Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era. Patty’s eclectic taste gives the band diverse influences including New Orleans Traditional Jazz, Western Swing, Gypsy Melodies, Ragtime Piano Blues, Jug Music and 1930′s Popular Song. The core instrumentation of accordion, clarinet, guitar and bass is light and swift, but also melancholic and lush when it needs to be. Patty, mostly known as an accordionist doubles as the bands vocalist. His voice is inspired most by the old time hollers and croons from the dawn of recording once described as “Tom Waits meets Rudy Vallee.” More than anything, The Buttons is a group that is always enjoying themselves… Which seems to give audiences permission to do the same.

Americana, Classic Country, Western Swing, and Blues combine to create this vibrant new band,  “Sparrow Catcher” enjoy playful interpretations of Patsy Cline, Bob Wills, Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, & more! Starring powerhouse vocalist – Debbie Briggs (of Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz & The Good Time Gals) and backed by the talents of Matt Blake (upright bass), Tim Kirchhof (guitar), and Sam Skavnak (pedal steel). Catch them for their White Squirrel debut on Dec 2!

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Rockin, Swingin’ Christmas Show! Come and see Tom Hunter and Frank Johns, The Soave Brothers, as they take you on a swinging trip through holiday classics! Tom Hunter: Piano, VocalsFrank Johns: Guitar Tom Hunter has been performing in the twin cities, and around the world, for the last 30+ years, and he brings it every time! From Orchestra Hall, to the smallest dive in town, and all joints in between, Tom has played them all! Joined by Frank Johns on guitar, these two friends from grade school become the swinging machine known as the internationally renowned SOAVE BROTHERS! www.tomhunterblues.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Night of Jazzy Holiday Standards WPK Trio returns to Crooners for the Holidays, joined by the vocal stylings of Judi Vinar and the sax artistry of Peter Vircks. Fresh, creative jazz interpretations of holiday favorites. Mark Weisberg: 6-string Electric and Fretless Basses Michael Pilhofer: Drums Phil Kadidlo: Piano. Keyboards Judi Vinar: Vocals Peter Vircks: Saxes Mark Weisberg has played with the Top jazz artists in the Twin Cities including Debbie Duncan, Prudence Johnson, Dennis Spears, Patty Peterson, T. Michael Rambo, Fred Steele, Mary Louise Knutson, and Ginger Commodore Quartet. Michael Pilhofer has been a top session and live-performance drummer in the Twin Cities music scene for over 30 years. Phil Kadidlo has accompanied many singers in the Twin Cities over his long career, including Prudence Johnson, Bruce Henry, Patty Peterson and Wayne Anthony and more. Judi Vinar has been singing in the Twin Cities since 1989, including regular appearances with the Wolverines Classic Jazz Orchestra, JazzMN Orchestra, Lori Dokken presentations, The Girls, and most recently with acclaimed guitarists Pat Donohue and Dean Magraw. She has toured internationally with Bobby McFerrin as a member of “Voicestra” and “Gimme5” since 2001. Beginning a teaching career in 1994, Judi developed the Voice Department Curriculum at Music Tech/McNally Smith College, and has been a member of Bobby McFerrin’s “Circlesongs” faculty since 2005. In 2014, Judi became a freelance vocal coach, technician and Circlesongs Facilitator. Recordings and more at www.judivinar.com. Peter Vircks is known for his distinctive and idiosyncratic musical style that melds contemporary innovation with deep-rooted traditions. Co-founding the celebrated electric jazz group Moveable Feast and leading both Midnight Love and the Peter Vircks Quartet, he has left an influential mark on the Minnesota jazz scene. Over his career, Peter has co-written and toured internationally with Rhythmic Circus Productions’ award winning Off-Broadway show “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now” and performed with a vast array of musical acts. Peter’s work is featured on over 50 albums, including his own 2014 release “What You Believe Is True,” which earned a place in Minnesota Public Radio’s top ten jazz favorites that year. His work spans not only albums but also television, independent film, and theater. His saxophone melodies will be featured on the upcoming Paramount Pictures horror/thriller “Apartment 7A,” set to release in 2024. More at www.petervircks.com WPK.com