May 4       MOONSHADOW / The Songs of Cat Stevens featuring Michael Monroe $35
From vinyl to digital, MN Acoustic Music Master (Star Tribune),  Michael Monroe is now in his 6th decade of performing nationally in concert, festival, corporate and educational settings. He has travelled many miles since his first paid performance for an audience of 4000 in Asbury Park, NJ and recording his first demo over 4 decades ago in a “chicken coop” studio owned by Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary. 

Michael’s unique creation of music leaves his audiences mesmerized as he blends his rich vocals, guitar, bamboo and crystal flutes, combining musical styles of acoustic folk and jazzy reggae. Michael’s original music and compelling energy bring a powerful style that is as much fun as it is innovative…music and technology working together powered by creativity… and he recycles his music LIVE on stage as master LIVE Looper since 1990. His soulful performance delights and inspires.
Michael Monroe lived and recorded on the North Shore of Lake Superior in his solar powered log cabin studio until his relocation to the Twin Cities, MN in 2021. His instrumental music was seen across the nation on PBS and Canada in the award winning documentary, “Chased By The Light”, about Jim Brandenburg, National Geographic photographer and best selling author. The documentary was shown at the Toronto Environmental Film Festival and New York Indie Film Fest. Brandenburg and Monroe created a LIVE theater experience in several venues including the Guthrie Theater which featured Brandenburg’s magnificent images and Michael Monroe’s instrumental music. Michael received a 2004 regional Emmy for his music in the KSTP television documentary “Soaring on Mended Wings.”

May 7      Jennifer Grimm sings Judy Garland $30
“Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland” is an energetic, uplifting concert celebrating Judy Garland’s music and showmanship with such joyful integrity, the Judy Garland Museum™ selected Grimm and her show to perform at the 100th Birthday Celebration of Judy Garland. Join Jennifer and her 11-piece band including 7 horns as she sweetly sails through Judy Garland classics such as ‘You Made Me Love You,’ ‘Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart,’ and of course ‘Over the Rainbow.’

Both Grimm and Garland were born in Minnesota to vaudeville families, bringing command and charisma to the stage as only lifelong entertainers can. Although they were born over half-a-century apart, the sentimental sounds of the Judy Garland era seem to be a perfect fit for Grimm’s well-known versatility and ability to bring powerful vocals to the showstopping numbers as well as an intimate tenderness to Garland’s ballads that will leave a lump in your throat.

Jennifer Grimm will be accompanied by the Midwest’s top musicians, including Dan Chouinard on piano, Gary Raynor on upright bass, and Sue Orfield on tenor saxophone, as they honor this iconic star of stage and screen.

Come Hear the Music, Feel the Joy, and Experience ‘Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland.

May 11  Mick Sterling Presents EAT A FEAT / The Magnificent Songs of The Allman Brothers and Little Feat $30    
The hugely influential and powerful songs of these two legendary bands will be honored by Mick Sterling along with a band with two drummers, full percussion horns and three guitarists including Steve Lehto and Dan Neale that channel Duane Allman, Dickey Betts and Lowell George in this unforgettable night of music. Songs including JESSICA, SPANISH MOON, WHIPPING POST, BLUE SKY, STATESBORO BLUES and many more huge songs.  Folks, if you are fan of The Allman Brothers and/or Little Feat, this is your night!

May 14 - TBA // CHECK BACK SOON!!

May 18 - Joyann Parker Band $25
Truly one of the most dynamic and magnetic and talented Blues and Soul artists to be in the Twin Cities for decades, Joyann Parker and her top-notch band sell out rooms all across the region. This promises to be a huge night as Joyann Parker Band burns through classic Blues and Soul covers and her own incredible original material. Look at what Star Tribune mainstay Jon Bream said about her latest release "Out of the Dark". Don't miss this incredible show folks.

“Triumphant…this self-released project is world-class. A deeply passionate, profoundly eclectic collection, 'Out of the Dark' is a giant step forward for Parker, ranging from Latin-tinged blues and New Orleans-flavored R&B to barroom boogie and pure '70s pop. With her dynamically emotional and goosebump-inducing voice, Parker is consistently convincing…songs also have the potential to heal others who might relate to her narratives.”