Gypsy Mania Hot Club Tickets

Gypsy Mania Hot Club keeps the Django Reinhardt tradition alive with a modern Minnesota twist. Formed from the heart of Minnesota's vibrant jazz scene, this quartet blends flame-kissed guitar lines, soaring violin, tight rhythm, and breezy bass to deliver authentic gypsy jazz with a contemporary edge. Led by guitarist Glen Helgeson and featuring violinist Gary Schulte, drummer Jay Epstein, and bassist Steve Pikal, the group has built a reputation for intricate melodies, lively performances, and a warm, intimate sound that shines in intimate venues and larger rooms alike.

Whether you’re new to gypsy jazz or a longtime fan, Gypsy Mania Hot Club invites you to secure your seats and experience the swing-filled journey that echoes the Django Reinhardt era with a fresh Minnesota personality.

Discography highlights include the 2009 self-released project Gypsy Mania ‘Hot Club’ Swing Jazz, distributed via CD Baby, which captures the quartet’s early exploration of flamenco-flavored guitar work, driving violin solos, and polyrhythmic percussion. The group has earned recognition across Minnesota, including a Minnesota Music Award (Best Instrumental, Experimental, Environmental) and a Jazz Composer Grant from the West Bank School of Music. Their activities have been featured in Mpls-St.Paul Magazine (2008) and on MPR Heartland (2009), underscoring their place in the regional jazz landscape.

Upcoming regional and Minnesota dates for 2025 include:

• October 30, 2025 — Crooners Lounge (Dunsmore Room), Minneapolis
• December 13, 2025 — Crooners Supper Club (Dunsmore Room), Minneapolis

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