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SUMMARY:Stevie Wonder…”Hotter than July” at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 6:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.\n\n\nThe Music of Stevie Wonder\nThe “Hotter than July” record and other Stevie hits like “For Once in My Life”\, “As”\, “Living for the City”\, and more! \nBrad Steine: DrumsKathleen Johnson: VocalsBrandon Hess: VocalsMichelle Carter: VocalsLamont Keten: VocalsLen Jones: VocalsRo Harrington: VocalsEthan Ostro: PianoCraig Hara: Keys\, HornsErik Yates: BassDeevo: Guitar \nBrad Steine\, Brandon Hess and Michelle Carter of “The Soul tight Committee”\, Three of “Mfellaz” Lamont Keten\, Len Jones\, and Ro Harrington of “The MPLS Men of Motown”\, “Sounds of Blackness”\, and “Co’MingL”. \nKathleen Johnson is an American singer\, vocalist and band leader. Her musical resume includes working with artists many bands in the Twin Cities music scene\, and mentoring artists. In the early eighties\, she formed the band Myst with her sisters Mocha and Karen and aunt Rhonda Johnson which evolved into Best Kept Secret (BKS) in the nineties when Karen Johnson left and Kathleen became the lead vocalist. \nShe also was a member of TKO\, a band formed by her younger brother Kirk Johnson. and before she was in M.P.L.S. (unrelated to Prince’s 1993-4 group Minneapolis) with The Game Boyz. \nShe worked with Prince in the nineties providing background vocals on many songs for him or associated artists. From 1993 to 2001\, she was married to Michael Bradford\, who was working in the building management of the Paisley Park Studios. \nKathleen Johnson released her album with BKS “Honest Pure and True” in 1997 and still performs in the Twin Cities. \nwww.greatsgone2soon.com
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/stevie-wonderhotter-than-july/
LOCATION:The Crooners Supper Club – Main Stage Showroom\, 6161 Highway 65 NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55432\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Swing with We3 at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 5:30 PM for Dinner and Drink Service.\n\n\nVintage Jazz\, Vocal Jazz and Swing\nDon’t miss this “one – night only” appearance! Joining We3 on stage is drummer extraordinaire Sheila Earley! Together\, this quartet will pay tribute to timeless tunes with new and familiar interpretations of popular\, jazz\, swing\, blues standards\, and so much more! \nRenee Patrick: Vocals \nNicole Pesce: Piano\, Keyboard \nSuzanne Lansford: Violin\, Vocals \nSheila Earley: Drums \nWe3 performed their very first concert together on October 1\, 2016\, at the Nash in downtown Phoenix. An undeniable chemistry was recognized\, and the group continued to perform sold out shows at the MIM and Phoenix Theatre along with recording their first f ull length CD\, “ We ’ ll Meet Again ”. These ladies are a powerhouse of talents combined\, featuring vocalist Renee Grant Patrick (daughter to the late George Grant of the world – famous Ink Spots)\, violinist Suzanne Lansford\, and pianist Nicole Pesce. We3 have appeared on AZTV ’s Channel 7 as the “ Best of the Daily Mix ” – and they ’ve performed at the Chandler Jazz Festival \, Fresno Sounds of Mardi Gras Festival\, & T he AZ Classic Jazz Festival \, along with sold out shows at the ASU KERR Cultural Center\, Chandler Center for the Arts and the Orpheum Theatre. \n“The whole is much greater than the sum of its parts. Passion\, happiness\, contentment\, pure joy\, sparklers\, jazz hands\, constant splashes of loveliness\, the definition of present tense\, effortless mastery\, CLASSical! Ragtime! Old school jazz violin! Soul\, soul\, soul. You ladies are something else. “ – Adam Clark\, Los Angeles Drummer & Recording Artist\nwww.we3music.com
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/summer-swing-with-we3/
LOCATION:The Crooners Supper Club – Main Stage Showroom\, 6161 Highway 65 NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Monroe Wright III – "The Twin Cities Best Kept Secret" at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:Doors open for Dinner and Cocktail Service at 5:30 PM.\n\n\nMonroe Wright does the Great American Songbook\nMonroe Wright III is a Twin Cities vocalist\, dancer\, and entertainer whose career spans decades of recording and live performance at the highest level. A veteran of the legendary Sound 80 Studios in Minneapolis\, Monroe has recorded on major labels including Scepter Roadshow and H&L Records\, and got his start as a lead vocalist with the Valdons — a celebrated Temptations-style vocal group formed during his service in the United States Navy. Today Monroe brings the full glamour of a Las Vegas Big Band show to every performance\, delivering the timeless classics of the Great American Songbook — Sinatra\, Bennett\, Davis\, Darin\, Valli and more — with the polish\, elegance\, and authenticity of a true showman. Every performance is an unforgettable evening of style\, sophistication\, and world-class entertainment. \nMonroe Wright III: Vocals \nJosh May: Music Director \n+the 10 piece little big band! \nmonroewright.com
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/monroe-wright-iii-the-twin-cities-best-kept-secret/
LOCATION:The Crooners Supper Club – Main Stage Showroom\, 6161 Highway 65 NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Greatest Funk Hits with The R Factor at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 6:00 PM for Dinner and Drink service.\n\n\nA Tribute to the Funk!\nA tribute to 70’s and 80’s Funk songs with the R Factor. Join us as we take you on a funk ride through the decades with some of the greatest funk hits and the sounds of funk from Minneapolis! \nEmil Campbell: Vocals \nKimberly Michaels: Vocals \nLisa Pallen: Vocals \nGreat Band: Joe Elliott\, Brad Broenen\, Art Haynes\, Kenyari Jackson\, Jeff Fawbush\, Randy Grist and Lynn Stonehocker \nThe R Factor is renowned for their high level of performance and entertainment! Great musicians\, great singers\, and phenomenal music! \nA native of Florida\, Emil Campbell began performing with his own band at the age of 12. Along with singing he plays the saxophone and keyboards\, He has been described as energetic\, dynamic and versatile. His electric presence on stage has earned Emil wide acclaim from Florida to Las Vegas\, where he made his mark with impersonations of Michael Jackson\, and Prince. He was the music director for Anita Ward\, who sang the hit single “Ring My Bell”\, and has been in plays such as the hit musical Inner City Opera with JD Steele. Emil is currently doing a recording project and serves as The R Factor’s musical director and band leader. \n“The R Factor is fantastic.” –Michael Bland\nTheRFactor.com
URL:https://soundminnesota.com/event/greatest-funk-hits-with-the-r-factor/
LOCATION:The Crooners Supper Club – Main Stage Showroom\, 6161 Highway 65 NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55432\, United States
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