The Tavern Lounge announces its weekend line-up -- come on down for some hot music and cold drinks!

Thursday, May 16: Back by popular demand, Billy Johnson confirms his status as one of the Twin Cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths. Billy has opened for the BoDeans, Five For Fighting, Train, Poco, Paul Thorn, Van Hunt, Lowen and Navarro, Old 97s, and many many more. Learn more at www.billyjohnsonmusic.com.

Friday, May 17: Northfield native Jon Manners has charmed audiences locally and throughout the Twin Cities with his passionate brand of bluesy folk-rock. The Lounge is pleased to bring this engaging artist back to the Tavern stage. More at www.jonmanners.com.

Saturday, May 18: The Tavern is thrilled to present the immensely talented singer/songwriter blues artist, Jeff Ray. Ray performs regularly throughout North America and Europe and has shared the stage with the likes of Chris Smither, Justin Townes Earle, Spider John Koerner, Pat Donohue, Retribution Gospel Choir, Dawes, Charlie Parr, and James Hunter. Another not-to-be-missed gig! www.jeffraymusic.com.

Music begins nightly at 8 p.m. and there’s never a cover charge! Also featuring your favorite cocktails and a delicious array of made-to-order appetizers, The Tavern Lounge is located in the Archer House River Inn, 212 Division Street, in downtown Northfield.