Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. Jazz, Rock Fusion A set of energetic and upbeat jazz-rock classics by Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham, Chick Corea, and other legends of the era. Pavel Jany guitarsJohn Croarkin sax, flute Ted Godbout keyboards Dan Weston bass Josue Alfaro drums, percussion World Jazz Collegium is an assembly of local and international musicians founded by the Twin Cities based guitarist and composer Pavel Jany. In addition to their original material, World Jazz Collegium’s repertoire includes works by Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Jaco Pastorius, Billy Cobham, Miles Davis, Jeff Beck, and other legends of modern jazz. PJanyMusic.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Classic Repertory Big Band, Basie-Style The ACME Jazz Company is an 18-piece big band featuring vocalist Arne Fogel, singing selections from the Great American Songbook. Saxophonist Bob Parsons contributes the classic charts, plus unique arrangements, to the band’s growing eclectic repertoire. Arne Fogel vocalsBob Parsons music director, arranger, saxophone Arranger and woodwind performer Bob Parsons grew up in St. James, Minnesota. After receiving an M.A. in composition from the University of Minnesota, Parsons moved to New York City in 1991, where he was involved in composition, arranging, and production work for major label recording projects, jingles, and film scores. Parsons provided in-studio arranging services for Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, John Scofield, the Brecker Brothers, and many others. Since returning to Minnesota, Bob Parsons joined the Acme Jazz Company, which features his arrangements, giving him a forum for his personal eclectic style. “They’re a great swinging big band!”– Gerry Swanberg, Big Band Scene, KBEM

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Eclectic 20th Century Mix The May installment of the Birthday Club series, tipping our hat to May music birthdays including Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Bobby Darin, Fats Waller, Bacharach and David and more. Dan Chouinard host, pianoMaud Hixson featured guest vocalist Dan Chouinard started up the Birthday Club at Crooners in 2016 for the inauguration of the brand new Dunsmore Room. He’s been a regular at Crooners ever since. Maud Hixson was the first May guest, and is back for a reprise. She and Dan also recorded together on the 2024 Bistro Award-winning album Permanent Moonlight: Songs of Sir Richard Rodney Bennett. “Eclectic Minnesota accompanist Dan Chouinard is everyone’s go-to guy. “ –Kim Ode, StarTribune DanChouinard.com

CLARE DOYLE BIO With the release of her debut singles in 2023, Americana artist-to-watch Clare Doyle garnered immediate attention for her modern blend of soulful country and rootsy rock, alongside the bold lyricism that Music in Minnesota calls “a fresh perspective in emotional storytelling.” Originally from Saint Paul, MN, Doyle had settled in New Orleans, LA until the global pandemic forced a move back to her hometown, where she began to rediscover the musical identity she’d neglected for years. Armed with a decade of heartache, adventure, addiction, and life on the road, she began to alchemize raw emotions into a collection of songs that run the gamut from clever and rollicking, to gritty and gut-wrenching. She draws on a range of influences to write candidly about loving, losing, hurting, and making a hot mess of things. She was named one of First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2023, Music in Minnesota’s Emerging Artists of 2024, and has been tapped to support acts like The Cactus Blossoms, Them Coulee Boys, and Turn Turn Turn. Socials IG: @claredoylemusic FB: Clare Doyle Music Website: claredoyle.com ———————————- SAMMIE JEAN COHEN BIO  Singer-songwriter, Sammie Jean Cohen, hails from Minneapolis, but has also experienced life in the mountains of Montana and off grid deserts of Arizona. Her musical style seamlessly blends outlaw country with bluesy folk elements, creating her own unique sound. Influenced by a diverse range of artists including Etta James and The Eagles, Sammie Jean aspires to complete her unfinished songs, release recordings, and harbors a dream of one day opening for the Heartless Bastards. Sammie Jean is not only a talented performer but also a sought-after opener for regional acts, showcasing her skills and versatility on stage. Additionally, as a professional photographer under the name No Aesthetic Photography, Cohen is frequently commissioned to capture stunning studio portraits and electrifying live performances of fellow musicians. Sammie’s involvement not only demonstrates her commitment to fostering a vibrant musical community but also underscores her reputation as a respected figure in the local music scene.   Links: https://linktr.ee/sammiejeancohen ———————————– CASSANDRA JOHNSON   Bio: Cassandra is a singer/songwriter and self taught guitarist who found her way to St. Paul from the prairies of Western North Dakota. She has blended her influences of indie, jazz, country-folk, and soul into a cohesive sound all her own. She elevates her moving melodies and autobiographical lyrics with rich guitar arrangements so that every song feels like a little world unto itself. Cassandra also plays lead guitar in local band, Astronomy Town. Links: https://www.instagram.com/cassandrajohnsonmusic?igsh=MWhvN2x5ZXIxNzhpNw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://youtu.be/V0LPmX23NNw?si=MpHqMagRgwgJu0mC https://cassandralynnj.wixsite.com/cassandramusic Nothing to Prove Only To Share- Cassandra Johnson: Fostering Authenticity | Linktree   https://www.instagram.com/astronomytown?igsh=enNkcW9weW52MGJr