Live Music

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Vocal/Piano Jazz – American Song Book The Living Room Sessions “I believe life is filled with inspiration and music is one of those inspirations. I experience such joy when I get to be ‘In The Moment’ and sing with a pianist who moves my soul. When creating together, you find highs and lows like in life, and deep creativity that makes you laugh, and sometimes even shed a tear. Join me as I create with some of the best in ‘The Living Room Sessions’ in the Dunsmore Room at Crooners. You will feel right at home!” Join Patty along with Jon Weber for an evening of music and stories.. How did he get his start… who influenced him.. what’s his favorite song…. And the art of backing singers and musicians… and being in the spotlight with touring the world. Patty Peterson vocalsJon Weber piano As a vocalist, Patty Peterson has performed to sold-out audiences all over the country. In addition, Patty received the coveted Minnesota Music Award 7 times for best vocalist as well as best jazz recording and in 2019, she was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, along with her siblings. She was also named Minnesota’s Jazz Hero of 2020 via the Jazz Journalists Association for all her contributions to the Jazz community in Minnesota. Patty has released 5 solo recordings which featuring luminaries Sheila E., David Hazeltine, Stokley Williams, and Ira Sullivan, Sean Turner, Tony Axtell as well as members of her entire family. Patty’s latest CD is entitled, “Count Your Blessings”, which was released in time for the 2019 Holiday Season. Patty is also the host of her own weekly contemporary jazz show on KBEM 88.5FM. www.pattypeterson.com Now based in New York City, Jon Weber travels extensively as a soloist and as a highly sought music director for top jazz and cabaret performers. Jon has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous honors for performance and composition – scoring extensively for television since 1987. Gary Burton, Roy Hargrove have both recorded Jon’s music, and his critically-acclaimed release, SIMPLE COMPLEX, rose to #1. He lives in New York City and hosts NPR’s “Piano Jazz with Jon Weber” ” He is the worthy successor to the late Marian McPartland on the NPR staple. www.jonwebermusic.com “Immensely gifted.” “Formidable talent.” “Phenomenal.” “Essential” – The New York Times “Jon Weber is a virtuoso – pure and simple. FIVE STARS” – All About Jazz USA

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtime. Joyful Interactive Group Singing The popular Big 70’s Singalong is back – and as always, with a Freshly Updated Song List!! Jay and Doug will lead, and together you will belt out some of the greatest songs of the 70’s, including hits by Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Blondie, Glen Campbell, Dolly Parton, ABBA, The Bee Gees, Carole King, The Eagles, and more. Bring your cell phone or iPad (if you need bigger text), and put on your favorite 70’s clothes. Jay Fuchs piano, vocals, song leader Doug Anderson vocals, guest song leader Jay Fuchs is a renowned entertainer, music director, and music educator. For 25 years he has been the musical partner of Erin Schwab, the “Bette Midler of the Twin Cites”. Together they create and perform popular shows throughout the area, including Crooner’s Supper Club, LUSH Lounge and Theater, The W – Minneapolis, Birch’s on the Lake, and many other great venues. Jay is the founder and director of Dr. Jay’s Cabaret, which produces a series of fun and inspirational shows at a variety of popular entertainment spots. He has served as music director for the Governor’s Inauguration Ball, the Charlie Awards, the US Foods Awards Ball, the Basilica of Saint Mary Annual Fund Raiser, Children’s MN, and many more. For 27 years Jay was the Music Theory Department Head at McNally Smith College of Music. Doug Anderson is a veteran actor/dancer/performer in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. He has performed at the Guthrie, Chanhassen Dinner Theater, Hey City Theater, Center City Theater, and many others. He has also performed in London at The St. James Theater, Piaño, Crazy Coq’s, The Music Café and The Phoenix Arts Club.

No cover–light fare available from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Full-menu available until 8:30pm. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS Maggie’s Afterglow consists of casual entertainment offered outside our usual listening environment of ticketed concerts. Various jazz singers and pianists appear in the lounge. There is no cover, but tips are encouraged. You may sign up for the guest list, but space is not reserved. Seating is first come, first served in the bar and at lounge tables.

Join us as we celebrate the release of Shut Up & Play, the new Alligator Records release by Toronzo Cannon & The Chicago Way. Toronzo Cannon “Shut Up & Play” Album Release Party with special guests Mark Cameron Band Saturday, June 22 James Ballentine "Uptown" VFW Post 246 2916 Lyndale Ave S. Minneapolis, MN Doors 7:30pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+ $25 Advance / $30 Day of Show -- Join us as we celebrate the release of Shut Up & Play, the new Alligator Records release by Toronzo Cannon & The Chicago Way. Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon defies all expectations. The blistering guitarist, soulful vocalist, singular songwriter and city bus driver fuses his muscular, rock-inspired blues guitar playing with his original, keenly detailed slice-of-life songs, blazing his own blues trail. With the 2016 release of his Alligator Records debut, The Chicago Way, Cannon burst onto the international stage as one the most electrifying bluesmen to emerge from Chicago in decades. His live performances unfailingly earn him heaps of critical praise and hordes of wildly enthusiastic fans. Toronzo Cannon delivers his messages loud and clear. Between his searing chops, soul-satisfying vocals and vibrant and distinctive original songs, Cannon has grown from being a local attraction to become a world-renowned torch bearer for the blues. "Deep, contemporary Chicago blues… razor-sharp guitar and compelling, forceful singing" —Chicago Tribune "Cannon is at the front rank of Chicago bluesmen. He creates wide-screen modern arrangements for wry, thoughtful songs, molding an ensemble sound that’s both tempestuous and scrupulously controlled." —MOJO By purchasing a ticket to this event, you and your party agree to abide by: The Uptown VFW’s Code Of Conduct online at http://uptownvfw.org/code-of-conduct. NO REFUNDS