Eric Benét: It’s been eight years since the Milwaukee-reared soul star released an album. Now he’s dropped a new “Duets” EP (featuring Chanté Moore, Ledisi and Corinne Bailey Rae) and the single, “Something We Can Make Love To,” a steamy slow jam with Tamar Braxton. The song perfectly complements such old Benét favorites as the cuddly “Spend My Life With You” (with Tamia) and the breezy “Georgy Porgy” (with Faith Evans). The veteran R&B lover man, who used to be married to Halle Berry, will seduce with those 1999 hits as well as “Chocolate Legs” and maybe a Prince cover, which might be risky in Minneapolis for the man who is married to Manuela Testolini, Prince’s second ex-wife.
ERIC BENÉT
NOV 21 • 7PM
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Fresh off issuing his new album “Norfside,” north Minneapolis jazz/funk drummer and bandleader L.A. Buckner and his group Big Homie take on the Dakota with guest pianist Kavyesh Kaviraj.
L.A. BUCKNER & BiG HOMiE
feat. Kavyesh Kaviraj
NOV 22 • 7PM
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He’s played just about every other corner of Minneapolis since leaving the basement on Bryant Avenue at age 12 to start playing bass with the Replacements. So it’s about time that Stinson — now 58 and living in upstate New York — tried out downtown Minneapolis’ renowned jazz club.
TOMMY STINSON
NOV 23 • 7PM
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Corky Siegel & Ernie Watts: These two versatile vets from difference scenes have been an on- and off- duo since 2016. Siegel, a harmonica player and pianist, established himself with the Chicago-based Siegel-Schwall Band back in the ‘60s and more recently has led his group Chamber Blues, combining elements of blues, classical and jazz. Grammy-winning saxophonist Watts performed with the “The Tonight Show” band for 20 years under Doc Severinsen and played on records with Marvin Gaye, Quincy Jones, Charlie Haden, Carole King and others. But he may be best known for his 1981 tour with the Rolling Stones. Watts and Siegel always find a jazzy groove together, and Siegel charms with his personality and humor.
CORKY SIEGEL & ERNIE WATTS
NOV 24 • 7PM
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The 19th annual Irish Christmas in America tour will feature dancing, music with traditional instruments and vocalist Caitríona Sherlock.
IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA
NOV 25 • 7PM
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While Andrew Walesch has charmed with his Frank Sinatra shows, the Minnesota-bred crooner now offers his salute to Tony Bennett.