# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Twin Cities DJANGOFEST - SOLD OUT! - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Twin Cities DJANGOFEST - SOLD OUT! --- Featuring Hot Club of Minnesota, Twin Cities Hot Club, Hot Club Mania, Parisota Hot Club, The Red Hot Django Peppers, Reynold Trio, Ryan Picone Quartet featuring Patrick Harison and Sam Skavnak Plus a special string section performance by Gary Schulte, Tessa Nichols - Meade, Daniel Lentz and Alissa Jacobsen --- Friday, July 24 The Hook and Ladder Theater Doors 5:00pm :: Music 6:00pm :: 21+ ---- Reserved Seat (First 2 Rows): $37 ADV (Box Office) / $41 ADV (Online) / $45 DOOR General Admission: $23 ADV (Box-Office) / $26 ADV (Online) / $30 DOOR (Includes Sales Tax, CC Processing Fee, Facility, & Ticketing Fees) ------ BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com NO REFUNDS --- The Twin Cities Djangofest is an event that brings together all the various legendary Django Reinhardt style musicians in the Twin Cities to one stage. --- This festival will showcase local legends and artists such as, Gary Schulte, Ryan Picone, Sam Miltich, Rob Henry, Robert Bell, Glen Helgeson, Reynold Philipsek, Daniel Lentz, Matthew Miltich, Clint Hoover, Alissa Jacobsen, Matt Blake, Sam Skavnak, Stan Ponkin, Ian Stenlund, Patrick Harison, Matt Peterson, Tessa Nichols - Meade, Steve Pikal, Jay Epstein, Sean Roderick and Matt Senjem. --- Come celebrate with the talent in our own community, and come hear the music of the legendary guitarist, Django Reinhardt from the Twin Cities best. --- Ryan Picone Quartet featuring Patrick Harison and Sam Skavnak 6pm The Ryan Picone Quartet has become a creative force in the Twin Cities’ jazz scene, blending a deep Hot Club Jazz tradition with a modern, global sensibility. A devoted acolyte of the celebrated guitarist Stéphane Wrembel, Ryan’s music is rooted in the spirit of Django Reinhardt, yet the quartet often ventures into other old world and new world musical landscapes. --- Reynold Trio 6:45pm Reynold D. Philipsek has been a professional musician since he was fourteen years old. He has appeared on nearly fifty recordings either under his own name or in support of other artists. His work as a jazz guitarist has been favorably reviewed in Guitar Player Magazine, Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Vintage Guitar, Billboard and Down Beat. -- The Red Hot Django Peppers (7:25pm) are a fiery Twin Cities–based Hot Club band keeping the spirit of Django Reinhardt alive while adding their own spark to the tradition. Led by guitarist Ryan Picone—an acolyte of world-renowned guitarist Stéphane Wrembel—the group features the dynamic interplay of guitarist Ian Stenlund, the soaring violin of Daniel Lentz, and the driving pulse of bassist Sean Roderick. Together, they create a sound that’s at once timeless and fresh, blending dazzling virtuosity with irresistible swing. -- Parisota Hot Club 8:05pm Formed in 2001... Original intention in getting together to explore the music of Django Reinhardt... First official date as Parisota Hot Club at Brasserie Zinc in Minneapolis Feb. 7 2002... At this time, it was the first Hot Club of the 2000's devoted to the jazz stylings of Reinhardt and violinist Stephan Grappelli to appear on the Mpls./St. Paul music scene. It has since become the longest running Hot Club locally in the Twin Cities. The name Parisota is a blend of two locations; Paris, hometown of original PHC violinist and founding member Raphaël Fraisse and the group's home base, Minnesota. -- Hot Club Mania Quartet (8:45pm), a Twin Cities-based swing jazz band, performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as Gypsy Jazz, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. Originating in Paris in the early 1930s, the ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories of the swing jazz era, and for all an opportunity to nod, tap, or hit the dance floor. -- The Twin Cities Hot Club (TCHC) (9:25pm) represents Minnesota in the burgeoning revival of gypsy jazz originally popularized by Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France. They recreate not only the famous la pompe that distinguishes this romantic brand of acoustic jazz but also gypsy bossanova, musette, bolero, and swing. TCHC perform this timeless deep-rooted music that is physical, alive and speaks directly to the heart. -- Gary’s Sweet Chorus 10:05pm Special String Section Arrangement with all festival Violinist - Tessa Nichols - Meade, Daniel Lentz and Alissa Jacobsen. Gary Schulte is a violinist and performance composer to whom Stephane Grappelli gave his most sincere blessing. A veteran of "A Prairie Home Companion", he has done everything from classical improvisation with harpsichord master Layton James to the avante garde with David Byrne. Sought after as a jazz violinist, he has gigged with some of the greatest artists of the Gypsy Jazz genre, including guitarist legend Dorado Schmitt. He is also known for his work in the Black Gospel tradition, and for his unaccompanied solo violin performances in which he takes a story or image and creates a spontaneous composition in front of a live audience. --- Hot Club of Minnesota 10:30pm The Hot Club of Minnesota brings together Gary Schulte, Ryan Picone, Sam Miltich, Rob Henry, Robert Bell, Glen Helgeson, Reynold Philipsek, Daniel Lentz, Matthew Miltich, Clint Hoover, Alissa Jacobsen, Matt Blake, Sam Skavnak, Stan Ponkin, Ian Stenlund, Patrick Harison, Matt Peterson, Tessa Nichols - Meade, Steve Pikal, Jay Epstein, Sean Roderick and Matt Senjem for an orchestral experience of the music of Django Reinhardt. --- This year’s schedule: 5:00pm- Doors 6:00pm - RPQ with Patty and Sam 6:45pm - Reynold Trio 7:25pm - The Red Hot Django Peppers 8:05pm - Parisota Hot Club 8:45pm - Hot Club Mania 9:25pm - Twin Cities Hot Club 10:05pm - Gary’s Sweet Chorus 10:30pm - Hot Club of Minnesota - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/the-twin-cities-djangofest-sold-out/200029924511110 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, art, performances, live-music, theatre, jazz - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 144 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Minneapolis - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: The Hook and Ladder Event Center - **lat**: 44.9479 - **long**: -93.2345 - **full address**: The Hook and Ladder Event Center, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406-1987, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Twin Cities DJANGOFEST - SOLD OUT! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/13f45bac9ae78aa82e12b4ebb2a29b430a899aba00b6be7983441162bb876132-rimg-w1200-h675-dc437d91-gmir?v=1784880457 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Twin Cities DJANGOFEST - SOLD OUT! being held? - **A:** The Twin Cities DJANGOFEST - SOLD OUT! takes place on Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Hook and Ladder Event Center, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406-1987, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Twin Cities DJANGOFEST - SOLD OUT!? - **A:** The Twin Cities DJANGOFEST - SOLD OUT! is organized by The Hook and Ladder Event Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Twin Cities DJANGOFEST - SOLD OUT! is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Minneapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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