Guitarist, vocalist, good dude! Billy Johnson is a singer/songwriter. He was the lead singer for The Hillcats and Billy Johnson’s Roadshow. As a solo artist he plays everything from Prince to Dylan to originals. Roots, rock, pop, soul, and old country.

Tony puts his own unique twist on a huge catalog of classic acoustic songs.

Matt McAllister is a musician based out of Minneapolis. Utilizing his talents and a looper pedal, he is able to create a sonic landscape that is pleasing to the ear. He plays a wide range of styles that are sure to catch your ear from the 60's to today. Folk, Classic Rock, bluegrass old country and even reggae.

The Jugsluggers are a string band trio playing a wide variety of styles. We play everything from bluegrass, to country, to swing, to rockabilly, to Appalachian fiddle tunes to jazz standards. We focus on picking and harmony singing.

Life On A String is an acoustic-based duo that puts its own twist on country, rock, and blues classics!  This is one crew the fans can’t get enough of! Not too loud, but not too soft—they play it chill, but rock it up, too!

Growing up in a small town in Wisconsin, Karina was always a fan of live music. She loved the rush it gave her to go to a concert. She loved singing in her shower, behind the wheel of her car and of course in church and school choir, but never alone. In 2016, right before Karina's mother passed away, her mom asked her to make a promise. The promise was to keep singing music; live, in the shower, in the car, but loud enough so people could always hear. After Karina's mom passed away, she knew she had to fulfill this promise so she started singing at local restaurants and fighting all of her nerves. Now Karina sings in multiple bands, duos and does solo shows with her entire heart and always her mom in her mind. She plays  anything from Miranda Lambert, Glen Campbell, Imagine Dragons all the way to Bonnie Rait. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to watch her journey unfold.

Last Picked String is a Bluegrass and Americana group that has played a number of gigs at Fat Pants to date! They love the vibe, the people, and of course, the beer! One of our favorite acts, and according them, we’re one of their favorite venues! Stop by for a pint and enjoy the show.

Rob Meany is best known as the leader of the band Terramara, a Minneapolis jazz-rock quartet with a sound akin to Steely Dan meets Ben Folds. As a solo artist, Rob plays an entertaining mix of original and popular songs in a similar style. Along with his own songs, chosen from a catalog spanning four full-length records, he plays classics by the Beatles, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Billy Joel, Oasis, Tears For Fears, Queen, Prince, Steve Winwood, Hall & Oates, James Taylor, Bruce Hornsby, Van Morrison, Coldplay, John Mayer and many more…

Johntourage is an amplified acoustic entertainer who's been serving up gritty and gratifying Southern & Classic rock for over a decade. His show conjures up fun musical memories of bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Eddie Money, Waylon and Willie Kiss and Brad Paisley. His classy southern stage attire shows it's the real deal. He's personable; he loves his fans and they love him back. One event coordinator says Johntourage is "one of the hardest working musicians I know. Keep him in mind if you want professional, solo live music in the Twin Cities area."

Melissa Schulz is a classically trained pianist and singer performing crowd-pleasing covers in genres of pop, rock, and country spanning the decades. She brings her keyboard with drum tracks, plenty of witty banter, and is happy to take your song requests!

Dan Ferstenou is a singer and guitarist living in Saint Paul. As a solo artist, Dan performs a variety of memorable acoustic songs spanning from the 1960’s up to today.

Scott Wilcox is a professional musician from Wisconsin. He has sang on Oprah Winfrey, won the Bob Dylan Songwriting Award twice, and in a Superbowl commercial with Seal. He plays a mix of country rock and blues from the 60s till now plus his award winning originals.

Kid Dakota is the musical moniker of Darren Jackson. A fixture on the Minneapolis music scene for more than two decades, Darren founded two critically-acclaimed bands (Kid Dakota and The Hopefuls, aka The Olympic Hopefuls), released ten albums, and won three Minnesota Music Awards, including “Artist of the Year.” He has headlined nearly every venue in the Twin Cities metro area, including First Avenue, the Fitzgerald Theater, and Orchestra Hall, and has toured extensively in the United States and Europe, sharing stages with rock and roll icons such as Soul Asylum and The Cars as well as indie rock stalwarts like LOW and Trampled by Turtles. He has also scored a film starring Mickey Rourke and Frieda Pinto and had songs placed in television shows such as Num3ers and The O.C.

In addition to crafting some of the most unique music to come out of the Midwest in recent decades, Darren also performs a carefully curated selection of covers that pay homage to the best in classic country (i.e., Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, George Strait, etc.), classic rock (The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, etc.), 80’s college rock (R.E.M., The Replacements, Violent Femmes, The Cure, etc.), and modern indie/alternative (Wilco, The Shins, Nirvana, Weezer, etc.).

Wide variety acoustic lounge music, rock, blues, oldies, vintage country

Matt McAllister is a musician based out of Minneapolis. Utilizing his talents and a looper pedal, he is able to create a sonic landscape that is pleasing to the ear. He plays a wide range of styles that are sure to catch your ear from the 60's to today. Folk, Classic Rock, bluegrass old country and even reggae.

Brady Wrede is a sixth-generation singer and songwriter from the Sioux Falls, SD area. He has been playing locally and regionally for the past several years. Meanwhile, he has recorded and released a full-length album and two EPs, most recently his EP, Light.

Brady performs his original music, which consists of indie folk and pop influences. In addition, he covers artists like Vance Joy, Matchbox Twenty, The Lumineers, Johnny Cash, and more. His goal is really to engage the crowd and find ways to make well-known songs unique and new.

Folk band playing an assortment of traditional and modern celtic, sea shanties, and pub songs!

Severio Mancieri is a regional touring musician based in Duluth, MN. With over 250 shows the past 2 years, and being hailed as a guitar virtuoso, this up and comer is a show you won't want to miss.

Up-and-coming Twin Cities musician Ryan McGlennen will be performing live! Drawing from a background in classical piano, Ryan brings a unique flair to classic and contemporary songs that all audiences are sure to love. He describes the music he plays as "hit singles from past and present." Artists such as Tom Petty, U2, Oasis, Ed Sheeran, Weezer, Fleetwood Mac, Radiohead, Taylor Swift, Dave Matthews Band, Post Malone, Neil Young, and many more!

Shane Martin is quickly becoming one of the top draws in the Midwest with a unique blend of modern country rock routinely performing over 200 shows per year as a solo artist and with his full band. From sharing the stage with numerous national acts to captivating audiences at festivals or in a packed venue, Martin's concerts are a high energy good time that gets crowds on their feet dancing, singing along and always leave them wanting more… “Shane is a great singer songwriter on the teetering edge of country, pop, and rock where it's just dangerous enough to be fun,” Nashville EMMY award winning engineer/producer Kenny Royster

Life On A String is an acoustic-based duo that puts its own twist on country, rock, and blues classics!  This is one crew the fans can’t get enough of! Not too loud, but not too soft—they play it chill, but rock it up, too!

Don and Todd are Northside guitarists with decades of professional music experience who specialize in tasteful rock, country, blues, Motown, and R&B. Maryn is our vocalist powerhouse, with a vocal versality that ranges from gospel and R&B to good ol’ rock!

My name is Christopher Kelly Groth. I sing songs!

Wide variety acoustic lounge music, rock, blues, oldies, vintage country

Guitarist, vocalist, good dude! Billy Johnson is a singer/songwriter. He was the lead singer for The Hillcats and Billy Johnson’s Roadshow. As a solo artist he plays everything from Prince to Dylan to originals. Roots, rock, pop, soul, and old country.

Kelsey Wyrd has a tenacious musical background of piano and bass. Her interest in songwriting and the electric guitar brought her to the reins of Suzy Plays Guitar. Kelsey is the lead guitarist, writing playful solos that bring never-ending magic to the Suzy sound.  

Todd Michael Jameson is a seasoned musician with many years of experience. Todd performs as a solo artist playing throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul and Tri-state area. Along with performing originals and covers as a solo artist, Todd also plays bass in Hawt Beir (Original Rock and Roll). Playing over 175 gigs per year, Todd travels across many genres and entertains audiences of all sizes.

Todd’s influences cross many genres as well. From Waylon Jennings to Eagles to Miles Davis and everything in between. On any given night, Todd can go from playing one of his own songs to an Otis Redding classic right into an Iron Maiden song. Nothing is off limits!

Last Picked String is a Bluegrass and Americana group that has played a number of gigs at Fat Pants to date! They love the vibe, the people, and of course, the beer! One of our favorite acts, and according them, we’re one of their favorite venues! Stop by for a pint and enjoy the show.

Brady Wrede is a sixth-generation singer and songwriter from the Sioux Falls, SD area. He has been playing locally and regionally for the past several years. Meanwhile, he has recorded and released a full-length album and two EPs, most recently his EP, Light.

Brady performs his original music, which consists of indie folk and pop influences. In addition, he covers artists like Vance Joy, Matchbox Twenty, The Lumineers, Johnny Cash, and more. His goal is really to engage the crowd and find ways to make well-known songs unique and new.