CROONERS JAZZ: Samba, Swing and Soul! with the WPK Trio

Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Blend of Straight-Ahead Jazz, Brazilian, and Funky The WPK Trio presents an enticing mix of straight-ahead jazz and Brazilian stylings, as well as funky soul influences as they explore the Great American Songbook, as well as a few surprises. The trio (Mark Weisberg, Michael Pilhofer, Phil Kadidlo) will engage in spirited musical conversation with the vocal stylings of Judi Vinar. Mark Weisberg: Basses Michael Pilhofer: Drums Phil Kadidlo: Piano Judi Vinar: Vocals Mark Weisberg has played with many local jazz artists including Debbie Duncan, Prudence Johnson, Dennis Spears, Patty Peterson, T. Michael Rambo, Fred Steele, JD Steele, Mary Louise Knutson, and Ginger Commodore Quartet (GCQ). While living in Detroit, he previously played with Earl Klugh, Phyllis Hyman and Marcus Belgrade. Michael Pilhofer has been a top call drummer in the Twin Cities for over 30 years. Phil Kadidlo on piano and keyboards has accompanied many local artists including Prudence Johnson, Bruce Henry, Patty Peterson and Wayne Anthony. Judi Vinar has been been singing in the Twin Cities since 1989, including regular appearances with the Wolverines Classic Jazz Orchestra, JazzMN Orchestra, Lori Dokken presentations, The Girls, and most recently with acclaimed guitarists Pat Donohue and Dean Magraw. She has toured internationally with Bobby McFerrin as a member of “Voicestra” and “Gimme5” since 2001. www.wpktrio.com

Sounds of Santana Starring Joe Cruz

The Belvedere at Crooners 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Outdoor venue | Tent with partially covered patio | Dress for weather |Service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. A Great Night of Carlos Santana! Guitarist Joe Cruz leads an electrifying 7-piece band playing Carlos Santana’s best-known hits amidst guitar shredding and storytelling about Santana’s life and legacy. Joe Cruz: Lead Guitar, Vocals Jennifer Grimm: Lead and Backing Vocals Brian Ziemniak: Keys Tom Peterson: Bass Andrew Gillespie: Percussion Michael Bissonnette: Congas Joel Arpin: Percussion Josh Alfaro: Drums Joe Cruz is regarded as one of the most versatile and energetic multi-stringed instrumentalists on the Twin Cities music scene today. Throughout his 30-year career, this passionate musician has been involved with numerous groups and recording projects, developing a vast array of styles. On any given night he can be found playing anything from solo acoustic guitar to screaming electric, swinging with a jazz combo, picking mandolin in a bluegrass band or exploring Latin music on Cuban trés and Puerto Rican cuatro. Also a composer, Joe has an extensive repertoire of original song and instrumental compositions. JoeCruzMusic.com

One Night Only – Elton John Tribute

Main Stage Showroom 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtime. Elton John Tribute This Elton John Tribute Show mixes the Greatest Hits – One Night Only Live concert with the spirit of Live in 1989 Verona Italy Tour – to create a lively and engaging EJ Tribute! Garrett Steinberg: Elton, Piano, Vocals Johnathan Moeller: Guitar Logan Burns: Guitar Mike Much: Bass Leah Shanks & Julia Hilfer: Backing Vocals Bill Tourville: Drums Garrett Steinberg has a passion and love for piano and keyboard. He has a masters in piano performance, studying under David Viscoli, and organ improvisation under David Cherwien. Garrett was a piano bar entertainer on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, plays in a number of tribute shows by Neon-LIVE. Has been a professional gigging musician for 15 years! www.neonliveentertainment.com/elton

Bedlam

The Dubliner Pub 2162 University Avenue, St. Paul, United States

A folk band with a hippie attitude. As the name implies a stage with this group on it is not a very stable one and you never know who may show up and sit in on a set.

Wren

The Dubliner Pub 2162 University Avenue, St. Paul, United States

Wren plays a variety of folk & trad tunes: an Irish/Scottish/English blend, Canadian Folk, and Americana.