Live Music
Hugo w. John swardson, Near An Open Flame
“Hugo’s unique sound draws from a fusion of grunge from days gone by and the perfect blend of shoegaze to create a sublime musical experience.”
Mancini 101: The Moods of Henry Mancini with Maud Hixson and Rick Carlson
Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, MinneapolisDinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Classic Film Composer Songbook Celebrating the 101st birthday of classic film and television composer Henry Mancini, featuring iconic songs such as “Moon River”, and “The Days of Wine And Roses”. Also featuring music from TV’s Peter Gunn, the Pink Panther movies, Victor/Victoria and more. Maud Hixson: VocalsRick Carlson: Piano Hailed as “gently virtuosic” (All About Jazz), Maud Hixson is a devoted exponent of great songs, ranging from the classic Great American Songbook to the often unsung or forgotten compositions awaiting rediscovery. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Maud made her Guthrie Theater debut in the Noel Coward revue Coward’s Women, also appearing in Park Square Theater’s The Soul of Gershwin. She teamed with Sir Richard Rodney Bennett in 2012 for the long-running Midtown Jazz at Midday concert series at Saint Peter’s and debuted her show Skyscraper Wits in London and New York in 2015. She has made three appearances at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall for the New York Cabaret Convention, presented by the Mabel Mercer Foundation. Her newest recording is devoted to the music of her mentor, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, which earned a 2024 Bistro Award. “Maud Hixson’s anticipated and thoroughly polished performances are just what we all need to hear. She really is in a class by herself.” –Rex Reed www.maudhixson.com
MAE SIMPSON at Hook and Ladder
Under The Canopy 3010 Minnehaha Ave, MinneapolisMae Simpson is known for their high energy and stage presence that speaks for itself. Tight horn and Rhythm section set the tone, immediately pulling fans to engage.
The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society Presents Minnesota Made
Main Stage Showroom 6161 Hwy 65 NE, MinneapolisDinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. A Live Radio Drama Join The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society for a double-feature of “Minnesota Made” radio drama, performed in the style of an old-time radio broadcast, including vintage commercials and live sound effects. “Devil Doctor” from The Witch’s Tale (1934): An American inherits an English manor – and a sinister secret! A manic tale of murder and madness from one of radio’s earliest horror anthologies, created, written and directed by Minnesota native, Alonzo Deen Cole. “Minnesota Magnets and Murder” from The Minnesota Goodbye (2023): The 3M company is on the brink of releasing a new type of magnetic tape that will revolutionize the way people record sounds. But when one of the first tapes seems to have captured the sounds of a murder, Detective Raymond Lake is called in to crack the case. Can he solve a case in which he cannot trust what he hears? A MORLS original play by Tim Uren. Shanan Custer Joshua English Scrimshaw Tim Uren Eric Webster The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society performed their first staged old-time radio recreation in 2016 at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater in Minneapolis. Since then, they have appeared at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, Daleko Arts in New Prague, and the Wabasha Street Caves in Saint Paul. Their recreations were also featured monthly from 2017 to 2019 at the James J. Hill Center and from 2020 to 2022 at Park Square Theater in Saint Paul. Currently, the MORLS can be seen regularly at Crooners Supper Club and the Bryant-Lake Bowl theater. “An artisanal, old-school way of making entertainment… The fun is in watching these fine actors work almost exclusively with their voices … and to see them create a sepia-toned world with handmade sound effects.” – Pioneer Press GhoulishDelights.com
Twin Cities Flamenco Collective w/ José Cortés
The Belvedere at Crooners 6161 Highway 65 NE, MinneapolisDinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Flamenco, Guitar, Dance, Improvisation, Singing Join the Twin Cities Flamenco Collective for an electrifying evening of Flamenco! Feel the passion and artistry come to life through mesmerizing dance, soulful music, and dynamic percussion. This special event features the Twin Cities’ top Flamenco performers alongside a guest singer from Miami, José Cortés, blending tradition and innovation for an unforgettable night. José Cortés: Flamenco Singer from MiamiRoss “El Vecino”: Flamenco GuitaristSachiko ” La Chayí”: Flamenco DancerEva Makiko: Flamenco DancerLa Gracia: Flamenco Dancer José Cortés was born in the south of France into a gitano family from Almería, Spain. At the age of ten, José began his career in Jerez de la Frontera where he won the “premio del joven aficionado del cante flamenco,” accompanied on guitar by Terremoto hijo. He was immersed in the world of flamenco with the greatest artists, such as Terremoto, Pansequito, Camarón de la Isla, Moraito Chico and Tomatito. He has shared the stage with some of the best Flamenco artists such as Belen Lopez, Alfonso Losa, and Manuel de la Malena to name a few. He recently played a leading role in “Llantos 1492” by Adam del Monte premiered by Opera Southwest. Twin Cities Flamenco Collective
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Saturday, June 14, 2025 – music event TBA