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2007 Discoveries
[Thunderheads Play Historic Parkway Theater] [McMahon's Irish Pub Features the Blues] [Flood Relief Blues Benefit] [West Bank Boogie Redux at 331 Club] [Hoopsnakes at Medina] [Diamond Blue Revue Anniversary at Shaw's] [Cornbread Harris Returns to Loring Pasta Bar] [Big Walter Smith at The Dakota] [Willie Murphy Sightings] [Paul Testa 45th Anniversary] [Art Attack Blues Party] [Blues on Stage Seeks Writers] [West Bank Bash Oct 21] [e.p. atelier's Songwriter Thursdays] [R.J. Mischo Joins Reverend Raven Tour] [Bob Bingham Returns to Whiskey Junction] [Cadillac Kolstad Opens for Corey Stevens at Floyd's] [Rough Cuts Open For Little Charlie at Famous Dave's] [Papa John To Teach Class at WBSM] [Joe T. Cook & The Longshots] [Grand Old Day —D'Amico's] [Santiago Shakedown 5] [Mancini's Char House] [Jackson's Juke Joint] [Icebox Gallery] [Re-Opening of Whiskey Junction] [Big John Dickerson HOF] [Mojo Buford & James Cotton] [Big Walter & Shirley Smith] [The Electric Fetus]
Historic Parkway Theater
Not Just For Movies Anymore
Thunderheads Headline New Year's Eve Party
Joe Senkyr Minjares lastest ambitious project is the acquisition and restoration/remodeling of the old Parkway Theater adjoining Pepito's Restaurant at 4814 Chicago Avenue South in Minneapolis. Along with extensive work on the exterior facade and the interior of this 1930's theater; the sound, projection equipment and screen have been updated. Additionally, the theater is available for rental to host various events including musical concerts.
Thunderheads will perform a New Year's Eve concert at Parkway Theater in support of their CD, Can't Stop Time. The band draws their musical inspiration from "an eclectic mix of rock, prog rock, folk-rock, blues and jazz-rock, with extended jams sometimes thrown in" according to lead-guitarist, Steve Blexrud.
The concert is on New Year's Eve; Monday December 31st, 2007
Admission: $10
Doors open at: 7pm, Music 8:00pm - 1:30am
Food and Beverages Available, Valet Parking
Next to Pepito's...Call: 612-822-3030
4814 Chicago Ave So Minneapolis, MN 55417
(12/11/07)
McMahon's Irish Pub Featuring Blues
Former Poodle Club Offers Pub Fare & Live Music
Curtis Blake w/ The Brothers Curtis
Saturday at McMahon's Irish Pub.
Dominic McMahon has taken over the old Poodle Club at 3001 East Lake St in Minneapolis and transformed it into an Irish pub. The newly remodeled establishment features Fish & Chips, Pulled Pork Sandwichs, Chili Con Carne, Steak & Ale, Sackville Street Chicken, Portrush Pork, White Chocolate Cheesecake and of course you can wash that down with a pint of Guinness.
Live Blues music is scheduled for Wednesdays, the White Sidewalls on Thursdays, The Butanes on Fridays, Open Mic Night with Big Bob Scoggins on Sundays. This Saturday, Dec. 8th, The Brothers Curtis will take the stage at 9 pm.
For more info contact: McMahon's Irish Pub, 3001 East Lake St, Minneapolis, 612-722-1377.
(12/5/07)
Blues Benefit Concert For Flood Relief
Friday, Nov 23rd in Rochester with T. Albert Lloyd
A benefit concert for SE Minnesota flood victims will be held at Peace United Church of Christ, 1503 2nd Avenue NE in Rochester, MN on Friday, November 23rd starting at 4 pm.
T. Albert Lloyd, Doghouse John and the Misbehavers and the Dave Lambert Band provide the entertainment. John Hardy's BBQ provides the food, which is included in the $10 admission. For more information call Gary Eckhart 507-282-2795 or Carol Neumann 651-292-8352.
(11/20/07)
West Bank Boogie Redux
At 331 Club on Wednesday, Nov.21st
It was so much fun last year they decided to do it again. Celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of the release of Cyn Collins book, West Bank Boogie, Jackson's Juke Joint will host West Bank Boogie Redux at the 331 Club beginning at 7 pm. on Wednesday, November 21st. Featured artists include Bill Hinkley & Judy Larson, Pop Wagner and Dakota Dave Hull, Papa John Kolstad and Clint Hoover, and The Front Porch Swinging Liquor Pigs.
The 331 Club is located at 331 13th Avenue NE in Minneapolis. For more details listen to Harold Tremblay's "House Party" on KFAI radio (90.3 and 106.7 fm) or visit westbankboogie.com.
(11/17/07)
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