The Belvedere at Crooners

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. R&B and Soul Johnnie Brown’s debut performance of his Lou Rawls tribute show was at Crooners, and received an overwhelmingly great response! Now, Crooners is thrilled to bring this soulful celebration of Rawls’ music back, this time to The Belvedere. Johnnie Brown: Vocals Hernitta Moore: Band Manager Taylor Hamilton: MD Keyboardist Voshon Spelker: Drummer Erik Yakk: Bass Spencer Bradley: Lead Guitar A mainstay of regional R&B music, Johnnie Brown, born in Mississippi, began singing as a child in the choir of his father’s church. He and his band deliver the music of the “Sound of Philadelphia” like it was meant to be played. Johnnie Brown continues to strive to make a difference in the entertainment community with his tribute performances to honor the legendary performers that inspired his singing career, such as Teddy Pendergrass, Lionel Ritchie, Lou Rawls and the O’Jays.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. Folk/Americana, Heart-Full Lyrical Melodies Mama’s Table weaves together heart-felt, down home harmonies with ethereal tenderness. Singing stories of love, pain, redemption and hope, held by lyrical strings, scintillating piano and in-the-pocket groove. Carin Vagle VocalsChristina Pawlowski VocalsTerrie Costello VocalsRichard Kriehn Mandolin, Violin, GuitarDik Hedlund Bass Jordan Hedlund Piano, Accordion Noah Hoehn Percussion, Harmonica Mama’s Table is a multi-generational group of beloved Minnesota musicians. Formed through long lasting family connections, St Joan of Arc music community and collaboration, this group has heart. Carin A transcendent, singular voice and spirit, Vagle is a founding member of Sophia, The Poet Tree, Simple Gifts and has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra. She is currently singing with Marc Anderson, The Billy McLaughlin band and her husband, Benjamin. Christina A powerhouse soul and jazz singer, Pawlowski’s singing career blossomed in Chicago, and continued on in the twin cities, and is the Founder of “Cadenza Kids” at her family owned business Cadenza Music in St. Paul. Terrie A classic folk songbird, Costello has performed with various elite choral ensembles, and is a beloved elementary school teacher in Minneapolis. Dik Bassist and former member of the Al Jarreau and Bonnie Raitt touring bands, Hedlund is one of the most requested recording and performing musicians in the area. Richard A Nashville touring artist, Kriehn has played with the Guys All-Star Shoe Band, the House Band on A Prairie Home Companion, several symphony orchestras, bluegrass and country bands, and has been featured on broadcast Television appearances. Noah Singer-songwriter, music technologist and multi-instrumentalist, Hoehn endeavors to explore the intersection of the blues, tribal percussion and his classical training. Jordan As a freelance performer on piano, bass and drums, Jordan gets called to do a lot of fun shows, and can be found playing something on stage for InterAct Theater, Saint Joan of Arc Church, and recently Rhythm Street Movement. Mama’s Table- “The Eye”