Monthly Archives: February 2011

Tonight, February 28, we launch a new series of acoustic blues. This special series will start at 7:00 pm and run until about 10:00…meaning ample opportunity for those who must get up early to hear some wonderful live music, and those who cannot or do not emerge … Continue reading →

Merlins beard! We’ve got an exclusive from County Louth for you tonight. Read on. So: It’s Kilt & Corset Night again–the weekly Friday hoolie during which many of us don the tartans, while right here in the pub some of … Continue reading →

Tonight (Thursday, Feb 24) we’ve got Deano and the Dinosaurs. Their blend of blues and jazz will warm you up. A perfect pair to our pints and pub plates. And speaking of blues…did you read THIS? Awesome.

First up, check out this article about Mike Lynch of the Mercs. He’s a fantastic painter, but Merlins regulars know him best, perhaps, for his music. The Southwest Minneapolis Patch has published a nice article about Mike’s musical work, and … Continue reading →

NEW FEATURE EVENT! PAPA JOHN KOLSTAD’S ACOUSTIC BLUES SERIES The Twin Cities have had a national reputation for great blues for over 40 years. In the 60’s this was a creative center for the acoustic, down home, prewar blues. The … Continue reading →