Sun May 12 Mike Dowling & Jeff Ray, 1pm https://mikedowling.com/ https://jeffraymusic.com/ When the late, great Vassar Clements heard Mike Dowling play guitar back in 1975 he did the sensible thing. He hired him. Mike was the guitarist in Vasssar’s first touring band and can be heard on Clements’ Grammy-nominated Nashville Jam. Clements called him simply, “One of the finest guitarists there is, anywhere.” Before embarking on a solo performance and teaching career, the Wisconsin native also worked and recorded with music legends Jethro Burns and Joe Venuti in Chicago, and studied briefly with session great George Barnes in San Francisco. In1995, after years in various ensembles and a successful stint as a Nashville songwriter he launched a solo performance career and with the release of Swamp Dog Blues began to headline at concerts and festivals throughout the world. Soon after, Mike packed up his guitars and his fishing gear and moved from Nashville, Tennessee to a little mountain town in northwest Wyoming where he and his wife opened Wind River Guitar, a unique residency school for private master instruction. He’s released eight critically acclaimed albums on his Wind River Guitar label and two more for Solid Air Records. David Chamberlain, host of “Sagebrush Boogie”, WRFG FM, Atlantic called his most recent CD, Tracks, “One of the best recordings I have ever heard.” Mike shares a Grammy for his contribution to Pink Guitar, a collaborative compilation of Henry Mancini tunes arranged and performed by twelve of the country’s top acoustic guitarists. Pink Guitar, produced by Solid Air Records, was voted Pop Instrumental Album of the Year in 2005. Mike Dowling will be joined by Minnesota resonator slide-guitarist and songwriter Jeff Ray. Ray‘s music is rooted in the traditions of acoustic blues and American primitive fingerstyle guitar while also integrating Indian classical and world music styles under the cryptic guise of alternate guitar tunings. His music recalls early blues and rock, fingerstyle-folk, and Indian Carnatic music – sounding equal parts Ry Cooder, Grateful Dead and RL Burnside. Jeff has shared the stage with Chris Smither, Justin Townes Earl, Indigenous, Spider John Koerner, Earl Greyhound, Black Diamond Heavies, Pat Donohue, Retribution Gospel Choir, Dawes, and Charlie Parr, among others. He has earned recognition as a first-place winner of the Minnesota Blues Society “Road to Memphis” competition and placed second in the Trocadero’s Spotlight Songwriter Competition. JEFF RAY hosts the “Roots & Resophonics” concert series at the White Squirrel Bar on the 2nd Sunday of every month, 1-3pm, featuring a unique duo performance of the most talented local and regional musicians in the American roots genre.        

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. Collegiate Jazz Ensemble Performing compositions and arrangements by acclaimed women composers and arrangers in honor of Mother’s Day. The program will include works by Toshiko Akiyoshi, Patty Darling, Michele Fernández, Melba Liston, Ellen Rowe, Maria Schneider, and Mary Lou Williams. Abigail Clasemann, Dylan Halom, Chloe Lee, Gabe Mauer, Julia Peterson, Parker Rogers, Indigo Sabin, Anna Stednitz woodwinds Aiden Carlson, Sam Helgerson, Ethan Kalla, Arya Menk, Gracelyn Szynal trumpetsAidan Hansen, Aidon Huck, Zach Mangan, Adam Nordquist, Ian Ort trombonesAmelia Boerger vibes, percussion Holden Docherty bass Daniel Gordon drums Jorgen Halstensen piano Conor Jolly guitar Will Sorg bass Nathan Swanson drumsJack Asmus, Arya Menk, Gracelynn Szynal vocals Dave Stamps director The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Dave Stamps, is the premier 21-member concert jazz ensemble at Gustavus Adolphus College. Formerly known as the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band and Gustavus Stage Band, the Gustavus Jazz Ensemble recently celebrated its 50th year of excellence. Founded in 1970 by Dr. Mark Lammers, the ensemble is composed of students majoring in a diverse array of academic disciplines. The ensemble, affectionately known as GJAZZ, prides itself on its multifaceted repertoire of classic big band works and cutting-edge arrangements by today’s leading jazz composers. Gustavus.edu/finearts

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtime. Mother/Daughter, Cabaret, Heartwarming, Hilarious Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs have been doing Mother’s Day Cabaret’s for over 20 years, but this time will be EVEN BETTER! They will be joined by Erin’s real life daughter, Sophie Todaro! This is going to be a show to beat ALL Mother’s Day shows. We will sing everything from Stevie Nicks to Stevie Wonder, Showtunes and Sing-A-Longs and of course it will also be hilarious and heart warming. Mary T had us book this show with Sophie after the last show we did together! If the owner of the club herself loves, you better get your tix!! Join us at Crooners for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th at 5pm! Get your tickets now!!! Erin Schwab, Vocals Sophie Todaro, Vocals Jay Fuchs, Piano & Vocals Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs have been playing together in the Twin Cities and across the US for over 20 years. Erin and Jay have played all of the stages at Crooners for years and have written and performed many shows including 1967: Summer of Love, Erin sings Bette and their VERY popular Naughty and Nice Holiday Shows! They have played Clubs, Theaters, Weddings, Fundraisers, Garages, Living Rooms, Corporate and Political Events. Both EriJay have also been Music and Theater Educators for years. Jay was the head of the Theory and Composition Department at McNally Smith College of Music for years and Erin was on the Voice & Ensemble Faculty there as well. Erin and Jay started Cabaret Camp and Jay has now evolved the original classes to cultivate a new group, The Cabaret All-Stars and they are playing numerous places around town as well. Erin is the audience coordinator and a regular Jason Show Contributor on Fox 9. Host Jason Matheson has been calling her “The Twin Cities Bette Midler” for years! She also is a Director of Educational Theater and Teaching Artist and one of the co-founders of ETC Productions, a new Educational Theater Company here in the Twin Cities! For more information go to etcproductions.info “Erin Schwab IS the Bette Midler of the Twin Cities” Jason Matheson of the Jason Show on Fox 9 and Jason and Alexis In The Morning on My Talk 107.1 FM @ErinSchwabMN on Instagram

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtimes. Jazz Manouche, Swing The Music of Django Reinhardt Past, Preset, and Future. Ryan Picone Quartet is back for their encore performance to showcase the music of Django Reinhardt in a way that shows the relationship of how Django’s music developed from the 1930’s to the style that is now prevalent all around the world known as, Jazz Manouche. Author Michael Dregni who wrote one of the most recognized biographies of Django’s life had this to say about Ryan Picone Quartet’s most recent album. “Swinging, sensual, moody, rousing — Ryan Picone Quartet’s music follows the trail of Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy jazz. Listening to these tracks, you can almost smell the campfire smoke and see the nighttime lights of Paris burning on the horizon. Bon voyage!” Come join Ryan Picone Quartet for a night that takes you for a journey that showcases the life and legacy of Django Reinhardt. Ryan Picone lead guitarTessa Nichols Meade violinIan Stenlund rhythm guitarMatt Blake bass Ryan Picone Quartet is a group that was put together to showcase the original compositions of Ryan Picone. The music has been written throughout different time periods in his life, and represents his connection to the music of Django Reinhardt. The band consists of Ryan Picone from The Red Hot Django Peppers, Ian Stenlund from The Mississippi Hot Club, Tessa Nichols Meade from the Cold City Heat, and Matt Blake from the Gentleman’s Anti Temperance League. This group is an all star group that brings together a new transfiguration of Jazz. RyanPicone.com

Contemporary, modern, Spanish and flamenco dance merge into classical, jazz and flamenco music, forming a suggestive staging.A one of a kind experience!Barcelona Flamenco Ballet (BFB) address the ever-present myth of Carmen intheir new project. This new recreation of Bizet’s work brings new elements fromflamenco that were previously unknown. It goes beyond the traditionalconception in which it has historically been categorised and adapts it to thereality of today’s contemporary society. The values for which Carmen is todaya woman of our time and the adaptation of flamenco music and ballet with thedistinctive stamp that characterises David Gutierrez, places the work in a newparadigm of the universal myth and flamenco of the 21st century.Barcelona Flamenco Ballet is already established as an internationally renowned company, recognized worldwide after its successes on the billboard of the best theaters in the world. Criticism, awards and public success endorse this company as one of the best dance companies from Spain!David Gutiérrez, after his worldwide success as the protagonist and creator of his previous shows "New Time" and "Trapped in Time", is consolidated with this third risk proposal thanks to his own, avant-garde and pioneering label that will not leave the public indifferent . Within the framework of modern flamenco, we present a groundbreaking and versatile show, a bet that vindicates both traditional and innovative flamenco.Barcelona Flamenco BalletDining is available Pre Show @ our Uptown Lobby offering Tapas and Spanish inspired plates.Make a ReservationParking is available at the Seven Points Ramp Across the Street, Off Street on 31st and Hennepin or At 1422 West Lake St, Minneapolis MN 55408

Join internationally-renowned Elvis tribute artist Anthony Shore as he celebrates his May birthday -- and Mother's Day!Sunday, May 12, 20246 pm Doors // 7 pm Music$45 Premium Seating (includes early entry, premium seating & meet and greet)$30 Advance Reserved SeatingAll AgesTicket purchases are final and non-refundableJoin internationally-renowned Elvis tribute artist Anthony Shore as he celebrates his May birthday -- and Mother's Day! Along with his all-star band (horns! strings! backing singers!), Shore will present an evening of Presley classics, including hits from Elvis on the silver screen to an iconic Las Vegas-inspired set. A night of music to be remembered!About Anthony Shore:At the age of 3, Anthony received his first Elvis record, and his love of a legend was born. As a child, he practiced his singing, and by the age of 16, he was performing professionally. Before relocating to the United States in 2011, Anthony toured Europe, performing to sell-out audiences in Spain, Cyprus, France, Tenerife, and London. Since moving to the States, Anthony has received numerous awards and enjoys getting to know people as he performs in a variety of private, public, and corporate settings. Anthony’s versatility allows him to perform in venues of all sizes, and he sets himself apart by producing quality shows throughout the year with his All-Star Band.Website // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube