Shane Cox & the Funky Spuds - a multi-brasstrumentalist showcase

Schedule

Thu Aug 13 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Dunsmore Jazz Room | Minneapolis, MN

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Doors open at 6:30 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.
About this Event

Shane Cox & the Funky Spuds bring a fresh groove to the Twin Cities scene in their mission to elevate brass-driven music. With a sound that fuses jazz, funk, and a little New Orleans swagger, the band unites some of Minneapolis’ top jazz and funk talent.

Shane Cox: Trumpet, Trombone, Sousaphone
Frank Merchlewitz: Piano, Keys
Peter Suttman: Drums
Ryan Freitas: Saxophone

Shane Cox is a multi-instrumentalist, performing on trumpet, trombone, and slide trumpet. After high school, Shane drove to New Orleans to perform on the streets with the local brass bands. He then travelled across the country performing as a modern day troubadour. Shane is making a splash in Minneapolis as a bandleader and performer with his musical projects Heavy Metal Brass Band, Shane Cox & the Funky Spuds, and Funky Spuds Brass Band.

funkyspuds.com


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Dunsmore Jazz Room, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, United States

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USD 32.31 to USD 43.47

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