Main Stage Showroom
1967: Summer Of Love with Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs
Main Stage Showroom 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesCrooners Classics – every Wednesday at 5:30 PM we will celebrate the beloved musical treasures of yesterday. Limited Menu Available Wednesday’s Crooners Classics An Evening of Classic 1967 Greatness! Erin and Jay Cabaret are bringing back one of their most popular shows and some fantastically sentimental songs from The Mamas and the Papas, Jefferson Airplane, and Simon and Garfunkel to Vicky Carr, Bobbie Gentry and the Musical HAIR! They always Let The Sunshine In and you will be California Dreamin! 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 20 years. Erin and Jay have played all of the stages at Crooners for 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! They have played clubs, theaters, weddings, fundraisers, garages, living rooms, corporate and political events. Jay was the head of the Theory and Composition Department at McNally Smith College of Music and 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 and they are playing numerous places around town. Erin is the audience coordinator and a regular Jason Show contributor on Fox 9. She also is a Director of Educational Theater and a 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” –Fox 9 Host Jason Matheson
The Super Tramps – A World Class Tribute to Supertramp
Main Stage Showroom 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDinner and cocktail seating and service begins 60 minutes before showtimes. Pop / Progressive Rock Formed in 2023, The Super Tramps have quickly risen to prominence as one of the premier tribute bands dedicated to honoring the legacy of Supertramp. The Super Tramps deliver performances that leave audiences in awe. From the haunting vocals to the intricate instrumentals, every note is crafted with precision, capturing the essence of Supertramp’s timeless music. Whether it’s the soaring melodies of “Give a Little Bit” or the intricate arrangements of “The Logical Song,” The Super Tramps recreate the magic of Supertramp with intensity and passion, ensuring that fans old and new experience the thrill of a live Supertramp performance. Mark O’Day: DrumsPaul Boblett: BassMark Mraz: KeyboardsJesse Mueller: KeyboardsSteve Lehto: GuitarsRich Manik: Sax, Harp, ClarinetJohn Heinen: Lead Vocals, Acoustic GuitarTodd ‘TJ’ Johnson: Lead VocalsLisa Pallen: Backing VocalsJordan Roll: Backing Vocals The Super Tramps is comprised of some of the top performing musicians in the Twin Cities area. The Super Tramps Website
St. Olaf Jazz Band
Main Stage Showroom 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. A Night of Great Big Band Jazz! St. Olaf Jazz I is the premier large jazz ensemble at St. Olaf College. Composed of 21 members, the award-winning band is led by Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson. The jazz program at St. Olaf is home to two ensembles that perform both on and off-campus concerts every academic year. These versatile groups perform in a variety of musical styles including swing, bebop, fusion, funk, salsa and Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and traditional jazz idioms. Joseph L. Jefferson, director and trombonist is an award-winning educator that currently serves as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Ensembles/Applied Jazz Trombone at St. Olaf College. Director: Joseph L. Jefferson Joseph L. Jefferson is an award-winning educator who currently serves as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Ensembles/Applied Jazz Trombone at St. Olaf College. His extensive training in classical and jazz music has made him a versatile performer, playing as a soloist and chamber musician in Symphonic, Jazz, and Commercial settings both nationally and internationally. His numerous honors and awards span across the scholastic and musical spectrum, including being selected among the “Yamaha 40 under 40” Class of 2023 and receiving the 2022 Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Jazz Educator of the Year award from the Jazz Education Network. As a performer, Dr. Jefferson has shared the stage with a plethora of talented groups and artists such as Vanessa Williams, Sean Jones, The Cab Calloway Orchestra, and international R&B artists Dwele and Raheem Devaughn. In addition to his impressive resume, Dr. Jefferson is also a frequent clinician/consultant for Jazz at Lincoln Center. WP.StOlaf.edu/jazz