It's been 50 years since Woodstock attracted 400,000 people to a farm in upstate New York to listen to music by such artists as Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, the Band, Sly and the Family Stone and the first live performance of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Over the course of three days, the world changed as the peace-loving, hippy culture took root in the American consciousness. Sure careers were launched in those three days and the event was historic and unprecedented in scope. But more importantly, the possibility that people could come together and live peacefully, caring for one another and helping each other, created a feeling of optimism as the 1970's began. On August 3, musicians from a large number of different bands all around Minnesota will join together and play the most iconic songs from that weekend. Who knows? Maybe we'll spark a renewed sense of optimism that peace can be had yet in our lifetime.

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Thomasina Petrus has created a very special piece of musical cabaret celebrating the life and influence of Billie Holiday. With the unthinkable ability to capture the vocal and physical (abilities) of “Lady Day”, Thomasina takes us on a scintillating audible history that eventually ends with the discovery of Thomasina’s own incredibly unique and powerful voice. Her story of discovering Billie when she was young is a fascinating and highly entertaining piece of cabaret. Full of humor and emotional realness, audiences of any age come to understand the impact music and culture have on every generation and how we are all continually linked to our past. Thru a musical timeline of artists impacted by Billie Holiday including Bessie Smith, Louise Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and more, Thomasina celebrates the history of each of these beautiful black women and men who inspired and influenced Jazz and it’s origins, while incorporating the American history that shaped (it).
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WCCO TV's "Man About Town" and Kawai-Endorsed pop pianist and vocalist Phil Thompson (along with Scott Dorff on Tenor, Alto & Soprano Saxophones and Jake Hegna on Bass) will perform a night full of Billy & Elton’s biggest hits including Crocodile Rock, Movin’ Out, It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me, My Life, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, Rocket Man, Your Song, Daniel and of course Piano Man! Phil has performed this show across the globe at venues including Mandalay Bay & Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the MGM Grand Macau in China, and the US Open Tennis Tournament in New York along with several cruise lines including Princess and Holland America.  Tickets are $28 online or $32 at the door

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Minnesota’s premier Neil Young tribute band celebrates his 74th birthday with a tribute to the folk and rock performer’s music.

Powderfinger has been performing their tribute show for more than a decade. Consisting of Mark “Hazzy” Hasbrouck (guitar,vocals) D.B. Curtis (guitar,vocals) Jim Bjorklun(bass,vocals) and Brian Heying (drums), they play all the hits and deeper album cuts that are the favorites of every Young fan. Seemingly effortlessly, they create the Neil Young and Crazy Horse sound everyone loves.

Audiences can expect some long jams and passion fueled guitar playing on classics like “Down by the River,” “Cowgirl in the Sand,” and “Rockin’ in the Free World.” Powderfinger also plays not-to-be-missed hits like “Heart of Gold,” “Old Man,” and “Harvest Moon.” Listeners are treated to a truly great experience for any fan of Young’s music.

Canadian-born Neil Young first performed with a band in Canada, then moved to California. There, he co-founded the band Buffalo Springfield. In 1969 he joined Crosby, Stills & Nash, though he’s also enjoyed a soaring and long-lasting solo career. Known for his guitar work and his voice, he has twice been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

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The Throwbacks return to Zumbrota’s State Theatre on November 23rd to pay homage to America’s pre-eminent Rock n’ Roll band – Creedence Clearwater Revival!!! The show will open with a set of CCR hits, followed by a performance of CCR’s #1 smash hit album, “GREEN RIVER” in its entirety!!! An album with raging rockers and intense jams from open to close, “Green River”would reach #1 on the album charts and would go on to sell over three million copies and produce three Top Ten singles and numerous fan favorites!

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Celebrate this special time of year with the soulful songs of Robert Robinson and his Holiday Inspiration concert. Robert Robinson is reason to believe that the greatest music reaches every name and crosses every boundary, from audiences in the Pontiac Silverdome to troops in South Korea. Standing five foot five and sipping Diet Coke, Robert is “God’s canary.” He possesses the ability to sing any song and yet remain true to his vision.  Fans adore his inclusive personality. They don’t necessarily have to embrace gospel to embrace Robert and that is alright with him. It’s all about his soul.
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