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Pints & Paddle 15450 Grove Cir N, Maple Grove, MN, United StatesSTORY TELLERS: The Great Songs of Billy Joel, Paul Simon and Jim Croce
Main Stage Showroom 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Timeless Classics! The popular STORY TELLERS series is back with another great show! This time featuring the legendary music of Billy Joel, Paul Simon and Jim Croce. This special night will include hits like My Life, The Stranger, Mrs Robinson, Homeward Bound, Time In A Bottle, I Got A Name, and many more. Plus, some glorious singalongs!! Jay Fuchs: Piano, Lead and Harmony VocalsJames A. Rocco: Lead and Harmony VocalsAndy LaCasse: Guitar, Harmonica, Lead and Harmony Vocals Kris Stauffer: Bass, Harmony VocalsReid Kennedy: Drums Jay Fuchs, James A. Rocco and Andy LaCasse are all beloved veterans of the entertainment world. Jay Fuchs is a distinguished entertainer and music educator. Jay has a rich career spanning many decades. Known for his partnership with Erin Schwab, being the founder and director of Dr. Jay’s Cabaret, and his role as Music Theory Department Head at McNally Smith College of Music, Jay has performed for audiences worldwide, from Crooners and The W – Minneapolis to The Governor’s Inauguration Ball. His ability to connect with audiences makes him a sought-after figure in the music industry. James A. Rocco is a Broadway and recording artist, recognized as the Twin Cities Vocalist of the Decade. James has sung alongside legends like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter Nestor Torres, Darlene Love, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Blossom Dearie, Andrew Lloyd Webber and so many others. From Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center to local venues like Crooners and the Ordway, James captivates audiences with his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence. Andy LaCasse is a multi-talented guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, Andy’s new album, “Your Little Gift”, is now available on all streaming platforms. He can also be heard on several recent releases by pop artist Mr Mooq, three children’s records by Kit and Kaboodle and on television for the Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode, “The Dead Talk Back”. His unique energy, rhythmic grace and authenticity perfectly complements the trio, rounding out this seamless blend, creating a harmonious force.
CROONERS JAZZ: An Evening with the Kenny Reichert Quartet
Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Modern Jazz with Lyric Improvisation and Rich Harmony The Kenny Reichert Quartet delivers a fresh take on modern jazz with a melodic sensibility and deeply harmonic approach. Led by guitarist and composer Kenny Reichert, the group explores rich, original compositions that blend contemporary jazz with introspective lyricism and rhythmic subtlety. Fans of artists like Kurt Rosenwinkel, Aaron Parks, and the Brian Blade Fellowship will feel at home in the quartet’s immersive soundscapes. With a keen ear for nuance and interplay, the band invites audiences into a dynamic musical conversation that is both soulful and sophisticated. Kenny Reichert: Electric GuitarKavyesh Kaviraj: PianoTed Olsen: Upright BassBen Ehrlich: Drums and Cymbals Recognized by DownBeat Magazine as “a distinctive player and composer,” Kenny Reichert has established himself as a compelling guitarist with an expressive and refined approach to the instrument. Blending lyricism with harmonic sophistication, he crafts music that is both adventurous and accessible. His artistry has been praised by All About Jazz as “masterly without being showy,” and Textura has lauded his compositions for making an “immediate impression” and “warranting repeat engagement.” Based between Chicago and Minneapolis, Reichert is an in-demand performer who has collaborated with artists such as Russ Johnson, Geof Bradfield, Lenard Simpson, Clark Sommers, Ethan Philion, John Christensen, Devin Drobka, Ana Everling, and Alyssa Allgood. He has performed at venues and festivals across the U.S. and Europe, bringing his music to audiences in intimate and large-scale settings. ” …a distinctive player and composer with wide-ranging idiomatic inklings. ” – DownBeat Magazine www.kennyreichert.com