Open Mic at Chatterbox
Chatterbox Pub 2229 East 35th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDaina’s Piano Party
Shaw's Bar and Grill 1528 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States
1967: Summer Of Love with Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs
Main Stage Showroom 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDinner 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
Pat Donohue and Friends at Midway Saloon
Midway Saloon 1567 University Ave, Saint Paul, MN, United States
DIZZY: A New Spin on Classic Jazz
Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDinner 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.