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 drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Joyful Interactive Group Singing The Very Popular Big 70’s Singalong is Back!! And as always, with a Freshly Updated Song List – featuring a Special Medley of our favorite 70’s TV THEME SONGS!! Jay and Doug will lead, and together you will belt out those great songs of the 70’s, hits by Fleetwood Mac, Cat Stevens, John Denver, Dolly Parton, James Taylor, The Bee Gees, Carole King, The Eagles, and more. Plus, theme songs from Mary Tyler Moore, The Love Boat, The Partridge Family, Three’s Company, and others. Bring your cell phone or iPad (if you need bigger text), and put on your favorite 70’s clothes. Jay Fuchs: Piano, Vocals, Song LeaderDoug Anderson: Vocals, Guest Song Leader 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 throughout the area, including Crooner’s Supper Club, LUSH Lounge and Theater, The W – Minneapolis, Birch’s on the Lake, and many other great venues. 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. Doug Anderson is a veteran actor/dancer/performer in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. He has performed at the Guthrie, Chanhassen Dinner Theater, Hey City Theater, Center City Theater, and many others. He has also performed in London at The St. James Theater, Piaño, Crazy Coq’s, The Music Café and The Phoenix Arts Club.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. 70’s Progressive Rock Recreating the music of iconic prog rock giants Genesis, Yes, Emerson Lake & Palmer, King Crimson, and Rush. Ambitious compositions, experimentation, concept-driven lyrics, and instrumental virtuosity take center stage in this otherworldly tribute to rock’s most musically excessive epoch. Brian ZIemniak – keyboards & B3David Anania – drumsDavid Feily – guitarCharles Fletcher – bassBill Pyle III – vocals Composed of world-class musicians from, literally, around the world (Mexico, Berlin, New York, Minneapolis), THOSE MEDLEY KIDS come together for one night only at Crooners Main Stage. THOSE MEDLEY KIDS evolved out of a combination of a shared love for classic 70s Progressive Rock and a necessity to adapt and foster creativity and connection during the pandemic of 2020.