After a couple months of summer hiatus, Lemon's returning to the city club in Downtow Grumpy's, and he's bringing his Rock Band equipment with him. In the meantime, he's picked up some Spinal Tap, Jefferson Airplane, a bunch of Talking Heads, and a brand new Gretch. Currently the songlist is at 291, but with Iggy Pop, Pantera, Queen and Snoop Dogg on the way, we'll be over three hundred very soon.

Curious to see what the list is looking like these days? Here's an Excel spreadsheet. Look it over, decide what you're going to play, and then come on down and play it.

Looking for something to do during Art-A-Whirl? Grumpy's NE has got cha covered. We're holding an all-night barbeque and music showcase, with so many bands, it's gonna be hard to list 'em all: Guzzard, Fiero, Lady Hard On, Bastard Saint, Awesome Snakes, Gay Witch Abortion, and that's only about half of 'em. For the full list, click the flyer thumbnail to the left. Music starts at 1pm so get down early. If you mostly stay downtown and don't go Northeast much, click here for the Grumpy's NE page.

This might or might not be a mistake, but we're gonna do it anyways. Never one to miss a party, Har Mar Superstar is coming back home to play some shows, and we're putting him to work. He's gonna be at Grumpy's (Northeast & Downtown) for some guest bartender shifts. If you have spent the last 8 years wondering when he would ever "be your special bartender, even just for only one night", I guess your dreams are about to come true.

In times like these, it's good to drink on the cheap, so we've rolled out a new menu of drink specials. Click to the right, but some samples: $2 PBR, $3 rail drinks, $3.50 Stoli, $3.50 drummies... until 7pm, you can get what you need for cheaper.

Please join us on the fourth Tuesday of each month, when the Big Bang Book Club will dissect a science book. Our featured books will cover a wide range of topics, from natural history and ecology to physics and mathematics. To facilitate the discussion we'll have guest authors and experts plus beer, booze and great Grumpy's grub. Guests need not read the book in advance. Books will be available for purchase at the event or in advance at Magers & Quinn Booksellers in Minneapolis and online at www.magersandquinn.com.

Been a couple months now, so we thought we'd give you an update about the Saturday night Rock Band nights. Things have been great and getting better, and Lemon just upped the songlist to 240 songs, and we doubt it'll stop there. Which songs are playable? Well, download the Excel spreadsheet and find out! That's Saturday nights at 10PM, inside the City Club.

Anyone who doesn't know who Lori Barbero is, and what she has meant to the Twin Cities' music scene for the past 30 years is living under a rock. Her contribution runs miles deeper than just her involvement in the seminal 90's band Babes In Toyland. She spent decades nurturing local talent, as well as putting these two burgs on the map nationwide. The list of bands she's put up and fed when they most needed it should land her a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alone! I'll spare you the tales of her being front and center at the first shows of thousands of local bands, and all the rest of the praise she deserves and get straight to the bad news.

Lori has decided to move to Austin, TX!! Well that just sucks!! But hey, if anyone deserves a warm winter here or there, it's Lori. We want to make sure her send off is one she won't forget anytime soon, and hell maybe we can get her to think twice...
SUN DEC 7 • 7PM until Late
Tons of good food

GRUMPY'S ROSEVILLE
In the Skybox Party Room!
2801 SNELLING AVE. N.

TOOL'S ADAM JONES JOINS KING BUZZO IN BARTENDING DUTIES

A while back, we made the announcement that Melvins singer King Buzzo would be guest bartending at Grumpy's Roseville and Downtown locations. Well, now he's got help. Melvin's collaborator and Tool guitarist Adam Jones (video director, Rolling Stone's #75 top guitarist, and Ronnie Dobbs supporter) will also be slinging drinks for you. So if you prefer your rock celebrities subservient, your time is coming.

-=+Update 11/29/08+=-

ROCK BAND NIGHT STARTS TODAY

Saturday, November 29th kicks off the first of weekly Rock Band nights in Grumpy's Downtown. The song list is quite sizable (over 180, now with Dead Kennedys and Mission of Burma), the instruments are stocked (a Fender Stratocaster and a Gibson Les Paul), and we're ready for this thing to go. Come down on Saturdays, and bring along friends, because it's better when you're onstage with people you know.

GETCHA GRAB BAGS ON DECEMBER 10TH

Amphetamine Reptile is bringing back the vinyl December 10th, and they're bringing it to you. That Wednesday, five bucks will get you a grab bag containing 3 LPs. Also, three of the bags will have Melvins tickets, and 3 of the bags will have the new Melvins 7". Feeling lucky?

-=+Update 11/15/08+=-

KING BUZZO OF THE MELVINS WILL BE SLINGING DRINKS AT GRUMPY'S.

Grumpy's X-Mas Present to out Rocker crowd comes early!

Guest bartending indeed. Buzz will be in the house, behind the bar, and serving up his own concoctions for those brave enough to drink 'em. Sat Dec 13 at Grumpy's Roseville, and Sun Dec. 14th at Grumpy's Downtown. Both nights will be from 9pm-10:30 pm. In conjunction with the Guest Star Bartender appearance, AmRep will be making a limited edition 7" available at the bar during this. The 7" is limited to 666 copies, and has 2 unreleased studio tracks. - The Melvins version of Star Spangled Banner, and a cover of Kiss's Detroit Rock City.

-=+Update 10/21/08+=-

DON'T MESS WITH MINNESOTA!

Every Thurs. night we have guest DJ's from local bands take over the tunes, and spin their picks. Special on Lone Star Tall Boys at the same time!
OCT. 16th- DJ Drew/ THE SHORTCUTS
OCT. 23rd- IN DEFENCE
OCT. 30TH- USELESS WOODEN TOYS/ THE CGULL
NOV. 6TH- THE GUYSTORM
NOV. 13TH- BACONTEETH AND SKELL
NOV. 20TH- DILLINGER FOUR/BASTARD SAINT AND TANNER
DEC. 4TH- THE DYNAMITERS / AND DJ DIO
DEC. 11TH- BIRTHDAY SUITS/ RYAN from THE TURF

-=+Update 08/20/08+=-

Grumpy's is about making your world better. As proof, we offer the following new tasty additions to our giant menu:

They may be the best you've had. A secret family recipe (seriously).

We've figured it out. Certainly not the first, but who really cares. It's good food for the not so faint of heart.

Whole buncha Italian meat on Ciabatta bread. Dang.

Done Grumpy's Style (Grumpy's Style=Delicious)

Yep. Minneapolis will now be known for it's BBQ.

See Above.

If you've had our tots, you probably know that Grumpy's doesn't do anything half-assed. These wraps are no exception! Try the Santa Fe Chicken, Chicken BLT, or the
Chicken Ceasar. Each is roughly the size of yer head. Served with Cold Veggies.

Lone Star Tall Boys Are Here!

Fueled by my many trips to Texas of late, Grumpy's has brought Lone Star Tall Boys to the Twin Cities for the first time. A fine addition to our ridiculous Tall Boy line up which includes PBR, Miller Lite, Budweiser, Old Style, and everyone's fave, Special Export.

-=+Update 07/19/08+=-

It's time again. Saturday, Aug 2nd, The Melvins are back at Grumpy's for their annual ho-down. This time they're bringing Big Business with to fill out the bill. It's a late start so there's time for Twins fans to clear out of the neighborhood (about 10:30 p.m.). There might be a special release for the show, it will be a CD if it happens in time. We only have a 200 person capacity, so make yer move soon as Melvins shows always sell out ya know. These shows are pretty highly regarded as the vibe is pretty intimate, and about as close as it gets to seeing the band in a similar setting to seeing 'em 15 years ago.

You can buy tickets online here!
http://grumpys.indietickets.com
or pick 'em up at the Downtown Grumpy's.
They're $16 apiece.

Monday 7/28/08 10pm: As a memorial to his lost friend "JC" Grant Hart & co. have released a way limited HUSKER DU CD E.P. on Reflex records containing 3 live songs circa 82-83. So we're throwing a shindig i.e. record release party hosted by Grant. Come on down, as Rick Fuller has thrown together some choice tibits of archival Husker Du footage that we'll be screening as well. Obviously there'll be some of the E.P.'s there for sale, as well as a small number of the limited run fliers for the event designed and numbered by Mr. Hart himself. 10pm at Grumpy's City Club.

In case you didn't know, All 3 locations have amazing patio's, and if you needed more of an excuse to check 'em out they're now sporting some amazing stencil art murals by John Grider. You've seen his stuff around town, hell you might have even seen it in Paris, London, NYC etc. etc. We talked him into showing some hometown pride in laying down the vintage art from Grain Belt cans (when they we're still brewed in N.E.). The fact that John's a N.E. kid, meant the arm twisting wasn't too hard. Okay since Roseville is on the other side of the river, we also gave a nod to St. Paul's old school hometown brew Schmidt. So now you can have your drink, some tater Tots, and get your art fix too. Try that at the Walker!

-=+Update 05/29/08+=-

We're sad to announce that RISK YOUR MEAT is going on hiatus. So no more regularly scheduled Sat. shows. What we'll be doing instead is having RISK YOUR MEAT as a special event. Upcoming dates for it will be posted here. Also Rich and Faith are working on some other ideas. Can't spill the beans yet but they promise to be doosies. So make sure to check back here down the road.
A huge thanks to Atmosphere & the whole Rhymesayers Crew, for bringing themselves and a couple hundred friends over to the bar after their show at the Humphrey Dome. Paddy (bartender supreme/punk agitator) said he got his ass handed to him "in a good way".

-=+Update 04/23/08+=-

Grumpy's Staraoke Voted Best Karaoke in the Twin Cities! Again.

Show us one person who claims to not secretly wish to be a country, rock, or rap star, and we'll show you a liar. Music celebrity will never happen for most of us, but that doesn't mean we can't dream. If you're ready to show a little of your exhibitionist side, Staraoke Karaoke may offer the best opportunity to publicly humiliate yourself. Hosted by the often-beehived Arzu Gocken, Staraoke's show probably has the fattest playlist in town, and the crowd is usually enthusiastic and unashamed. Some singers can really sing (and are probably in a local band); others can't carry a tune to save their lives, but can sell a song with attitude (which is 90 percent of what karaoke is about). So knock back a Surly, snack on some bar treats (try the weirdly yummy fried mac 'n' cheese bites), and pick the song you know you can rock (be sure to practice in the car or in front of the mirror first).

Every Monday Night - At all Grumpy's locations! Buy a tap Summit and keep this swank hi end design beer glass for free! The special only runs from 6-9pm on Monday nights, and while supplies last. Otherwise if you want one of these Objects D'Art, you'll have to pony up $2 any other time. The reverse of the glass has the Summit logo on it as well.

While we're talking about swag, check out the latest Grumpy's Zippo design now available at all locations as well. You can order 'em online here. This is a limited edition of 50, so get a move on before it's too late!

-=+Update 03/12/08+=-

You want something really different to do when hanging out in the bar? Try this out, SLOT CAR RACING! Vintage Aurora slot car racing hosted by those speed demons from Eastside Electric Slotcar Club. Every Tuesday at 6pm in the City Club (racing season ends in May). You buy the beer, we'll provide the track and cars.

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HAR MAR SUPERSTAR and his Mischief
Live Tues.- Feb 26th - 11pm, at Grumpy's Downtown!

This last minute gig is pretty much an unannounced (aside from right here) affair.
There will be a small cover, but we haven't even had a chance to figure that out yet!

The Minneapolis Cold Sprints return to Grumpy’s Bar Downtown

Friday February 29^th 7pm-Close.

Entrants compete at time trials and races.

Come ready to race or just watch and enjoy the $2 PRB Tall Boys

Check out this link for more information.

RISK YOUR MEAT (formerly Meat Raffle Tonight!) RETURNS March 1st!! For those not familiar, Risk Your Meat is a bizarre cross of comedy show meets game show, meets a midwestern meat raffle. Hosted by Rich Kronfeld (from Comedy Centrals' Let's Bowl) and Spam Recipe Champ Faith Ferrall. This live sketch performance show thingy happens every Sat. night at Grumpy's City Club room at 9pm. Be there for FREE fun and games.

Starting Feb 25th is Grumpy's Trivia Jukebox hosted by Ollie Stench (local underground music know it all). It'll have Ollie DJing as well as holding a music Trivia contest. Expect this trivia event to have more bite than yer average trivia affair. Drink specials too! Every Monday night at 9pm in Grumpy's City Club room.

WHAT U MISSED: Aesthetic Apparatus annual garage sale was a huge success as tons turned out to drink, look at piles of art, and get amazing deals on these amazing local poster artists wares. If you missed it, you can check out there stuff online, and start saving yer $$ for next years event. Also Leraning Curve Records, record release party last Friday (2/8/08) with Birthday Suits and Blind Shake. Wow, amazing show and great turnout!