LUSH COUNTRY – THE BEST COUNTRY SONGS OF THE ’40S, ’50S & ‘60S

Are you lonesome tonight? Got heartaches by the number? A hankering for pedal steel guitar, some high lonesome Floyd Cramer piano and a Patsy Cline yodel? Then it’s time for a date with Lush Country, an all-star band started in 2016 playing the best country songs of the 1940s, ’50s and ‘60s. From Eddy Arnold to Tammy Wynette and back again, and featuring a supergroup of local singers and multi-instrumentalists, all veterans of A Prairie Home Companion and decades of performing and touring.

LET THE MUSIC PLAY – THE MUSIC OF BARRY WHITE

Featuring Johnnie Brown

Experience the timeless music of Barry White like never before with Johnnie Brown’s “Let The Music Play,” a heartfelt tribute to the legendary artist. Johnnie Brown, a Mississippi native, has been captivating audiences across Minnesota since 2008 with his rich, raspy baritone, reminiscent of Barry White’s iconic voice. Inspired by the greats of R&B, soul, and pop, Johnnie brings his unique sound to life in this unforgettable homage.

Kevin Gamble Quartet

For the first time, the Kevin Gamble Quartet - an up and coming jazz fusion band based in the Twin Cities area - is coming to the Music Factory!

HERE COMES THE SUN – PRESENTED BY LORI DOKKEN

Featuring Patty Peterson, Joyann Parker, Judi Vinar, Connie Evingson, Ginger Commodore, Rachel Holder & Lori Dokken

It’s a Beatles song fest! For this concert event, Lori Dokken (pianist/vocalist/music director) has enlisted FIVE of the Twin Cities’ finest female vocalists: Patty Peterson, Joyann Parker, Rachel Holder, Connie Evingson, Ginger Commodore and Judi Vinar. This diverse group of artists promises to deliver, in their own unique ways, a wide range of selections from the Beatles’ vast catalogue of songs.

FEELING GOOD – A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL BUBLE

Featuring Phil Thompson

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.”

Christmas Doubles Cribbage Tournament

Cribbage doubles tournament at Brau Bros taproom. Check in starting at 11:30. Each team will play 9 games and then points are counted up. No muggings. 20 Team limit, so sign up early! $20/team with 100% payout. Call or email Jason at 952-797-6277 or [email protected] with questions or to sign up.

Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sanchez Trio

Just in case you aren’t familiar with Béla Fleck, there are many who say he’s the premiere banjo player in the world. Others claim that Fleck has virtually reinvented the image and the sound of the banjo. His remarkable career has taken him all over the musical map in a wide range of solo projects and collaborations.

ABBASOLUTELY FAB

Featuring Jenny Russ & Katy Vernon

ABBAsolutely Fab is an all-star lineup of stellar Twin Cities and British musicians performing the songs of pop/disco supergroup, ABBA. Led by powerhouse vocalists Jenny Russ and Katy Vernon, ABBAsolutely Fab will have you dancing and singing along to hits like “Dancing Queen,” “SOS,” “Mamma Mia,” “Take A Chance On Me,” “Waterloo” and many more. Take a trip back to the best of the ’70s with this very popular tribute show.

MOONSHADOW – AN EVENING OF CAT STEVENS

Featuring Michael Monroe, Lori Dokken & Christopher Jantzen

Michael Monroe, “Minnesota acoustic music master” (Jon Bream, Star Tribune), performs an evening of music by the tremendously popular British singer-songwriter. In the ’70s, Michael Monroe looked like Cat Stevens, performed Cat tunes and even wanted to be him!