1pm: Earload (https://www.facebook.com/earload85) -Classic and Obscure rock covers.  A Dad Band with Issues. 2pm: Pogo Ballet (https://www.facebook.com/pogoballet) -HIgh energy Classic Alternative & Power Pop covers for highly caffeinated people. 3pm: Nemississy (https://www.facebook.com/nmsssy) -Original Rock & roll/punk/post punk with a little surfy goodness sprinkled in.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. Great Latin Jazz! Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac Santiago, the Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra combines the drama of big band jazz, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished professional musicians. Woodwinds: Pete Whitman, Clay Pufahl, Joe Mayo, Dave Brattain, Denny Carlson Trumpets: Riley Helgeson, Geoff Senn, Josh May, Jake Baldwin Bones: Pete Enblom, John Olson, Matt Echols, Mike Haynes Rhythm : Joe Strachan (piano), Graydon Peterson (bass), Pete James johnson (drum set), Mac Santiago (congas), Craig Hill (bongos & percussion), Dylan Nau (guitar) The combination of Latin and Jazz music dates back to the days of Jelly Roll Morton and his “latin tinge.” During the late 30’s and 40’s in New York City, the work of Mario Bauza with the Machito Orchestra and the famous collaboration between Dizzy Gillespie and Chano Pozo solidified a new genre in the United States. Artists such as Tito Puente, the Palemieri brothers, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Mongo Santamaria continued to develop the genre through the 50’s and 60’s. Latin Jazz was ushered into the current age by musicians like Pancho Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, and Sérgio Mendes. The Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra is proud to uphold Afro-Cuban, Mambo, Salsa, Samba, Bossa Nova and Boogaloo rhythms in the large jazz ensemble format, while investing in new voices by commissioning new works from the Twin Cities’ most talented composers and arrangers. tcljo.com

Giant Valley String Band is a Twin Cities acoustic group playing an eclectic mix of covers and originals in bluegrass, Americana, and other roots genres. Erika Janik – banjo, Matt Jensen – mandolin, Nate Hess – fiddle and guitar, Noelle Haland – guitar, Ted Haland – dobro and bass, Debra Pflipsen – guitar, harmonica, accordion, and bass.   Half Baked is a supergroup of some of the best musicians in the Minnesota bluegrass and old time music scenes. David Robinson – banjo, AJ Srubas – fiddle, Rina Rossi – bass, Liz Ashworth – mandolin, Clint Birtzer – guitar.

Jared Justen  Indie singer-songwriter Jared Justen is not an artist one can easily pigeonhole. He’s known for the refreshing variety and unique intricacy of his songwriting, exploring his own mind and emotional spectrum in carefully crafted, lyrical reflections. An idiosyncratic, highly introspective artist, Justen was raised on a broad mix of late-90s music, ranging from gangsta rap to underground indie rock and everything in between. That diversity still informs his stripped-down, emotionally complex sound, characterized by expansive exploration of mental and musical possibilities. Weaving together elements from a wide range of genres, his genre-defiant boldness evokes pioneering acts like Ben Harper, while his intimate vocal style draws comparisons to folk icons like Devendra Banhart, José González, and Pete Seeger. Nikki Lemire Nikki Lemire spins her life around her music, making space to perform in multiple fields and genres. Her songwriting features her expressive vocals over layered and hypnotic accompaniment. She dives deep into moving themes surrounding motherhood, love and loss. Employing modern harp techniques, loop and electric pedals, her songs sit somewhere between the old folk bedrock of Joan Baez, the musical innovation of Joni Mitchell, and the influential pop stylings of Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift. Nikki artfully shapes the music to her words, creating a sound that refuses to adhere to any one particular genre, somehow feeling old and new at the same time. Nikki performs as a solo artist and with her four piece all-female band of fiddle, upright bass and hand drums weaving intricate textures and harmonies within her luscious soundscape. An accomplished harpist and vocalist, Nikki has spent the past few years diving into the world of songwriting, emerging with songs that delve into her experiences with love, loss, and motherhood. With her classical mastery of the harp, combined with a modern sense of exploration through loops and electric pedals, Lemire has garnered widespread praise and radio play, solidifying her as a rising star in the indie-folk scene.

Forty talented comics from all over the world compete for a $10,000 prize pool 3rd Annual Loons on the Lake Comedy Competition We’ve scoured the country, searching high and low for untapped talent—join us for Heat 1, as 8 great comedians from across the U.S. compete to advance to the next round and keep their dreams of the $10,000 GRAND PRIZE alive in our stand-up comedy competition! www.loonsonthelake.com

Forty talented comics from all over the world compete for a $10,000 prize pool 3rd Annual Loons on the Lake Comedy Competition We’ve scoured the country, searching high and low for untapped talent—join us for Heat 2, as 8 great comedians from across the U.S. compete to advance to the next round and keep their dreams of the $10,000 GRAND PRIZE alive in our stand-up comedy competition! www.loonsonthelake.com

Forty talented comics from all over the world compete for a $10,000 prize pool 3rd Annual Loons on the Lake Comedy Competition We’ve scoured the country, searching high and low for untapped talent—join us for Heat 3, as 8 great comedians from across the U.S. compete to advance to the next round and keep their dreams of the $10,000 GRAND PRIZE alive in our stand-up comedy competition! www.loonsonthelake.com

Forty talented comics from all over the world compete for a $10,000 prize pool 3rd Annual Loons on the Lake Comedy Competition We’ve scoured the country, searching high and low for untapped talent—join us for Heat 4, as 8 great comedians from across the U.S. compete to advance to the next round and keep their dreams of the $10,000 GRAND PRIZE alive in our stand-up comedy competition! www.loonsonthelake.com

Join us for the Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival featuring Scream One’s Jamie Kennedy Join us for the Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival featuring Scream One’s Jamie Kennedy Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 60 minutes before showtimes. Comedian Jamie Kennedy As seen in “Scream One” and “”Two”, “Malibu’s Most Wanted”, and “The Jamie Kennedy Experiment”, this self-proclaimed Hollywood Wannabe has stories up his sleeves guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!   JamieKennedy.com

Ten semi-finalists will perform an additional 8 minutes of new material. Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 60 minutes before showtimes. Comedy Competition Semifinal! We’ve scoured the country, searching high and low for untapped talent—join us for the Semifinals as 10 great comedians from across the U.S. compete to advance to the Finals and keep their dreams of the $10,000 GRAND PRIZE alive in our stand-up comedy competition! 1st place will win grand prize of $5,000 2nd place receives $2,000 3rd, 4th, and 5th place will receive$1,000 each!

Five finalists will perform a final 15 minutes, any material of their choice. Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 60 minutes before showtimes. Comedy Competition Finals! We’ve scoured the country, searching high and low for untapped talent—join us for the Finals as 5 great comedians from across the U.S. compete to win! 1st place will win grand prize of $5,000 2nd place receives $2,000 3rd, 4th, and 5th place will receive$1,000 each!

Join us for the Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival featuring Jeff Gerbino, the founding father of Twin Cities’ Comedy. Join us for the Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival featuring Jeff Gerbino, the founding father of Twin Cities’ Comedy. Comedian Jeff Gerbino JEFF GERBINO moved from New York to Minneapolis, MN. in the 1970’s. The reason for the move was common among young men of the ’70’s: love of a woman. He also had a love for comedy. The love of a woman provided a 29 year marriage and two children. The love of comedy provided the spark to a new, national comedy industry that was still a laugh embryo. When a small bar in Nordeast Minneapolis advertised a comedy contest, Jeff was the first to sign up for the event. When the event was over he convinced the bar owner to let him do weekly shows in the blue collar room. Comedian Scott Hansen helped Jeff build a show.After a few months comedians starting burrowing their way out of the paneled walls of the dingy nightclub. The St. Paul Pioneer Press called Jeff the “founding father” of the Twin Cities comedy scene as Mickey Finn’s quickly became “the place to be” on Friday and Saturday nights.Jeff moved to L.A. and won the L.A. Professional Comedians Contest, appeared on HBO, Showtime, NBC.CBS and was a featured performer on Air America.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Great Western Swing Jazz With a Cowboy Hat! Dan Newton: Accordion, VocalsRichard Kriehn: Fiddle, VocalsTom Schaefer: FiddleJoe Savage: Pedal steel, VocalsDan Lowinger: GuitarVaughn Asselstine: Upright BassAndrew Bartleson: Drums Dan Newton performed many times on A Prairie Home Companion and played Western swing with various bands since the 1980s. He serves triple duty as the front man, accordionist and lead vocalist. “The crowd of over 600 were roaring their approval beginning the moment they heard the first twang from the stage. Honky-Tonk Jump played old favorites and new tunes with an ease that comes from the many years they’ve all played professionally.” –MIssissippi Music honkytonkjump.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Euphoric Swing Jazz BluLuna was formed by four veteran musicians out of their love for myriad genres of the jazz idiom without restraining themselves to one specific branch of the music. By focusing on familiar melodic compositions, this bias-free approach has allowed them to concentrate on playing very fresh and sparkling ideas honoring the wide range of America’s 1st original sonic art. The result is a startlingly warm delivery of a strong yet hyper-sensitive mélange of enchanting moments. Dean Magraw: GuitarRick Carlson: PianoSteve Pikal: BassJay Epstein: Drums Dean Magraw studied at the University of Minnesota and Berklee College of Music in Boston. He spent five years in Beantown, playing professionally and teaching. After returning to his hometown St. Paul, he’s had a life of music – playing, composing, arranging, producing, & recording. Magraw’s music is impossible to pigeonhole. For 15 years, he was half of a duo with mandolinist Peter Ostroushko. He has collaborated with Masahiro Nitta, who plays the traditional Japanese shamisen; with Nigel Kennedy, Britain’s bad boy of the classical violin; with Nirmala Rajasekar, South Indian vocalist and player of the vina; with the singers Bruce Henry, Ruth MacKenzie, and Claudia Schmidt; with the Irish supergroup Altan. As a jazz cat, he leads his own trio, performs with Chris Bates & Jay Epstein as Red Planet since 2002, and more recently has formed BluLuna. “With four of our favorite musicians comprising BluLuna, we were prepared for a great night of improv. They even exceeded our expectations, as was evidenced by the great audience response!” – Mike Wolsted DeanMagraw.com

Outdoor venue | Tent with partially covered patio | Dress for weather |Service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. Comic. Musical Comedy. Audience Interaction. Giddyup! After 20 years on the road together, the Looney Lutherans are saddling up with a “Country and Cowboy” themed show. Segments include Lutheran Cowboy-ish Wisdom and hilarious parodies of classic country songs like “I’m Falling to Pieces.” With loads of laughs and lots of great harmonies, the Looney Lutherans invite you to join them for this hilarious round-up – and you don’t have to be Lutheran (or a Cowboy) to love ‘em. Yee haw! Greta Grosch as Lois Jenson Dorian Chalmers as Ginger Johnson Robbie Mancina as Bella Anderson The Looney Lutherans are all professional actors, singers and improvisors, and the idea for the “Loonies” was cooked up in 2006 when the founding members were appearing in the cast of the hit musical CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES. The Looney Lutherans have since appeared together around the country at Fairs and Festivals, Mother/Daughter Banquets, Community Events, Red Hat Gatherings, Hospital Fundraisers, Customer Appreciation Dinners and at Women’s and Senior Expos, and they are delighted to be returning to Crooner’s! “We had such a wonderful afternoon with you gals! Everyone was still buzzing about it the next day. It was so wonderful to see our seats filled and to hear the laughter in the air. I can see now why everyone says if you get a chance to see you gals perform to go, its worth it!” – Sara / Looney Lutheran Client thelooneylutherans.com

Join us at Crooners for an amazing night as we celebrate the career of Jerry Newton and hear from State Auditor Julie Blaha. Join us at Crooners for an amazing night as we celebrate the career of Jerry Newton and hear from State Auditor Julie Blaha. Your ticket includes a buffet and dessert!

The DL4 with special guest steel guitar legend Joe Savage!

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. A Night of Classic Yacht Rock with this Hall & Oates Tribute Private Oates bring all those great smooth 70’s and 80’s sounds to the Belvedere at Crooners! Whether you’re a Maneater, a Rich Girl, or if you Can’t Go for That, Private Oates has your kiss on their list. A great night of music under the stars! Al Church Brian Nanoff Brock Lammers Peter LaVoie Evan Fox Private Oates has been making dreams come true as Minnesota’s premier Hall & Oates tribute band since 2013. These veteran Twin Cities musicians bring the greatest hits of the chart topping yacht rock duo, along with classic selections from Prince, Springsteen, and more.

Come sing one with us at COUNTRY-OKE, live-band country karaoke! All are welcome! Talent is optional. Hosted by country artist, Thomas Sticha, and electric guitar mainstay, Dan Lowinger. Backed by the DL4, including: Dan Lowinger – electric guitar Dan Neale – electric guitar Erik Lillestol – bass guitar Ryan Otte (Cole Diamond) – drums

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. An Audacious Variety Show Amplifying Women’s Voices! On June 12th, we’re celebrating Taking a Stand with these powerful women! Peggy Flanagan, our rock star Lt. Gov., is now ready to take a stand for Minnesotans nationally by running to be our next US Senator! Our buddy, the hilarious comedian Paula Poundstone, is BACK! Paula takes a stand every time she steps on stage! Our musical guest, Amanda Grace will share richly vibrant songs that reflect her hope that standing up and giving of oneself reinforces the goodness in others. Tiffany Grande will join Amanda on violin. Plus, Island fav, actor Silvia Pontaza and host Sue Scott! Sue Scott: Host Peggy Flanagan: Special guest Paula Poundstone: Comedian Amanda Grace: Musical guest Tiffany Grande: Violinist with Amanda Grace Silvia Pontaza: Actor + Live Real-Time Captioning available at all our shows. Bring your smartphones! Creator, host Sue Scott is a veteran actor, who for 24 years was the female cast member on the public radio show A Prairie Home Companion. Since 2019, Sue has been thoroughly immersed in producing Island of Discarded Women live show & podcast. Special guest Peggy Flanagan is currently Minnesota’s 50th Lieutenant Governor. Throughout her career in state and local government, and as the head of Children’s Defense Fund – Minnesota, Peggy has seen the impact the federal government can have on people’s everyday lives. Being raised by a single mother, it has made a huge impact on hers. As a candidate for US Senate, Peggy is ready to stand up and be a voice for all Minnesotans in Washington. If elected, she’ll be the first Native American woman to ever serve in the U.S. Senate! Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in the feature films Inside Out and Inside Out 2. Musical guest Amanda Grace is a Minnesota native releasing music that drifts between folk, alt- pop/rock and Americana. Her songs, sung with her warm sultry vocals, reflect questions she asks herself regarding the status of her own thoughts. Review: “As she hops from one genre to another, Amanda doesn’t try to change, tweak, alter, or reinvent them. She simply owns them. And that is the secret of making yourself stand apart from the pack.” D. Franklin, The Big Takeover “Island of Discarded Women…a popular happening dedicated to the idea that women’s voices must be heard.” –Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune IslandOfDiscardedWomen.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. 1960s Pop, Rock, Folk and Surf Crooners favourites, Zachary Stevenson and Kieran McCabe return for an unforgettable evening of harmony, history and humor. The dynamic duo will take you on a rock & roll retrospective highlighting the harmonies of the Everly Brothers, the songwriting of Simon & Garfunkel, the soul of Sam & Dave and the music of Lennon & McCartney. Award-winning actor-musicians, the duo charms audiences with stories and spontaneity, effortlessly playing off one another while bouncing from one instrument to the next — be it guitar, piano, drums, and quite possibly your heartstrings. Zachary Stevenson: Guitar, Piano, Vocals Kieran McCabe: Guitar, Drums, Vocals It’s no mystery why Zachary Stevenson and Kieran McCabe are so entertaining together. Be it fronting multiple bands (the Oh Boys, the Fortunate Sons, the Red Roses) or starring in internationally acclaimed musicals (Rock of Ages, Sunny Afternoon, Million Dollar Quartet, The Buddy Holly Story…) they have easily logged their 10, 000 hours performing onstage and it shows! “Zachary Stevenson… is the epitome of effortless cool with a gorgeous voice and a star-quality stage presence” – Mark Robbins — Vancouver Presents “With scorching guitar skills, an infectious do-wop voice, and the affable charm of Tom Holland, Kieran McCabe is refreshing, cool, and delightfully fun” – Rikki Lee Travolta — Life and Times zacharystevenson.com/dynamic-duos

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Great Classic Country Hits Are you lonesome tonight? Got heartaches by the number? A hankering for pedal steel guitar, some high lonesome Floyd Cramer piano and a Patsy Cline yodel? Then you gotta go hear Lush Country, an all-star band playing the best country songs of the hi-fi era, from Eddy Arnold to Tammy Wynette and back again. Dan Chouinard: Piano, Accordion, Vocals Peter Johnson: Percussion Prudence Johnson: Vocals Richard Kriehn: Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Vocals Gary Raynor: Bass Gary Rue: Guitar, Vocals Joe Savage: Pedal Steel Dan Chouinard is accompanist for a who’s who of Twin Cities performers, an enabler of community sing-alongs and a writer of hit shows for public radio, concert hall and theatrical stage, including Rondo ’56, Steerage Song and Café Europa. DanChouinard.com

Crooners Classics – every Wednesday at 5:30 PM we will celebrate the beloved musical treasures of yesterday. Wednesday’s Crooners Classics This Fun and Popular Buddy Holly Tribute Returns! All the Holly Hits, from “That’ll Be the Day” to “Rave On!” Nicholas Freeman and THE BIG BAND (Guitars, Bass, Drums) A STELLAR TRIBUTE to the music of American rock and roll icon Buddy Holly , featuring original cast members (Nicholas Freeman, Blake Foster and Zach Spicer) from History Theatre’s IVEY-award-winning production of Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story. Endorsed by Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison of The Crickets! Music direction by Gary Rue, produced by *Gary Rue. “…congratulations on an absolutely stellar show on Saturday night, you and the band brought an amazing experience to The Palace. I’ve been hearing chatter all over town about it and everyone agrees that it was phenomenal. Please extend my congratulations and thanks to the rest of the band. It was spectacular!” ~Shawn Kinsinger, Historic Palace Theatre, Luverne MN www.GaryRue.com