Hell's Kitchen, Minneapolis

Wolverines Jazz Trio

Date: September 7 | Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm; One of the Twin Cities' premier jazz groups!

Drew Peterson and Friends

Date: September 8 | Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm; Americana, Folk, Roots; Drew Peterson, legendary West Bank singer-songwriter, has relaunched his Minneapolis based Americana solo act. This latest project is songwriter heavy, with splashes of piedmont blues and americana roots tunes, and includes vocals, guitar/banjo, and often percussion (Daryn Christenson). Drew Peterson has been working the music scene for over 20 years and has been the frontman of three successful projects: The Dead Pigeons, Forty Watt Bulb, as well as his solo career. This relaunch is pleasing to the ears and good for the soul. With an album in the works, and a chunk of great shows on the calendar, take some time to check out his tunes! You can purchase and download Drew Peterson's music by checking out the "store" and "music" sections.

MitchFest 2016

Date: September 9 | Time: 6:30 am–September 10 | 11:00 pm; Our Hell's Kitchen family just couldn't let Mitch's birthday (yes, on 9/11) roll by without celebrating, so you're invited to a weekend of "Mitch's Favorites."; MITCHfest Sept 9-11; Headlining is the incomparable Robert Robinson with GOSPEL BRUNCHES on both Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 1pm (for more information on Robert Robinson and the other artists celebrating MitchFest 2016, scroll down to event listings below for Friday Sept. 9 (Erin Schwab), Saturday Sept 10 (Robert Robinson, Javier Matos) and Sunday Sept. 11 (Robert Robinson). ALSO: FREE keepsake menus with the stories behind Mitch's favorite creations, FREE recipe cards sharing his Peanut Butter recipe, NEW "Too Weird to Live" T-shirts, special "Life After Mitch" cookbook epilogue by Cyn and more. It's MITCHfest time…join us!

MITCHfest 2016 with Erin Schwab

Date: September 9 | Time: 5:00 pm–8:00 pm; Swing, Pop, Jazz; Our first artist celebrating MITCHFEST 2016 is ERIN SCHWAB who always brings the house down with addictive tunes and an irrepressible joie de vivre. Mitch used to throw back his head with boisterous laughter whenever Erin Schwab would get into her 2nd martini (ahem) and throw out hilarious asides during her magnetic performances. One of the most energetic singers in the Twin Cities, Erin manages to get even the most hesitant audience members laughing and clapping while she commands the room with her popular songs, so make reservations for dinner and enjoy the free show. Reservations strongly suggested.

MITCHfest 2016 with Javier Matos

Date: September 10 | Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm; MITCHfest 2016 continues with JAVIER MATOS, a dear friend of Mitch as well as one of our region's finest bluesmen. Javier Matos and the blues became buddies in 1978 when he discovered his father's record collection. 14 years later, he dropped out of Theology School to play professionally, and within a short time, his band was voted Best Blues Band by the L.A. City Rock News and featured on the cover of Billboard Magazine. Xavier's singing and slide guitar have been described as haunting and painful one moment; uproarious and infernal the next. Make dinner reservations and see why Mitch stood perfectly still whenever Xavier played some of his favorite blues and roots tunes.

MITCHfest 2016 with Robert Robinson & Friends

Date: September 11 | Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm; Saturday Sept 10 AND Sunday Sept 11 GOSPEL BRUNCH with the incomparable ROBERT ROBINSON Hailed as "God's canary, " Robert Robinson's powerful voice enthralled Mitch as well as folks throughout the world from the Pontiac Silverdome to South Korea. Here in the Twin Cities, he led the 100-strong Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir, heralded by Minnesota Monthly as our state's "most decorated group." So come hear Robert Robinson's amazing voice as he belts out gospel songs from 10am to 1pm during Saturday AND Sunday brunches. Reservations strongly suggested. IMPT note: we will try our best, but cannot guarantee that you will be seated in the same room as the performance, even with reservations. Again, we'll try our best!

Fuzzy Math

Date: September 15 | Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm; Jazz Fuzzy Math is an eclectic new jazz-oriented project led by locally-based pianist and composer Mark Vandermyde, offering something for everyone from new tunes to creative covers, all brought to life by some of the Twin Cities' finest players (Andrew Schwandt on sax, Keith Friede on bass and Haralds Bondaris on drums). Larry Englund of KFAI calls our debut album "a great little CD…featuring original, contemporary material that swings quite nicely, with traces of Latin and world music." The Star Tribune named us runner-up in its Best of MN 2012 list for "Best jazz act for people bored with jazz.

Vic Volare

Date: September 16 | Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm; Vic Volare is the Twin Cities legendary crooner. His rat pack stylings have been thrilling crowds since 1996. With his band of merry men known as the Volare Lounge Orchestra, Vic has blazed a horn screamin high kickin trail of swing music and classic standards that keeps em dancing all night long.

Bootstrap Family Band

Date: September 17 | Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm; Classic Country

Cornbread Harris

Date: September 17 | Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm; James Samuel "Cornbread" Harris Sr. is a Twin Cities legend. His earliest influences were in country music, citing Hank Williams Sr. and Gene Autry among his favorites. Cornbread began learning piano at the age of 13, but he quickly grew tired of having his hands slapped with rulers by "the nuns" and he quit. He hit the piano once again in his early twenties, but this time around it was all about the Blues and he just kept on playing. Now in his eighties, Cornbread is more active than ever in the local music scene. He plays several regular weekly and monthly gigs, and now incorporates jazz into his vast repertoire. He can be seen solo, backed up or playing with Cadillac Kolstad in Cadillac vs Cornbread. Don't let his age fool you, Cornbread is full of life and is always hopeful about the future.

Drew Peterson and Friends

Date: September 18 | Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm; Roots, Americana, Folk, Blues; Drew Peterson, legendary West Bank singer-songwriter, has relaunched his Minneapolis based Americana solo act. This latest project is songwriter heavy, with splashes of piedmont blues and americana roots tunes, and includes vocals, guitar/banjo, and often percussion (Daryn Christenson). Drew Peterson has been working the music scene for over 20 years and has been the frontman of three successful projects: The Dead Pigeons, Forty Watt Bulb, as well as his solo career. This relaunch is pleasing to the ears and good for the soul. With an album in the works, and a chunk of great shows on the calendar, take some time to check out his tunes! You can purchase and download Drew Peterson's music by checking out the "store" and "music" sections.

Sophia Shorai

Date: September 23 | Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm; Along with her unique jazz interpretations, she has achieved national recognition for lending her voice to many television commercials, most notably Target's inaugural "Hello Goodbye" campaign, as well as major motion pictures and several TV series. Fans have vocally compared her to Brandi Carlile, Inara George, Regina Spektor, Norah Jones and Eva Cassidy. Although, most cannot fully describe the distinctiveness and charm of Shorai's phrasing and sound.

Rena Haus

Date: September 24 | Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm; Americana, Blues, Folk, Singer/songwriter Rena Haus rolls folk music, blues, and jazz into unforgettable performances that are somehow always intimate no matter the venue. Her music is like the sound track of our common human experience, creating a personal connection with her audience. She draws listeners close with her unassuming talent and absolute sincerity, whether playing solo, in an acoustic duo with John Wilber, or with her trio consisting of Ed Pesche on electric guitar and brother Bob Haus on the fretless bass. Rena left a very successful musical career in Phoenix to help save her family's 1881 homestead farm. Minnesota music lovers have benefited greatly, for in addition to performing in many venues around the state, she's been heard on NPR's "Prairie Home Companion" and "Car Talk" (The Mechanic's Tune) as well as radio stations KFAI, KUMD, and KVSC. She's played with, or opened shows for, artists like Chico Chisum, Marc Cohn, Iris Dement, Alison Krauss, Spider John Koerner, Maria Muldaur, Loudon Wainright III, and at least a dozen other artists you'd recognize.

Kendra Glenn Band

Date: September 24 | Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm; Soul

Jana Nyberg

Date: September 25 | Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm; Since moving back to the Twin Cities in 2008, Jana has become a force in the jazz scene. With an appearance on season 10 of American Idol, and the release of her third full-length album Winter Song in 2013, Jana is moving forward in a full head of steam. Known for her unique blend of jazz and pop music, she is a sought after performer and recording artist. On stage, she brings a vibrancy and passion that is infectious and ignites her audiences. With three records to date, she shows no signs of slowing down.

Trailer Trash

Date: September 29 | Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm; Country, Rock, Roots; TRAILER TRASH got its start as a regular attraction at Lee's Liquor Lounge, in downtown Minneapolis. With the popularity of retro-country music and swing-dancing in the mid-90s, the band found a following among new generations of music lovers. Trailer Trash is known for playing traditional country music, but they can swing, rock and groove in a wide variety of styles from the American hit parade. Now in its twenty-second year, the band has turned generations of music lovers on to its brand of American roots, country, swing and rockabilly. Their contagious enthusiasm and obvious enjoyment onstage have earned TRAILER TRASH the reputation of being Minnesota's premier honky tonk band. TRAILER TRASH enjoys its reputation as a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene. They have performed at Jesse Ventura's Inaugural Ball at the Target Center and played the opening of the new Guthrie Theater. The band has provided the soundtrack to hundreds of Twin Cities courtships and wedding receptions. Somewhere in that time, the group racked up seven Minnesota Music Awards, appeared in two movies, (Herman USA and Dill Scallion) and put out six albums.

Amethyst 3

Date: September 30 | Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm; Jazz, Rock; Byron Johnson-Blanchard's Amethyst 3 focuses on the longstanding tradition of improvisation, using songs that range from originals to classic rock and jazz standards as catalysts for spontaneous musical interaction. The trio features some of the Twin Cities' best improvising musicians who have performed with locally and regionally renown bands such as High & Mighty, New Primitives, and Bookhouse Trio.

Church of Cash

Date: October 1 | Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm; The Church of Cash is the Midwest's best Johnny Cash Tribute show performing a multitude of hits spanning Johnny's entire career! Whether you are an 'ol timer that grew up listening to Mr. Cash in your tractor or a young soldier driving your tank across the deserts of the Middle East with the Man in Black in your headphones, the Church of Cash will bring his music, with style and energy to fans everywhere. What the Church of Church has that no one else can match is their loyalty to the song and the message that Johnny left to all of us. The band merely keeps this word alive with a youthful spirit that has entertained audiences completely. So come, listen to our music on this site, find us on youtube or come and see us at a venue near you and discover what the Church of Cash is all about.

Drew Peterson and Friends

Date: October 2 | Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm; Americana, Folk, Roots; Drew Peterson, legendary West Bank singer-songwriter, has relaunched his Minneapolis based Americana solo act. This latest project is songwriter heavy, with splashes of piedmont blues and americana roots tunes, and includes vocals, guitar/banjo, and often percussion (Daryn Christenson). Drew Peterson has been working the music scene for over 20 years and has been the frontman of three successful projects: The Dead Pigeons, Forty Watt Bulb, as well as his solo career. This relaunch is pleasing to the ears and good for the soul. With an album in the works, and a chunk of great shows on the calendar, take some time to check out his tunes! You can purchase and download Drew Peterson's music by checking out the "store" and "music" sections.

Out headliner event celebrating MitchFest 2016 is a weekend GOSPEL BRUNCH with the incomparable ROBERT ROBINSON with two performances

Saturday Sept 10 from 10am to 1pm; Sunday Sept 11 from 10am to 1pm

Robert Robinson is reason to believe that the greatest music reaches every name and crosses every boundary

from audiences in the Pontiac Silverdome to troops in South Korea. Standing five foot five and sipping Diet Coke, Robert is "God's canary." He possesses the ability to sing any song and yet remain true to his vision.

There exists a deep sense of goodness about Robert.

His father was a pastor and his mother, a church soloist, led the musical ministry on the North side of Minneapolis. At the tender age of 6, Robert (known as Eddie so as not to confuse the young vocalist with his father of the same name) began singing with his family as part of the Robinson Children, and by 15, Robert was directing the church choir. But it was not until around the age of 24 that Robert began to experiment with his prodigious musical gifts outside of the cocoon of church community. At the prodding of friends, family and outsiders, Robert took the modest steps of singing at weddings and small corporate functions, eventually starting a gospel choir at Minneapolis Community College in 1990. Soon, he quit his job as a data processing expert to lead the 100 strong Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir, today heralded by Minnesota Monthly Magazine as "the state's most decorated group." 1991 brought Robert a featured role in "Nightingale" at the world-renowned Theatre de la Jeune Lune. In 1992, Robert took part for the first time in Lorie Line's Christmas tour and remained for 15 years with subsequent appearances on PBS and in Target stores nationwide.

Although Robert points to gospel greats Mahalia Jackson, Tramaine Hawkins, and Vanessa Bell Armstrong (with whom he has performed) as inspiration

Robert Robinson works and lives in his own genre. And eventually, it came time for him to forge a new path, combining his ministry of gospel with a vast experience rooted in soul. Told his vocal stylings were "too big for radio", Robert set out in 2005 with a tenor voice as the superstar. He became producer, creative director and promoter of his own touring schedule and was named one of the "Ten Best Holiday Shows" by Metro Magazine in 2007. At the same time, Robert became a noted clinician giving master classes across the United States and even finding time to become a two-time national karaoke champion!

In January 2010, Robert launched his newest "Signature" CD and kicked off his latest tour.

And reviews continue to pour in. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel described Robert as "a volcanic talent." His performance was depicted as "glorious" by the Salt Lake City Deseret News, and the Minneapolis Star Tribune proclaimed Robert to be "a soaring presence." Perhaps more importantly, Minnesota's Insight News distinguished Robert as "a beloved institution," a nod to both his service to the community and his sterling life's work. People love Robert. Artists look to him for affirmation. Fans adore his inclusive personality. They don't necessarily have to embrace gospel to embrace Robert and that is alright with him. It's all about his soul.

In a world where words like "legend" get thrown around entirely too lightly

it's good to know that there are a few people still worthy of the word's original intent. And when it comes to music in Iowa, Joe Price stands as one of the art's legendary practitioners.

Armed with a joyous, disarming demeanor and the ability to play the doors off most anyone else in the room

Price has opened for the likes of Iris Dement and John Lee Hooker, while Iowa's own Greg Brown calls Price "the Buddha." Brown isn't alone in his praise, as a litany of Iowa musicians list Price as one of their influences.

Price's reputation was cemented in the 1970's, when he spent the latter half of the decade as part of Mother Blues

one of the greatest and most heavily influential Iowa blues bands of all time. It was a time when Price was playing nearly non-stop, and developed the style that has made him such a memorable performer.

And make no mistake, Price certainly is memorable.

Head down while he plays, big ball cap covering his eyes from the crowd while he plies his trade, feet tapping out the time as his hands work those six strings like their on autopilot. Price isn't the kind of artist you "think" you've seen play; once you've been taken to church by that slide, it stays with you.

But no man lives by bread alone, and Price has two great loves in his life.

It's the rare man that gets to mix two passions together and make a life out of it, but Vicki Price makes that easy. The pair married in 1987, but Vicki had been holding her own in the wilds of small-town Iowa before then. Her guitar playing has more structure to it than Joe's, while her voice provides a good deal of their songs fire.

Bold and brassy when she wants to be, Vicki's voice has elicited visions of Loretta Lynn or June Carter

but she's able to get far bluesier than any of her most obvious comparisons. This duo is far more than the sum of their impressive parts: it is when these two take the stage together that the genuine magic happens.

Joe's deep love and admiration for his wife is obvious from the moment she joins him on stage—something that can happen at any point during a set

he beckons her with "You Are My Sunshine"—and the amount of fun they clearly have performing with one another elevates their performances, transforming them from something that blues purists and guitar fans can appreciate, into something that everyone with ears and a love of life can understand and tap along to.

The couple released a slew of solo CD's on seminal Iowa label Trailer Records

including "25 Below" (Joe, 1996), "Mississippi Summer" (Vicki, 1998), "Request" (Joe, 1999), "Designated Drive" (Joe, 2000) and "Looking for Love" (Vicki, 2005). After Trailer closed up shop, the pair released 2008's "A Brand New Place" and 2009's "Rain or Shine" independently. The latter two albums were both lavished with critical praise, but the pair may have just saved their best work for their most recent album, "Night Owls." Featuring both Joe and Vicki throughout, "Night Owls" is the Price's music at its fullest, most memorable and most fun.

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