Dusty's Bar

Doug Otto and Friends
2019-07-07 17:00 - 20:00, 2019-07-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2019-07-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2019-07-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2019-08-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2019-08-11 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Dusty’s Bar and Dagos, 1319 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Legendary local musician Doug Otto all the way from Bloomington, MN hits the Dusty’s stage every Sunday. With members from his band the Getaways and other local luminaries, the versatile Mr. Otto puts his spin on classic country and deep blues with a musicianship well beyond his years. Doug showcases local musicians during the middle set. Always a great evening of wonderful music.

Chris Thompson and Friends
2019-07-10 21:00 - 23:00, 2019-07-17 21:00 - 23:00, 2019-07-24 21:00 - 23:00, 2019-07-31 21:00 - 23:00, 2019-08-07 21:00 - 23:00, 2019-08-14 21:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago)
Chris Thompson of Chemistry Set has been a mainstay in Minneapolis and surrounding regions for more than a decade, playing his brand of roots-inspired music in venues ranging from small neighborhood dive bars to outdoor stages that draw hundreds. Come on down to the Big Green Booth and check out his Wednesday residency at Dusty’s, where he holds court with other local musicians, mainly acoustic, always entertaining.

Bosso Poetry
2019-07-11 20:30 - 2019-07-12 00:00, 2019-08-08 20:30 - 2019-08-09 00:00 (America/Chicago)
The Bosso Poetry Company takes over the Dusty’s stage for a night of unique entertainment that includes a who’s who of incredible local writers, poets, and musicians. Nine years strong in the green booth, this collective has a little bit of everything, and will keep you on your toes. There’s always a gem to be found in the readings and songs and every time it always seems like a quiet celebration.

"Detroit" Don King
2019-07-12 21:30 - 2019-07-13 00:00, 2019-08-09 21:30 - 2019-08-10 00:00 UTC
“Detroit” Don King is a master of the Chicago-styled blues. Mr. King has been a mainstay in the Twin Cities nightclub scene and plays a mean Gibson 335 along with his ace blues band. You want to hear authentic blues from a band that has honed it’s craft in our town? The Don King Blues Band is the real deal.

Nikki and the Ruemates
2019-07-13 21:30 - 2019-07-14 01:00, 2019-07-26 21:30 - 2019-07-27 01:00 (America/Chicago)
Dusty’s favorites and hardworking Nikki and the Ruemates are a super tight blues-rock outfit that plays out of this world sets of original blues to golden 70’s rock hits. Led by the pristine voiced Nikki Matteson (who also plays a mean electric guitar) and the stellar fretwork of Rich Rue, the Ruemates regularly wow audiences and will leave you buzzing after you experience their sonic universe. Every fourth Friday of the month residency.

Bobcat
2019-07-18 20:30 - 2019-07-19 00:00, 2019-08-15 20:30 - 2019-08-16 00:00 (America/Chicago)
Bobby Ekstrand (Bobby E) and Cathy Mosher (aka BobCat) are a cool neo-folk duo that always entertain with their delightful tunes and entertaining stage banter. Ask for their crazy mash-up of Zeppelin/Peggy Lee (no guarantees though) and you will be charmed for sure by these local stars. These guys hold down an every 3rd Thursday of the month residency.

Lonesome Dan Kase
2019-07-19 21:30 - 2019-07-20 01:00, 2019-08-16 21:30 - 2019-08-17 01:00 (America/Chicago)
Lonesome Dan Kase has perfected a style of blues that is unmatched in these parts. If you’re looking for a wonderful mix of Big Bill Broonzy, Charlie Patton and Bukka White, among others, Lonesome Dan’s unique guitar and vocal stylings will bring you back to a time when the blues was mournful and haunting. If you’ve never seen him, you need to check him out!

The Bill Patten Trio
2019-07-20 21:45 - 2019-07-21 01:00, 2019-08-03 21:45 - 2019-08-04 01:00 (America/Chicago)
The Bill Patten Trio (aka the bp3) is a Minneapolis based rock band that specializes in a fuzzed-up, 60’s kinda mish mash of styles with effects-laden acoustic guitar (Bill Patten), bass (Jon Olson), and drums (Mark Har). Putting their spin on tunes from the Great American Songbook along with their original songs, the Bill Patten Trio thrives on spontaneous sets and beer enthused audiences.

Ben Cook-Feltz
2019-07-25 20:30 - 2019-07-26 00:00 (America/Chicago)
Iowa-raised, Minneapolis-based Ben Cook-Feltz is a singer, songwriter, drummer and self-taught pianist. Combining observational, sometimes quirky lyrics with melodies that hearken back to the classic sounds of the 60′s and 70′s, he has been entertaining audiences throughout the Midwest as a dynamic performer, whether playing solo, with his crackerjack band, or backing up some of the finest regional talent.

Rainbolt Mountain Project
2019-07-27 21:00 - 2019-07-28 00:30 (America/Chicago)
The ever entertaining Rainbolt Mountain Project is the brainchild of Dan Rainbolt (banjo) and his partners in crime Jay Manke (guitar), Joe O’Malley (mandolin), Dave Kuenstler (dobro), and THE Marty Rice (electric bass). The Rainbolt Mountain Project play a keen mix of original and cover tunes in the style of “bargrass” and warped Americana. Much fun to be had with these fine fresh fellows!

Bobby E and Friends
2019-08-01 20:30 - 2019-08-02 00:00 UTC
Ace guitarist and local legend Bobby E brings his incredible musicianship to the Dusty’s stage every first Thursday of the month. With a little help from the best of the Twin Cities musicians from the jazz, rock, and country scenes, Bobby is adept at every musical genre known to man and is a treat to witness. You will be impressed.

Rena Haus
2019-08-02 21:00 - 2019-08-03 00:00 (America/Chicago)
The one and only Rena Haus has been rockin’ the great green booth for years. Come see her and her impressive band (bro Bob on bass and Ed Petche on the six string) perform song favorites as only Rena Haus can! Great entertainment with something for everyone.

Becky Kapell and Friends
2019-08-10 21:00 - 2019-08-11 00:00 (America/Chicago)
Come on down and check out the fabulous Americana/Classic Country artist Becky Kapell in the intimate Green Booth! If you like your tunes to be equal parts grit and honey with a bit of a 60’s country vibe, Miss Becky will deliver for you while playing songs off her wonderful current album “That Certain Ache.” Don’t miss this show!

Deano and the Dinosaurs
2019-08-17 20:30 - 2019-08-18 00:00 (America/Chicago)
The Twin Cities jazz stalwart and ace on the hollow bodied six string guitar, Dean Mikelson brings his insane jazz posse (the Dinosuars) to the green booth. Come on down and hear Dino and his legendary jazz buddies perform some classics and other chestnuts while tapping your toes in your Converse shoes.
