Twin Cities Blues

It is with great sadness to report that Minnesota Blues Piano player Michael “The Hook” Deutsch has passed away this morning…

It is with great sorrow we share that Mike passed away peacefully early this morning. (Wed. June 24th) Lois, Mark and Donna would like to thank everyone for there support and prayers for Mike. The family looks forward to sharing our memories of Mike with everyone as we mourn his passing and
celebrate his life in the coming days.

Thank you all. On behalf of Mark, Donna and Lois.
Deutsch Family

The weather man says there will be some cool weather headed our way this weekend but why not go warm up with some live blues this weekend. It is great to see the Macho Nacho Blues Bar in Rochester bringing in regional and national blues acts, some of whom rarely make it into the Twin Cities area. A visit to this club is definitely worth the 1.5 hour drive from the metro area. This weekend and next weekends acts at the Macho Nacho Blues Bar include the 2009 Iowa Blues Challenge winners Blues Jam Band, Avey Brothers and next weekend is the 2007 International Blues Challenge Finalists Levee Town from Kansas City, MO.

West Coast Blues Diva Candye Kane will be packing the dance floor at The Narrows Saloon on Friday night. She is touring to support her latest release “Superhero” from Ruf Records and is available in iTunes and from various online retailers.

You can also be part Minnesota Blues History by going down to the Dakota Jazz Club & Restuarant and taking part in Scottie Miller’s LIVE CD RECORDING which starts at 8:00 PM.

The show of the month for me would have to be seeing 95-Year Old Blues Piano King, Pinetop Perkins who will be playing two shows on Monday and Tuesday at the Dakota Jazz Club & Restuarant. Pinetop Perkins is a multi-award winning true legend of blues piano who is currently touring with Willie “Big Eyes” Smith who is a well known Chicago blues drumming legend but may actually be playing Harmonica as his main instrument. Pinetop is well known for being a living blues historian and great blues storyteller during his live shows and this will be a sure treat for any blues lover. He has played and recorded with a who’s who of blues including Muddy Waters and many others.

Here is a link to a great article featured in today’s Star Tribune about Pinetop Perkins: LINK.

Friday, June 5, 2009

• Avey Brothers (Winners of 2009 Iowa Blues Challenge) – Macho Nacho Blues Bar & Grill (Rochester, MN)
• Cadillac Kolstad & The Flats – Clubhouse Jager – 10:00 PM (Minneapolis, MN)
• Candye Kane - The Narrows Saloon – $10.00 Cover (Navarre, MN)
• Davina & The Vagabonds – Applewood Rustic Grille – 8:30 PM (Burnsville, MN)
  
• Don King – Refuge on the River – 7:30 PM (Bayport, MN)
• Everett Smithson – Waterloo Music Fest (Waterloo, IA)
• Hud – Casey’s (Minneapolis, MN)
• Lil’ Slim Blues Review – Hat Trick Lounge (St. Paul, MN)
• Minnesota Barking Ducks – Neumann’s Bar (North St. Paul, MN)
• Pork Chop – The Junction (Minneapolis, MN)
  
• Scottie Miller – Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant – LIVE RECORDING – 8:00 PM – $10.00 Cover Charge (Minneapolis, MN)
• The Swamp Kings – Schooner Tavern (Minneapolis, MN)

Saturday, June 6, 2009

• Cadillac Kolstad & The Flats – Red Hot Art Fair – Steven’s Square Park – 3:00 PM (Minneapolis, MN)
• Cool Disposition – Applewood Rustic Grille – 8:30 PM (Burnsville, MN)
• Davina & The Vagabonds – School II Bistro & Wine Bar – 8:00 PM (Chanhassen, MN)
• Don King – Lucky’s 13 Pub (Mendota Heights, MN)
• Everett Smithson – Blues on Grand (Des Moines, IA)
• Jinx Breakers – Keegan’s Irish Pub (Minneapolis, MN)
• Joe Juliano – SOS Club (Oakdale, MN)
• Lamont Cranston – Willow River Blues Festival – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (New Richmond, WI)
• Lisa Wenger – Neumann’s Bar (North St. Paul, MN)
• Little Ed & The Blues Imperials – Famous Dave’s BBQ (Minneapolis, MN)
• Lonesome Dan Kase – Acadia Cafe (Minneapolis, MN)
• Nite Rail – Keegan’s Irish Pub – 10:00 PM (Minneapolis, MN)
• 1st Cedar House BBQ & Blues Festival (Formerly SRO) – 12:0o PM (Oak Grove, MN)
  • ACOUSTIC STAGE: Curtis Nixon – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
  • MAIN STAGE: Boom Boom Steve Vonderharr – 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
  • ACOUSTIC STAGE: Tom Hunter – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • MAIN STAGE: Sweet Paulie T and the Bluesblasters – 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
  • ACOUSTIC STAGE: Paul Mayasich – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • MAIN STAGE: Little Bobby and the Storm – 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
  • Admission: $5
  • Food concessions on site
  • Lawn chairs welcome
  • No coolers allowed
  • Bags will be checked upon arrival at festival gates.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

• Cadillac Kolstad & The Flats – Grand Old Days – D’Amico & Sons Beer Garden Stage – 3:00 PM (St. Paul, MN)
• Cadillac Kolstad & The Flats – Palmer’s Sunday Night Dance Party (Minneapolis, MN)
• Cornbread Harris – Palmer’s Sunday Night Dance Party (Minneapolis, MN)
• Curtis & The Kicks – Fatboy’s – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (East Bethel, MN)
• Davina & The Vagabonds – Tryg’s Sunday Brunch – 11:00 AM (Minneapolis, MN)
• Joe Juliano – Minnesota Music Cafe – 7:00 PM (St. Paul, MN)
• Moses Oakland and Paul Mayasich – VFW by the Lake – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (White Bear Lake, MN)
• OPEN STAGE BLUES JAM: Big Bob Scoggin – McMahon’s Pub (Minneapolis, MN)
• OPEN STAGE BLUES JAM: Moses Oakland – Famous Dave’s BBQ – 8:00 PM (Minneapolis, MN)
• OPEN STAGE BLUES JAM: Wilbur Cole & Friends – Chanhassen American Legion – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Chanhassen, MN)
• Paul Mayasich – The Narrows Saloon – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Navarre, MN)

Monday, June 8, 2009

• OPEN STAGE BLUES JAM: Diamond Blue Revue – Shaw’s Bar & Grill – 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM (Minneapolis, MN)
• Pinetop Perkins – Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant – 7:00 PM – $30.00 Cover Charge (Minneapolis, MN)

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

• Pinetop Perkins – Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant – 7:00 PM – $30.00 Cover Charge (Minneapolis, MN)

Here are a few videos featuring bands performing around the area this weekend…

The Twin Cities Blues Gig Calendar is up to date with listings for great national and local bands playing around Minnesota. Check out all the great opportunities to see live blues music this weekend.

Friday, May 22, 2009

• Big Walter Smith – McMahon’s Pub (Minneapolis, MN)
• Cool Disposition – Opening for Janiva Magness – Cedar Cultural Center (Minneapolis, MN)
• Davina & The Vagabonds – Hell’s Kitchen – 8:00 PM (Minneapolis, MN)
• Elijah Blue – Shaw’s Bar & Grill (Minneapolis, MN)
• Everett Smithson – Awake the Lakes Ribfest – Downtown Alexandria (Alexandria, MN)
• Hud – White Horse – 8:00 PM (St. Cloud, MN)
• Janiva Magness – Cedar Cultural Center (Minneapolis, MN)
• Jay Walter & The Rectifiers – Sgt. Pepper’s (Oakdale, MN)
• Lamont Cranston – Famous Dave’s BBQ (Minneapolis, MN)
• Lonesome Dan Kase – Fitger’s Brewhouse (Duluth, MN)
• Mark Knoll (Eric Clapton Tribute) – Schooner Tavern (Minneapolis, MN)
• NiteRail – Wine Cafe (Mankato, MN)
• Pork Chop – The Junction (Minneapolis, MN)
• Reverend Raven – Macho Nacho Blues Bar & Grill in La Quinta Inns & Suites (Rochester, MN)
• Ross William Perry – Paddy Wagon Irish Sports Bar (Coon Rapids, MN)
• Tom Hunter – Famous Dave’s BBQ – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Minneapolis, MN)

Saturday, May 23, 2009

• Cadillac Kolstad – Midtown Global Market – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Minneapolis, MN)
• Cool Disposition – Shari’s Chippewa Club – 8:30 PM (Durand, WI)
• Davina & The Vagabonds – Applewood Rustic Grill – 8:00 PM (Burnsville, MN)
• Don King – Keegan’s Irish Pub (Minneapolis, MN)
• Everett Smithson – Northwoods Bar & Resort – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Spooner, WI)
• Everett Smithson – Tagalong Golf Course – 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM (Birchwood, WI)
• Hud – Cones Outdoor Rockin’ Ribs Bluesfest – 2:00 PM (St. Anna, MN)
• Lil Slim’s Blues Review – Shaw’s Bar & Grill (Minneapolis, MN)
• NiteRail – Neumann’s Bar (North St. Paul, MN)
• Reverend Raven – Timber’s Edge (Eveleth, MN)
• Ross William Perry – Neumann’s Bar (North St. Paul, MN)
• Scottie Miller – Rudy’s Red Eye Grill (Lakeville, MN)
• Scotty Reed Band – St. Patrick’s Tavern (St. Patrick, MN)
• T. Albert Lloyd Band – Original Famous Dave’s (Hayward, WI)
• Tom Hunter – Tryg’s (Minneapolis, MN)

Sunday, May 24, 2009

• Cadillac Kolstad and Cornbread Harris – Sunday Night Dance Party at Palmer’s – 8:00 PM (Minneapolis, MN)
• Davina & The Vagabonds – Tryg’s Sunday Brunch – 11:00 AM (Minneapolis, MN)
• Good Time Willy – Muddy Waters (Prescott, WI)
• Michael the Hook Deutsch – Red Stage Supper Club – 6:30 PM (Minneapolis, MN)
• Minnesota Barking Ducks (with Boom Boom Steve V) – Minnesota Music Cafe (St. Paul, MN)
• OPEN STAGE BLUES JAM: Big Bob Scoggin – McMahon’s Pub (Minneapolis, MN)
• OPEN STAGE BLUES JAM: Moses Oakland – Famous Dave’s BBQ – 8:00 PM (Minneapolis, MN)
• OPEN STAGE BLUES JAM: Wilbur Cole & Friends – Chanhassen American Legion – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Chanhassen, MN)
• Reverend Raven – Live Downtown – 8:00 PM (Duluth, MN)
• Scotty Reed Band (w/ Bruce McCabe on Keyboards) – Ridgewood Bay Resort – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Zimmerman, MN)
• Tom Hunter – Floyd’s (Victoria, MN)

Monday, May 25, 2009

• Davina & The Vagabonds – Famous Dave’s BBQ (Minneapolis, MN)
• NiteRail – The Wine Cafe (Mankato, MN)
• OPEN STAGE BLUES JAM: Diamond Blue Revue – Shaw’s Bar & Grill (Minneapolis, MN)
• Scottie Miller – Muddy Waters – 3:00 PM (Prescott, WI)

Here are a few videos featuring some of the bands playing this weekend…

Not sure what the mix up is but Ross William Perry’s MySpace page and e-mail he sends out says he will be at Neumann’s Bar on Saturday night. However the Neumann’s Bar and NiteRail websites show that NiteRail is playing there.