Janiva Magness
“Sweet Soul Music is alive and kickin’!” -Mavis Staples A charismatic performer known for her electrifying live shows, Magness is a gutsy and dynamic musical powerhouse. She received the 2009 B.B. King Entertainer Of the Year award, joining Koko Taylor as the only other woman to win the award. Along with eleven Blues Music Award [...]
Shawn Phillips • 9:30 show added!
“…a charismatic and capturing performer.” Vinyl Addiction One of the most fascinating figures to emerge from the early 1970s singer-songwriter boom, Phillips is in some ways the most enigmatic as well. His prowess on guitar give the instrumental side of his music equal weight to his vocals, and his broad array of influences informs his [...]
Doug Little
“Doug Little is one of the Twin Cities’ premier jazzmen.” -Mpls/St. Paul Magazine Doug Little is a saxophonist, flutist and composer whose distinctive sound blends soulful American jazz and Contemporary Cuban rhythms. A leading figure on the Twin Cities music scene, Little has recorded multiple CDs and performed throughout the United States and Europe. His [...]
Amanda Shaw
New Orleans violinist Shaw has been touring since she was eight years old. Now all of 20, Amanda is translating the culture, vibrancies, and eclectic spirit of Louisiana to the rest of the world. Her effervescent live shows are filled with clever originals and traditional fiddle fare, with some classic covers thrown in as well. [...]
Debbie Duncan
Debbie Duncan, the Twin Cities’ “First Lady of Song” as she is so often referred to by media people, club owners, and dj’s, is a stunning and versatile vocalist who captivates audiences and jazz musicians. Minneapolis Star Tribune reports “She’s superb on funky upbeat workouts, tender ballads and all kinds of jazz numbers; she energizes [...]
Jimmy Webb
Jimmy Webb is one of the preeminent songwriters of the last 40 years. His songs “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” “MacArthur Park” and more have been heard by millions of people. He is the only artist to have ever received Grammy Awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration, and according to BMI, his song “By the Time I [...]
Don Ross & Brooke Miller
“Nobody does what Don Ross does with an acoustic guitar. He takes the corners so fast you think he’s going to roll, but he never loses control.” -Bruce Cockburn One of today’s true innovators of guitar composition and technique, Don Ross has emerged as one of the most respected musicians in Canada and one of [...]
Bruce Henry
Influenced by Nina Simone, Al Jarreau and John Coltrane, to name a few, Bruce’s journey has resulted in an eclectic style of world influenced jazz vocals and composition. Bruce possesses a three and one-half octave range, a pure voice with versatility and depth that few can match. His passion for an ever-expanding vision, both musically [...]
Hugh Masekela
“Masekela …was both joyous and reflective.” -Washington Post “….a musician of phenomenal grace and power: intricate and fiery on flugelhorn and still blessed with a voice that can strip the leaves from the trees.” The Independent One of the important figures in South African music, Hugh Masekela is also one of its biggest personalities. He [...]
Bob Mould
“…his influence continues to seep through every level of the indie strata.” -Pitchfork Just over 30 years ago, Bob Mould co-founded one of the most influential rock bands of their time, Hüsker Dü. Channeling the rage and fury of hardcore into the pop music paradigm, Mould set the stage for the alternative rock explosion of [...]