The Belvedere at Crooners

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. A Night of Uplifting Rock, Soul, Funk, Folk and Protest! There are times when we want to “Get together,” to proclaim “What’s going on?” as we remember, “This land is made for you and me.” Music can get us there. Join Trish Sisson, Dane Stauffer and Lori Dokken, as we lift our voices and sing. Enjoy the sing-along vibe and the rich history of music that accompanies the struggle and gives us harmony and hope. Trish Sisson: VocalsDane Stauffer: VocalsLori Dokken: Keys, VocalsKris Stauffer: Bass, VocalsAndy LaCasse: Guitar, VocalsAndy Artz: DrumsAward winning Singer/Actor/Writer/Director/Playwright/ Theatre-Maker Dane Stauffer’s acting credits include a lead role in the recent smash hit “Glensheen” ( Returning to HIstory THeatre in July!)). Awards include: “Best Actor in a Comedy” LA Stage Scene/All in the Timing, Best Actor /Broadway World for “Glensheen.” He has performed with legends like Dolly Parton, Madeline Kahn, Kelsey Grammer, Peter Graves and and more! When not onstage, with 40 years improvisation experience he can be found teaching empowerment through the arts to children and adults in all settings. More info at www.danestauffer.com Song stylist Trish Sisson, a native of New York City, grew up in Miami, Florida where she began singing for her supper at 16. From dinner theater, casino showrooms, cruise ship revues, street dances on flatbed trucks, piano bars, state & county festivals, corporate functions & most recently the social media screen, Trish is at home on any stage. She has performed with Barry Gibb, Nell Carter, Gloria Estefan & Freddie Hubbard, & has warmed up audiences for Ben Vereen, Don Rickles, Bob Newhart & Loretta Lynn to name but a few. Her original song “Have a Heart” has been used to raise awareness about homelessness & poverty & for organizations like AIDSWalk Miami, Children’s Cancer Society, ARC Minnesota, & the Minnesota Visiting Nurse Association.Trish feels most at home in the intimate setting of the cabaret where the power of a great lyric can be fully appreciated. As a motivational entertainer, Trish brings joy, laughter, tears & hope to her audience as she explores the human experience through songs and stories. www.danestauffer.com This performance will support Guinnovation. We improve access to quality education for youth living in rural and peri-urban communities in Guinea by partnering with local leaders to identify underserved areas, establish schools, and support the salaries of dedicated teachers. To foster effective learning in a safe environment, we also provide students with essential resources such as books, school supplies, uniforms, and access to clean water on school grounds. In addition, we invest in teacher development by offering opportunities for ongoing training and skill-building. Guinnovatoin is a volunteer-led organization, which means 100% of donations go directly to supporting our educational programs. For more information on Guinnovation, visit our website at www.guinnovation.org or visit our table at this performance.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. TCJazzFest – June 20-21, 2025. Free Admission. Reservations are recommended. Doug Haining is one of the most swinging sax and clarinet players, citing the influence ofJohnny Hodges. Doug has been delighting audiences for over three decades, working inMinneapolis, Minnesota area bands including The Wolverines Big Band, The Mouldy Figs,Red Wolfe’s Ellington Echoes, the Hall Brothers Band, the JazzMn Big Band, the RussPeterson Big Band, and many others. Doug performs in pit orchestras in local theaters, andleads the Twin Cities Seven, a local swing band playing for dances, parties, and events. Scott Agster moved to Minneapolis in 2005 to study at the University of Minnesota. The city quickly became his new adopted home. He currently writes music for and plays withgroups: Salsa del Soul, Urban Classic, CoMingl, KAJ Productions, Adam Bohanan, and theMinneapolis Funk All-Stars. Some career highlights include touring with the DocSeverinsen Orchestra, Davina and the Vagabonds, and the Minneapolis-based Neo Soulgroup Nooky Jones. Scott has nothing but love for Minneapolis. In 2012 Doug and Scott teamed up to form the Explosion Big Band, a 17 piece big band that has exploded since its inception. The band has a contagious repertoire of compositions from Basie, Ellington, Thad Jones, and many more contemporary composers. The band can be heard monthly at Jazz Central Studios in an open rehearsal. www.explosionbigband.com The Twin Cities Jazz Fest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission of bringing communities together to enjoy and appreciate the art form of jazz and inspire new generations of youth. What started as a small one­-day event in downtown Minneapolis 26 years ago has grown into one of the largest free civic jazz festivals in the upper Midwest. www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Juneteenth, A Musical Celebration of Strength and Hope This musical evening features the music of Mahalia Jackson, The Staple Singers, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and more. With a special dedication to the music of two powerful musical “Freedom Fighters” and “Greats gone 2 soon” that have recently left us…Roberta Flack and the soulful legendary Powerhouse vocalist, song writer, producer, actress…Ms. Angie Stone. Kathleen Johnson: Vocals Cornisha Garmon: Vocals Rhonda Johnson: Vocals Courtnie Johnson: Vocals Kevin Jackson: Vocals The Band: William Duncan Anibal Soares Brad Steine Derrick Holleman Ethan Ostrow These songs shed a direct spotlight on the struggles of freedom for all. This is a show celebrating not only “Juneteenth”, but also “African American Music Appreciation Month” as well as the highly celebrated birth month of our Brother “Prince” who was one of Kathleen Johnson’s greatest in-house Paisley Park studios “Mentors”…. Prince who fought hard for all fairness and freedom of artistic creativity in the recording and live music industry. www.musician4musicians.com www.greatsgone2soon.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. A Night of Great Singalongs, Pop-Country, Cabaret We’re back with the Album Series! In Part Two of this brand new series, Erin and Emily will be performing Shania Twain’s Come On Over. The entire thing! Bringing back all the fun and excitement and joy you felt the first time you listened to this amazing album, also performing the songs with their own personal touches. Man, I Feel Like A Woman! Erin Schwab: VocalsEmily Villano: Vocals+ a rockin’ band! Erin Schwab and Emily Villano are both performers, educational theater directors and teaching artists and co-founders of ETC Productions, a new educational theater company in the Twin Cities. They are both currently working on shows featuring elementary, middle school and high school age students AND this new Album Series at Crooners. ETCProductions.info

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. A Night of Van Morrison, Rock, and Soul! The Belfast Cowboys are back for a night of Van Morrison and more. All of this in the fantastic Belvedere Under the Stars! Don’t miss this show! Dan Kowalke: Guitar and Backing Vocals Joe Baumgart: Bass Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen: Drums and Backing Vocals Joe Loskota: Keyboards and Backing Vocals Paul Gronert: Sax Matt Hanzelka: Trombone Tim Martin: Trumpet Vic Volare: Sax and Flute Terry Walsh: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Piano THE BELFAST COWBOYS is a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison along with their own originals, mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter and guitarist Terry Walsh and powered by a four-piece horn section, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene, consistently packing houses and wowing crowds since 2002. belfastcowboys.com