Twin Cities music community celebrated Andrew Walesch, departing music director @CroonersMN. Parade of players hit stage, backed by Jay Epstein, Billy Peterson & masterful Jon Weber. Hilites: Ginger Commodore’s blazing Fever & duet by Walesch & successor Jennifer Grimm
After many sold out shows, T Mychael Rambo, Thomasina Petrus, Charmin Michelle & I reprise Rondo 56 @CroonersMN Sunday 9/11. Music, images & stories about St. Paul’s thriving Black neighborhood before it was decimated for I-94. 430pm & 730pm. Strib review bit.ly/3KS0qEP
After raising $25,000 to pay musicians to do streaming concerts, @CroonersMN has delayed its series. However, nonprofit @tcjazzfestival will distribute that money to musicians who agreed to play these shows. @StarTribune has details. strib.mn/3bICLDM
.@CroonersMN which stayed open until it no longer could, today announced an ambitious plan to livestream concerts five nights a week from its otherwise (mostly) empty club. minnpo.st/2UjWXGf by @bebopified
.@CroonersMN is starting a live streaming concert series during the corornavirus pandemic and PAYING the Minnesota musicians who perform. They've raised $25,000 so far. @StarTribune has details and schedule. strib.mn/2xn7GXF
Minnesota, New York and Chicago jazz, blues and folk favorites give us plenty to be thankful for this week at Crooners!
Get your tickets at CroonersMN.com or 763-760-0062
Today, @CroonersMN begins a series of shows celebrating the supper club's fifth anniversary. @SimoneCazares writes about how the classy Minneapolis venue keeps the focus on music: blog.thecurrent.org/2019/11/…
Pop Wagner & Charlie Maguire explain how they - like Woody Guthrie before them - use current headlines to choose their songs.
"Woody Guthrie's Legacy Voices" is this Saturday at @CroonersMN.
Watch the full interview & performance: bit.ly/2MWfunp@PopWaGuitar@mellojam