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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 (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.)
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. Friday, June 6 • 8:00 pm Trace Bundy (suggested donation $10) Trace Bundy must not only be heard, but seen. Listening is one thing, but seeing the fan-dubbed “acoustic ninja” play live, it becomes quite confusing how one man can do that with just two hands and ten fingers — harmonics, right-hand tapping, slapping, percussive, looping, multiple capos, lightning fast picking... you name it. Since Trace hit the road as a full-time touring musician, the exponential growth of his fanbase resulted in sold-out shows with standing ovations at venues across the country and around the world (throughout the US and 11 countries). Video clips of his playing have quickly circulated across the globe, with views of over 2,000,000 on YouTube. Don’t take our word for it, type his name into www.YouTube.com and watch the videos. After all, Trace Bundy must not only be heard, but seen. Saturday, June 14, 7:00P David Olsen Saturday, June 14, 9:00P Greg Froehle June 21, 7:00P Atomic Flea June 21, 9:00P The Eddies Jun 28, 7:00P Gary Rue Jun 28, 9:00P James Curry Band July 12, 7:00P Toss Off The Covers!
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
After becoming smoke-free on June 1, 2002, GINKGO dramatically increased its programs for children. A play area is always available at the coffeehouse except during concert series performances. Some musical events are designed with children in mind. While essentially all of the music is enjoyed by children, we offer Saturday morning shows designed for the whole family on the fourth Saturday each month. These shows are set up for children to enjoy. Child-sized chairs are placed in front for a close-up look, Check back often. Sunday, May 4, 2 pm Free Childrens' Event! presents Cowboy songs, poetry, and rope tricks (and don't forget your sense of humor)! Half-priced drinks, and free children's activites from 1 - 4! 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 Michael via e-mail (ginkgosaturdaymusic@msn.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.
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