Crooners Classics – every Wednesday at 5:30PM we will celebrate the beloved musical treasures of yesterday. Wednesday’s Crooners Classics Jazz, Gershwin Tribute Arne Fogel’s musical and lyrical tribute to the immortal Gershwin Brothers. Arne Fogel, vocals Rick Carlson, piano Steve Pikal, bass Jendeen Forgerg, drums Arne Fogel is a 2018 inductee into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame and a 2008 inductee into the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame. Arne has performed in countless live radio concerts and productions, including three years as a regular performer on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion. Arne has performed on nearly 1,500 recording sessions as a singer on jingles and film soundtracks, and recorded and co-produced several albums. For 12 years he produced and hosted Arne Fogel Presents on the stations of the Minnesota Public Radio network, and for over 40 years has entertained radio audiences with his programs on SiriusXM, WWTC-AM, KLBB-AM, KTWN-FM, Netradio.com, and Bing Crosby Internet Radio (Bing’s Basement, The Bing Shift). Currently, Arne appears on KBEM-FM in the Twin Cities. “…I can’t think of anyone else around here who does what Fogel does…There’s a dearth of male jazz vocalists in general, and none in this area who has mastered Fogel’s unique style of pop/swing. It’s accessible, danceable, romantic and fun…” — Pamela Espeland, MINNPOST ArneFogel.com

HUNNY BEAR is a funk/fusion quartet located in Minneapolis, MN. Featuring a combination of styles and performing music ranging from modern covers, funk standards, fresh sounds and originals, everyone is sure to enjoy the cool vibes and energy at any performance.   Ancient Waves is deep and catchy rock songs about the wonders and dismays of the universe.