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kj’s hideaway
Passion for Music & Love for Artists
kj’s hideaway celebrates original music and the history of Saint Paul offering a speakeasy atmosphere in the lower level of the Historic Hamm Building. Our passion to support original music and Saint Paul’s rich history is reflected throughout the space. Come listen to talented artists while enjoying Food and Libations with friends. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our love of music!
This week at kj’s hideaway…

Wednesday
Open Mic 7p
Every Wednesday at 7p, share your talents at our all ages friendly Music open mic. Established artists will have an opportunity to try out new material in our supportive listening room environment. It’s also a way for budding artists to shine and share their gifts. This growing series is hosted by local talent, jazz singer and Americana songwriter, Debbie Briggs.

Thursday
Piano Bar 7p
It’s 7 o’clock on a Thursday Night the regular crowd shuffles in… we’re all in the mood for a melody, so bring all your song requests in! Join Steffi Brill (of Space Monkey Mafia) on select Thursdays for this playful night of song.

Friday
Kicking off the night we have singer-songwriter, Samantha Grimes. 2022 & 2023 Josie Music Award Nominee in the category of “Rising Star”. Also, a multiple-time nominee for ISSA Entertainer of the Year & Songwriter of the Year Best of the Valley awards three years in a row in the Midwest.
Tommy Bentz will join us at 9:30p Tommy is a powerhouse in the Blues Community and fans enjoy his unique style that peppers in influences of jazz, rock, bluegrass, and newgrass. Don’t miss his epic return to the kj’s stage. Always a fan favorite. We hope you will join us!

Saturday
Jessie Street Band 5p & Saturday Night Jazz 8p
Two great shows on Saturday.
Jessie Street Band at 5p Take a trip down memory lane with this nostalgia filled show, featuring songs from the 60’s and 70’s, new interpretations of well-loved pop songs cooked-up by this group of jazz musicians. Included are songs by Dylan, Beatles, Cher, Jim Croce, Paul Simon, Pink, Katy Perry and more…
Next up, 8p A special evening-length holiday performance for the Saturday Night Jazz series by new large ensemble, The Blue Ox Jazz Orchestra. Directed by Jack Schabert

Sunday
Ben Cook-Feltz Holiday Show 5p
Celebrated Minneapolis musician Ben Cook-Feltz returns to KJ’s Hideaway on December 10, with a night of musical merriment and seasonal celebration! Cook-Feltz will perform songs from his 2020 release Merry BCF-ing Christmas, as well as other holiday chestnuts and slightly less-expected numbers, with a little help from the BCF Band (featuring members of the Federales, the Wild Colonial Bhoys, Turn Turn Turn and more). There will be special guest appearances by several artists and friends, including Jillian Rae, Leslie Rich, Becky Schlegel and other surprise guests. 100% of the event’s proceeds will be donated to Rein In Sarcoma, a nonprofit offering support and resources to those affected by sarcoma cancers.

Event Spotlight
Red Carpet New Year’s Eve 9:30p
It’s a Red Carpet Night as Chad Johnson and the Minnesota Transplants return to kj’s Hideaway, the coolest underground hot spot in St. Paul, Minnesota! Walk the red carpet and welcome in 2024 in style with great food and drinks, music by Chad Johnson and a whole lot of laughter and fun. You are welcome to dress up in your finest for this red carpet event. BUT, come on, This is Chad Johnson and the MN-T’s. So you be YOU! If sweat pants and Converse make you feel most like you on NYE, then hellllllls yes, wear ’em and rock that red carpet!
THERE WILL ONLY BE 100 TICKETS SOLD, so don’t wait until you find your outfit to get those tickts. Grab ’em up now and come be amongst friends, old and new at KJ’s Hideaway for New Year’s Eve!
Celebrate the Season!

Spotlight on Holiday Shows
December 2023

Give the gift of Live Music
Gift Cards Available- Buy $100 get $25 free

Holiday Sing Along Event
Starting Jan 1st… New Year, New Things

$15 Food and Drink Minimum
Ticketed Shows only
Starting Jan 1st we will be be implementing a $15 food and drink minimum at all ticketed shows. We appreciate your support of our small business and the enthusiastic presence of our ticket buyers! That said, we keep very little (if any) of that cover charge you just paid. In fact, the majority of those funds go directly to the Artist. We keep ourselves in business by selling food and drink. Your support is vital to our mission of connecting musicians with the local music loving community and providing valuable resources to them whilst bringing you top tier entertainment 5 days a week. …More info announced soon!

Saturday Night Jazz
Going bi-weekly, but still Jazz on Saturdays
Our Saturday Night Jazz Series headed up by Steve Kenny will be going bi-weekly starting in January. Showtimes are still at 8p. Steve Kenny has done an excellent job curating this rich series and bringing you the latest and greatest in post Bebop era jazz and also new original jazz in the Twin Cities. We are wanting to build on this and expand our jazz offerings on the alternating Saturday nights (also at 8p). This January, kj’s will be starting an alternate jazz series focusing on Traditional Jazz, Hot Club, Vocal Jazz, and other Vintage stylings on the other Saturdays.

Open Mic & Piano Bar
Alternating bi-weekly Wed. starting January
Starting in January we will be consolidating our open mic and piano bar nights to Wednesdays at 7p on a rotating bi-weekly schedule. Our first piano bar of the New Year will be on Jan 3rd and our first open mic of the new year will be on Jan 10th and we will stay on an alternating bi-weekly schedule. More details and full schedule released soon!
FAQ
What is your location?
408 St Peter Street
St Paul, MN 55102
lower level of the Historic Hamm Building
What are your hours?
Wednesday 4 PM – Close
Thursday 5 PM – Close
Friday and Saturday 5 PM – Close
Check Schedule for Sunday Shows
What is is the story with food and drink?
We offer a variety of delicious lite fare options including appetizers, desserts, and small entree items such as our trio of street style tacos. Our menu rotates seasonally and we do have a handful of vegetarian options such as hummus, bruschetta, and more! Note we also have a full bar featuring craft cocktails, beer and wine. We do have N/A options available including Liftbridge Rootbeer on tap, N/A beer, mocktails, and coke products.
kj’s hideaway
Food Menu
Potstickers
$8
Chips & Salsa
$7
Tots
$8
Hummus & Veggies
$11
Charcuterie
$20
Smoked Salmon Plate
$16
Tenders & Tots
$14
Crab Cakes
$15
“Off the Beet” Salad
$14
CROSTINIS
Pesto Crostini
$11
Bruschetta Crostini
$11
TACOS
Carnitas
$12
Chicken Tinga
$12
DESSERTS
$6-$11
Of possible interest…

Guests VIP experience. An annual membership program for those interested in supporting original music and participating in exclusive member events. This program will consist of regular benefits and special member’s only events. $275.00 (plus tax)

Artist Discounts
Join the club! Starting in January, working Musicians, can enjoy discounted drinks, food, and discount admission when you register as a kj’s artist. Full announcement coming soon. Inquire within… or email
debbie@kjshideaway.com

Talent Booking Inquiries
Are you interested in playing at kj’s? Great! REACH OUT HERE:
Jazz and Singer Songwriter/other:
debbie@kjshideaway.com
note, Steve Kenny books Saturday Night Jazz series separately.
Country/Americana:
info@debbiekjshideaway.com
Blues/Tribute/Pop/EDM/RnB:
owners@kjshideaway.com
Album Reviews (below) …
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‘About Last Night’ – Leslie Vincent
“About Last Night” – Album by Leslie Vincent Review by Joslyn Danielson Femme-crooner and vocal powerhouse, Leslie Vincent, is gearing up to release her second full-length album, “About Last […] Read more
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Chad Johnson and the MN-T’s – Minnesota to New Mexico
Minnesota to New Mexico- by Chad Johnson Released Feb 2023 Album review written by Joslyn Danielson Jan 2023 Come Feb 2023, “From Minnesota To New Mexico” will become the 7th […] Read more
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The Foxgloves – Mama Was a Bandit
The Foxgloves – “Mama Was A Bandit” Album Review by Joslyn Danielson Released: 9/23/22 Written: 9/19/22 The Foxgloves, a folk band composed of 6 women, take the stage with toe-tapping […] Read more
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The Good Time Gals – Whiskey Kisses
“Whiskey Kisses” Album Review Album by The Good Time Gals. Released 8/14/22. Review by Joslyn Danielson. Written 8/11/22. Sultry is the word that comes to mind over and over while […] Read more
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Red Eye Ruby – The Ruby EP
Red Eye Ruby – Ruby EP Released 7/29/22 Album review by Joslyn Danielson Written 7/24/22 Red Eye Ruby re-emerges post Covid with an all new backing band and a voice […] Read more
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Space Monkey Mafia – Banned From California
Space Monkey Mafia- “Banned From California” Album Review by Joslyn Danielson Released: 5/6/2022 Written: 6/23/2022 An explosion of ska enters the local music scene with the newly released album, “Banned […] Read more
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Artist Spotlight… Save the date!

JAN 12 • 7:30p
Kevin Burt & Big Medicine. Ken Valdez Record Release w/Erin McCawley’s Street Band- this incredible line up will take place in the Park Square Theater space nextdoor to kj’s! (same building access) This theatrical debut kj’s event will be a night to remember!
Don’t miss it!! Get your tickets!

SPECIAL 2p SUNDAY FEB. JAZZ RESIDENCY
Burning Blue Rain featuring bright young jazz artists bringing in rotating guests from Cornbread Harris to Joyann Parker to Nikki Lemire and more!
See the full line up on FB events! Tickets available now!

DEC 29 • 6:30p
Jenna Jane, delivering originality and outlaw style, don’t miss this trailblazing Country Music artist! This is a special limited edition event.
Tickets on sale now!
kj’s hideaway
(651)-500-8497
info@kjshideaway.com
408 St Peter Street
St Paul, MN 55102
Lower level of Historic Hamm Building
Contact us
Questions, comments or requests? Feel free to reach out, we’d love to hear from you.
408 St Peter Street • Saint Paul, MN 55102
info@kjshideaway.com
(651) 500 8497
HOURS *Sundays hours vary based on show schedules
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Thursday
- 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Friday
- 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Saturday
- 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Sunday
- 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm