Minneapolis, MN
Best Live Music (Nightlife)
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Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis 55403 • 612-332-5299
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DOWNTOWN. Come for a late dinner and conveniently bypass the cover charge at this simple yet elegant music room and restaurant. A respectable roster of jazz and blues acts keeps folks, especially couples, coming back, as do the chef's innovative takes on Midwestern specialties. Sip a selection from the above-average wine list while you ease back amid smooth grooves in the relaxed atmosphere. An outdoor mezzanine provides opportunity to mix and mingle without disturbing diners and musicians. Call for jazz club schedule and pricing. |
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Fine Line Music Café |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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318 1st Ave N, Minneapolis 55401 • 612-338-8100
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WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. This sophisticated venue presents live music – local and national jazz, folk, rock, blues, reggae, and gospel groups. The early 20th-century brick building in which the club is located offers tables next to the dance floor and second-level seating overlooking the small stage. John Mayer, Buddy Guy, Alanis Morissette, and Ben Harper have played here. The kitchen is open only for special performances, so call ahead. |
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First Avenue & 7th St Entry |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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701 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis 55403 • 612-338-8388
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DOWNTOWN. A converted 1930s bus depot, this two-part club is a premier music spot in the Twin Cities. First Avenue attracts both national and regional acts, and depending on the night, you can catch a Jamaican reggae group, Texas rockers, a Seattle grunge band, or a high-life act from Nigeria. DJs play recorded music, mostly progressive and alternative, for nightly dancing. The tiny Seventh Street entry is accessible through the First Avenue venue or via a separate entrance. |
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Nye's Polonaise |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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112 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis 55414 • 612-379-2021
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NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS. Going strong for over 50 years, this piano and polka bar is a Minneapolis mainstay. Hearty, authentic Polish food, sing-along tunes, a rousing polka band, and plenty of opportunities to cut a rug keep locals around and attract out-of-towners. Gigantic cocktails can be had in the piano bar, making the prospect of taking the stage and crooning into the mic a bit more palatable. In the adjacent polka room, the legendary Ruth Adams has been laying down a mean 2/4 beat since before many younger patrons were born. Truly a Minneapolis original and perfect for those seeking a fun, unpretentious night out. |
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The Cabooze |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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917 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis 55404 • 612-338-6425
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DOWNTOWN. Befitting its name, The Cabooze, a popular venue for live music in the Twin Cities, is located near an expansive railroad yard and is shaped like an oversized railroad caboose. Local and national bands offer rock, world beat, reggae, blues, and alternative music in a funky, bohemian atmosphere. Early arrival is recommended if you wish to be seated during concerts. |
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331 Club |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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331 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis 55413 • 612-331-1746
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This narrow yellow brick building might seem unassuming in the daylight, but don't let that fool you. Locals stream in for the live music, generous drink specials, and friendly atmosphere. Local acts are featured nearly every night, and there is always something fun, from trivia, to blingo (bingo, but with funny shapes instead of four-in-a-row), to drunken spelling bees. |
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400 Bar |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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400 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis 55454 • 612-332-3844
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WEST BANK. From his previous life as a producer, the owner of 400 Bar still has connections in the music biz, ensuring that quality local, regional, and national acts take the stage. Alternative, punk, indie, and straightforward rock are the genres of choice, and recent renovations mean improved quality and better views of the stage. Covers vary according to the act, and a cash-only policy is in place. While regulars occasionally grumble about drink prices, pints of Pabst Blue Ribbon are always on special, and mixed drinks tend to be on the strong side. |
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Gluek's Restaurant & Bar |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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16 N 6th St, Minneapolis 55403 • 612-338-6621
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DOWNTOWN. Built in 1902 for Gluek's Brewing Co. of Minneapolis, this establishment is modeled after traditional Bavarian beer halls experienced by the company's founder. Today, it's the only place in town that serves Gluek's on tap. Expect laid-back crowds, easygoing good times, and even live music and karaoke from time to time. The menu offers typical American and German fare, including wiener schnitzel, ribs, bratwurst, and burgers. By all accounts, smoked lake trout with cheese is a favorite appetizer. |
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User Rating: 9
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Mayslack's |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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1428 4th St NE, Minneapolis 55413 • 612-789-9862
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Professional wrestler Stan Myslajek unleashed his monstrous roast beef sandwiches at Mayslack's in 1955, and ever since, this bar has been a neighborhood favorite. Local hipsters flock here to enjoy the old-school atmosphere, the drink specials and terrific live music on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. |
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The Shout! House |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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650 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis 55403 • 612-337-6700
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Sure, live music is fun, but dueling pianos? Now that's something else. The Shout! House features piano players performing in front of large mirrors so that the audience can see and really get into the scene. And, with multiple teams of talented and charismatic pianists, the music goes on all night long! Expect classic rock 'n roll hits from the 1950s to the present. Singing along is definitely encouraged. |
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