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Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Americana CAO goes Americana for a summer evening full of down-home jugband blues. Enjoy the music of Gus Cannon, the Memphis Jug Band and other 1920’s and 30’s artists. Dan Newton: Accordion Eric Mohring: Fiddle, Mandolin Mike Cramer: Guitar Joe Steinger: Drums CAO has released 10 full length albums in their 30-plus years together. They have performed at the Lincoln Center in New York, The International Accordion Festival in Vienna, Austria, Jazzfest in Minneapolis, the Minnesota State Fair and A Prairie Home Companion. www.cafeaccordion.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Jazz, Celebrating Bill Evans An evening of interplay, interpretation and reinvention, featuring the music of Bill Evans. Phil Aaron: Piano Dan Carpel: Bass Jay Epstein: Drums The Phil Aaron Trio has been a mainstay in the Twin Cities jazz scene for over thirty years. Phil has recorded five CD’s and has performed with many national and international musicians, including Lee Konitz, Eric Alexander, Delfeayo Marsalis, Jim Rotondi, Jim Snidero, Byron Stripling, Kendra Shank, Evan Christopher, John Fedchock, Jackie Allen and Barbara Morrison. He’s an accompanist to many Twin Cities singers and a sideman in a number of instrumental groups. Phil Aaron has received local and international recognition as a composer for film and TV, including numerous Telly Awards, International Film Festival awards, an International Monitor award, and two Midwest Regional Emmys. Dan Carpel has regularly worked with Javi Santiago, Zacc Harris, and Abinnet Berhanu. He frequently performed with singer/guitarist Mary Cutrufello as well as Sonny Knight and the Lakers, and he recently became a part of Dylan Hicks’ Small Screens. Jay Epstein has put in several decades performing, recording, & touring in this jazz game. He mostly studied at the University of Impulse & Blue Note Records, then polyrhythmic concepts in Manhattan with Barry Altschul, the drummer in Chick Corea’s Circle. Lived in Hollywood, Oklahoma City, Montana, Miami, Minneapolis, and played in house bands for 5 years on several cruise ship lines. Been on 7 European tours with pianists Bill Carrothers & Giacomo Aula. Shared a few choruses with Rockie Robbins, Barney Kessel, Roseanna Vitro, Manfredo Fest, Sheila Jordan, Terry Gibbs, Greg Abate, Claudio Roditi, Gary Foster, Eric Alexander, Richie Cole, JoAnne Brackeen, Ernie Watts, Wayne Johnson, Karrin Allyson, Kenny Werner, Howard Levy, Toots Thielemans, Roy Hargrove, Avashai Cohen, Roy Hargrove, Bob Dorough, 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.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. A Night of Brilliant Singing and Great Songs! Divas Through the Decades is a musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists in American pop music, featuring songs from the 40’s, through today’s current hits! The show features music made famous by various Divas including Tina Turner, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Gloria Estefan, Madonna, Beyonce, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and many more! The Diva’s stage show is filled with electrifying vocals, cutting edge choreography, great costume changes, and a high energy performance that is second to none! Their musicianship offers unequalled authenticity as well as tons of fun! Not only will you experience iconic music and incredible singing and dancing, you will find comedy and sentiment throughout the performance as you witness the girls getting the audience involved and participating in the show! There is truly something for everyone in this timeless production! Perfect for fairs, festivals, special events, corporate parties, conventions, and trade shows, Divas Through the Decades will give you an opportunity to experience female artists’ great contribution to American music. Trevor Weist: Guitar David Feily: Bass Wes Ruelle: Keys Kenyari Jackson: Drums Lisa Marie Furth: Vocals Lisa Pallen: Vocals Marisa Kirckof: Vocals The Divas have toured all over the United States and even appeared on NBC’s, “America’s Got Talent” in Hollywood CA. They also were the opening act for Joan Rivers’ stand up show in Las Vegas! www.divas-entertainment.com

Coining the genre “midwest grunge” ValleyKil is based in Eau Claire WI. Ear worm melodies and eye catching stage presence is what sets VK apart. You can hear audiences humming their songs after their killer show. Hailing from the village of Eau Claire Wisconsin, CREECHERS have been carving out a niche in the rock scene with a vintage sleazey sound straight outta the 70s. Perfect for long rides and keg parties at the Moon Tower. The Lavender Project is a alternative hip hop band, based out of La Crosse WI. Bringing tons of energy to every show they perform!