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Paul Metsta in Celebration of “Alphabet Jazz”
March 25, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$25.00 – $65.00
SMA and The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis present the return of The Music & Storyteller Sessions Series to the Twin Cities, offering fans a rich live event experience with some of today’s most prolific voices in music and literature. Don’t miss the second show in the series this Spring – Paul Metsa in celebration of his book Alphabet Jazz: Poetry, Prose, Stories, and Songs on Saturday, March 25 at The Woman’s Club!
This specific show will be two parts. In the first set, Paul will be joined in conversation with music journalist Andrea Swensson, who will also moderate questions from the audience. In the second set, Paul will play solo and will also be joined by his longtime musical compatriots Sonny Earl and Mari Harris.
Tickets are on sale Friday, January 20 at 10AM at suemclean.com and etix.com.
About Paul Metsa
Paul Metsa is a legendary musician and has been called “the other great folk singer from Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range.” He has played over 5,000 professional gigs, has won eight MN Music Awards, released 12 original recording projects, played at and produced hundreds of benefits and hosts a weekly radio and television show. He is currently celebrating his new book, Alphabet Jazz: Poetry, Prose, Stories and Songs; it is a collection of work that was written between 1984-2022. He describes it as “my valentine to the city of Minneapolis, where over 40 years I found inspiration and friendship in every corner of town.” His autobiography, Blue Guitar Highway, will be re-released by University of Minnesota Press in paperback this Spring. Blood in the Tracks: The Minnesota Musicians Behind Dylan’s Masterpiece, which he co-wrote with Rich Shefchik, will also be released by University of Minnesota Press this Spring.
About The Music and Storyteller Sessions
Sue McLean & Associates and The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis present The Music & Storyteller Sessions, offering fans a rich live event experience with some of today’s most prolific voices in music and literature. Audiences will have the unique opportunity to hear the inside stories and inspiring events that have shaped the creative journeys of some of their favorite established and emerging artists.
