Whether you “lived the 70s or just love the 70s”, come reminisce with us as we perform your favorite hits the way you remember them! Sing along with us as we play classics from England Dan and John Ford Coley, The Little River Band, Pablo Cruise, and many others. You’ll hear “Baby Come Back”, “Still the One”, “I Go Crazy”, “Lido Shuffle”, “Wildfire”, “Whenever I Call You Friend” and so much more. We feature three lead singers backed by a stellar Minneapolis band. You can look forward to LOTS of harmonies, stories behind the songs plus more fun stuff.

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CRYSTAL PHOENIX BELLYDANCE PRESENTS DANCE OF THE “WARRIORESS – Never Surrender”
Be mesmerized watching live dance infused with storytelling and the ambiance of a historic theatre.

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A local belly dance company is taking the stage for a fourth time at the historic State Theatre. Crystal Phoenix and guest dancers present a family-friendly show of exuberant dancing. Purchase tickets, $15 each, online at zaac.org or call 507-424-9540 and then prepare to be amazed. Part of ticket and concession sales help support the operation of the State Theatre and this event is also made possible in part through a grant from the SE Minnesota Arts Council with funds from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

About Crystal Phoenix Belly Dance
Crystal Phoenix Belly Dance is an American Belly Dance Performance Company that blends the ancient and beautiful dances of Egypt and the Middle East with popular American as well as Middle Eastern music. East meets West with Crystal Phoenix Dance Company![read more…]

Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. He was honored with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2007.

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Join us as we celebrate his vast catalog of music with an all-star ensemble of Minnesota musicians featuring Mary Jane Alm, Boyd and Aimee Lee, Jeff Engholm, Brian Ziemniak, and many others! This promises to be a night to remember from the people who brought you “Forever Everly – The Duets of the Everly Brothers” and “Rainy Days & Mondays – The Music of The Carpenters”.

Boyd Lee Music

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$35 in advance, $45 Day of show

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Multi-instrumentalist McEuen (banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle) has been recognized as a founding member and award-winning outstanding performer of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He departed at the end of the 50th year anniversary tour Oct. 22, 2017, due to demands for his solo work and the desire to do things new. In addition to John’s numerous solo accolades, NGDB was inducted into Colorado Music Hall of Fame 2015. It is all covered in his book The Life I’ve Picked on Chicago Review Press, published April 2018.

In 1971 John initiated the now landmark Will the Circle be Unbroken* album, hooking Nitty Gritty Dirt Band up with his musical mentors Earl Scruggs and Doc Watson simply by asking them in Colorado (brother Bill then asked Merle Travis, and it started growing) to record; it grew to inviting Mother Maybelle Carter, Jimmy Martin, Roy Acuff, ‘Bashful’ Brother Oswald, Merle Travis, Vassar Clements, and Junior Huskey, for 5 magic hot August days of recording. The now multi-platinum “Circle” is in both the Library of Congress and the Grammy Hall of Fame. * “One of the most important records to come out of Nashville…” Chet Flippo (Rolling Stone).
He closed ep. 6 (called Will the Circle be Unbroken) of PBS’s Ken Burns Country Music, appearing in 3 other episodes.[read more…]

This band is a celebration of the music that changed the world from Sun Records and the Grand Ole Opry. This is not new Country, this is the stuff new Country can only dream of being. Featuring songs from Cash, Haggard, Lewis, Orbison, Elvis and many others, MEMPHIS AND THE MEANTIMES have been thrilling audiences for years by providing the audience with an 8-piece powerful presentation. Featuring the talents of Dan Neale, Lisi Wright, Ben Kaplan, Peter Guertin, John Wright and vocals by Cate Fierro, Shalo Lee, Mick Sterling and from time to time very special guest vocalists, MEMPHIS AND THE MEANTIMES is a joyful noise celebrating the best of American popular music.

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THE BELFAST COWBOYS is a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison, mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter and guitarist Terry Walsh and powered by a four-piece horn section, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene and have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds since 2002.

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Get ready to hear over 25 of Michael Bublé’s biggest hits including Rat Pack classics like “Feeling Good,” “Come Fly With Me,” “L O V E,” “Mack the Knife” and many more – plus all of Michael’s chart-topping originals including “Home,” “Everything,” “Haven’t Met You Yet” and “I’ll Never Not Love You.”

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Headlining this show is Phil Thompson (WCCO TV’s “Man About Town” & Kawai-endorsed touring pianist & vocalist) along with Michael Buble’s drummer understudy Pete Hennig, an incredible 4-piece brass section including John Bertsch (saxophone), Ethan Frier (trombone) and Jake Kobbedal and Paul Stodoka (trumpets) – plus Matt Berry (guitar), Andy Schuster (bass) and music direction by Jordan Hedlund (keys).

For Michael Bublé fans, this concert is a MUST see!

DISCO KINGZ--THE ULTIMATE DISCO EXPERIENCE takes you on a magical history tour of the disco era!

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So much has changed since ‘disco fever’ ruled in the 1970s, but one thing absolutely remains: disco’s infectious feel-good happy music brings on a seriously fun disco party! DISCO KINGZ – THE ULTIMATE DISCO EXPERIENCE brings out that fun all over again to people of all ages.

Disco Kingz consists of 12 multi-talented musicians from around the country, including a 3-piece horn section, multiple lead singers, and even a disco dancer! This unique, 90-minute, high-energy show features an electrifying light show, costumes, and choreography true to the era,  [read more…]

Becky Schlegel & The High 48s Bluegrass Band are teaming up for Christmas!

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Together, they are heralding in the holidays with high-energy bluegrass music and angelic, soulful singing.  Expect stunning gospel harmonies, traditional and old-time Christmas carols, holiday good humor, and sparkling banjo, guitar, and mandolin.

Come join us as we celebrate the holiday season in Bluegrass Style!

Christmastide 2024
with SimpleGifts featuring Billy McLaughlin

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Over 20 years of holiday arranging, recording, and touring finds SimpleGifts in peak creative holiday mode this season. “We are more passionate than ever about bringing folks together around the traditional carols and hymns that we have lovingly reimagined like no other show,” says band-leader Billy McLaughlin.
Celtic whistles, violin, piano, acoustic guitar and percussion are topped off with angelic three-part harmonies giving this legendary ensemble its signature “Old-World Modern” sound. Audiences of all ages laugh, cry, celebrate and sing along to perhaps the most original versions of Christmas classics you will ever find – as heard on the group’s six outstanding holiday CD’s. Warm up your ears for the show on Spotify or wherever you stream your music.
Exquisite set-design, lighting and exceptional audio system exceed expectations nightly. Long-time fans look forward to welcoming you back or meeting you for the first time and just might have a Christmas cookie for you!