This weekend is FULL of terrific shows that people have got to get out and support. I got something for you pretty much every night of the week!
If there’s something I forgot please let me know.
–@2speakease.
For my JazzHeads:
Wednesday February 2,2011
Adam Linz is hosting a Jazz Theory/ Jazz History class that runs 15 weeks- 15 one hour sessions. Really cool: more info here.
Megan Shaw, Kari Shaw and Doug Otto
SISTER SHAW at 331 club
The Bates brothers– JT and Chris will be performing with the group SISTER SHAW (Kari and Megan Shaw) with the support of Doug Otto and Shane Akers at Northeast Minneapolis’ 331 Club.
Wednesday February 2, 2011
9.30-12.30 pm (no cover)
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2011
gets competitive.
While I’d love for you all to drop by a community open mic night/ SLAM Poetry Night
I’ve been invited to guest at to support an Laura Jeffrey Academy 8th grader’s vision to battle poverty. All proceeds from concessions will be donated to a local community organization.
Lisa Brimmer/ @2speakease
The event runs approx. 6.30-8.30 at the Laura Jeffrey Academy Gym. and I believe it’s kosher to wander in and out of the event.
PLZ let me know if you wanna wing-(wo)man me.
There is also:
The Sextons
Doors 9:00 PM | $6.00 | Main Stage
These guys are really great. Jake Nyberg – drums, Erik Moeckel-Vocals guitar, Adam Fekete-Guitar, and Adam Tucker-Bass.
OR,
Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus,
Meditations and Revelations,
Something Like a Bird
presented by Adam Linz and the Mingus Nonet
Something Like a Bird : Mingus Nonet
Join us as we delve into some of the larger ensemble pieces that Mingus wrote. A special performance of Meditation On Inner Peace from Mingus UCLA and many more. Featuring Mike Lewis, Greg Lewis, Bryan Nichols, JT Bates, Adam Linz, Chris Thomson, Scott Agster, Stefan Kac, and Dave Karr. NOT TO BE MISSED!!
Q and A at 7PM
Concert at 8PM
$10 general admission
$5 for students
Funded in part by a grant from the NEA and the Minnesota State Arts Board.www.macphail.com
and
Jay Epstein’s group FRAMEWORK performs at Artist’s Quarter.
$5 cover- 9 pm show time
(Chris Olson: guitar, Chris Bates: bass and Jay Epstein: drums) will be conjuring up it’s magic once again at their
Jay Epstein
favorite saloon, the Artist’s Quarter which is fast asserting itself as one of the few lasting/ local musician friendly establishments. @2speakease means Local Musican Friendly with capital letters as there is a commitment to hosting LOCAL music during prime hours. @2speakease applauds them and hopes to pop down and support them very soon.)
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2011
The Atlantis Quartet
Some of my favorite musicians on the planet are performing at the AQ two nights in a row:
Friday Feb. 4 and Saturday Feb 5
Atlantis Quartet: L 2 R,Pete Hennig, Zacc Harris, Brandon Wozniak, Chris Bates
Zacc Harris: Guitar, Brandon Wozniak: Saxophones, Chris Bates: Bass, and Pete Hennig, Drums
These boys will take the stage and tear some shit up.
Both shows 9 pm, All ages, $10 cover. Anything goes.
Also a shout out to
WORKHAUS COLLECTIVE’s
Cory Hinkle as his play
LITTLE EYES
opens at the Guthrie’s Dowling Studio
Feb 4, 2011.
This is a big moment for Workhaus (and also for the Guthrie).
More information about the play and the playwright at the Playwrights’ Center website.
@2speakease applauds the work of the Workhaus and also this moment for it’s writers and the MN theater scene.
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