April 27 - Healthfinders Spring Gala

Join Ile du Berceau at the Grand Event Center in Northfield, MN on April 27th for the 2013 Healthfinders Spring Gala.  Our ensemble for this event will feature Martha Larson (cello, vocals), Mike Hildebrandt (violin), Mark Kreitzer (guitar), Paul Ousley (bass), and Daniel Groll (drums).  Ile du Berceau will play during the silent auction at 5:00 p.m. and dinner will follow at 7:00 p.m. Make reservations by April 22nd by contacting Jane Clifford at 507-301-5142 or clifford.jane@healthfindersmn.org.  See you there! 

Robert Bell - tonight at the Rueb Upstairs!

Our Northfield gypsy jazz jam sessions continue with a visit from Robert Bell, founder of the Twin Cities Hot Club.  Mr. Bell is also a regular member of the esteemed Cafe Accordion Orchestra and will perform this month as a featured artist with the Fort Worth Symphony.  Tonight he'll be right here in Northfield - leading our third jam session and passing on a few tips from the pros.  Don't miss out!  Jam sessions are open to all instruments and abilities, bring your instrument or just come to listen.  7-9 p.m. at the Rueb N Stein, 503 Division Street, Northfield MN.

From the Northwoods to Northfield: Welcome, Sam!

Northfield's gypsy jazz jam session series continues with a visit from Sam Miltich of the Clearwater Hot Club.  In addition to traveling the world to share his love of gypsy jazz, Sam has been featured on NPR weekend edition plus Minnesota's own MPR's Jazz Connection and Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion.  This is one jam session you won't want to miss.  Tonight 7 p.m. at the Rueb!  503 Division Street. Northfield, MN

Mark Kreitzer to Kick Off Gypsy Jazz Jam Series

Join the first of four gypsy jazz jam sessions coming to Northfield Minnesota.  Each session will be led by a ​well-known local musician who will demonstrate basic rhythm and improvisation skills in a casual, community setting.   Our first session will feature Mark Kreitzer, Instructor in American Folk Instruments at Carleton College.  Mark is an experienced gypsy jazz veteran, appearing regularly with the Clearwater Hot Club, Mill City Hot Club and Twin Cities Hot Club.  All sessions will take place 7-9 p.m. at the Rueb Upstairs, 503 Division Street in Northfield, MN.  All instruments and abilities welcome!