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.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Brazilian Bossa Nova, Jazz Samba Deeply appreciative musical homage to one of the creators of bossa nova and a composer of timeless classics such as Corcovado, The Girl from Ipanema, Desafinado and many more. Natania Kamin vocal Pavel Jany guitar Ted Godbout piano John Croarkin sax, flute, harmonica Dan Weston bass Josue Alfaro drums, percussion Ticket To Brasil is a bossa nova, samba and Brazilian jazz project founded by contemporary jazz guitarist and composer Pavel Jany. The group has performed at many national and international jazz events and has opened for such renowned artists as Trio Brasileiro, Brazilian singer Cibelle and American jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson. Natania Kamin is a charismatic vocalist, songwriter and dancer who is passionate about sharing the music of her native Brazil with American audiences. pjanymusic.com/ticket-to-brasil

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Joyful Heartfelt Interactive Cabaret Dr. Jay’s Cabaret features a group of outstanding non-professional singers. Jay picks a theme. Each performer picks 2 songs reflecting the theme. (Sometimes Jay helps with this.) Each performer then works with Jay privately to get the songs performance-ready. Then they do a show! Join Dr. Jay’s Cabaret for a night of great 70’s music, knockout performances, and sweet musical memories. Jay Fuchs: Piano, Show Host 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 at top venues throughout the area! 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. Dr. Jay’s Cabaret is “Where Singers Become Performers”.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. Balkan Party Music Best known for its toe-tapping ‘Euro music, but not stuck up’ (Star Tribune), Orkestar Bez Ime brings an intimate musical experience to Crooners. Travel with OBI through the captivating music of the Balkan Peninsula, including the vibrant traditions of the Romany people of Eastern Europe, all peppered with the band members’ personal stories behind the music. Even OBI regulars are likely to hear something new! Colleen Bertsch: Violin, Vocals Scott Keever: Guitar, Tambura Matt Miller: Bass Katrina Mundinger: Clarinet, Vocals Natalie Nowytski: Vocals, Percussion Eric Ray: Accordion, Vocals Orkestar Bez Ime , meaning “orchestra without a name” in Bulgarian, was formed in 2002 to recreate the sounds of the village with a presentation as festive as the music itself. Focusing on Eastern Europe and music of the Rom (“Gypsy”) people, OBI’s repertoire reaches from Albania to Ukraine, with plenty of stops in between. Orkestar Bez Ime is a winner of the 2011-2012 McKnight Artist Fellowships for Performing Musicians administered by MacPhail Center for Music and a recipient of a 2012 Minnesota Emerging Composers Award from the American Composers Forum. “Full-bodied, flavorful music” – Minnesota Public Radio orkestarbezime.com