Whether he’s at the piano or standing with a cocktail in his hand, Walesch promises a swingin’ Christmas show. The St. Cloud native relocated to Phoenix this year, where he is the artistic director at the Musical Instrument Museum theater. He still flies back to the Twin Cities for an occasional performance with his 18-piece big band. The Sinatra-loving entertainer is both fresh and classic at the same time — and always swingin.’ Expect some Basie, Bublé and Bennett mixed in with a little Ol’ Blue Eyes. (STAR TRIBUNE)