Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society: Old Time Radio Comedy
2026-04-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Main Stage Showroom, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open for Dinner and Cocktail Service at 6:00 PM.

Live Comedy Radio Play
The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society interrupts its regularly scheduled chills and thrills for a riotous evening of comedy, both classic and contemporary, performed in the style of an old-time radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials and live sound effects.
It’s an “entertaining and creepy homage to an era gone by” (Cherry and Spoon), brought to life by veteran Twin Cities performers Shanan Custer, Joshua English Scrimshaw, Tim Uren, and Eric Webster, who “use their voices to paint a picture so vivid that if you close your eyes, you can see the action in your mind’s eye” (Stages of Minnesota).
The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society performed their first staged old-time radio recreation in 2016 at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater in Minneapolis. Since then, they have appeared at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, Daleko Arts in New Prague, The Wabasha Street Caves in Saint Paul, and The Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisconsin. Their recreations were also featured monthly from 2017 to 2019 at the James J. Hill Center and from 2020 to 2022 at Park Square Theater in Saint Paul. Currently, the MORLS can be seen bi-monthly at Crooners Supper Club.
“Shanan Custer, Joshua English Scrimshaw, Tim Uren, and Eric Webster have this down cold — not just the technical aspect, but the tone… Chilling as it might be to experience these tales (complete with old-school ads) alone in the dark, it’s much more fun to experience them with a crowd.” -City Pages
ghoulishdelights.com

“Income Tax Problems” from The Burns and Allen Show (1950): Gracie helps George with his taxes. Chaos ensues. Real-life spouses Eric Webster and Shanan Custer play radio’s legendary comedy couple, George Burns and Gracie Allen, in a classic episode from one of old-time radio’s most beloved series.
“St. George and the Dragonet” from Stan Freberg (1953): A rapid-fire comedy sketch that reimagines St. George the dragon-slayer as Joe Friday from Dragnet, blending medieval legend with deadpan radio noir.
“No One Wants to Take the Last Bullet” from The Minnesota Goodbye (2020): Private Detective Raymond Lake was all too familiar with hard-boiled California killers when he still lived on the West Coast. But now he has a new home and it has a new kind of murder. In the Land of 10,000 homicides, they’ll smile to your face while they stab you in the back. They call it, The Minnesota Goodbye, an original old-time radio series by Tim Uren.

Laugh The Night Away With Erin And Jay Cabaret
2026-04-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Dunsmore Jazz Room, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 5:00 PM for Drink and Dinner Service.

Bring Your Requests for a Night of FUN Cabaret!
Kick off your weekend while you “Laugh The Night Away with Erin and Jay Cabaret”. They will be rounding out your week with some of their all time favorites, and lots of requests from you! Share an intimate night with Erin and Jay in the Dunsmore Room! Up close and personal!
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 and have written and performed many shows including their very popular Naughty and Nice holiday shows. Jay was the head of the Music Theory Department at McNally Smith College of Music, Erin was on the Voice and Ensemble Faculty. Erin and Jay started Cabaret Camp and 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 in the Twin Cities.
“The Twin Cities’ Bette Midler” –Jason Matheson, Fox 9

Luther Luvs Whitney
2026-04-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Main Stage Showroom, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 6:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.

Heart Wrenching Soulful Singing
There is nothing like the ballads and dance music of Luther Vandross and Whitney Houston. This production moves and grooves through the music of both of these artists who left us way too soon. From the beautiful love songs and the heart felt ballads to the dance hits.
Featured Vocalists: Lamont Keten, Cornisha Garmon, Kathleen JohnsonSupporting Vocalists: Tia P., Rhonda Johnson, Courtnie “Baby” Johnson
The BandKe’Andre Mack: DrumsDerrick Holleman: GuitarAnibal Soares: BassTaylor Hamilton: PianoBill Brown: Keys
www.greatsgone2soon.com

Jeff Dayton & Sam Ryden
2026-04-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Dunsmore Jazz Room, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.

Blues, Folk, Country and Americana
Two Voices – Two Guitars – 100 Stories. The best of songwriters from John Prine, Bonnie Raitt, Mississippi John Hurt, Willie Nelson, Guy Clark and Bruce Springsteen. The wisdom of the ages meets the fresh exuberance of youth.
Jeff Dayton: Guitar and Vocals
Sam Ryden: Guitar and Vocals
From the heart of Minnesota, these born-and-raised native sons are the perfect blend of decades of experience and the freshness of youth. They bring together the rich history of the North Star State’s folk, blues and country music with modern Americana and add their own special style to it.
Nashville-based Jeff Dayton has spent his career at the side of stars like Kenny Chesney, Lee Greenwood and Glen Campbell. His songs have been recorded by George Strait and used on Hawaii Five-O and The Voice. He’s a prolific writer and his 18th album, Songs From The Walnut Room, has radio airplay across America. He makes several return trips home to play the great music venues of the state and also to inspire and mentor student songwriters.
Northfield native Sam Ryden, only 24 years old, is the future of homegrown artistry. His soaring tenor voice puts a whole new interpretation of classic blues like Muddy Waters and Mississippi John Hurt, adds the wit of John Prine and the soul of Bonnie Raitt and mixes them with his own heartfelt original songs. He’s steadily built a devoted Twin City following and his future is stellar.
Together, Sam and Jeff are a delight to enjoy. Don’t miss this intimate concert.
jeffdaytonmusic.com
sam.ryden

Joyann Parker: The Music of Patsy Cline at Crooners
2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:30 | The Crooners Supper Club – Main Stage Showroom, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 6:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.

A Beautiful Music Celebration of the Legendary Patsy Cline
Enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time as Joyann Parker, backed by a seasoned band of musicians, beautifully weaves the stories of Patsy’s life and career in and out of the music you know and love, including songs such as “Walking After Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Crazy” and more.
Vintage costumes and ambiance enhance Joyann’s uncanny and authentic channeling of the classic vocals of the legendary Patsy Cline. This is a must-see show that has been selling out venues consistently since its inception in 2018.
“The Music of Patsy Cline” was selected as Best Tribute Act in the 2022 Midwest Country Music Awards.
Joyann Parker: Vocals
Mark Lamoine: Guitar, Vocals
Tim Wick: Piano
Chris Bates: Bass
Bill Golden: Drums, Vocals
Joyann Parker has been twice nominated for Tribute Act of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year by the Midwest Country Music Association.
“In her must-see tribute to Patsy Cline, with a stellar band, Joyann Parker summons the requisite sadness and richness.” — Jon Bream, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
JoyannParker.com

Sue Scott’s Island of Discarded Women with Jillian Hiscock and Sarah Morris at Crooners
2026-04-01 19:30 - 21:00 | The Crooners Supper Club – Main Stage Showroom, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 6:30 PM for Dinner and Drink service.

An Audacious Variety Show Amplifying Women’s Voices!
On Wednesday, April 1st, we will be Showing Up for the Community AND Raising Funds for the Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund. This is a fund helping independent and immigrant owned restaurants recover and reopen, keeping employees hired, rent paid and beloved community assets restored! So excited about our guests! Special guest Jillian Hiscock, the owner of A Bar of Their Own dedicated to all women’s sports, all the time, has stepped up for her neighbors during this volatile time by opening the bar for donation drives and creating a safe space for all. Compelling Americana singer/songwriter Sarah Morris will bring us beautiful songs underscoring the importance of community! PLUS, Katie Eckeberger, a song leader with Singing Resistance will lead us through a sing-along of original songs she’s written for this powerful movement. Ann Treacy with Women’s March MN, the org who has been organizing every march, vigil and rally, will let us know where we’re headed next. Stephanie March, creator of the Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund, will share with us how this fund is supporting our neighbors.(All donations to the Salt Cure Fund are tax deductible.)AND our Island cast Dae Yang, Silvia Pontaza & Zippy Laske will be there along with host Sue Scott!
Sue Scott: Host
Jillian Hiscock: Special Guest
Sarah Morris: Musical Guest
Katie Eckeberger: Song leader with Singing Resistance
Ann Treacy: Advocate with Women’s March Minnesota
Stephanie March: Mpls. St. Paul Magazine Exec. Editor of New Media & Food and a Creator of the Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund
Dae Yang: Actor/Writer
Silvia Pontaza: Actor/Writer
Zippy Laske: Singer/Songwriter
+ Live Real-Time Captioning available at this show. Bring your smartphones!
Creator, host Sue Scott is a veteran actor, who for 24 years was the female cast member on the public radio show A Prairie Home Companion. Since 2019, Sue has been thoroughly immersed in producing Island of Discarded Women live show & podcast. Special guest Jillian Hiscock is the owner of A Bar of Their Own, Minnesota’s first sports bar dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. A self-described sports nut, community builder, beer nerd and tireless advocate, Jillian has a background in team development, event management, and results-oriented leadership. While her glory days as a three-sport athlete in high school are long behind her, she has taken the skills she learned on the field and in life and applied them to this exciting new venture. Passionate about identifying inequities and working towards ways to eliminate barriers, Jillian is unapologetically optimistic about making the world a better place. Musical guest Sarah Morris is a Minneapolis-based Americana singer-songwriter whose crystalline voice and benevolent storytelling have earned her recognition as one of the Midwest’s most compelling musical voices. Her latest album, Say Yes, is a suggestion and an encouragement, a delicate search for the honest way forward. The Star Tribune’s Chris Riemenschneider praised her “Norah Jones-like approach to Americana, smoothing over its rough edges with a butter-velvety voice and an intimate songwriting style.”
“Island of Discarded Women…a popular happening dedicated to the idea that women’s voices must be heard.” –Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune
IslandOfDiscardedWomen.com

The Pianist Knows Best with Jearlyn Steele & Fred Steele at Crooners Dunsmore
2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Crooners Supper Club – The Dunsmore Jazz Room, 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.

A Soulful Celebration to Life
Singers are often accompanied by a pianist who may sometimes dread the inevitable set list of songs he may tire of playing. But what if we flip the script and give the pianist the power to decide hee fate; what will he have her sing and when will he have her sing it. Yes, she can and will protest but to no avail. Come laugh and sing along to whatever songs he chooses; no rehearsals, just songs they have performed together over the decades. This show promises to deliver and uplift. The pianist will challenge and support Jearlyn through the labyrinth. Don’t miss this show!
Jearlyn Steele: Vocals
Fred Steele: Piano
Jearlyn is a member of the internationally acclaimed family, The Steeles, who have performed from Carnegie Hall to Brazil and to the Super Bowl Live Verizon stage in 2018. For more than a decade, she has been the Entertainment Reporter for Twin Cities Public Television’s award-winning political show Almanac interviewing local, national and international acts. As a keynote speaker, facilitator and emcee, Jearlyn has inspired audiences around the country and the Caribbean. Maintaining her four-hour Sunday night radio show called Steele Talkn’ on WCCO Radio 830AM, has been a joy for two decades. Developing and delivering her TedX Talk in 2016 offered a revisit of her Personal Value Statement, which has emboldened her as a woman, mother, entertainer and student.
Musically, she has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Prince, Mavis Staples and more. She was a frequent special guest on the national radio broadcast A Prairie Home Companion performing duets with music greats Carole King and Elvis Costello. Her vocal talents landed her a feature in the Robert Altman film, A Prairie Home Companion starring Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Woody Harrelson, Tommy Lee Jones and Garrison Keillor.
Fred Steele is a MN Hall of Famer with his iconic family The Steeles, and has worked with Prince, George Clinton, Mavis Staples, and a lot more. He’s performed on Broadway in NY, Carneghie Hall, The Guthrie, and most major theatres across the US and a lot of Europe. He is also recognized as an Educator and spreads the good news of music throughout.
www.jearlyn-steele.com
www.thesteelesmusic.com

Harold Arlen Songbook: Bradley Greenwald, Prudence Johnson & Dan Chouinard
2026-03-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Main Stage Showroom, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 6:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.

Great Songs Well-Sung, with a special reenactment of the Wizard of Oz
Beloved singers Bradley Greenwald and Prudence Johnson and pianist Dan Chouinard pay tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century, Harold Arlen, whose vast, rich body of work includes classics like “Stormy Weather,” “That Old Black Magic” and “Blues in the Night.” Together with lyricist Yip Harburg, Arlen created perhaps the most iconic film score ever: The Wizard of Oz. Expect a joyful evening of music-making and some truly great songs. (Tune up your pipes and help us sing our way down the yellow brick road.)
Bradley Greenwald: Voice
Prudence Johnson: Voice
Dan Chouinard: Piano & Voice
Individually, Prudence Johnson, Bradley Greenwald and Dan Chouinard have appeared on just about every stage in town but they’ve created a number of works together as well, several performed on Crooners stages: Dear Lenny honors the life and work of Leonard Bernstein; 66: Talkin Bout My Generation is a rollicking trip through the news and music of 1966; From Paris to Rome and Bastille My Heart feature romantic favorites from France and Italy. For Open Eye Theatre, they also created When the Shark Bites, about the iconic partnership of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, and a musical biography of Jacques Brel. They appear each Valentine’s Day with storyteller Kevin Kling in The Love Show.
“With.. Greenwald and Johnson we are talking about… superb vocalists who not only sing with beautifully lush voices, but create a whole character in every song”. Arthur Dorman—Talkin Broadway
danchouinard.com

The Masters Of Improvisation: “Women through the Ages”
2026-03-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Dunsmore Jazz Room, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.

Comedy, Improvisation
Join the “Masters of Improvisation” as we celebrate Women’s History Month with sketches music & instant theater! Watch as Melissa Denton and Michelle Hutchison debut their madcap romp “ Women through the Ages” as a part of Crooners “First Sip” series of works in progress. That, coupled with fresh improvisation is a night of much needed laughter, company, and a celebration of the women who made us what we are. Please join us!
Actors: Melissa Denton, Michelle Hutchison, Lorna Landvik, Dane Stauffer, Jim Robinson Piano: Peter Guertin
The Cast of “MOI” share over 3 decades of stage and screen experience Improvising, Acting and Singing, Publishing and Performing and Training others to do all of the above, and have SO MUCH FUN performing together. Credits include Dudley Riggs Brave New Workshop, The Guthrie, History Theatre, Second City LA, and more…
“Hilarious, and spot-on!” Minneapolis StarTribune
www.danestauffer.com

Lori Dokken at Crooners
2026-03-30 17:00 - 19:00 | The Crooners Suppler Club – Maggie’s Piano Lounge, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432
No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS.

Lori Dokken: Vocals & 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!

The Great Songs of JIM CROCE, CAT STEVENS and JAMES TAYLOR
2026-03-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Main Stage Showroom, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 6:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.

An Evening of Beloved Classics!
From the creators of the popular STORY TELLERS series, this show features the timeless music of Jim Croce, Cat Stevens and James Taylor. This special night will include songs like Operator, Time in a Bottle, I Got a Name, Morning Has Broken, Wild World, Moonshadow, Fire and Rain, Handy Man, How Sweet It Is, and many more. Plus, some fantastic singalongs!!
Jay Fuchs: Host, Piano, Lead and Harmony VocalsJames A. Rocco: Lead and Harmony VocalsAndy LaCasse: Guitar, Harmonica, Lead and Harmony VocalsKris Stauffer: Bass, Harmony VocalsReid Kennedy: Drums
Jay Fuchs is a renowned entertainer, music director, and music educator. For 26 years he has been the musical partner of Erin Schwab, the “Bette Midler of the Twin Cites”. Jay is the founder and director of Dr. Jay’s Cabaret, which produces a series of fun and inspirational shows at a variety of popular entertainment spots. He has served as music director for the Governor’s Inauguration Ball, the US Foods Awards Ball, the Basilica of Saint Mary Annual Fund Raiser, Children’s MN, and many more. For 27 years Jay was the Music Theory Department Head at McNally Smith College of Music.
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.

Peter Kogan’s Monsterful Wonderband
2026-03-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Dunsmore Jazz Room, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner and Drink service.

The name “Peter Kogan’s Monsterful Wonderband” comes from the title track of his 2nd CD “Some Monsterful Wonderthing” which is a sardonic sendoff or the Richard Rogers tune “Something Wonderful”. The septet’s 3 horns, guitar and rhythm provide a many colored palette, which reflects Peter’s long term experience as The Minnesota’s Orchestra’s timpanist. This show features Peter”s compositions along with select Duke Ellington classics, providing plenty of space for extraordinary solos from this extraordinary band!
Jake Baldwin: Trumpet
Joe Mayo: Sax
Nick Syman: Trombone
Chris Olson: Guitar
Tommy Barbarella: Piano
Kameron Markworth: Bass
Peter Kogan: Drums
Peter Kogan backed up Blues masters Lightnin’ Hopkins, Floyd Jones and Honeyboy Edwards, appeared with the Larry Elgart Big Band and played with jazz, rock and blues bands in New York City before joining The Minnesota Orchestra as Principal Timpanist from 1986 – 2015.
In recent years he has released 4 well reviewed CDs, and his Monsterful Wonderband (the Septet), Quintet and Quartet have appeared at all the major jazz venues around Minneapolis and St Paul, MN. Peter’s CD: JUST BEFORE MIDNIGHT features his most recent compositions. The Peter Kogan Quintet performed at the MetroNOME Brewery in St Paul as part of the Twin Cities 2022 Jazz Fest. The 2024 Jazz Fest featured The Peter Kogan Quintet in a special Pre Festival event, and the Quintet headlined the Twin Cities Jazz Festival fundraiser at Croooners on March 9th, 2025. Peter appeared with the Brian Grivna Quartet on June 21st at the 2025 Twin Cities JazzFest.
Since September, 2022 The MetroNOME Brewery has hosted montlhly PeterKoganJazzPresents – every third Thursday, featuring unique and distictive jazz combos led by Peter.
peterkoganmusic.com

Alec Watson
2026-03-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Maggie’s Piano Lounge, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS.

Alec Watson: Vocals & 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!

FEELIN’ ALRIGHT – The Songs of Joe Cocker
2026-03-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Main Stage Showroom, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55448, United States
Doors open at 6:00 PM for Dinner and Drink service.

An Evening of Rock, Soul and R&B
FEELIN’ ALRIGHT / The Songs of Joe Cocker is a flat-out love letter to the Mad Dogs and Englishmen era of one of the greatest singers in Rock & Roll, the legendary Joe Cocker! Fronted by Mick Sterling and fueled by Bobby Vandell and Stan Kipper on drums as well as Chico Perez, along with Mark Lickteig on Hammond Organ, Peter Guertin on Piano and Cate Fierro and Sara Renner on Background Vocals, this show explodes!! Don’t miss this incredible night!!
Mick Sterling: Lead VocalCate Fierro and Sara Renner: Background VocalsStan Kipper and Bobby Vandell: DrumsChico Perez: PercussionPeter Guertin: PianoMark Lickteig: Hammond Organ and VocalJohn Wright: BassSteve Lehto: GuitarDavid Foley: SaxSteve Wagner: TrumpetJim Hann: Trombone
Mick Sterling is a recipient of the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame and Midwest Music Hall of Fame and has been a significant fixture of the Twin Cities music since 1988 as a front person, singer-songwriter, author and event producer of over 300 shows per year across the region.
www.micksterlingpresents.com

Beyond Category: The Ellington/Strayhorn Songbook with Maud Hixson
2026-03-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Dunsmore Jazz Room, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.

Legendary Jazz Composers
A celebration of the music and lives of two giants in 20th century jazz. Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington, and Billy “Swee’Pea” Strayhorn collaborated as composers, arrangers, pianists and bandleaders. Together and separately, they produced such classics as “Take The A Train”, “Sophisticated Lady” and “Lush Life”.
Maud Hixson: VocalsRick Carlson: Piano
Hailed as “gently virtuosic” (All About Jazz), Maud Hixson is a devoted exponent of great songs, ranging from the classic Great American Songbook to the often unsung or forgotten compositions awaiting rediscovery. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Maud made her Guthrie Theater debut in the Noel Coward revue Coward’s Women, also appearing in Park Square Theater’s The Soul of Gershwin. Permanent Moonlight: Songs of Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, earned a 2024 Bistro Award. Her newest recording, When Winter Comes, was released in 2025. Rick Carlson taught himself to play the piano by studying the vast works of Count Basie and Duke Ellington and capitalizing on a long string of happy accidents.
“Maud Hixson’s anticipated and thoroughly polished performances are just what we all need to hear. She really is in a class by herself.” –Rex Reed
www.maudhixson.com

Jason Peterson and Linda Peterson
2026-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Maggie’s Piano Lounge, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS.

Jason Peterson: Vocals
Linda Peterson: 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!

St. Olaf Jazz Band at Crooners
2026-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 | The Crooners Supper Club – Main Stage Showroom, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 6:00 PM for Dinner and Drink service.

An Evening of Jazz, Big Band, Swing and Fusion
St. Olaf Jazz 1 is the premier undergraduate large jazz ensemble at St. Olaf College. Comprised of 21 members, the award-winning band is led by Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson. The jazz program at St. Olaf features two undergraduate ensembles that perform both on and off-campus concerts each academic year. These versatile groups showcase a wide range of styles, including swing, bebop, fusion, funk, salsa, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and traditional jazz idioms.
Joseph L. Jefferson: Director
St. Olaf Jazz I recently performed at the 2025 Midwest Clinic, the first time any St. Olaf ensemble has received this prestigious invitation.The ensemble was voted the “Best College or University Big Band” by Downbeat Magazine in May 2011, and was awarded “Outstanding Performance by Large Undergraduate Jazz Ensemble” by the publication in 2019. In 2016, St. Olaf Jazz 1 toured Cuba, offering concerts in Havana and Matanzas including collaborations with renowned jazz trumpeter Rodolfo Jorge Horta Hernandez, the Banda Provincial de la Ciudad de Matanzas, and Joaquin Betancourt and his La Joven Jazz Band. After the tour, Jazz 1 released its first vinyl recording, “Cubano Be, Cubano Bop.” St. Olaf Jazz I was voted the “Best College or University Big Band” by Downbeat Magazine in May 2011, and was awarded “Outstanding Performance by Large Undergraduate Jazz Ensemble” by the publication in 2019. In 2016, St. Olaf Jazz 1 toured Cuba, offering concerts in Havana and Matanzas including collaborations with renowned jazz trumpeter Rodolfo Jorge Horta Hernandez, the Banda Provincial de la Ciudad de Matanzas, and Joaquin Betancourt and his La Joven Jazz Band. After the tour, Jazz 1 released its first vinyl recording, Cubano Be, Cubano Bop. In recent years, the St. Olaf Jazz ensembles have hosted and performed with a number jazz artists, including Sean Jones, Alison Crockett, Melissa Aldana, Fat Kid Wednesdays, Matt Wilson Quartet, David Berkman Quartet, Kenny Werner Trio, Armen Donelian Trio, David Sanchez, Dave Pietro, Luke Gillespie, Pat Harbison, Ray Vasquez, Dave Graf, Chris Bates Group, and Debbie Duncan, among others. This spring, St. Olaf will present its third annual Jazz Residency, featuring acclaimed pianist Willerm Delisfort.
Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson is an award-winning educator, performer, and scholar known for his versatility and leadership in music. He serves as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Ensembles at St. Olaf College, where he also teaches applied jazz/commercial trombone. His performance career spans jazz, symphonic, and commercial styles, with collaborations including Vanessa Williams, Sean Jones, Catherine Russell, and the Cab Calloway Orchestra. Widely recognized for his contributions to jazz education, Dr. Jefferson was named one of Yamaha’s 40 Under 40 in 2023 and received the Jazz Education Network’s Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Jazz Educator of the Year Award in 2022. His ensembles and students have received national and international recognition, and his leadership in revitalizing the Southeast Missouri State University jazz program was highlighted by Yamaha’s Lean Into Change initiative. A frequent clinician and guest conductor, Dr. Jefferson works regularly with Jazz at Lincoln Center, served as a judge for the 30th Anniversary of the Essentially Ellington Festival, and has presented at major conventions and festivals including TMEA, FMEA, the International Trombone Festival, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, and the Reno Jazz Festival. His scholarship includes research on the Shout Band tradition and publications such as The Art of Jazz Programming. Dedicated to mentorship and music education, Dr. Jefferson has taught at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Summer Jazz Academy and the International Trombone Festival’s Youth Workshop. His teaching excellence has been recognized with honors such as the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards Distinguished Professor in the Arts, Shenandoah University’s Black Alumni Network Impact Award, and the Outstanding Teaching Award at his previous institution.
wp.stolaf.edu/jazz

Twin Cities R&B Night Vol. 2 featuring Jazicality and Jackson Hurst
2026-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Dunsmore Jazz Room, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.

R&B and Pop
Come join us for a soulful night of Twin Cities R&B featuring Jazicality and Jackson Hurst! Both artists come together to celebrate the eclectic sound of the Twin Cities R&B scene, which features a melting pot of hip-hop, rock, blues, and more, while spreading a message of positivity and unity.
JazicalityJasmine Klein – Lead Singer/ Acoustic GuitarSam Klein – DrummerKevin Gamble – KeyboardIan Matupang – Bass
Jackson Hurst – VocalsTaylor Hamilton – KeysDerrick Holloman – GuitarChristian Walah – BassCharles Gray – Drums
Jazicality is an R&B/ Pop band that melds together elements of multiple genres such as jazz, hip hop, and rock to express their motivational lyrics. Their music empowers you with a therapeutic experience that uplifts you. The band consists of vocalist and acoustic guitarist Jasmine Klein aka Jazicality, Sam Klein (drums), Kevin Gamble (keys), Ian Matupang (bass).
Jackson Hurst emerges with a different sound than he’s known for. The church kid from Twin Cities, MN forges a congruent and independent sound in the genres of Soul, Funk and Pop/R&B that is influenced by his Gospel roots. His debut single, “So Do I” set the bar for the solo artists’ career. Now, with the newly released EP, “The Red Project”(August 2025), Jackson shows there’s no box you can put him in. With the sensual, poetic introduction of “All I See”, to the Afro-Caribbean, dancehall feel of “Take Time”, he continually pushes the envelope and brings a new sound from his hometown.jazicality.com

Marvelous at Crooners
2026-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | The Crooners Suppler Club – Maggie’s Piano Lounge, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432
No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS.

Marvelous: Vocals & 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!

Buddy Holly: OH BOY!
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Main Stage Showroom, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 4:30 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.

This Fun and Popular Buddy Holly Tribute Returns!
All the Holly Hits, from “That’ll Be the Day” to “Rave On!” Buddy Holly: OH BOY! is ending its fabulous 16 year run soon! Come share the musical energy of one of this Cricket-endorsed ensembles’ final metro performances!
Nicholas Freeman and THE BIG BAND (Guitars, Bass, Drums)
A STELLAR TRIBUTE to the music of American rock and roll icon Buddy Holly , featuring original cast members (Nicholas Freeman, Blake Foster and Zach Spicer) from History Theatre’s IVEY-award-winning production of Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story. Endorsed by Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison of The Crickets! Music direction by Gary Rue, produced by *Gary Rue.
“…congratulations on an absolutely stellar show on Saturday night, you and the band brought an amazing experience to The Palace. I’ve been hearing chatter all over town about it and everyone agrees that it was phenomenal. Please extend my congratulations and thanks to the rest of the band. It was spectacular!” ~Shawn Kinsinger, Historic Palace Theatre, Luverne MN
www.GaryRue.com

Trish Sisson and Phil Kadidlo
2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Maggie’s Piano Lounge, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS.

Trish Sisson: Vocals
Phil Kadidlo: 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!

The Movie Song Singalong with Dan Chouinard
2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Dunsmore Jazz Room, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.

Favorite Movie Tunes Since 1934
A fun and familial sing-along romp through the great movie songs of all time. Starring you, the fabulous singing audience. With lyrics up on the big screen and a special surprise guest. No singing experience required, and no singing required, though you might surprise yourself.
Dan Chouinard: Host and Pianoplus special guest, Prudence Johnson!
Dan Chouinard is a St. Paul-based all-purpose pianist and accordionist, sing-along enabler, concert soloist and accompanist, French and Italian teacher and bicycling vagabond. He’s the go-to pianist for a smorgasbord of singers across the Twin Cities, and has been writer and host of live history-and-music shows for Minnesota Public Radio and Twin Cities Public Television. He played on a dozen live broadcasts of A Prairie Home Companion and has toured with Garrison Keillor and Prudence Johnson over the past three years. Recent projects include his classic country band, Lush Country; and a music and history show, Rondo ’56: Remembering St. Paul’s Black Main Street.
danchouinard.com

Sheridan Zuther and Ted Godbout
2026-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Maggie’s Piano Lounge, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS.

Sheridan Zuther: Vocals
Ted Godbout: 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!

Legacy of Lilith Fair – A Celebration of Women in Music
2026-03-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Main Stage Showroom, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. This show is 2 hours with a 10 minute intermission.

Songs of Great Women Singer-Songwriters
Legacy of Lilith Fair is a celebration of the music and artists from and inspired by the groundbreaking concert tour, Lilith Fair. Created in the late 1990s, the tour challenged conventional beliefs in the music industry about the value and worth of female musicians. Act One features songs from founder, Sarah McLachlan along with Paula Cole, Sheryl Crow, The Chicks, Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Pat Benatar, Indigo Girls and more. The Second Act journeys through the 25 years that followed, showcasing current artists who benefitted from the prowess and bravery of the female pioneers of the Lilith era such as Brandi Carlile, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Billie Eilish, Paramore, Sara Bareilles, P!nk and more. The incredibly talented Twin Cities band, Pandora’s Other Box, along with a few additional friends, will entertain you with their superb musicianship, creative visuals and infectious chemistry.
Tristana Ward: Vocals
Kristin Williams: Vocals
Leia Ward: Vocals
Mitch Melohn: Guitar, Vocals
Cierra Hill: Fiddle, Mandolin, Vocals
Joel Thielman: Keyboards
Dan Brakke: Bass
Zach Brawford: Drums
The Legacy of Lilith Fair band (Pandora’s Other Box along with a couple additional friends) is made up of some of the Twin Cities most sought after musicians who have played on both local and national stages performing for and with the likes of Billy Joel, Michael Bublé, Disturbed, Brian Setzer, Kygo, Celtic Woman, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Livingston Taylor, Abe Laboriel, Abe Laboriel Jr., Don Grusin, Kenya Hathaway, Chris Kroeze, Kat Perkins, JT and Chris Bates, Lori Dokken, and numerous others.
www.poboxmusic.com

Mediterranean Sundance – A Night of Fusion Guitar with Trioamigos
2026-03-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Dunsmore Jazz Room, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 4:30 PM for Dinner and Drink service.

An Evening of Flamenco, Bossa Nova and Hot Club Jazz
Trioamigos will be playing great guitar music from all around the world, from Django Reinhardt to Paco de Lucia.
Ryan Picone: Guitar
Ben Abrahamson: Guitar
Daniel Volovets: Guitar
TrioAmigos is a fusion of flamenco, bossa nova and hot club jazz, brought to life through the friendship of three Twin Cities guitarists: Ben Abrahamson, Daniel Volovets and Ryan Picone. This collaboration unites several musical worlds to create a sound beyond words – one that can only be experienced.
www.ryanpicone.com

Katie Gearty and Rick Carlson
2026-03-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Maggie’s Piano Lounge, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS.

Katie Gearty: 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!

ENCORE! Urban Classic presents NATURAL MYSTIC: The Music Of Bob Marley
2026-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Main Stage Showroom, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Under the Musical Direction of Michael Bland.

Funky, Electrifying and Soulful
Local and international luminaries such as Wain MacFarlane (Ipso Facto), Dave Pirner(Soul Asylum), Innocent, RION and many others come together to honor and pay tribute to Robert Nesta Marley aka “Tuff Gong”.. “You will hear your favorite Bob Marley songs like “One Love”, “I Shot The Sheriff”, 3 Little Birds”, “Redemption Song”, “Exodus”, “Natural Mystic” “Buffalo Soldier” and many more.
Michael Bland: Drums, Musical Director
Rion: Vocals, Guitar
Charles “Chilly 808” Petrus: Keys
Yonathan Berkure: Bass
Ashley Commodore: Vocals
Symone Brown: Vocals
Thomassin Petrus: Vocals
Scott Agster: Trombone
Jose James: Saxophone, Vocals
Tom Krochock: Trumpet
Michael Bland – is an American musician best known as a drummer for Prince starting in 1989. He was with Prince during The New Power Generation era and played with him live and on albums for seven years. From 1995 to 1997, Bland, along with Sonny Thompson, recorded and played live with French pop star France Gall—they appear on one studio album and two live albums. In 2010, Bland became a member of Nick Jonas & the Administration (a side project of Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers) along with other former members of The New Power Generation and keyboardist Tommy Barbarella. He worked with Vulfpeck playing drums on “Hero Town,” which was released October 2017. Michael is also the current Drummer for Soul Asylum.

Red Planet Returns! at Crooners
2026-03-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Crooners Supper Club – The Dunsmore Jazz Room, 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.

“One of Jazz’s Most Innovative Bands!” – Jazz Police
Red Planet (Dean Magraw, Chris Bates, Jay Epstein) was formed in 2003, playing innovative jazz sounds with a strong emphasis on creative interactivity for the 21st Century. In addition to its personalized original material, Red Planet is known for its unique interpretations of the music of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, & Jimi Hendrix.
Dean Magraw: GuitarBryan Nichols: PianoChris Bates: BassJay Epstein: Drums
Dean Magraw: composer, arranger, producer, guitarist, has fine-tuned his “Heavy Meadow” approach to music from years of performing and recording with some of the finest musicians in the United States, Europe, and Japan. His first recording, Broken Silence, came out in 1994 and won the NAIRD award for Best Acoustic Instrumental Album of the Year. Dean has since produced myriad passionate albums, including his latest release, Fire on the Nile (Red House Records), a duo collaboration with renowned percussionist, Eric Kamau Gravatt.
“Red Planet sets the stage for this album with a searching rubato, dark and lovely tune by guitarist Dean Magraw’s “Ann R Chi Suite,” as it hovers into the frame, making the full, noir-ish melody glow like a neon sign through a big-city hotel window. Magraw with bassist Chris Bates and drummer Jay Epstein – is a band of Twin Cities notables that emits wide open spaces, filling those spaces subtly but colorfully, the improvisations and accompaniments brimming with blue-hued melody – an atmospheric beauty!” – 4 Stars. Bradley Bambarger, Down Beat.
www.redplanetjazz.com

Katie Gearty and Rick Carlson at Crooners
2026-03-07 17:00 - 19:00 | The Crooners Suppler Club – Maggie’s Piano Lounge, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432

Billy Joel Tribute at Crooners
2026-03-06 19:00 - 20:30 | The Crooners Supper Club – Main Stage Showroom, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55432, United States
Doors open at 6:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.

Billy Joel Tribute Show
The Billy Joel Tribute Show featuring Garrett Steinberg as singer and pianist backed by Neon-LIVE is a high powered Live Billy Joel Tribute Experience. Featuring many of Billy’s greatest hits, it compiles a few of his live concerts into one show. The Billy Joel inspiration comes from shows his live shows at Shea Stadium and 12 Gardens Live.
Garrett Steinberg: Piano, Vocals
Doug Snapp: Trumpet, Synths
Mollie Fischer: Backing Vocals
Johnathan Moeller: Guitar, Backing Vocals
Mike Much: Bass
Cayle Wendorf: Drums
Garrett Steinberg is a piano entertainer from Mankato, MN and has been a featured entertainer on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. He is the manager of Neon-LIVE which features a number of tribute shows, including Elton John and ABBA.
www.neonliveentertainment.com
