Joyann Parker: Classic Ladies of Country Music

Main Stage Showroom 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Great Classic Country Music with Soul Singing the songs and telling the stories of the women who made the unforgettable country hits that defined the era: Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Kitty Wells, Dolly Parton and more. Joyann Parker: Guitar, Vocals Mark Lamoine: Guitar, Vocals Tim Wick: Piano Chris Bates: Bass Bill Golden: Drums, Vocals With roots in the church and a solid foundation of musical education, Joyann Parker found her authentic voice later in life and created her own blend of roots music that combines soul, R&B, gospel, jazz and traditional blues styles. Parker has been a steadily rising star on the Midwest music scene and now brings her full range of talent as an accomplished singer, pianist, guitarist and songwriter to national and international stages. “Joyann Parker knows her way around a song. She climbs inside it, dwells in it, lives with every note and phrase, delivering performances that seize our emotions and capture the ragged despair and heightened joy of life.” –Living Blues Magazine JoyannParker.com

What’s in a Name? Vol. 2

Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Great Entertainment What’s in a name? Well, for many songwriters, it seems there is quite a bit! Across all music genres there are songs named after people: Maria, Jenny, Jack, Barbara Ann, Mack, Mandy, Jolene, Danny Boy, Dulcinea, and so many more. From Broadway to Pop to Country to Swing, join Jen, and Andrew as they sing and play an eclectic mix of songs with names as their titles. 80% Music + 20% comedy = 100% Fun! Jen Maren: Host, Vocals Andrew Fleser: Piano, Vocals +Special Guest & Crooners Favorite, Doug Anderson! Jen Maren is an actress, singer, and VoiceOver talent. Known for her role of Marjorie Congdon in GLENSHEEN at The History Theatre, she has also appeared on many Twin Cities Stages including: Guthrie Theater, Ordway Theatre, Penumbra Theatre, Mixed Blood, Old Log Theater, Illusion Theater, Park Square Theatre, and Children’s Theater Company. Dr. Andrew Fleser, pianist and teacher, has performed as a soloist and accompanist throughout the United States and Europe. He has worked with many theaters in the Twin Cities, including Minnesota Orchestra, Children’s Theatre Company, History Theatre, and Park Square Theatre. His performances can be heard on Minnesota Public Radio, A Prairie Home Companion, and Cantus’s albums A Harvest Home and Manifesto. www.jenmaren.com