kj's hideaway • Saint Paul, MN • Contemporary Speakeasy & Music Venue

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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!