Live Music

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Singer-Songwriter, Americana, Folk-Rock David Singley reimagines his original singer-songwriter material as a power trio with Chris Bates & Greg Schutte. David Singley: Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Vocals Chris Bates: Bass Greg Schutte: Drums Born and raised in rural central Illinois, David Singley is a singer-songwriter- guitarist living in Saint Paul, Minnesota, whose music is born of the street, the country, and the academy. An experienced veteran with decades of backing world-class artists and performers, he has recently joined the “Great Resignation” and set his sights on his own artistic pursuits. His music evokes the golden era of the singer-songwriter: the late ’60’s and early-to-mid ’70’s; with its chameleonic stylistic twists and turns, as well as its memorable melodies and insightful, poetic lyrics. His music expresses a point-of- view that is at once highly personal and triumphantly global. His voice evokes traces of many of his influences: James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, Jackson Browne, Dan Fogelberg, and many others. His guitar playing is at once highly focused and passionate, impressive yet always absolutely appropriate to the song at hand. His two singer-songwriter albums, 2021’s “The Long, Slow Fuse of Night”, and 2024’s “Fools & Mystics”, have received significant radio airplay, and praise from the music press. He has multiple music videos on his YouTube channel with over 100k views, including three over 200k and one over 300k views. His credits include: Perry Como, Gene Pitney, Bobby Caldwell, Bob Brookmeyer, Tal Farlow, Dave Weckl and many others. “He favors thoughtful, even poetic, material that connects with audiences, possesses bracing directness, and eschews any hint of pretentiousness…Fools & Mystics should garner him new listeners and reaffirm longtime fans’ belief that he’s one of the best songwriters working today. You may have never heard of him, but you can redress that oversight today.”—Skope Magazine www.davidsingley.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Classic Jazz Standards Ahmed and the Creators are seasoned masters of classic jazz, often hailed as purists for their unwavering dedication to the genre’s foundations. Their set will feature timeless standards from legends like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Mongo Santamaria. Ahmed Abdulkarim: Trumpet Dale Alexander: Piano Andrew Schwandt: Tenor Saxophone Adam Nussbaum: Drums Ted Olson: Bass Ahmed Abdulkarim has been performing music his entire life. He began on the piano, and then moved around from the bugle to the trombone before finally settling on the trumpet in 1956. Trumpet jazz is where he truly found his voice. Ahmed studied under Manny Laureano of the Minnesota Symphony and has performed at legendary venues including First Ave, The Dakota, and The Stand in NYC. “With a dynamic blend of individual styles, Ahmed and the Creators lack nothing when it comes to the fullness of sound you might find with a large orchestra and yet retain the personality and intimacy typical of smaller jazz combos.”–Twin Cities Gateway

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtime in the Dunsmore Room. Comedy Show A veteran performer and an extremely funny guy, C. Willi Myles has the gift of connecting people with each other through humor and storytelling that everyone can relate to. Performing across the U.S. and abroad, his career highlights include several appearances on national television and at the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City. He has opened for many of the top musical and comedy acts throughout the country, has performed regularly on cruise ships and at casinos, and has performed in concert with some of the biggest names in entertainment. AmericasEverydayComedian.com

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. This Time Featuring a Special Tribute to BARRY MANILOW!! Jay and Doug will lead, and together you will belt out those great songs of the 70’s, including hits by Fleetwood Mac, Cat Stevens, John Denver, Dolly Parton, James Taylor, Glen Campbell, The Bee Gees, Carole King, Billy Joel, Elton John, The Eagles, and more. 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.

Crooners Classics – every Wednesday at 5:30PM we will celebrate the beloved musical treasures of yesterday. Wednesday’s Crooners Classics Classic Vocal Jazz Connie sings selections from her CD “Fever” and long-running show exploring the life and music of Peggy Lee. Connie Evingson – vocals Mary Louise Knutson – piano Steve Pikal – bass Doug Haining – horns CONNIE EVINGSON is known for exploring a wide variety of musical styles. Her recorded catalog of acclaimed CD’s ranging from jazz and Broadway standards to the music of Peggy Lee, Dave Frishberg, the Beatles, bossa nova, gypsy jazz and more reflects an adventurous spirit that knows no boundaries. Connie appears regularly at Crooner’s, the Dakota, the Womans Club and various other Twin Cities venues. She has been a featured guest artist with Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis, Michael Feinstein and Vince Giordano, the Minnesota Orchestra conducted by Doc Severinsen, Philip Brunelle’s Vocalessence, the JazzMN Orchestra and has toured worldwide with appearances at concert halls and theaters across the U.S., Europe and Japan. Her CD’s have all charted in the Top 50 Jazz releases in the U.S. and Canada, and can be heard on radio stations and streaming platforms worldwide as well as numerous CD compilations. She is a longtime member of the popular vocal jazz group Moore By Four and is a two-time recipient of the both the McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians and the Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant. “A World Class Local… remarkably versatile and determinedly adventurous” – Jon Bream www.connieevingson.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Comedian and Storyteller Miss Shannan Paul has curated a combination of stand-up comedy and storytelling guaranteed to help you laugh through the hard times. Miss Shannan hosts an ever-rotating cast of award-wining Stand-Up Comedians and Storytellers. This edition features Miss Shannan, along with Kymani Kalil, Tim Harmston, John DeBoer, Joe Cocozello, Todd Jay, Tina Rexing, and JC Lippold. Miss Shannan was named “Best Stand-Up Comedian” by City Pages in 2020. Campus Activities Magazine® included her as one of eight Top Speaker Picks for 2015. She has appeared on “Nick Mom’s Night Out,” “Laughs TV,” Hulu and as part of the SXSW Comedy and Music Festival. She has performed with Louie Anderson, Sinbad, and Christopher “Kid” Reid. She is also an award-winning storyteller and regular host of the Moth StorySlams held in the Twin Cities. She regularly brings her wit, whimsy and pop culture expertise to Twin Cities television as part of “The Jason Show.” Plus, hear Miss Shannan weekly on MyTalk 107.1, 830 WCCO and her podcast called “Be Our Geek.” “With comedy that’s personal and relatable, she has the ability to make you feel like you’ve been friends for years, even if you’re only seeing her for the very first time.” – City Pages Patrick Strait, comedy writer, MNcomedy.com MissShannan.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Singer-Songwriter/Pop Enjoy an evening of storytelling and heart-tugging songs as Keri Noble invites you on a journey of exploring love and loss, as well as funny observations and uplifting hope. Keri Noble: Lead Vocal, Keyboards Dan Lawonn: Cello, Guitar, Vocals A transplant from Detroit to Minneapolis, Keri Noble is a piano-driven singer/songwriter whose passion and penchant for living life on her own terms radiates from her music. Keri gained the attention of the world-famous producer, Arif Mardin, and a recording deal with EMI/Manhattan Records soon followed. Worldwide touring supported her debut release Fearless. In 2009, she released her 2nd record, Keri Noble, on Telarc/Concord Music Group. That album brought her more success, including the song “Emily” being used on the TV show “Grey’s Anatomy” and an appearance on CBS’s The Early Show. Kelly Clarkson recorded her song “If No One Will Listen,” and included it on her Grammy-nominated album All I Ever Wanted. Noble has gone on to release several full-length albums, as well as a number of EP’s. kerinoble.com

No cover–light fare available from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Full-menu available until 8:30pm. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS Maggie’s Afterglow consists of casual entertainment offered outside our usual listening environment of ticketed concerts. Various jazz singers and pianists appear in the lounge. There is no cover, but tips are encouraged. You may sign up for the guest list, but space is not reserved. Seating is first come, first served in the bar and at lounge tables.

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 one hour before showtimes. Jazz Manouche, Swing The Music of Django Reinhardt Past, Preset, and Future. Ryan Picone Quartet is back for their encore performance to showcase the music of Django Reinhardt in a way that shows the relationship of how Django’s music developed from the 1930’s to the style that is now prevalent all around the world known as, Jazz Manouche. Author Michael Dregni who wrote one of the most recognized biographies of Django’s life had this to say about Ryan Picone Quartet’s most recent album. “Swinging, sensual, moody, rousing — Ryan Picone Quartet’s music follows the trail of Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy jazz. Listening to these tracks, you can almost smell the campfire smoke and see the nighttime lights of Paris burning on the horizon. Bon voyage!” Come join Ryan Picone Quartet for a night that takes you for a journey that showcases the life and legacy of Django Reinhardt. Ryan Picone lead guitarTessa Nichols Meade violinIan Stenlund rhythm guitarMatt Blake bass Ryan Picone Quartet is a group that was put together to showcase the original compositions of Ryan Picone. The music has been written throughout different time periods in his life, and represents his connection to the music of Django Reinhardt. The band consists of Ryan Picone from The Red Hot Django Peppers, Ian Stenlund from The Mississippi Hot Club, Tessa Nichols Meade from the Cold City Heat, and Matt Blake from the Gentleman’s Anti Temperance League. This group is an all star group that brings together a new transfiguration of Jazz. RyanPicone.com

Welcome to Crooners Classics – every Wednesday will have a 5:30 PM show highlighting a classic act from music history! Wednesday’s Crooners Classics 60s Female Pop Nostalgia Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, Lesley Gore – just their names evoke memories! Now, “The Girls Singers” have a new show, “Sirens of the 60s” that recalls the great songs and memories of a musically and culturally transitional period of time. Colleen Raye vocals Debbie OKeefe vocals Katie Gearty vocals Norton Lawellin music director, keys Steve Jennings drums Colleen Raye is a true Wisconsin gem, gracing stages with her rich, sultry alto voice and captivating performances for over four decades. Her musical journey began at a young age, blossoming from singing with her brother’s band to enchanting audiences across the country. Colleen’s talent shines across various genres. Whether it’s belting out show tunes, crooning jazz standards, or delivering heartfelt country ballads, she captivates audiences with her versatility and stage presence. Her impressive career includes solo performances, collaborations with renowned jazz musicians, and the creation of popular “Girl Singers” shows that pay homage to different musical eras. Colleen’s passion for music extends beyond the stage. She’s a producer extraordinaire, creating a series of successful “Girl Singers” productions that celebrate the power of female vocalists. Her dedication to her craft and her commitment to sharing her love of music have garnered her recognition and acclaim throughout Wisconsin and beyond. “Colleen blends the qualities of Roberta Flack, Streisand, Bobbi Gentry and the freckled-faced girl who used to sing in the choir on Sunday” Hasting Star Gazette www.colleenraye.com

The Minnesota songwriter showcase
Twin Cities tradition since 2005
Curated by Nick Hensley of Love songs for angry men
Features 12 up-and-coming and veteran songwriters every Wednesday from 8 PM to 9:30 PM Sept-May
-FREE SHOW
-for more information message us at:

https://www.facebook.com/MNsongwritershowcase

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Jazz Jake Baldwin brings his originals to Crooners for the first time ever. Jake Baldwin – Trumpet Cody McKinney – Bass Toivo Hannigan – Guitar Adam Harder Nussbaum – Drums Jake Baldwin is a trumpet player based in Minneapolis, MN. His stylistic versatility has made him one of the busiest freelance trumpet players in the Midwest. You can hear him with groups ranging from the iconic Four Freshmen to the Minnesota Orchestra. In 2023 Jake won a grammy for his contributions to the videogame “Assassin’s Creed: Ragnarok” He has released two records under his own name. 2021’s “Where You’re Planted” and 2023’s “Misc. Items”. “Baldwin is asking us to surrender to the soft power of sound” – Downbeat Magazine www.jakebaldwinmusic.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. Latin, Jazz Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac Santiago, the Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra (TCLJO) combines the drama of big band jazz, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished professional musicians. Woodwinds: Pete Whitman, Clay Pufahl, Joe Mayo, Dave Brattain, Denny Carlson Trumpets: Riley Helgeson, Geoff Senn, Josh May, Jake Baldwin Bones: Pete Enblom, John Olson, Matt Echols, Mike Haynes Rhythm : Joe Strachan (piano), Graydon Peterson (bass), Pete James johnson (drum set), Mac Santiago (congas), Craig Hill (bongos & percussion), Dylan Nau (guitar) The combination of Latin and Jazz music dates back to the days of Jelly Roll Morton and his “latin tinge.” During the late 30’s and 40’s in New York City, the work of Mario Bauza with the Machito Orchestra and the famous collaboration between Dizzy Gillespie and Chano Pozo solidified a new genre in the United States. Artists such as Tito Puente, the Palemieri brothers, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Mongo Santamaria continued to develop the genre through the 50’s and 60’s. Latin Jazz was ushered into the current age by musicians like Pancho Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, and Sérgio Mendes. The Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra is proud to uphold Afro-Cuban, Mambo, Salsa, Samba, Bossa Nova and Boogaloo rhythms in the large jazz ensemble format, while investing in new voices by commissioning new works from the Twin Cities’ most talented composers and arrangers. tcljo.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Vocal Jazz and Piano “This is my 5th installment of the Living Room Sessions. I believe life is filled with inspiration and music is one of those inspirations. I experience such joy when I get to be ‘in the moment’ and sing with a pianist who moves my soul. When creating together, you find highs and lows like in life, and deep creativity that makes you laugh, and sometimes even shed a tear. Join me and Tommy Barbarella as I create with some of the best in ‘The Living Room Sessions’ in the Dunsmore Room at Crooners. You will feel right at home!” – Patty Peterson Patty Peterson – vocals Tommy Barbarella – piano About Patty Peterson – vocals Patty Peterson is a world class Jazz/ R&B vocalist and Jazz radio personality. Patty is an award winning vocalist both live. Patty has performed the national anthem at several major venues. She is also a concert producer for shows like “Memories – The Music of Barbra Streisand,” “The Jazz Women All Stars” and for 25-plus years has produced the Peterson Family Christmas Shows, and Minnesota Jazz Legends for Jazz88 since its inception in 2014. ​ As a vocalist, Patty has performed to sold-out audiences all over the country such as The Dakota Jazz Club and Crooners Lounge in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Vibrato, Catalina’s Jazz Club and The Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, California. In addition, Patty received the coveted Minnesota Music Award 7 times for best vocalist as well as best jazz recording and in 2019, she was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, along with her siblings. She was also named Minnesota’s Jazz Hero of 2020 via the Jazz Journalists Association for all her contributions to the Jazz community in Minnesota. Patty has released 5 solo recordings which featuring luminaries Sheila E., David Hazeltine, Stokley Williams, and Ira Sullivan, as well as members of her entire family. Patty’s latest CD is entitled, “Count Your Blessings”, which was released in time for the 2019 Holiday Season. Patty is also the host of her own weekly contemporary jazz show on KBEM 88.5FM – www.pattypeterson.com About Tommy Barbarella – piano Tommy is an American keyboardist. He was a member of The New Power Generation, Prince’s recording and stage band, from 1991 to 1996. Barbarella also played on Miley Cyrus’s album Breakout. In 2010, Tommy became a member of Nick Jonas & the Administration. As a frequent arranger and performer with the Minnesota Orchestra, Tommy’s worlds came together in September of 2016 when the Orchestra performed his arrangement of Prince’s “Purple Rain” at the stunning halftime show of the Minnesota Vikings inaugural game at U.S. Bank Stadium. More recently, his “Symphony of the North” collaboration with the Minnesota Orchestra and The Minnesota Vikings won BEST SHOW OPEN at the annual Golden Matrix Awards 2022. He has contributed his talents to Hollywood features by iconic directors like Spike Lee, Robert Altman and Marc Forester, as well as composing award-winning commercial tracks for Nike, Budweiser, Audi and hundreds of others. A veteran of touring and playing live, Barbarella is also a first-call session musician. His keyboard work can be heard on recordings by artists as diverse as Demi Lovato, Switchfoot, Backstreet Boys, Ziggy Marley, Miley Cyrus, Mandy Moore and many more. www.pattypeterson.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Rock, Soul, and R&B Mick Sterling and the Stud Brothers are quite simply one of the most recognized and honored Soul and R&B bands in the history of Twin Cities bands. Fueled by a 10-piece freight train featuring Bobby Vandell, Jason Peterson Delaire, Mark Lickteig and Mick Sterling, there are quite simply no other bands like this in this town. A powerful and celebratory night of all of the good stuff! Bobby Vandell: DrumsJason Peterson Delaire: KeyboardsMark Lickteig: Hammond Organ and VocalsStephen Morgan: GuitarPatrick Nelson: BassBrian Simonds: SaxRich Manik: SaxPeter Enblom: TromboneJoe DeRasmi: TrumpetPhil Holm: TrumpetMick Sterling: Lead Vocal Mick Sterling is a Minnesota Music Award and Midwest Hall of Fame Recipient, as well as a singer-songwriter, author of three books, the creator of Mick Sterling Presents that produces and books over 200 shows around the region and is the Founder of The 30-Days Foundation, a Minnesota 501c3 non-profit. www.micksterlingpresents.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Piano, Storytelling, Jearlyn Steele Singers are often accompanied by a pianist who may sometimes dread the inevitable set list of songs he may tire of playing. But what if we flip the script and give the pianist the power to decide her fate; what will he have her sing and when will he have her sing it. Yes, she can and will protest but to no avail. Come laugh and sing along to whatever songs he chooses; no rehearsals, just songs they have performed together over the decades. This show promises to deliver and uplift. The pianist will challenge and support Jearlyn through the labrynth. Don’t miss this show! Jearlyn Steele, vocals Jerry Gray, piano Jearlyn is a member of the internationally acclaimed family, The Steeles, who have performed from Carnegie Hall to Brazil and to the Super Bowl Live Verizon stage in 2018. For more than a decade, she has been the Entertainment Reporter for Twin Cities Public Television’s award-winning political show Almanac interviewing local, national and international acts. As a keynote speaker, facilitator and emcee, Jearlyn has inspired audiences around the country and the Caribbean. Maintaining her four-hour Sunday night radio show called Steele Talkn’ on WCCO Radio 830AM, has been a joy for two decades. Developing and delivering her TedX Talk in 2016 offered a revisit of her Personal Value Statement, which has emboldened her as a woman, mother, entertainer and student. Musically, she has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Prince, Mavis Staples and more. She was a frequent special guest on the national radio broadcast A Prairie Home Companion performing duets with music greats Carole King and Elvis Costello. Her vocal talents landed her a feature in the Robert Altman film, A Prairie Home Companion starring Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Woody Harrelson, Tommy Lee Jones and Garrison Keillor. www.jearlyn-steele.com

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