David Singley and Pure Source

Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Singer-Songwriter, Americana, Folk-Rock David Singley reimagines his original singer-songwriter material as a power trio with Chris Bates & Greg Schutte. David Singley: Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Vocals Chris Bates: Bass Greg Schutte: Drums Born and raised in rural central Illinois, David Singley is a singer-songwriter- guitarist living in Saint Paul, Minnesota, whose music is born of the street, the country, and the academy. An experienced veteran with decades of backing world-class artists and performers, he has recently joined the “Great Resignation” and set his sights on his own artistic pursuits. His music evokes the golden era of the singer-songwriter: the late ’60’s and early-to-mid ’70’s; with its chameleonic stylistic twists and turns, as well as its memorable melodies and insightful, poetic lyrics. His music expresses a point-of- view that is at once highly personal and triumphantly global. His voice evokes traces of many of his influences: James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, Jackson Browne, Dan Fogelberg, and many others. His guitar playing is at once highly focused and passionate, impressive yet always absolutely appropriate to the song at hand. His two singer-songwriter albums, 2021’s “The Long, Slow Fuse of Night”, and 2024’s “Fools & Mystics”, have received significant radio airplay, and praise from the music press. He has multiple music videos on his YouTube channel with over 100k views, including three over 200k and one over 300k views. His credits include: Perry Como, Gene Pitney, Bobby Caldwell, Bob Brookmeyer, Tal Farlow, Dave Weckl and many others. “He favors thoughtful, even poetic, material that connects with audiences, possesses bracing directness, and eschews any hint of pretentiousness…Fools & Mystics should garner him new listeners and reaffirm longtime fans’ belief that he’s one of the best songwriters working today. You may have never heard of him, but you can redress that oversight today.”—Skope Magazine www.davidsingley.com

An Evening with Nicholas David & Terry VanDeWalker

Crooners Main Stage 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Music from the Heart for the Heart Nicholas David and Terry VanDeWalker from The Big Wu are teaming up to bring you an evening of rhythm n’ melody, stories, and songs from their musical careers that have taken them around the world. Nicholas David: Vocals, KeyboardsTerry VanDeWalker: Vocals, DrumsConnected to a history that produced a Dylan and a Prince, Nicholas David & Terry VanDeWalker of The Big Wu have been able to continue to bring Minnesota Music around the world. With all these miles, moments and memories; Nicholas & Terry decided to get together for a special evening of stories and song. “A mix of the growl of Dr. John with the silk of Marvin Gaye” – Chicago Tribune www.thefeelin.com www.thebigwu.com

The ACME Jazz Company with Arne Fogel

The Belvedere at Crooners 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. Classic Repertory Big-Band, Basie Style The ACME Jazz Company is an 18-piece big band featuring vocalist Arne Fogel, singing selections from the Great American Songbook, including ‘Luck Be a Lady.’ Saxophonist Bob Parsons contributes classic charts, along with unique arrangements, to the band’s growing eclectic repertoire. This month, they feature charts from the great composer/arranger Bill Holman. Arne Fogel: VocalistBob Parsons: Music Director and Arranger Arranger and woodwind performer Bob Parsons grew up in St. James, Minnesota. After receiving an M.A. in composition from the University of Minnesota, Parsons moved to New York City in 1991, where he was involved in composition, arranging, and production work for major label recording projects, jingles, and film scores. Parsons provided in-studio arranging services for Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, John Scofield, the Brecker Brothers, and many others. Since returning to Minnesota, Bob Parsons joined the Acme Jazz Company, which features his arrangements, giving him a forum for his personal eclectic style. ” does most of the arrangements for the band, and they’re a great swinging big band!” — Gerry Swanberg, Big Band Scene, KBEM acmejazzcompany.com

Ahmed And The Creators

Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Classic Jazz Standards Ahmed and the Creators are seasoned masters of classic jazz, often hailed as purists for their unwavering dedication to the genre’s foundations. Their set will feature timeless standards from legends like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Mongo Santamaria. Ahmed Abdulkarim: Trumpet Dale Alexander: Piano Andrew Schwandt: Tenor Saxophone Adam Nussbaum: Drums Ted Olson: Bass Ahmed Abdulkarim has been performing music his entire life. He began on the piano, and then moved around from the bugle to the trombone before finally settling on the trumpet in 1956. Trumpet jazz is where he truly found his voice. Ahmed studied under Manny Laureano of the Minnesota Symphony and has performed at legendary venues including First Ave, The Dakota, and The Stand in NYC. “With a dynamic blend of individual styles, Ahmed and the Creators lack nothing when it comes to the fullness of sound you might find with a large orchestra and yet retain the personality and intimacy typical of smaller jazz combos.”–Twin Cities Gateway

Erin And Jay Cabaret Perform The Music Of Carole King & James Taylor

Crooners Main Stage 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Cabaret, Interactive, Fun, Sing-a-longs Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs are thrilled to bring back their Carole King and James Taylor tribute show. With songs like Natural Woman, Beautiful, Sweet Baby James, How Sweet It Is and so many MORE….. you are going to LOVE it! Also, joining Jay and Erin will be long time friend and musical collaborator, Andy LaCasse, who will join the fun with his beautiful guitar playing and singing. Erin Schwab: Vocals Jay Fuchs: Piano, Vocals Andy LaCasse: Guitar, Vocals Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs have been playing together in the Twin Cities and across the US for over 20 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. Jay was the head of the Theory and Composition Department at McNally Smith College of Music, 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. Erin is the audience coordinator and a regular Jason Show Contributor on Fox 9. She also is a Director of Educational Theater and 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” –Jason Matheson, Fox 9