Hey Minnesota!
It's time to gather at the second annual MN String Gathering at The Hook. Some of Minnesota's premier string bands will perform on two stages for a non-stop evening of live music.
Supporting Minnesota Bands From Booth to Barricade
Providing Grants In Honor of Paul Engebretson and Ed Ackerson
Join us for a triumphant and energetic tribute to the music of the iconic singer/songwriter Tom Petty, performed by some of the finest singers and players in the region - including guitarists/vocalists Gregg Hall (Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball, White Iron Band), Chris Castino (The Big Wu), and Dan Israel (Dan Israel & The Cultivators); bassist Trent Norton (The Honeydogs); drummer Scott McPherson (Elliot Smith, Beck, She & Him, Neil Finn); and Tim Carrow (God Johnson) on organ and piano.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Xmas! Trailer Trash is excited to be returning to The Hook & Ladder for the annual 2-night stand of their popular Trashy Little Xmas Shows .
Join us for a high-energy night of punk, passion, and political power at Mayoral Mosh: Get Out the Vote for Omar Fateh! This electrifying event brings together some of the Twin Cities’ fiercest bands to rally community support for progressive champion Omar Fateh—a leader who’s been fighting for housing, justice, and working-class Minnesotans.
Join us for a special night as we host the Twin Cities album release show for Wisconsin songwriter/performer Trapper Schoepp. Minneapolis band Wild Lyre open.
The Hook hosts a unique and interactive comedy improv experience for Twin City comedy and cannabis fans!
Whether playing acoustic, mandolin, national steel, or screaming electric guitar, Davy Knowles has an unmistakable style.
A Night Of Local Tribute Bands
Featuring:
Kars 4 Skids - Tribute To Cars (Billy from D4)
Cracked Actor - Tribute to David Bowie
REVO - Tribute to DEVO
RuDeGiRL - Clash Tribute
Militzer - Tribute to KrautRock
Hailed as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative, and idiosyncratic voices” by American Songwriter, Eilen Jewell built her career the old fashioned way, touring relentlessly with the kind of undeniable live show that converts the uninitiated into instant acolytes.
Chicken Wire Empire is a Wisconsin-based bluegrass band known for their dynamic musicality, thorough arrangements, and true-to-life songwriting. Their sixth and latest album, Growing Pains, released June 1 and is a veritable culmination of the band’s growth through the past decade. CWE continuously captivates audiences with thoughtful, energetic performances. Their high-level musicality turns up a fresh conversation with each show, like a brainstorm of creative musical substance.
In celebration of the brand new “Sandwiches of History: The Cookbook” Barry is hitting the road to share the history of Sandwiches of History in a new multimedia show that is part TED-Talk, part comedy, part trivia battle and part sandwich-making extravaganza!
The Belfast Cowboys are a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison - mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. They have become one of Minnesota's (and The Hook & Ladder's) most popular bands.
