Al Subola and Lazy Ike! Two of the Twin Cities’ best roots-rockers and bandleaders (The Bad Companions, Lazy Ike & the Daredevils) team up for a set of tunes drawn from (as it says on the Bad Companions’ website) “the swingin’ heyday of American rockabilly, r & b, country and blues”!     Wilkinson James has been on the Twin Cities music scene since 2008, when Liz Wilkinson and AJ Scheiber blended their singing and songwriting into a style that one fan described as “the bastard offspring of June Carter Cash and Townes Van Zandt.” Over the years the duo of Liz and AJ has evolved into a full band, adding touches of jazz, torch, and swing to their base of honky-tonk, folk, and blues.   Join these great local Americana artists for an afternoon of musical fun, friendship, and maybe a little rug-cuttin’!

Shining a spotlight on the classic jazz standards of the 1920s -1960s.

“Ray B’s got his own bag. Song-wise, he’s kinda Mayfield, kinda old Nashville, kinda Gamble & Huff, kinda his own deal.”

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Piano, Singing and Comedy Twin Cities favorites Jimmy Martin and Drew Jansen return to Crooners with an all-new potpourri of audience and personal favorites. These two pianists/vocalists will share more songs and stories from their combined 137 years (!) as entertainers. Special guests, too! Jimmy Martin: Piano, Vocals Drew Jansen: Piano, Vocals Jimmy Martin (Ivories Restaurant and Cabaret, pianist/conductor for Carmel Quinn, Tony Sandler, Rita Moreno, etc.) and Drew Jansen (composer/lyricist for “How To Talk Minnesotan” and “Church Basement Ladies, scriptwriter/composer for “Mystery Science Theater 3000”) delighted Twin Cities audiences for decades prior to semi-retiring to Arkansas. They now spend summers back in Minnesota, and are delighted for their third show at Crooners.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Jazz Manouche, Django Reinhardt and New Jazz This performance will showcase connections of the guitar style developed by the legendary guitarists, Django Reinhardt and his descendants. Ryan Picone: Lead Guitar Tessa Nichols Meade: Violin Ian Stenlund: Rhythm Guitar Matt Blake: Upright Bass The Ryan Picone Quartet is a group that was put together to showcase the original compositions of Ryan Picone. The music has been written throughout different time periods in his life, and represents his connection to the music of Django Reinhardt. The band consists of Ryan Picone from The Red Hot Django Peppers, Ian Stenlund from The Mississippi Hot Club, Tessa Nichols Meade from the Cold City Heat, and Matt Blake from the Gentleman’s Anti Temperance League. This group is an all star group that brings together a new transfiguration of Jazz. In 2023 the Ryan Picone Quartet released their debut album titled – I Awake dedicated to the legendary Django Reinhardt. The album has received great praise from the Django community including author Michael Dregni. In 2024 RPQ played their first Django Festival along side with musicians like Joscho Stephan and Sam Farthing. Review by author; Michael Dregni. “Swinging, sensual, moody, rousing — Ryan Picone Quartet’s music follows the trail of Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy jazz. Listening to these tracks, you can almost smell the campfire smoke and see the nighttime lights of Paris burning on the horizon. Bon voyage!” www.ryanpicone.com

Crooners Classics – every Wednesday at 5:30 PM we will celebrate the beloved musical treasures of yesterday. Wednesday’s Crooners Classics An Evening of Jimmy Buffett Feel the tropical escape without leaving Minnesota! Let the warm island vibes of Jimmy Buffett transport you to paradise, where every song feels like sunshine on the shore. Nick Wayne: Lead Vocals Garrett Steinberg: Piano Johnny Moeller: Guitar Logan Burns: Guitar Mike Much: Bass Guitar Cayle Wendorf: Drums Leah Shanks: Backing Vocals Stephanie Thorpe: Backing Vocals Nick Wayne: Lead Vocals, Director of Musical Theatre at Minnesota State Mankato; Garrett Steinberg: Piano, Masters in Piano, Piano Bar entertainer, Elton John Tribute Show; Johnny Moeller: Guitar, Master of Guitar, plays in many bands, faculty at Gustavus, St. Olaf, and Bethany College; Logan Burns: Guitar, multi instrumentalist – guitar shop owner (Rock Bottom Guitar Works); Mike Much: Bass Guitar, Physical therapist by day, Rockstar by night. Cayle Wendorf: Drums Twin Cities Local, drummer in Reggae bands, 90s band, wedding band, music industry graduate from MNSU Mankato; Leah Shanks: Backing Vocals Lead singer of Neon-LIVE, Abba Tribute Show, Theatrical Performer; Stephanie Thorpe: Backing Vocals, Department Chair of Music and Theatre at Minnesota State University Mankato. Former Las Vegas Performer, and multi faceted vocalist. www.facebook.com/neonliveentertainment

On August 12th, The DL4 returns to the White Squirrel, featuring special guest fiddle master Tom Schaefer!  Come on out for two sets of Country Classics and Western Swing!

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Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Jazz Former pianist of the Bad Plus returns for another sensational show with his local rhythm section of Anthony Cox and Kevin Washington. Ethan Iverson: Piano Anthony Cox: Bass Kevin Washington: Drums Since leaving The Bad Plus, Ethan Iverson has released critically-acclaimed jazz albums on ECM and Blue Note, often accompanied by bonafide jazz stars such as Tom Harrell or Jack DeJohnette. Downbeat has called Iverson “A master of melody” while Hot House recently raved, “Known for his intellectual depth and adventurous musical spirit, Ethan Iverson has traversed the boundaries of jazz tradition while leaving an indelible mark on its evolution.” After witnessing a 2024 concert of standards spontaneously chosen by the audience, Stereophile wrote, “Iverson is a natural, consistent crowd-pleaser. For his entire career, he has been finding ways to be accessible while pushing the envelope.”

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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!

No cover–light fare available from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Full-menu available until 8:30pm. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS Andy Fleser: Vocals, 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!

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Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Timeless Songs from Classic Broadway and Jazz Step back to the LP era with a dynamic brother-sister duo, delivering timeless tunes adorned with seamless harmonies. Their sparkling arrangements, featuring upright bass, piano, and drums, create a musical journey that resonates with nostalgic charm, complete with songs of their childhood and more. Immerse yourself in the golden age of music in America from the sultry notes of jazz standards to the dazzling melodies of Broadway. This will be an evening to evoke cherished memories from the past. Tara Brueske: Piano, Vocals Jeff Brueske: Upright Bass, Vocals Tim Zhorne: Drums Jeff and Tara Brueske have been featured individually in performances on stages from Orchestra Hall, The Dakota, Chanhassen Dinner Theater, Crooners, to the grand Madison Square Garden Theater, and the elegant St. Paul Hotel. Their journey began as young kids singing in a family Gospel singing group harmonizing in the heart of Northern MN and Ontario, Canada. Tim Zhorne joins the group with an exceptional performance resume including playing with these artists: Wessell “WarmDaddy” Anderson, Connie Evingson, Jeff Dayton, Nachito Hererra, Sara Renner, Eric Gales, Brian Duncan, Sheila Ray Charles, Jearlyn Steele, Brent Paschke, and many others. Their musical roots and talent blossom into an unforgettable symphony of shared memories. “Music we all love with gorgeous solo vocals and harmonies intertwined with the best musical chops in town. This brother/sister duo knows how to deliver and entertain with the Great American Songbook brought to life with their playful sophisticated arrangements.” Steve Kelser (Arts Consortium of Carver County)

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtime. Exciting Latin-Jazz, Folk-Rock, and Cuban Rhythm Fusion Yazmin & Beat Zero return to the Crooner’s Main Stage with their riveting fusion of Latin-jazz, Funk, Folk/ Rock, and Cuban rhythms, all driven by the heartfelt bilingual songwriting of Yazmin: vocalist, pianist and composer of the group. They will be joined by the Havana Quartet, a group of incredible, young Cuban string players, and the one and only Minneapolis singer of Prairie Home Companion fame, Prudence Johnson. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through all depths of emotion in song and a joyful, rhythmic fusion of Classical, Cuban and American sounds. Yazmin: Piano, VocalsPrudence Johnson: VocalsÁlvaro Benavides: BassAndrew Gillespie: DrumsHansel Perez Carrero: Violin 1Ana Caridad Frómeta: Violin 2Amaya Fuentes Sarria: ViolaDenise Hernandez Raberio: Cello Yazmin, originally from Northern Wisconsin, is a powerhouse songwriter and musician who’s talents have landed her on stage with the likes of Nanci Griffith, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Maykel Blanco. She’s spent more than half her life immersed in Cuban music and has woven these deep influences into her own songwriting. She visits Cuba frequently and leads music and dance-focused group trips there. In 2023 she joined forces with Grammy-nominated Álvaro Benavides from New York City on bass and Andrew Gillespie from Minneapolis, MN on drums, to form the latest version of her band Beat Zero. Yazmin has three albums to her name and the debut recording of this particular lineup is set to be released in late 2025. “Yazmin approaches music like she does life and her sound is all the more rich and vivacious for it. As a world traveler and musician, Yazmin shares and expresses her experiences in song. Set to melody and rhythm she celebrates her own personal journey aloud as she inspires and connects audiences with a pure authenticity taking them along for the ride.” Daniel Sigelman Jazz88.FM www.yazminmusic.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. An Exciting Night of 70’s Prog Rock Perfection! Recreating the music of iconic prog rock giants Genesis, Yes, Emerson Lake & Palmer, King Crimson, and Rush. Ambitious compositions, experimentation, concept-driven lyrics, and instrumental virtuosity take center stage in this otherworldly tribute to rock’s most musically excessive epoch. Brian ZIemniak: Keyboards & B3David Anania: DrumsDavid Feily: GuitarCharles Fletcher: BassBill Pyle III: Vocals In honor of the 50th anniversary and re-release of one of the catalog cornerstones of Progressive Rock, Those Medley Kids will be premiering a very special addition to their already exciting and challenging repertoire – Side 1 of Genesis’ ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’.

Only Every Saturday @ Pimento on the Lake Hosted by Geoffrey Fischbein Pimento on the Lake – Lake Bde Maka Ska

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Classic Springsteen Songs and Albums THE ALBUM SERIES / The Complete and in-song order performance of Bruce Springsteen’s BORN IN THE USA and BORN TO RUN is the ultimate lineup of albums for any Springsteen fan. A gargantuan effort by the stellar band Mick Sterling leads. This is one that you can’t miss! Mick Sterling: Lead VocalsRonny Loew: SaxCate Fierro: Background VocalsShalo Lee: Background VocalsPeter Guertin: PianoFrank Merchlewitz: KeyboardsSteve Price: BassPeter Day: DrumsAndrew Wozniak: GuitarKent Militzer: Guitar Mick Sterling is a Minnesota Music and Midwest Music Hall of Fame Recipient and one of the leading and most respected vocalists and event producers in the region and has been for nearly four decades. www.micksterlingpresents.com

No cover–light fare available from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Full-menu available until 8:30pm. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS Andy Fleser: Vocals, 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!

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Classic Film Music Celebrating the songs written for the Golden Age of Hollywood by classic songwriters from the Gershwins to Harold Arlen. Inspired by stars from Fred Astaire to Julie Andrews. Hear timeless selections such as “The Way You Look Tonight” and “Night and Day”. 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. Her newest recording is devoted to the music of her mentor, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, which earned a 2024 Bistro Award. Rick Carlson taught himself to play the piano by studying the vast works of Count Basie and Duke Ellington and capitalizing on a long string of happy accidents. He has been the pianist for the Wolverines Big Band since 1980. “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

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. A Live Radio Drama The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society celebrates the outdoor season with two spooky campfire stories, performed in the style of a classic radio broadcast, including commercial breaks, eerie music, and live sound effects. “The Shadow People” from Hall of Fantasy (1952): A woman, convinced her mother was murdered by mysterious shadow people, enlists the aid of famed paranormal investigator, Dr. Hesselius. “Song of the Bittersweet” from Dead Men’s Tales (2020): In this original radio drama written by Eric Webster, a mysterious stowaway heralds doom for the embattled crew of the Bittersweet. 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