The Twin Cities Djangofest is an event that brings together all the various legendary Django Reinhardt style musicians in the Twin Cities to one stage.

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This festival will showcase local legends and artists such as, Gary Schulte, Ryan Picone, Sam Miltich, Rob Henry, Robert Bell, Glen Helgeson, Reynold Philipsek, Daniel Lentz, Matthew Miltich, Clint Hoover, Alissa Jacobsen, Matt Blake, Sam Skavnak, Stan Ponkin, Ian Stenlund, Patrick Harison, Matt Peterson, Tessa Nichols - Meade, Steve Pikal, Jay Epstein, Sean Roderick and Matt Senjem.

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Come celebrate with the talent in our own community, and come hear the music of the legendary guitarist, Django Reinhardt from the Twin Cities best.

Ryan Picone Quartet featuring Patrick Harison and Sam Skavnak 6:00pm

The Ryan Picone Quartet has become a creative force in the Twin Cities’ jazz scene, blending a deep Hot Club Jazz tradition with a modern, global sensibility. A devoted acolyte of the celebrated guitarist Stéphane Wrembel, Ryan’s music is rooted in the spirit of Django Reinhardt, yet the quartet often ventures into other old world and new world musical landscapes.

The Red Hot Django Peppers (7:25pm) are a fiery Twin Cities–based Hot Club band keeping the spirit of Django Reinhardt alive while adding their own spark to the tradition. Led by guitarist Ryan Picone—an acolyte of world-renowned guitarist Stéphane Wrembel—the group features the dynamic interplay of guitarist Ian Stenlund, the soaring violin of Daniel Lentz, and the driving pulse of bassist Sean Roderick. Together, they create a sound that’s at once timeless and fresh, blending dazzling virtuosity with irresistible swing.

Parisota Hot Club 8:05pm

Formed in 2001... Original intention in getting together to explore the music of Django Reinhardt... First official date as Parisota Hot Club at Brasserie Zinc in Minneapolis Feb. 7 2002... At this time, it was the first Hot Club of the 2000's devoted to the jazz stylings of

Reinhardt and violinist Stephan Grappelli to appear on the Mpls./St. Paul music scene. It has since become the longest running Hot Club locally in the Twin Cities. The name Parisota is a blend of two locations; Paris, hometown of original PHC violinist and founding member Raphaël Fraisse and the group's home base, Minnesota.

Hot Club Mania Quartet, (8:45pm) a Twin Cities-based swing jazz band, performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as Gypsy Jazz, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. Originating in Paris in the early 1930s, the ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories of the swing jazz era, and for all an opportunity to nod, tap, or hit the dance floor. Their music keeps audience members on the edge (or out) of their chairs with the band’s formidable improvisational prowess, and exceptional stylistic dimension. A group not to be missed!

The Twin Cities Hot Club (TCHC) (9:25pm) represents Minnesota in the burgeoning revival of gypsy jazz originally popularized by Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France. They recreate not only the famous la pompe that distinguishes this romantic brand of acoustic jazz but also gypsy bossanova, musette, bolero, and swing. TCHC perform this timeless deep-rooted music that is physical, alive and speaks directly to the heart.

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Reserved Seat (First 2 Rows): $37 ADV (Box Office) / $41 ADV (Online) / $45 DOOR

General Admission: $23 ADV (Box-Office) / $26 ADV (Online) / $30 DOOR

(Price includes 12.025% Sales Tax, Ticketing Fee, Facility Fee, & CC Processing Fee)

BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS

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Reynold Trio 6:45pm

Reynold D. Philipsek has been a professional musician since he was fourteen years old. He has appeared on nearly fifty recordings either under his own name or in support of other artists. His work as a jazz guitarist has been favorably reviewed in Guitar Player Magazine, Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Vintage Guitar, Billboard and Down Beat.

Clint Hoover - One of a select group of musicians to have mastered both the chromatic and diatonic harmonica, Clint began playing the harp after seeing Muddy Waters perform in his hometown of Minneapolis.

Matt Senjem - is a professional bassist based in Minneapolis with over 25 years of performance experience.

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Gary’s Sweet Chorus 10:05pm

Special String Section Arrangement with all festival Violinist - Tessa Nichols - Meade, Daniel Lentz and Alissa Jacobsen.

Gary Schulte is a violinist and performance composer to whom Stephane Grappelli gave his most sincere blessing. A veteran of "A Prairie Home Companion", he has done everything from classical improvisation with harpsichord master Layton James to the avante garde with David Byrne. Sought after as a jazz violinist, he has gigged with some of the greatest artists of the Gypsy Jazz genre, including guitarist legend Dorado Schmitt. He is also known for his work in the Black Gospel tradition, and for his unaccompanied solo violin performances in which he takes a story or image and creates a spontaneous composition in front of a live audience.

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Hot Club of Minnesota 10:30pm

The Hot Club of Minnesota brings together Gary Schulte, Ryan Picone, Sam Miltich, Rob Henry, Robert Bell, Glen Helgeson, Reynold Philipsek, Daniel Lentz, Matthew Miltich, Clint Hoover, Alissa Jacobsen, Matt Blake, Sam Skavnak, Stan Ponkin, Ian Stenlund, Patrick Harison, Matt Peterson, Tessa Nichols - Meade, Steve Pikal, Jay Epstein, Sean Roderick and Matt Senjem for an orchestral experience of the music of Django Reinhardt.

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This year’s schedule:

5:00pm- Doors

6:00pm - RPQ with Patty and Sam

6:45pm - Reynold Trio

7:25pm - The Red Hot Django Peppers

8:05pm - Parisota Hot Club

8:45pm - Hot Club Mania

9:25pm - Twin Cities Hot Club

10:05pm - Gary’s Sweet Chorus

10:30pm - Hot Club of Minnesota