Fr. Vito and Friends: Live at Crooners!

Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Comedy and Music! Fr. Vito Incognido is back for Halloween season, with friends Laura Hlavac on piano and vocals, Mrs. Bunnyman (Mary Esch) giving announcements and a special appearance by Frank Fuggadeli from Boston (Sid Smaka). Expect irreverent, mostly clean comedy. Inspirational, sometimes-singalong music and a lot of laughs. Oh, and be ready to make a confession for your sins. Tom Esch has done comedy as Fr. Vito Incognido since 2017 at venues such as the Bryant Lake Bowl, The Temple of Fashion (St. Paul) and Solomon’s Porch (Minneapolis). He is an actual former Roman Catholic priest. Singer/songwriter Laura Hlavac got her music chops in church. She has performed with many rock bands in the Twin Cities as well as jazz pianist Larry McDonough. She currently fronts the band, Funkin’Right. Mary Esch has been active in the theater and arts community for decades. She played a role in Krista Walsh’s 2003 “Windmills and Mirrors”, Intermedia Arts, Mpls. She choreographed and danced in Josie Winship’s 2004, “Don’t Conceal, Reveal!, Fringe Festival, Mpls. The character Mrs. Bunnyman was born in 2018 for The Father Vito Incognido show. God help her Sid Smaka studied music, dance and theater in high school and at the University of Minnesota. Musical performance at The Caboose in Minneapolis. His comedic intuitions were honed at home, which we all know is the toughest audience anywhere. “If there is a message I want people to get behind the comedy, it is that God forgives you but you must hold yourself accountable,” Esch said. “And if you can’t hold yourself accountable, the community will …” Father Vito, I absolve you of your quips. For your atonement, say two Hail Marys and three Rodney Dangerfields.” Ruben Rosario – St Paul Pioneer Press www.frvitocomedy.com

THE CHARADE: A TRIBUTE TO D’ANGELO

Main Stage Showroom 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. A Tribute to the Great Music of D’Angelo Enjoy a night of the neosoul, R’n’B and Jazz with music of D’Angelo brought to you by a group of local Twin Cities based musicians. Presented by Adam Bohanan from The Voice Seaoson 26, he will be joined on vocals by local legends Traiveon Dunlap, Ke’andre Mac and the incomparable Monique Blakey! As well as a star studded cast of musicians. This night is sure to want to evoke an intimate, raw and soulful connection! Adam Bohanan: Vocals Monique Blakey: Vocals Traiveon Dunlap: Vocals Ke’andre Mac: Vocals & Drums Matt McIntyre: Bass Deevo: Guitar Alex Brown: Trumpet Shane Cox: Trombone Adam Bohanan was a Semi-Finalist on NBC’s The Voice Season 26. He plays all over town with his local band. Monique Blakey, a local superstar, can be found singing the national anthem at Vikings games, in local R’n’B music festivals, and at the Snapp’d open mic. Traiveon Dunlap, a singer and multi-instrumentalist, has performed all over the Twin Cities including The Dakota, State Theater, US Bank Stadium and many more. Ke’andre Mack is a legacy prodigy. He will be singing and playing drums on this show. He can be found all over town, playing with Jay Bee and the Routine and many others.www.adambohananmusic.com This show is supported by CarbonSound.fm