Under the Musical Direction of Michael Bland. A Fantastic Night of Soul and R&B! Urban Classic pays tribute to the soul greats, such as Al Green, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, James Brown and many others! Returning to Crooners with an all new show, celebrating the stars of true soul music. One show. One night. Don’t miss it! GSharp: Vocals Mark Lickteig: Vocals and Organ Jay Bee: Vocals Michael Bland: Drums, Music Director Tommy Barbarella: Keys Ron Long: Bass Geoff LeCrone: Guitar Scott Agster: Trombone John Bertsch: Sax Riley Helgeson: Trumpet Josh May: 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.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. Rock, Soul and R&B and Blues Feelin’ Alright – The Songs of Joe Cocker is a full and raspy throated reckless lovefest celebrating the unique brand or Rock and Roll and Soul that only Joe Cocker could do. Fueled by an all-star band and led by Mick Sterling, this show is a huge crowd pleaser! Stan Kipper: DrumsBobby Vandell: DrumsChico Perez: PercussionCharlie Peterson: PianoSteve Lehto: GuitarJohn Wright: BassCate Fierro: Background VocalsSara Renner: Background VocalsDavid Foley: SaxJeff Gottwig: TrumpetJim Hann: Trombone Mick Sterling is a Minnesota Music and Midwest Hall of Fame Recipient and has been a leading voice in the Twin Cities scene performing and producing hundreds of shows for nearly 4 decades. www.micksterlingpresents.com