It's getting better every week!  Stop on by...

Marimba sensation, Jenny Klukken, returns to the Hot Spot - this time with her new band, Work Wife.  Featuring members of the OK Factor (cellist Olivia Diercks and violinist Karla Colahan) and Krissy Bergmark on tabla, this unique ensemble is sure to blow you away.

Join the jam!  We're a friendly bunch.

Bring your axe, join on in.

Hosted by Luther College Bassoon Professor Dr. Thea Groth. Register at www.tgbassoon.com.  Questions? Email theabassoon@gmail.com

Come on in - grab a chair!

Open to musicians of all ages and abilities, the Sunday open jazz jam is a perfect way to run through standard charts in a low-key, laid-back setting.

Join us for an intimate Spotlight Series performance featuring Gary Rue.  Rue’s music honors the craft of songwriting, reminiscent of the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison and Mose Alison.  Doors open at 7 PM. $10 at the door.

Come out and play!

Open to all instruments and abilities.  Stop on by!

We'll provide the charts, you provide the inspiration!

Join us for the annual Triplets post-holiday show featuring Helen Forsythe (banjo) and Parker Ousley (cello).

We'll be out of town for Easter weekend, so no jazz jam on April 16th.  See you next week!

We're winding down for the holidays, so practice up and we'll see you next year! 

Join ArtMakers, Evergreen Strings and the Hot Spot Music gang for an evening of songs, stories and celebration!

Delia Potts and Helen Forsythe add a fresh energy to traditional songs and tunes as they team up to form the Cannon Valley Currents. Doors open at 7 PM ($5 at the door).

Artmakers presents a lively presentation featuring the work of beloved author, poet, cartoonist and playwright Shel Silverstein. October 29 (10 AM and 7 PM) and November 4 (10 AM).

Artmakers presents a lively presentation featuring the work of beloved author, poet, cartoonist and playwright Shel Silverstein.

Artmakers presents a lively presentation featuring the work of beloved author, poet, cartoonist and playwright Shel Silverstein. October 29 (10 AM and 7 PM) and November 4 (10 AM).

MacPhail marimba instructor Jenny Klukken brings her fabulous Brazilian jazz trio to Hot Spot Music, thanks to a grant from the McKnight Foundation. (Photo credit: Shelly Peters Photography)

A journey through the colorful nuances of samba, choro and Brazilian waltzes, with a look towards the contemporary development of Brazilian music.

Helen Forsythe (banjo) and Parker Ousley (cello) present an intimate evening featuring two rarely-paired instruments and a set list packed with variety.

Come explore the potential of your body and mind with Delia Potts, KYT 200, in this all-levels Kripalu yoga class with live music! This 60-minute class will consist of sequences to explore basic breathing techniques and postures, with modifications for more advanced students. Everyone is welcome, no matter your age, experience or ability. ($10 at the door.)

Youth workshops and all-ages jam/workshop with famed Dutch violinist, Tim Kliphuis and Minnesota guitar master, Sam Miltich.  Cost for youth workshop is $15 at the door.  Jazz jam is suggested donation.

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Award-winning violin legend Tim Kliphuis (Holland) teams up with America's top “hot club” style guitarist, Sam Miltich (Minnesota) to highlight the music of famed musical duo Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt.   Click here to learn more.

Come explore the potential of your body and mind with Delia Potts, KYT 200, in this all-levels Kripalu yoga class with live music! 

Classical and flamenco guitarist Randall Ferguson will present a program on the history of the guitar, from the stately court music of Renaissance Europe to the exciting syncopated dance rhythms of Spanish Flamenco.

Rafi Dworsky makes a special appearance for a kids' concert at Artmakers Studio!