Bunker's Bar and Grill hosts some good local live music for Minnepolis/St. Paul. It is located on Washington Ave, between Downtown Mpls and North Minneapolis. This place is a "hole in the wall" in... More

Bunker's Bar and Grill hosts some good local live music for Minnepolis/St. Paul. It is located on Washington Ave, between Downtown Mpls and North Minneapolis. This place is a "hole in the wall" in terms of decor or style, but if you want a come as you are type of place, it's a good place to check out. They do get some good musicians in here. They most always do have a cover charge. They do have a small lot, or there is street parking. I have not tried the food, though I wouldn't expect anything outstanding on that front; I really do believe this place is more about the beer and the music.
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I now have a new favorite thing to do on Monday nights - go to Bunker's and listen to some incredible live music. Friends have been telling me about this music hot spot for some time, but I finally... More

I now have a new favorite thing to do on Monday nights - go to Bunker's and listen to some incredible live music. Friends have been telling me about this music hot spot for some time, but I finally went this past Monday. My friend and I paid the five dollar cover and then grabbed a stool at the bar. A quick glance around showed a broad mix of people (think musician types, suburban housewives, bar industry types, college kids, etc.) who were all there to listen to some of the best funk/r&b around. The group was called The Combo and they've been playing this same gig for over ten years - and once they started playing you knew why. They were incredible! People started dancing and by their second set the entire bar was packed (on a Monday night, no less). They covered diverse music from Chaka Khan to David Bowie to originals, and rocked every single tune. I'm sorry I didn't go see them sooner, but there's nothing like making up for lost time.
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