We’re still a down and dirty (very dirty) rock club.

• No weddings
• No receptions
• No chicken wings

…although Pete next door at I Love NY will whip you up a dozen no problem.

So stop worrying and come support live music.

Valentines is proud to announce - The Blasters, taking the stage upstairs at our fine establishment.

Talk about this show Here - and Get tickets Here!

“The Blasters exemplify the best traditions of American Music, performing with passion and honesty that for over three decades has won the hearts and souls of fans worldwide. Composed of founding members vocalist-guitarist Phil Alvin, drummer Bill Bateman and bassist John Bazz with Keith Wyatt on guitar, they carry on a hard-won legacy as one of the most recognizable and credible bands in American Music. Their influences range from the likes of George Jones and Carl Perkins to Ike Turner, Howlin’ Wolf, James Brown and Big Joe Turner, all blending into a sound that ignores the lines between Rock & Roll, Country, Blues and Rockabilly. “4-11-44″ (Rainman Records) is the Blasters’ fifth and latest studio album, featuring fourteen tracks that extend the band’s legacy of classic recordings. Fronted by Phil Alvin’s powerful vocals, the band follows through with spontaneity, power and grit that make their live performances into experiences not to be missed.”

Needed for upstairs and downstairs - 3 years experience required.

Email Mike to apply.

(Seriously, get on it. We need you.)

So that’s it for 2009, time to close the barn door on that one. We had some incredible nights that had plenty of witnesses and other nights that only a handful of folks will be able to tell their grandchildren about,but that’s the way it goes most of the time. Hope for the best,expect the worst and drink plenty of fluids. We survived yet another year and we salute all the bands that made the upstairs and downstairs P.A.’s relevant and we’re especially grateful to everyone that strolled through the doors and supported live music here at the Beer Joint/Music Hall.

On a more somber note we have to acknowledge the passing of Vic Chestnutt on Christmas Day. Vic was a consensus favorite artist here (the double bill with Jonathan Richman was magical) and if for some reason you haven’t been paying attention for the last 20 years or so, you missed out on a world class songwriter and a real gentle soul…

American Idol chugs along and Vic shuffles off this mortal coil proving once again that whom ever first uttered the phrase “No one ever said life was fair” hit the nail squarely on the head. A heartfelt thanks to Minnesota Public Radio for helping ease the hurt over the weekend with music and remembrances of Vic.

Never underestimate the healing power of radio.

Let’s see what you’ve got 2010….
-Howard