Live Music

Unattractive Giant Monster – Unattractive Giant Monster is a post genre, weirdo sewer punk band from the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Fueled by hot dogs and inspired by bands like The Dead Milkmen, Devo, and  Diarrhea Planet, UGM is ready to party. Cut Rate Clones – Cut Rate Clones formed when four dads trawling Craigslist decided to get together to play punk rock instead of joining a bowling league or whatever dads usually do. Since 2022 they have slowly and meticulously crafting a set of original songs reminiscent of late 70s east coast punk and 90s ska punk refined into a modern mash up that will get your head bobbing and your feet skanking. Listening to the Cut Rate Clones will make you smarter, faster, more attractive, increase self confidence, and basically make all your dreams come true.   Ruben – Ruben is a Rock ‘n Soul band from various parts of the Twin Cities metro region in Minnesota. With each member taking lead vocal turns, the songs are often rich with beautiful melodies, close 4 part harmonies and warm horns.

Crooners Classics – every Wednesday at 5:30 PM we will celebrate the beloved musical treasures of yesterday. Limited Menu Available Wednesday’s Crooners Classics An Evening of Classic 1967 Greatness! Erin and Jay Cabaret are bringing back one of their most popular shows and some fantastically sentimental songs from The Mamas and the Papas, Jefferson Airplane, and Simon and Garfunkel to Vicky Carr, Bobbie Gentry and the Musical HAIR! They always Let The Sunshine In and you will be California Dreamin! Erin Schwab: Vocals Jay Fuchs: Piano, Vocals Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs have been playing together in the Twin Cities and across the US for over 20 years. Erin and Jay have played all of the stages at Crooners for years and have written and performed many shows including 1967: Summer of Love, Erin sings Bette and their VERY popular Naughty and Nice Holiday Shows! They have played clubs, theaters, weddings, fundraisers, garages, living rooms, corporate and political events. Jay was the head of the Theory and Composition Department at McNally Smith College of Music and Erin was on the Voice & Ensemble Faculty there. Erin and Jay started Cabaret Camp and Jay has now evolved the original classes to cultivate a new group, The Cabaret All-Stars and they are playing numerous places around town. Erin is the audience coordinator and a regular Jason Show contributor on Fox 9. She also is a Director of Educational Theater and a teaching artist and one of the co-founders of ETC Productions, a new educational theater company here in the Twin Cities! “The Twin Cities’ Bette Midler” –Fox 9 Host Jason Matheson

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Great Acoustic Hits Experience the Greatest Acoustic Hits from James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Peter, Paul & Mary – Michael’s originals and more! Tunes: If You Could Read My Mind, A Case Of You, Moonshadow, Up On The Roof, Wintersong, Forever Young. Expect the best acoustic hits: “Sundown,” “Wild World,” “Feelin Groovy,”“Peace Train,” “Hard Headed Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend,” “Bristlecone Pine,” “Two In Love,” “May You Never.” These tunes inspire fond memories, spark your imagination and stir your soul! Michael Monroe: Vocals, Guitar, Bamboo/Crystal Flutes & LIVE Looping “Minnesota Acoustic Music Master,” (Star Tribune) and Emmy Award-winning, Michael Monroe will be singing and playing guitars built on the North Shore with 200 year-old wood from the bottom of Lake Superior and flutes of crystal and bamboo. From vinyl to digital, Michael Monroe is now in his 6th decade of performing nationally in concert, festival, corporate and educational settings. He has travelled many miles since his first paid performance for an audience of 4000 in Asbury Park, NJ and recording his first demo over 4 decades ago in a “chicken coop” studio owned by Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary. michaelmonroemusic.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Manouche Swing Jazz “Hot Club” Quartet, a Twin Cities-based swing Jazz band, performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as Gypsy Jazz, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. Originating in Paris in the early 1930s, the ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories of the swing jazz era, and for all an opportunity to nod, tap, or hit the dance floor. Their music keeps audience members on the edge (or out) of their chairs due to the band’s formidable improvisational prowess, exceptional stylistic dimension. – a group not to be missed. Glen Helgeson: Guitar Gary Schulte: Violin Steve Pikal: Bass Jay Epstein: Drums Composing and performing for nearly three decades, Glen Helgeson has established himself jointly in both world music and in the field of music therapy. Glen has recorded eight CDs with combined sales of over 50,000 units. His professional recognitions include: A Minnesota Music Award for “Best Instrumental, Experimental, Environmental” album; A Minneapolis Walker Art Center commissioned grant for the Sculpture Garden; and the Jazz Composer Grant from the West Bank School of Music. Glen achieved a Masters degree in Music (1999); a certification in Neurologic Music Therapy (2003), and has performed professionally for over 30 years. Gary Schulte is a master improvisor and performance composer to whom Stephane Grappelli gave his most sincere blessing. A veteran of A Prairie Home Companion, he has done everything from classical improvisation with harpsichord master Layton James to the avant garde with David Byrne, and extensive collaborative work with groups such as Ballet of the Dolls, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, and Zorongo Flamenco. Sought after as a jazz violinist, he has gigged with some of the greatest artists of the Gypsy Jazz genre, including guitarist legend Dorado Schmitt. A performance graduate of Indiana University School of Music, Schulte studied with Paganini virtuoso Rugierro Ricci. Steve Pikal is highly regarded as a first call bass player from the Minnesota Twin Cities area jazz scene. He has had the pleasure backing shows with legendary performers such as Cab Calloway, Bob Hope, and Margaret Whiting. Some of his additional playing credits include the Jim Cullum Jazz band, Butch Miles, Artie Shaw Orchestra, the Barbary Coast Dixieland Show band, Dick Hyman, Delfeayo Marsalis, Jon Weber, Danny Coots, Brian Holland, the Wolverines Big band, Butch Thompson, Hal Smith, John Cocuzzi, Jeff Barnhart, The Midiri Brothers, and the Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz band. Jazz drummer, Jay Epstein, has an extensive career as a performer, recording and touring artist. He’s been on 7 European tours with pianists Bill Carrothers & Giacomo Aula. Some of the notable artists he has performed with include the rock band Gypsy, Barney Kessel, Roseanna Vitro, Manfredo Fest, Sheila Jordan, Karrin Allyson, Kenny Werner, Howard Levy, Toots Thielemans, and Sarah Vaughan. His CDs, ‘Long Ago’ & ‘Easy Company’, featuring bassist Anthony Cox and pianist Bill Carrothers, have garnered luminous reviews in the international press. Current bands include Red Planet, Klezmerica, Framework,Firebell, and Gypsy Mania. “Gypsy Mania, Central Park, Roseville. It was amazing to see this kind of Minnesota musical talent, so dedicated to the fun and energy of 1930s swing jazz, carry on the tradition with such enthusiasm and skill” . Al Don – Pick Six Minneapolis Star Tribune worldviewmusic.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Gypsy Jazz A showcase of great works that were inspired by the legendary guitarist, Django Reinhardt. Ryan Picone: Guitar Tessa Nichols Meade: Violin Ian Stenlund: Guitar Taylor Smith: BassRyan 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. In 2023 the Ryan Picone Quartet released their debut album titled – I Awake dedicated to the legendary Django Reinhardt. The album has received great praise from the Django community including author Michael Dregni. In 2024 RPQ played their first Django Festival along side with musicians like Joscho Stephan and Sam Farthing. Review by author; Michael Dregni. “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!” www.ryanpicone.com

Matt Marka Bio: Born and raised in Mankato, MN. I am a Minneapolis based musician that has released numerous albums, EP’s, and singles with my former bands including naked bob, Dog Day, Brittle, and most recently Ada Jane. I have also released several solo records under my own name. Opening for acts as diverse as Jawbreaker, The Offspring, John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats, Grant Hart, and Evan Dando. The Beavers Bio: The Beavers are a folk-grassy group of musical friends. Together, they play a mix of originals and covers ranging from old-timey to ’70s and ’80s hidden treasures, and maybe a couple more they picked up on the town. Sidewalk Diamonds Bio: Forged through friendship and a love of music, Sidewalk Diamonds play what they call “Garage Americana,” a soulful blend of rock and Americana with a raucous spirit. The band’s name is a nod to the John Prine lyric, “from the diamonds on the sidewalk, to the dirt in the gutter,” encapsulating the group’s balance between grit and grace. That duality shines through in their music, led by the unmistakable vocal harmonies of Beth and Tony, who share a mutual admiration for artists like Neko Case and PJ Harvey.

Homeward Bound –  Homeward Bound is a melodic pop punk band from St. Paul, Minnesota. Singing songs about hangovers and hangups, they find a way to make the darkest times into anthemic sing-a-longs. http://homewardboundmusic.com/ Linus – Minnesota Pop Punk – Established 2015 https://linuspoppunk.com/ Couch Potato Massacre  – Couch Potato Massacre is a pop punk quartet from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Formed in 2015, the band started as a side project, but the songs were good and the shows were fun, so it turned into a serious band. https://couchpotatomassacre.bandcamp.com/album/dude-sweet

Forest Ray bio: Psych folk rock band, Forest Ray, began as a recording project in 2015, combining guitar driven psych rock with elements of garage rock, folk rock and organ-laden pop. They’ve been described as “Brit-pop gone country” or as “..The Band covering Beatles songs no one knew existed.”  (Tony Kay, Washington’s Artist Home blog). The group’s sound has evolved from 60’s psychedelic garage rock into spaced-out, down to earth rock n’ roll, that feels “like a perfect companion for a long dusty road trip” (KEXP, Chris Sanley)

The Second Stringers consists of Lars-Erik Larson on drums, Nick Salisbury on bass, and Blair Krivanek on guitar. Between the three of them they have filled out the rhythm section for groups such as Dead Man Winter, Sonny Knight and the Lakers, Ryan Bingham, Brian Fallon, Sarah Morris, Mike Munson, Jack Klatt, and many others. They play at the White Squirrel the first Wednesday of every month where they stretch out on an eclectic range of tunes from country classics, old folk songs, and deep cut soul tunes. Often they are joined by the who’s who of local songwriters as their special guests every month, where they get to show off their skills as professional sidemen. They look forward to the first Wednesday every month and they’d be thrilled if you came by to join them sometime.

Join us at 6:30 pm for The Bistro Showcase Hosted by Jun Sugiyama Featuring For more information visit our Events & Music Facebook page

Fiddle tunes, ballads, and rich traditions—an intimate evening of Irish folk music with Danny Diamond & Brian Miller.Minnesota-based duo Danny Diamond (Slow Moving Clouds, Mórga) & Brian Miller (Bua, The Lost Forty) brings together two of the top Irish folk/traditional musicians in the US. Building on their 2022 duo album, Let Fly, their live set digs deep into Diamond's musical heritage in the north of Ireland, showcasing rare and unusual repertoire, played with soul and sensitivity. These instrumentals sit alongside Miller's new arrangements of rediscovered Irish-American folksongs from the Northwoods of the Upper Midwest.Danny Diamond is a Minneapolis-based Irish traditional / folk fiddle player, recording engineer and music researcher. Alongside performing, he teaches with the Center for Irish Music in St Paul, Minnesota, and works as a consultant with local, regional and international Irish cultural heritage organizations. Previously, Danny co-founded the influential Irish traditional band Mórga and the Nordic-Irish indie/folk trio Slow Moving Clouds. He toured internationally as bandleader with acclaimed Irish contemporary dance company, Teac Damsa and worked for a decade with the Irish Traditional Music Archive in Dublin, Ireland, where he recorded the debut album by world-renowned band Lankum.dannydiamond.ieBrian Miller's deep involvement with Irish music began when he was a high-schooler in Bemidji, Minnesota in the 1990s. He toured nationally for 14 years with the band Bua and performs now with Danny Diamond, the Lost Forty and Two Tap Trio. He has taught at the Center for Irish Music in St Paul, Minnesota since 2006 and at music camps and workshops around the US and Canada. Brian directs the Eoin McKiernan Library at the Celtic Junction Arts Center in St Paul. His research into Irish music in the Great Lakes region has earned him several grants and a Parsons Award from the American Folklife Center.evergreentrad.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Lush Vocals and Classic Swing Colleen Raye channels Rosemary Clooney with her lush voice and captivating stage presence. A story teller, Colleen mesmerizes listeners with “Hey There,” “Tenderly,” “Come Ona My House,” “Mambo Italiano,” You’ll Never Know,” and More. Like Rosie, Colleen has a comedic side and peppers it in when talking about Rosie’s Life and Times and chatting with the crowd. Engaging, Moving and Entertaining! Colleen Raye: Vocal Phil Kadidlo: Music Director, Piano Gary Raynor: Upright Bass Colleen Raye began performing professionally at age 15 locally in the Twin Cities Area. At 19 she became a jazz singer in Green Bay with Lovell Ives and Peter Polzak. Shortly after Colleen toured with The Grimm and Raye Show in Las Vegas and Atlantic City for 18 years then returned to her roots. Unusually versatile and adept in genres Colleen performs jazz music with small and large ensembles, creates her own shows for Symphonies, Jazz Ensembles and more theatrical programs which she conceives and brings to life in Performing Arts Centers and Concert Associations across the country. “Colleen blends the qualities of Roberta Flack, Streisand, Bobbi Gentry and the freckled-faced girl who used to sing in the choir on Sunday” Albion Record www.colleenraye.com

Join us at 6:30 pm for The Bistro Showcase Hosted by Jun Sugiyama Featuring Sadi Maguire & Indie Gerster For more information visit our Events & Music Facebook page

We’re excited to invite you to a special fundraiser in support of Tiny Toones. We’re excited to invite you to a special fundraiser in support of Tiny Toones, an organization and school that has been transforming the lives of Cambodian youth through arts education for the past 20 years. Founded by two deportees, Tiny Toones introduced breakdancing, hip hop culture and music to Cambodia—providing at-risk students with creative expression, mentorship, and education. Despite gaining national recognition, the organization had recently lost critical funding and is at risk of shutting down. Join us for an afternoon of food, performances, a special screening and a chance to hear directly from the founders and recent Tiny Toones interns about their experience and impact.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. An Afternoon of Great Folk, Blues and Pop Celebrating our feathered friends! Join Dan Chouinard, Claudia Schmidt, Ann Reed and Joan Griffith for an evening of songs about birds. Dan Chouinard: Vocals, Piano, AccordionClaudia Schmidt: Vocals, Guitar, DulcimerJoan Griffith: Bass, Mandolin, GuitarAnn Reed: Vocals, Guitar Four legenday musicians whose credits and list of performances would be longer than Joyce’s Ulysses. danchouinard.com annreed.com joangriffith.com claudiaschmidt.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Blues, Jazz and Spoken Word Scottie Miller returns to Crooner’s Dunsmore Room with his trio. Performing songs from his latest poetry collection and album “Carnival Cocoon.” This project was cultivated here at Crooner’s during the pandemic to small, supportive audiences. Come hear this beat-poet perform the blues, jazz and experimental art in its intended and expressive form! Scottie Miller: Piano, Vocals Greg Schutte: Drums Dan Carpel: Bass Scottie Miller has led his own solo career for over 25 years and is currently working on his 13th album release. He splits his time as the keyboardist for 2025 Grammy®️ Award winner Ruthie Foster. He is a contributing songwriter for her 2024 Grammy® nominated album “Healing Time,” and received a 2024 Blues Music Award for Song of the Year with “What Kind of Fool” (Foster/Sayers/Miller) He was recently named “Artist of the Year” by Bluebird Reviews. “I just had a moment of magic in the LRBC Piano Bar! A deeply soulful musician with a fearless mind and the heart of a hopeless romantic. And oh those magic fingers! That joyful spirit of Jack Kerouac and Steve Allen in one man?! Hallelujah baby!” — Peggy Lou – Awake and Willing. WWOZ New Orleans scottiemiller.com

Join Protect Minnesota Advocacy Fund for an evening of food, drink, fun, a legislative update – and gun violence prevention. Join Protect Minnesota Advocacy Fund for an evening of food, drink, fun, a legislative update – and gun violence prevention. We’ll enjoy an inspiring night with fellow advocates, community leaders, and special guests in support of lifesaving policies and gun violence prevention programming. Your presence means we can continue the fight for common-sense solutions that protect our families and neighborhoods. DONATE HERE

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Entertaining Show Full of Timeless Classics The popular STORY TELLERS series is back with another great show! This time featuring the legendary music of Elton John, Neil Diamond and Cat Stevens. This special night will include hits like Bennie and The Jets, Tiny Dancer, Cracklin’ Rosie, Longfellow Serenade, Wild World, Morning Has Broken, and many more. Plus, some glorious singalongs!! Jay Fuchs: Piano, Lead and Harmony VocalsJames A. Rocco: Lead and Harmony VocalsAndy LaCasse: Guitar, Harmonica, Lead and Harmony Vocals Kris Stauffer: Bass, Harmony VocalsReid Kennedy: Drums Jay Fuchs, James A. Rocco and Andy LaCasse are all beloved veterans of the entertainment world.Jay Fuchs is a distinguished entertainer and music educator. Jay has a rich career spanning many decades. Known for his partnership with Erin Schwab, being the founder and director of Dr. Jay’s Cabaret, and his role as Music Theory Department Head at McNally Smith College of Music, Jay has performed for audiences worldwide, from Crooners and The W – Minneapolis to The Governor’s Inauguration Ball. His ability to connect with audiences makes him a sought-after figure in the music industry.James A. Rocco is a Broadway and recording artist, recognized as the Twin Cities Vocalist of the Decade. James has sung alongside legends like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter Nestor Torres, Darlene Love, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Blossom Dearie, Andrew Lloyd Webber and so many others. From Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center to local venues like Crooners and the Ordway, James captivates audiences with his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence.Andy LaCasse is a multi-talented guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, Andy’s new album, “Your Little Gift”, is now available on all streaming platforms. He can also be heard on several recent releases by pop artist Mr Mooq, three children’s records by Kit and Kaboodle and on television for the Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode, “The Dead Talk Back”. His unique energy, rhythmic grace and authenticity perfectly complements the trio, rounding out this seamless blend, creating a harmonious force.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Great Hard Bop Jazz The Clifford Brown/Max Roach Quintet was “firing on all cylinders, this is take no prisoners, uncompromised 1950’s hard bop at its best.” Clifford Brown, who brought us jazz standards such as Joy Spring, was often considered the best hard bop trumpet player during his short life. Besides Clifford, his partnering with Grammy winning, Downbeat Magazine hall of fame drummer Max Roach led to several “Best hard bop Jazz recordings of all time.” You’ll be taken back in time with some challenging yet uplifting hard bop selections, including “deep cuts” from this award winning group. Steve Wagner: Trumpet Phil Hey: Drums Adi Yeshaya: Piano Dave Brattain: Sax Graydon Peterson: Bass Steve Wagner had been a mainstay in the jazz music scene since the 1980’s, playing virtually every jazz club and theater in the twin cities area. Steve also toured with Bobby Watson of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Phil Hey has been a first call drummer and a mainstay in the jazz community for decades. Phil has appeared in over 125 recordings and has also played for film soundtracks and touring broadway shows.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Stand-up Comedy and Storytelling Variety Show The Chaos of Parents! Brace yourself for an evening of comedy and storytelling that dives headfirst into the beautiful, unpredictable mess of parenting! Whether it’s moms, dads, or the well-meaning parental figures who shaped us, stand-up comedians and storytellers—curated by Miss Shannan Paul—will share hilarious and heartfelt tales of unsolicited advice, epic fails, and those rare moments when parents actually knew best. From wild childhood antics to the joys (and disasters) of raising kids, this show is guaranteed to leave you laughing, cringing, and maybe even calling your parents afterward! Miss Shannan hosts an ever-rotating cast of award-winning Stand-Up Comedians and Storytellers performing on subjects we can all relate to. This edition features Miss Shannan, along with Dr Aida Martinez-Freeman, Diane Sieber, Jason Schommer, Khadijah Cooper, Wendy Maybury, John DeBoer and JC Lippold. Don’t miss your chance to see Miss Shannan Paul, a dynamic performer whose quick wit and infectious energy have made her a crowd favorite across the country! Named “Best Stand-Up Comedian” by City Pages, she’s graced stages from the SXSW Comedy and Music Festival to Laughs TV and Nick Mom’s Night Out. Miss Shannan has shared the spotlight with legends like Louie Anderson, Sinbad, and Christopher “Kid” Reid, and she’s an award-winning storyteller and host for The Moth StorySlams in the Twin Cities. Whether bringing laughs to TV audiences on The Jason Show, sharing pop culture insights on MyTalk 107.1 and 830 WCCO, or geeking out on her podcast “Be Our Geek,” Miss Shannan never fails to entertain. “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 drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Night of Interactive, Eclectic and FUN Cabaret! Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend while you “Laugh The Night Away with Erin and Jay Cabaret” at Crooners! They will be rounding out the month with some of their all time favorites and maybe a couple requests from you! You will get to share an intimate night with Erin and Jay in the Dunsmore Room! Up close and personal! Get your tickets now! Erin Schwab: VocalsJay Fuchs: Piano, Vocals Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs have been playing together in the Twin Cities and across the US for over 20 years and have written and performed many shows including their very popular Naughty and Nice holiday shows. Jay was the head of the Theory and Composition Department at McNally Smith College of Music, Erin was on the Voice and Ensemble Faculty. Erin and Jay started Cabaret Camp and has now evolved the original classes to cultivate a new group, the Cabaret All-Stars. Erin is the audience coordinator and a regular Jason Show Contributor on Fox 9. She also is a Director of Educational Theater and Teaching Artist and one of the co-founders of ETC Productions, a new Educational Theater Company in the Twin Cities. “The Twin Cities’ Bette Midler” –Jason Matheson, Fox 9

No cover–light fare available from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Full-menu available until 8:30pm. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS Jazz in Maggie’s Piano Lounge Jazz pianist Tedd Firth, most often seen in the Twin Cities as accompanist to such vocalists as Marilyn Maye, Michael Feinstein and Bernadette Peters, returns to Crooners for an intimate cocktail hour in Maggie’s Lounge. Tedd Firth: Piano Tedd Firth is a musical director, pianist and arranger. As musical director and accompanist he has worked with Bernadette Peters, Michael Feinstein, Marilyn Maye, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Barbara Cook, Maureen McGovern, Elaine Paige, Tom Wopat, Leslie Uggams, Joshua Bell, Melissa Errico, Christine Ebersole, Lee Ann Womack, Faith Prince, John Schneider, Betty Buckley, Mary Cleere Haran, Margaret Whiting, Carol Sloane and many others. Among the jazz musicians he has performed or recorded with are John Pizzarelli, Houston Person, Frank Wess, Mark Whitfield, Red Holloway, Benny Golson and Joe Morello. As an arranger and orchestrator, Tedd’s work has been performed by all major American symphony orchestras. In 2023, Tedd created the two piano arrangements and full orchestrations for the concert “Two Pianos: Who Could Ask for Anything More?” featuring Michael Feinstein and classical pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Television appearances include “The Today Show,” “Live From Lincoln Center” and “All My Children.” TeddFirth.com

Years ago, John Magnuson was in a Minneapolis band called the Carpetbaggers. John wrote and sang many of the band’s songs. In November of 2020, John released an Americana Indie/Folk-Rock-ish record (with splashes of twang) called Barely Noticeable. In 2024, he released Waiting For The Water To Recede. His eponymous trio+ consists of Paul McFarland (Run Westy Run, Lolo’s Ghost), John Sandbo (Curtiss A and the Dark Click), and JJ Benson (Lolo’s Ghost and many others). With special guest Doug Otto and Hilary Thavis.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Evocative Instrumental Music Sticky melodies layered over funky grooves, with clever arrangements, tasty solos, and plenty of vibraphone! Steve Roehm: Vibraphone Dan Schwartz: Guitar, Vocals Nick Salisbury: Bass Greg Schutte: Drums If you spend some time with the quartet’s music, you won’t be surprised to learn its members are in-demand players around and beyond the Twin Cities. Roehm’s vibes are essential to the imaginatively interpretative trio the New Standards, fronted by Chan Poling (the Suburbs) and John Munson (Semisonic). As a supporting musician, Schwartz has played with many singer-songwriters and acoustic acts, including Dan Navarro and Peter Mayer. Drummer Greg Schutte, in addition to being among the finest jazz drummers in the Twin Cities, has played and toured with Mickey Hart, Chastity Brown, and Ryan Bingham, a gig he shares with NHQT bassist Nick Salisbury. Schutte is also a sound designer and runs a recording studio, Boom Island Recording, where he ably produced the Neighborhood Quartet’s album. The big-eared and agile Salisbury, despite stiff internal competition, must be the group’s most scheduled player; in 2023, he played 353 gigs, and is a particular favorite with songwriters and Americana acts such as Brian Fallon, Sarah Morris, Jack Klatt, and the Dollys. “Add the debut LP by the band of seasoned Twin Cities jazz and rock sidemen to your list of cool instrumental to groove to while getting work done, à la Khrungbin or Hermanos Gutiérrez. Vibraphonist Steve Roehm of The New Standards leads the be-bopping alongside Dan Schwartz’s neo-twangy and sometimes surfy guitar through 10 original tracks you wish were 50 instead; not just so you could get more work done.” – Chris Riemenschneider – Minnesota Star Tribune theneighborhoodquartet.com