BEST BLUES BAR

Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Club

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Famous Dave's BBQ and Blues

3001 Hennepin Ave. S

Minneapolis, MN

612.822.9900

http://www.famousdaves.com

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It's always seemed a bit incongruous to find the area's best blues bands at a chain restaurant tucked away in the corner of an Uptown shopping mall. But there's nothing quite like listening to the whine of an electric guitar crying the blues from the stage at Famous Dave's in Calhoun Square, and with live music every night and consistent bookings of everything from local acts to national blues stars like Johnny Rawls and Big John Dickerson, there are plenty of opportunities to do so. The relaxed atmosphere allows the crowd and musicians to mingle between sets, giving the restaurant a neighborhood block party feel. The fun starts around 8 or 9 p.m. on weeknights and around 6 p.m. on weekends. The crowds are large, so get there early to find a seat.

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  • BEST COLUMNIST (1)
    2008-12-18 19:29:18
    I was Patrick's sports editor at the St. Paul papers in the early 1980s and it was one of my...
  • BEST STRIP CLUB (1)
    2008-12-16 10:53:25
    What the hell are you recommending here? This place sounds more like a club for gentlemen. Is...
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    2008-11-03 15:38:20
    Barbette's used to be good; i would say they peaked in 2004. Since then, they have been going...
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    2008-11-01 20:07:22
    wow i am stumped this gut is just plain not funny and a real dipsh-t if you were to ask...
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    2008-10-22 19:52:07
    Shouls have have been Best Band award!

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