Johnny Rogers will transport his audience back in time when you could go to your favorite malt shops with your favorite girl and dance to your favorite bands. “Buddy & Beyond: The History of Rock ’n Roll” is a tribute to the music of the legends of rock ’n roll.

His show will start with Rogers’ uncanny portrayal of Buddy Holly and go on with tributes to legends Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis,Ricky Nelson and Chuck Berry. The show climaxes with his portrayal of the King himself, Elvis Presley.

Performing on stage with some of the biggest names in the business and entertaining for four U.S. presidents, among his many fans Rogers is already considered by many to be one of the best entertainers on today’s music scene.

His stage presence echoes the king of rock ’n roll and his guitar licks blend the skills of Chet Atkins and Jimi Hendrix. Rogers was nominated for best show in Branson, Mo. in 2009 and 2010, and Branson critic Gary Wackerly says he’s the best entertainer he’s seen in his 25 years.(more…)

Taking their name from a vision of their work as being 'useless materials', only made a blessing to others by Christ, Sioux City-based Bread of Stone are that rare band that truly puts service and ministry before dreams of pop stardom. Zumbrota-area churches are bringing Bread of Stone for their confirmation class members and their families, in addition to welcoming others in the community to enjoy the music. Crossings is pleased to workwith our area churches for this concert on Wed., Jan. 30, 7pm.

Ben Kristijanto, Bill Kristijanto, and Tim Barnes founded 'The Light Project' - their ministry in Indonesia - and travel to that country annually to perform and fellowship with 'scavenger' communities, for whom scouring trash for recyclables that can be sold for cash is a fact of daily existence.(more…)

The Midwest’s premier bluegrass and gospel quintet performs at the State Theater on Sat., Feb. 9, at 7:30pm. Whether playing traditional bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, original bluegrass or even songs outside the bluegrass genre, Monroe Crossing is one of the most active and most entertaining acts on the bluegrass scene today!

Named in honor of Bill Monroe, “The Father of Bluegrass Music,” Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their superb musicianship and on-stage (more…)

Transit Authority performs an exciting and powerful tribute dedicated to the best horn driven power rock band to ever come down the pike, Chicago! Presented by Crossings at the State Theatre on Sat., Feb. 17.

Transit Authority brings lush vocal harmony, scorching guitar work, and of course, one of the best horn sections around backed up by a searing rhythm section. The eight talented musicians(more…)

Cassie and the Bobs will take you on a musical journey back in time. Imagine it is the early 60's and you are at a concert featuring the biggest female singer in the country, Patsy Cline. THAT is the experience you will get as you watch this show. Sponsored by Crossings at the State Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7:30pm.

Cassie and the Bobs is the mid-west’s best Patsy Cline tribute show. While there are many “ Patsy imitators, “ you will not hear anyone come as close to sounding like Patsy Cline as Cassandra Wiese. The Bobs are a full group of accomplished musicians dedicated to sounding as authentic and true to the spirit of the original recordings as possible.(more…)

Singer songwriter Matt Wilson and His Orchestra will perform the best music from Matt’s deep repertoire as well as spin up renditions of numbers Matt considers to be among the greatest of all time, each piece presented on a feather bed of banjo rhythms, arpeggiating harp and reverberant swells of guitar. Enjoy their unique sound on Fri., Mar 1, 7:30pm at the State Theatre.

Matt Wilson and The Orchestra has a grassy, happy sound that’s easy to love. Most striking to (more…)

Martin Zellar, one of Minnesota’s own alt-country/rock musicians, brings his tribute to Neil Diamond to the State Theater on Sat., Mar. 23. Neil’s music remains among the most popular in the world. You will thrill to hits including: “Sweet Caroline,” “Kentucky Woman,” “Solitary Man,” “America” and “Cherry, Cherry.”

Immediately after graduation from high school in Austin, MN, Zellar moved to the Twin Cities and joined Nick Ciola, guitarist Randy Broughten, and drummer and fellow songwriter James "Billy" Dankert as the Gear Daddies. The band enjoyed much regional and some national success, and released three albums. They amicably parted ways in 1992. Martin went on to record and perform as a solo artist and with his band The Hardways. That’s what he continues to do, and he still has fun.(more…)

Crossings brings to Zumbrota the music of rock legend Ricky Nelson. Follow along as Doug Bathke narrates Ricky’s life between his start on The Ozzie and Harriet Show to top hits like "Hello MaryLou,"' "Traveling Man", "Lonesome Town", "It's Too Late." John Sean, Terri Klein and The DC Drifters bring Ricky’s music to life at the State Theatre on Sat., Mar. 30, 7:30pm.

John Senn was a member of DJ and The Runaways, whose number 1 hit song is "Peter Rabbit," which still today holds the record in Iowa as the states top selling record. DJ and The Runaways also were on American Bandstand and toured with Dick Clark.(more…)

No costumes. No ridiculous nonsense. Just the music, as Zeppelin would have played it on a stage. It swings. It cries. It feels the blues. Blimp performs its tribute to Led Zeppelin on March 10 at the State Theatre.

Blimp includes Collective Unconscious members and collaborators popular for several shows at the State Theatre, including tributes to The Beatles, the Band, Eagles, Beach Boys, and Janis Joplin.(more…)

Pat, Feagan & Stymie… the three original lead vocalists and founding members of the Daisy Dillman Band, bring their well known 3-part high harmony for an amazing tribute to Crosby, Stills and Nash. Marking their 40 years together, It’s humor, stories and song.

Daisy Dillman sings Crosby, Stills & Nash has a rare authenticity. (more…)

Terry Lee Goffee has been a Johnny Cash fan since he was 8 years old. His long-running admiration for the music and the man is apparent in his performance as Cash in “The Ultimate Tribute to Johnny Cash,” brought by Crossings to the Zumbrota State Theatre on Fri, June 28, at 8 p.m.(more…)

Layne Yost pays faithful tribute to the timeless, still-popular music of John Denver with a “Tribute to the Music of John Denver."

Jon Shimoda plays bass to accompany Yost’s pure vocals and guitar playing in this homage to the music and the man. They capture the simple soul of Denver's music. Woven within the music are stories that give insight into (more…)