
Week of Events
Steve Clarke’s Cabaret of Jazz
Steve Clarke’s Cabaret of Jazz
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. A Wonderful Night of Jazz – Cabaret Style Life is a cabaret! Four shows in one night. Three amazing vocalists. An all-star, award winning lineup of players. Jazz from four different eras /styles of jazz placed in historical perspective. Steve Clarke: Saxophones, Flutes and Host Phil Aaron: Piano Tom Lewis: Bass Haralds Bondaris: Drums Maurice Jacox: Vocals Laurie Knutson: Vocals Charmin Michelle: Vocals Steve Clarke has 11 Minnesota Music Awards, 3 Grammy Nominations (including work on a Ringo Starr DVD); 3 MSP Nice Awards and has been inducted into the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame. Maurice Jacox is an award winning singer with multiple from the City Pages and Minnesota Music and City Pages Awards and has been inducted into the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame. Charmin Michelle is an internationally know charismatic chanteuse whose conversational style recalls the late Billie Holiday and other legendary ladies of jazz. “Each player was handpicked by Mr. Clarke to create a combo with explosive playing power” – Nate Dungan – Minnesota State Fair www.thesteveclarke.com
Claudia Schmidt and Ann Reed: At It Again!
Claudia Schmidt and Ann Reed: At It Again!
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Songwriters, Storytellers, Damn-Near-Legends With their distinctive approaches to writing, their shared love of the 12 string guitar, their sturdy voices and great harmonic sense (not to mention vast senses of humor!), Claudia Schmidt and Ann Reed create an intimate show that delights and moves anyone lucky enough to be in the audience. Claudia Schmidt: Vocals, 12-String Guitar Ann Reed: Vocals, 12-string Guitar Claudia Schmidt and Ann Reed have loved each other’s music for decades, played in a lot of the same venues but never at the same time. That changed a few years ago when they took to the stage together at Crooners and were off and running. With their distinctive approaches to writing, their shared love of the 12 string guitar, their sturdy voices and great harmonic sense (not to mention vast senses of humor!), Claudia and Ann create an intimate show that delights and moves anyone lucky enough to be in the audience. claudiaschmidt.com annreed.com
Landslide – The Music of Fleetwood Mac
Landslide – The Music of Fleetwood Mac
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Timeless Hits of Fleetwood Mac If you’ve caught the band, Renegade, in their previous two performances at Crooners, get ready for their latest project: “Landslide”. An electrifying Fleetwood Mac tribute show, dedicated to capturing the magic and nostalgia of the iconic rock legends. With soaring harmonies and meticulous instrumentation, the band recreates classic hits like “Go Your Own Way,” “Dreams,” and “Rhiannon,” transporting audiences back to the golden age of rock. Founded by passionate Minneapolis based musicians, Casey Smith and Maria Stukey, who share a deep love for Fleetwood Mac’s music, Renegade delivers an unforgettable live experience, celebrating the band’s timeless sound and captivating energy. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to their music, prepare for a night of sing-alongs and unforgettable memories! Casey Smith: Guitar and Lead Vocals Maria Stukey: Lead Vocals Marisa Kirckof: Lead Vocals Trevor Weist: Guitar Craig Smith: Bass KeAndre Mack: Drums Casey Smith is originally from the Fargo area but has professionally played in the Twin Cities music scene for 20+ years. Now touring the country with various artists, he’s back in Minneapolis to bring his love for classic 70’s based rock to life with his classic rock tribute band, Renegade, and now with their tribute show, Landslide. Along with Minneapolis based vocalist, Maria Stukey, and their other MN musician friends, they’ve put together this spectacle for all fans of classic rock and Fleetwood Mac fans to enjoy! www.divas-entertainment.com/landslide
Katie Finn
Katie Finn
No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Katie Finn: 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!
Overdressed Duo: A World Tour of Opera (and more!)
Overdressed Duo: A World Tour of Opera (and more!)
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Opera Curious, Music Theater, Fun The Overdressed Duo is coming to Crooners! This show features a variety of genres of music from shows set in different locations around the world. It will feature opera, musical theater, jazz and more! Come take a world tour right from your dinner table with Overdressed! Elizabeth Chua: Piano Carole Schultz: Soprano Elizabeth and Carole are two best friends who founded Overdressed to make opera more accessible. The friends met during their doctoral work at the University of Minnesota and bonded over a shared love of food, wine, and music. Before Overdressed, Elizabeth tour nationally with multiple young artist programs while Carole mostly sings locally with various choirs, opera companies, and new music groups. www.overdressedduo.com
Our House: Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Our House: Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. A Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young Celebrating the legacy of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young through authentic, heartfelt performances that capture the essence of their timeless music. Kurt Jorgensen: Guitar and Vocals Craig Pauqette: Guitar and Vocals Fred Anderson: Guitar and Vocals Xenia Sandstrom-McGuire: Bass and Vocals Brianna Tagg-Jorgensen: Piano, Organ and Vocals Mark O’day: Drums and Percussion Formed in 2022, Our House brings together six talented musicians united by a shared passion for the timeless music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Each member brings their unique skills and experiences to the stage, creating a harmonious blend that pays homage to the legendary supergroup. Inspired by the enduring appeal of CSNY’s music, Our House is dedicated to delivering pure, unembellished performances that highlight the power of the music, its lyrics, and the emotions they evoke. www.ourhousetributecsny.net
Joyann Parker: Classic Ladies of Country Music
Joyann Parker: Classic Ladies of Country Music
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Great Classic Country Music with Soul Singing the songs and telling the stories of the women who made the unforgettable country hits that defined the era: Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Kitty Wells, Dolly Parton and more. Joyann Parker: Guitar, Vocals Mark Lamoine: Guitar, Vocals Tim Wick: Piano Chris Bates: Bass Bill Golden: Drums, Vocals With roots in the church and a solid foundation of musical education, Joyann Parker found her authentic voice later in life and created her own blend of roots music that combines soul, R&B, gospel, jazz and traditional blues styles. Parker has been a steadily rising star on the Midwest music scene and now brings her full range of talent as an accomplished singer, pianist, guitarist and songwriter to national and international stages. “Joyann Parker knows her way around a song. She climbs inside it, dwells in it, lives with every note and phrase, delivering performances that seize our emotions and capture the ragged despair and heightened joy of life.” –Living Blues Magazine JoyannParker.com
What’s in a Name? Vol. 2
What’s in a Name? Vol. 2
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Great Entertainment What’s in a name? Well, for many songwriters, it seems there is quite a bit! Across all music genres there are songs named after people: Maria, Jenny, Jack, Barbara Ann, Mack, Mandy, Jolene, Danny Boy, Dulcinea, and so many more. From Broadway to Pop to Country to Swing, join Jen, and Andrew as they sing and play an eclectic mix of songs with names as their titles. 80% Music + 20% comedy = 100% Fun! Jen Maren: Host, Vocals Andrew Fleser: Piano, Vocals +Special Guest & Crooners Favorite, Doug Anderson! Jen Maren is an actress, singer, and VoiceOver talent. Known for her role of Marjorie Congdon in GLENSHEEN at The History Theatre, she has also appeared on many Twin Cities Stages including: Guthrie Theater, Ordway Theatre, Penumbra Theatre, Mixed Blood, Old Log Theater, Illusion Theater, Park Square Theatre, and Children’s Theater Company. Dr. Andrew Fleser, pianist and teacher, has performed as a soloist and accompanist throughout the United States and Europe. He has worked with many theaters in the Twin Cities, including Minnesota Orchestra, Children’s Theatre Company, History Theatre, and Park Square Theatre. His performances can be heard on Minnesota Public Radio, A Prairie Home Companion, and Cantus’s albums A Harvest Home and Manifesto. www.jenmaren.com
Irving Berlin: I’ve Got Plenty To Be Thankful For with Maud Hixson
Irving Berlin: I’ve Got Plenty To Be Thankful For with Maud Hixson
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Great American Songbook Celebrating one of the most long-lived (101 years!) and beloved composers. He wrote words and music for over 1,000 songs for stage and screen, anthems and holiday favorites. Hear evergreens from “Blue Skies” to “What’ll I Do?” to “Always“. Maud Hixson: Vocals Rick 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. “Her vocal style is so warm, intimate and compelling–it’s clear that she cares about the words and telling the story, with clarity and without artifice–practically a lost art these days.” –Michael Feinstein www.maudhixson.com
Mick Sterling Presents / Elton John’s GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
Mick Sterling Presents / Elton John’s GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. A Great Night of Elton John Mick Sterling Presents brings you a dream show if you’re an Elton John fan, with a unique performance of every song, in album order, of Elton John’s masterpiece double album GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD. Peter Guertin: Piano Charlie Peterson: Keyboards Cate Fierro: Background Vocals Cierra Hill: Violin and Background Vocals Lisi Wright: Violin and Background Vocals Brad Swagger: Drums Steve Price: Bass Steve Lehto: Guitar Joshua Stigen: Acoustic Guitar Mick Sterling: Lead Vocal Mick Sterling is a 40 year veteran of the Twin Cities music scene and a recipient of the Midwest Music Hall of Fame and The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. He is also one of the leading voices in the Twin Cities music scene and a producer of over 30 different shows in the region www.micksterlingpresents.com