Upcoming Events

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  • Sun
    21
    Jan
    2024

    John Penny at Palmers Bar with West Bank Social Club

    8pm-11pm

    Palmers Bar • 500 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis, MN55454

    John Penny performs with The West Bank Social Club, at America's favorite dive, Palmers Bar. A glorious dive it is with great music across the week and hip audiences that show great appreciation for music. A great place to see and be seen.

  • Tue
    13
    Feb
    2024

    Mardi Gras at Mr. Paul's Supper Club with West Bank Social Club

    Mr Paul's Supper Club • 3917 Market Street, Edina MN 55424 •  612-259-8614

    John Penny Performs another one with the uproarious New Orleans influenced crowd-thrilling brass band, The West Bank Social Club, at Mr Paul's Supper Club. This gig is on Mardi Gras Night.

  • Sat
    17
    Feb
    2024

    John Penny is at The Midtown Global Market

    Noon - 2:00PM

    MIdtown global Market 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 • 612-872-4041

    John Penny performs solo with a his Virtual Band backed by a diverse palette of specially crafted music tracks.

  • Sun
    18
    Feb
    2024

    John Penny at Palmers Bar with West Bank Social Club

    8pm-11pm

    Palmers Bar • 500 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis, MN55454

    John Penny performs with The West Bank Social Club, at America's favorite dive, Palmers Bar. A glorious dive it is with great music across the week and hip audiences that show great appreciation for music. A great place to see and be seen.

  • Fri
    15
    Mar
    2024

    House Concert with Blues Legend Cornbread Harris

    7 PM

    Musicians Corner House Concerts • Dan and Kathy Mathews - Hosts • 1550 Wild Ridge Ct N • Newport, MN 55055

    Please RSVP to: musicianscornerhouseconcerts@gmail.com or https://f2fsubscriptions.wufoo.com/forms/mz1plvr1af2vdp/ • Suggested Donation: $20+

  • Sun
    17
    Mar
    2024

    John Penny at Palmers Bar with West Bank Social Club

    8pm-11pm

    Palmers Bar • 500 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis, MN55454

    John Penny performs with The West Bank Social Club, at America's favorite dive, Palmers Bar. A glorious dive it is with great music across the week and hip audiences that show great appreciation for music. A great place to see and be seen.

  • Sun
    21
    Apr
    2024

    John Penny at Palmers Bar with West Bank Social Club

    8pm-11pm

    Palmers Bar • 500 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis, MN55454

    John Penny performs with The West Bank Social Club, at America's favorite dive, Palmers Bar. A glorious dive it is with great music across the week and hip audiences that show great appreciation for music. A great place to see and be seen.

  • Fri
    03
    May
    2024

    A Look Bacharach with RetroFizz

    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

    Second annual “A Look Bacharach” , featuring a who’s who lineup of special guests singing Bacharach hits including John Penny, Chan Poling, Prudence Johnson, Becky Schlegel, Cindy Lawson, Arne Fogel, and more.

  • Sat
    18
    May
    2024

    John Penny is at The Midtown Global Market

    Noon - 2:00PM

    MIdtown global Market 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 • 612-872-4041

    John Penny performs solo with a his Virtual Band backed by a diverse palette of specially crafted music tracks.

  • Sun
    19
    May
    2024

    John Penny at Palmers Bar with West Bank Social Club

    8pm-11pm

    Palmers Bar • 500 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis, MN55454

    John Penny performs with The West Bank Social Club, at America's favorite dive, Palmers Bar. A glorious dive it is with great music across the week and hip audiences that show great appreciation for music. A great place to see and be seen.

  • Sun
    16
    Jun
    2024

    John Penny at Palmers Bar with West Bank Social Club

    8pm-11pm

    Palmers Bar • 500 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis, MN55454

    John Penny performs with The West Bank Social Club, at America's favorite dive, Palmers Bar. A glorious dive it is with great music across the week and hip audiences that show great appreciation for music. A great place to see and be seen.

  • Fri
    21
    Jun
    2024

    John Penny and the Virtuels at Rhythms in the North Celebration

    7:00PM - 8:00PM

    Midtown Global Market (MGM) 920 E. Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407

    John Penny performs original World Jazz with a his virtual Band. The virtual band of backing tracks brings a diversity of accompanying textures to Pennys' music with influences that include South American, African, and cinematic music.

    Full event Info:  Friday, June 21, 12:00PM - 8:00PM the day of the summer solstice, Alliance Française, in partnership with Douala Soul Collective, we will celebrate Fête de la Musique, newly called Rhythms in the North! Midtown Global Market will be hosting various local musicians from Noon-8pm in center court as we kick off the event in Minneapolis.
    Featuring:
    Wenso Ashby  •  Charmin and Shapira  •  The Debbie Briggs Duo  •  Matt Jennings  •  Jamela Pettiford  •  John Penny and more!

     
  • Sat
    29
    Jun
    2024

    John Penny is at The Midtown Global Market

    Noon - 2:00PM

    MIdtown global Market 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 • 612-872-4041

    John Penny performs solo with a his Virtual Band backed by a diverse palette of specially crafted music tracks.

  • Sun
    21
    Jul
    2024

    John Penny at Palmers Bar with West Bank Social Club

    8pm-11pm

    Palmers Bar • 500 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis, MN55454

    John Penny performs with The West Bank Social Club, at America's favorite dive, Palmers Bar. A glorious dive it is with great music across the week and hip audiences that show great appreciation for music. A great place to see and be seen.

  • Wed
    31
    Jul
    2024

    John Penny and the Virtuels at Westcott Library

    6:00PM -7:00PM

    1340 Wescott Rd, Eagan, MN 55123

     

    John Penny performs original World Jazz with a his virtual Band (The Virtuels), He will also speak to Jazz and its creation. The virtual band of backing tracks brings a diversity of accompanying textures to Pennys' music with influences that include South American, African, and cinematic music.

  • Wed
    07
    Aug
    2024

    Park/Terrace Neighborhood Night Out Celebration - private event

    6:30 - 9pm

    Park/Terrace Neighborhood Golden Valley MN

     

     

    The West Bank Social Club performs for Park/Terrace Neighborhood.

  • Sun
    18
    Aug
    2024

    John Penny at Palmers Bar with West Bank Social Club

    8pm-11pm

    Palmers Bar • 500 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis, MN55454

    John Penny performs with The West Bank Social Club, at America's favorite dive, Palmers Bar. A glorious dive it is with great music across the week and hip audiences that show great appreciation for music. A great place to see and be seen.

  • Wed
    28
    Aug
    2024

    John Penny Performs at Lake Harriet Bandshell Minneapolis

    7:00 - 8:30PM

    Lake Harriet Bandshell • 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55409

    At the beautiful Lake Harriet Bandshell John Penny presents his solo singer-songwriter-guitarist show with original World Jazz instrumentals and vocals. As he performs as a one person act on this big stage, Penny merges with his custom designed backing tracks of interactive virtual instruments that fill it. Audiences will hear this guitar led ”virtual band” with drums, bass, horns, strings, and more. Among other influences, Pennys' original World Jazz is infused with Afro-Cuban, South American, and modern cinematic persuasions. Along with thousands of stage appearances, Penny has a background in creating soundtracks for TV commercials, films, and theater productions. This provides him the tools to translate his musical ideas into diverse virtual "soundscapes".

  • Sun
    15
    Sep
    2024

    John Penny at Palmers Bar with West Bank Social Club

    8pm-11pm

    Palmers Bar • 500 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis, MN55454

    John Penny performs with The West Bank Social Club, at America's favorite dive, Palmers Bar. A glorious dive it is with great music across the week and hip audiences that show great appreciation for music. A great place to see and be seen.

  • Sat
    28
    Sep
    2024

    John Penny is at The Midtown Global Market

    Noon - 2:00PM

    MIdtown global Market 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 • 612-872-4041

    John Penny performs solo with a his Virtual Band backed by a diverse palette of specially crafted music tracks.

  • Sun
    27
    Oct
    2024

    John Penny at Palmers Bar with West Bank Social Club

    8pm-11pm

    Palmers Bar • 500 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis, MN55454

    John Penny performs with The West Bank Social Club, at America's favorite dive, Palmers Bar. A glorious dive it is with great music across the week and hip audiences that show great appreciation for music. A great place to see and be seen.

  • Sun
    03
    Nov
    2024

    John Penny at Palmers Bar with West Bank Social Club

    8pm-11pm

    Palmers Bar • 500 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis, MN55454

    John Penny performs with The West Bank Social Club, at America's favorite dive, Palmers Bar. A glorious dive it is with great music across the week and hip audiences that show great appreciation for music. A great place to see and be seen.

  • Tue
    12
    Nov
    2024

    John Penny at MetroNOME Brewery

    6:00 - 7:00 pm

    MetroNOME Brewery • 385 Broadway St, St Paul, MN 55101

    John Penny is at the MetroNOME Brewery as the performer of the month with the Minnesota Guitar Society. Penny comes as a Jazz guitarist, singer songwriter, and also leader of a virtual band with music soundscapes that he has created to ornament his original songs. The Minnesota Guitar Society promotes the guitar in all its stylistic and cultural diversity through sponsorship of public forums, concerts, and workshops.

  • Sat
    16
    Nov
    2024

    John Penny is at The Midtown Global Market

    Noon - 2:00PM

    MIdtown global Market 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 • 612-872-4041

    John Penny performs solo with a his Virtual Band backed by a diverse palette of specially crafted music tracks.

  • Sat
    07
    Dec
    2024

    Bethel AME Church Iowa City, Iowa

    12PM - 4PM

    Bethel AME Church  •  411 S Governor St, Iowa City, IA 52240

    John Penny entertains and speaks at Bethel AME Church in Iowa City, IA where his father Rev. Fred L. Penny presided for more than for decades. More details to come...