
Feeling Groovy: Simon & Garfunkel Tribute with a Twist
Main Stage Showroom 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis
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Feeling Groovy: Simon & Garfunkel Tribute with a Twist
Feeling Groovy: Simon & Garfunkel Tribute with a Twist
Crooners Classics – every Wednesday at 5:30 PM we will celebrate the beloved musical treasures of yesterday. Limited Menu Available A Joyful Tribute Containing All Of The Favorites! This fantastic tribute is a joyful, wholehearted celebration of Simon & Garfunkel and Paul Simon favorites. The show is led by a dynamic female duo (yep, that’s the twist!) who capture the well-known tight & intricate harmonies beautifully and is backed by a cracklin’ band. Their unique live performance includes unforgettable stories, audience participation, and performances that will grab your heart and have you smiling with nostalgia. Barbara Piper: Vocals, Guitar Pauline Jennings: Vocals Steve Jennings: Drums Craig Wasner: Keyboards, Guitar Pat Thorsteinson: Guitar Mike Legvold: Bass “I didn’t want the music to end. When it did, I wanted it to start all over again.” -Julianna (Feeling Groovy Audience Member) FeelingGroovyTribute.com
Cruzando Latin Favorites: Havana to San Juan
Cruzando Latin Favorites: Havana to San Juan
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Latin Music Adventure Cruzando pays tribute to classic Cuban Son and boleros from the Buena Vista Social Club, including hits like Chann Chann, El Cuarto de Tula, and Dos Gardenias. Their musical journey continues to Puerto Rico, where they perform En Viejo San Juan featuring the Puerto Rican Cuatro. Cruzando also covers artists like Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan, Polo Montañez, and even Santana, showcasing a wide range of musical styles. Come along on this Latin Music Adventure! Joe Cruz: Guitar, Cuban Tres and Puerto Rican Cuatro Estibaliz Anabella Price: Vocals Tom Peterson: Bass Joel Arpin: Percussion www.joecruzmusic.com
1967: Summer Of Love with Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs
1967: Summer Of Love with Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Classic 1967 Greatness! Erin and Jay Cabaret are bringing back one of their most popular shows and some fantastically sentimental songs from The Mamas and the Papas, Jefferson Airplane, and Simon and Garfunkel to Vicky Carr, Bobbie Gentry and the Musical HAIR! They always Let The Sunshine In and you will be California Dreamin! Erin Schwab: Vocals Jay Fuchs: Piano, Vocals Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs have been playing together in the Twin Cities and across the US for over 25 years. Erin and Jay have played all of the stages at Crooners for years and have written and performed many shows including 1967: Summer of Love, Erin sings Bette and their VERY popular Naughty and Nice Holiday Shows! They have played clubs, theaters, weddings, fundraisers, garages, living rooms, corporate and political events. Jay was the head of the Theory and Composition Department at McNally Smith College of Music and Erin was on the Voice & Ensemble Faculty there. Erin and Jay started Cabaret Camp and Jay has now evolved the original classes to cultivate a new group, The Cabaret All-Stars and they are playing numerous places around town. Erin is the audience coordinator and a regular Jason Show contributor on Fox 9. She also is a Director of Educational Theater and a teaching artist and one of the co-founders of ETC Productions, a new educational theater company here in the Twin Cities! “The Twin Cities’ Bette Midler” –Fox 9 Host Jason Matheson
DIZZY: A New Spin on Classic Jazz
DIZZY: A New Spin on Classic Jazz
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Jazzy, Soulful, Contemporary and Nostalgic Dizzy brings fusion to classic jazz, inspired by the artistry of Billie Holiday, Steely Dan, and Randy Newman. Blending sharp lyricism, and playful improvisation, they deliver a sound that’s both sophisticated and inviting a fresh, story-driven take on the golden age of jazz. Mark Johnson: Vocals Joe Elliot: Lead Guitar Jason Craft: Piano, B3 Organ Aaron Fabbrini: Bass Guitar Tim Zhorne: Drums, Musical Director Dizzy is led by Mark Johnson, a Twin Cities mainstay whose soulful voice and guitar work have graced stages from The Dakota to The Guthrie. The band features Joe Elliott on lead guitar, a seasoned musician with decades of experience collaborating with artists such as David Sanborn and Brandon Fields. Jason Craft brings his expertise on piano and B3 organ, having toured globally as musical director and performed with luminaries like Jason Marsalis and Michael Brecker. On bass, Aaron Fabbrini (“Fabbs”) contributes inventive grooves and pedal steel textures, supporting a wide range of artists including Sara Groves and Jars of Clay. Anchoring the group, Tim Zhorne on drums and as musical director draws from 40 years of experience, performing and producing with artists like Cory Wong and Davina & the Vagabonds, adding both precision and creative energy to every performance.
Mill City String Quartet: Global Resonance
Mill City String Quartet: Global Resonance
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Classical, Modern, Underrepresented Composers Get ready for an unforgettable night as the internationally award-winning Mill City String Quartet makes their debut at Crooners Supper Club! This dynamic performance will transport you through vibrant Spanish dance rhythms, soulful African melodies, and bold modern classical works. With a program celebrating both renowned and underrepresented composers, MCSQ brings passion, precision, and heart to every note. Don’t miss this thrilling fusion of global sounds and string virtuosity! Huldah Niles: Violin Erika Hoogeveen: Violin Coca Bochonko: Viola Rebeccah Parker Downs: Cello Mill City String Quartet (MCSQ), established in 2007, is an internationally award-winning ensemble based in the Twin Cities. Recent honors include First Prize at the 2024 Fanny Mendelssohn International Competition and additional top prizes at the Charleston and Clara Schumann International Competitions in 2025. Renowned for their dynamic programming, MCSQ champions both classical masterworks and music by underrepresented composers. Their recent highlights include national anthem performances for the Minnesota Twins and concert engagements across the U.S.www.millcityquartet.com
Alive & Kickin Rocks Crooners
Alive & Kickin Rocks Crooners
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtimes. These Seniors Rock! Alive & Kickin has embarked on their 16th season: Alive & Kickin Across the USA. A&K will highlight American artists from across the country in its diversity and uniqueness, in its beauty and in the icky, ugly friction and fights that have brought us to (and will carry us through) today. With music by Neil Diamond, Journey, Garth Brooks, Aerosmith, Semisonic, Carole King, Taylor Swift and more…Alive & Kickin along with their amazing band are about to take you on a cross-country ride for the ages! Get ready to hear songs and stories from this well-traveled group of rockstars. The Cast of Alive & Kickin JC Lippold: EmceeJack Johnston: Music Director and PianoCole Mickelson: GuitarAndy Schuster: Bass GuitarJimi Alison: Drums Alive & Kickin gives voice to seniors through personal stories and popular songs, empowering its members to entertain and enlighten multi-generational audiences. The highly inspirational group of spirited and charismatic seniors spread their musical message as they explore contemporary genres of music ranging from rock & roll and pop to gospel and Motown. The enthusiastic ensemble has been performing to sold-out crowds for 15 years, tours around the upper Midwest and is a regular at the Minnesota State Fair. aliveandkickinmn.org
Arne Fogel and Rick Carlson
Arne Fogel and Rick Carlson
No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Arne Fogel: 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!
Acoustic Guitar Trailblazer- Billy McLaughlin & special guest Nathan Wilson
Acoustic Guitar Trailblazer- Billy McLaughlin & special guest Nathan Wilson
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Acousitc Guitar Virtuoso Emmy Award winner and acoustic guitar vanguard. If you don’t know Billy’s music, or what he’s been through to keep making it, this show is a must-see. Acoustic guitar that defies gravity. New solo compositions and exceptionally funny improv dialogue with violin/mandolin maestro Nathan Wilson. Billy McLaughlin: Acoustic Guitar Nathan Wilson: Mandolin and Violin Billy McLaughlin is recognized internationally as a world-class guitarist, composer and inspirational performer who has appeared on Billboard’s TopTen Chart. Previously signed to Virgin Records’ Narada label, McLaughlin has 14 CD releases, 3 National Campus Entertainer of the Year Awards*, 5 Minnesota Music Awards and his decades of national concert touring earned him the Hall of Fame Achievement Award*. But in 1999 McLaughlin vanished from sight as his career crumbled due to a little-known neuro-muscular disorder called Focal Dystonia. After suffering several years without a cure, he embarked on an unlikely attempt to regain his career by re-learning his instrument left-handed. His remarkable comeback is captured in the documentary film Changing Keys (airing on PBS 2010) and a concert film called Coming Back Alive featuring McLaughlin with string orchestra and a reunion of his longtime rock band. Now serving as Ambassador for Awareness for the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, McLaughlin is the winner of the 2010 Public Leadership in Neurology Award** whose previous winners include Paul Allen, Julie Andrews, Leon Fleischer and Michael J. Fox. McLaughlin has resumed an international schedule of concert appearances and keynote speaking. He resides in his home state of Minnesota with his two sons. “…you may swear Billy McLaughlin is two of the greatest acoustic guitarists you’ve ever heard.” — Pittsburgh Post Gazette billymclaughlin.com
RIVER: The Music of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon
RIVER: The Music of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. A Wonderful Tribute to Carole, Joni and Carly Paying tribute to legendary songwriters Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon, the classic songs will take the audience on a nostalgic journey remembering the music of the 60s and 70s. Songs include “You’re So Vain,” “Nobody Does it Better,” “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” “Natural Woman,” “Help Me,” and “Both Sides Now.” With lush vocal harmonies and an amazing all-star band, River brings the songs and memories together in one unforgettable tribute. Deb Brown, Sara Renner & Aimee Lee: Vocals Boyd Lee: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals Brian Ziemniak: Keys, Backing Vocals Noah Levy: Drums Patrick Nelson: Bass Guitar David Feily: Electric Guitar Pete Whitman: Saxophone, Flute Deb Brown, Aimee Lee and Sara Renner are three renowned vocalists with combined extensive musical experiences with their own original recordings, international tours with super stars, and as voices in numerous shows and on various recording projects around the Twin Cities area and beyond.RIVER Facebook Page