at the 318 in october and november. then she will be returning to the berklee school of music. come now and listen before the cost goes way up and there aren't any tickets available. five dollars |
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| sat jul 24 8 pm |
those of you with good memories may recall tom lieberman as the tallest member of the seminal jazz trio rio nido… those of you who are fans of a prairie home companion may remember tom as the voice of “el muchacho allegre (happy boy) ajua-brand hot sauce... those of you who have (or are) children, may have heard tom’s songs being sung by sesame street’s elmo… and, those of you who watch movies may have heard tom performing his own composition, “eskimo kisses,” on the soundtrack to the breakout indie-sensation sweet land. tom’s live appearances have been few and far between over the last 20 years, so if you remember tom from the good old days, come on down and relive the magic of your own misspent youth. and, if you’re too young to have been there, just come on down to get an earful of roots, chestnuts and originals from an artist of uncommon scope and talent. ten dollars |
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| fri jul 23 8 pm |
sometimes y (1981) ~ CD RELEASE SHOW sometimes y (1981) formed in 1981 in madison, wisconsin--made a small splash in a small pond in the 1980's. gigs and recordings with rem, replacements, tom verlaine and related resulted in 1984's "one fell swoop" -- produced and recorded at smart studios by butch vig and featuring paul westerberg, wally ingram, steve and duke from garbage and numerous other lifers...voted album of the year by the l.a. times and promoted by everyone from john peel to nico. |
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| wed jul 21 8 pm |
roger johnson & friends, with special guest lonnie knight growing up under the musical influence of the beatles, byrds, flying burrito bros and eagles, roger johnson’s songwriting reflects a highly sophisticated take on life and on affairs of the heart. his recently released two-disc album, "stag cotillion," contains 25 songs and 100 minutes of music. along with the above-mentioned artists, listeners may also hear echoes of roy orbison, as well as shades of rodney crowell, john sebastian and chris isaak. all influences aside, however, there's no question that johnson’s music is fresh, new and distinctively his own. although each track stands on it’s own merits, "stag cotillion" has a story arc that follows one man’s journey from the innocence of youth to the wisdom of maturity. roger's vocals are evocative, poignant and highly malleable. he has the unique ability to subtly alter his voice in order to best tell the story contained within each of his compositions. eight dollars |
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| mon jul 19 8 pm |
adrianne lenker plays the guitar, sings, and writes songs that blend poetry and pop into an original musical event. adrianne can weave shadows into music and music into sunlight, and she will be "in residence" at the 318 in october and november. then she will be returning to the berklee school of music. come now and listen before the cost goes way up and there aren't any tickets available. five dollars |
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| sat jul 17 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center.
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| fri jul 16 8 pm |
it was a hot summer night in 1990 and kari shaw had a dream. she was cruisin' downtown anoka in her sweet '86 dodge charger when inspiration came over her faster than a crimper iron can heat up. she was born to sing the music of linda ronstadt and all she needed was her emmylou harris and dolly parton. several muscle cars (and perms) later the dollys were born. the dollys features three of minneapolis' most sought after female vocalists: joanna jahn, kari shaw, and andra suchy. together these ladies bring their collective talents to the stage and the result are harmonies so tight you'll swear you're live at the grand 'ol opry! eight dollars |
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| wed jul 14 8 pm |
living locally and touring nationally, patchouli’s positive upbeat acoustic music includes guitars, string bass, marimbas, percussion, smooth vocals and harmonies creating a multi-instrumental world folk fusion sound. these traveling minstrels will be bringing all their latest stories and songs of life on the road, healing, love, poetry, environmental concerns, hope and visions to their show at the 318 cafe. eight dollars |
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| tue jul 13 8 pm |
his name is michael johnson. he has no plans to put on a cowboy hat, affect an accent, wear one glove or be anyone but himself. moreover, he is "the" michael johnson, and he has performed and lived more music and recorded more hits than you would imagine. his voice immediately identifies him as the man who sings "bluer than blue", "give me wings", "that's that", "this night won't last forever" and other landmark songs. his music shows a diversity, depth and heart that only come from years of dedication to a labor of love. twenty five dollars |
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| sat jul 10 8 pm |
kevin steinman + mary cutrufello kevin steinman has performed lots of big shows, lots of small shows, and hundreds in between. whether he’s on stage at the philadelphia folk festival, or playing at a house concert five minutes from his home, kevin loves singing his songs, and infects his audiences with this same passion. kevin finds inspiration in: artists ranging from james taylor to ben folds; the transcendent beauty of the coastline of norway; and in the healing power of crunchy peanut butter and jam. eight dollars |
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| fri jul 9 8 pm |
mary jane alm mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| wed jul 7 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| fri jul 2 8 pm |
joanna jahn w/ trent norton (the honeydogs, hookers & blow) and troy norton (tina & the b-sides), and billy thommes (jonny lang, the dollys) ten dollars |
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| wed jun 30 8 pm |
luke hawley + jacob champlin there is winter in luke hawley's blood. a dryness in his humor, an urge to huddle close to the warmth of his melody, a gruffness to his voice, like a thick lumberjack beard. but hawley knows the cold of winter is only a mirage and his lyrics echo his vision; a master storyteller, he weaves the hope of spring into the horizon. he is the best parts of winter: the moody gray sky, sun coming in late to bounce brightly off the white atmosphere, cracking the tree limbs and relieving the evergreens of their burdens. six dollars |
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| tue jun 29 8 pm |
jd valerio is a singer-songwriter with a body of work that comprises over 500 original, acoustic guitar-driven songs. his casual and unpretentious stage presence invites listeners to feel like they are part of the show, creating a genuine and “down to earth” good time. valerio, a native of carson city, nevada, recently relocated to sacramento from minneapolis, where he played shows for 15 years and packed such venues as the blue nile, woody’s bar, dunn brothers, 318 café, corner coffee, the sursumcorda and the ep (elliot park) atelier. six dollars |
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| sat jun 26 8 pm |
the wide open (formerly shortwave station) + the great upset shortwave station is a new band formed by members of conver watts and kentucky air. led by dynamic vocalist chris thorsen, with songwriters darril otto (guitar / keyboard / vocals), spencer benard (guitar / bass / vocals), and bob johnston (drums / vocals.) the band came to fruition through sharing many shows together and a mutual love of songwriting and performance. the sound has been developing into a diverse combination of stripped down instrumentation and multi-vocal melodicism that has informed the new songs and reshaped previous material. this minneapolis based alt-western group employs a unique combination . . . 2 lead singers/songwriter/guitarists backed by a strong off-center rhythm section with a classically trained cellist. after meeting for the first time in the summer of 2003 and then again in the spring of 2004, bart phillips and jeromy darling started playing and writing music together on a regular basis. what began as friendship developed into musical arrangements rooted in faith and common appreciation of each other's talent. the band o.d.y.c. came out of that pairing. in the summer of 2004, cellist lucas shogren, was introduced to bart and jeromy through mutual friends. already touring the world with an award winning group, the vols quartet, lucas brought a trained ear and incredible experience (including a solo with the great ray charles) to the band. six dollars |
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| fri jun 25 8 pm |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” eleven bucks |
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| thu jun 24 8 pm |
former lamont cranston band guitarist bob bingham has teamed up with north woods fingerstlye wizard gordon thorne to form what the mpls. tribune hails as "one of the best ad hoc acoustic duos in the country - a double shot of fingerstyle blues at it's finest - by combining masterful guitar work with soulful vocals and a comfortable command of the stage, bingham & thorne performances are a raucous romp through an american musical landscape inspired by country bluesers, early jazzers, oldtime fiddlers, shouters, crooners, devil worshipers, rock n' rollers, boomers, roustabouts and revelators. eight dollars |
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| wed jun 23 8 pm |
with the release of a new album set for the spring of 2009, molly dean has been a busy woman. the past few years have brought many new inspiring qualities into her musical path including the completion of a degree in sound arts in 2008. the day following graduation (literally), molly was on a plane to alaska to live for five months (a present to herself) to focus on writing, being outdoors as much as possible, and to re-learn how to just...slow....down....it worked. molly returned to the lower 48 with restored energy and motivation to face the challenges of maintaining a strong musical career. not to mention a lot of new music to play for her fans! in october, molly dean was chosen to be the recipient of a grant from the grove foundation (based in the twin cities) to record and release her third independent album. incorporating the rc 50 loop station into her live shows, which allows her to weave vocal and instrumental harmonies, truly sets her apart from the archetypal female folk artist. in working with these effects pedals for over six years, and as nothing is pre-recorded, each live show is always a new one for both the listener and the experienced performer. her music has been described as a "deceptively simple" acoustic performance that "thrives in live performance." sulek is a band. a band based on a man. patrick joseph hoctor is not this man, but he is the man behind the guitar and mic stand. david kelly is also not this man, but he is the man with piano and banjo in hand. russell scott mcgowan is also not this man, but he is the bass man and founder of the olde 197 clan. and finally, christopher michael winberg is not this man, but he is the man behind the band bringing the noise as loud as he can. some say the music of sulek can best be described as homemade eclecticism. sulek began playing (and still exists) solely for the love of music, so they play on whatever instruments they can find and use whatever means they come across to record their music: thus homemade. it also is very difficult to pin a genre on sulek as they dapple in many areas to create their own unique style: thus, eclectic. they released their first album in 2008 (song’s from the doctor’s office) and their second in 2009 (believer’s lane) and now may be coming to a city near you, so check them out at sulekmusic.com. seven dollars |
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| mon jun 21 7:30 pm |
fireside writers series event rescheduled! please call for reservations! |
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| sat jun 19 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center. twelve dollars |
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| fri jun 18 8 pm |
jeff arundel with tom lieberman jeff arundel sings and plays the guitar. his songs turn from melancholy and nostalgic to modestly up-beat, but for the most part, he is a romantic who, like many people his age, loves the 70's vibe. jeff has been called the "cities 97 favorite" by tom surowicz, perhaps well-earned because he has been on two of the famous "cities samplers," and two of his five cd's of original music have won awards (minnesota music award for best pop album and naird award for indie album of the year). lately he has been producing and music-directing for keri noble. jeff's favorite review of himself was by steve morse of the boston globe, who called him "canny" and "a cross between james taylor and townes van zandt." his favorite color is purple, his favorite drink is diet mountain dew, and he has played music with some great artists, some of whom periodically show up to help him at his (increasingly rare) gigs. ten dollars |
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| thu jun 17 8 pm |
mixing influences like steve earle, the replacements and the byrds, kevin bowe & the okemah prophets have their hearts in what some call americana or alt.country music, but their energy level, their complete disregard for "music politics," their original playing style, gut-wrenching songwriting and diversity of roots influences make this band impossible to pin down. with accessible and familiar ballads to catchy and funky jams, wade linkert has been compared to jeff buckley and jason mraz. playing original music in and around the twin cities for over 10 years, he launched a mn music award-winning band called flavor, performing throughout the midwest and sharing the stage with artists such as jonny lang, big head todd & the monsters, and atmosphere. he’s released a number of cds of original music, some of which has been aired on a number of mtv and vh1 programs, including jersey shore, road rules, and parental control, etc. his solo acoustic performances also put interesting spins on the music of other artists, including the beatles, u2, and frank sinatra. six dollars |
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| wed jun 16 8 pm |
todd clouser quartet with benny weinbeck fresh off a spring tour of mexico, dont miss an engaging night of musicianship, modern jazz, and songs made for memory. ten dollars |
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| sat jun 12 8 pm |
lehto and wright have a sound that is a unique blend of traditional and modern styles. by taking cues from the irish, english and american folk traditions and interpreting them with contemporary guitar-based arrangements, lehto and wright have taken fresh approach to the world of folk and folk rock. eight dollars |
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| fri jun 11 8 pm |
kevin steinman has performed lots of big shows, lots of small shows, and hundreds in between. whether he’s on stage at the philadelphia folk festival, or playing at a house concert five minutes from his home, kevin loves singing his songs, and infects his audiences with this same passion. kevin finds inspiration in: artists ranging from james taylor to ben folds; the transcendent beauty of the coastline of norway; and in the healing power of crunchy peanut butter and jam. ...although she's gathering comparisons to the likes of fiona apple and diana krall, alicia has a sound all her own. one moment she's banging out piano riffs that get jazz aficionados bopping their heads and the next, she's belting out choruses that leave pop music fans delighted. somewhere in the middle of this seamless blend she slows down just enough to make everyone lean in and hang on to her delicate lyrics and rich, textural voice. seven dollars |
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| wed jun 9 8 pm |
dylan mckinstry + meredith fierke dylan mckinstry, a vibrant young acoustic music architect with a bold new approach to guitar playing, has always been a fond proponent of the story-telling qualities of a piece of music, of the language of song. not limited by the confinements of genre, within a single song mckinstry will cache seamlessly between the usual suspects: jazz, blues, folk-funk, classical and modal middle-eastern with a hint of disco. twenty-one years old and still green in many ways, dylan's athletic, high caliber technique and mature compositional style can only be compared to the great guitarists of today. he has secured himself a place at the ''big kids table'' of musicians, and is widely acclaimed by fellow guitar players like dean magraw and michael gulezian as being the most promising young talent of his generation. fierke falls somewhere in the space between songwriters such as leonard cohen, joni mitchell, and cat power…that she has assimilated their styles, matured, and discovered her own voice will come as welcome news to listeners wary of another lukewarm tori amos rip-off. on the contrary, the chills that tracks like “train’s song” and “stellar” induce are authentic; the material here remains on high ground, safely removed from the tides of melodrama. -will mcclain, city pages seven dollars |
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| tue jun 8 8 pm |
tim & myles thompson + jason paulson “tim thompson is a nashville-based fingerstyle guitarist that burns!” fingerstyle guitar magazine jason paulson has been a staple in the minneapolis music community for 10 years. playing with his bands grayson and wide open road, he has sold thousands of cd's and played over 2000 shows in several states and a couple of different countries. in 2004 his song "shine" was on a billboard compilation cd of best new artists of 2004. jason has written over 450 songs, released two full length albums and 4 ep's with his band grayson and 1 ep with a full length cd on the way with wide open road. in addition he has also released 2 solo albums over the last 10 years. he has played with national artists such as the bodeans, gin blossoms, landon pigg, and at festivals with oar, tom petty,pearl jam, and many more. over the years he has opened for local greats daisy dillman, gb leighton, tim mahoney, martin zellar and others. seven dollars |
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| mon jun 7 8 pm |
when you first hear vicci martinez sing, you know immediately that you could be in the presence of somebody great. vicci may be 25 years old, but she writes, sings and plays guitar with the touch of a veteran. vicci is an acoustic-based singer/songwriter with a passionate voice, profound lyrics and incendiary live performances. the tacoma native is growing a grass roots following and critical acclaim with her contagious live performances throughout the northwest and beyond. six dollars |
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| sat jun 5 8 pm |
aimee fischer & the snazzy band this veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, this expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse. ten dollars |
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| fri jun 4 8 pm |
gypsy swing 'hot club' jazz played by four of the twin cities 'most jammin' hot club artists, gypsy mania captures the hot club sound that has become very popular with audiences in the usa and europe. the music of gypsy mania is based on the hot club of france sound featuring the music of gypsy swing artists, django reinhart and stephanne grappelli. |
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| thu jun 3 8 pm |
the boston globe writes, "jake armerding is the most gifted and promising songwriter to emerge from the boston folk scene in years." armerding, who weaves violin, guitar, mandolin and vocals into his americana songs to create "well-written, thought-provoking pop music" (sing out!), recently logged his thousandth performance. he has shared the stage with bela fleck, nickel creek, josh ritter, david wilcox and toad the wet sprocket. seven dollars |
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| wed jun 2 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| tue jun 1 8 pm |
shane henry, singer/songwriter/guitarist from oklahoma city, began his musical journey at 19 when he played 30 national dates on the b.b. king festival tour. following the tour, shane signed with shanachie records, and with the help of fellow musicians double trouble, kenny wayne shepherd, and producer kevin bowe, shane’s album, deliverance, was created and immediately distributed nation-wide. shane’s musical style has evolved over the years from a heavy blues-influenced style to what is now an eclectic blend of rock, soul, blues, and pop. listeners compare his sound to legends like stevie wonder, john lennon, and eric clapton and newer artists such as james morrison, ray lamontagne, and john mayer. shane is currently playing shows across the country, from national festivals to popular venues and colleges. most recently he has recorded and released the love ep (2007) and beauty in the struggle (2010). many tv networks are presently using shane’s songs on their shows. seven dollars |
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| sat may 29 8 pm |
roma di luna is an acoustic duo whose music recalls early 20th century folk and country set to modern times. as husband and wife, alexei and channy casselle co-write songs that are plaintive, sometimes dark yet “hauntingly soothing” noted for “simple instrumentation along with piercing, emotively beautiful vocals.” the songs are presented in a stark manner, keeping them true to the influence of americana roots. lyrics soaked with confessions and hard truths pay homage to the storytellers and spiritual revelations of the folk and gospel tradition. eleven dollars |
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| fri may 28 8 pm |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” 'leven bucks |
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| thu may 27 8 pm |
sister shaw (w/kari shaw) sister shaw is a group of local musicians that decided to come together and form a unique quartet. kari and megan who are sisters have been singing together forever and have tight harmonies, with doug otto adding depth and warmth to them. shane akers is a fantastic dobro and guitar player. they sing acoustic roots country with some blues, folk and gospel as well. seven dollars |
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| wed may 26 8 pm |
“i have always had a very low tolerance for filler,” jim says. he expects the same thing from himself the same thing he learned to expect from the singers and songwriters he grew up listening to: sam cooke, d’angelo, and john prine. jim’s obsession to detail is apparent in each of his songs. he says, “i need every melody, every phrase, every word to sound perfect. the result is jim’s attitude is a strong body of seductive songs with unbelievably catchy melodies. once you hear a jim seem song, it stays with you. jim’s explosive performances are already being embraced by audiences in the southeast as he embarks on a national tour in support of his new self titled release. having already shared stages with tim reynolds, jimmie robbins and too sorry for apologies, jim is quickly making a name for himself. seven of each began as an acoustic based duo in 2004 and quickly expanded to a three piece while playing various venues in minneapolis and the western suburbs. the current lineup of seven of each is comprised of matt muller (lead vocals/guitar), brian rosen (drums/percussion), dan scott (bass/vocals), and newest member matt levitt (lead guitar). each member brings experience from past local and regional acts that give the band a solid, professional sound. while seven of each sets high standards for themselves, their primary goal on stage is to have a good time and entertain. their original sound borrows from the best of every decade, providing a broad appeal to all music lovers. in 2008 they recorded their debut self-titled cd. six dollars |
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| sat may 22 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center. twelve dollars |
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| fri may 21 8 pm |
when alison sits at the piano and sings her songs, from dramatic ballads to sexy funk and r&b, audiences truly resonate right along with her; singers this strong are rare, but those who are true songwriters as well are almost extinct! alison's remarkable songwriting and drop dead gorgeous vocals channel the same spirits as carole king, patty griffin, bonnie raitt and other keepers of music's true flame. but her unique style is so powerful that once you've heard her, you'll recognize her sound forever, every time you hear it. ten dollars |
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| thu may 20 8 pm |
jon vezner w/ mary jane alm grammy award-winning songwriter jon vezner is a tunesmith of rare sensitivity and dry wit. his catalogue of recorded songs, topped by the poignant “where’ve you been,” reflects his straight-to-the heart sensibility and sensitivity. vezner weaves the particulars of his own feelings with the lives of people he has known, creating universal themes that deeply touch listeners’ emotions. twelve dollars |
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| sat may 15 8 pm |
mary jane alm mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| fri may 14 8 pm |
jimmy peterson (of bellwether, 757s, & missing numbers) + kevin bowe jimmy peterson is a self published singer-songwriter who came to minneapolis in the spring of 1995 with little more than a sleeping bag and a couple of guitars. since then, he's founded and performed in at least three critically acclaimed independent bands and created no less than ten records worth of original material, the most notable of which was undoubtedly the folksy alt-country group known as bellwether, which released five records between 1996 and 2005, and toured both in the U.S and europe extensively. with a style that falls somewhere between the unlikely innocence of a young jeff tweedy [uncle tupelo /wilco], and the more complex & haunting artifacts of songwriter richard buckner, peterson draws freely on the instincts of his sentiments. somehow finding something of interest in everything from city streetlights to cinderblocks. constantly distilling & boiling down the more abstact elements of his perceptions into simple offhanded notes. at their best, his songs can almost capture the smell in the air of smoke on a september evening. mixing influences like steve earle, the replacements and the byrds, kevin bowe & the okemah prophets have their hearts in what some call americana or alt.country music, but their energy level, their complete disregard for "music politics," their original playing style, gut-wrenching songwriting and diversity of roots influences make this band impossible to pin down. |
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| thu may 13 8 pm |
"brooklyn-based folk duo the ericksons claim a smorgasbord of disparate influences, from the usual suspects (bob dylan, lucinda williams et al.) to the less obvious, such as radiohead and yo la tengo. but it is the joining of those seemingly contrasting inspirations that ultimately produces the pair’s sparkling take on the well-trod paths of american folk songwriting. with a keen appreciation of americana storytelling and a gift for heart-wrenching melodicism and stunning harmonic twists, their sound is a perfect marriage of tradition and modernism." (dan bolles, seven days) seven dollars |
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| sat may 8 8 pm |
billy johnson is a singer/songwriter who’s been performing for 15 years. he’s fronted the hillcats and still is the frontman for billy johnson’s roadshow. he has an acoustic duo b-team, and has just released his first solo cd. “billy johnson confirms he belongs on the a list as one of the twin cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths with his first solo album.” – chris reiemenschneider – star tribune eight dollars |
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| fri may 7 8 pm |
tim mahoney has had songs from his stay/leave album licensed for eight tv shows this fall including mtv”s “the hills” and “life of ryan,” and e!’s “keeping up with the kardashians” and “living lohan.” last year, mahoney won the ray-ban never hide music contest, which landed him in a two-page spread in rolling stone magazine’s 40th anniversary issue. mahoney has sold over 120,000 units as an independent artist and continues to tour both with his band and as a solo performer. stay/leave was also selected by target as part of its emerging artists program, landing it on the end caps in music sections of 500 target stores in the midwest. eleven dollars |
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| thu may 6 8 pm |
dana cooper / brandon sampson of six mile grove out of the heartland of america, stomping grounds of truman and twain, dana cooper was playing his music in kansas city clubs by the age of 16. leaving behind a college art scholarship dana toured the country and landed in los angeles. in 1973, elektra records released his self-titled debut solo album featuring luminary players russ kunkel, leland sklar and jim horn. cooper later moved to texas to join forces with long- time friend shake russell. their collaborations produced five highly successful folk-rock albums, including one on mca in 1981. the two became one of the most popular acts throughout texas and the southwest appearing together on austin city limits. six mile grove yield the energy of american rock and the simplicity of classic country music, delivered with pure farm boy charm. the soulful story-telling and no frills style of their music lend well to their americana / alt-country / roots-rock sound. miles of music aptly described their latest album bumper crop as "humble, organic country-infused rock with regular joe heart & down home soul." they have shared the stage with the kentucky headhunters, the nitty gritty dirt band, slobberbone, the gear daddies and charlie robison. ten dollars |
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| wed may 5 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat may 1 8 pm |
those of you with good memories may recall tom lieberman as the tallest member of the seminal jazz trio rio nido… those of you who are fans of a prairie home companion may remember tom as the voice of “el muchacho allegre (happy boy) ajua-brand hot sauce... those of you who have (or are) children, may have heard tom’s songs being sung by sesame street’s elmo… and, those of you who watch movies may have heard tom performing his own composition, “eskimo kisses,” on the soundtrack to the breakout indie-sensation sweet land. tom’s live appearances have been few and far between over the last 20 years, so if you remember tom from the good old days, come on down and relive the magic of your own misspent youth. and, if you’re too young to have been there, just come on down to get an earful of roots, chestnuts and originals from an artist of uncommon scope and talent. ten dollars |
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| fri apr 30 8 pm |
shortwave station + brian david shortwave station is a new band formed by members of conver watts and kentucky air. led by dynamic vocalist chris thorsen, with songwriters darril otto (guitar / keyboard / vocals), spencer benard (guitar / bass / vocals), and bob johnston (drums / vocals.) the band came to fruition through sharing many shows together and a mutual love of songwriting and performance. the sound has been developing into a diverse combination of stripped down instrumentation and multi-vocal melodicism that has informed the new songs and reshaped previous material. brian david has been part of the st. paul and minneapolis music scene for 8 years. fronting the local bands syndicate avenue and the alternative rock band murge before forming his own band the brian david band which quickly created a signature acoustic stomp rock sound backed by former drummer of murge, the s.w. stomp, sean woodward. he has been writing since he was 15 and puts an overwhelming amount of passion in every song he writes and sings. he has written over 1000 songs and has recorded 2 full length albums and 2 ep's since 2004 and "there from here" is his 3rd album, this time with a full 5 piece band behind a singer/songwriter style. |
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| thu apr 29 8 pm |
"bands come and go, and good gigs come and go, but a good song you get to keep for as long as you want. really, at this point, i'm just trying to write some really great songs". while dave olson's standards for a great song are pretty high, he says that he gets closer all the time. for olson, a good song can transcend genre or style, and it's something anyone can appreciate. "a good song will linger with you for a while." olson started writing and performing when he moved to iowa in 1995. he brought with him a guitar and a mixed bag of influences: the dead, bruce springsteen, the stones, dylan. iowa city had a pretty strong roots music scene, and olson soaked it up, taking cues from roots rock acts like high and lonesome and bo ramsey and the backsliders, but especially from folk songwriters like greg brown and dave moore. hopping on the solo train in 2003 brad senne recorded and released his first self-titled album that year. the sparse acoustic album garnered local and national press including the splendid magazine review that said “senne is a talented songwriter whose richly textured acoustic ballads might someday work their way into space alongside elliott smith’s early recordings." on the follow-up to brad’s first album he decided to record it under the moniker Beight. heading into flowers studio (the replacements, golden smog, the jayhawks) senne was looking for a more polished, fuller sound than his first album. recorded over the span of a few months the album file in rhythm by Beight came out in june 2005. receiving many accolades from press all over the country the illinois entertainer said “senne could give beck a run for his money.” brad’s latest release was once again titled under brad senne and recorded at his home studio with additional mixing and instrumentation added at crazy beast studio (andrew bird). brad is working on his next album slated for release in the spring of 2009 and currently plays around minneapolis a few times a month. seven dollars |
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| sat apr 24 8 pm |
patty peterson is a dynamic vocalist, radio personality as well as an inspirational and motivational speaker. she is a world class jazz/ r&b singer, a radio jazz show host on kbem jazz 88 in minneapolis, is a mainstay in the radio jingle and voice over industry and now is forging a career on the national motivational speaker circuit. she has performed to sold out audiences all over the country, including the nationally renowned jazz venues: the dakota bar and grill in minneapolis, minnesota and the jazz bakery in hollywood, california. patty has seven minnesota music awards to her credit, has three solo recordings and will be soon releasing a 4th solo smooth jazz cd featuring david hazeltine, bobby lyle, sheila e. as well as billy, ricky and paul peterson. you can see patty performing and speaking all around the country as well as performing live with four generations of the peterson family. ten dollars |
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| fri apr 23 8 pm |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” 'leven bucks |
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| thu apr 22 8 pm |
jana's vocals are delicate and beautiful, she sets the mood and embraces your mind with her poetic yet ground level lyrics. at times jana's sound can be rustic when she combines the strumming of the banjo or mandolin, but the majority of her strings are shared with her acoustic guitar. janas performance is flawless and entrancing. hollands deep minor tones and angelic voice offer solace to any who listen. seven dollars |
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| sat apr 17 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center. twelve dollars |
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| fri apr 16 8 pm |
the jars the jars perform a very eclectic mix of folk, blues, blue grass, country and pop music. they can be upbeat and enthusiastic like when they sing about trains, trucks or motorcycles, or they can warm your heart with songs about love won or lost. from outlaws, dodgers and drifters to heroes and lovers they will mix old tunes with contemporary. there is always something for everybody no matter what your musical likes might be. six dollars |
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| thu apr 15 8 pm |
imagine the warm vocals and multi-instrument musicianship of artists like harry connick, jr., sting, and ben folds. you’ll likely hear some of those same qualities when you see jim o’neill play his eclectic style of indy pop. jim o’neill is a minneapolis-based singer/pianist/guitarist/songwriter. in late 2008, he built an in-home recording studio and began recording the vocals, piano, guitars and additional instruments for his first self-produced album of originals, violet. drums and violins were recorded at studio417 with the help of drummer greg schutte (minneapolis dub ensemble, jelloslave, lorie line, keri noble) and violinist michael sutton (minnesota orchestra). o’neill has been performing regularly in the twin cities for the past 6yrs. he’s currently promoting violet with his band. he’s assembled a fantastic group that includes: bassist justin hartke (aviette, emot), drummer mark o’day (scottie miller band, galactic cowboy orchestra, willie murphy), pianist josie schmitt (brian just band, tuesdays robot), trumpeter & flugelhorn player aaron mccabe (rare medium) and violinist michael sutton (minnesota orchestra). jim regularly collaborates with artist & painter patrick pryor during their improvisational performance art concept music sketch. he currently performs as a supporting musician for local singer-songwriter kevin steinman and is a member of the band the painted people. he has collaborated with members of the local dance community (james sewell ballet, sally rousse, vanessa voskuil). he is currently helping to produce brian just’s new record as well as composing a soundtrack for an independent film. “the eclectic songwriter has a soothing voice that could relax every muscle of your body, but piano chops that could bring the house down.” seven dollars |
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| wed apr 14 8 pm |
the 318 presents excelsior city limits. a special evening of great singer / songwriters doing all original music together in a rounds-style performance. kevin bowe + ryan paul + dana thompson six dollars |
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| sat apr 10 8 pm |
aimee fischer & the snazzy band this veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, this expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse. ten dollars |
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| fri apr 9 8 pm |
billy johnson + courtney danielson + james moors billy johnson is a singer/songwriter who’s been performing for 15 years. he’s fronted the hillcats and still is the frontman for billy johnson’s roadshow. he has an acoustic duo b-team, and has just released his first solo cd. “billy johnson confirms he belongs on the a list as one of the twin cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths with his first solo album.” – chris reiemenschneider – star tribune james moors is a songwriter's songwriter surfing in the wake of such artists as steve earl, peter himmelman, shawn colvin and jay farrar. young and old souls alike have no trouble finding themselves in the plain spoken lyrics of james moors. after bringing an audience into the present moment with his midwestern sincerity and ungaurded humor, james unveils the layers of our common experiences with memorable melodies, exposing the magic that lies beneath. eight dollars |
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| thu apr 8 8 pm |
truckstop souvenir + kevin steinman truckstop souvenir’s live performances feature sparse but powerful arrangements of two acoustic instruments and harmony vocals, creating a sound that is at once familiar to old time country and modern americana. with a broad canvas of original songs and signature versions of a few select covers, truckstop souvenir takes the listener on a journey along roads less traveled. a slice of the american landscape that often yields the best of keepsakes, truckstop souvenir is pure and honest music, music with a rare intimacy that cuts right to the heart of what it means to be human. kevin steinman has performed lots of big shows, lots of small shows, and hundreds in between. whether he’s on stage at the philadelphia folk festival, or playing at a house concert five minutes from his home, kevin loves singing his songs, and infects his audiences with this same passion. kevin finds inspiration in: artists ranging from james taylor to ben folds; the transcendent beauty of the coastline of norway; and in the healing power of crunchy peanut butter and jam. six dollars |
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| wed apr 7 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat apr 3 8 pm |
"for anyone worrying that the americana genre has become a repository of the bad irony of hipsters and has-been quacks, fear not: romantica is here to save the day. singer/songwriter ben kyle is the latest in a long line of european exports to reinvigorate a genre by reclaiming it as his own—“god walks on the water, i walk through the rain,” he sings. with one foot still in his home country, and one taking a tentative step into the mess of promises and disappointments on the other side of the pond, kyle and his bandmates dust off the brilliance at the heart of america. most albums with such ambitious titles fall at in their attempt; kyle—in songs and voice that sit comfortably between jeff tweedy and ryan adams—dwells comfortably in the long shadows cast by his forefathers while leaving his own undeniable stamp on the proceedings." --david mead, paste magazine fifteen dollars |
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| fri apr 2 8 pm |
when alison sits at the piano and sings her songs, from dramatic ballads to sexy funk and r&b, audiences truly resonate right along with her; singers this strong are rare, but those who are true songwriters as well are almost extinct! alison's remarkable songwriting and drop dead gorgeous vocals channel the same spirits as carole king, patty griffin, bonnie raitt and other keepers of music's true flame. but her unique style is so powerful that once you've heard her, you'll recognize her sound forever, every time you hear it. ten dollars |
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| thu apr 1 8 pm |
nick salisbury + ashleigh still i’ve taken to introducing ashleigh still as “the eva cassidy of woodbury,” because her soul – even more so than her stunning voice – recalls the late great d.c.-area thrush’s depth of feeling. which is to say that ashleigh sings from a deep place informed by her hardscrabble experience as a gospel-trained, church-raised single mother of two whose fashion photos could grace the cover of either “bust” or “glamour.” (when asked how she knows so much about men, she recently said, “i don’t! it’s all imagination…”) but beyond her outer beauty and the wisdom that comes from the day-to-day struggle of making a living for her and her kids, there is an inner flame that burns brightly and has something to say; something about what it’s like to be a woman trying to dig out from the conformity of society, religion, and family. in that sense, ashleigh also reminds me of anne sexton and billie holiday. like those two express-myself-or-die classic talents, she manages to stop time when she opens her mouth/heart, and we’re all the richer for it. --jim walsh, summer ‘09 eight dollars |
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| wed mar 31 6:45 pm |
318 wine series: we're hosting this wine series to demystify the sometimes daunting world of wine. we'll be tasting several wines and learning at the same time. our first, in a series of four, is classic varietals. we'll touch on the basics of tasting like an expert, pairing wine with food, and learning about important wine regions. light snacks will be provided and our full menu is available. you'll leave feeling like a wine rock star! bring some friends and enjoy this evening of wine and food. twenty dollars per person ~ call for reservations 952.401.7902 |
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| sat mar 27 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center. twelve dollars |
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| fri mar 26 8 pm |
mary jane alm mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| thu mar 25 8 pm |
americana showcase ~ songwriters performing rounds ten dollars |
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| wed mar 24 8 pm |
jim seem f/melissa hyman + bryan thuney jim seem and melissa hyman play a unique blend of hip-hop-influenced, cello-spiked acoustic r&b. based out of asheville, nc, this soulful duo's live shows have drawn enthusiastic crowds and rave reviews in the midwest and up and down the east coast as their reputation grows for putting on a powerful, sexy and entertaining performance. bryan thuney is a 10 year veteran of the twin cities music scene. he fronted local pop/rock band concentual, before starting and serving as the front man and songwriter of the alt/rock band stealing seconds. bryan has shared the stage with various national acts including vertical horizon, marcy playground, stroke 9, the why store, and pete best. his music has been featured on college radio stations across the country, and he has performed live on local radio stations kqrs and cities 97 as well as kare 11 tv. he is known for his athematic writing style and introspective lyrics, that are designed to heighten your sense of "feel". six dollars |
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| sat mar 20 8 pm |
born in illinois, and now residing in milwaukee, mike mangione is quickly becoming a familiar name throughout the city's growing music scene. bringing an organically subtle, yet expressive sound, mangione has drawn comparisons to such songwriting heavyweights as ryan adams and elliott smith. now touring behind his new opus "tenebrae," mangione feels ready to spread that following to even greater amounts with much-deserved confidence in the album. "tenebrae" is a classic-sounding piece full of beautifully arranged acoustics and mangione's vocals can be heart-breakingly delicate at times, comparable to how james blunt only wishes he could sound. standout tracks include "it's me not you," and "the killing floor." --chris krekling onlinemilwaukee ten dollars |
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| fri mar 19 8 pm |
dan israel is a veteran, acclaimed minneapolis roots-pop singer-songwriter who has released 10 albums and earned a 4-star review from the uk's uncut magazine. about his latest, see the morning light, city pages said "rare are the songs that capture the story of someone who has lifted himself out...having created a new hope out of the haunting memories. see the morning light is one such piece of music.” seven dollars |
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| thu mar 18 8 pm |
"if i could play guitar the way michael gulezian does, i would just sit in front of a mirror and watch myself do it." ~ garrison keillor, a prairie home companion if you've never heard of michael gulezian (gu-lay-ze-in), you're in for a very pleasant surprise. he's one of the most highly regarded instrumental acoustic artists of our time. in concert, michael is all warmth and humor ... and though it's visually breathtaking to watch him perform, a concert with michael is more than a display of cutting-edge virtuosity – it is the passionate communion of master musician engaged with his audience in the mystery of self-revelation, creating music of atmospheric power, ecstatic joy, and haunting beauty. if you enjoy the artistry of musicians such as leo kottke and michael hedges – guitarists who amaze us with what ten fingers and one guitar can do – then you will love michael gulezian. twelve dollars |
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| sat mar 13 8 pm |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” 'leven bucks |
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| thu mar 11 8 pm |
carl franzen + nathan shutes + rahjta ren he's always been a songwriter at heart, but now at 67 carl franzen is a blossoming performer. his song "on the road" was the first song michael johnson recorded (there is a breeze). john denver also gave it a run (back home again). these days carl relies on talented local musicians to bring his songs to the stage. nathan shutes, guitar, likes to haul out the glow machine (aka accordion, in case you're a technician) because it makes people smile. rahjta (rosh-ta) ren is a forward thinking keyboardist, composer, producer, arranger and educator. as a former rca/novus recording artist rahjta studies and pioneers methods and techniques in the teaching of personal growth based on manifesting human potential. rahjta was awarded a gold record for his work on saxophonist/flutist najees’s capitol/emi/manhattan recording, najees’s theme. ten dollars |
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| fri mar 5 8 pm |
courtney yasmineh + diedrich weiss courtney yasmineh and her band will play songs from her new album, which is currently enjoying indie and college airplay throughout the us and europe. the new album, beautiful lonely (july 2009) is available on cdbaby. "music doesn't get much more personal or purposeful than it does for songwriter diedrich weiss...he's damn compelling, with traces of richard thompson and jeff buckley and an obviously deep emotional well in his solo acoustic songs." -- chris riemenschneider, star tribune eight dollars |
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| thu mar 4 8 pm |
tom hunter ten dollars |
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| wed mar 3 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat feb 27 8 pm |
brian david has been part of the st. paul and minneapolis music scene for 8 years. fronting the local bands syndicate avenue and the alternative rock band murge before forming his own band the brian david band which quickly created a signature acoustic stomp rock sound backed by former drummer of murge, the s.w. stomp, sean woodward. he has been writing since he was 15 and puts an overwhelming amount of passion in every song he writes and sings. he has written over 1000 songs and has recorded 2 full length albums and 2 ep's since 2004 and "there from here" is his 3rd album, this time with a full 5 piece band behind a singer/songwriter style. eight dollars |
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| fri feb 26 8 pm |
tex (brian c. peters), angus (dik shopteau), mr. greenjeans (boyd lee) & cletus ( scooter nelson) started playing together in rochester after they all met at the stillwater correctional facility in the 60s. music became a way to "qualify" for work release status. soon, the awards came...the grammy (best dressed / western), the cma ( worst dressed) and of course the mn. music award ( heavy metal / country). then, after they had made enough money, they all went their separate ways...raised a family, got "real" jobs and settled down in later life, only to meet up again when by a stroke of fate...they all were back in prison? "weapons charges mostly," said tex. soon the band was back in action, (parole) and you will hear the result when they fire up their guns one more time. their motto lives on..."we're loud, loose, & a little cranky" or the familiar "turn it up & go git us some beers!” eleven bucks
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| thu feb 25 8 pm |
seeing justin perform live, you better be prepared to write your own song too. he is well known for involving his audiences by having them write their own song during his set. after having the audience pick subjects to write the song about, a piece of paper is passed around the room for each person to write a line to the song. when the lyrics are completed, the audience votes between two guitar parts made up on the spot and then the lyrics and music are improvised into a full song at the end of the show... brianna lane is a gifted singer/songwriter in true americana form. she writes and performs on an acoustic guitar as well as a banjo, crafting songs that are clear-eyed and pure—with an integrity derived from her gritty, unflinching emotional honesty. long time music-writer/author/rock-journalist jim walsh recently wrote that brianna lane is “…a star in the making. she’s poised, ambitious, a great writer, a soul singer of the first order, and a lithe, accomplished guitarist.” (star tribune) lane grew up in minnesota and still calls minneapolis home. in her eight years of touring lane has shared the stage with billy bragg, dar williams, patty larkin, catie curtis, the weepies, jennifer nettles (of sugarland), and numerous other well seasoned musicians. she has also shared powerhouse, leg-powered bicycle tours with signature sounds’ artist peter mulvey. lane has released three full length solo records and one duo ep with cahalen morrison as “harbor collective” ten dollars |
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| sat feb 20 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center. twelve dollars |
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| fri feb 19 8 pm |
mary jane alm mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| thu feb 18 8 pm |
vicky emerson returns to the 318 with a very special guest. matt patrick, the producer of "long ride", is a popular producer in minneapolis but is also an accomplished singer/songwriter. he joins vicky on a myriad of instruments as well as providing some insights behind a successful producer/artist relationship. “emerson’s silky smooth voice serenades you from beginning to end, walking you through scenes of her life like pages in a book. the quality of the vocals alone make “long ride” worth the listen.” "...wisconsin native vicky emerson’s authenticity, her honeysuckle voice and her unerring sense of melody make the exquisite “long ride” anything but ordinary. " tom weber, rochester post-bulletin ten dollars |
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| wed feb 17 8 pm |
Fred Steele in "A Romantic Serenade" fred is in constant demand for corporate shows throughout the united states. his voice can be heard on countless voiceovers and vocal advertisements for companies including levi’s and wilson and leather. his inspirational gospel CDs for compass and lifescapes are still a top selling series in the united states. he is a noted composer, arranger and producer. his acting and singing in the musical production, mahalia, has taken him on tour around the united states. that soundtrack is available from promised land productions. ten dollars |
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sun feb 14 two shows: |
special valentine's day show three course pre fixe menu ~ click for menu twenty four dollars |
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| sat feb 13 8 pm |
caleb hawley w / reed waddle & guests: love songs from the utterly unsmooth caleb hawley is a singer-songwriter based out of his car mostly. for the past couple of years, he and his dog fargo have traveled the country playing anywhere from cafes to bars, and colleges to nursing homes. he is a two-time finalist in the new york songwriter’s circle showcase (2008, 2009), and placed first in his 6th grade talent show a few years ago. often compared to stevie wonder, kenny loggins and michael hedges, this is a diverse dude who is sure to keep you entertained! this man loves love so much that he is putting on his 2nd annual minnesota valentines day show! if you have a special schnukums, make this night a loving landmark in your life together. if you are single, you just might meet your match. if you have recently experienced a bitter breakup, and can't seem stop singing the 80's classic "love stinks", then come join him on stage and sing it together. what we're trying to say, is that everybody is welcome and encouraged to come - this is not a "couples only" event
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| fri feb 12 8 pm |
guitarist and composer reynold d. philipsek has written over 200 songs and recorded nearly 30 albums. in the fall of 2008 he joined forces with chromatic harmonica virtuoso clint hoover, percussionist extraordinaire. michael bissonnette and reynold's compatriot from the twin cities hot club - bass player matt senjem. the group is called east side and their debut album was released in april, 2009 to glowing reviews and airplay. eleven dollars |
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| thu feb 11 8 pm |
"brooklyn-based folk duo the ericksons claim a smorgasbord of disparate influences, from the usual suspects (bob dylan, lucinda williams et al.) to the less obvious, such as radiohead and yo la tengo. but it is the joining of those seemingly contrasting inspirations that ultimately produces the pair’s sparkling take on the well-trod paths of american folk songwriting. with a keen appreciation of americana storytelling and a gift for heart-wrenching melodicism and stunning harmonic twists, their sound is a perfect marriage of tradition and modernism." (dan bolles, seven days) seven dollars |
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| wed feb 10 8 pm |
jason paulson has been a staple in the minneapolis music community for 10 years. playing with his bands grayson and wide open road, he has sold thousands of cd's and played over 2000 shows in several states and a couple of different countries. in 2004 his song "shine" was on a billboard compilation cd of best new artists of 2004. jason has written over 450 songs, released two full length albums and 4 ep's with his band grayson and 1 ep with a full length cd on the way with wide open road. in addition he has also released 2 solo albums over the last 10 years. he has played with national artists such as the bodeans, gin blossoms, landon pigg, and at festivals with oar, tom petty,pearl jam, and many more. over the years he has opened for local greats daisy dillman, gb leighton, tim mahoney, martin zellar and others. barbara meyer is a talented singer, songwriter, and performance artist who is making her songwriting debut in the twin cities (minneapolis/st. paul) music scene with the release of her first cd. her musical roots are widespread, encompassing broadway show tunes and opera, belted-out gospel and smoky jazz, timeless folk and rock & roll. a true believer in the power and gentleness of music, her tunes do not disappoint. eight dollars |
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| tue feb 9 8 pm |
his name is michael johnson. he has no plans to put on a cowboy hat, affect an accent, wear one glove or be anyone but himself. moreover, he is "the" michael johnson, and he has performed and lived more music and recorded more hits than you would imagine. his voice immediately identifies him as the man who sings "bluer than blue", "give me wings", "that's that", "this night won't last forever" and other landmark songs. his music shows a diversity, depth and heart that only come from years of dedication to a labor of love. twenty five dollars |
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| sat feb 6 8 pm |
billy mclaughlin if you don't know billy's music or the inspiring story of what he has had to do to keep playing his extraordinary guitar-style, then you should not miss this show...acoustic guitar unaffected by gravity. sixteen dollars |
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| fri feb 5 8 pm |
billy johnson (w/ george mckelvey + ashleigh still) billy johnson is a singer/songwriter who’s been performing for 15 years. he’s fronted the hillcats and still is the frontman for billy johnson’s roadshow. he has an acoustic duo b-team, and has just released his first solo cd. “billy johnson confirms he belongs on the a list as one of the twin cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths with his first solo album.” – chris reiemenschneider – star tribune eight dollars |
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| thu feb 4 8 pm |
jennifer bostic + caitlin nicol-thomas jenn bostic, a minnesota native, is putting a fresh spin on modern country music. with influences ranging from stevie wonder to gretchen wilson, bostic blends the best influences of pop, funk, blues and country to create a sound that is both exciting and accessible to listeners of all backgrounds. while touring as the lead singer in an eastcoast country band, jenn was able to open for major artists including reba mcentire, alan jackson, sugarland and brad paisley. not only does bostic have a passion for performing music, but for people as well. in march of 2008, she had the opportunity to travel overseas with armed forces entertainment to perform for our troops in kuwait and iraq. she also holds a degree in music education from berklee college of music, and donates her time at various music camps throughout the year. currently residing in nashville, tennessee, bostic has recently released an independent album entitled “keep lookin’ for love,” now available on itunes. six dollars |
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| wed feb 3 7:30 pm |
open mic night w/host matt muller
always a laid back and very supportive atmosphere suited for all levels of players and any genre of music, the open mic at the 318 is also a great place to meet other musicians who share a similar love of music and performance. we hope to see you here! a live digital recording of your 318 open mic performance is now available! if interested, please see host matt muller prior to the start of the evening for details! |
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| sat jan 30 8 pm |
gypsy swing 'hot club' jazz played by four of the twin cities 'most jammin' hot club artists, gypsy mania captures the hot club sound that has become very popular with audiences in the usa and europe. the music of gypsy mania is based on the hot club of france sound featuring the music of gypsy swing artists, django reinhart and stephanne grappelli. |
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| fri jan 29 8 pm |
mary jane alm mary jane alm is one of today’s most remarkable and best known performers on the midwest music scene. she has toured internationally, been featured on national network t.v. and advertising and has performed on stage for some of america’s largest corporations. honored with fifteen minnesota music awards including “best female vocalist” and “artist of the year," mary jane’s performances have been called “music for singers.” her artistry has won her a celebrated reputation among musicians, critics and public alike. she has opened for or performed on the concert stage with such nationally known artists as the judds, michael johnson, charlie daniels, willie nelson, marie osmond, david byrne of the talking heads, and countless others. locally, she has performed with her own band, “the mary jane alm band,” the ruperts orchestra, women who cook, and continues a busy schedule with her band as well as “synergy," a show band which also tours the world for corporate clients. mary jane’s first album, “prisoner of the heart” was recorded in mpls. under the guidance of tom tucker. two more c.d.’s, “blue earth” and “too true” were recorded in nashville and in various studios in the twin cities, including paisley park. she also has 5 children’s c.d.’s with the music workshop for kids. the latter has won parents choice awards, an emmy award and was nominated for a grammy award. eleven dollars |
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| thu jan 28 8 pm |
tim mahoney has had songs from his stay/leave album licensed for eight tv shows this fall including mtv”s “the hills” and “life of ryan,” and e!’s “keeping up with the kardashians” and “living lohan.” last year, mahoney won the ray-ban never hide music contest, which landed him in a two-page spread in rolling stone magazine’s 40th anniversary issue. mahoney has sold over 120,000 units as an independent artist and continues to tour both with his band and as a solo performer. stay/leave was also selected by target as part of its emerging artists program, landing it on the end caps in music sections of 500 target stores in the midwest. eleven dollars |
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| wed jan 27 7 - 9 pm |
opening reception: john alspach new art by john alspach - stop by and meet the artist! |
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| sat jan 23 8 pm |
from vinyl to digital, michael monroe is now in his fourth decade of performing his original music blending rich vocals, guitars, bamboo and glass flutes together... music and technology working together powered by creativity... he recycles his music "live" on stage to deliver a powerful style of acoustic folk, reggae and jazz. his music and compelling energy is as much fun as it is innovative. his baritone and tenor guitars are made by david seaton on the gunflint trail with local woods including the salvaged woods from the bottom of lake superior. they are appropriately named "snow leopard" and "baby snow leopard", from a rare light wood with spots called, "birds eye" poplar. michael monroe lives and records on the north shore of lake superior in his mistree solar powered log cabin studio. his music is across the nation and canada in the documentary, "chased by the light", on pbs about jim brandenburg, internationally known national geographic photographer. he is a mcknight performing artist fellowship finalist and earned a regional emmy for his "soaring on mended wings" for a jason davis "on the road" television documentary about the university of mn raptor center. twelve dollars |
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| fri jan 22 8 pm |
jeff arundel sings and plays the guitar. his songs turn from melancholy and nostalgic to modestly up-beat, but for the most part, he is a romantic who, like many people his age, loves the 70's vibe. jeff has been called the "cities 97 favorite" by tom surowicz, perhaps well-earned because he has been on two of the famous "cities samplers," and two of his five cd's of original music have won awards (minnesota music award for best pop album and naird award for indie album of the year). lately he has been producing and music-directing for keri noble. jeff's favorite review of himself was by steve morse of the boston globe, who called him "canny" and "a cross between james taylor and townes van zandt." his favorite color is purple, his favorite drink is diet mountain dew, and he has played music with some great artists, some of whom periodically show up to help him at his (increasingly rare) gigs. ten dollars |
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| thu jan 21 8 pm |
mercedes combines a powerful voice with her signature percussive guitar style to make for a captivating and energetic performance. weaving stories from her life and the lives of those around her, she is a first-class story teller and entertainer. having performed coast to coast and abroad for the past decade, sasha mercedes is a seasoned musician who has worked dilligently to perfect her craft. she has released 3 solo albums and is currently working on a fourth. don't miss the chance to see her in this intimate setting. imagine the warm vocals and multi-instrument musicianship of folks like harry connick, jr., sting, and ben folds. you’ll likely hear some of those same qualities when you see jim o’neill play his eclectic mix of jazz, pop, funk and folk. jim o'neill is a minneapolis based singer / pianist / guitarist / songwriter working on a multitude of projects: leading his pop/jazz trio; backing indy folk artists kevin steinman and brad senne; co-producing bobbi miller’s "intoxicating" (2007 bryant lake bowl theater); serving as musical director of “sin cities 7” (2006 fringe festival, minneapolis theater garage); performing in productions by noted dancers/choreographers james sewell and sally rousse (o’shaughnessy auditorium, southern theater, walker art center); creating improvisational piano/dance performances with dancers penelope freeh, emily tyra and caroline fermin; performing music sketch improvisations with abstract painter patrick pryor. seven dollars |
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| sat jan 16 8 pm |
aimee fischer & the snazzy band this veteran singer is a musical chameleon whose voice evokes emotion from the listener whether performing blues, country, rock or jazz. thoughtfully emotional yet gutsy, this expressive singer moves within a single phrase from pensive to powerhouse. ten dollars |
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| fri jan 15 8 pm |
when alison sits at the piano and sings her songs, from dramatic ballads to sexy funk and r&b, audiences truly resonate right along with her; singers this strong are rare, but those who are true songwriters as well are almost extinct! alison's remarkable songwriting and drop dead gorgeous vocals channel the same spirits as carole king, patty griffin, bonnie raitt and other keepers of music's true flame. but her unique style is so powerful that once you've heard her, you'll recognize her sound forever, every time you hear it. eight dollars |
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| thu jan 14 8 pm |
sister shaw (w/kari shaw) sister shaw is a group of local musicians that decided to come together and form a unique quartet. kari and megan who are sisters have been singing together forever and have tight harmonies, with doug otto adding depth and warmth to them. shane akers is a fantastic dobro and guitar player. they sing acoustic roots country with some blues, folk and gospel as well. seven dollars |
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| wed jan 13 8 pm |
nina yasmineh is an up-and-coming musician with a mellow yet soulful voice and songs that present a fresh and candid perspective. she recently moved from minneapolis to new york city and for the last few months has been going to school at nyu and performing at such note-worthy venues as the bitter end and caffe vivaldi. nina was also accepted to be part of the new york singer/songwriter sessions at the bitter end. she will be returning to the 318 for a special one-night-only reunion show with the fine musicians who played on her six-song ep, real good thing. real good thing is available for purchase on itunes and cdbaby.com. seven dollars |
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| sat jan 9 8 pm |
it was a hot summer night in 1990 and kari shaw had a dream. she was cruisin' downtown anoka in her sweet '86 dodge charger when inspiration came over her faster than a crimper iron can heat up. she was born to sing the music of linda ronstadt and all she needed was her emmylou harris and dolly parton. several muscle cars (and perms) later the dollys were born. the dollys features three of minneapolis' most sought after female vocalists: joanna jahn, kari shaw, and andra suchy. together these ladies bring their collective talents to the stage and the result are harmonies so tight you'll swear you're live at the grand 'ol opry! eight dollars |
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| fri jan 8 8 pm |
the boston globe writes, "jake armerding is the most gifted and promising songwriter to emerge from the boston folk scene in years." armerding, who weaves violin, guitar, mandolin and vocals into his americana songs to create "well-written, thought-provoking pop music" (sing out!), recently logged his thousandth performance. he has shared the stage with bela fleck, nickel creek, josh ritter, david wilcox and toad the wet sprocket. eight dollars |
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| thu jan 7 8 pm |
"lost jim" ohlschmidt & the boxcar scholars is an acoustic trio performing a mix of original songs and cover tunes from a diverse range of artists. with five solo cds of original music, singer/songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist jim ohlschmidt leads the group, which also includes mike cramer on guitar and mandolin, and charlie riddle on upright bass. inspired by country blues, swing, contemporary folk, and pop music, this new local group entertains in an easy-going, rootsy style with lots of great musicianship and good humor. six dollars |
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| wed jan 6 8 pm |
matt muller + friends matt muller and some of his open mic night favorites share the stage for a special "host of open mic night birthday edition." regular open mic will resume in february. no cover |
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| sat jan 2 8 pm |
the wilryans (featuring michael nelson) + anna schulze called by critics “minneapolis’ marshall crenshaw”, singer, songwriter, multi instrument-alist, michael nelson knew music was his calling when he picked up the drum sticks at the early age of 10. he spent his high school years behind the trap kit in various local rock bands including the first avenue darlings a-few. the guitar became his passion in college where he also began writing songs and he formed the acoustic duo, the sundogs, with fellow songwriter chris larson. michael broke out on his own in the early 90’s fronting the self titled michael nelson group, headlining local clubs and opening for national acts. six dollars |
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