Upcoming Events
Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
UMJS meeting with entertainment provided by the Gate City Jazz Band
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Gate City Jazz Band
Gate City Jazz Band
Live at Westfield Bar & Grill!
Players
Ken Bloom, Dr. Dan Barr, Dr. Frank Bures, Mike Snustead, Fred Dodd, Steve Kulas, Tim Gleason, Margaret Cassidy
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Jazz In The Park
Jazz In The Park w/ La Crosse Jazz Orchestra
The fourth concert of our summer series.
Luke Thering
Luke Thering
Piano
Lounge is open 4-10 PM / Music from 5:30-8:30 PM
Easy-swing standards, gentle ballads, and original jazz tunes, offered in a solo piano setting.
Eddie Kim
Eddie Kim
Piano
Lounge is open 4-10 PM / Music from 5:30-8:30 PM
Eddie will be playing jazz standards on piano representing big band era swing, blues, and New Orleans jazz. To keep things interesting, you'll hear a variety of rhythms including walks, strides, ballads, and jump swing.
Lexie Lakmann
Lexie Lakmann
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
All of your favorite vocal jazz standards, from buttery smooth ballads to swinging scat.
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Mark and Janette Hanson
Sweet Beats jazz and dessert lounge in Cappella Performing Arts Center. Acoustic guitar and vocals; singing jazz, pop, and folk standards.
Tropical Sounds Project
Tropical Sounds Project live at Peter’s Biergarten!
Tropical Sounds Project is a musical duo of Jeff Strom on Steel Drums and Ray Dretske on Sax, accompanied by custom-made backing tracks, and playing music inspired by Sun, Sand, and Surf.
Expect a night of songs you will recognize, performed in calypso, reggae, pop, jazz, and latin styles.
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Paul Leithold Trio
Paul Leithold Trio
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Guitar / Bass / Drums
Paul Leithold, Eric Graham, Josh Shively
Jazz Standards
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H30
H30 live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
H3O Jazz Trio features a father and his two sons. The trio performs a wide variety of jazz styles including original music.
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Mike James & Blake Bonde
Mike James(guitar) & Blake Bonde(bass)
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Classic jazz and Latin jazz standards.
Winona Jazz Collective
Join us at the beautiful Peter's Biergarten in downtown Winona!
Players
Rich MacDonald, Kelly Blau, Aaron Lohmeyer, Jeff Strom, Larry Price, Eric Graham, Ray Dretske
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Upper Mississippi Jazz Festival
The festival will be greatly expanded this year! Learn about the lineup here.
Fusion Protostars
Come and experience the incredible talent of The Fusion Protostars at this live music event, featuring the legendary special guest St. Paul Peterson.
Presented by Hurry Back Productions.
The 10 Days of Giving drive is coordinated by Merchants Bank on behalf of the Winona Volunteer Services food shelf.
For a complete list of events, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/MerchantsBank/events
To learn more about 10 Days of Giving, visit our website: https://www.merchantsbank.com/10daysofgiving
John Paulson Quartet
John Paulson Jazz Quartet
Live at Westfield Bar & Grill as a part of the 39th UMJS Winona Jazz Festival!
FREE admission
Under Paris Skies
Under Paris Skies
The music of UNDER PARIS SKIES is bound to captivate you with their blend of Parisian swing jazz and Latin influences. Their repertoire is inspired by vintage American jazz clubs, French cabarets, Argentine dance halls and Mediterranean cafes. Sophisticated arrangements and sentimental melodies carry you to faraway and familiar places—no passport required, just good vibes. Don't miss this beautiful evening of live music!
Players
Guitar, Bass, Accordion
Ron Reimer, Steven Meger, Chris Hand
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Gate City Jazz Band
Gate City Jazz Band
Live at Westfield Bar & Grill as a part of the Winona Jazz Festival!
FREE admission
Mayfield Experience
Mayfield Experience
The Mayfield Experience is a popular La Crosse, Wisconsin-based funky jazz and psychedelic rock quartet. Led by trumpeter Jamal Mayfield, the band is known for their tight, improvisational, trumpet-forward melodies and energetic live shows.
Learn more here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1151971530343811/1199000945640869/
As always, this event is FREE and ALL-AGES
Jeff Erickson Quartet
Players
Jeff Erickson, Larry Price, Cully Swansen, Rich MacDonald and Nick Zielinski
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The La Crosse Jazz Orchestra featuring Tom Wopat
The La Crosse Jazz Orchestra featuring Tom Wopat.
HEADLINER! The La Crosse Jazz Orchestra featuring Tom Wopat at the HBP Theater at St. Cecilia Hall, 1124 West Broadway, Winona (BUY TICKETS HERE)
From his iconic role as Luke Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard to acclaimed performances on Broadway and a celebrated recording career, Tom Wopat has captivated audiences for more than four decades. With his signature baritone voice, effortless charm, and love of jazz and classic standards, Tom delivers a performance that is both nostalgic and unforgettable.
Special thanks to Hurry Back Productions for sponsoring this show! Check out their entire season at: www.hurryback.org.
Part of the 39th UMJS JAZZ Festival
August 14-16, 2026 in Winona, MN
Two Fathoms Jazz Jam
Join H30 Jazz Trio’s Jazz Jam
as a part of the Winona Jazz Festival!
Darren Saner
Darren Saner
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Piano and Vocals from the Great American Songbook
Ryan Howe
Sweet Beats jazz and dessert lounge in Cappella Performing Arts Center. Acoustic guitar and vocals; singing jazz, pop, and folk standards.
Greg Balfany Trio
Greg Balfany Trio
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Jazz, Latin, and funk with nods to pop/rock.
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Lexie Lakmann
Lexie Lakmann
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
All of your favorite vocal jazz standards, from buttery smooth ballads to swinging scat.
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Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Live at The Starlight Lounge!
Players
Greg Balfany - Saxophone
Larry Price - Piano
Karyn Quinn - Bass
Rich MacDonald - Drums
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Andrew Moore & Zach Mayer
Andrew Moore & Zach Mayer
Guitar & String Bass
Lounge is open 4-10 PM / Music from 5:30-8:30 PM
Jazz Standards
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Jon Ailabouni & Luke Thering
Jon Ailabouni & Luke Thering Duo
Trumpet & Piano
Lounge is open 4-10 PM / Music from 5:30-8:30 PM
With roots firmly planted in the jazz canon, the duo embraces improvisation as a space for creative interplay. Expect fresh interpretations of standard tunes, spontaneous soundscapes, and the premiere of an original composition or two.
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Dave Marck
Dave Marck
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Piano Music featuring a wide range of American composers and styles.
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Dave Marck
Dave Marck
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Piano Music featuring a wide range of American composers and styles.
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Winona Jazz Collective
Live at No Name Bar!
Players
Rich MacDonald, Kelly Blau, Aaron Lohmeyer, Jeff Strom, Larry Price, Eric Graham, Ray Dretske
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Eddie Kim
Eddie Kim
Piano
Lounge is open 4-10 PM / Music from 5:30-8:30 PM
Eddie will be playing jazz standards on piano representing big band era swing, blues, and New Orleans jazz. To keep things interesting, you'll hear a variety of rhythms including walks, strides, ballads, and jump swing.
D'Sievers Trio
D'Sievers Trio
The D'Sievers Trio is based in Rochester, MN. They perform jazz standards ranging from Ellington to Jobim and Miles Davis to Josef Zawinul. Our music includes some original compositions as well as pop songs reimagined in the jazz idiom. The D'Sievers performs mainly instrumental jazz featuring trombone but occasionally includes vocals. The D'Sievers have performed at regional festivals like the Minnesota Original Music Festival and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. Their music is playful and improvisatory. They offer a money-back guarantee if you hear them play the same song exactly the same way twice.
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Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
UMJS meeting with entertainment provided by the Gate City Jazz Band
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Gate City Jazz Band
Gate City Jazz Band
Live at Westfield Bar & Grill!
Players
Ken Bloom, Dr. Dan Barr, Dr. Frank Bures, Mike Snustead, Fred Dodd, Steve Kulas, Tim Gleason, Margaret Cassidy
Contact
Dave Marck
Dave Marck
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Piano Music featuring a wide range of American composers and styles.
Contact
Under Paris Skies
Under Paris Skies
The music of UNDER PARIS SKIES is bound to captivate you with their blend of Parisian swing jazz and Latin influences. Their repertoire is inspired by vintage American jazz clubs, French cabarets, Argentine dance halls and Mediterranean cafes. Sophisticated arrangements and sentimental melodies carry you to faraway and familiar places—no passport required, just good vibes. Don't miss this beautiful evening of live music!
Players
Guitar, Bass, Accordion
Ron Reimer, Steven Meger, Chris Hand
Contact
Cliff Jack and Bob Gardner Duo
Cliff Jack and Bob Gardner Duo
Live at The Lafayette!
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Lexie Lakmann
Lexie Lakmann
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
All of your favorite vocal jazz standards, from buttery smooth ballads to swinging scat.
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Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Live at The Starlight Lounge!
Players
Greg Balfany - Saxophone
Larry Price - Piano
Karyn Quinn - Bass
Rich MacDonald - Drums
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Dave Marck & Friends
Dave Marck & Friends
Jazz Goes to the Movies–A Celebration of Music and Film
The program will feature beloved songs associated with many timeless movies as well as offer a few surprises.
Greg Balfany(sax), Karyn Quinn(bass), and Rich Macdonald(drums) will once again be participating.
Dave Marck & Friends
Dave Marck & Friends
Jazz Goes to the Movies–A Celebration of Music and Film
The program will feature beloved songs associated with many timeless movies as well as offer a few surprises.
Greg Balfany(sax), Karyn Quinn(bass), and Rich Macdonald(drums) will once again be participating.
Jeff Erickson Duo
Jeff Erickson Duo
Jazz Standards from the great American songbook - swing, bossa nova and ballads - alongside a few original compositions.
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Greg Balfany Trio
Greg Balfany Trio
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Jazz, Latin, and funk with nods to pop/rock.
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Under Paris Skies
Under Paris Skies
The music of UNDER PARIS SKIES is bound to captivate you with their blend of Parisian swing jazz and Latin influences. Their repertoire is inspired by vintage American jazz clubs, French cabarets, Argentine dance halls and Mediterranean cafes. Sophisticated arrangements and sentimental melodies carry you to faraway and familiar places—no passport required, just good vibes. Don't miss this beautiful evening of live music!
Players
Guitar, Bass, Accordion
Ron Reimer, Steven Meger, Chris Hand
Contact
Jeff Erickson Quartet
Players
Jeff Erickson, Larry Price, Cully Swansen, Rich MacDonald and Nick Zielinski
Contact
Darren Saner
Darren Saner
Live at Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge!
Piano and Vocals from the Great American Songbook
Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Live at The Starlight Lounge!
Players
Greg Balfany - Saxophone
Larry Price - Piano
Karyn Quinn - Bass
Rich MacDonald - Drums
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Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
UMJS meeting with entertainment provided by the Gate City Jazz Band
Contact
Gate City Jazz Band
Gate City Jazz Band
Live at Westfield Bar & Grill!
Players
Ken Bloom, Dr. Dan Barr, Dr. Frank Bures, Mike Snustead, Fred Dodd, Steve Kulas, Tim Gleason, Margaret Cassidy
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Winona Jazz Collective
Live at No Name Bar!
Players
Rich MacDonald, Kelly Blau, Aaron Lohmeyer, Jeff Strom, Larry Price, Eric Graham, Ray Dretske
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UWL Jazz Combos Concert
UWL Jazz Combos Concert
Experience an intimate evening of jazz featuring student combos performing a variety of styles under the direction of Prof. Jon Ailabouni.
Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.
Contact
David Bashaw at 608.785.8409 or dbashaw@uwlax.edu.
Jeff Erickson Quartet
Players
Jeff Erickson, Larry Price, Cully Swansen, Rich MacDonald and Nick Zielinski
Contact
Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
UMJS meeting with entertainment provided by the Gate City Jazz Band
Contact
Gate City Jazz Band
Gate City Jazz Band
Live at Westfield Bar & Grill!
Players
Ken Bloom, Dr. Dan Barr, Dr. Frank Bures, Mike Snustead, Fred Dodd, Steve Kulas, Tim Gleason, Margaret Cassidy
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Winona Jazz Collective
Live at No Name Bar!
Players
Rich MacDonald, Kelly Blau, Aaron Lohmeyer, Jeff Strom, Larry Price, Eric Graham, Ray Dretske
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Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Live at The Starlight Lounge!
Players
Greg Balfany - Saxophone
Larry Price - Piano
Karyn Quinn - Bass
Rich MacDonald - Drums
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Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Live at The Starlight Lounge!
Players
Greg Balfany - Saxophone
Larry Price - Piano
Karyn Quinn - Bass
Rich MacDonald - Drums
Contact
Jeff Erickson Quartet
Players
Jeff Erickson, Larry Price, Cully Swansen, Rich MacDonald and Nick Zielinski
Contact
Tropical Sounds Project
Tropical Sounds Project live at Trempeleau Hotel!
Tropical Sounds Project is a musical duo of Jeff Strom on Steel Drums and Ray Dretske on Sax, accompanied by custom-made backing tracks, and playing music inspired by Sun, Sand, and Surf.
Expect a night of songs you will recognize, performed in calypso, reggae, pop, jazz, and latin styles.
Contact
Winona Jazz Collective
Live at No Name Bar!
Players
Rich MacDonald, Kelly Blau, Aaron Lohmeyer, Jeff Strom, Larry Price, Eric Graham, Ray Dretske
Contact
Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Safe Passage Jazz Quartet
Live at The Starlight Lounge!
Players
Greg Balfany - Saxophone
Larry Price - Piano
Karyn Quinn - Bass
Rich MacDonald - Drums
Contact
UWL Jazz Combos Concert
UWL Jazz Combos Concert
Experience an intimate evening of jazz featuring student combos performing a variety of styles under the direction of Prof. Jon Ailabouni.
Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.
Contact
David Bashaw at 608.785.8409 or dbashaw@uwlax.edu.
Gate City Jazz Band
Gate City Jazz Band
Live at Westfield Bar & Grill!
Players
Ken Bloom, Dr. Dan Barr, Dr. Frank Bures, Mike Snustead, Fred Dodd, Steve Kulas, Tim Gleason, Margaret Cassidy
Contact
Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
Upper Mississippi Jazz Society
UMJS meeting with entertainment provided by the Gate City Jazz Band
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Holly Jazzy Christmas
Holly Jazzy Christmas w/ La Crosse Jazz Orchestra
A sell out every year! 3 shows to choose from.
Featuring Vocalist, Debbie O'Keefe
Holly Jazzy Christmas
Holly Jazzy Christmas w/ La Crosse Jazz Orchestra
A sell out every year! 3 shows to choose from.
Featuring Vocalist, Debbie O'Keefe
Holly Jazzy Christmas
Holly Jazzy Christmas w/ La Crosse Jazz Orchestra
A sell out every year! 3 shows to choose from.
Featuring Vocalist, Debbie O'Keefe
UWL Jazz Concert
UWL Jazz Concert
Swing into the season with an evening of outstanding jazz performed by UWL's jazz ensembles.
Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.
Contact
David Bashaw at 608.785.8409 or dbashaw@uwlax.edu.
Winona Jazz Collective
Live at Popcorn Tavern!
Players
Rich MacDonald, Kelly Blau, Aaron Lohmeyer, Jeff Strom, Larry Price, Eric Graham, Ray Dretske
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Jeff Erickson Quartet
Players
Jeff Erickson, Larry Price, Cully Swansen, Rich MacDonald and Nick Zielinski
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Big Band Cabaret & Dance Party
UWL 39th Annual Big Band Cabaret & Dance Party
Free dance lessons & cash bar
Dance the night away or simply sit back and enjoy an evening of big band favorites performed by the UWL Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Orchestra.
Advance reservations highly recommended.
Recommended donation: $20 general, $18 Seniors, $10 for students. Open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.
Contact
Pete Rydberg at 608.785.8446 or prydberg@uwlax.edu.
UWL Jazz Combos Concert
UWL Jazz Combos Concert
Experience an intimate evening of jazz featuring student combos performing a variety of styles under the direction of Prof. Jon Ailabouni.
Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.
Contact
David Bashaw at 608.785.8409 or dbashaw@uwlax.edu.
Under Paris Skies
Under Paris Skies
The music of UNDER PARIS SKIES is bound to captivate you with their blend of Parisian swing jazz and Latin influences. Their repertoire is inspired by vintage American jazz clubs, French cabarets, Argentine dance halls and Mediterranean cafes. Sophisticated arrangements and sentimental melodies carry you to faraway and familiar places—no passport required, just good vibes. Don't miss this beautiful evening of live music!
Players
Guitar, Bass, Accordion
Ron Reimer, Steven Meger, Chris Hand
Contact
Mark and Janette Hanson
Sweet Beats jazz and dessert lounge in Cappella Performing Arts Center. Acoustic guitar and vocals; singing jazz, pop, and folk standards.