Wed, Mar 05
It's the first Wednesday of the month, and that means it's time for Jazz Jam! Come and catch some of the rising stars in our community for a completely improvised night of jazz! Musicians bring in their instruments and sit in with our house band, led by drummer Dan Heier, to create some of the most memorable moments we've witnessed on our stage.
Tue, Mar 11
Join us for a spectacular Tuesday night performance with two shows, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm! These will be unforgettable shows with Tobias Meinhart! Born in a small village in rural Bavaria, Tobias has spent the last 15 years carving out a career for himself in the international jazz scene. Since his modest beginnings in Woerth, the tenor saxophonist has garnered acclaim in both Europe and the United States, earning a nomination for an ECHO award in 2016 and claiming residency at renowned New York City jazz venues such as The Blue Note, The Jazz Gallery, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Birdland. He has five albums out under his own name, with his newest effort, Berlin People, released in Spring 2019 on Sunnyside Records. It is a new band including guitar icon Kurt Rosenwinkel.
Wed, Mar 12
Formed in the humble prairie town of Vermillion, South Dakota, Humbletown has emerged as a powerful multi-genre bluegrass-inspired ensemble. Now based out of the Black Hills, the band is inspired by the quiet beauty of pine-filled forests, with original songs inspired by their home and travels, intricately performed on clawhammer banjo, flatpick guitar, and upright bass. With music that combines influences of bluegrass, old time, hot club swing, Americana, and classic country, Humbletown will take you on a musical journey that stretches across time and space.
Fri, Mar 14
Mitch Towne is a Grammy-nominated keyboardist and touring musician, and is the “go-to” organist in the Midwest. His ability to move seamlessly between diverse styles has made him a sought-after side-man with artists as varied as jazz and soul artist and Grammy-winning producer Terrace Martin, jazz heavyweights Ryan Kisor, Dave Stryker, Adam Larson, and Marcus Lewis, blues artists Eric Gales and Ben Poole, and Tower of Power drummer Ron E. Beck. In 2015, Towne played organ on the track “Push” for the album “Velvet Portraits” by Terrace Martin, which was nominated for a 2016 Grammy for “Best R&B” album. Two Shows, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm!
Wed, Mar 19
This is going to be a very special night with the Brian Hanegan Quintet (led by Brian on saxophone) along with South Dakota Public Broadcasting's screening of the film "We Want the Funk"! Here is the schedule for this special night: 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm Jazz/Funk Set 1 with Hanegan Quartet 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm We Want the Funk film screening 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jazz/Funk Set 2 with Hanegan Quartet
Thu, Mar 20
Welcome the legendary Jim McKinney from Brookings with his quartet as he entertains the audience from his vibraphone (and he might even tell a joke or two... or three.) Jim is an amazing storyteller, not just with educating the crowd on the history of jazz, but with his music.
Fri, Mar 21
Rob Scheps is a renowned artist with his own citation in The Encyclopedia of Jazz. He has performed with legends such as Aretha Franklin, Buddy Rich, Gil Evans, and John Abercrombie. He tours actively worldwide, and leads bands in New York, Seattle, Portland, Kansas City & Honolulu. Two shows, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm!
Fri, Mar 28
The amazing, the talented, the dedicated, and the passionate Fellowship Jazz Collective (Sioux Falls' own jazz non-profit) takes the Trio stage for another dynamic performance. Please come and support these musicians who are doing so much for our jazz community, especially in the schools with all of the upcoming talented students! Two shows, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm!