2023
JAN 29 SUN | Crooners Supper Club | 4pm (Doors 3pm)
THE SOUNDS OF NEW ORLEANS
Southside Aces will be on hand to bring the torrid heat of New Orleans into your winter. (Erik Jacobson, sousaphone; Robert Bell, guitar; Dave Michael, drums; Matt Hanzelka, trombone; Dan Eikmeier, trumpet; Tony Balluff, clarinet)
6161 Hwy 65, Fridley, MN
FEB 4 SAT | Amsterdam Bar and Hall | 8pm (Doors 7pm)
GOLDEN GARTERS BURLESQUE REVUE
Southside Aces provide the New Orleans Jazz for a "rip roaring romantic evening of swooning, swinging, and striptease!" (Tony Balluff, clarinet; Dan Eikmeier, trumpet; Eric Johnson, trombone; Dave Michael, drums; Mark Kreitzer, guitar; Taylor Smith, bass)
6th & Wabasha, St. Paul, MN
FEB 5 SUN | Dakota | 7pm (Doors 6pm)
LOUIS ARMSTRONG NIGHT!
The Boat Note Five A whole night of the music of Louis Armstrong! We'll be celebrating the birthday of jazz pioneer Lil Hardin. Pianist, composer, arranger for King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band when young Louis jonied them in Chicago in 1922. She would go on to help shape Louis' music and propel him into immortality. The Boat Note Five is: Dan Eikmeier-trumpet, Tony Balluff-clarinet, Dave Michael-drums, Rick Carlson-piano, Josh Granowski-string bass.
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
(612) 332-5299
Past Performances
2023
JAN 11 WED | Dakota | 7pm (Doors 6pm)
LOUIS ARMSTRONG NIGHT!
A whole night of Armstrong's music, drawing from his nearly fifty-year recording career.! Featuring The Boat Note Five (Dan Eikmeier-trumpet, Tony Balluff-clarinet, Dave Michael-drums, Rick Carlson-piano, Josh Granowski-string bass).
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
(612) 332-5299
2022
JAN 6 THU | Icehouse | 8pm (Doors 6pm)
CARNIVAL!
Twelfth Night! Icehouse and the Southside Aces are kicking off Carnival Season right. We have you covered on both sides, starting with Epiphany and ending with Mardi Gras. Don't you want to feel like you did Carnival proper?
$12 adv/$17 door
2528 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis
(612) 276-6523
JAN 19 WED | Dakota | 7pm (Doors 6pm)
LOUIS ARMSTRONG NIGHT!
A whole night of Armstrong's music, drawing from his nearly fifty-year recording career.! Featuring the Southside Aces Big Five (Dan Eikmeier-trumpet, Tony Balluff-clarinet, Dave Michael-drums, Rick Carlson-piano, Josh Granowski-string bass).
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
(612) 332-5299
FEB 12 SAT | Amsterdam Bar and Hall | 8pm (Doors 7pm)
GOLDEN GARTERS BURLESQUE REVUE!
What could be better for your Valentine than promising an evening of "rip roaring romance"? Burlesque and hot New Orleans Jazz.
$20 adv/$25 door/$60 VIP for two/$120 VIP for four
6th & Wabasha St. Paul
(612) 285-3112
MAR 1 TUE | Icehouse | 8pm (Doors 6pm)
MARDI GRAS!
Fat Tuesday in Minneapolis! Come out for a night of the best Mardi Gras music in the Twin Cities. From "Mardi Gras In New Orleans," to "Big Chief," and yes, even the official theme, "If Ever I Cease To Love." Pro tip: remember to take the next day off of work!
$12 adv/$17 door
2528 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis
(612) 276-6523
MAR 26 SAT | Little Theater New London, MN | 8pm (Doors 6pm)
SWING DANCE IN NEW LONDON!
The Little Theater in New London, MN is hosting a swing dance! Happy hour begins at 6:00, dance lesson at 7:00, and the band starts up at 8:00.
$12 adv/$15 door
24 Central Ave. E. New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2559
APR 3 SUN | Paramount Theatre Austin MN | 2pm (Doors 1:30pm)
CONCERT AT THE HISTORIC PARAMOUNT THEATRE!
The Aces travel to Austin, MN to play a concert along with the Austin Area High School Jazz One band!
125 4th Ave. NE Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-0934
APR 6 | Icehouse | 8pm (Doors 6pm)
New Orleans Night!
Hang out with the Aces for a night of New Orleans music while you get a plate of something and indulge yourself in a glass or two of something. If can't make it down to Louisiana, it's the next best thing!
$12 adv/$17 door
2528 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis
(612) 276-6523
APR 17 SUN | Dakota | 11am-Noon (Ginger Commodore & Michael Rambo 1pm)
EASTER BRUNCH!
The Southside Aces warm up the stage for Ginger Commodore and Michael Rambo, while the kitchen serves up a fantastic brunch! This is a very special edition of the Aces with clarinetist/soprano saxophonist Henry Blackburn taking the stage in the front line alongside clarinetist Tony Balluff and a rhythm section of Steve Pikal, bass; Mike Cramer, guitar; and Dave Michael, drums.
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
(612) 332-5299
MAY 10 TUE | Icehouse | 8pm (Doors 6pm)
NEW ORLEANS LIVING AT ICEHOUSE!
The Southside Aces bring a century's worth of New Orleans music into Icehouse every month! From Jelly Roll Morton to Louis Armstrong to Preservation Hall to songs from our upcoming album of originals! Plus, you never know when we might sneak up on you with the "Imperial March," or "Mah Na Mah Na." Things go at a happy tilt down in south Minneapolis!
Icehouse
2528 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis
612-276-6523
JUN 3 FRI | Dakota | 7pm Album Release!!
SOUTHSIDE ACES ALBUM RELEASE!! MINNEAPOLIS BUMP!!
The Southside Aces have a brand new album of FIFTEEN ORIGINAL SONGS! We'll play all the music from the album, plus songs that inspired it. CDs and digital albums will be available.
Minneapolis Bump-Original Songs Inspired by the Jazz Age
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
(612) 332-5299
JUL 31 SUN | Vintage Band Festival - Northfield | 4pm
VINTAGE BAND FESTIVAL!
A whole weekend of brass bands playing the music of bygone eras, and you can hear it for free! Over thirty bands decend on Northfield, Minnesota over three days. Bygone eras? What do you think the chances are you'll hear the Aces play "Maple Leaf Rag?"
AUG 2 TUE | Dakota | 7pm (Doors 6pm)
LOUIS ARMSTRONG BIRTHDAY BASH!
We're celebrating the 121st birthday of Louis Armstrong with a whole night of his music, drawing from his nearly fifty-year recording career.! Featuring the Southside Aces Big Five (Dan Eikmeier-trumpet, Tony Balluff-clarinet, Dave Michael-drums, Rick Carlson-piano, Josh Granowski-string bass).
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
(612) 332-5299
AUG 14 SUN | Crooners Supper Club | 4pm
THE SOUNDS OF NEW ORLEANS
Six Aces laying into everything from Jelly Roll Morton to Preservation Hall to brand new music off the latest album, Minneapolis Bump. The Aces will feature a rare appearance by trumpeter Zack Lozier in the front line.
6161 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley
AUG 20 SAT | Nicollet Commons Park | 2pm - 3:30pm
PAGIN' EDDIE! ARTS AND ALL THAT JAZZ!
What do you get when you put together four Southside Aces with Spruce Top Duo? A group called Pagin' Eddie! It's a very rare chance to hear the music of the Kansas City Six, a breakaway sextet of the Count Basie Orchestra regulars who created some of the lightest, most swinging music ever! Dan Eikmeier, trumpet,; Tony Balluff, clarinet; Dave Michael, drums; Josh Granowski, string bass; and Sprucetop Duo's Myra Burnette and Fitzgerald Palmer on guitars.
12650 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville
AUG 24 WED | Bloomington Civic Plaza | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
MIDWEEK MUSIC AND MARKET!
The city of Bloomington throws a family style party every Wednesday evening throughout the summer which offers food trucks, beer, games, music AND fun! The regular Aces will be providing the music part of the equation. And maybe some of the fun.
1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington
East parking lot
SEP 12 MON | Dakota | 7pm (doors 6pm)
CHEF SPOTLIGHT!
Come to the Dakota for Chef Remy Pettus, stay for the Pick-A-Rib Three! The Dakota is charging no cover charge so that folks can focus on the fantastic southern cuisine of their talented chef. But it doesn't mean you won't get some great music while you're at it. Rick Carlson, piano; Dave Michael, drums; and Tony Balluff, clarinet will bring you the music of the Benny Goodman trio. Two really good reasons to leave your house on a Monday night!
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 332-5299
SEP 14 WED | Dakota | 7pm (doors 6pm)
LOUIS ARMSTRONG NIGHT!
Louis Armstrong changed music with astounding recordings over fifty years. For this appearance of the Southside Aces Big Five, , hear also how he was right in the thick of it during the Civil Rights Movement, and how his music helped change the world.
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 332-5299
SEP 18 SUN | Crooners Supper Club | 6pm (doors 4:45pm)
THE SOUNDS OF NEW ORLEANS!
Think Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Preservation Hall. It's why the band got together back in 2003! Get your pot roast, your Old Fashioned and a heap of New Orleans, all in the comfortably-tented confines of The Belvedere.
6161 Hwy. 65 Fridley, MN
OCT 3 MON | Dakota | 7pm (doors 5:30pm)
CHEF SPOTLIGHT! PICK-A-RIB THREE PLUS ONE!
Come to the Dakota for Chef Remy Pettus, stay for the Pick-A-Rib Three! The Dakota is charging no cover charge so that folks can focus on the fantastic southern cuisine of their talented chef. A special edition of No-Cover Monday is the Pick-A-Rib Three Plus One. We'll be featuring the music of Charlie Christian with special guest guitarist Mike Cramer. Josh Granowski, string bass; plus usual suspects Dave Michael, drums; and Tony Balluff, clarinet. Two really good reasons to leave your house on a Monday night!
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 332-5299
SEP 19 MON | Dakota | 7pm (doors 6pm)
CHEF SPOTLIGHT!
Come to the Dakota for Chef Remy Pettus, stay for the Pick-A-Rib Three! The Dakota is charging no cover charge so that folks can focus on the fantastic southern cuisine of their talented chef. But it doesn't mean you won't get some great music while you're at it. Rick Carlson, piano; Dave Michael, drums; and Tony Balluff, clarinet will bring you the music of the Benny Goodman trio. Two really good reasons to leave your house on a Monday night!
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 332-5299
SEP 26 MON | Dakota | 7pm (doors 6pm)
CHEF SPOTLIGHT!
Come to the Dakota for Chef Remy Pettus, stay for the Pick-A-Rib Three! The Dakota is charging no cover charge so that folks can focus on the fantastic southern cuisine of their talented chef. But it doesn't mean you won't get some great music while you're at it. Rick Carlson, piano; Dave Michael, drums; and Tony Balluff, clarinet will bring you the music of the Benny Goodman trio. Two really good reasons to leave your house on a Monday night!
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 332-5299
OCT 16 SUN | Chef Jack's Memorial Chili Bowl | 2pm-5pm
CHEF JACK'S MEMORIAL CHILI BOWL!
Head over to St. Paul College to attend a chili cooking contest! The Southside Aces will provide the music as you grab a spoon and cast your vote for the best bowl. The winner gets a trophy and braggin' rights, and the proceeds go to fund St. Paul College culinary school scholarships.
NOV 20 SUN | Crooners Supper Club | 4pm (Doors 3pm)
A FEAST OF NEW ORLEANS!
It's a pre-Thanksgiving show full of your favorite Crescent City food songs. We consulted with the "Big Butter And Egg Man," and even got hold of Louis Armstrong's recipe for "Cheesecake!" We'll definitely be "Struttin' With Some Barbecue." Tuck in your napkin and join us.
6161 Hwy 65, Fridley, MN
DEC 15 THU | Dakota | 7pm (Doors 5:30pm)
CHRISTMAS IN NEW ORLEANS!
The Southside Aces holiday show is a spectacle to behold. Favorites, lesser-knowns, originals even. Holiday tunes the way we do them make Yuletide haters love, and lovers love more! It's also a good chance to grab up our Christmas CD or maybe a teeshirt for the stocking.
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
DEC 17 SAT | Amsterdam Bar and Hall | 8pm (Doors 7pm)
GOLDEN GARTERS BURLESQUE REVUE!
Curves! Curves! Curves! Including some musical curves. Hear the band play the Doors "Light My Fire." Why? You wouldn't believe it if we told you. It's a burlesque holiday with the Southside Aces.
6th and Wabasha St. Paul, MN 55102
2021
JUNE 6 SUN | The Belvedere at Crooners | 4pm
BUTCH THOMPSON & SOUTHSIDE ACES
Performing favorites on the new outdoor stage, The Belvedere, including cuts from last fall's release HOW LONG BLUES.
Seating, dinner, and cocktail service begins one hour before showtime.
JULY 18 SUN | The Belvedere at Crooners | 7:30pm
SOUTHSIDE ACES BIG FIVE
Louis Armstrong was born 120 years ago, and Crooners is throwing a birthday party! Join us for a concert of favorites spanning Satchmo's nearly 50 years of recording. Happy Birthday, Pops!
Seating, dinner, and cocktail service begins at 6:15.
JULY 31 SAT | MGM Food Truck Fest | 1:30-3:30pm
FOOD TRUCKS & JAZZ!
Your favorite food trucks plus music, kids' activities, marketplace, and more. Festival 11am-7pm.
FREE ADMISSION
MGM Wine & Spirits
1690 S Robert St
West St Paul, MN 55118
AUG 5-7 THU-SAT | Bix Fest — Davenport, Iowa
50th ANNUAL BIX BEIDERBECKE JAZZ FESTIVAL
Southside Aces are honored to take part in celebrating the music of legendary cornetist Bix Beiderbecke down in his hometown! Top-notch bands from around the country will descend upon Davenport for the festival in August. Join us, won't you?
SEP 12 SUN | The Belvedere at Crooners | 4pm
HANDFUL OF KEYS — A Celebration of Fats Waller! With special guest Rick Carlson
Southside Aces are very pleased to have the inimitable rascal Rick Carlson join us on piano for a whole show of the music of stride master Fats Waller. As Fats would say, "It's so nice it must be illegal!"
NOV 24 WED | Dakota | 7:00
A FEAST OF ARMSTRONG!
The Southside Aces Big Five are setting the table for a fantastic night of Louis Armstrong music. We'll play music from his nearly fifty years of recording, including our favorite food tunes! "Struttin' With Some Barbecue," "All That Meat And No Potatotes." Yes!
1010 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis
(612) 332-5299
DEC 8 WED | Icehouse | 8pm (Doors 6pm)
YULETIDE ON THE SOUTHSIDE!
You haven't heard Christmas tunes until you've heard a New Orleans band play them! The Aces play songs from their hit Christmas album, "Santaphone" and much more. Special guests and even some Yuletide door prizes!
$13 adv/$18 door
2528 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis
(612) 276-6523