Kinda Fonda Wanda

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Upcoming Shows

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Sat Jun 21 - MSRA Back to the ‘50s at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds (short set at 11am)
Thu Jun 26 - White Bear Lake Marketfest on the Third Street stage 6pm
Fri Sep 26 - Sock Hop with Miss Shannon at Eagles 34 in South Minneapolis
Wed Oct 29 - SPOOKY Swing Dance with Miss Shannon at Eagles 34 in South Minneapolis

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The Band

left to right: Amanda White - vocals · Drew Miller - bass · Mo Engel - drums · Al Subola - guitar
Photo Credit Steven Wolf / Other Side Images

Brought together in 2018 by a love for the Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson, the band features Amanda White, a vocal powerhouse and compelling band leader. Two original songs “Discount Love” and “Aces” are out now on 7-inch vinyl, CD and streaming. KFW also put their own stamp on hits and deep cuts by Patsy Cline, Barbara Mandrell, LaVern Baker, and Johnny Cash.

Contact

Email info (at) KindaFondaWanda.com / call 612-202-6747 (Alan) or 612-481-2320 (Drew)

2025 Shows so far

Wed Jan 22 - Swing Dance with Miss Shannon at Eagles 34 in South Minneapolis
Fri Feb 14 - At The Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, 5pm
Thu Feb 20 - KFW at Can Can Wonderland music starts 6pm, included with CCW admission
Fri Feb 28 - Sock Hop with Miss Shannon at Eagles 34 in South Minneapolis
Sun Mar 23 - Hook and Ladder Theater, with The Swongos and Surfer Joe
Thu Apr 10 - KFW at Can Can Wonderland music starts 6pm, included with CCW admission
Sat Apr 19 - Uptown VFW early show with Miss Georgia Peach
Wed Apr 30 - Swing Dance with Miss Shannon at Eagles 34 in South Minneapolis
Sat May 24 - Sioux Falls SD Levitt at The Falls 7:30 pm FREE
Sun May 25 - Fine Line opening for Southern Culture On The Skids
Wed Jun 4 - Harold’s House Party at the 331 Club 7pm in NE Mpls, also a 5pm radio appearance on KFAI (rescheduled from March)

2024 was hot!

Fri Jan 19 - 11 Wells Distillery in St. Paul
Wed Feb 7 - Can Can Wonderland 6pm, admission included with CCW entry fee
Fri Feb 23 - Friday Night Sock Hop with Miss Shannon at Eagles 34 in South Minneapolis
Fri Mar 1 - At The Trailhead
Wed Apr 17 - Swing Dance with Miss Shannon at Eagles 34 in South Minneapolis
Sun Apr 21 - Sunday matinee at The White Squirrel Bar, St. Paul
Fri Apr 26 - The Red Rooster in Madison WI with The Broken Boards
Sat Apr 27 - Trempealeau Hotel (WI)
Sun May 5 - Hook and Ladder Theater, opening for Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys
Thu May 16 - Opening for Southern Culture on The Skids at The Fine Line
Wed May 22 - Swing Dance with Miss Shannon at Eagles 34 in South Minneapolis
Thu May 30 - Can Can Wonderland 6pm, admission included with CCW entry fee
Sat Jun 8 - Phat Bob's at Big Swede Resort Holcombe WI
Thu Jul 18 - Mankato MN Songs On The Lawn, 11am to 1pm (date rescheduled from June)
Sat Aug 17 - MN Rockabilly Festival at Hackamore Brewing in Chanhassen — KFW at 1pm for three sets
Wed Aug 21 - Saint Paul Saints pregame concert vs the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Rail Riders
Fri Aug 23 - Zhora Darling with Boots & Needles and The 241s
Thu Aug 29 & Fri Aug 30 - Wine Country Pavilion at the mighty Minnesota State Fair
Sat Sep 7 - Mississippi Mayhem! 4pm in West Salem WI
Wed Sep 25 - Swing Dance with Miss Shannon at Eagles 34 in South Minneapolis
Sat Sep 28 - Matinee show at the White Squirrel Bar on West 7th in St. Paul, 1-4 pm with special guest J-Mo On The Beat and the J-Lighters
Thu Oct 17 - Hook and Ladder Open Door Series with Al Subola solo opening set
Fri Oct 25 - at The Trailhead, Minneapolis, 5pm
Wed Oct 30 - Spooky Swing Dance with Miss Shannon at Eagles 34 in South Minneapolis
Wed Nov 20 - KFW at Can Can Wonderland music starts 6pm, included with CCW admission

2023 was rockin’

Wed Jan 4 - Swing Dance at Eagles 34 in South Mpls
Fri Jan 13 - KJ's Hideaway St Paul 6:30 pm
Thu Mar 2 - Uptown VFW, South Mpls with The 241's
Fri Mar 3 - Shakopee House
Wed Mar 8 - Eagles 34 S.Mpls Swing Dance Night 7pm
Wed Mar 15 - Shaw's in NE Mpls
Sat Mar 18 - Trempealeau Hotel (WI), afternoon show
Sat Mar 18 - No Name Bar Winona MN with The Sapsuckers
Sat Mar 25 - Palmer's Bar, South Mpls with Whiskey Serenade + Boots And Needles
Fri Apr 14 - The Trailhead, Minneapolis
Sat Apr 15 - The Ripple Center in Aitkin MN
Fri Apr 21 - Pregame for your Saint Paul Saints
Wed Apr 26 - Eagles 34 S.Mpls Swing Dance Night 7pm
Sat May 6 - Sociable Cider Werks, NE Mpls - KFW Trio at 4:30 pm
Fri May 19 - Art-A-Whirl, Casket Arts Bldg #119, NE Mpls with The Vibro Champs
Sat Jun 17 - Private party, South Mpls
Thu Jun 15 (note changed date) - White Bear Lake Marketfest - 6pm, Third Street Stage
Wed Jun 21 - The Fine Line, Mpls opening for The Reverend Horton Heat
Wed Jun 28 - Carbones Pizza on Cedar Avenue in South Mpls
Fri Jun 30 - KJ’s Hideaway, downtown St. Paul
Wed Jul 5 - Swing Dance Wednesday at Eagles 34 in South Mpls
Sat Jul 15 - Sociable Cider Werks in NE Mpls, 5:30 pm
Sun Aug 13 - Uptown VFW South Mpls with The Centuries and The 241s
Sun Aug 20 - At The Trailhead, Mpls (4:30 pm)
Wed Aug 23 - Swing Dance Wednesday at Eagles 34 in South Mpls
Sun Sep 3 - Minnesota State Fair Wine Country Pavilion, 6:30 pm
Fri Oct 27 - Halloween Sock Hop at Eagles 34 in South Mpls
Halloween Tue Oct 31 - Granada Theater Uptown Mpls with Vic Volarw
Thu Nov 9 - Swing Dance at KJ’s Hideaway, downtown St. Paul
Fri Nov 17 - White Rock Lounge St. Paul with The 241s

High-octane — Rock ‘n’ Roll— Honky-Tonk