Crossings brings Alison Scott and her six-piece band to Zumbrota to perform, “A Soulful Christmas,” at the State Theatre on Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $18 in advance, $22 at the door, and can be purchased online or by calling 507-732-7616. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Special guests include the Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School Choir, Tommy Barbarella and Andy Dee. Scott aims to raise awareness and funding for local choirs during her Christmas tour.
Scott, who has sold out the Dakota Jazz Club more than a dozen shows in a row, has a soulful sound that perfectly suits the seasonal music – some traditional, some original. Audiences also will hear a few of the band’s favorite all-year-round songs.
It’s not just a concert series though: Fans are finally getting the Christmas CD they’ve been asking for.
Even though she’s been preparing for this since May, Scott hasn’t lost her holiday spirit. “Christmas is my favorite holiday. Give me an apron, some flour and sugar, and I’ll be baking for weeks, only coming up for air to listen to my favorite Christmas tunes and buy way too many stocking stuffers,” she said.
Involving young choirs is her way of reaching out to those who want a future in music.
The goal is to reach out to some up and coming musicians and spend time sharing the experience of being a professional musician, hopefully inspiring some of them to pursue a career in music while bringing awareness to the importance of youth music programs.
As far as the show goes, the band’s got everything from Charlie Brown’s “Christmas Time is Here” and “Oh Holy Night,” both of which will feature the choirs. Then Scott and her band will branch out to some holiday originals, a few more well known faves, and a rendition of “Little Drummer Boy” gone funky, that may or may not include a rap section because if Dessa can sing, Ali can rap. It's only fair.
This concert series is sponsored by 96.3 K-TWIN, McNally Smith College of Music, PeopleNet and Vusion, and people like you.
The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For more information call 507-732-5210.