# Event Details - **Event Name**: "Guess What? I Love You" LP/Book Release - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: A night of music and readings devoted to love and healing.About this EventCome celebrate with Mike Maimone, on tour for the release of his 15th album and 1st book, both called, "Guess What? I Love You."Maimone's piano-based bluesy pop/rock music is often compared to Randy Newman, Leon Russell, Tom Waits, and Dr. John.Los Angeles Magazine called his new memoir "an honest, moving account of love, loss and the radical act of staying open to possibility."This show features Mike performing songs from his new album on solo piano, along with a few old favorites and covers. Guiding the audience on an emotional journey, he will also read six short selections from his book. This unforgettable set of words and music will stir the soul of anyone who attends!Doors open at 6, show starts at 7 and runs about 75 minutes. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/70b0a690-93a8-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w1200-h676-dcb8b8b8-gmir.jpg Mike Maimone is a songwriter, pianist, producer and author whose work spans indie rock, piano-driven pop, and deeply personal storytelling. Known for his expressive piano playing and emotionally direct songwriting, Maimone’s music balances melodic craft with lyrical honesty.Originally from Ashtabula, Ohio and now living in Laguna Beach, California (with stops in Chicago, Nashville, and Portland in between), his music and life story are defined by resilience, passion, and authenticity.Mike has averaged over 100 tour dates/year since 2005 as a solo artist, with his trio Mutts, and as a session keyboardist, performing on late night shows, at major festivals, and storied music venues.He is now on tour celebrating the release of "Guess What? I Love You," an album and book companion piece in tribute to his late husband, LGBTQ+ advocate and famed Hollywood publicist Howard Bragman. The album charted on college radio and had songs included on Spotify and Apple Music editorial playlists. The book recieved a recommendation from Kirkus Reviews and has recieved praised from press, New York Times bestselling authors, and readers alike.Find Mike on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, Apple Music, and links to purchase Guess What? I Love You here. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/70e83150-93a8-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:Averaged over 100 tour dates/year since 2005 as a solo artist, with his trio Mutts, and as a session keyboardist.Played Lollapolooza, Riot Fest, Sasquatch!, Summer Camp, and other festivalsPerformed with Stevie Wonder56 independent releases since 2008, including 13 albums, which have sold out of several vinyl and CD pressingsToured supporting Plain White T’s, Blues Traveler, OK Go, M**der By Death, opened for Imagine Dragons, Weezer, Blink 182, JD McPherson, and moreCatalog contains 200 published original songs, including film/TV placements https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/71038180-93a8-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w1200-h514-dcb888a8-gmir.jpg PRESS:“Maimone brings a little queerness to traditionally straight blues-based genres.” - Jenn White, NPR“If searching for a shortcut portmanteau to encompass... Mike Maimone, you could do worse than “Dr. John Grant,” melding the latter’s erudite social X-rays and queer queries with the former’s boisterous barroom piano promenades.” - Nashville Scene Magazine“The man has the keyboard style of Fats Waller and Jerry Lee Lewis combined, and a vocal style that clearly recalls Tom Waits and Warren Zevon.” - Windy City Times“A memoir that speaks true to the overwhelming grief of a cherished time cut short, and to the joy of a richly remembered relationship.” — Kirkus Reviews Verdict: Get it. “An honest, moving account of love, loss and the radical act of staying open to possibility.” — Los Angeles Magazine “A magnificent mixtape of love and loss.” — BookLife Reviews, a division of Publisher’s Weekly https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/711beb80-93a8-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w1158-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-paul/guess-what-i-love-you-lp-book-release/100001994398846638 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, festivals, art, performances, literary-art, summer-camps, pop, kids, lgbt-pride, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-10-04T23:00:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Black Hart of Saint Paul - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 12.51, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Saint Paul - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Black Hart of Saint Paul - **lat**: 44.95604160000001 - **long**: -93.16003289999999 - **full address**: Black Hart of Saint Paul, 1415 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "Guess What? I Love You" LP/Book Release - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b20d1df689aeb7275a1f1594c6c7c1e0cdfa2a1e406ccf40e6c2654b3b026d45-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf2f0f2-gmir.jpg?v=1784376978 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "Guess What? I Love You" LP/Book Release being held? - **A:** "Guess What? I Love You" LP/Book Release takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Black Hart of Saint Paul, 1415 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for "Guess What? I Love You" LP/Book Release? - **A:** "Guess What? I Love You" LP/Book Release is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing "Guess What? I Love You" LP/Book Release? - **A:** "Guess What? I Love You" LP/Book Release is organized by 8eat8 Records. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** "Guess What? I Love You" LP/Book Release is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saint Paul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If "Guess What? I Love You" LP/Book Release sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": ""Guess What? 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