Live Music

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Comedy and Music! Fr. Vito Incognido is back for Halloween season, with friends Laura Hlavac on piano and vocals, Mrs. Bunnyman (Mary Esch) giving announcements and a special appearance by Frank Fuggadeli from Boston (Sid Smaka). Expect irreverent, mostly clean comedy. Inspirational, sometimes-singalong music and a lot of laughs. Oh, and be ready to make a confession for your sins. Tom Esch has done comedy as Fr. Vito Incognido since 2017 at venues such as the Bryant Lake Bowl, The Temple of Fashion (St. Paul) and Solomon’s Porch (Minneapolis). He is an actual former Roman Catholic priest. Singer/songwriter Laura Hlavac got her music chops in church. She has performed with many rock bands in the Twin Cities as well as jazz pianist Larry McDonough. She currently fronts the band, Funkin’Right. Mary Esch has been active in the theater and arts community for decades. She played a role in Krista Walsh’s 2003 “Windmills and Mirrors”, Intermedia Arts, Mpls. She choreographed and danced in Josie Winship’s 2004, “Don’t Conceal, Reveal!, Fringe Festival, Mpls. The character Mrs. Bunnyman was born in 2018 for The Father Vito Incognido show. God help her Sid Smaka studied music, dance and theater in high school and at the University of Minnesota. Musical performance at The Caboose in Minneapolis. His comedic intuitions were honed at home, which we all know is the toughest audience anywhere. “If there is a message I want people to get behind the comedy, it is that God forgives you but you must hold yourself accountable,” Esch said. “And if you can’t hold yourself accountable, the community will …” Father Vito, I absolve you of your quips. For your atonement, say two Hail Marys and three Rodney Dangerfields.” Ruben Rosario – St Paul Pioneer Press www.frvitocomedy.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. A Tribute to the Great Music of D’Angelo Enjoy a night of the neosoul, R’n’B and Jazz with music of D’Angelo brought to you by a group of local Twin Cities based musicians. Presented by Adam Bohanan from The Voice Seaoson 26, he will be joined on vocals by local legends Traiveon Dunlap, Ke’andre Mac and the incomparable Monique Blakey! As well as a star studded cast of musicians. This night is sure to want to evoke an intimate, raw and soulful connection! Adam Bohanan: Vocals Monique Blakey: Vocals Traiveon Dunlap: Vocals Ke’andre Mac: Vocals & Drums Matt McIntyre: Bass Deevo: Guitar Alex Brown: Trumpet Shane Cox: Trombone Adam Bohanan was a Semi-Finalist on NBC’s The Voice Season 26. He plays all over town with his local band. Monique Blakey, a local superstar, can be found singing the national anthem at Vikings games, in local R’n’B music festivals, and at the Snapp’d open mic. Traiveon Dunlap, a singer and multi-instrumentalist, has performed all over the Twin Cities including The Dakota, State Theater, US Bank Stadium and many more. Ke’andre Mack is a legacy prodigy. He will be singing and playing drums on this show. He can be found all over town, playing with Jay Bee and the Routine and many others.www.adambohananmusic.com This show is supported by CarbonSound.fm

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Manouche Swing Jazz A Twin Cities-based swing Jazz band, performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as Jazz manouche, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. The ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories of the swing jazz era. Glen Helgeson: Guitar Gary Schulte: Violin Steve Pikal: Upright bass Jay Epstein: Drums Glen Helgeson 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 practiced music therapy for 22 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 IndianaUniversity School of Music, Schulte studied with Paganini virtuoso Rugierro Ricci. Steve Pikal 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. 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.worldviewmusic.com

Under the Musical Direction of Michael Bland. Funky, Electrifying and Soulful Under the visionary musical direction of Michael Bland, Urban Classic is proud to present PURE FUNK, a high-energy celebration of the legendary sounds that shaped funk music and genre. Paying homage to icons like Ohio Players, Sly Stone, James Brown, Average White Band, Stevie Wonder, Funkadelic, and many more, this show promises to deliver an unforgettable musical experience. Michael has carefully handpicked a dynamic ensemble of national and international touring musicians to join the band, ensuring a performance that’s as electrifying as it is soulful. Get ready for a night of pure rhythm, groove, and passion—PURE FUNK is a show you definitely won’t want to miss. Michael Bland: Drums, Musical Director (from NPG, Soul Asylum, Sounds of Blackness) Tommy Barbarella: Keys (NPG, Greazy Meal) G Sharp: Vocals (Maserati) Jay Bee: Vocals (Westside, The Routine) Mark Lickteig: Vocals (The Combo) Bobby G: Guitar (The Time, Sheila E, EWF) Yohannes Tona: Bass (Cory Wong, Stokley) Scott Agster: Trombone John Bertsch: Sax Riley Helgeson: Trumpet Michael Bland – is an American musician best known as a drummer for Prince starting in 1989. He was with Prince during The New Power Generation era and played with him live and on albums for seven years. From 1995 to 1997, Bland, along with Sonny Thompson, recorded and played live with French pop star France Gall—they appear on one studio album and two live albums. In 2010, Bland became a member of Nick Jonas & the Administration (a side project of Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers) along with other former members of The New Power Generation and keyboardist Tommy Barbarella. He worked with Vulfpeck playing drums on “Hero Town,” which was released October 2017. Michael is also the current Drummer for Soul Asylum.

No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Colleen Raye: Vocals Rick Carlson: Piano Maggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of seasoned singers and piano players. No cover. Order all of your favorite Crooners drinks and dinner items, experience superb service, and enjoy the great music!