Live Music
Cave Canary at Finnish Bistro
The Finnish Bistro 2264 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN, United StatesKenni Holmen Up Front at Crooners
Crooners Main Stage 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesRemodeled classic nightclub featuring raised ceilings, luxury booths, tiered seating, and state-of-the-art sound and lights. Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Internationally Acclaimed Saxophone Crooners’ Up Front Series: Saxophonist for Prince, Celine Dion, Frank Sinatra, Chaka Khan and many more comes ‘Up Front’ for the first time in his own concert, telling stories from his career and playing the songs that brought him there. Kenni Holmen, sax Jennifer Grimm, vocals Yohannes Tona, bass Petar Janjic, drums Kevin Gastonguay, piano David Feily, guitar Kenni Holmen is one of the most active recording and touring musicians from the Twin Cities area. Kenni has performed and recorded with many local, national and international artists over his twenty year career. Kenni has performed with Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett, T.C. Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Donny Osmond, The Rev. Billy Graham Crusade, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Doc Severinson, Garrison Keilor, The Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra just to name a few. Kenni has recorded with Janet Jackson, Rod Stewart, Prince, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Ben Sidran, Baby Face, Mandy Moore, and many others. In addition to recording album projects and jingles, Kenni also writes, co-produces and has performed with New Age artist Lorie Line since 1993. This includes a performance at The White House in the fall of 2000. Kenni was voted “Best Tenor Sax Player” by Twin Cities Reader magazine. Kenni is also featured with Prince’s horn section called “The HornHeads” who have toured throughout the United States and Europe since 1992. “Kenni Holmen is a musical freak of nature” –Vulfpeck Hornheads.com/Kenni-Holmen
Live Music at Umbra: Johnnie Brown
Umbra Minneapolis 708 Third Street South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIf you love the full sound and quality of the R&B bands of the 70s, 80s, and 90s you will love the Johnnie Brown Experience! Johnnie Brown brings the excitement, musicianship, and lyrics all alive again. His raspy baritone voice and showmanship will take you back to the pinnacle of R&B music. During the Johnnie Brown experience, you will hear songs from some of your favorite artists such as The O’Jay, Temptation, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and many more. Umbra hosts complimentary live music every single Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Learn more by visiting our website.
Hamell On Trial with special guest: Ruth Theodore
Hook and Ladder Mission Room 3010 Minnehaha, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesHamell On Trial returns to the Hook & Ladder along with special guest Ruth Theodore.