Blues Club Calendar of Events | Twin Cities Best Blues Club | Uptown Minneapolis, MN Famous Dave's

Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues • 3001 Hennepin Ave South • Minneapolis, MN 55408 • (612) 822-9900

Live Music 7 Days a Week!

Friday & Saturday Happy Hours from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.  Hit Famous Dave's on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for drink specials and great Twin Cities talent.

Monday Night Swing Dancing (Every Monday, No Cover). Dancing swings in to Famous Dave’s on Monday nights. Free swing dance lessons start at 7:15 p.m., followed by live bands at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday Morning Blues Breakfast. There's a hot new breakfast in town, served Saturday mornings at Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Club in Minneapolis. The Twin Cities Best Blues Club features classic breakfast favorites as well as some unique platters done Dave's way.  Click here for more info on Saturday Breakfast at Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Club.

Sunday Evening Open Blues Jam with Moses Oakland. The party continues Sunday nights.  There is no cover charge to enjoy the Open Blues Jam with Moses Oakland starting at 8:00 PM.

Upcoming Highlights

Levee Town (Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.). This radiantly rockin' Americana foursome gets crowds clappin’, dancin’ and stompin’ their feet with a searing mix of traditional rock ‘n’ roll, blues and rockabilly. With music ranging from covers of Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Bob Dylan, and Big Joe Turner, this group incorporates jivin’ rhythm, a singin’ harmonica, outstanding vocals and endless energy. For more information visit their MySpace page or Levee Town’s website.

White Iron Band (Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 8:30 p.m.; $8 cover). The outlaws from the Iron Range rev up their ferocious honky tonk machine for a pre-St. Patrick’s Day party. With sweet harmonies, groovy pedal steel licks, stinging guitars, and knack for revelry, this six-piece group delivers an unforgettable, powerhouse performance with keyboards, fiddle, harmonica, drums and slammin’ vocals. For more information visit White Iron Band’s website.

The Limns (St. Patrick’s Day - Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.). Celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day with a unique blend of progressive pop, rock and reggae by The Limns! Incorporating thoughtful lyrics and an infectious beat, The Limns were the 2007 Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest winners, the first band in many years to achieve the honor. They were also the second place winners in the international FameCast talent contest and have been featured on KSTP Channel 5 News, as well as in St. Paul Illustrated, City Pages and Vita.MN. For more information visit The Limns’ MySpace page.

Vintage Raggs (Friday, March 26, 2010 at 9:00 p.m.; $5 cover). Vintage Raggs plays rock ‘n’ roll the way it is meant to be played. Incorporating an impressive performance history with members who have jammed with legendary musicians, such as Stevie Wonder, Prince and B.B. King, this band knows how to jive and continuously delivers high-energy performances. Featuring six-part vocals and multi-instrumental capabilities, pure musical muscle has always been the root of Vintage Raggs’ success. For more information visit Vintage Raggs’ website.

Absolute Grüv and Corey Stevens (Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 9:00 p.m.; $6 cover). Based out of Minnesota, Absolute Grüv is a four piece combo that is committed to putting a modern twist on the classic sounds of R&B and blues. With jazz and blues roots, this group offers one-of-a-kind combinations with keys, guitar, bass and drums. For more information visit their MySpace page.
With an endless love for music, guitars and performing, Corey Stevens tours nationwide to bring his unique blend of blues, guitar riffs and vocals to fans of all ages. Having multiple albums under his belt, Stevens has also performed on Linda Stevens’ debut album and his tunes can even be heard while flying Sun Country Airlines! For more information visit Corey Stevens’ website.

Alex Wilson Band (Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.). Ever since Alex Wilson picked up the guitar at the age of five, he hasn’t put it down. As a versatile musician who effortlessly switches between genres, Alex plays everything from sweet Beale Street blues and West coast swing to stone cold Chicago grooves. Performing tasty originals matched with a powerful stage presence, Alex is joined by his uncle, Marc Wilson (drummer), who has played on stage with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Big Walter Horton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan and Susan Tedeschi. Matthew Wilson (bassist and harmonic vocals), Alex’s brother, also joins the group and has performed with Craig Panosh, funk drummer, pioneer Clyde Stubblefield (formerly with James Brown) and most recently with Grammy nominated blues legend, Charlie Musselwhite. This trio won the 2007 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Award for blues group/artist of the year. For more information visit the Alex Wilson Band’s website.

For other acts, visit the Famous Dave’s Blues Club Calendar of Events.