The New Havoline Supremes are a Twin Cities based band,  featuring the legendary Mary Cutrufello on guitar and vocals, and Dan Lowinger on guitar.  Formed in October of 2023, the band plays a mix of classic country and Mary’s original tunes, and features Greg Schutte (Ryan Bingham, Mickey Hart, Chasity Brown) on drums, and Erik Lillestol (Cafe Accordion) on bass. Mary Cutrufello With 30 years of experience in the music business, Mary Cutrufello is everything from Texas honky-tonk heroine and fiery Midwestern roots-rocker to a powerhouse acoustic performer. Connecticut-raised and Yale-educated, Mary’s musical journey has taken her from the East Coast to Houston and now to Minnesota.  Career highlights include: the major label release of    ”When the Night is Through,” on Mercury Records in 1998, appearances on national tv shows such as Tonight Show with Jay Leno, appearances at major festivals including Farm Aid, and tours with Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Tish Hinojosa.  Mary has seven self-released albums, and has played guitar locally for Annie Mack, Michael Perry and the Long Beds, and many others. A rock and roll band! Killer harmonies, rippin’ solos, cool songs, funny shit in between. Hailed as a country guitarist, Mary Cutrufello grew up on East Coast classic rock. (Yes, think Springsteen!) This tight, taut trio explores her songs old and new with the fearless guitars, stories, and between-song banter she’s known for. Dan Lowinger, a transplant from Portland, OR, is a guitarist steeped in the tradition of Western swing and classic country. Since moving to the Twin Cities in 2017, Dan has become a fixture in the local country and Americana scene, playing on a regular basis with all star Western swing band Honky Tonk Jump, and country rockers Cole Diamond, while also sharing the stage with local greats, Martin Zellar (Gear Daddies), Tony Andreason (The Trashmen), Pat Donohue (Prairie Home Companion) and many others! He has performed regionally and toured nationally with many different country and swing bands from the Pacific Northwest including: The Barn Door Slammers, Ralph Carney’s Pepper Grinders, Vince Mira, and Western Centuries.

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 drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Brilliant Evening of Miles Davis Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz mastery as Ahmed & The Creators pay tribute to the legendary Miles Davis. Trumpeter Ahmed Abdulkarim leads an all-star ensemble featuring Kevin Washington on drums, Dale Alexander on piano, Andrew Schwandt on tenor sax, and Ted Olsen on bass—each a celebrated force in the jazz scene. This show journeys through Davis’s groundbreaking eras, from the cool elegance of Kind of Blue to the fiery innovation of Bitches Brew, reimagined with soulful precision and deep reverence. A must-see for jazz lovers, this performance captures the spirit of Miles while showcasing the brilliance of today’s finest musicians. Ahmed Abdulkarim: Trumpet Kevin Washington: Drums Dale Alexander: Piano Andrew Schwandt: Tenor Sax Ted Olsen: Bass Ahmed Abdulkarim is a veteran trumpeter celebrated as one of the Twin Cities’ enduring jazz figures, most recently featured on KBEM‑FM (Jazz88 88.5) in its “Minnesota Jazz Legends: The Elders” series, showcasing his storied career. With a performance history spanning iconic venues like First Ave, The Dakota, and New York’s The Stand, he has been praised for preserving the foundational elements of classic jazz . Beginning his musical journey in childhood—transitioning from piano, bugle, and trombone before embracing the trumpet in 1956—Abdulkarim later honed his craft under Minnesota Orchestra alumnus Manny Laureano. This show is presented by KFAI

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Jazzy, Soulful, Experimental and Groovy A night filled with some of Kevin Gamble’s favorite Jazz Fusion, Soul, and Funk tunes that everyone will enjoy. KG4 blends multiple styles and genres together, making it a show that has a little bit of something for everyone! Kevin Gamble: Piano Tarek Abdelqader: Drums Andrew Tomten: Saxophone Nick Benish: Bass For as long as he can remember, music has been a part of Kevin Gamble’s life. One of his first experiences with music was playing the piano at his uncle’s church as a kid. Gospel, along with listening to Jazz, Funk, Country, Soul, and HipHop growing up definitely shaped his musical style as an Artist. After years of sharpening his skills on piano and finishing his music education in 2018, he decided in 2019 to form his fusion group, KG4.

Embarking on her first Minnesota tour, Ashtyn Barbaree is an internationally touring singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Fayetteville, Arkansas, known for her smoky yet ethereal vocals and passionate performances. Her latest self-produced album, Sent Through The Ceiling, debuted at #44 on the USA Alt-Country Charts in November 2024, blending folk, rock, pop, and country influences into songs of self-discovery and resilience. A two-time nominee for Americana Artist of the Year and a nominee for Acoustic Act of the Year at the Arkansas Country Music Awards, Barbaree has captivated audiences across the U.S. and Europe. Named Arkansas Music Ambassador by Arkansas State Tourism, she continues to expand her global reach while performing over 200 shows annually. Mother Banjo is the stage name of Ellen Stanley, a New England-raised, Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter and banjo player known for her soulful blend of folk, bluegrass, and Americana music. Praised as “an outstanding poet” by Inside Bluegrass, she has been featured nationally on SiriusXM Radio and CMT.com. Her discography includes albums such as Swing Low (2007), The Sad and Found (2009), Stray Songs (2011), The Devil Hasn’t Won (2013), and Eyes on the Sky (2019). Beyond performing, Stanley is a prominent figure in the music community, serving as the host of Womenfolk Radio on KFAI and co-hosting the Back Catalog Listening Party podcast. Her contributions to the Americana genre and her support for fellow musicians have made her a respected and influential artist in the Minneapolis music scene.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. Salsa with Strings! Take a musical journey with Charanga Tropical and its repertoire of romantic boleros, modern salsa, and Cuban classics. The ten band members perform as a ‘charanga,’ one of the few in the United States, with an instrumentation that dates back to the roots of Cuban music. The sound combines violins, flute, vocals, and full Latin rhythm section. The beautiful blend of smooth strings and Caribbean beats inspires visions of Old Havana at sunset. Damian Rodriquez: Vocals Frank Rivery: Vocals Doug Little: Flute) Aja Majkrzak: Violin Ana Frómeta: Violin Kristi Petraborg: Viola Mariano Flores: Timbales Andrew Gillespie: Congas Joe Strachan: Piano Graydon Peterson: Bass Founded in 2006 by flutist and bandleader Doug Little, Charanga Tropical brings together Cuban and American musicians whose collective accomplishments include international tours, multiple CDs, major grant awards, Latin Grammy nominations, and more. Charanga Tropical has appeared at major festivals and venues throughout the Midwest. In 2019 the band backed up Grammy-winning Cuban singer Mayito Rivera. In 2015 Charanga Tropical became the only American group ever to perform at Havana’s International Danzón Festival. While on tour they played on national Cuban radio and at venues in and around Havana. Charanga also recorded in the same historic Havana studio that produced Buena Vista Social Club. The resulting CD ‘In Cuba’ captures the magic of that legendary studio space and landmark tour. “On a hot summer day no one else can make downtown Minneapolis feel so much like South Beach, Miami.” –Star Tribune CharangaTropical.com

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Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Feel-Good Evening of Musical Nostalgia and Fun! Everyone has their coming-of-age soundtrack. The songs that stick with you forever, and always bring back memories! The Class of ’77 was blessed with an amazing playlist, including songs by Elton John, Linda Ronstadt, Queen, The Eagles, Helen Reddy, Jim Croce, The Bee Gees, Barry Manilow, Kansas, Peter Frampton, and so many more. They had Classic Rock, Pop, Country, R&B, Hard Rock, Disco, Country Rock and Glam Rock. There were fantastic Broadway, TV Show and Movie songs, and some pretty awesome Novelty Songs. Yearbook Class of ’77: Great Songs from 1973-1977 taps into all of it. You will love this fun and sentimental show. And get ready to sing along! Jay Fuchs (Class of ’77): Piano, Vocals Andy LaCasse (Class of ‘83): Guitar, Vocals Dane Stauffer (Class of ’77): Vocals Jay Fuchs is a renowned entertainer, music director, and music educator. For 25 years he has been the musical partner of Erin Schwab, the “Bette Midler of the Twin Cites”. Jay has served as music director for the Governor’s Inauguration Ball, the annual Basilica of Saint Mary Fund Raiser, and many more. For 27 years he was the Music Theory Department Head at McNally Smith College of Music. Andy LaCasse is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and arranger. For over 30 years, he has been a favorite studio session player and live performance band member in all areas of the Twin Cities music scene. Dane Stauffer is familiar to Twin Cities audiences as Roger in the Ivey Award winning “Glensheen”. Among many other starring roles, he played Scrooge in “Dolly Parton’s Smokey Mountain Christmas Carol” at the Ordway. Dane is also a very popular cabaret entertainer.

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The DL4 returns with special guest vocalist Ali Gray!  Two sets of country classics.  Patsy Cline, Emmylou Harris, Tammy Wynette, and more! 6-8.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Charming, Funny and Nostalgic Cabaret Longtime performing pals Jennifer Eckes and Kevin Werner Hohlstein bring their camaraderie to the stage as they sing about the ups and downs of being chosen family. Jennifer Eckes: Vocals Kevin Werner Hohlstein: Vocals & Piano Jennifer and Kevin have been performing together since late last century, bringing their songs and stories to local Twin Cities venues including Christos, the Woman’s Club, Nicollet Island Inn, Brix Music Cafe, and MetroNOME Brewery, and enjoyed ten years of annual holiday cabarets at Honey in NE Minneapolis. Jennifer has sung on stage throughout the region in concerts, cabarets, and musical theatre productions from opera to rock musicals, and she has been the impresario for the Cabaret Night series with the St. Croix Valley Opera since 2021. Kevin has performed in many styles – from opera to musical theater to cabaret to pop to club singing. He is a music educator, formerly at McNally Smith College of Music, and currently as both a music and musical theater instructor at Perpich Center for Arts Education. kevinwernerhohlstein.com