Concert series
GINKGO's concert series at GINKGO coffeehouse on Snelling brings musicians from across North America to the Twin Cities. Music is presented in a concert setting, without interruption from normal restaurant service and conversation. The list of artists is impressive and spans a range of musical genres: singer/songwriter, traditional, blues, jazz, celtic, bluegrass, and more! Tickets for the Thursday night concert series can be purchased in advance by calling 651-645-2647 or emailing us. Higher prices apply to tickets purchased at the door.
Music Series
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(Shows with a cover charge are a concert format. For all others, the coffee bar will be open during the show, and people are free to come and go at will.)
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Saturday, January 23, 10 am Free Family Show Ross will bring a carload of instruments (accordion, dulcimer, guitar, drums and shakers) and entertain children and adults with his unique collection of children's songs from Scandinavia, Ireland, Scotland, Germany and America. Included in the show will be a favorite of many audiences, "Mama Will You Buy Me a Banana?" Ross also loves audience participation so there will be opportunities for children to come on stage and play instruments and dance. __________________________________________ |
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Saturday, January 23 Sean Sahey, 7:30 pm playing for your generous donations
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_______________________________________ Saturday, January 30 Self-loathing Plants , 7:30 pm Michael Kac, 9 pm playing for your generous donations |
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Saturday, January 16 Marty Brueggemann, 7 pm playing for your generous donations _______________________________________________________________
Saturday, January 23 Sean Sahey, 7:30 pm playing for your generous donations |
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Musical events for your generous donations...some great musicians!
Musical events that are not part of the concert series take place in a more casual atmosphere. Food and beverages are served during the performance, and customers may come and go at will. If no ticket price is indicated, musicians play for your generous donations. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at GINKGO coffeehouse on Snelling.
The open stage is run with a lottery system, meaning names are drawn to see who will perform in each slot. This means you don't have to try to get there too early to be the first to sign up. The open mic is hosted by artists
Neal Dimick, 612-827-1573 nealdimick@yahool.com
Wednesday, Dec 30
10 am Free Kids Show
Will Hale
Take a break from the school break, and wiggle out some of the pent up winter energy with Will Hale.
Full or zip himself, Will entertains the fans with original and traditional music. The lyrics are crazy enough for kids, and easy to learn. They will be rockin' out in no time.
Bring your favorite air guitar!
sign up to receive concert schedules
Email us to add your name to our email list. You'll be the first to know about GINKGO upcoming performances. If you don't have email, call the GINKGO coffeehouse on Snelling (651-645-2647) and give us your name and address. We'll send you a concert schedule in the mail.
information about performing at GINKGO
There are several ways to perform at GINKGO.
To participate in Open Stage on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, just show up. Sign up begins at 6:30 pm, and Open Stage is from 7-10 pm. Names are drawn to determine the performers for each slot.
To participate in the old time and bluegrass jam sessions on the fourth Wednesdays of the month, just show up.
To play for donations on Friday, email Bob Jensen (bob@folkrocks.com).
To play for donations on Saturday, contact Chris via e-mail (ginkgosaturdaymusic@yahoo.com). Specify that you are interested in playing on a Saturday night. Be sure to include this on the subject line of your e-mail, please. It may take a few days to respond, and feel free to send a new note if you do ot hear anything.
To perform as part of the Thursday concert series, where people pay a cover charge, email Kathy at kathy@ginkgocoffee.com. This is a ticketed event. Specify that you are interested in the Thursday series, and include this on the subject line of your e-mail, please.
Interesting Musical Links
Check out the website for the Twin Cities Acoustic Music Calendar and Homestead Pickin Parlor!
The Acoustic Music Calendar is a huge collection of a wide variety of events around the Twin Cities. Homestead Pickin Parlor sells tickets to most GINKGO events, and also has a very good selection of folk music recordings, as well as many other styles, along with music lessons, sheet music and instruments.