Mill City Hot Club plays music that was first popularized in the1930s by Quintette du Hot Club de France with guitarist Django Reinhardt, violinist Stephan Grappelli, and other popular musicians of the day. In keeping with this spirit of collaboration, on some nights we are an acoustic ensemble with guitar, upright bass, and violin; other times, we have electric guitar, clarinet, saxophone, and drums. Many of the Twin Cities’ best musicians come together to play this jazz manouche music, which is eclectic, fun, entertaining, and nostalgic.
Band members:
Dean Harrington - guitar Gary Schulte - violin Steve Pikal - upright bass
