Name: Feed the Dog's Shamrock Shakedown 2026
Start: 2026-03-13T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-13T23:45:00-05:00
Location: Green Room

Mark your calendars for Feed the Dog's annual Shamrock Shakedown on March 13th and 14th 2026 at the Green Room in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Immerse yourself in two days of psychedelic, bluegrass, and jam music. This event showcases music and art in the heart of uptown where Feed the Dog brings the festival vibes inside for an unforgettable weekend.
Doors 7:00PM
Music 8:00PM
21+
Friday March 13th Lineup
Squeaky Feet
Feed the Talking Dog (Talking Heads Tribute)
TWINE
Saturday March 14th Lineup
Useful Jenkins
Feed the Dog
Dead Larry
Meet the bands!
Feed the Dog:
Feed the Dog is an electric and action packed experimental jam grass act. The midwest based four piece masterfully blends soul pleasing songwriting rich in imagery and storytelling with a genre bending, shake your hips, instrumental flair. Their high energy performances are driven by the unique and progressive approach of each player: Imaginative melodies with graceful ambiance skillfully crafted on the violin, tireless beats both dynamic and soulful confidently assembled on the drums, driving low end with finesse and intention forged on the bass guitar, and unique approach to playing the acoustic guitar blending fast picking bluegrass runs with strength of blues and rock to evoke an emotional contrast between melancholy and hopeful.
The band started in July of 2015 and has been relentlessly playing festivals, theaters, and clubs alongside regional and national acts. "Ding Dang" the bands third full length album released in September of 2021, out now.
Useful Jenkins:
Their deep lyrics and incredible vocals ring straight from the soul and layer on top of jamgrass instrumentals. Between their life loving message and the wonderful Useful family, every UJ show turns into an absolute love puddle. The band is made up of an acoustic guitar, mandolin, violin, cello, electric bass and drums. Three part vocal harmonies accompany the wall of stringed instruments, leaving listeners with rich and joyful sound.
Dead Larry:
Dead Larry is an American psychedelic/funk/rock band that formed in Iowa City, IA in 2004, and later relocated to Minneapolis, MN. The band is known for its high energy, diverse sound that blends rock, funk, and dance music, with a lineup that includes Mark McGuiness, Joe Scarpellino, Ned Barclay, and Josh Felling.
Squeaky Feet:
Squeaky Feet is redefining the prog rock & jam band experience with their electrifying blend of progressive rock, jazz fusion, and dance grooves. Combining inspiration from giants such as King Crimson, Weather Report, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, and Rush with the modern improvisational ethos of Phish, Umphrey's McGee, and Dopapod, the Denver based quintet captivates audiences with high energy performances that transcend genre boundaries. Seamlessly weaving triumphant solos, intricate rhythms, and exploratory improvisation, Squeaky Feet delivers a sonic journey that leaves listeners enthralled and live audiences in awe.
Founded in 2019 by Berklee College of music alumni, Squeaky Feet has Rapidly built a devoted fanbase, thanks to their unparalleled musicianship, nationwide touring, and festivals. The bands lineup-Colin Shore (guitar/vocals), Greg King (guitar), Jimmy Finnegan (bass/vocals), Brian Keller (keyboards/sax/flute/vocals), and Kevin D'Angelo (drums) - Showcases a collective virtuosity that sets them apart in the jam scene. Their 2023 debut studio album, "cause for alarm" named Eclipse MAgazin'es album of the month in 2024, is an 80-minute odyssey of progressive rock and jazz fusion. The album features bold improvisation and contributions from renowned guitarist Mark Lettieri on the lead single, "Tunnel Vision."
TWINE:
That's right folks, It's TWINE time! A soul captivating 5 piece band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The group is composed of Will Effertz (electric guitar/vocals), Jon Miller (acoustic guitar/vocals), Brian "Snowman" Powers (saxophone), Scott Yonke (bass guitar), and John Hanson (drums). TWINE is known for their ability to listen to each other intently, as well as their genuine passion for "reading the room" which allows the energy of the crowd to persuade the bands direction during improvisational moments. TWINE infuses a blend of funk, folk, rock, blues, americana, and world inspired rhythms all combined into what is called the "Jam". The live performances consist of original music that paints soundwaves with imaginative lyrics, dynamic rhythms and symphonic melodies as well as covers that span generations. The band celebrated one year of their weekly residency at the legendary Bunkers in Downtown Minneapolis, every Wednesday you can hear TWINE as they grow into the Twin Cities premier jam band.