Chris Bates · Upcoming Performances

Date Artist City Venue
Thursday, March 21 Joyann Parker – Classic Ladies of Country Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020.
Sunday, March 24 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute White Bear Lake, MN Lakeshore Players Theatre
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 4941 Long Ave. Venue phone: 6514787427. Buy Tickets
Friday, March 29 Atlantis Quartet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Saturday, March 30 Atlantis Quartet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Tuesday, April 2 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080. 1st Tuesday of Every Month! Red Planet with Dean Magraw, Jay Epstein and Chris Bates.
Friday, April 5 Red Planet Minneapolis Berlin
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $25. Age restrictions: All Ages. Red Planet travels across the river. Our first show in Minneapolis in a long, long time. Buy Tickets More information
Saturday, April 6 Joyann Parker Band Des Moines, IA Noce
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1326 Walnut St..
Sunday, April 7 Joyann Parker – Classic Ladies of Country Des Moines, IA Noce
Time: 3:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1326 Walnut St..
Friday, April 12 Sound Anew (Peter Goggin, Patrick Adkins, Jay Epstein, CB) St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Thursday, April 18 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020.
Friday, April 19 Atlantis Quartet Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573.
Sunday, April 21 Brian Grivna w/ Peter Kogan, Phil Aaron, CB Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020.
Monday, April 22 Joyann Parker – Classic Ladies of Country St. Michael, MN Le Musique Room
Time: 2:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 4300 O’Day Ave NE. Venue phone: 612-314-9199.
Wednesday, April 24 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Shakopee Mystic Lake Casino
Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Saturday, April 27 Joyann Parker Band Menomonie, WI Mabel Tainter
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 205 Main St E.
Sunday, April 28 Soul Cafe (Steve Blons, Brad Holden, Steve Hobert, CB) Minneapolis, MN Hennepin Ave United Methodist Church
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 511 Groveland Ave.
Thursday, May 2 Joyann Parker Acoustic Gospel Roots Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020.
Friday, May 3 Jenny Klukken Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020.
Saturday, May 4 Lynne Arriale with Adam Nussbaum (NYC) and CB St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Tuesday, May 7 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Tuesday, June 4 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Tuesday, July 2 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Tuesday, August 6 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Tuesday, September 3 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Tuesday, October 1 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Tuesday, November 5 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Tuesday, December 3 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.

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Recent Performances

Date Artist City Venue
Saturday, March 16 Cody Steinmann Trio Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. WITH SPECIAL GUESTs JD ALLEN and Solomon Parham
Saturday, March 16 Joyann Parker Band Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Friday, March 15 Zacc Harris Group Minneapolis Berlin
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Sunday, March 10 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Chanhassen, MN Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 501 W 78th St. Venue phone: 952-934-1525.
Saturday, March 9 Joyann Parker Band Rothschild, WI Great Northern Blues Festival Rothschild Pavilion
Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1104 Park St.
Friday, March 8 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Madison, WI North Street Cabaret
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 610 North St.
Thursday, March 7 Sam Miltich Improvised Life Osceola, WI The Acreage
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2585 WI-35. Sam Miltich Improvised Life is a musical and philosophical discussion and concert focused on Sam’s life long commitment to jazz music balance with his mental health.
Tuesday, March 5 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080. 1st Tuesday of Every Month! Red Planet with Dean Magraw, Jay Epstein and Chris Bates.
Saturday, February 24 Abinnet Berhanu St. Paul Twin Cities Winter Jazz Festival
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Friday, February 23 Joyann Parker Band Minneapolis, MN Dakota
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1010 Nicollet Mall. Venue phone: 6123325299.
Saturday, February 17 Atlantis Quartet Minneapolis Berlin
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Friday, February 16 Atlantis Quartet Minneapolis Berlin
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Saturday, February 10 Framework (Chris Olson, Jay Epstein, Chris Bates) Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573.
Tuesday, February 6 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Sunday, February 4 Joyann Parker Acoustic Gospel Roots Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 4:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020.
Saturday, February 3 Adam Levy w/ JT and Chris Bates Alma, WI Big River Theatre
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 121 S. Main Street. Venue phone: 612-751-1970. Make a road trip to SW Wisconsin and enjoy Adam Levy’s ‘Spry’ trio with JT and Chris Bates. More information
Friday, February 2 Adam Levy w/ JT and Chris Bates St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080. ONE NIGHT ONLY IN the TWIN CITIES! NYC based guitarist Adam Levy plays the music off his new album ‘Spry’ with Chris and JT Bates. More information
Thursday, February 1 Adam Levy w/ JT and Chris Bates Northfield, MN Carleton College
Time: 5:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Performing a clinic and concert on the Carleton campus, 5p clinic 8p concert FREE and Open to the Public More information
Saturday, January 27 Joyann Parker – Classic Ladies of Country Hayward, WI The Park Center
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 15791 US Highway 63.
Friday, January 26 Zacc Harris St. Paul, MN The Lexington
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1096 Grand Ave.. Venue phone: 651-289-4990.
Monday, January 22 Joyann Parker – Classic Ladies of Country St. Michael, MN Le Musique Room
Time: 2:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 4300 O’Day Ave NE. Venue phone: 612-314-9199.
Sunday, January 21 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Chanhassen, MN Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 501 W 78th St. Venue phone: 952-934-1525.
Thursday, January 11 Jenny Klukken Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020. Jenny Klukken – marimba Chris Olson – guitar Dave Schmalenberger – drums CB- bass
Tuesday, January 2 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080. Red Planet plays the first Tuesday of each month!
Sunday, December 31 Joyann Parker Band Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020. New Years Eve!
Monday, December 18 Atlantis Quartet Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523.
Sunday, December 17 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Stillwater, MN Freight House
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 305 Water St S.
Friday, December 15 Joyann Parker Band Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Thursday, December 14 Laura Caviani Trio Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020.
Tuesday, December 12 Todd Clouser w JT and Chris Bates Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523.
Monday, December 11 Zacc Harris Group Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523.
Sunday, December 10 Cody Steinmann Trio Chicago, IL California Clipper
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1002 N California. A short trio +1 tour. Cody Steinmann, Abinnet Berhanu, CB with special guest Russ Johnson on trumpet
Saturday, December 9 Cody Steinmann Trio Milwaukee, WI Vendetta Coffee Bar
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 7613 W State ST. A short trio +1 tour. Cody Steinmann, Abinnet Berhanu, CB with special guest Russ Johnson on trumpet
Friday, December 8 Cody Steinmann Trio Madison, WI Audio For The Arts
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 7 S Blair St. A short trio +1 tour. Cody Steinmann, Abinnet Berhanu, CB with special guest Russ Johnson on trumpet
Thursday, December 7 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Lakeville, MN Briannos Chart House
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 11287 Klamath Tr.
Tuesday, December 5 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Saturday, November 25 Atlantis Quartet Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Saturday, November 18 Joyann Parker Band Des Moines, IA Noce
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1326 Walnut St..
Friday, November 17 Joyann Parker Band Des Moines, IA Noce
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1326 Walnut St..
Saturday, November 11 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Gilman, WI Grand Gilman Theatre
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $35. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 230 Main St. Venue phone: 715-447-9999.
Friday, November 10 Joyann Parker Band Madison, WI Red Rooster
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2513 Seiferth Rd.
Thursday, November 9 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Excelsior, MN Old Log Theatre
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 5185 Meadville St.
Tuesday, November 7 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Saturday, November 4 Joyann Parker Band Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020.
Friday, November 3 Atlantis Quartet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Wednesday, November 1 Enormous (CB, Park Evans, Joey Van Phillips, Chris Thomson) Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. A reunion gig with former MN resident Park Evans (now in Seattle). Enormous Quartet is a hidden gem of my many various projects. The one that got away so to speak. Many originals and covers by Bjork, The Police, Arovane, Flaming Lips and more.
Sunday, October 29 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 4:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020.
Saturday, October 28 Joyann Parker – Classic Ladies of Country Gilman, WI Grand Gilman Theatre
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: $35. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 230 Main St. Venue phone: 715-447-9999.
Friday, October 20 Joyann Parker Band Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Sunday, October 15 Joyann Parker Acoustic Gospel Roots Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 3:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020.
Saturday, October 14 Joyann Parker Band Princeton, MN Truckerfest
Time: 12:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1400 N 3rd St.
Sunday, October 8 Soul Cafe (Steve Blons, Brad Holden, Steve Hobert, CB) Minneapolis, MN Hennepin Ave United Methodist Church
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 511 Groveland Ave. The return of a beautiful and intimate concert series – Soul Cafe. Poetry and Jazz mix to great effect in this intimate setting.
Thursday, October 5 Joyann Parker Band Stillwater, MN Freight House
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 305 Water St S.
Tuesday, October 3 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Thursday, September 21 Zacc Harris Group Minneapolis, MN Dakota
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1010 Nicollet Mall. Venue phone: 6123325299.
Sunday, September 17 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Chanhassen, MN Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 501 W 78th St. Venue phone: 952-934-1525.
Friday, September 15 Joyann Parker Band Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Sunday, September 10 Joyann Parker Acoustic Gospel Roots Hillsdale, WI The Enchanted Barn
Time: 3:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1543 6 1/2 Ave..
Friday, September 8 Joyann Parker Band Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020. Joyann Parker Band Official CD release party for ‘Roots’
Tuesday, September 5 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Saturday, September 2 Joyann Parker Band Trego, WI Heartwood Resort
Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: N10884 Hoinville Rd. Joyann Parker Band opens for the Marshall Tucker Band
Saturday, August 26 Jason Wiseman Group Saint Paul MN State Fair
Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Union Pavilion on Dan Patch.
Friday, August 25 Zacc Harris, Chris Bates, JT Bates minneapolis Capybara Lounge
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Contact Chris.
Wednesday, August 23 Laura Caviani Trio Lakeville, MN Casperson Park
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 19720 Juno Trail.
Sunday, August 20 Nathan Hanson / Chris Bates DUO Afton, MN Belwin Nature Conservancy
Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1553 Stagecoach Trail S. A diverse group of instrumentalists and vocalists will perform among Belwin’s red pine restoration at this two-day outdoor event. Both days will feature musicians collaborating and improvising. A fully accessible hour-long performance will be held during the final hour each day. This is a one-of-a-kind event!
Thursday, August 17 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020.
Thursday, August 10 Laura Caviani Trio Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020.
Sunday, August 6 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Hillsdale, WI The Enchanted Barn
Time: 3:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1543 6 1/2 Ave..
Friday, August 4 Joyann Parker Band Durand, WI Memorial Park
Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Tuesday, August 1 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Saturday, July 29 Cody Steinmann Trio Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 9:00pm. Admission: 15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. with special guest Bryan Murray on sax!
Friday, July 28 Joyann Parker Band Silver Bay, MN City Center Park
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Thursday, July 27 Joyann Parker Band River Falls, WI Garage Bikes & Brews
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Tuesday, July 4 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Tuesday, June 6 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Saturday, June 3 Joyann Parker Band Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020. CD release Party!!!
Thursday, June 1 Joyann Parker – Classic Ladies of Country Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020.
Saturday, May 27 Zacc Harris Group Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 9:00pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. “Small Wonders is big on melody, intelligent arrangements, and powerful as well as thoughtful solos.” – Richard Kamins, Step Tempest “The level of craft is high from start to finish…Similar to his writing, Harris’s guitar style is distinctly his while also part of a continuum that extends back to earlier players like Jim Hall and Wes Montgomery.” – Ron Schepper, Textura “The ease with which this group navigates and their interplay is magical.” – Mark Corroto, All About Jazz
Friday, May 19 Joyann Parker – Classic Ladies of Country Hillsdale, WI The Enchanted Barn
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1543 6 1/2 Ave..
Thursday, May 11 Cody Steinmann Trio Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: 10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Monday, May 8 Rich Hinman w/ JT and Chris Bates Minneapolis, MN Tackle Instrument Co.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: 20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 385 West 60th Street. Rich Hinman is a pedal steel and guitar player who has developed an intensely personal musical language on both instruments. He has toured and/or recorded with kd lang, Sara Bareilles, Vulfpeck (including the song “Bach Pedal,” which features Rich playing all four parts of a Bach chorale), Rosanne Cash, Hiss Golden Messenger, Maren Morris, St. Vincent, Paula Cole and many others. He’s also released four recordings of his own, including an LP with his longstanding quartet featuring the great guitarist Adam Levy, appropriately named Rich Hinman vs Adam Levy. We are very pleased to present this brand new trio with Chris Bates on bass, and JT Bates on drums. These two have been making music together for close to 40 years. Touring, recording and everything in between. Join us in the intimate setting of Tackle Instrument Supply for an up close evening of great music and community. The trio will adventure their way through some originals and some others.
Saturday, May 6 Atlantis Quartet Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 9:00pm. Admission: 15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Tuesday, May 2 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Sunday, April 30 Joyann Parker Acoustic Gospel Roots Gilman, WI Grand Central Theatre
Time: 3:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 185 E Main St.
Saturday, April 29 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Saint Cloud, MN Pioneer Place
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 22 5th Ave S..
Friday, April 28 Cody Steinmann Trio Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: 10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573.
Saturday, April 22 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Hayward, WI Park Center Theatre
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 15791 US HWY 63.
Friday, April 21 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020.
Thursday, April 20 Peter Kogan Quintet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Saturday, April 15 Zacc Harris St. Paul, MN The Lexington
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1096 Grand Ave.. Venue phone: 651-289-4990.
Friday, April 14 Zacc Harris St. Paul, MN The Lexington
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1096 Grand Ave.. Venue phone: 651-289-4990.
Thursday, April 13 Cody Steinmann Trio Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. Trio then Jam
Saturday, April 8 Joyann Parker Band Menomonie, WI Mabel Tainter
Time: 8:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 205 Main St E.
Thursday, April 6 Joyann Parker Acoustic Gospel Roots Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 6:30pm. Admission: 15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020.
Tuesday, April 4 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080. Red Planet Residency. First Tuesday of the month come and join the Planetary Society of groovy community. Dean Magraw, Jay Epstein, CB
Saturday, April 1 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Glenwood, MN Central Square
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 105 2nd Ave NE.
Friday, March 31 Abinnet Berhanu Minneapolis, MN Volstead’s
Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 711 W. Lake St.. Venue phone: 612-701-8101. TRIO
Monday, March 27 Abinnet Berhanu Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: 15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Abinnet Berhanu Electric Quintet
Saturday, March 25 Joyann Parker Band Des Moines, IA Noce
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: 15. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 1326 Walnut St..
Friday, March 24 Joyann Parker Band Madison, WI Red Rooster
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: 15. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 2513 Seiferth Rd.
Monday, March 20 Abinnet Berhanu Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: 15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Abinnet’s March Residency Jazz Quartet
Sunday, March 19 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Chanhassen, MN Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 501 W 78th St. Venue phone: 952-934-1525.
Thursday, March 16 Peter Kogan Quintet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080. Brass Masters! Chuck Lazarus, Scott Agster, Tommy Barbarella, Peter Kogan and CB
Tuesday, March 14 ONE NIGHT STAND a benefit for Saturday Night Jazz Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: 20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. Three sets from three different groups all to benefit Steve Kenny and the Saturday Night Jazz Series. Stablemates, Omar Abdul Karim / Jake Baldwin Quintet, Atlantis Quartet
Sunday, March 12 Joyann Parker Acoustic Gospel Roots Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 3:00pm. Admission: 15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Saturday, March 11 Good Vibes Ensemble plays The Music of Charles Mingus Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: 20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. Chris Bates – bass, Dave Hagedorn – vibes, Phil Hey – drums, Mitch Van Laar – trumpet, Dave Graf – trombone, Peter Goggin, Desmond Teague, Gus Sandberg – saxophones
Friday, March 10 Joyann Parker Band Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 8:30pm. Admission: 25. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020.
Thursday, March 9 Cody Steinmann Trio Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. Cody Steinmann Trio plays a set then, JAM session! 7-9:30pm More information
Tuesday, March 7 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080. Red Planet Residency. First Tuesday of the month come and join the Planetary Society of groovy community. Dean Magraw, Jay Epstein, CB
Saturday, March 4 Cody Steinmann Trio Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: 10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573. Cody Steinmann Chris Bates Abinnet Berhanu
Friday, March 3 Joyann Parker Band Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 6:30pm. Admission: 20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Saturday, February 25 Jenny Klukken Saint Paul, MN Studio Z
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: 20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 275 East Fourth Street, Suite 200. Heartland Marimba / Polo Wine tasting with the Jenny Klukken trio.
Friday, February 24 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: 30. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020. 5 year Anniversary of the Patsy Cline Tribute show!
Thursday, February 23 Cody Steinmann Trio Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. Cody Steinmann Trio plays a set then, JAM session! 8-10pm. More information
Saturday, January 28 Joyann Parker Band Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 6:30pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020. Joyann Parker – vocals, guitar, keys Mark Lamoine – guitar, vocals Tim Wick – keyboards Scott Graves – horns, vocals Bill Golden – drums, vocals CB – Fender Bass
Friday, January 27 Ahmed Abdulkarim and the Creators Saint Paul, MN The Lexington
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1096 Grand Ave. Venue phone: 651-289-4990. Ahmed Abdulkarim – trumpet Adam Harder Nussbaum – drums Kavyesh Kaviraj – piano CB – bass Omar Abdulkarim – trumpet
Sunday, January 22 Sam Miltich w/ Chris Lomheim, Jay Epstein and CB Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020. A tribute to Bill Evans with the ever swinging and delightful Sam Miltich, along with Chris Lomheim on piano, Jay Epstein on drums and CB on bass.
Saturday, January 14 Chris Bates’ Red 5 Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 9:30pm. Admission: $15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573. 8:00pm Opening set Plaid on Plaid Leighton Tuenge – Trumpet Alex Meffert- Tenor Sax Chet Carlson- BassNick Adams- Drums 9:30pm Chris Bates’ Red 5 Chris Bates – upright & electric bass, compositions Pete James Johnson – drums Jake Baldwin – trumpet Nick Syman – trombone Chris Thomson – tenor & soprano saxophone Pete Whitman – tenor saxophone Special guest: Dean Magraw – guitar and MOJO Red 5 : Twin Cities fans of inventive jazz have enjoyed witnessing the evolution of Red 5, led by bassist extraordinaire Chris Bates. And it really was a quintet when first conceived about 10 years ago and when the band released its first recording in 2013. Yet one of the delights of this ensemble is its expanding cast and somewhat fluid nature. The anchor, of course, is leader Chris Bates, who has brought together a septet for this headliner performance. Expect suprise new compositions and favorites from the “New Hope” CD. It’s a wall of sound, groove, and power with face-melting solos by these Minnesota Jazz favorites.
Friday, January 13 JC Sanford, Phil Hey, CB Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573. One nice long set of standards with JC and Phil!
Saturday, December 31 Joyann Parker Band Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020. NYE with the Joyann Parker Band!
Saturday, December 10 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Duluth, MN College of St. Scholastica
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Tuesday, December 6 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE WILL DONATION. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080. RED PLANET returns to a monthly residency at our new home – Metronome Brewing! Come join us for fun and community on the first Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm. Dean Magraw – guitar Jay Epstein – drums Chris Bates – bass
Sunday, December 4 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Lakeville, MN Briannos Chart House
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 11287 Klamath Tr.
Friday, December 2 Joyann Parker Band Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Sunday, November 27 Dean Harrington, Brad Holden, Jay Epstein, CB Minneapolis, MN Volstead’s
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 711 W. Lake St.. Venue phone: 612-701-8101.
Saturday, November 26 Atlantis Quartet Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Saturday, November 26 Joyann Parker Acoustic Gospel Roots Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 4:30pm. Admission: $25. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020. Joyann Parker – vocals, guitar Mark Lamoine – guitar, vocals Chris Bates – upright bass, banter
Friday, November 25 Red Planet Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 6:30pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020. Soul searching, blissful camaraderie Like Dolphins at Play in the Waves, Red Planet dives into the Music of “Right Now”. Dean Magraw – guitar Jay Epstein – drums Chris Bates – bass Dean Magraw, Jay Epstein and Chris Bates began their journey together as Red Planet in 2004. A mutual love of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk and Jimi Hendrix provided fertile ground and ample room to explore and create together. Through the music of these masters they have developed a group sound that harnesses the explosiveness of rock and roll, the buoyant jubilation of swing and the searching, probing explorations of open improvisation. Red Planet can take you from a quiet storm of shimmering intimacy to a churning, explosive crescendo of vulcanized power. These three friends LOVE to PLAY and you will definitely be entranced by their communicative energy. Red Planet released their first album, “Space Dust” in 2011 to great critical acclaim in the Twin Cities. It was hailed as a triumph and served notice that Magraw was back after recovering from cancer. Red Planet returned to action after this with a renewed sense of musicality. Life has a tendency to do that to the music and musician – make it deeper, push you to dig deeper, to pull more impact from each note, put more intimacy into the listening. The bonds of fellowship grow deeper through experience and Dean, Jay and Chris have continued to grow together. “One of Jazz’s most innovative threesomes” – Jazz Police RedPlanetJazz.com
Saturday, November 19 Joyann Parker Band Des Moines, IA Noce
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1326 Walnut St..
Friday, November 18 Joyann Parker Band Des Moines, IA Noce
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1326 Walnut St..
Sunday, November 13 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Chanhassen, MN Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 501 W 78th St. Venue phone: 952-934-1525.
Thursday, November 10 Joyann Parker Band Lakeville, MN Briannos Chart House
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 11287 Klamath Tr.
Friday, November 4 Joyann Parker Band Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Tuesday, November 1 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE WILL DONATION. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080. RED PLANET returns to a monthly residency at our new home – Metronome Brewing! Come join us for fun and community on the first Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm. Dean Magraw – guitar Jay Epstein – drums Chris Bates – bass
Monday, October 31 CHRIS BATES CURATES ICEHOUSE Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. CB curates Icehouse all month long. A very special concert will happen on Halloween.
Monday, October 24 CHRIS BATES CURATES ICEHOUSE Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. CB curates Icehouse all month long. A very special concert will happen on Halloween.
Saturday, October 22 Joyann Parker Band Madison, WI Red Rooster
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2513 Seiferth Rd.
Monday, October 17 CHRIS BATES CURATES ICEHOUSE Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. CB curates Icehouse all month long. A very special concert will happen on Halloween.
Sunday, October 16 Joyann Parker Band Lakeville, MN Briannos Chart House
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 11287 Klamath Tr.
Friday, October 14 Joyann Parker Band Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020.
Monday, October 10 CHRIS BATES CURATES ICEHOUSE Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. CB curates Icehouse all month long. A very special concert will happen on Halloween.
Saturday, October 8 Joyann Parker Band Princeton, MN Truckerfest
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1400 N 3rd St.
Friday, October 7 Joyann Parker Band Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Tuesday, October 4 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE WILL DONATION. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080. RED PLANET returns to a monthly residency at our new home – Metronome Brewing! Come join us for fun and community on the first Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm. Dean Magraw – guitar Jay Epstein – drums Chris Bates – bass
Monday, October 3 CHRIS BATES CURATES ICEHOUSE Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. CB curates Icehouse all month long. A very special concert will happen on Halloween.
Tour: Cody Steinmann Trio Tour
Sunday, October 2 Cody Steinmann Trio Chicago, IL The Hungry Brain
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2319 W Belmont Ave.
Saturday, October 1 Cody Steinmann Trio Milwaukee, WI Boone and Crockett
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Friday, September 30 Cody Steinmann Trio Madison, WI North Street Cabaret
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 610 North St. Cody Steinmann Trio and Ryan Meisel More information
Thursday, September 29 Cody Steinmann Trio Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:30pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Cody Steinmann Trio with Abinnet Bernahu and Chris Bates and Rawtwylah opening.
Sunday, September 25 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Chanhassen, MN Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 501 W 78th St. Venue phone: 952-934-1525.
Saturday, September 24 Joyann Parker Band Marine on St. Croix, MN Brookside
Time: 2:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 140 Judd St.
Friday, September 23 Zeitgeist Eagan, MN Caponi Art Park
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1220 Diffley Rd. Join 28 bassists as we play the piece “a murmur in the trees” outside at the Caponi Art Park.
Thursday, September 22 Joyann Parker Acoustic Gospel Roots Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020.
Wednesday, September 21 Framework (Chris Olson, Jay Epstein, Chris Bates) St. Paul, MN Summit Overlook Park
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 418 Summit Ave..
Tuesday, September 13 Mike Walk and Friends Pepin, WI Liberty Tree Farm
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: W12351 Long Ln. Mike Walk – sax Tom Bentz – guitar CB – bass Dave Kies – drums Josh Gallagher – keys
Saturday, September 10 Zacc Harris Group Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 9:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Tuesday, September 6 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE WILL DONATION. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080. RED PLANET returns to a monthly residency at our new home – Metronome Brewing! Come join us for fun and community o the first Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm. Dean Magraw – guitar Jay Epstein – drums Chris Bates – bass
Sunday, September 4 Joyann Parker Band Wabasha, MN Slippery’s
Time: 2:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 10 Church Ave.
Saturday, September 3 Framework (Chris Olson, Jay Epstein, Chris Bates) Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Olson, Epstein, Bates play dinner at Icehouse
Sunday, August 28 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020.
Friday, August 26 Stray Gray Duck Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Stray Gray Duck is Mike Wolter on guitar, Shane Akers on lap stell guitar and CB on bass. Americana influenced, drummer less musical adventures. We do covers by Bob Dylan, Bill Frisell, Bon Iver, D’Angelo, Neil Young, and many many others. Icehouse dinner sets will have a super lush vibe.
Thursday, August 25 Joyann Parker Band St. Paul Mears Park
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Sibley Street, Between 5th and 6th.
Sunday, August 21 Joyann Parker Band Thornton, NH White Mountain Boogie and Blues
Time: 11:00am. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2010 NH Rte 175.
Thursday, August 11 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Bayfield, WI Big Top Chautauqua
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 32525 Ski Hill Rd..
Tuesday, August 9 Joyann Parker Band Brooklyn Center, MN Centennial Park
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway.
Saturday, August 6 Cody Steinmann Trio Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. Cody Steinmann trio w/ Ambient Bernahu and CB opens for the Jacob Dodd Quartet. More information
Friday, August 5 Zeitgeist Ellsworth, WI Barringer Family Farm
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: N5000 860th St. Join 28 bassists as we play the piece “a murmur in the trees” outside on the Barringer Family Farm.
Thursday, August 4 Joyann Parker Band Apple Valley, MN MN ZOO
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 13000 Zoo Blvd.. Joyann Parker band plays the FARM STAGE @ 8:30 More information
Tuesday, August 2 Red Planet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE WILL DONATION. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080. RED PLANET returns to a monthly residency at our new home – Metronome Brewing! Come join us for fun and community on the first Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm. Dean Magraw – guitar Jay Epstein – drums Chris Bates – bass
Saturday, July 30 Joyann Parker Band North Mankato, MN BLues on Belgrade
Time: 4:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 253 Belgrade Ave.
Friday, July 29 Peter Kogan Quintet Minneapolis, MN Orchestra HAll
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1111 Nicollet Mall. Post Concert Jazz Sett celebrating Bird & Diz
Thursday, July 28 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Stillwater, MN Stillwater Riverboats
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 525 Main St S.
Saturday, June 25 Peter Kogan Quintet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Saturday, June 25 Zacc Harris Group Saint Paul, MN Twin Cities Hot Summer Jazz Festival
Time: 2:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Mears Park.
Friday, June 24 Joyann Parker Band Saint Croix Falls, WI Music on the Overlook!
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Thursday, June 23 Kenny Horst, Will Kjeer, Pete Whitman, CB Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Saturday, June 11 Dave Milne Quartet St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080. Dave Milne – sax, Laura Caviani – piano, Jay Epstein – drums, CB – bass
Friday, June 10 Framework (Chris Olson, Jay Epstein, Chris Bates) Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523.
Tuesday, June 7 Joyann Parker Band Eau Claire, WI Tuesday Night Blues @ Owen Park Bandshell
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 501 1st Ave..
Saturday, May 28 Zacc Harris Group Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 9:30pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. Zacc, Bryan Nichols, CB, JT Bates, Brandon Wozniak, Aaron Hedenstrom More information
Friday, May 27 Zacc Harris Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523.
Friday, May 20 Cody Steinmann Trio Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Cody Steinmann – guitar, Abbinet Bernahu – drums, CB – bass
Wednesday, May 18 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020.
Sunday, May 15 Good Vibes (feat: Dave Hagedorn, Phil Hey, CB) St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 3:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080.
Friday, May 13 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Faribault, MN Paradise Center For The Arts
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 321 Central Ave. N.. Venue phone: 507-332-7372.
Wednesday, May 11 Cody Steinmann Trio Minneapolis, MN Mortimer’s
Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2001 Lyndale Ave S.
Monday, May 9 Mike Wolter, Shane Akers, CB St. Paul, MN Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6th & Wabasha. New Project featuring Mike Wolter on guitar, Shane Akers on lap steel and CB on bass. Americana folk jazz!
Saturday, May 7 Joyann Parker Band Des Moines, IA Noce
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1326 Walnut St..
Friday, May 6 Joyann Parker Band Hillsdale, WI The Enchanted Barn
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1543 6 1/2 Ave..
Saturday, April 30 JC Sanford, Russ Johnson, Chris Bates, drummer TBD Minneapolis, MN Volstead’s
Time: 10:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 711 W. Lake St.. Venue phone: 612-701-8101. Quartet with JC and the incredible Russ Johnson on trumpet.
Saturday, April 30 Good Vibes (feat: Dave Hagedorn, Phil Hey, CB) Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. GV plays the opening set 7:30-8:30
Friday, April 29 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Saint Cloud, MN Pioneer Place
Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 22 5th Ave S..
Sunday, April 24 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: $25. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020.
Saturday, April 23 Joyann Parker Band Hayward, WI The Park Center
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $25. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 15791 US Highway 63. More information
Friday, April 15 Laura Caviani Trio Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: $25. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020. Laura Caviani – piano Dave Schmalenberger – drums CB – bass
Thursday, April 14 Framework (Chris Olson, Jay Epstein, Chris Bates) St. Paul, MN Keg & Case
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 928 West Seventh St.. Framework plays the Keg and Case Jazz Night!
Sunday, April 10 Good Vibes (feat: Dave Hagedorn, Phil Hey, CB) St. Paul, MN MetroNOME Brewing
Time: 3:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 289 5th Street East. Venue phone: 651-317-9080. Good Vibes makes it’s debut at MetroNOME Brewing in St. Paul. A special afternoon show. 3-5pm. Stop on by!
Saturday, April 9 Zacc Harris St. Paul, MN The Lexington
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1096 Grand Ave.. Venue phone: 651-289-4990.
Friday, April 8 Kenny Horst, Will Kjeer, Pete Whitman, CB Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. Tribute to Roy Haynes!
Monday, April 4 Chris Bates’ Red 5 Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Chris Bates – basses JT Bates – drums Thomas Nordlund – guitar Chris Thomson – saxophone Pete Whitman – saxophone Mitch Van Laar – trumpet Nick Syman – trombone
Saturday, April 2 Framework (Chris Olson, Jay Epstein, Chris Bates) Minneapolis, MN Volstead’s
Time: 10:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 711 W. Lake St.. Venue phone: 612-701-8101. More information
Friday, April 1 Joyann Parker Band Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 6:30pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. JP band with Joyann Parker – Vox, guitar, piano, Mark Lamoine – guitar, Scott Graves – horns, Chris Bates – bass, Pete Hennig – drums.
Sunday, March 27 Joyann Parker Band Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020. This is the new Gospel show featuring Joyann, Mark and CB.
Saturday, March 26 Red Planet W/ Bill Carrothers Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 8:30pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. Red Planet plays its first gig in a really long time, AND reunite with BILL! Please join Dean, Jay, Chris, and Bill for musical camaraderie! More information
Friday, March 25 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute St. Michael, MN Le Musique Room
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 4300 O’Day Ave NE. Venue phone: 612-314-9199.
Tuesday, March 22 Hopkins High School 50th Anniversary POPS! Concert Minnetonka, MN Hopkins High School
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2400 Lindbergh Drive. Chris Bates directs the HHS Alumni Jazz Ensemble. Chris Bates (89), JT Bates (92), Jesse Mueller, Paul Key, David Bates, Mike Neureur, Steve Neureur, Rick Rexroth (90), Adam Bestler, David Key, Andy Rundquist (89), Kristen Peterson (89), Tim Hidani, Geoff Senn, Leighton Teunge, Pat Key, Tom Knauer
Friday, March 11 Good Vibes (feat: Dave Hagedorn, Phil Hey, CB) Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573. A little diamond in the rough here as the Good Vibes trio doesn’t play very often. Musical adventures from the jazz canon. More information
Sunday, March 6 Joyann Parker Band Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020.
Saturday, February 26 Framework (Chris Olson, Jay Epstein, Chris Bates) Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 6:30pm. Admission: $15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Thursday, February 24 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020.
Saturday, February 19 Peter Kogan Quintet Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573. Tribute to Charlie Parker Peter Kogan – drums Will Kjeer – piano CB – bass Mitch Van Lar – trumpet Peter Goggin – alto sax More information
Thursday, February 10 Kenny Horst, Will Kjeer, Pete Whitman, CB Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 6:30pm. Admission: $15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Monday, February 7 Nathan Hanson, Michelle Kinney, Laura Harada, Kip Jones, CB Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. More information
Thursday, January 27 Zacc Harris Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523.
Friday, January 21 Zacc Harris Group Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 6:30pm. Admission: $15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Saturday, January 15 Steve Kenny All Star Black Dog Blowout St. Paul Black Dog
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: $1-$1000. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 308 East Prince St.. Venue phone: 651-228-9274. Steve Kenny, Peter Goggin, JT Bates, Chris Bates, Levi Schwartzberg and special guests close down the Black Dog. More information
Friday, January 14 JT Bates, Bryan Nichols, Chris Bates Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: $15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Bates | Nichols | Bates for your dining enjoyment at Icehouse. More information
Sunday, January 9 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Saturday, January 8 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Eau Claire, WI Pablo Center
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $25. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 128 Graham Ave. Venue phone: 715-832-2787.
Friday, January 7 Joey Phillips trio Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523.
Wednesday, December 29 Patrick Adkins Morricone Tribute Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573. Patrick Adkins assembles a large cast to pay tribute to Ennio Morricone. Patrick Adkins, Geroge Marich, Luke Peterson, Chris Bates, Charlie Lincoln, Michelle Kinney, Alma Engebretson, and several others. More information
Monday, December 27 Zacc Harris Group Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $12. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Zacc Harris Group Charlie Lincoln Quartet
Friday, December 17 Framework (Chris Olson, Jay Epstein, Chris Bates) Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Icehouse Dinner Music
Monday, December 13 Atlantis Quartet Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $12. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Atlantis Quartet in a double bill with HeyArlo!
Saturday, December 11 Chris Bates, Bryan Nichols, Jay Epstein Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Icehouse Dinner Music
Monday, December 6 Tall Tales Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $12. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Tall Tales features the dueling guitars of Dean Granros and Zacc Harris supported but eh rhythm tandem of Jay Epstein and Chris Bates. Alpha Consumer is one of Minneapolis’ greatest rock outfits featuring Jeremy Ylvisaker, JT Bates and Mike Lewis.
Sunday, November 28 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: $30. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020.
Saturday, November 27 Joyann Parker Band Glenwood, MN Central Square
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $30. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 105 2nd Ave NE. Venue phone: 320-634-0400. My first time playing with Joyann on her original music. Looking forward to playing P-Bass ALL NIGHT!
Friday, November 26 Sound Anew (Peter Goggin, Patrick Adkins, Jay Epstein, CB) Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573. Sound Anew is a fresh quartet of like-minded musicians playing music from many corners of the jazz world. Limited Live audience and Live-streamed @ www.jazzcentralstudios.org
Friday, November 19 Brad Holden, Joe Mayo , George Marich, CB Minneapolis, MN Volstead’s
Time: 10:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 711 W. Lake St.. Venue phone: 612-701-8101.
Wednesday, November 17 Kenny Horst, Will Kjeer, Pete Whitman, CB Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St..
Sunday, November 14 Laura Caviani, Chris Bates, Ben Ehrlich Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020.
Saturday, November 13 Atlantis Quartet Saint Paul, MN KJ’s Hideaway
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 408 St. Peter St.. Atlantis returns to the former AQ/Vieux Carre spot now known as Kj’s Hideaway. We will play two shows at 6 and 9pm.
Friday, November 12 Zacc Harris Group Madison, WI Cafe Coda
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Thursday, November 11 Zacc Harris Group Carbondale, IL Shyrock Auditorium
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Wednesday, November 10 Zacc Harris Group Bloomington, IN The Blockhouse
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Tuesday, November 9 Zacc Harris Group Urbana, IL Rose Bowl Tavern
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Sunday, November 7 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Chanhassen, MN Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: $40. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 501 W 78th St. Venue phone: 952-934-1525. Joyann Parker – vocals Mark Lamoine – guitar Tim Wick – piano Bill Golden – drums Chris Bates – bass
Saturday, November 6 Mike Walk and Friends Stockholm, Wisconsin WideSpot Performing Arts
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: N2030 Spring St.. Venue phone: 715-307-8941. Mike Walk – saxophone Tom Bentz – guitar Chris Bates – bass Josh Gallagher – keyboards Rich MacDonald – drums
Friday, November 5 Zacc Harris, Chris Bates, Ben Erlich Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Dinner music at Icehouse from 6-8:30 pm.
Friday, October 15 Zacc Harris Group Milwaukee, WI Jazz Estate
Time: 8:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2423 N. Murray Ave..
Thursday, October 14 Zacc Harris Group Chicago, IL Constellation
Time: 8:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 3111 N. Western Ave..
Saturday, October 9 Bryan Nichols, Lars Erik Larson, Chris Bates Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523.
Friday, October 8 Framework (Chris Olson, Jay Epstein, Chris Bates) Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573. More information
Monday, October 4 Chris Bates’ Red 5 Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $15. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523.
Saturday, October 2 Zacc Harris, Greg Schutte, Chris Bates Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523.
Friday, October 1 JT Bates, Bryan Nichols, Chris Bates Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523.
Sunday, September 26 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Minneapolis Crooners
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: $30. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020.
Friday, September 24 Atlantis Quartet St. Paul, MN Keg & Case
Time: 6:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 928 West Seventh St..
Tuesday, September 21 Tatsuya Nakatani, Nathan Hanson, Chris Bates Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $16. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. A very special show with the exceptional Tatsuya Nakatani. His sound world will change your vibrations! Tatsuya Nakatani – solo percussion and gongs Chris Bates / Nathan Hanson – duo TRIO set
Sunday, September 19 Zacc Harris Group CD Release Minneapolis, MN Dakota
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1010 Nicollet Mall. Venue phone: 6123325299. Guitarist and composer Zacc Harris has been an integral part of the Twin Cities jazz scene since arriving in 2005, being named Best Jazz Artist in 2017 by City Pages. As a member of the award-winning group Atlantis Quartet, he has released five acclaimed albums, as well as three albums of his own as leader. His latest release, Small Wonders, out on Shifting Paradigm Records, features nine contemporary jazz compositions performed by an all-star Twin Cities lineup and special guest John Raymond, a Downbeat “Rising Star,” on trumpet and flugelhorn. Zacc Harris – guitar John Raymond – trumpet & flugelhorn Brandon Wozniak – tenor saxophone Bryan Nichols – piano Chris Bates – bass JT Bates – drums Due to the constraints of the reopening process, phone and in-person sales are unavailable at this time. ONLINE SALES ONLY. If you require phone assistance, please email [email protected] and we’ll schedule a time for a call. Apologies for any inconvenience. COVID-19 Policy Effective immediately, all performances at the Datoka will require either proof of a full course of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours. Patrons must have a completed COVID-19 vaccination card or a photo of their card, with their final dose at least fourteen days prior to the event, or a negative COVID-19 test result from 72 hours or less prior to the event. Thank you for helping to keep everyone safe.
Thursday, September 16 Tall Tales St. Paul Black Dog
Time: 5:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 308 East Prince St.. Venue phone: 651-228-9274. Tall Tales plays a Thursday night show at the Black Dog. Dean Granros, Zacc Harris, Jay Epstein, CB
Wednesday, September 15 Framework (Chris Olson, Jay Epstein, Chris Bates) St. Paul, MN Summit Overlook Park
Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 418 Summit Ave.. Framework plays a one set gig outdoors overlooking the river in St. Paul. Stop on by to relieve your cognitive dissonance.
Saturday, September 11 Enormous (CB, Park Evans, Joey Van Phillips, Chris Thomson) Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Enormous is a jazz quartet playing originals and covers from across the musical universe.
Friday, September 10 Colossus (CB, Park Evans, Joey Van Phillips, Clay Pufahl) Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573. Colossus is a jazz quartet playing originals and reworked arrangements of jazz and popular song. Limited tickets available for in-person audience (masks required). Also available as a livestream.
Thursday, September 9 Framework (Chris Olson, Jay Epstein, Chris Bates) Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $16. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Cognitive Dissonance is the second album from long-standing Twin Cities trio Framework, featuring guitarist Chris Olson, bassist Chris Bates and drummer Jay Epstein. It follows the acclaimed 2009 eponymous debut which was hailed as one of the best Minnesota jazz albums of the year by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune who described it as “both cerebral and visceral, electric and acoustic, with sublime compositions, and enviable empathy.” Those elements are on full display once again on Cognitive Dissonance, with 10 new original compositions from Olson and “New Anthem,” a reimagining of the “Star Spangled Banner,” which bookends the album. Founded in 1997, Framework began by exploring and creating music inspired by artists such as Keith Jarret, Gateway, Ralph Towner and Bill Evans. Now more than two decades on, they have shaped their collective sound into a beautiful ensemble that can freely explore almost any area of the musical map. In late 2019, Framework started rehearsing for this new album, a process which was first interrupted by the pandemic and then by the murder and of George Floyd and subsequent protests and riots that tore apart the trio’s city of Minneapolis. As the dust settled, Framework went into the studio in late summer of 2020 with Grammy winning drummer and engineer JT Bates. After the events of the previous months, the music took on a greater depth and meaning. Though the compositions were all written before these events, the titles that inspired the music initially took on greater and even sometimes new meaning, becoming more poignant, biting, satirical, cynical and even angry in the months that followed. Let’s try to move past the dissonances and come together to celebrate new music and new energies of community!
Saturday, September 4 Lucia Newell, Joan Griffith, Mac Santiago, Chris Bates Stevens Point, WI Riverfront Jazz Festival
Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Pfiffner Park. Lucia Newell – vocals Joan Griffith – guitar Mac Santiago – drums CB – bass
Sunday, August 29 Aja Parham’s Tribute to Sarah Vaughan Fridley, MN Crooners
Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 6161 Hwy 65 NE. Venue phone: 7635719020. Aja Parham – vocals Kavyesh Kaviraj -piano CB – bass Jay Epstein – drums Peter Whitman – sax Joe Mayo – sax Solomon Parham – trumpet
Saturday, August 28 Atlantis Quartet St. Paul Black Dog
Time: 9:30pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 308 East Prince St.. Venue phone: 651-228-9274. Atlantis Quartet – Brandon Wozniak, Zacc Harris, Pete Hennig, Chris Bates plays two big sets at the Black Dog at 9:30 pm. Steve Kenny trio opens @ 8 pm. Steve Kenny – trumpet, Sam Worthington – Bass, Abinnet Berhanu – Drums More information
Saturday, August 7 Jeff Rinear, Laura Caviani, Mac Santiago, CB Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573. Playing originals and fun stuff! Jeff Rinear – trombone Laura Caviani – piano Mac Santiago – drums CB – bass
Friday, July 30 Red Planet Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573. Red Planet RETURNS! – Livestream and limited in-person audience. Follow the link above to signup for the newsletter and receive all the information. More information
Thursday, July 29 Atlantis Quartet St. Paul Mears Park
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Sibley Street, Between 5th and 6th. Atlantis Quartet plays an opening set for Salsa Del Soul More information
Wednesday, July 28 Tall Tales Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: 420. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. ’Taller Tales’ Digital album release show – Dean Granros, Zacc Harris, Jay Epstein, Chris Bates Download included with your admission. More information
Sunday, July 18 Jenny Klukken Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 7:00pm. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. ‘Color In Motion’ CD release show More information
Tuesday, July 13 Peter Kogan Quintet Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 7:00pm. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Outdoor Show
Friday, July 2 Nathan Hanson, Cory Healey, Julian Manzara, Chris Bates Minneapolis Lawn Concert
Time: 7:00pm. Contact [email protected] for details.
Saturday, June 26 Framework (Chris Olson, Jay Epstein, Chris Bates) Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:30pm. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523. Indoor Show
Friday, June 18 Bryan Nichols Trio with Chris Bates and Lars Erik Larson Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573. Livestream from 8-10pm
Saturday, May 29 Atlantis Quartet Minneapolis Lawn Concert
Time: 6:00pm. Email [email protected] for details
Saturday, May 22 Thomas Nordlund, JT Bates & Chris Bates Minneapolis Loring Alley Festival
Time: 2:30pm.
Friday, May 21 - Saturday, May 22 Alejandro Urzagaste & Bill Carrothers with Jay Epstein & Chris Bates Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573.
Saturday, May 8 Peter Kogan Quintet Minneapolis Jazz Central
Time: 8:00pm. Address: 407 Central Ave SE. Venue phone: 612-695-7573. Omar Abdulkarim, trumpet Pete Whitman, sax Abebi Stafford, piano Chris Bates, bass Peter Kogan, drums
Friday, April 30 - Saturday, May 1 Framework (Chris Olson, Jay Epstein, Chris Bates) Minneapolis Icehouse
Time: 6:30pm. Address: 2528 Nicollet Avenue South. Venue phone: 612-276-6523.
Thursday, April 29 Joyann Parker – Patsy Cline Tribute Minneapolis Crooners
Admission: $30. Box office: 763-760-0062. Address: 6161 Highway 65 NE. Venue phone: 763-571-9020.

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