Bobby Caldwell
Drawing from his vast repertoire of rousing R&B, intimate smooth jazz stylings, and big band songs, Bobby has the ability to entertain at any venue, for fans of all ages. In Japan and throughout Asia, he enjoys a feverish popularity, selling out shows and achieving gold and platinum status for his releases in those countries. [...]
Lukas Nelson: Promise of the Real
In case you were wondering, yes, Lukas is the son of American music icon Willie Nelson. Lukas does have the same thick country vocals that his father does. Also yes, the guitars wail, and the overall tone is inundated with 60′s rock and blues. The recipe is simple, possibly because it’s plain home cookin’: three [...]
Geoff Muldaur & Jim Kweskin
“There are only three white blues singers, and Geoff Muldaur is at least two of them.” -Richard Thompson With a magical voice and a singular approach to American music, Muldaur has made an indelible stamp on the music of the last 50 years. He and Kweskin spearheaded the folk revival of the 1960s by founding [...]
Jake Baldwin Quartet
Jake Baldwin, trumpet Cory Grindberg, bass Joe Strachan, piano Rob Fletcher, drums Catch these young phenoms while they are in town! After two years of playing trumpet in The Dakota Combo, trumpeter Baldwin has moved on to studies at the New England Conservatory. He will be joined by former classmates of his who are all [...]
José James
Since his arrival on the international scene in 2008 vocalist José James has consistently dazzled critics and audiences alike with his deft combination of soul, hip-hop and jazz. “…a deep baritone that’s soft and elegant and at times haunting,” read Chris Riemenschneider’s Star Tribune article here Using his musical mentors John Coltrane, Marvin Gaye and [...]
Debbie Duncan
Max Weinberg was scheduled to play tonight. Now instead of playing, he’s paying for your wine! That’s right, Max Weinberg will buy you a glass of wine tonight! He’s the leader of Conan O’Brian’s late night show band and the drummer in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. He’s also a class act. He was scheduled [...]
Doc Severinsen & El Ritmo de la Vida
Doc Severinsen, trumpet Gil Gutierrez, guitar Jimmy Branly, percussion Kevin Thomas, bass Eugenio Toussaint, piano One of the most electrifying trumpet players on earth returns with a sizzling Latin show! Doc’s storied six-decade career includes a remarkable 25 year run on The Tonight Show as well as conducting posts all over the country. Severinsen joins [...]
Divas Sing For Dads
Grammy award winning and platinum recording artist Jamecia Bennett and The Divas for Dads Foundation host Divas Sing for Dads, the Twin Cities’ first annual Father’s Day benefit concert and Celebration. This Father’s Day Celebration is the first of its kind to be hosted in the Twin Cities, bringing ten special performing artists: Jamecia Bennett, [...]
Dennis Spears & Ginger Commodore
Dennis Spears became known as the male voice of Moore By Four, the locally-based, internationally heeled quartet headed by pianist/arranger Sanford Moore, featuring the voices of Spears, Yolande Bruce, Ginger Commodore and Connie Evingson. Dennis has kept himself busy and visible ever since, performing in theater, in music ensembles, and gigging with his own band(s). [...]
John Raymond Project
Young trumpeter John Raymond is well on his way to becoming a major force in the music industry. Having recently received a Bachelor’s degree in Trumpet Performance at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, John has been active as a performer, composer, arranger and educator in the Twin Cities area. He is the primary arranger for [...]