Gigs
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Veras
7:30-10pm
I will be hosting and performing at a monthly Twin Cities Radio showcase at Veras Cafe. When the weather permits the showcase is held on the quaint patio. My September showcase features East of Innocence with songs and stories from their upcoming second cd. Heidi Brink will open the show with her beautiful acoustic ballads. Wine, beer, coffees and tasty vittles served up until close. Come hungry because tasty vittles includes homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and devine deserts.
2901 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 822-3871
www.verascafe.com/
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Skydive Twin Cities
10am
I am jumping out of a plane. My jump was postponed due to rain but its still on. I joined this wild bunch of gals called Hip Chicks and a Whole Lot of Fun. Some like me are jumping and some are just coming to watch. More info on the hip chicks at http://women.meetup.com/1094/ To watch the hip chick land follow these directions to Skydive Twin Cities:From I-94 take the Hammond exit (Exit 16). Go north on CR-T for 1.5 miles, turn right on CR-J, follow for 2.18 miles, we're on the left hand side of the road.
Baldwin, WI
800 - SKY- DIVE
www.skydivetwincities.com/directio.htm
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Dinkytowner
4 - 8pm
MJ Kroll and the Believers have entered the ring and are ready to rumble in their first ever Battle of the Bands. Email info@mjkroll.com for reduced price advance tickets by noon 9/12/08. Limited tickets available.
412 1/2 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 362-0437
www.dinkytowner.com/
Friday, August 22, 2008
Dunn Bros Eden Prairie
7pm
Unwind and kick your feet up inside the historic house or on the outside patio if weather permits. I'll be opening the show at 7pm followed by the soon to be famous again Tony Ortiz band.
8107 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
952-934-0145
tcmusic.net/venue323.html
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Summer Showcase
6pm
Private Party
Private Residence
Minneapolis, MN
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Dunn Bros of Excelsior Coffee and Wine Bar
7:30 - 10pm
I’ll be on stage at 8-9pm for Girl’s Night out in Excelsior followed by the Tony Ortiz band. Tony is well know for his hit radio song: What do all the people know. Come early and take advantage of 1/2 price glasses of wine from 5-9 pm and take advantage of many more GNO specials and discounts throughout Excelsior. For a complete list visit www.excelsiorgirlsnightout.com. Dunn Bros is located on historic Excelsior Water Street steps away from the public cruise boat pier and the Dock Cinema.
11 Water Street
Excelsior, MN 55331
952-401-8004
www.myspace.com/dunnbrosofexcelsior
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Plums
9pm
Saturday Night Believers Showcase. This a full night of fun featuring LA based Laura Harley, the original melodic duo East of Innocence and MJ "rockn" Kroll. We'll be doing a mix of familiar and original tunes and we are even working up a dance number for this show.
480 Snelling Ave South
St. Paul, MN
(651) 699-2227
www.myspace.com/plumsbar
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Veras
7:30pm
Live acoustic recording for Twin Cities Radio at Veras Cafe. Audience questions and banter are part of the show so come and be on a live internet broadcast with me at Jazzy J at the quaint Vera's Cafe.
2901 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 822-3871
www.verascafe.com/
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Red Ribbon Ride - Private Event
The Believers will entertain approximately 400 riders and crew who are participating in the sixth annual Red Ribbon Ride. This four day, nearly 300 mile bike ride, challenges the body and opens the heart as this dedicated group once again endeavors to raise over a half million dollars to benefit seven Minnesota-based AIDS service organizations.
Lake City, MN
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Normandale Lake Bandshell
5pm
Join MJ Kroll and the Believers for the kick off of the annual summer fete celebration. With expanded fireworks, games, Native American dancers, 7 musical acts and plenty of food, this is an event not to be missed!
5901 West 84th Street
Bloomington, MN 55425
www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/calendar/calendar.php?y=2008&m=7&t=3,4
Sunday, June 29, 2008
2008 Twin Cities Pride Festival
4pm
MJ Kroll and the Believers will rock the Rainbow Stage again this year at the Twin Cities Pride Festival held outdoors in beautiful Loring Park. Tank tops will be given out to the best dancers.
Loring Park
Minneapolis, MN 55403
www.tcpride.org/event_calendar/
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Matty B's
9pm to Midnight
Saturday Night Double Feature because two bands are better than one! Robi, the band, at 9PM and MJ Kroll and the Believers at 10:30 pm at Matty B's in downtown Minneapolis. Matty B's is a newer bar, with lots of movable seating for whatever your group size, big screen tvs, and a full dinner menu. We will perform on the second level in front of a wall of windows that frame downtown Minneapolis. Come watch us dazzle you in front of the lighted cityscape. For those of you not familiar with Robi she is the co-host of Twin Cities Chick Singer Night; she is what you might call 'a badass singer'. $5 cover. Free parking in the lot.
501 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-338-7878
www.mattybsurbanbar.com
Thursday, May 29, 2008
The Rox
10pm
MJ Kroll will open the Thursday night music show at St. Cloud's premier original live music venue featuring the best music of the St. Cloud and Twin Cities underground currents. $5 cover
506 Mall Germain
St. Cloud, MN 56301
320-259-6807
www.myspace.com/roxtav
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Westin Hotel
8pm
MJ Kroll will perform cabaret style with musicians from across the country at the annual musicians conference in LA. The show is free and open to the public.
5400 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 216-5858
Thursday, April 24, 2008
331 Club
9pm to Midnight
MJ Kroll, Lisa Briones and Stacy K join forces to bring you rocknroll, jazzy soul and reggie pop all in one night. 331 club is a great place to mingle and meet new people. There's no cover charge here but come early for dinner and martinis with the ladies...we'll be doing a special meet and greet before the show.
331 NE 13th Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
612-331-1746
www.331club.com
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Hennepin Stages
8pm doors
Twin Cities Radio LIVE at Hennepin Stages: MJ Kroll with Benji Conklin on upright bass and George Marich on percussion at 9pm followed by Sexual Chocolate and the White Boys. Twin Cities Radio presents the best local and world class Indie artists and musicians. Hennepin Stages is located downtown Minneapolis across from the Rock Bottom Brewery. MJ's live taping begins at 9pm on the second floor stage. $5 donation at the door; net proceeds benefit "Prevent Child Abuse America". 21+ only.
824 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN, 55403
(612) 373-5600
www.twincitiesradio.net/
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Plums
8:00pm
Located nearby St. Kates, this bar is a favorite spot to sight see and make new friends. They also throw an great Toga party. Bluesage Music hosts this local cabaret including MJ Kroll, Ashley Fumich, Johnny Presley, Steve Davis with Charlie Horse and more. Music starts at 8pm, MJ Kroll at 9pm. No cover.
480 Snelling Ave South
St. Paul, MN
(651) 699-2227
www.myspace.com/plumsbar
Saturday, March 29, 2008
U of M, The Whole
8pm
MJ Kroll will make an appearance and short performance for the Because conference social at the U of M. Sampler cds will be given away.
300 Washington Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN
www.because08.org/
Friday, March 21, 2008
O'Gara's Bar and Grill
Couldn't celebrate St. Patricks Day on Monday? Bring your thirst to the Shamrock Room on Friday night where the frothy pints flow and MJ Kroll serves up her own brand of rocknroll. We'll be 'bad' together on Good Friday. Also Steve Davis, Dave Duffy and more!
164 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN
651.644.3333
www.ogaras.com
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Half-Time Rec
7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Dave Duffy's Review : MJ Kroll is back by popular demand. This event is now a monthly showcase including MJ Kroll, Dave Duffy, James Curry, Steve Davis and other great local artists who you’ll want to hear again and again. Come see this amazing show while it's still free!
1013 Front Ave
St. Paul, MN
(651) 488-8245
www.halftimerec.com/
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Plums
8pm til close
Every other Sunday night at Plums is the Twin Cities best open mic. A great way to unwind your week. Seasoned local artists accompanied by acoustic guitars, harmonica and bass. Come out to hear me play new songs I’ve written. I play them here first. No cover charge.
480 Snelling Ave South
St. Paul, MN
(651) 699-2227
www.myspace.com/plumsbar
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Corner Coffee
7-9pm
MJ Kroll, Lisa Briones, and Benji Conklin are starting something different. What happens when you put a folk rocker, a jazz beatnicker, and a pop producer together? You'll just have to come see for yourself. Break out of the seasonal hustle and join us for a two hour show in the relaxing atmosphere of Corner Coffee. Come for dinner or just dessert. The menu includes freshly made soups, chili, sandwiches served until 8:30. The performance is free but your tips are welcome.
514 North 3rd Street
Minneapolis, MN
612-338-2002
www.yourcornercoffee.com/
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Amazon Bookstore
3-5pm
Holiday concert and shopping at the "original" Amazon bookstore. Amazon bookstore is the oldest independent feminist bookstore in North America. Listen to MJ Kroll and Lisa Briones, eat fruitcake, win prizes and get your holiday shopping done early. Then celebrate a job well done by joining the artists for a margarita afterwards at nearby Pepitos.
4755 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
612-821-9630
www.amazonfembks.com/
Saturday, November 17, 2007
O'Gara's Bar and Grill
9pm
MJ Kroll and the Believers will headline MN Women of Rock. The show will also include performances by wellknown singer and artist Andra Suchy, winning songwriter Alison Scott and the queen of beat pop, Desdamona. The best $6 you'll spend all month. Don't miss this one.
164 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN
651.644.3333
www.ogaras.com
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
MN Music Cafe
8PM
MJ Kroll is back at Chick Singer Night, the World's Longest Running Talent Showcase. This is a chance to see five great female performers in one night along with the very talented members of the CSN band. Hosted by Lisa and Robi at the famed MN Music Cafe.
$5 cover
499 Payne Ave.
St. Paul, MN
651-776-4699
www.minnesotamusiccafe.com/
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Bryant Lake Bowl
10pm
MJ Kroll, Brad Senne of Beight, and Pete Hofmann will perform for this months "Six Strings and Chicken Wings" cabaret. Experience some of the cities finest acoustic performers in an intimate and personal setting while enjoying tasty organic chicken wings (at happy hour prices!) and yummy beer. Brought to you by Motion Promotion and sponsored by The Onion. $8
Doors at 9:30, music til midnight.
810 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN
612-825-8949
www.bryantlakebowl.com/
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Spindle Stadium
6 pm until 2am
The second annual Spindle Summer Celebration. With featured performances by MJ Kroll and Angie Stevens "2006/2007 Best Colorado Singer/Songerwriter" and Stacy K. More details soon. You must be on the e-mail list to recieve an invitation.
Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Trocaderos
8 PM
MJ Kroll CD Release Party at Trocaderos
The long awaited release of "Resonate" is here. Come celebrate with us, get your personalized cd, win door prizes, and a whole lot more. Cost $7
107 Third Ave North
Minneapolis, MN
612-465-0440
www.trocaderos.com/
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Half-Time Rec
9 PM
MJ Kroll and the Believers will rock your Saturday night at the bar made famous in the film "Grumpy Old Men," also enjoy pool, darts, or bocce ball in between 3 sets of rock n roll music.
1013 Front Ave
St. Paul, MN
(651) 488-8245
www.halftimerec.com/