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Ginkgo Coffeehouse in Saint Paul is a family-friendly coffeehouse and listening room presenting concerts, open mics, and recurring live-music programs. Acoustic, folk, Americana, singer-songwriter, jazz, and other intimate styles fit naturally within the setting. For musicians, the room rewards strong songs, subtle dynamics, and direct audience connection rather than volume. Solo artists, duos, and small ensembles are especially natural fits. Ginkgo is best suited to local and regional performers that enjoy listening-room environments and all-ages audiences. It offers musicians a Saint Paul stage where community, coffeehouse culture, and live music come together in an intimate setting.

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Neal
Role
Talent Buyer
651-645-2647Open booking page

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Capacity
90
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Celtic, Folk, Gypsy Jazz, Singer-Songwriter
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
721 N. Snelling Avenue, 55104, United States
Venue phone
(651) 645-2647

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