Nubya Garcia isn’t an artist you can easily classify. Is it jazz? Sure, the London-born saxophonist, composer and bandleader grew up studying under the noted pianist Nikki Yeoh at Camden Music. But it isn’t until you listen to albums like 2020’s Source and 2024’s Odyssey that you hear broader creativity shining through. It’s jazz, classical, dub, R&B and whatever else Garcia wants to convey. Further, it all comes from a place of exploration and self-study.
Nicholas David is a vibrant, dynamic and multi-talented singer/songwriter from Saint Paul, MN. Nicholas composes alternative soul music that connects with people worldwide on a deeply human level. Also, Nicholas recorded five critically acclaimed albums, experienced national radio airplay and participated in multiple charity and collaborative projects. Then came his unforgettable 2012 run with Team CeeLo on NBC’s The Voice.
Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover, the band is converting audiences one show at a time, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe.
Minnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock. Here, they blend the freedom of jazz with the soul of pop and rock. They make it work through offbeat humor and sheer musicianship. The instrumentation is simple: John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic fame on bass; Chan Poling, founder of the new-wave group The Suburbs on piano; and Steve Roehm on vibes. Chan and John split the singing.
Saturday, December 7 at 10pm
Lordy Lordy Gremlins is 40!
ABOUT THE FILM
With its Christmas lights and dusting of snow, Kingston Falls is an idyllic small town--until the gremlins take over. A father returns from Chinatown with an unusual pet, a Mogwai--a gift for his son. The rules are simple: Keep your Mogwai away from water, bright lights and, most importantly, never--never--feed him after midnight. But the rules are inadvertently broken, and the consequences multiply at an alarming rate.
About Midnight Mayhem
“Merry Christmas from José James” raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show. James combines the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole with the earthy sophistication of soul legends Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. Further, James breathes new life into much-loved holiday classics such as “The Christmas Song”, “White Christmas” and “Let it Snow”. Moreover, the show will feature new compositions by James and his partner Talia Billig.
Meet Santa and His Reindeer (12:00 – 3:00 p.m.)
Santa Claus is coming to town—Buck Hill, that is! Kids and adults alike can take a professional family photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. There will be three photo sessions available per 15 minute interval, capturing a priceless holiday moment. Each $80 photo session includes:
Minneapolis songwriter Mason Jennings shares his new video for the single, “Only Lovers Welcome” from his brand-new album. Now, Underneath the Roses is out now via Loosegroove Records.
The Larry Schaeffer Memorial Orchestra is a large ensemble that plays improvised music, sometimes with minimal structures. Here, the ensemble incorporates elements of free jazz, soul jazz, and Afrobeat. Further, they are inspired by electric period Miles Davis, early Weather Report, Can, James Brown and Fela Kuti, among others.
It’s a matter of time. Fifty years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows.
