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A Briefcase Full of Blues Brothers — February 23

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Crossings brings "A Briefcase Full of Blues Brothers" tribute show to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, February 23 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $28 in advance, $32 the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased by calling (507) 732-7616. Doors open at 6:30.

Billing themselves as newly discovered siblings of the Blues Brothers, endowed with Elwood's harmonica and sunglasses, nine performers will share all the best songs performed by Jake and Elwood Blues and their friends. "Jake and Elwood Blues restarted the Rhythm and Blues revolution 35 years ago," said Grant F. Haake, who has performed in Zumbrota as a member of the tribute bands Revolution 5 and Trembling Wilburys. The concert will feature music from the movie, as well as songs from Blues Brothers performances and albums.

Haake will assume the persona of Greg Blues, while Jeff Lee (The Receders, Nelson Lee, Trembling Wilburys) takes the role of Leroy Blues. Joining them are Muggsy Lauer and Leon Laudenbach on guitars, Andy Deckard on drums, Ellis Haake on bass, George Maurer on keys, and a horn section consisting of Ken Vork, Keith Haake, Mike Anderson and some special guests.

Bring your sunglasses and orange whips to this electrifying show — Hit it!