Dan Israel - BUSY SPRING/SUMMER/FALL 2019

Thursday, April 25 - Dan plays solo at Forager Brewing in Rochester, MN, 7 pm to 10 pm, no cover https://www.facebook.com/events/806237576404106/

Wednesday, May 1 - Dan plays solo at Copperwing Distillery in St. Louis Park, MN, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, no cover  https://www.facebook.com/events/390594598388810/

Friday, May 3 - Dan plays the Tavern Lounge in Northfield, MN, 8 pm to 11 pm , no cover!  https://www.tavernofnorthfield.com/live-music

Saturday, May 4 - Dan plays the Midwest Regional Music Festival in Winona, MN!  7 pm at Blooming Grounds, https://www.bgcoffeehouse.com/

Thursday, May 9 - Dan plays solo at the new St. Louis Park American Legion (American Legion SLP Post 282) at 6509 Walker Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (right near the SLP High School), from 6 pm to 8:30 pm, come check out this cool new music venue!  https://www.facebook.com/American-Legion-SLP-Post-282-344979530024/ 

Friday, May 17 - Dan plays solo at Excelsior Brewing in Excelsior, 7 pm, no cover, https://www.facebook.com/events/2272378016377113/

Friday, May 24 - Dan plays solo at St. Paul Brewing (formerly known as Flat Earth Brewing) in St. Paul, 6:30 to 9:30 pm, no cover, https://www.flatearthbrewing.com/

Thursday, May 30 - Dan plays solo out on the patio at Palmer's Bar on the West Bank in Mineapolis, no cover, 7 pm to 9 pm, https://www.palmersbar.net/

Friday, May 31 - Dan plays at Junior's in River Falls, Wisc., on the outdoor patio, 7 pm to 10 pm, no cover  https://www.juniorsrf.com/

Friday, June 7 - Dan and the full band (trio version, with Dave and Mike) plays at Carbone's in south Minneapolis, 9 pm to 11 pm, 4705 Cedar Ave S., no cover!  (after this show, Dan is going over to the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis to play some Bob Dylan songs too)

Saturday, June 8 - Dan and the full band (trio version) play at Mayslack's  in Northeast Minneapolis, with the Favorite Things and Good Mitten, we are in the middle slot, 10:30 pm, http://mayslacksbar.com/

Thursday, June 20 - Dan will be accompanied by percussionist Mikkel Beckmen (known widely for playing with Charlie Parr and many others) at the Dubliner Pub in St. Paul, EARLY SHOW, no cover, 5 pm to 7 pm  https://thedublinerpub.com/

Saturday, June 15 - Dan and Mike Lane play a duo show at a private birthday party from 3 pm to 5 pm

Sunday, June 16 - Dan returns to play at 2 pm at a popular outdoor free festival held every year in Minneapolis on Father's Day weekend, more info soon

Thursday, June 20 - Dan plays at the Dubliner in St. Paul, accompanied by Mikkel Beckmen on percussion, 5 pm, no cover (EARLY show!)

Friday, June 21 - Dan plays at Chankaska winery in Kasota, MN (near St. Peter), 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, no cover, https://www.chankaskawines.com/

Thursday, June 27 - Dan (Israel) Does Dylan - Dan leads a tribute to Bob Dylan at the 331 Club in Northeast Minneapolis, along with Mike Lane, Dave Russ, Dan Neale, and others, 9 pm, no cover,  https://331club.com/  

Friday, June 28 - Dan plays at Beaner's Central in Duluth, https://www.beanerscentral.com/ - details TBA

Saturday, June 29 - Dan plays at a farm for Tangletown Gardens/Wise Acre Eatery

Monday, July 1 - Dan and the full band, with special guest Terry Isachsen sitting in on lead guitar, play at Nicollet Island in Minneapolis for a "Music in the Parks" free show, 7 pm to 8:30 pm - the event will also feature local craft beer and a movie - this will be a fun one, put it on your calendar!

Wednesday, July 3 -  Dan plays solo at the new St. Louis Park American Legion (American Legion SLP Post 282) at 6509 Walker Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (right near the SLP High School), from 6 pm to 8:30 pm, come check out this cool new music venue!  https://www.facebook.com/American-Legion-SLP-Post-282-344979530024/    

Friday, July 5 - Dan plays solo at the new Wise Guys Social Club in Spring Valley, MN, 7 pm to 10 pm,  https://www.facebook.com/wiseguysMN/ 

Thursday, July 11 - Dan and the full band (trio version) play at City Park in downtown Hopkins, MN, for the "Sunset Series", 7 pm to 8:15 pm, free and outdoors and all ages!  https://hopkinsartscenter.com/263/The-Sunset-Series-Outdoor-Concerts

Friday, July 19 - Dan and the full band (trio version - our friend Steve Price will be sitting in on bass for this one) play Highland Fest in St. Paul - 5:30 pm to 6:40 pm, free, https://www.highlandfest.com/

Saturday, July 27 - Dan hosts the 5th annual "Dan Israel and Friends" folk festival - 6:30 to 9:30 pm at Veterans Memorial Amphitheater in Wolfe Park in St. Louis Park, MN, free, all-ages, outdoors - this year's show will feature Dan, along with Paul Metsa, Katy Vernon, and Chemistry Set (featuring Chris Thompson and Co.)

Thursday, August 1 - Dan plays solo out on the patio at Palmer's Bar on the West Bank in Mineapolis, no cover, 7 pm to 9 pm, https://www.palmersbar.net/

Friday, Aug 2 - Dan plays at Chankaska winery in Kasota, MN (near St. Peter), 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, no cover, https://www.chankaskawines.com/

Tuesday, August 6 - Dan returns to play the Minikahda Vista Neighborhood's National Night Out event at Minikahda Vista Park in St. Louis Park, MN - 6 pm, free, all-ages, outdoors

Saturday, August 10 - Dan participates in a tribute show that he has been part of for many years, this will be fun, sorry for lack of details but it all will be explained soon!

Friday, August 16 - Dan plays at Junior's in River Falls, Wisc., on the outdoor patio, 7 pm to 10 pm, no cover  https://www.juniorsrf.com/

Thursday, August 22 through Sunday, August 25 - Dan goes back up to Sparta, MN to record (along with Dave Russ, Mike Lane, and others) at Sparta Sound with Rich Mattson 

Friday, September 20 - Dan plays at the new Forestville Vines winery in River Falls, Wisconsin - 5 pm to 8 pm, https://www.facebook.com/ForestvilleVines/

Saturday, September 21 - Dan plays a House Concert series in Silver Bay, MN (on the North Shore), more details soon

Thursday, October 10 - Dan plays at Ursa Minor Brewing in Duluth, MN, 6 pm to 8 pm, no cover, https://www.facebook.com/ursaminorbrewing/

Saturday, October 19 - Dan plays at the new Forestville Vines winery in River Falls, Wisconsin - 5 pm to 8 pm, https://www.facebook.com/ForestvilleVines/

(Week of Oct 25, 2019 - Dan is playing shows in the UK - a couple are booked, more ideas welcome!)

Saturday, November 9 - Dan and the full band (trio version) play an acoustic show at Oak Center General Store in Lake City, MN, 8 pm, http://oakcentergeneralstore.com/events?event_id1=576

2019 shows update

Thursday, April 11 - Dan plays solo at the new St. Louis Park American Legion (American Legion SLP Post 282) at 6509 Walker Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (right near the SLP High School), from 6 pm to 8:30 pm, come check out this cool new music venue!

Saturday, April 13 - Dan is playing solo at Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota, southern MN, 7:30 pm, http://www.crossingsatcarnegie.com/

Thurs. April 25 - Dan plays solo at Forager Brewery in Rochester, MN, 7 pm to 10 pm, https://www.facebook.com/events/806237576404106

JUST ADDED - Wed. May 1 - Dan plays solo at Copperwing Distillery in St. Louis Park, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, free, https://www.facebook.com/copperwingdistillery/

Thursday, May 2 - Dan participates in an "artist discussion panel" at the St. Louis Park Rec Center (upstairs in the banquet room), open to the public, might be interesting - from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Friday, May 3 - Dan plays solo at the Tavern Lounge in Northfield, MN, 8 pm to 11 pm , no cover!  https://www.tavernofnorthfield.com/live-music

Saturday, May 4 - Dan plays solo at the Midwest Regional Music Festival in Winona, MN!  7 pm at Blooming Grounds, https://www.bgcoffeehouse.com/

Thursday, May 9 - Dan plays solo at the new St. Louis Park American Legion (American Legion SLP Post 282) at 6509 Walker Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (right near the SLP High School), from 6 pm to 8:30 pm, come check out this cool new music venue!  

Friday, May 17 - Dan plays solo at Excelsior Brewing in Excelsior, 7 pm to 10 pm, https://www.facebook.com/events/2272378016377113/  (I have never played here before, but I hear it's a great place, so come check it out!)

Friday, May 24 - Dan plays solo at St. Paul Brewing (formerly known as Flat Earth Brewing) in St. Paul, 6:30 to 9:30 pm, no cover, https://www.flatearthbrewing.com/

Friday, May 31 - Dan plays solo at Junior's in River Falls, Wisc., on the outdoor patio, 7 pm to 10 pm, no cover  https://www.juniorsrf.com/

Friday, June 7 - Dan and the full band (trio version, with Dave and Mike) plays at Carbone's in south Minneapolis, 9 pm to 11 pm, 4705 Cedar Ave S., no cover! - and please note, it looks like Dan is going to play some Bob Dylan songs AFTER this show over at the Hook and Ladder (also in south Minneapolis) - probably around midnight - whew, should be a crazy night, maybe come to both shows?

JUST ADDED - Saturday, June 8 - Dan and the full band (trio version) play at Mayslack's in Northeast Minneapolis (we are in the middle slot, on at about 10:30 pm), with the Favorite Things and Good Mitten http://mayslacksbar.com/

Thursday, June 20 - Dan will be accompanied by percussionist Mikkel Beckmen (known widely for playing with Charlie Parr and many others) at the Dubliner Pub in St. Paul, EARLY SHOW, no cover, 5 pm to 7 pm  https://thedublinerpub.com/

Friday, June 21 - Dan plays at Chankaska winery in Kasota, MN (near St. Peter), 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, no cover, https://www.chankaskawines.com/

JUST ADDED - Thursday, June 27 - Dan and Mike Lane and others will play a special Bob Dylan tribute night at the 331 Club in Northeast Minneapolis - yes, we're going to play all Dylan songs, all night - will be fun, please let anyone who might be interested know about it, music starts at 9:30 pm!   https://331club.com/ 

JUST ADDED - two shows in Duluth - first, Friday, June 28, Dan plays solo at Beaner's Central in Duluth, time TBA, https://www.beanerscentral.com/  - and then on Sat. June 29, Dan plays the Park Point Art Fair (time TBA on that as well) 

JUST ADDED - Monday, July 1 - Dan and the full band will be playing a free show at Nicollet Island in Minneapolis (in the park, for a Music and Movies series) - more info coming soon, but this sure will be fun, will update you with the details when we get them - this will be the trio version of the full band plus ace guitarist Terry Isachsen sitting in with us on lead guitar - that will be exciting!

Thursday, July 11 - Dan and the full band (trio version) play a street show in downtown Hopkins, MN, right on or near Main Street (details coming), 7 pm to 8:15 pm, free and outdoors and all ages!  

JUST ADDED - Friday, July 19 - Dan and the full band (trio version) play at HIGHLAND FEST in St. Paul, 5:30 pm to 6:40 pm!

Saturday, July 27 - Dan hosts the 5th annual "Dan Israel and Friends" folk festival - 6:30 to 9:30 pm at Veterans Memorial Amphitheater in Wolfe Park in St. Louis Park, MN, free, all-ages, outdoors - this year's show will feature Dan, Katy Vernon, legendary folk singer Paul Metsa, and Chemistry Set (Chris Thompson & Co.) (it looks like Dan is also playing at another festival in south Minneapolis that afternoon too, before the folk festival - whew, it's good to be busy - more on that when it is finalized)

Friday, Aug 2 - Dan plays at Chankaska winery in Kasota, MN (near St. Peter), 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, no cover, https://www.chankaskawines.com/

Tuesday, August 6 - Dan returns to play the Minikahda Vista Neighborhood's National Night Out event at Minikahda Vista Park in St. Louis Park, MN - 6 pm, free, all-ages, outdoors

Saturday, August 10 - Dan participates again in an annual tribute show - one that he was part of for many years - can't officially announce yet so have to tease this one, but will have more details soon, promise!

Friday, August 16 - Dan plays at Junior's in River Falls, Wisc., on the outdoor patio, 7 pm to 10 pm, no cover  https://www.juniorsrf.com/

Friday, Sept 20 - Dan plays at Forestville Vines (a new winery) in River Falls, Wisc, 5 pm to 8 pm, https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Local-Business/Forestville-Vines-242336449745529/

Sat. Sept. 21 - Dan plays at a house concert series on the North Shore (on Lake Superior) - more details TBA

Sat. Oct. 19 - Dan plays at Forestville Vines (a new winery) in River Falls, Wisc, 5 pm to 8 pm, https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Local-Business/Forestville-Vines-242336449745529/


JUST ADDED - Sat. Nov. 9 - Dan (and the trio version of the full band, I think) play at Oak Center General Store in Lake City, MN!  8 pm!  https://oakcentergeneralstore.com/  (please help spread the word about this one, have been wanting to play this show for years, so very excited to finally book it)