Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era. Patty’s eclectic taste gives the band diverse influences including New Orleans Traditional Jazz, Western Swing, Gypsy Melodies, Ragtime Piano Blues, Jug Music and 1930′s Popular Song. The core instrumentation of accordion, clarinet, guitar and bass is light and swift, but also melancholic and lush when it needs to be. Patty, mostly known as an accordionist doubles as the bands vocalist. His voice is inspired most by the old time hollers and croons from the dawn of recording once described as “Tom Waits meets Rudy Vallee.” More than anything, The Buttons is a group that is always enjoying themselves… Which seems to give audiences permission to do the same.

“Fuzzy Math has been a fixture on the Twin Cities scene for over a decade, led by keyboardist-composer Mark Vandermyde and featuring some of the finest players around (Andrew Schwandt on tenor sax, Matt Peterson on bass and Haralds Bondaris on drums).  They recently released their 5th CD offering a new iteration their uniquely eclectic blend of original jazz and creative pop covers, for which the StarTribune once named them to its Best of Minnesota list for “best jazz act for people bored with jazz”.  Racket (successor to City Pages arts beat) called them “fluid as hell…generously melodic…alternately tender and brawny…nuanced…this is jazz that never gets too far out but never dawdles too close to home – a genuine sweet spot.”  Their goal is to create music that’s interesting, accessible and fun…something for everyone.”

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. The Fab Four Reimagined Four prominent Minnesota guitarists perform their takes on classic Beatles songs, reimagining them to fit their personal tastes, styles, and strengths. They are supported by a dynamic upright bass and drums rhythm section. Hear your favorite songs by the Fab Four in a new light. Jeff Perry guitarTim Sparks guitarBen Abrahamson guitarChris Olson guitarMatt Blake bassBob Johnston drums Jeff Perry is a sideman for a variety of Minnesota bands and he leads the Sonic Dream trio that plays for many prominent events and clients. “Hip retooling of pop songs.”–Star Tribune JeffPerryGuitar.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Soulful Singer-Songwriter Sharing 23 years of her most-loved original songs, her favorites and yours. Sara Renner vocalsBilly Steele keyboardTim Zhorne drumsJeffrey Bailey bassKyle Tennis guitarsTonia Hughes Kendrick vocalsNorm Blagman vocalsChryss Altamirano vocalsCierra Hill stringsJosh Dieringer stringsJesse Kellerman strings SaraRenner.com