Barlow and his exceptionally gifted ensemble will present an enchanting evening of timeless jazz/R&B classics designed to captivate and invigorate your spirit. Band Members: Nathan Barlow - Lead Vocals Trevor Peterson - Bass Eric Mayson - Keyboard/Vocals Toby Ramaswamy - Drums ⊹ Vocalist Nathan Barlow has played all over the Twin Cities at venues such […]
Hamilton de Holanda is one of Brazil’s most celebrated musicians—a global ambassador, virtuoso performer, and groundbreaking improviser. Picking up the mandolin at the age of five, he redefined the ten-string version […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be […]
Painted in the broadest of strokes, the stories of Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez may seem similar. Both started life in Havana, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the United States. There, they melded the music of their homeland with a wide variety of influences, each in their own deeply personal way. Rodriguez was born […]
It was in late 2022 that Jarrod Lawson had the biggest, and most unexpected, thrill of his music career. He had just received a glowing endorsement in print from Michelle Obama, in an Entertainment Weekly interview. When asked who she was listening to, after mentioning Beyonce, added “There’s this young jazz, blue-eyed soul kid Jarrod Lawson that I’m loving.” […]
Nathan Hanson and Erik Fratzke will explore the nooks and crannies of post-structuralist and restructuralist melodies and grooves. Jazz tunes, folk songs, and classic skronk will inform the proceedings. Join us and become familiar with the unfamiliar. Then, Scott Burton and Steve Hirsh will add their instincts to the Fratzke/Hanson ambiance for a second set […]
An Evening of A Cappella and Doo-Wop Get in the mood for Valentine’s Day with The Fairlanes “My Romance” show! Featuring love songs from the ’40s to the ’70s, you’ll […]
An Evening of Great Guitar Mastery and Bossa Nova! GRAMMY AWARD nominated guitarist Diego Figueiredo is a virtuoso with an infectious, joyful feeling that will leave you amazed and happy. A world-wide Brazilian guitar phenom, experience Diego in an intimate and unencumbered solo concert like you’ve never heard before. Diego Figueiredo: Guitar Diego Figueiredo is an extraordinary […]
Come out to The Driftwood Char Bar (Minneapolis) Thursday to hear the memorable "The Get-Up Mondays" from 7pm-8:30pm. The Saint Paul based The Get-Up Mondays mixes Petty-esque melodies with sing-along […]
Kavyesh Kaviraj is a critically acclaimed composer, arranger and pianist living and working in Minnesota. The Twin Cities based musician has worked with several internationally renowned artists, including the likes of Wynton Marsalis, David Sanchez, & Steve Cole. He has collaborated with local jazz legends like Debbie Duncan, Bruce Henry, Babatunde Lea, Kevin Washington & […]
Bulldozer School is a boundary-pushing trio featuring bassist and multi-instrumentalist Anthony Cox, drummer Dave King, and saxophonist/electronic artist Brandon Wozniak. The group moves fluidly between original compositions, reimagined standards, and open-ended explorations, blending acoustic and electronic textures with a focus on interaction, nuance, and spontaneity. Cox has performed with artists such as John Scofield, Geri […]
Emmy Award winner and acoustic guitar vanguard. If you don’t know Billy’s music, or what he’s been through to keep making it, this show is a must-see. Acoustic guitar that […]
An Evening of Creative Popular Nostalgia In this brand-new show to the Crooners Main Stage, we’ll explore the sonic push and pull that reflects the current state of the world today. From rock to jazz, Latin to old school funk and everything in between. Along the way we’ll find out why its music… music that […]
Jovon Williams uses some of his favorite tunes as a template to express his feelings and visions as an artist: a culmination of hardship and gratitude forged from navigating youth. Band Members: Jovon Williams - Saxophones Tarek Abdelqader - Drums Hans Fuerst - Piano/Keys Ethan Yeshaya - Bass ⊹ Jovon Williams is an up-and-coming legend […]
Colonel Mustard's Mechanical Orchestra is a New Orleans and Balkans styled brass band playing the music of Paul Fonfara. Our repertoire includes cinematic avant spy jazz, tango, klezmer, modern modal takes on traditional Balkans sounds and vintage-esque big band arrangements.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at 318 Cafe as Dizzy breathes new life into the sounds we love. Renowned for putting a new spin on classic jazz, Dizzy honors the legends of the past while carving out a sound that is strictly for the "here and now." Whether you’re a lifelong jazz aficionado or […]
An Evening of Bluegrass, Great Vocal Harmony, and Original Songs The Double Down Daredevils are a 6 piece band playing Bluegrass standards and many original songs as well. The band has […]
Manouche-jazz played in the French swing tradition of the 1930’s
Brazilian vocalist Natania and group Ticket To Brasil will bring a playlist of great bossa classics and groovy Brazilian jazz tunes to Crooners' Main Stage on Saturday, January 31st at 7:00 PM Natania Kamin: Vocal Pavel Jany: Guitar John Croarkin: Sax, Flute, Harmonica Ted Godbout: Piano Matt Senjem: Bass Josue Alfaro: Drums, Vocal
Twin Cities vocalists Jennifer Eckes and David Kozisek team up with pianist Adam Baus for an unforgettable night highlighting their favorite songs from the silver screen. Just in time for Hollywood’s awards season, enjoy a fun array of tunes from the Golden Age of movie musicals, animated films, and hit motion picture theme songs of […]
Gospel and blues, melodic sensibility, and honest emotion… Based in Minnesota, with roots in Tennessee, Chastity Brown grew up surrounded by country and soul music. In the gospel church of her childhood, she played saxophone and drums. Also, she found her singing voice and a passion for music. NPR’s “Favorite Sessions,” CMT, American Songwriter, the London Times and Paste Magazine have all featured […]
Martin Dosh and JT Bates have been exploring rhythms in tandem since the turn of the century, drawing from shared influences of all areas of jazz music, pocket drumming, and sampling/collage music. ✧ Growing up in a musical family gave JT Bates an early start into sound and rhythmic exploration. He set on the path […]
A r/evolving jazz combo led by vocalist Sophie Javna, playing reimagined standards, soul and improvisation.
