# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ben Cook-Felz Vinyl Release Show with Special Guest Matthew French
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Semi-beloved songwriter and pianist Ben Cook-Feltz is marking 20 years of Twin Cities music making with a vinyl best-of, and a special one-time performance at MetroNOME Brewing. Cook-Feltz will play music spanning his entire catalog, including songs he has very rarely performed, as well as new music and fan favorites (such as his morose cover of Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville”). Rather than bring his full band, Cook-Feltz will instead perform mostly solo piano-and-voice, joined occasionally by trusted musical friends Cole Mickelson, Andy Schuster, Peter Remiger and more. The event will celebrate the release of Ben There Done That, a limited-edition vinyl Best Of. His good friend and fellow songwriter Matthew French will also play a short set. The show promises to be a night of stories, camaraderie, merriment, and more tuneful music than you can shake a stick at. Presuming you wanted to shake a stick at music. Which, fine. It is still a free country.

Ben Cook-Feltz Bio
Described by Iowa Public Radio as "Paul Simon singing songs about broken hearts and pants," Ben Cook-Feltz is a singer, songwriter, keyboardist and occasional drummer. Combining observational, subtly quirky lyrics with melodies that hearken back to the classic sounds of the 60′s and 70′s, he has been entertaining and confusing audiences throughout the Midwest (but mostly Minnesota) as a dynamic performer, whether playing solo, with his crackerjack band, or supporting some of the finest regional talent (Mother Banjo, Haley E Rydell, Jaspar Lepak). His most recent record, Cook-Feltz Sings Son of Schmilsson, was released in August 2025 and was hailed as “expertise and precision at its finest; art with a limitless sense of fun” (Adventures in Americana). When not indulging in his rockstar delusions, Cook-Feltz is a devoted father, cycling enthusiast and lifelong Godzilla fan.

Matthew French Bio
Matthew French is an evocative singer-songwriter hailing from the heartland of America, whose music intertwines the heartfelt storytelling of Americana with the unmistakable spirit of rock. Drawing inspiration from legendary artists such as Tom Petty and contemporary troubadour David Ramirez, French crafts songs that resonate deeply with listeners, blending poignant lyrics with memorable melodies. His most recent record, Down The Line, was released in March 2026.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-paul/ben-cook-felz-vinyl-release-show-with-special-guest-matthew-french/200030433747916
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, trips-adventures, performances, sports, fine-arts, cycling, live-music, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: St Paul
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 385 N Broadway St Suite 104, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55101
- **lat**: 44.95051
- **long**: -93.08562
- **full address**: 385 N Broadway St Suite 104, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55101, 385 Broadway St, St Paul, MN 55101, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ben Cook-Felz Vinyl Release Show with Special Guest Matthew French being held?
  - **A:** Ben Cook-Felz Vinyl Release Show with Special Guest Matthew French takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 385 N Broadway St Suite 104, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55101, 385 Broadway St, St Paul, MN 55101, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ben Cook-Felz Vinyl Release Show with Special Guest Matthew French?
  - **A:** Ben Cook-Felz Vinyl Release Show with Special Guest Matthew French is organized by MetroNOME Brewery.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ben Cook-Felz Vinyl Release Show with Special Guest Matthew French 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 St Paul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ben Cook-Felz Vinyl Release Show with Special Guest Matthew French sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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