The Second Stringers consists of Lars-Erik Larson on drums, Nick Salisbury on bass, and Blair Krivanek on guitar. Between the three of them they have filled out the rhythm section for groups such as Dead Man Winter, Sonny Knight and the Lakers, Ryan Bingham, Brian Fallon, Sarah Morris, Mike Munson, Jack Klatt, and many others. They play at the White Squirrel the first Wednesday of every month where they stretch out on an eclectic range of tunes from country classics, old folk songs, and deep cut soul tunes. Often they are joined by the who’s who of local songwriters as their special guests every month, where they get to show off their skills as professional sidemen. They look forward to the first Wednesday every month and they’d be thrilled if you came by to join them sometime.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtime. The Legendary Cornbread Harris! James Samuel Cornbread Harris Jr- or just plain Cornbread; pianist, local legend and a founder of the “Minneapolis Sound” brings his brand of blues, jazz and original music to his debut at the Main Stage of Crooners. He brings with him his six piece backup band of “friends” who have supported him these many years for a joyous night of Deeper Blues. This is not to be missed! James Samuel Cornbread Harris Jr: Piano and Vocals Steve Clarke: Tenor and Soprano Sax Maurice Jacox: Vocals and Alto Sax Samuel Brooks: Tenor Sax Bobby Jay: Trumpet Rocko Bolero: Guitar Matt Senjem: Bass Douglas Hill: Drums James Samuel “Cornbread” Harris, Jr. is a 98-year-old Minnesota music legend who has been entertaining audiences since World War II. He performs an eclectic mix of blues, jazz, and ballads, as well as his originals and is a founding father of the Minneapolis Sound. “A consummate entertainer who has been a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene for 70 years.” —Star Tribune cornbreadharris.bandcamp.com

No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Geoff Jones: 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!

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Sarah Vaughan Songs Bringing her love of Sarah back to the stage, Aja embodies the spirit of Sarah, Sassy and Divine all in one night! The Divine one. Ms. Sassy Sarah Vaughan. One of the defining voices of Jazz, Sarah Vaughan performed for almost 50 years, winning awards and accolades and working with high-profile musicians. Sarah was known for her beautiful, rich and expressive voice, most notably her range and unique vibrato. Paying homage to her influence, Aja takes Sarah Vaughan’s voice from the recordings and brings it to you live. Singing such songs as “Make Comfortable”, “Misty”, and “What is this thing called Love?,” if you have never heard Sarah before, you will go leave wanting to listen to her and fall in love. Aja Parham: Vocals Adi Yeshaya: Piano Nathan Norman: Drums Butchy Austin: Trumpet Brandon Clayton: Sax Keith Nance: Sax, Flute Aja Parham has performed with the Minnesota Opera, Skylark Opera, Penumbra Theatre and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. After a time, Aja rekindled her love of Jazz, R&B, Funk and Motown, and started performing as a freelance vocalist throughout the Twin Cities. In 2018, due to her love of all things Sarah Vaughan, she studied the recordings of Sarah down to each note, slide, and placement of vibrato to construct a Sarah Vaughan Tribute show. Since being a 2024 Ordway GreenRoom Fellow, Aja has been seen performing with Bebe Zahara Benet of Drag Race, Johnnie Brown with his tribute shows, performing duets with her 9 year old son with the Capri Big Band, performing as one of the Staples singers in the Last Waltz Tribute, singing BGVs for the Snapped Open Mic at the Green Room, sitting in with Jaybee and the Routine, or in musical theatre and cabaret style settings with James Rocco and Raymond Berg. Someone once said her voice is like a warm blanket and her presence on stage makes you feel like a concert with a good friend. She is an act not to be missed. “Aja Parham is one of the Twin Cities’ most well-versed singers, with a wide vocal range and a deep knowledge of music. You can find her singing anything from jazz standards to pop tunes, R&B, gospel, and Motown.” – The Current www.ajaparham.com