Feb 14, 2010
Cabooze
917 Cedar Av S, Mpls
28th Annual Battle of the Jug Bands
The oldest jug band gathering in the known universe, this show will be one heckuva good time. It would be a different and fun way to spend Valentine’s Day; sometimes it’s nice to step away from all that sweetness and have a beer or two and some laughs. But don’t let me misguide you- this is some serious stuff. The honor, the honor. Runs all day and night.
Noon till 12:30 AM, donations accepted, all ages

Feb 14, 2010
Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Av S, Mpls
Jonathan “Juanito” Pascual
Come celebrate this very special evening with passionate flamenco music and dance, presented by Jonathan “Juanito” Pascual with the support of the Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theater and School. After first discovering the art of flamenco guitar during his youth in Minneapolis, Juanito trained extensively with the masters in Spain and at the New England Conservatory, and has risen to take his place as one of the finest young flamenco guitarists on the scene. Energized by a driving passion to share the beauty, and soul-stirring power of this ancient yet most vibrant and evolving musical style, Juanito brings the energy of hope and joy through his performances, recordings, and teaching.

Feb 14, 2010
The Saloon
830 Hennepin Av, Mpls
6th Annual Saloon Employee Drag Show!
What more needs to be said?? This one is always entertaining. Love these guys.
6 pm, no cover, 21+

Feb 17, 2010
Sauce Spirits and Sound Bar
Lake and Lyndale, Mpls
Dada Trash Collage, Ghost In the Water, The New Monarchs
Dada Trash Collage is samples, drums, and two guys making some incredible sounds; I really like this stuff. Ghost In the Water is some incredible pulsing and sometimes eerie electronica. The New Monarchs have more of an ethereal bend to them. This show is an excellent example of three bands of the same genre presenting themselves in three different ways. Fans of the medium should not miss this show.
9:30 pm, no cover, 21+

Feb 18, 2010
The 318
318 Water Street, Excelsior
Vicky Emerson with special guest Matt Patrick
Vicky Emerson is a gifted singer and songwriter of plain and simple country soft-rock. Rich vocals, mesmerizing melodies, Ms. Emerson’s material leaves you hypnotized in an emotional rollercoaster ride. Worth the drive, definitely.
8 pm, $10, all ages

Feb 19, 2010
Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Av S, Mpls
Dewi Sant CD release with Starfolk and Alison Rae
Celebrating the release of Dewi Sant’s debut album May on Northfield’s Plastic Horse Records, fans know that Dewi Sant is the quiet and the storm. The Starfolk is new, featuring members of Minneapolis indie pop mainstays “The Owls” and “The Hang Ups”. They are a mishmash of pop/folk//experimental. If you haven’t been to the Cedar for awhile, this might be the time to revisit.
7 pm, $10, all ages

Feb 19, 2010
501 Club
501 Washington Av S, Mpls
The Tisdales and Petty Demons
Rich Mattson, known for his bands Ol’ Yeller and The Glenrustles, is back on stage with The Tisdales. The Tisdales are a not the same old/ same old. This is rocking, throw down the lunch pail and grab the old lady kinda stuff. Don’t try to peg them, though; they’ll throw you
with the next song, again and again. All over the musical map, they keep it fun and interesting!! Petty Demons is straight-up, power driven, garage punk rock.
9:30, no cover, 21+

Feb 19, 2010
Sauce Spirits and Sound Bar
Lake and Lyndale, Mpls
Red Pens, Total Babes, Bombay Sweets
The Red Pens are whole lot of sound from two people, bouncy, thick, and delicious; I would say a marriage of T Rex to Sleater Kinney, perhaps. Total Babes are poppy fun goodness and Bombay Sweets gives you a second chance to catch him in February.
9:30, $5, 21+
Feb 20, 2010
Triple Rock Social Club
629 Cedar Avenue, Mpls
Radio K presents Retribution Gospel Choir
Retribution Gospel Choir which features Alan Sparhawk and Steve Garrington, both from another band you may have heard of called Low, and Eric Pollard on drums. This is the side project that caught on fire and exploded. Catch these guys while you can; they’re busy traveling the planet.
8 pm, $10, 18+

Feb 20, 2010
Acadia Cafe
329 Cedar Av, Mpls
Graveyard Blues Project presents The Hunger Bone, Javier Dunn, MMC Duo
The Hunger Bone plays pleasing, pleasant garage rock. Javier Dunn of LA is currently touring solo, taking time off as Sarah Bareilles guitar player. MMC Duo starts the night off. There is no cover charge, but I suggest a $5 donation in the jar for the musicians time and gas.
9 pm, no cover, all ages

Feb 23, 2010
Sauce Spirits and Sound Bar
Lake and Lyndale, Mpls
Omaur Bliss and Haziq Ali
Omaur Bliss has found his place in a soul/jazz landscape, with his own voice, his own strength. And from Atlanta,
Haziq Ali is an innovative wordsmith with a smooth, sultry delivery.
9:30, no cover, 21+
Feb 24, 2010
Sauce Spirits and Sound Bar
Lake and Lyndale, Mpls
The Mad Ripple (CD Release) with John Swardson & Get Gone and Brianna Lane
The Mad Ripple, featuring Mr. Hootenanny himself-Jim Walsh has a CD ready for your perusal. You’ll want to catch the tune Death Bed Bride for sure. John Swardson & Get Gone is a stellar band of the Americana genre. Brianna Lane has a sweet as honey voice singing folk/alt county tunes, a delightful opener.
9:30, $5, 21+

Feb 25, 2010
Red Stag Supper Club
509 1st Ave NE, Mpls
Jennifer Markey and the Tennessee Snowpants
Yippy Skippy, Jennifer Markey has a CD!! Backed by an incredible heap of talent, Jennifer has a vocal quality I have become addicted to. Her songs are optimistic, but you feel she got there by slamming a shot of whiskey, and decided she should still see the glass half full.
10 pm, no cover, all ages

Feb 26, 2010
Sauce Spirits and Sound Bar
Lake and Lyndale, Mpls
Pictures of Then, Modoc, 4 On The Floor
Pictures of Then is back in their hometown in the middle of a tour on the road, keeping it fresh, rocking. Modoc has been on the road, also; these bands should be tight. 4 On The Floor starts it off.
9:30, $5, 21+

Feb 27, 2010
Triple Rock Social Club
629 Cedar Avenue, Mpls
Song of Zarathustra Reunion!!
You better have tonight off because you need to be at this show. A reunion show of Song of Zarathustra; my dreams have come true. Trash, noise, all that is Song of Zarathustra will attack your psyche and leave you bleeding and begging for more. The incredible Gay Witch Abortion and the Stnnng open, with a dj set Atlantic Audio Archive starting things off. I recommend geting your tickets now; this show will sell out.
9 pm, $8, 18+

Feb 27, 2010
331 Club
331 13th Avenue NE, Mpls
The Matchbox 10th Anniversary Party with Black Blondie, Nightingales, The Poor Nobodys
Soulful and playful, fun and funky, Black Blondie will bewitch you with their sultry marriage of r and b and hip hop. Nightingales present you a second cvhance this month to imbibe their glam pop tastiness.
The Poor Nobodys is a multi-dimensional, eclectic collective of musicians with folk and classical roots underneath it all.
9 pm, 21+

Feb 28, 2010
Triple Rock Social Club
629 Cedar Avenue, Mpls
Gastro Non Grata 13-Leftover Love
Sponsored by: The Onion, Metro Magazine, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Thrifty Hipster, Northern Brewer and Heavy Table
Gastro Non Grata is a local chef-driven, alcohol fueled music machine, introducing you to food, drink and music that are fighting the good fight. Gastro #13 features Doug Flicker of Piccolo on 43rd and Bryant. Doug has been making good food for many years. at such legendary restaurants as Auriga, Porter & Frye and D’amico Kitchen. A great craft brewery, Left Hand Brewing of Colorado, represented by Eric Wallace and Mike Walters, will be presenting some excellent beers and seasonal brews. The always entertaining rockabilly of Bitch and Brown will start things off. My fave, Bella Koshka, will follow. Next up hip-hop Unknown Prophets, and the evening will close with Montana’s punk band Noise, Noise, Noise. Sheela Namakkal, of soon-to-open Cake Eater Bakery, will be handing out dessert- some of the best cupcakes you’ll ever taste throughout the night. As always, Northern Brewer will be on hand, pouring the hoppy amber ale from the last show and boiling a whole new batch of beer goodness in the back. Clancey’s Meat and Fish in Linden Hills will be providing you a chance at the always inanimate, ever wonderful, forever flavorful, Dead Meat Door Prizes. Gastro Non Grata is a labor of love brought to you by Craig Drehmel and Jeff Mitchell.
6 pm, $7, 18+

March 1, 2010
7th Street Entry
First Avenue, Mpls
So Cow
Giving you heads up in advance on this one. So Cow, coming from Ireland, plays punky pop with pluck. Catch them now as they head south to play SXSW soon, and then, I fear, they will become huge and famous and inaccessible. ( But hey, that would be cool for them.)
8 pm, $7, 18+

-Berni Sarazine

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