Bob Nordquist and Friends | Live on the Patio

Bob Nordquist at Skinners Pub in St. Paul, MN

Bob Nordquist and Friends, a longtime fixture of the Twin Cities singer-songwriter scene and founder of the band The Intangibles. Bob has spent years playing rooms across St. Paul and Minneapolis, from the Midway Saloon to neighborhood coffeehouses, building a catalog of original folk and Americana songwriting along the way.

Expect a warm, storytelling set — the kind built around real songs and real conversation between them, backed by a rotating group of friends and collaborators from the local scene. It’s a fitting way to send off summer on the patio.

Enjoy the show with one of our Bomb specials — all month.

Tom Skinner and Friends | Live on the Patio

Live music at Skinners Pub in St. Paul, MN

Tom Skinner and Friends, a rotating cast of local players who bring an easygoing, front-porch feel to a summer night out. Expect a loose, welcoming set built around familiar favorites and a few surprises, the kind of music that’s happy to sit in the background of good conversation or pull your attention when it wants to.

This is a lineup that leans on chemistry over polish, trading solos and stories between songs the way friends do when they’ve been playing together for years. It’s a solid way to ease into a Tuesday evening on the patio with a cold drink in hand.

Pair the show with one of our August Bomb specials — $3.75 Miller Lite pints all month.

Ali Gray & Joe | Live on the Patio

Minneapolis acoustic duo Ali Gray & Joe Beier close out July with a free patio show at Skinner's Pub in St. Paul. Great music, no cover, cold drinks.

Ali Gray & Joe bring energy, humor, and a song list that genuinely has something for everyone — making this the perfect final Tuesday of a great summer month.

Ali Gray is a full-time Minneapolis singer-songwriter with over 25 years of performing experience and five studio albums to her name. She is one of the hardest-working musicians in Minnesota, regularly performing across multiple projects including her own solo work, Two Hicks and a Chick, DRUNCH!, Martin Zellar’s Neil Diamond Tribute, and more. She is also a recurring guest co-host on BOB 106, one of the Twin Cities’ most popular radio stations.

Ali and her longtime musical partner Joe Beier have been performing together for over 15 years. Their acoustic duo show is known for sharp chemistry, easy banter, and a setlist that roams freely — from Sinatra and Elvis to The Killers and The Cranberries. Whether you’re a diehard music fan or just looking for a great Tuesday night out, Ali & Joe will keep you entertained from the first note to the last.

Josh & Rose Duffy | Live on the Patio

Josh Quinn and Rose Duffy live on the patio at Skinners Pub in St. Paul MN

Josh & Rose Duffy bring a live performance rooted in blues, jazz, and soul — and Rose Duffy alone is reason enough to get out of the house on a Tuesday.

Rose Duffy is a Minnesota music institution. With over 45 years of experience as a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and bandleader, she is best known for her mastery of the tenor saxophone and flute — and for a career that has put her on stage alongside some of the greatest names in American blues and jazz. Rose has shared the stage with Etta James, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, James Cotton, Luther Allison, and the Legendary Blues Band, among many others. She has been nominated as Minnesota’s Best Musician and continues to perform throughout the Twin Cities with multiple bands and projects.

Together, Josh and Rose bring a dynamic, genre-spanning duo performance that delivers the kind of musical depth you don’t often find at a free outdoor show. Don’t miss this one.

Como Park Quartet | Live on the Patio

Named for one of the city’s most beloved parks and neighborhoods, the Como Park Quartet delivers a groove-forward sound rooted in jazz, swing, and soul — the perfect soundtrack for a warm summer night with a cold drink in hand. Expect tight harmonies, strong musicianship, and a set that moves effortlessly from laid-back to lively.

This is a free outdoor show with no cover and no tickets required. Just show up, find a seat on the patio, and let the music take care of the rest.

Dan Emerson | Live on the Patio

Live music at Skinners Pub in St. Paul, MN

Dan Emerson — a Twin Cities musician known for his warm, guitar-driven sound and an easy stage presence that fits a summer evening perfectly.

Dan brings a set full of crowd-pleasing energy: a mix of polished originals and well-chosen covers spanning rock, folk, and Americana. Whether you’re a longtime fan or catching him for the first time, expect the kind of laid-back performance that makes you order another drink and stay just a little longer.

This is a free, outdoor show on Skinner’s beloved patio — no cover, no tickets, just great live music and cold drinks on a Tuesday night in St. Paul.