Mar3
Jim Walsh, aka The Mad Ripple, hosts a weekly, wild, wingding of a songwriter showcase - he's been doing it for years, and his guests on any particular night might include musicians you'd pay multo dollars to see live. Jim is a much-published and nationally respected music writer and critic.
Since January 2011 these have been at The Aster Cafe, right on the river across from downtown Minneapolis in St Anthony Main. Once you've seen one of these hootenannys, you'll be back for more! There are usually 4-6 singers on stage, taking turns to play songs, with lots of jamming and singing help from the others. Every time I go, it inspires me to get back home and write a new song. Man, I'm really looking forward to this one!
$5