Live Music

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. Classical Featuring the Next Generation of talent in various genres, Crooners is matching up professionals with up-and-coming talent to not only give the musical newcomers an incredible opportunity, but to also introduce audiences to the Next Generation of Twin Cities’ talent!Anna Hashizume, host and vocalistWesley Frye, pianoRon Romero, tenorLillian Baker, sopranoLeah Odegaard-Dunning, sopranoDrew Dietrich, tenorKalina Lee, oboe NextGen Classical will be hosted by Minnesota’s own Anna Hashizume as she introduces and interviews five NextGen Classical Artists, welcoming them to take the stage. Hashizume will also be performing with her astounding voice for this Crooners Exclusive event.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Jazz Featuring the Next Generation of talent in various genres, Crooners is matching up professionals with up-and-coming talent to not only give the musical newcomers an incredible opportunity, but to also introduce audiences to the Next Generation of Twin Cities’ talent! Jennifer Grimm, host and vocalist Kevin Rowe, bass Jay Epstein, drums Tommy Barbarella, piano Amy Snell, voice Luca Cavaletti, alto sax Ella Grace, trumpet Matthew Bennett, piano Grady Cartony, tenor sax NextGen Jazz will be hosted by Crooners Music Director Jennifer Grimm as she introduces and interviews five NextGen Jazz Artists, welcoming them to take the stage. Grimm will also be performing alongside a legendary jazz combo for this Crooners Exclusive event.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. Musical Theater Featuring the Next Generation of talent in various genres, Crooners is matching up professionals with up-and-coming talent to not only give the musical newcomers an incredible opportunity, but to also introduce audiences to the Next Generation of Twin Cities’ talent! Max Wojtanowicz, host and vocalistBradley Beahen, pianoAndy DeLuca, bassMatt Nielsen, drumsRio Hilden, voiceSophie Todaro, voiceMabel Weismann, voiceLivv Rankin, voiceTyson Insixiengmai, voice NextGen Musical Theater will be hosted by Minnesota’s own Max Wojtanowicz as he introduces and interviews five NextGen Musical Theater Artists, welcoming them to take the stage. Wojtanowicz will also be performing alongside an energetic band for this Crooners Exclusive event.