With an ear for songwriting and a knack for musical recommendations, Jon O (Jon Osthus) spends his evenings and weekends traversing Minneapolis/ St. Paul seeking out some of the best Americana, Roots, Blues, Folk, R+B, Soul, Electronica, Rock and Pop the Twin Cities has to offer. Over the years his passion for music has refined his tastes and cultural competencies turning him into a living encyclopedia of great music.

JonO also works for the department of Agriculture, is a co-founder of the environmental organization Brewing a Better Forest, plays mandolin and lives that hard Cribbage, gangsta, porch life.

For the week of 7/2- 7/8 JonO’s Picks:

Thu, 7/2

The Butanes @Shaws’ (1528 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413) -Free
Honestly, this weekly gig is great! Again from last week:
“The Butanes were Earl King’s backing band from NOLA for many years and played many Jazz Fests and international tours.  They are the best blues band playing weekly for free in town.  They used to play the Wednesday night residency at the Cabooze from ’89-’94 with their soul revue (Maurice Jacox on vocals) and every Tuesday night at the 400 bar (Chicago style blues).  It is one of the best kept secrets in town.” -JonO’s picks last week

Fri, 7/3

Weird Al @Mystic Lake 8PM $34-$42
forever-relevant.

Booker T. Jones @The Dakota  7pm | 9pm – $42 | $35
Multi-Instrumentalist modern soul greatness- two nights!

Not Him:

Him:

Sat, 7/4

Booker T. Jones @The Dakota  7pm – $42

Sun, 7/5

Mon, 7/6

Tue, 7/7

First Tuesdays with Dean Magraw and Davu Seru @ Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar-St. Paul
Local Jazz Legends…Weekly Gigs…Very eclectic artists

Wed, 7/8

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Enjoy your fourth of July everyone!