Showcases

2019 Arts Midwest Conference EXHIBIT 321/323B 1 Arts Midwest Conference September 4-7, 2019 Minneapolis, MN artsmidwest.org #ArtsMidwest

Contents Spotlight Showcases Thursday 2 Friday 4 Independent Showcasing Wednesday 7 Thursday 10 Friday 13 Descriptions 17

Showcase Staff Matthew Keefe, Spotlight Showcase Producer Philip O’Toole, Spotlight Showcase Assistant Stage Manager Shon Parker, Independent Showcase Liaison Maria Vitelli, Spotlight Showcase Production Assistant 2 Spotlight Showcases Spotlight Showcases provide artists and ensembles with a forum for presenting work to a large, diverse audience in a professional setting, and offer attendees the opportunity to experience a wide range of performances. Arts Midwest strives to present high-quality artists selected from a pool of national and international applicants representing dance, music, theater, variety, and family programming, ranging from large ensembles to solo artists. An integral part of the Conference, the panel-selected artists/ensembles each present a 15-minute performance and gain main stage exposure to potential presenters and audiences.

Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave S Travel advisory: Plan extra time getting to the theater due to construction on Hennepin Ave between 6th and 12th Streets. From 6:00–9:45 p.m., shuttle buses will run approximately every 15 minutes on a loop between the Hilton Minneapolis and the Pantages. Access the shuttle from the 11th Street entrance to the hotel, directly under the skyway.

The Pantages is five blocks from the Hilton Minneapolis, about a 10 minute walk. Thursday, September 5, 2019

TIME ARTIST/ENSEMBLE REPRESENTATION | EXHIBIT 6:40 p.m. Ananya Dance Theatre Exhibit 309 Sponsored showcase 7:00 p.m. Bridgman|Packer Dance Pentacle | Exhibit 420B 7:20 p.m. Ragamala Dance Company— Elsie Management | Exhibit 618 “Written in Water” 7:40 p.m. Cantus Alliance Artist Management | Exhibit 521 8:00 p.m. Robert Post’s “How to Survive Geodesic Management | Exhibit 303 Middle School” 8:20 p.m. Ensemble Español Siegel Artist Management | Exhibit 325/323A 8:40 p.m. Jamie Adkins—“A Fool’s Errand” Agence Station Bleue | Exhibit 114 9:00 p.m. The Okee Dokee Brothers Dandelion Artists | Exhibit 810

Ananya Dance Theatre, Exhibit 309 Sponsored showcase fears, and memories of violences that clog the borders we must negotiate everyday. We dance together,This excerpt refusing from dehumanizationSutrajāl, our upcoming and signalling work that support premieres for those September struggling 20, exploresat dangerous tensions, divides between survival and extinction. Inspired by the poetry of Kazi Nazrul Islam, celebrated anti-colonial poet of undivided Bengal: “Destroy these prison gates, this cold stone pedestal where we are asked to worship our own chains!” | Disciplines: Dance (Modern, Contemporary Indian Dance) | Asking fee: See agent. 3

Bridgman|Packer Dance, Pentacle, Exhibit 420B The latest work in Bridgman|Packer Dance’s award-winning and genre-breaking integration of live performance and video technology, “Table Bed Mirror” navigates through an illogical and fantastical night of dreams and constantly shifting realities. While referencing the neuroscience of the dream process, their highly sensual and visceral live performance, video, text, and sound score create an absurdist collage that confounds the sense of reality and challenges assumptions. | Disciplines: Dance (Modern, Multimedia) | Asking fee: See agent.

Ragamala Dance Company—“Written in Water,” Elsie Management, Exhibit 618 SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASES Under the direction of Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy, Ragamala Dance Company’s multidisciplinary projects engage the ancestral and the personal. In “Written in Water,” internationally-celebrated artists forge new artistic paradigms: the south Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam is in conversation with NYC-based composer Amir ElSaffar, who leads a new musical ensemble with a distinct alchemy of Iraqi, jazz, and Carnatic instruments, and Chennai- based Keshav’s lush paintings are projected onto the stage to create a mythic, mystical dance landscape. | Disciplines: Music (World), Dance (Classical), Other (Multidisciplinary) | Asking fee: See agent.

Cantus, Alliance Artist Management, Exhibit 521 Acclaimed as “the premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States” (Fanfare), Cantus engages audiences in a meaningful music experience and ensures the future of ensemble singing by mentoring young singers and educators. Cantus was founded on the ideals of collaborative music-making: The ensemble works together to reach new levels of artistic excellence, innovation, and audience engagement. Our vision is to give voice to shared human experiences. Their showcase will highlight the 20-21 tour program. | Disciplines: Music (A Cappella, Choral, Classical, Experimental/New Works, Family/Young Audience) | Asking fee: $10,000-$14,000.

Robert Post’s “How to Survive Middle School,” Geodesic Management, Exhibit 303 Emmy award-winning performer Robert Post barely survived middle school. Struggling because of various learning disabilities, he found that making people laugh saved him. In this 55-minute, multi-media performance, Post’s hilarious live performance is interspersed with videos where kids talk to kids in a compelling, funny, and educational show. Dealing with real issues, including culture of empathy. | Disciplines: Variety (Comedy, Educational), Theater (Family/Young Audience, One-personpeer pressure, Shows) fear |of Asking fitting fee: in, and$4,500-$6,500 social media. bullying, this show is a bridge to building a 4

Ensemble Español, Siegel Artist Management, Exhibit 325/323A Ensemble Español is one of Chicago’s most dynamic arts organizations. With a deep commitment to the legacy of Spanish dance, arts education, and cultural exchange, their performances highlight three styles of traditional Spanish dance while exploring new paradigms and collaborations in contemporary Spanish dance. The showcase will feature Flamenco, folkloric, and classical and contemporary Spanish dance. Hedy Weiss of the Chicago Sun- Times writes, “Every performance by this ensemble is a precision-tooled theatrical dream.” | Disciplines: Dance (Ethnic/Folk, Classical and Contemporary Spanish Dance, Folkloric, Flamenco) | Asking fee: $13,000-$25,000.

Jamie Adkins— “A Fool’s Errand,” Agence Station Bleue, Exhibit 114 World renowned clown, juggler, and comic acrobat Jamie Adkins stumbles onstage, desperately trying to become the man he imagines himself to be. In his new show, “A Fool’s Errand,” Adkins uses his unique blend of circus arts, acrobatic skill, and unguarded physical comedy to explore the what-ifs along the path of life, accompanied by a charismatic tuba player. With deftly skillfully masters the art of tricks and comedy, and strikes the heart of young and old alike. | Disciplines:awkward juggling Variety performances (Circus, Family/Young and falsely Audience) flimsy balancing | Asking fee: acts See on agent a slack. wire, Jamie Adkins

The Okee Dokee Brothers, Dandelion Artists, Exhibit 810 Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander have been exploring the outdoors together since they were kids. Now, as the Grammy-winning family music act The Okee Dokee Brothers, they write songs to encourage kids and families to get outside and get creative. With songs written under wide- of their Americana folk music.| Disciplines: Music (Family/Young Audience, Folk) | Asking fee: $4,500-$6,000open skies and. harmonies fine-tuned around the campfire, the natural world is at the heart

Friday, September 6, 2019

TIME ARTIST/ENSEMBLE REPRESENTATION | EXHIBIT 6:40 p.m. The World of Magic Exhibit 509 Sponsored Showcase 7:00 p.m. Music City Hit-Makers Exhibit 428 7:20 p.m. Bridge+Wolak Duo Cadenza Artists | Exhibit 218/220A 7:40 p.m. Las Cafeteras awesome company | Exhibit 702 8:00 p.m. Gina Chavez Kosson Talent | Exhibit 129 8:20 p.m. Arcis Saxophone Quartet Ariel Artists LLC | Exhibit 511 8:40 p.m. Akropolis Reed Quintet Ariel Artists LLC | Exhibit 511 9:00 p.m. Step Afrika! General Arts Touring | Exhibit 418 5

The World of Magic, Exhibit 509 Sponsored showcase We succeed in bringing in all three generations at once, who then explore the Performing Arts introduce your unreached community to the theater in a delightful, artistic, and impactful way. Center to find other shows and programs of interest to each of their tastes. It’s the perfect way to Fun, engaging, mysterious, and whimsical… our show makes families smile together while promotingIn that way, a we love are for fulfilling the arts. our | Disciplines: purpose to Variety create (Magic/Illusion)beautiful moments | Asking that connect fee: $8,000-$12,000 generations..

Music City Hit-Makers, Exhibit 428 SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASES Music City Hit-Makers fuses two things uniquely American—the songwriter and symphony pops. Featuring award-winning Nashville songwriters, “The Songs, Their Stories, A Symphony” is part storytelling, part comedy, and most of all, unforgettable acoustic performances of sixteen #1 radio hits with a symphonic twist! Music City Hit-Makers have played over 60 inspiring shows in 20 different states with no signs of slowing down. In addition, their debut EP, Songs & Symphony, was released June 4, 2019. | Disciplines: Music (Country, Orchestral, Popular) | Asking fee: See agent.

Bridge+Wolak Duo, Cadenza Artists, Exhibit 218/220A Playing digital accordion & clarinet, stage banter and stand-up comedy sets this pair of musicians apart from other ensembles, along with a chameleon-like ability to morph from one genre to another. The Bridge+Wolak Duo offers unpretentious and engaging shows that are challenging, yet familiar. Their showcase program includes a baroque violin partita, a jazz tune, and a Brazilian samba, all uniquely re-imagined for the 21st century. | Disciplines: Music (Classical, Folk, Jazz/Blues, Rock, World), Variety (Comedy) | Asking fee: See agent.

Las Cafeteras, awesome company, Exhibit 702 Las Cafeteras create a vibrant musical fusion with a unique East LA sound and positive message. Their Afro-Mexican rhythms and rhymes deliver inspiring lyrics that document stories of a community seeking love and justice in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. Using traditional Son Jarocho instruments like the jarana, requinto, quijada (donkey jawbone), and tarima (a wooden platform), Las Cafeteras sing in English, Spanish, and Spanglish. | Disciplines: Music (Family/ Young Audience, Folk, Roots/Traditional, World) | Asking fee: See agent.

Gina Chavez, Kosson Talent, Exhibit 129 Gina Chavez is a 12-time Austin Music Award winner whose bilingual, pan-Latin sound embodies the true meaning of “America.” Her high-energy concerts take audiences on a journey tracing her Latin roots from Austin to Argentina, El Salvador, and beyond. Backed by a four-piece band, she performs a passionate collection of songs traversing cumbia, rumba, soul, and pop that have earned more than 800,000 views on her NPR Tiny Desk and landed her an hour-long PBS special, now airing nationwide. Gina tours internationally as a cultural ambassador with the U.S. State Department and runs Niñas Arriba, a college fund she co-founded with her wife for young women in gang-dominated El Salvador. | Disciplines: Music (Folk, R&B Soul, World) | Asking fee: See agent. 6

Arcis Saxophone Quartet, Ariel Artists LLC, Exhibit 511 Since its international debut at Moscow’s Great Hall of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Munich’s Arcis Saxophone Quartet has taken the world’s stages by storm, including the Berlin Philharmonie, London’s Wigmore Hall, the Luxembourg Philharmonie, on tours of South America and the Middle East, and in 2018, their United States debut. Known for it’s captivating stage presence and compelling, masterful musicianship, the Arcis will perform today works by Ferenc Farkas, George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, and Philippe Geiss. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Contemporary Classical) | Asking fee: See agent.

Akropolis Reed Quintet, Ariel Artists LLC, Exhibit 511 seven-time national prize-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet has a proven record of programmatic Performing in venues ranging from concert halls and schools to office buildings and parks, the and infectious chemistry, both of which are on display during their annual music immersion festivalimagination in Detroit, and flexibility. Together Their We Sound. concerts Their demonstrate showcase featuresthe ensemble’s the music diverse of living repertoire composer Marc Mellits alongside arrangements of Nina Simone and George Gershwin. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Contemporary Classical) | Asking fee: See agent.

Step Afrika!, General Arts Touring, Exhibit 418 to promoting stepping beyond its traditional African-American audience and makes connections betweenAs the first stepping, professional South company African dance in the styles, world anddedicated other movement to stepping, practices. Step Afrika! Step is Afrika! committed is a recipient of a 2019 Production Grant from the prestigious National Dance Project to support the creation and touring of its new work, “Drumfolk.” Our showcase features one of Step Afrika!’s most celebrated works, “Wade.” | Disciplines: Dance (Ethnic/Folk) | Asking fee: See agent. 7 Independent Showcasing All events take place at the Hilton Minneapolis, except where noted. Listings received by July 18, 2019 are printed here exactly as they were received. Download the app for the most up-to-date information. The app allows you to browse by showcase time and search for specific artists. Wednesday, September 4, 2019

A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 SE Main St TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. WoolsMGMT Happy Hour and Showcase 37

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8:30 p.m.–8:45 p.m. Doug Wood, Guitarist 23

8:55 p.m.–9:10 p.m. Tom Crean: Tales of Discovering Antarctica with 36 Shackleton & Scott

9:20 p.m.–9:35 p.m. The OK Factor 35

9:45 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Lawler + Fadoul 28 INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES

10:10 p.m.–10:25 p.m. Claudia Nygaard 22

10:35 p.m.–10:50 p.m. The OK Factor 35

11:00 p.m.–11:15 p.m. Lawler + Fadoul 28

11:25 p.m.–11:40 p.m. Doug Wood, Guitarist 23

11:45 p.m.–midnight NYC3 30 WEDNESDAY

11:50 p.m.–midnight Claudia Nygaard 22

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8:30 p.m.–8:45 p.m. Alexander Boldachev 17

9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m. Churchill: Randy Otto 22

10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. Animal Engine Theatre Company—Petunia and Chicken 18

Icehouse, 2528 Nicollet Ave TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30 p.m.–10:15 p.m. Royal Wood 31 8

Marquette 1-2 TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:30 p.m.–8:55 p.m. The Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 35

9:00 p.m.–9:25 p.m. The Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 35

10:10 p.m.–10:35 p.m. The Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 35

10:45 p.m.–11:10 p.m. The Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 35

11:20 p.m.–11:45 p.m. The Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 35

Marquette 4-7 TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:30 p.m.–8:50 p.m. Debby Boone 23

9:00 p.m.–9:20 p.m. The Killer Vees Present: Killer Country 34

9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m. Zeppo 37

10:00 p.m.–10:20 p.m. Beauty Slap 19

10:30 p.m.–10:50 p.m. Debby Boone 23

11:00 p.m.–11:20 p.m. The Killer Vees Present: Killer Country 34

11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m. Zeppo 37

Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:30 p.m.–midnight Four Mortals & Friends “Fill Your Season” Showcase 25

8:30 p.m.–8:45 p.m. Dolly Patsy Loretta: Legendary Ladies of Country Music 23

8:50 p.m.–9:10 p.m. Songs & Stories of Neil Diamond featuring Jack Wright 32

9:15 p.m.–9:35 p.m. The Jason Bishop Show 34

9:40 p.m.–9:55 p.m. RUNA 31

10:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m. Eleanor Dubinsky 24

10:20 p.m.–10:40 p.m. The Modern Gentlemen 35

10:45 p.m.–11:05 p.m. In The Spirit of Lennon, Love is the Answer 26 featuring Drew Harrison

11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m. Sultans of String 33

11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m. Doolin 23

11:50 p.m.–midnight The Celtic Tenors 33 9

Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:30 p.m.–8:45 p.m. Christiaan Smith 21

8:50 p.m.–9:10 p.m. Melody as Barbra Streisand 29

9:10 p.m.–9:25 p.m. “Arlin” Pop, Funk and World Music Quintet 18

9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m. Jason Farnham—America’s Funniest Piano Player 27

9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m. Folk Legacy Trio 25

10:10 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Chicago Dance Crash 20

10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. The New York Tenors 35

10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m. Peter, Paul & Mary Remembered 30

11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m. Spidey: Mentalist Extraordinaire 33

11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m. Derek Evans 23

11:50 p.m.–midnight North Wind (formerly Veserium) 30

Symphony I TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

8:50 p.m.–9:05 p.m. Calle Sur & Tropicante 20 INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES 9:10 p.m.–9:25 p.m. Churchill: A one-man play by Andrew Edlin 21

9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m. Jonathan Gillard Daly in An Evening of Carly Sandburg 28

9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m. The Small Glories 35

10:10 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Fancifool! with Ananda Bena-Weber 24

10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. Sugar and the Mint 33 WEDNESDAY 10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m. Sugar and the Mint 33

11:10 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Bette Davis Ain’t For Sissies 19

11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m. Duo Sequenza 23

Symphony III TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:20 p.m.–9:35 p.m. The Celtic Tenors 33

9:45 p.m.–10:05 p.m. Jason Lyle Black 27 10

Thursday, September 5, 2019

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9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m. America’s Sweethearts: Vintage Vocal Trio 18

9:45 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Shades of Buble: A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Buble 32

10:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m. Side by Side: A Vocal Variety Duo 32

10:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Carole’s Kings: The World’s First All-Male Carole King Tribute 20

10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. Love is a Rose: Celebrating the Music of Linda Ronstadt 28

10:45 p.m.–11:00 p.m. NYC3 30

10:45 p.m.–11:00 p.m. The Four C Notes: Recreating the Music of 34 Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

11:00 p.m.–11:15 p.m. How Sweet It Is! Steve Leslie sings James Taylor 26

11:15 p.m.–11:30 p.m. The Judy Carmichael Trio: Swing Time! 34

11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m. Carole’s Kings: The World’s First All-Male Carole King Tribute 20

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9:30 p.m.–9:40 p.m. Minneapolis Guitar Quartet 29

9:45 p.m.–9:55 p.m. Westbound Situation 37

10:00 p.m.–10:10 p.m. Yang and Olivia 37

10:15 p.m.–10:25 p.m. Altius Quartet 18

10:30 p.m.–10:40 p.m. Minneapolis Guitar Quartet 29

10:45 p.m.–10:55 p.m. Westbound Situation 37

11:00 p.m.–11:10 p.m. Altius Quartet 18

11:15 p.m.–11:25 p.m. Westbound Situation 37

11:30 p.m.–11:40 p.m. Minneapolis Guitar Quartet 29

11:45 p.m.–11:55 p.m. Altius Quartet 18

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9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m. Emmet Cahill 24

9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m. Daniel Kelly—Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song 22

10:10 p.m.–10:25 p.m. “Magic & Mystery”—Mat LaVore 28

10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. Animal Engine Theatre Company—Petunia and Chicken 18

11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m. Eleanor Dubinsky 24

11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m. Celtic Magic: An Evening of Irish Grand Illusion 20 11

Duluth TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m. Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters 22

9:45 p.m.–10:00 p.m. One Voice: The Music of Barry Manilow 30

10:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m. Tapestry Unraveled: A Tribute to Carole King 33

10:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m. The HillBenders present “WhoGrass” 34

10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters 22

10:45 p.m.–11:00 p.m. One Voice: The Music of Barry Manilow 30

11:00 p.m.–11:15 p.m. 80s Night Out 17

11:15 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Tapestry Unraveled: A Tribute to Carole King 33

11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m. Daniel Martin: Magician 23

11:45 p.m.–midnight 80s Night Out 17

First Avenue & 7th Street Entry, 701 N 1st Ave TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30 p.m.–midnight WoolsMGMT Presents: Chris Koza, Kaleena Miller 37 & Her Crooked Heart INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES Icehouse, 2528 Nicollet Ave TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30 p.m.–10:15 p.m. Royal Wood 31

Marquette 1-2 TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:40 p.m.–10:05 p.m. The Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 35

10:15 p.m.–10:40 p.m. The Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 35

10:45 p.m.–11:10 p.m. The Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 35

11:20 p.m.–11:45 p.m. The Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience 35 THURSDAY Marquette 4-7 TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m. I Am, He Said 26

10:00 p.m.–10:20 p.m. The Reminders 35

10:30 p.m.–10:50 p.m. Beauty Slap 19

11:00 p.m.–11:20 p.m. I Am, He Said 26

11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m. The Reminders 35 12

Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30 p.m.–midnight Four Mortals & Friends “Fill Your Season” Showcase 25

9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m. Mike Super—Magic & Illusion 29

9:55 p.m.–10:15 p.m. Dallas String Quartet Electric 22

10:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Leahy 28

10:40 p.m.–10:55 p.m. The Way Down Wanderers 36

11:00 p.m.–11:20 p.m. Rhythmic Circus—Holiday Shuffle 31

Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m. Jason Farnham—America’s Funniest Piano Player 27

10:10 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Chicago Dance Crash 20

10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. The New York Tenors 35

10:50 p.m.–11:10 p.m. Isn’t It A Lively Day...Anna Lively Celebrates Doris Day 26

11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m. Beginnings: A Chicago Celebration 19

11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m. Spidey: Mentalist Extraordinaire 33

11:50 p.m.–midnight Babes of Broadway 19

Symphony I TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m. Churchill: A one-man play by Andrew Edlin 21

10:10 p.m.–10:25 p.m. Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Terror!—NYC Actor Joshua Kane 24

10:25 p.m.–10:45 p.m. Borders of the Mind—The Psychic Powers Show for the Whole 19 Family!—Mentalist Joshua Kane

10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m. Churchill: A one-man play by Andrew Edlin 21

11:10 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Fancifool! Sex Edition! 24

11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m. Bettman & Halpin 19

Symphony III TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m. Broadway Tonite Live! 20

9:55 p.m.–10:15 p.m. Sarge—Comedian, Singer & Piano Savant 32

10:20 p.m.–10:40 p.m. Tom Crean: Tales of Discovering Antarctica with Shackleton & Scott 36

10:45 p.m.–11:05 p.m. 7 Bridges Band 17

Tek Box Theater at the Cowles Center for Dance, 528 Hennepin Ave TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. Twin Cities Dance 36 13

Friday, September 6, 2019

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9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m. The Judy Carmichael Trio: Swing Time! 34

9:45 p.m.–10:00 p.m. The Four C Notes: Recreating the Music of 34 Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

10:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m. America’s Sweethearts: Vintage Vocal Trio 18

10:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Shades of Buble: A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Buble 32

10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. A Band Called Honalee: The Music of 17 Peter, Paul & Mary and Friends

11:00 p.m.–11:15 p.m. How Sweet It Is! Steve Leslie sings James Taylor 26

11:15 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Side by Side: A Vocal Variety Duo 32

11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m. Love is a Rose: Celebrating the Music of Linda Ronstadt 28

11:45 p.m.–midnight A Band Called Honalee: The Music of 17 Peter, Paul & Mary and Friends

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TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE # INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES

9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m. Jodi Beach—Unforgettable: Songs & Stories from 27 The Great American Songbook

9:55 p.m.–10:10 p.m. HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr 26

10:20 p.m.–10:40 p.m. Jodi Beach—Unforgettable: Songs & Stories from 27 The Great American Songbook

10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m. HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr 26

11:15 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Jodi Beach—Unforgettable: Songs & Stories from 27 The Great American Songbook

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10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. Emmet Cahill 24

10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m. Chicago Harp Quartet 21

11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m. Churchill: Randy Otto 22 FRIDAY

Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet Mall TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

10:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Champagne Confetti featuring Aby Wolf 20 14

Duluth TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m. Christiaan Smith 21

9:55 p.m.–10:10 p.m. Empire Trio (formerly O Sole Trio) 24

10:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Uptown Girls 36

10:35 p.m.–10:50 p.m. Royal Wood 31

10:55 p.m.–11:10 p.m. Empire Trio (formerly O Sole Trio) 24

11:15 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Uptown Girls 36

11:35 p.m.–11:50 p.m. Babes of Broadway 19

11:55 p.m.–midnight Celtic Magic: An Evening of Irish Grand Illusion 20

First Avenue Club, 701 1st Ave N TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Purple Veins—A tribute to Prince! 30

Marquette 1-2 TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30 p.m.–midnight MOJO’s Annual AMW SuperShowcase 29

9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m. Jillann Gabrielle/Paradise Playhouse 27

9:45 p.m.–10:05 p.m. An Nuo 18

10:25 p.m.–10:45 p.m. MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies 29

10:45 p.m.–11:05 p.m. An Nuo 18

11:20 p.m.–11:40 p.m. Rhonda Badonda: The Adventures of a Girl with a 31 Pain in Her Brain—Solo Show

11:40 p.m.–11:55 p.m. Rockstar Roadshow 31

Marquette 4-7 TIME ARTIST SHOWCASE PAGE #

9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m. 7,000 Miles to Midtown 17

10:00 p.m.–10:20 p.m. The Brat Pack Radio Supershow! 33

10:30 p.m.–10:50 p.m. Chris Mann 21

11:00 p.m.–11:20 p.m. 7,000 Miles to Midtown 17

11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m. The Brat Pack Radio Supershow! 33 15

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9:30 p.m.–midnight Four Mortals & Friends “Fill Your Season” Showcase 25

9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m. Jason Hudy—mesmerizing magic 27

9:55 p.m.–10:15 p.m. PUSH Physical Theatre 30

10:20 p.m.–10:35 p.m. The Everly Set 34

10:40 p.m.–10:55 p.m. Farewell Angelina 25

11:00 p.m.–11:20 p.m. Here Comes the Sun 26

11:25 p.m.–11:45 p.m. Fleetwood Mask 25

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9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m. Isn’t It A Lively Day...Anna Lively Celebrates Doris Day 26

9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m. Chicago Tap Theatre 21

10:10 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Chicago Dance Crash 20

10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. SHARP Dance Company 32

10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m. Mike Delamont—God is a Scottish Drag Queen 29 INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m. Chris Funk The Wonderist—Redefining Wonder 21

11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m. Chicago Tap Theatre 21

11:50 p.m.–midnight Solomon Jaye 32

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9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m. Calle Sur & Tropicante 20

9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m. Churchill: A one-man play by Andrew Edlin 21

10:10 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Fancifool! with Ananda Bena-Weber 24

10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. Those Were The Days / starring William Florian 36

10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m. Churchill: A one-man play by Andrew Edlin 21

11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m. Matheatre 28

11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m. Claudia Nygaard 22 FRIDAY 16

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9:55 p.m.–10:15 p.m. Sarge—Comedian, Singer & Piano Savant 32

10:45 p.m.–11:05 p.m. Jason Lyle Black 27

11:35 p.m.–midnight Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute 31

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7 Bridges Band, Alkahest Artists & Attractions, Inc., Exhibit 815

Thursday, September 5, 10:45 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Symphony III 7 Bridges Band delivers a stunningly accurate tribute to the music of The Eagles, now with a few new faces. Using no backing tracks or harmonizers, 7 Bridges faithfully re-creates the experience of an Eagles concert…note for note. Each show features one brilliant hit single after another. The perfect blend of songs, musicianship, and onstage

2006. | Disciplines: Music (Rock, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent. charisma has earned 7 Bridges their glowing reputation as one of the finest tribute acts in the country, touring since 7,000 Miles to Midtown, Rockhouse Productions, Exhibit 302

Friday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.–11:20 p.m., Marquette 4-7 A Musical Memoir By Tony Nominated Actor J. ROBERT SPENCER Broadway veteran J. Robert Spencer (Jersey boys, Next to Normal, Side Show, The Midtown Men) travels down life’s highway sharing hilarious stories and timeless music from growing up in Texas through his journey of 7,000 or so miles to starring roles in some of Broadway’s biggest hits! Hear memorable songs from roles he originated along with Broadway and pop classics that he has performed all over the world. Available for residency. | Disciplines: Music (Popular), Theater (Musical Theater) | Asking fee: See agent.

80s Night Out, Lisa Rock Entertainment, Exhibit 518

Thursday, September 5, 11:00 p.m.–11:15 p.m. and 11:45 p.m.–midnight, Duluth INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES Powerhouse vocalists Lisa Rock (national touring show Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters) and Melissa Minyard (Broadway’s original production of Les Miserables) front a four-piece band and bring your favorite 80s hits back to life. www.80snightout.com | Disciplines: Music (Popular) | Asking fee: $5,000-$10,000.

A Band Called Honalee: The Music of Peter, Paul & Mary and Friends, EPIC Arts Management, LLC, Exhibit 110

Friday, September 6, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. and 11:45 p.m.–midnight, Conrad A Get ready to sing along to “Puff The Magic Dragon” when A Band Called Honalee makes a triumphant return to AMW! Inspired by the music and legacy of Peter, Paul and Mary, this modern-day folk trio revitalizes the 1960s folk movement with crowd favorites like “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” and other favorites by Bob Dylan, The Mamas and the Papas, Joni Mitchell, and more. Now in its 8th year, A Band Called Honalee is ready to bring its high energy show to your audiences! | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent.

Alexander Boldachev, Kirschner Creative Artists, Exhibit 610

Wednesday, September 4, 8:30 p.m.–8:45 p.m., Conrad D Alexander Boldachev, internationally recognized musician, composer, improviser, and master teacher and one of the most sought after harpists worldwide. Last year he performed in 20 countries and carries an intense concert schedule. Now coming to North America. He is heralded for building new audiences due to his diverse repertoire & work on the electric Delta Harp . Hear him play music diverse selections from Chopin to Queen. Available for recitals, guest soloist & educational outreach. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Orchestral, Rock, Solo/Recital) | Asking fee: See agent. DESCRIPTIONS 18

Altius Quartet, Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates, Exhibit 141

Thursday, September 5, 10:15 p.m.–10:25 p.m., 11:00 p.m.–11:10 p.m., and 11:45 p.m.–11:55 p.m., Conrad C Hailed as rich and captivating, the Colorado-based Altius Quartet has garnered an international reputation and attracts audiences with their energy and charisma. Through specially curated programs to appeal to any audience, Altius embraces the diversity within each unique community. Concerts showcase traditional quartet repertoire alongside exciting arrangements of popular tunes. Works to be performed by Janacek and Mendelssohn, and an arrangement of the Pulp Fiction theme song “Misirlou.” | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Experimental/New Work, Popular, World) | Asking fee: $4,500-$8,000.

America’s Sweethearts: Vintage Vocal Trio, EPIC Arts Management, LLC, Exhibit 110

Thursday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 10:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m., Conrad A America loved the sounds of female close-harmony groups even before The Andrews Sisters made “Bei Mir Bist Du Schon” popular in 1937. But audiences will hear those vintage songs with fresh ears when AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS take the stage in their vibrant, time-honored show! With selections from the Great American Songbook, 1950s pop, and jazz, AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS charms audiences of all ages… all with a slice of old- fashioned fun! | Disciplines: Music (Cabaret, Popular) | Asking fee: See agent.

An Nuo, An Nuo Spiritual Dance & Art, Exhibit 340

Friday, September 6, 9:45 p.m.–10:05 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Marquette 1-2 An Nuo creates the Spiritual Dance Art, which is a new art form, integrate dance therapy, meditation and principles of ballet, contemporary, modern and Chinese dances. ICEBERG is a new work/project about universal spirit which addresses global warming/ climate change. An Nuo got inspirations from Alaska,during more than 100 minutes art work, include 10 different pieces which presents various topics, emotions, dance elements. You will experience, magical, brave, funny, peaceful, beautiful. | Disciplines: Dance (Spiritual) | Asking fee: See agent.

Animal Engine Theatre Company—Petunia and Chicken, Animal Engine Theatre Company, Exhibit 733B

Wednesday, September 4, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m., Conrad D and Thursday, September 5, 10:30 p.m.– 10:45 p.m., Conrad D Inspired by the works of Willa Cather, “Petunia and Chicken” is a 4 time award winning play for audiences of all ages that brings to life a heartwarming, funny and thrilling story of immigration and love on the turn-of-the-century prairie. Performed by just two actors and a violinist in Animal Engine’s unique physical style, they create sprawling hard to beat.” -The Washington Post. | Disciplines: Music (Folk), Theater (Experimental/New Work, Family/Young Audience)fields of wheat, | Asking rain-soaked fee: $2,500-$5,000 kisses and. more with just their bodies, a few props and folk song. “This show will be

“Arlin” Pop, Funk and World Music Quintet, Patricia Alberti Performing Artists Mgt, Exhibit 837

Wednesday, September 4, 9:10 p.m.–9:25 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G Multilingual, cross genre original music you can chant along with, strong melodic and harmonic components, beautiful lyrics; passionate performances…Cuban American versatile, multi talented singer, songwriter and self

Arlin has a show that breaks all standards of monotony, presenting a true journey throughout music generations andtough cultures. instrumentalist Her 5 pieces Arlin band displays add topinfluences of the line from m funk,| Disciplines: soul, jazz Music and (Jazz/Blues,world music. Popular, Fresh, dynamic World) | andAsking energetic, fee: See agent. 19

Babes of Broadway, Live Arts and Attractions, Exhibit 209

Thursday, September 5, 11:50 p.m.–midnight, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G, and Friday, September 6, 11:35 p.m.–11:50 p.m., Duluth Babes of Broadway is a dynamic, one-of-a-kind tribute to the female pioneers of the “Great White Way.” Featuring a powerhouse all-female cast of 8 singers and dancers, this brand-new show merges the music, dance, and style of the past with the fresh talent of today! The cast of Babes of Broadway features some of best and brightest rising stars in the world of musical theatre, Broadway and live entertainment. | Disciplines: Music (Popular), Theater (Musical Theater) | Asking fee: See agent.

Beauty Slap, Dow Artists, Inc., Exhibit 108

Wednesday, September 4, 10:00 p.m.–10:20 p.m., and Thursday, September 5, 10:30 p.m.–10:50 p.m., Marquette 4-7 man groove unit, Beauty Slap. The funky genre-bending band, recently named best jazz band in Pittsburgh by City Paper,What do combines you get thewhen sounds you combine of big band four brass, classically modern trained electronica, horn players and old with school a fresh funk, young resulting DJ? The in anpremier irresistible five- urge to dance and have the time of your life. Welcome to future-brass-thunder-funk. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Experimental/New Work, Family/Young Audience, Jazz/Blues, R&B Soul, World) | Asking fee: See agent.

Beginnings: A Chicago Celebration, G.L. Berg Entertainment, Exhibit 231

Thursday, September 5, 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G Beginnings is the premier tribute to the music of the band Chicago. With over 15 years of performances, this 7-member band, made up of world-class, Grammy nominated musicians, is recognized by both the industry and the original artist as the most precise replication of the original Chicago concert experience. Beginnings is a family friendly musical event that embraces the audience and takes them on an audio and visual journey of hits from three

decades of Chicago’s career. | Disciplines: Music (Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent. INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES

Bette Davis Ain’t For Sissies, Exhibit 133A

Wednesday, September 4, 11:10 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Symphony I BETTE DAVIS AIN’T FOR SISSIES smash hit at The Invisible Theater in Tucson, delight at Tobin Center PAC & success at Clayton Opera House NY. BDAFS is a 90-minute up close & personal conversation with the two-time Oscar winning, Bette Davis. Its the night of the 1939 Oscars, LA Times LEAKS the winners early, the bold &

Disciplines: Theater (One-person Shows) | Askingdefiant fee:DAVIS See decides agent. to LEAVE the Oscars. An independent woman much ahead of her time, witness Bette’s most defining moments as a tenacious star fighting her way to the top!!! | Bettman & Halpin, Siegel Artist Management, Exhibit 325/323A

Thursday, September 5, 11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m., Symphony I Nationally touring and award-winning duo Bettman & Halpin (Stephanie Bettman & Luke Halpin) perform a fresh, yet enduring combination of Americana, folk, and bluegrass. Perfectly blending Bettman’s Joan Baez-esque vocals original, heartfelt music with unmatched skill and joy. The duo also incorporates masterful storytelling, inviting audiencesand exquisite along fiddle on vibrantplaying journey.with Halpin’s | Disciplines: adept musicality Music (Folk, on Roots/Traditional), mandolin, fiddle, and Variety guitar, (Adult the duo Audience) executes | Asking their fee: $3,000-$6,700.

Borders of the Mind—The Psychic Powers Show for the Whole Family!—Mentalist Joshua Kane, Joshua Kane/Wild Baboo Productions LLC, Exhibit 425

Thursday, September 5, 10:25 p.m.–10:45 p.m., Symphony I Can he read your mind? With warmth & charm, NYC Mentalist, Joshua Kane leads audiences through dazzling with special abilities who will successfully project their thoughts & tap the power of their intuition. An amazing demonstrations of the powers of the mind. Discover your inner superhero as Kane identifies audience members interactive performance where entire audiences experience simultaneous telepathy & witness dazzling feats of lie DESCRIPTIONS detection & psychic phenomena. Ask about our promo campaign. | Disciplines: Theater (One-person Shows), Variety (Comedy, Magic/Illusion, New Vaudeville), Dance (Family/Young Audience) | Asking fee: See agent. 20

Broadway Tonite Live!, Exhibit 433B

Thursday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., Symphony III Broadway Tonite Live! Your ticket to Broadway, consisting of a multi talented cast direct from the Broadway stage. We will sing and dance our way into your hearts with the greatest hits of Broadway! Exquisite voices, dynamic choreoraphy and dazzling costumes! A must see! Showcasing at Symphony 111-2nd Fl, Thurs.Sept 5th, 9:30-9:50pm Visit booth #433B Mara Joyce & Michael San Giovanni [email protected] www. broadwaytonite.com | Disciplines: Theater (Musical Theater) | Asking fee: See agent.

Calle Sur & Tropicante, Cadence Arts Network, Inc., Exhibit 700

Wednesday, September 4, 8:50 p.m.–9:05 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m., Symphony I “Calle Sur” brings to life the rich diversity of Latin American music, challenges cultural and ethnic preconceptions, and lifts spirits with the sheer energy and beauty of their performances. “Tropicante” plays a happy mix of Latin dance music. Both ensembles are members of the Artes Latinas consortium (www.artes-latinas.com), and their combined showcase will give you a taste of what Artes Latinas can provide, both in terms of performances and bilingual community engagement (English/Spanish). | Disciplines: Music (World) | Asking fee: $2,000-$5,000.

Carole’s Kings: The World’s First All-Male Carole King Tribute, EPIC Arts Management, LLC, Exhibit 110

Thursday, September 5, 10:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Conrad A

Carole King tribute. With lush orchestrations from the same team as Broadway’s BEAUTIFUL and a cast of three incrediblyNEW TO AMW! talented An iconicNew York singer-songwriter stage veterans gets(one a of brand-new whom plays sound live pianoin CAROLE’S throughout KINGS, the the show), world’s CAROLE’S first all-male KINGS is a dynamic act jam-packed with chart-topping sensations such as “The Locomotion,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” “Natural Woman,” and many more. Flexible band sizes available. | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent.

Celtic Magic: An Evening of Irish Grand Illusion, Celtic Magic, Exhibit 344

Thursday, September 5, 11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Conrad D, and Friday, September 6, 11:55 p.m.–midnight, Duluth Illusionists Daniel GreenWolf & Bella combine exciting stage magic with the beauty of Celtic Culture and highlight the strength of the human spirit. This is a high-energy mixture of storytelling, interactive comedy, daredevilry, and amazing illusions suitable for audiences of all ages. The roots of Celtic Magic may be Irish, but the message of embracing your strangeness and honoring your past connects with all audiences at all times. | Disciplines: Variety (Magic/Illusion) | Asking fee: See agent.

Champagne Confetti featuring Aby Wolf, WoolsMGMT, Exhibit 341

Friday, September 6, 10:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet Mall RSVP at booth 341 or [email protected]; show is also open to the public. Aby Wolf is a vocalist & composer who frequently collaborates with artists across the genres of hip hop, R&B,

Fitzgerald Theater, Orchestra Hall, First Ave), and was named “Best Female Vocalist” & “Artist of the Year” by Cityelectronic, Pages. rock,Champagne jazz, & experimentalConfetti is an 11music. member She performs ensemble at including some of Minnesota’sstrings, vocals, finest percussion, venues (Walker and electronics Art Center, blending pop & R&B with jazz & chamber music. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Experimental/New Work, Jazz/Blues, R&B Soul) | Asking fee: See agent.

Chicago Dance Crash, Exhibit 112

Wednesday, September 4, 10:10 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 10:10 p.m.–10:30 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 10:10 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G The Midwest’s premiere hip hop/contemporary dance company will be performing excerpts of their new touring is Crash’s newest touring show capitalizing off of a successful run of 2017’s “Bricklayers of Oz” winning the ‘Most Inventiveshow “Lil PineNew Nut,” Work a ofhip the hop Year’ take award on “The from Adventures Dance Magazine. of Pinocchio”... The showcase a grown-up will show also fit include for children. freestyle The breakdance production Disciplines: Dance (Modern/Contemporary, Hip Hop) | Asking fee: $9,000-$15,000. elements specific to each evening. | 21

Chicago Harp Quartet, Goodman Artists, Exhibit 602

Friday, September 6, 10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Conrad D Foreign Favorites for Four Chicago Harp Quartet—Four of America’s top harpists come together in the World’s leading harp quartet. These four virtuosi have been dazzling audiences from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center for the past 7 years. Sample a performance of audience favorites including selections from Carmen, Listz’s Hungarian Rhapsody, traditional British Christmas Carols and the popular Tico Tico! “Unique. Rare. Fascination. Heavenly.” -Bob Saar, The Hawk Eye | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Solo/Recital) | Asking fee: See agent.

Chicago Tap Theatre, Siegel Artist Management, Exhibit 325/323A

Friday, September 6, 9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G Chicago Tap Theatre is proud to present three excerpts from its popular touring program, Sweet Tap Chicago. The synergy of tap dance and live music make this production a rare theatrical experience. Smooth vocals are intricately woven throughout complimenting the dancing, that in turn, contributes percussively to the music. Sweet Tap Chicago includes works set to the music of Sam Cooke, Herbie Hanckock, Chaka Kahn and more. | Disciplines: Music (Jazz/Blues), Dance (Ethnic/Folk) | Asking fee: $15,000.

Chris Funk The Wonderist—Redefining Wonder, MPI Talent Agency, Exhibit 105

Friday, September 6, 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G Chris Funk’s REDEFINING WONDER combines MAGIC and LIVE MUSIC! An engaging and visceral multimedia comedy magic show experience. Presenting a violin concerto and a guitar loop recorded live on stage has put this show into a league of its own. The live-feed camera and interactive videos bring audiences up onstage and into the action. NBC’s America’s Got Talent, CW’s Fool Us and FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen. Chris Funk has performed at Tropicana and Planet Hollywood casinos. 24 theatres booked in 19/20. | Disciplines: Theater (One-person Shows), Variety (Comedy, Magic/Illusion) | Asking fee: See agent. INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES Chris Mann, ICM Partners, Exhibit 319

Friday, September 6, 10:30 p.m.–10:50 p.m., Marquette 4-7 Chris Mann: From Gershwin to Gaga Celebrating the Tony Bennett Songbook Join Chris Mann for an evening celebrating the long and diverse career a living legend. From American Songbook and Broadway classics to Lady Gaga hits, Tony Bennett’s music reaches every generation and proves that, truly, “Love is Here to Stay.” Chris Mann rose to fame on NBC’s The Voice. He then starred in two PBS concert specials and starred as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera for 700 performances. | Disciplines: Music (Cabaret, Jazz/Blues, Popular, Rock), Theater (Musical Theater) | Asking fee: See agent.

Christiaan Smith, Ultra Artists, Exhibit 505

Wednesday, September 4, 8:30 p.m.–8:45 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G, and Friday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m., Duluth “Come Fly With Us” is a modern take on some of the coolest and most iconic songs of any generation. Christiaan Smith, yes, with two “A’s,” fresh off a Broadway tour and a classical show at Carnegie Hall, brings new energy to songs like “Wee Small Hours” and “Luck Be A Lady.” Inspired by sounds Sinatra didn’t live to hear, Christiaan treats you to some of the most savvy performances these songs have seen in years. Raise a glass with us today as we celebrate the gold of yesterday, with a twist. | Disciplines: Music (Cabaret, Family/Young Audience, Jazz/Blues, Popular, R&B Soul) | Asking fee: $2,000+.

Churchill: A one-man play by Andrew Edlin, Churchill One-Man Play by Andrew Edlin, Exhibit 839

Wednesday, September 4, 9:10 p.m.–9:25 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m. and 10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Friday, September 6, 9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m. and 10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Symphony I The one-man play CHURCHILL, sampled in the simply staged showcase, shares an intimate experience with the legendary British Prime Minister: a taste of his wartime courage, his soaring oratory, his wicked wit, and the tragedy

of his father. British-born Andrew Edlin wrote and has performed the 90 minute play for 23 years, with outreach to DESCRIPTIONS schools, college, or community. The showcase has a few sound effects; a phone, a microphone, a radio, a brandy glass, and a cigar! Unique and very popular show | Disciplines: Theater (General, One-person Shows) | Asking fee: See agent. 22

Churchill: Randy Otto, Brad Simon Organization, Inc., Exhibit 200

Wednesday, September 4, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Conrad D “Randy Otto is to Winston Churchill as Hal Holbrook is to Mark Twain,” says Tim Riley Director of the National Churchill Museum. Endorsed by members of the Churchill family with over 4 decades performance, Otto’s Winston Churchill the British Lion roars to life, enthralling all ages. Choose from all original scripts: The Blitz, CEO, Man of

Media, One or Two Acts, Outreach | Disciplines: Theater (One-person Shows) | Asking fee: See agent. the Century or Painting as a Pastime, Otto as Churchill finishes with AskWinston interactive audience dialog. Multi- Claudia Nygaard, Natural Talent Booking, Exhibit 628

Wednesday, September 4, 10:10 p.m.–10:25 p.m. and 11:50 p.m.–midnight, Conrad A, and Friday, September 6, 11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m., Symphony I A charismatic performer with a quick wit, Claudia Nygaard offers up heartfelt, humorous, scrappy, and sensual songs. They are little slices of Americana sandwiched in between outlandish and irreverant monologues, and a daredevil vulnerability. Nygaard is a former music row staff songwriter, and a winner of both the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival and Tumbleweed Music Festival songwriting competitions. She has just released a new album “Lucky Girl”, and also offers a children’s show. | Disciplines: Music (Folk) | Asking fee: See agent.

Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters, Lisa Rock Entertainment, Exhibit 518

Thursday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m., Duluth Currently touring their 10-year Anniversary Tour, this unmatched Carpenters’ tribute has played near 300 shows in 39 states to sold out crowds. Featuring Lisa Rock on lead vocals with a 6-piece backing band playing all of the Carpenters’ number one hits in the original key. They also tour A Carpenter’s Christmas. www.closetoyouonline. com | Disciplines: Music (Popular) | Asking fee: $5,000-$15,000.

Dallas String Quartet Electric, Robin Klinger Entertainment LLC, Exhibit 703

Thursday, September 5, 9:55 p.m.–10:15 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Where Bach meets Bon Jovi. A fusion of classical and contemporary music on both traditional and electric strings. With the 2016 release of their fourth album “DSQ” they continue to expand their passionate following on Pandora, Spotify, and Sirius XM radio. DSQ performs intimately as a quartet with a full accompaniment of drums and guitar. DSQ has played alongside Josh Groban, Chicago, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. This is not your Grandmother’s String Quartet”—Wall Street Journal | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Jazz/Blues, Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: $11,000-$12,500.

Daniel Kelly—Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song, Goodman Artists, Exhibit 602

Thursday, September 5, 9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m., Conrad D Delighted audiences of all ages sing along to catchy, original songs with lyrics by…Shakespeare! Throughout the concert, audience members will sing along with jazz vocalist Frederick Johnson and pianist Daniel Kelly’s jazz group performing original songs based on poetry from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, Hamlet and many more! An engaging, participatory celebration of Shakespeare’s work offering an exciting new way to experience his genius. School performances & workshops also available. | Disciplines: Music (Family/Young Audience, Jazz/Blues) | Asking fee: See agent.

Daniel Martin, Captivate Talent Group, Exhibit 715

Thursday, September 5, 11:30 p.m.–11:35 p.m., Duluth Award winning, celebrity magician Daniel Martin features highlights of his new show “AWEstruck” in this exciting showcase! His original fusion of Incredible Sleight of Hand, Devious Sleight of Mind & Hilarious Sleight of Mouth has been leading to record breaking crowds worldwide. Daniel’s immersive performances are all about engaging your patrons as the magic happens WITH them not at them. Daniel recently won “Entertainer of the Year” & his magic has been featured on NETFLIX, CBS, NBC, and BBC. | Disciplines: Variety (Magic/Illusion) | Asking fee: See agent. 23

Debby Boone, Rockhouse Productions, Exhibit 302

Wednesday, September 4, 8:30 p.m.–8:50 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.–10:50 p.m., Marquette 4-7 Three time Grammy winner Debby Boone takes you on a new musical journey, singing everything from Pop music, Country, Broadway, and Jazz. With her warmth and personal style in her show, A Song For You, she seamlessly weaves in stories of her famous family and the show business royalty she has been privileged to work with. Debby her mother-in-law) and her Christmas Memories Show. | Disciplines: Music (Popular), Variety (Adult Audience) | Askingalso offers fee: SwingSee agent This. (the music of Las Vegas in the 60’s), Reflections Of Rosemary (a tribute to Rosemary Clooney,

Derek Evans, PMI: Performance Management International, LLC, Exhibit 713

Wednesday, September 4, 11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G Theodore Roosevelt—”Teddy” to the world, was the face of America for more than a generation. Powerful, preached anything he didn’t practice. Come and meet the man Owen Wister called “The most American American whoopinionated, ever lived!” and | fiercely Disciplines: loyal, Theater he fought (General) hard for | Asking ordinary fee: people, $1,500-$5,000 he held. out for high ideals, and he never

Dolly Patsy Loretta: Legendary Ladies of Country Music, The Howard Pitch Entertainment Company, Inc., Exhibit 202

Wednesday, September 4, 8:30 p.m.–8:45 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Come celebrate the catalogs of Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline & Loretta Lynn: The Legendary Ladies of Country Music and join us for an unforgettable evening of live music featuring their number one hits: I Will Always Love You, Jolene, Walking After Midnight, I Fall to Pieces, Coal Miner’s Daughter, Blue Kentucky Girl and many more. The three world class female leads are backed by 4 stellar musicians each committed to the integrity and replication of the music exactly how it was originally recorded! | Disciplines: Music (Country) | Asking fee: See agent. INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES Doolin, Essential International Artists, Exhibit 402

Wednesday, September 4, 11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Thanks to the inspiration and talent of its members, Doolin’ is currently one of the most innovative bands of the Irish music scene.Doolin’, formed in Toulouse in 2005, comprises six accomplished and eclectic musicians who have gained fame through their music. French in origin—though easily mistaken for Irish musicians—this sextet (guitar, bodhrán, violin, tin whistle, accordion/vocals, bass) brings a fresh approach to Irish music. | Disciplines: Music (A Cappella, Chamber, Classical, Experimental/New Work, Orchestral, World) | Asking fee: See agent.

Doug Wood, Guitarist, Modern Arts and Music, Exhibit 230A

Wednesday, September 4, 8:30 p.m.–8:45 p.m. and 11:25 p.m.–11:40 p.m., Conrad A fans. For nearly 20 years, Doug’s music has been featured on NPR, Commercial Radio, and even a couple spots on LateA fingerstyle Night With guitarist David thatLetterman. mixes in He’s a wry won sense awards of humor for best provides College an Instrumentalist entertaining and and engaging best Colorado show Acousticfor guitar Musician. Doug also performs separate shows with his classical trio Cellocentric, & his guitar-oriented show “Guys With Guitars” featuring the Cleveland Guitar Trio. | Disciplines: Music (Classical, Experimental/New Work, Folk, Jazz/ Blues, Solo/Recital) | Asking fee: $750-$1,500.

Duo Sequenza, Duo Sequenza, Exhibit 744

Wednesday, September 4, 11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m., Symphony I Wish you could present classical music on your stage? You can! Featuring the new music audiences want to hear, avant-garde” repertoire by living American composers. Boldly innovative, award-winning outreach and educational programsthis internationally are available acclaimed to enhance flute their& classical custom-tailored guitar duo concerts, performs hailed wickedly as “the great kind works of chamber/recital from their “not remotelymusic programming that can bring droves into the tent!” | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Experimental/New Work) | Asking fee: $2,500-$7,500. DESCRIPTIONS 24

Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Terror!—NYC Actor Joshua Kane, Joshua Kane/Wild Baboo Productions LLC, Exhibit 425

Thursday, September 5, 10:10 p.m.–10:25 p.m., Symphony I compelling, thrilling & highly interactive performance of Poe’s Tell-Tale Heart, Cask of Amontillado, The Raven, Annabel“A Voice ThatLee & Mesmerizes…”–NY more! In between, Daily house News lights Dark come tales up & passionsKane banters are illuminated with audiences by theatrical with the firecharm in Joshua and style Kane’s of an old vaudevillian. A low tech, high impact one-man show that is fun to present. Ask about our Student Matinees, Residencies & innovative marketing campaigns. | Disciplines: Theater (General, One-person Shows, Spoken Word/ Storytelling) | Asking fee: See agent.

Eleanor Dubinsky, ECE Touring, Exhibit 119

Wednesday, September 4, 10:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E, and Thursday, September 5, 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Conrad D Eleanor Dubinsky is a “multilingual musician who can capture the emotions & soul of a community in a song.” (Felix Contreras, NPR). A vocalist, guitarist and cellist, Dubinsky writes & performs in English, Spanish, French & Portuguese. Her presentation alongside her band is an engaging blend of world, jazz & pop met with emotionally forthright songwriting. In the words of Tom Pryor (Songlines, Afropop) expect “A joyous, uplifting & deeply generous performance...music as medicine for your soul.” | Disciplines: Music (Jazz/Blues, Popular, World) | Asking fee: See agent.

Emmet Cahill, CMI Entertainment, Inc, Exhibit 240

Thursday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m., Conrad D Ireland’s most exciting young tenor and star of PBS phenomenon Celtic Thunder.News of his sold out debut concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall has turned heads with audiences throughout North America and he is quickly building a reputation for being the golden voice of this generation. His performances of the Irish classics, in particular, have likened him with great Irish Tenor John McCormack. | Disciplines: Music (Classical, World) | Asking fee: See agent.

Empire Trio (formerly O Sole Trio), Showstopper Entertainment, Exhibit 441

Friday, September 6, 9:55 p.m.–10:10 p.m. and 10:55 p.m.–11:10 p.m., Duluth Grab your popcorn and enjoy a night out at the movies with Empire Trio’s show, Hooray for Hollywood, featuring movie stars who performed them, you’ll hear classics songs such as “Moon River”, “The Trolley Song”, “My Heart Williconic Go songs On”, afrom “James the Bond” greatest medley, films from“The theWay Golden We Were”, Age “Overof Hollywood the Rainbow”, and beyond. and other Paying outstanding homage to music the legendary featuring unique signature arrangements by this renowned trio. | Disciplines: Music (Popular) | Asking fee: See agent.

Fancifool! Sex Edition!, Fancifool! with Ananda Bena-Weber, Exhibit 239

Thursday, September 5, 11:10 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Symphony I Fancifool! SEX EDITION is the hilarious, heart-warming, thought-provoking show about love and SEX! The sequel commentary and reminds us that everything in life is better, more sensuous, and sexier when we love one another! Don’tto the missaward-winning it! | Disciplines: Fancifool!, Theater SEX (One-person EDITION featuresShows), Varietydancing, (Comedy) singing, mime,| Asking clown, fee: See HD agent film,. and edgy social

Fancifool! with Ananda Bena-Weber, Exhibit 239

Wednesday, September 4, 10:10 p.m.–10:30 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 10:10 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Symphony I Fancifool! is the AWARD WINNING hilarious, heart-warming, thought provoking show about LOVE! Featuring troubled times, no matter how different we may feel on the outside, in our hearts we are all connected by LOVE! | Disciplines:dancing, singing, Theater mime, (One-person clown, HD Shows), film, and Variety edgy (Comedy) social commentary, | Asking fee: Fancifool! See agent reminds. us that, especially in these 25

Farewell Angelina, ECE Touring, Exhibit 119

Friday, September 6, 10:40 p.m.–10:55 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Farewell Angelina is an all-female country group with four powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters and badass multi-instrumentalists. Their stellar blend of heart-stopping harmonies over blazing double violins and guitars has earned soaring praise: “One of the Top 10 Country Artists You Need to Know”-Rolling Stone. The band has opened and toured with Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, Frankie Ballard, The Bacon Brothers, Jake Owen, Billy Currington, and Trace Adkins, to name a few. | Disciplines: Music (Country) | Asking fee: See agent.

Fleetwood Mask, Harmony Artists, Exhibit 701

Friday, September 6, 11:25 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E From the earliest Fleetwood Mac days of the late 60’s (with Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood and guitarist Jeremy Spencer) and through the most popular lineup featuring Lindsey, Stevie and Christine, Fleetwood Mask is the ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute band. The passion, style and authenticity of their performances prompted Mick Fleetwood to give the band his personal endorsement (video and quotes are both approved for use in your marketing). Don’t miss your opportunity to keep this timeless music | Disciplines: Music (Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: $9,000-$12,000.

Folk Legacy Trio, Alkahest Artists & Attractions, Inc., Exhibit 815

Wednesday, September 4, 9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G The Folk Legacy Trio are George Grove, formerly with the Kingston Trio for over 40 years; Rick Dougherty, also formerly with the Trio for over 12 years, and Jerry Siggins, former lead singer of a 50’s Rock n Roll band, The Diamonds. Singing from the Great American Folksong Book™, a Folk Legacy Trio concert includes songs from The Weavers, The Kingston Trio, The Limeliters, Peter Paul & Mary, Gordon Lightfoot...showcasing great harmonies singing some of the most beloved songs ever written. | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Popular) | Asking fee: See agent. INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES Four Mortals & Friends “Fill Your Season” Showcase, Four Mortals Productions, Inc.

Wednesday, September 4, 8:30 p.m.–midnight, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Join FourMortals and our agency partners Howard Pitch, Robert Zucker, The Brad Simon Org., ECE Touring, Essential Artists, Harmony Artists & GL Berg to kick off your conference, featuring 8:30 -DOLLY, PATSY & LORETTA:LEGENDARY LADIES OF COUNTRY MUSIC, 8:50—SONGS AND STORIES OF NEIL DIAMOND w/ JACK WRIGHT, 9:15-THE JASON BISHOP SHOW, 9:40-RUNA, 10:00-ELEANOR DUBINSKY, 10:20-THE MODERN GENTLEMEN, 10:45-IN THE SPIRIT OF LENNON, 11:10-SULTANS OF STRING, 11:30-DOOLIN’, 11:50-SNAKE OIL. Cash Bar. | Disciplines: Music (Country, Popular, Rock, World), Theater (Family/Young Audience), Variety (Magic/ Illusion) | Asking fee: See agent.

Four Mortals & Friends “Fill Your Season” Showcase, Four Mortals Productions, Inc.

Thursday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–midnight, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Join FourMortals and our agency partners ECE Touring, Robin Klinger Entertainment, Myriad Artists. Skyline

Cappella to NewGrass to Celtic, Country & Classical Crossover, these are can’t miss artists! 9:30- MIKE SUPER, 10:15Music -DALLASand Matt STRINGStansberry QUARTET & The Romance, ELECTRIC, for 10:20-LEAHEY, a night of top flight10:40—THE showcases. WAY From DOWN Tap WANDERERS, to Magic and 11:00- from A RHYTHMIC CIRCUS, 11:25- M-PACT, 11:50-MATT STANSBERRY & THE ROMANCE. Cash Bar. | Disciplines: Music (A Cappella, Country, Family/Young Audience, Folk, Popular, R&B Soul, Rock, Rock, Roots/Traditional), Variety (Magic/ Illusion) | Asking fee: See agent.

Four Mortals & Friends “Fill Your Season” Showcase, Four Mortals Productions, Inc.

Friday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–midnight, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Join FourMortals and our agency partners DCA, ECE Touring, Robin Klinger , Harmony Artists, EPIC Artists Management, AMAZ Entertainment & Matt Stansberry & The Romance, for Magic, Classic Rock, mind blowing Physical Theatre and fresh takes Country Pop and The Beatles. these are can’t miss showcases! 9:30-JASON HUDY, 9:55 -PUSH PHYSICAL THEATRE , 10:20-THE EVERLY SET, 10:40- FAREWELL ANGELINA, 11:00- HERE COMES DESCRIPTIONS THE SUN, 11:25 -FLEETWOOD MASK, 11:50—MATT STANSBERRY & THE ROMANCE. Cash Bar. | Disciplines: Music (Country, Popular, Rock), Variety (Emerging, Educational, Magic/Illusion) | Asking fee: See agent. 26

HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, Exhibit 738B

Friday, September 6, 9:55 p.m.–10:10 p.m. and 10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Conrad C

Hedy Lamarr, the “most beautiful woman in the world”. In this 14x Award-Winning, Internationally-Acclaimed show, FulbrightHollywood Specialist Glamour Heather & Scientific Massie Genius! engages An onstage with the celebration audience, channeling of the life & Lamarr unexpected & 33 inventionsother characters, of screen revealing siren how this icon created technology for torpedoes during WWII, which fuels today’s wireless technology revolution! Disciplines: Theater (General, One-person Shows), Variety (Educational, Comedy) | Asking fee: See agent. “Captivating”—Huffington Post | Here Comes the Sun, EPIC Arts Management, LLC, Exhibit 110

Friday, September 6, 11:00 p.m.–11:20 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E NEW TO AMW! Celebrate The Beatles with a fresh, vibrant, and musically-authentic act that gets audiences “rising” to their feet: HERE COMES THE SUN! Six multi-instrumentalist/vocalists with extensive touring credits (Broadway, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) combine talents to recreate a decade of Beatles soundscapes. Foregoing costumes and Disciplines: Music (Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent. wigs to focus on the MUSIC, this modern rock-and-roll experience satisfies the true Beatles fan! | How Sweet It Is! Steve Leslie sings James Taylor, EPIC Arts Management, LLC, Exhibit 110

Thursday, September 5, 11:00 p.m.–11:15 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 11:00 p.m.–11:15 p.m., Conrad A NEW TO AMW! Grammy Award-winning songwriter (Kenny Rogers, George Strait, Darius Rucker) and recording artist Steve Leslie presents the music of James Taylor in HOW SWEET IT IS, an authentic and spellbinding concert event! Steve’s warm baritone and exceptional guitar technique (not to mention his uncanny resemblance!) will have audiences singing along to such classics as “Carolina In My Mind,” “Shower the People,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Fire and Rain,” “Up On the Roof,” and many more! | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Jazz/Blues, Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent.

I Am, He Said, Rockhouse Productions, Exhibit 302

Thursday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.–11:20 p.m., Marquette 4-7 Matt Vee & The Killer Vees Celebrate The Music of Neil Diamond Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records decades. I AM, HE SAID delivers spot on renditions of this classic catalog along with stories, laughs and a killer 11 pieceworldwide band withcomplete music with that horn became section the andsoundtrack your local to onechoir. generation | Asking fee: after See another agent. and with hits spanning five

In The Spirit of Lennon, Love is the Answer featuring Drew Harrison, Alkahest Artists & Attractions, Inc., Exhibit 815

Wednesday, September 4, 10:45 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E In the Spirit of Lennon is Drew Harrison’s intimate tribute to John Lennon, and interpretation of his music. He goes beyond just sounding like him, and captures the intensity that Lennon brought to the Beatles music as well as his own. Hear Lennon’s songs as Lennon intended and the stories behind them! Love is the Answer will showcase Drew’s full band in an emotionally charged retrospective of the life and career of one of the most popular artists of all time. | Disciplines: Music (Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent.

Isn’t It A Lively Day...Anna Lively Celebrates Doris Day, PMI: Performance Management International, LLC, Exhibit 713

Thursday, September 5, 10:50 p.m.–11:10 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G This show takes you on a joyous adventure through Doris’ biggest hits, from her wonderful movies to her over 1100 recordings. Anna, who has a tremendous feel and passion for this music, brings Doris’ fascinating story to life, with all its twists and turns, near misses, triumphs and tragedies. You’ll leave not only humming the tunes, but amazed at the things you never knew about Doris Day! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll sing along! AND we raise money for your local animal charities! | Disciplines: Music (Cabaret, Jazz/Blues), Theater (Musical Theater) | Asking fee: See agent. 27

Jason Farnham—America’s Funniest Piano Player, Exhibit 729

Wednesday, September 4, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., and Thursday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G In concert, Jason is internationally known as “the guy who plays the piano upside-down,” blending witty Victor never seen anyone play the piano quite like that before!” Also a diverse songwriter, Jason’s royalty-free songs on Borge-like humor with the flamboyance of Jerry Lee Lewis. Audiences consistently rave after every show, “I’ve Disciplines: Music (Cabaret, Family/Young Audience, Jazz/Blues,YouTube have Popular), been downloaded Variety (Comedy) nearly | 4Asking million fee: times. $3,500 TV. and film credits include The Dr. Oz Show theme song, BMW and Ford ads, and feature films and documentaries. | Jason Hudy—mesmerizing magic, DCA Productions, Exhibit 622

Friday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Jason Hudy performs a magic show that is designed to engage & entertain audiences of all ages. He’ll present pieces from large scale, mind-boggling illusions to smaller audience participation that will leave you in wonder. Jason has performed in Saipan and Macau, China and has appeared on national CBS-TV on the Late, Late Show and for Disney Cruise Ships. Jason brings your audiences something totally unique, with a tremendous proven track record & a family-friendly show that everyone will love. | Disciplines: Variety (Magic/Illusion) | Asking fee: See agent.

Jason Lyle Black, Music City Artists, Inc, Exhibit 711

Wednesday, September 4, 9:45 p.m.–10:05 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 10:45 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Symphony III From Rachmaninoff to Raiders of the Lost Ark, this pops concert delights seasoned concertgoers and younger audiences alike, as pianist Jason Lyle Black blends rich musical artistry with comedy and improvisation. Come see why Black’s music and charm have reached millions, as you hear his show-stopping renditions of “Phantom of the

Opera” or “Prelude in G Minor,” while laughing at hilarious comedy bits like “Songs Not to Play at Weddings and INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES Funerals!” | Disciplines: Music (Classical, Family/Young Audience, Popular, Solo/Recital) | Asking fee: $3,000-$6,000.

Jillann Gabrielle/Paradise Playhouse, Paradise Playhouse, Exhibit 145

Friday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., Marquette 1-2 “Joan & Bette Bette & Joan,” an original one-woman musical on the feuding iconic superstars of the silver screen, exchanges and attacks drag out all the skeletons from each other’s closet. Exhaustively researched, this innovative one-womanJoan Crawford musical and Bette presents Davis. fourteen They find songs themselves with hilarious, in Purgatory…IN brilliant lyrics. THE SAMEFireworks! BODY! Performed Comedic rapidby the fire writer, Jillann Gabrielle. Orchestrated tracks. 90 minutes. | Disciplines: Music (Cabaret, Experimental/New Work), Theater (Experimental/New Work, Musical Theater, One-person Shows), Variety (Adult Audience) | Asking fee: $1,500-$3,000.

Jodi Beach—Unforgettable: Songs & Stories from The Great American Songbook, Exhibit 728

Friday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m., 10:20 p.m.–10:40 p.m., and 11:15 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Conrad C “Chanteuse Extraordinaire!” An award-winning vocalist, Jodi tours the country enchanting audiences with her velvet voice. Her warm & engaging performances take you on a journey through The Great American Songbook, weaving elegant arrangements with sentimental stories of the music, composers, and musicians from this timeless era of music. Stardust to Moonglow, Gershwin to Nat King Cole, Jodi & her jazz combo are certain to be a favorite with audiences everywhere!Holiday shows/Outreach available | Disciplines: Music (Cabaret, Jazz/Blues, Popular), Variety (Educational) | Asking fee: See agent. DESCRIPTIONS 28

Jonathan Gillard Daly in An Evening of Carl Sandburg, An Evening of Carl Sandburg, Exhibit 820A

Wednesday, September 4, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m., Symphony I Actor/playwright Jonathan Gillard Daly, a veteran of the American regional theatre, portrays Carl Sandburg, the beloved poet, raconteur, newspaper reporter, historian, and troubadour, in a fanciful recreation of the kind of concert entertainment with which Sandburg delighted audiences throughout the middle years of the twentieth century. Jonathan threads together a free-wheeling character sketch of Carl Sandburg, told entirely through Sandburg’s poems, essays, children’s stories and folk songs. | Disciplines: Music (Folk), Theater (One-person Shows, Spoken Word/Storytelling) | Asking fee: $1,000-$2,000.

Lawler + Fadoul, Modern Arts and Music, Exhibit 230A

Wednesday, September 4, 9:45 p.m.–10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.–11:15 p.m., Conrad A Flute and percussion duo Lawler + Fadoul offer captivating recitals, innovative theatrical concerts and engaging community performances. Join them for excerpts from their unique theatrical concert Clickable, which blurs the line between high art and pop culture while exploring themes of persuasion and propaganda, and Prelude Cocktail, their intoxicating recital program spanning four centuries of prelude repertoire. L+F will release the album of Clickable in fall 2019. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Experimental/New Work, Family/Young Audience) | Asking fee: See agent.

Leahy, Myriad Artists, Exhibit 510

Thursday, September 5, 10:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Leahy has been at the center of Canada’s progressive folk-roots scene delighting both traditional and mainstream camps. In 2020-2021 Leahy returns to the US with new music and the same high quality performances audiences remember.audiences for The decades. “Leahy sound”They have unites influenced contemporary generations and traditional of musicians songs with with their stride performances piano, driving and instructionalrhythm guitar, Disciplines: Music (Folk, Popular, Roots/Traditional, World) | Asking fee: See agent. and dynamic Celtic fiddle instrumentals and dancing. | Love is a Rose: Celebrating the Music of Linda Ronstadt, EPIC Arts Management, LLC, Exhibit 110

Thursday, September 5, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Conrad A In their exciting tribute to Linda Ronstadt, Paula Hanke and Peggy Ratusz belt out hits like “When Will I Be Loved,” “Poor Poor Pitiful Me,” “Blue Bayou,” “It’s So Easy,” “Desperado” and more while adding personal stories and historic accounts of Ronstadt’s impressive career. This charismatic NC-based duo and their live band travel through an and soul-thrilling concert event! | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent. eclectic 28-studio-album catalog of rock, pop, country rock, Latin, folk and jazz chart-toppers in this heart-filling “Magic & Mystery”—Mat LaVore, Mystery Arts LLC, Exhibit 132

Thursday, September 5, 10:10 p.m.–10:25 p.m., Conrad D “Magic & Mystery” is an interactive magic, mind reading, & hypnosis show guaranteed to leave audiences astonished! Witness astonishment artist Mat LaVore read the minds of random audience members in an exciting and unique showcase of unbelievable mentalism. | Disciplines: Theater (One-person Shows), Variety (Magic/Illusion) | Asking fee: See agent.

Matheatre, Exhibit 832

Friday, September 6, 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Symphony I “Curie Me Away!” is the radical story of scientist Marie Curie, a persistent woman who changed our understanding of the universe. Suitable for general audiences and education outreach to middle and high schools. STEM topics become lyrical metaphor in a musical biography of discovery, with strong messages for girls and women in science and their allies. | Disciplines: Theater (Musical Theater), Variety (Educational) | Asking fee: See agent. 29

Melody as Barbra Streisand, Melody Mendis Music LLC, Exhibit 338B

Wednesday, September 4, 8:50 p.m.–9:10 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G Uncanny impersonation, sound-alike and original one-woman cabaret style shows are tools that Melody Mendis uses in her tribute to Barbra Streisand. Melody recreates the real life experience of one of the greatest performers of our time with her classically trained pipes and live accompaniment. Capturing the best of Barbra’s repertoire

“Papa Can You Hear Me,” and so many more. | Disciplines: Music (Cabaret), Theater (Musical Theater, One-person Shows)from film, | Asking recordings, fee: $1,500-$5,000 television specials,. and the concert stage, you will hear hits like “People,” “The Way We Were,”

Mike Delamont—God is a Scottish Drag Queen, Harmony Artists, Exhibit 701

Friday, September 6, 10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G Winner of ‘Best of Fest’ an astounding 22 times, critically acclaimed and award winning comedian Mike Delamont showcases his hit one man show. While God has chosen to present himself to us in order to clear up some misunderstandings and fallacies regarding himself and his role as the Almighty…mostly this show is a way for God to let off some steam about what humans have been doing & not doing and his attempts to remain calm in the face of their actions. Always irreverent but never blasphemous | Disciplines: Theater (One-person Shows), Variety (Comedy) | Asking fee: $4,500-$6,500.

Mike Super—Magic & Illusion, Exhibit 125

Thursday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E See ‘America’s Got Talent’ Finalist Mike Super live on stage! As the winner of NBC’s hit TV Show Phenomenon, Mike

Super is the first and only magician in history to win a LIVE magic competition on primetime US network television and voted America’s Favorite Mystifier by more than 40 million viewers! Mike’s mystifying theater production is and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. | Disciplines: Theater (Family/Young Audience, General, One-person Shows), Variety INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES (Magic/Illusion)setting box office | recordsAsking fee: with See sold agent out. shows across the country. Mike was also featured on Penn & Teller Fool US

Minneapolis Guitar Quartet, Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates, Exhibit 141

Thursday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–9:40 p.m., 10:30 p.m.–10:40 p.m., and 11:30 p.m.–11:40 p.m., Conrad C Virtuosic and compelling, the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet’s beautiful musical settings range from Macedonian folk to Spanish romantic to “Pictures at an Exhibition” to “Purple Rain”. This versatile and eclectic group does it all with

Featuringflare and good Rodrigo, humor. Mussorgsky, MGQ’s many Prince. collaborations | Disciplines: expand Music the(Chamber, boundaries Choral, of theExperimental/New guitar group, offering Work, programsFolk, Popular, World),with flute, Dance voice, (Ethnic/Folk) choir and flamenco | Asking dancer.fee: $2,500-$8,000 Their lively. and engaging educational programs are a hit with all ages.

MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies, MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies, Exhibit 825

Friday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–midnight, Marquette 1-2 MOJO & THE BAYOU GYPSIES’ 35TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWCASE—Outstanding Songs, Accordion, Fiddle, Drums, Bass, & Zydeco T’s Rubboard in a mesmerizing performance! “This Bayou Man, Mister MOJO, and his troupe of near-mad musical provocateurs, have poured Louisiana Fire on audiences since 1985! Join us as we celebrate together, and showcase MOJO’s ALL ORIGINAL MUSIC and SHOW! You’ll Sing, Shout, Dance, Scream, and Clap til you’re worn out with fun! NOW is the time to bring MOJO to your community! | Disciplines: Music (Country, Folk, Jazz/Blues, Rock, Roots/Traditional, World) | Asking fee: See agent. DESCRIPTIONS 30

North Wind (formerly Veserium), PMI: Performance Management International, LLC, Exhibit 713

Wednesday, September 4, 11:50 p.m.–midnight, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G North Wind infuses futuristic technology into music performance. Using an instrument of his own creation, North sounds ranging from acoustic to electronic. Dynamic visual elements also respond in real time to movement. As a formerWind manipulates engineer and sound Ivy League in thin physicsair using graduate, motions Northand gestures. Wind does With outreach the flick in of the a wrist, form Northof STEAM Wind education can conjure and workshops. North Wind was formerly called Veserium. | Disciplines: Music (Experimental/New Work, Popular, Solo/ Recital), Variety (Emerging, Magic/Illusion) | Asking fee: $5,000.

NYC3, EPIC Arts Management, LLC, Exhibit 110

Wednesday, September 4, 11:45 p.m.–midnight, and Thursday, September 5, 10:45 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Conrad A NEW SETLIST! It’s time for TODAY’S music to take center stage with NYC3! Starring three of New York City’s hottest male vocalists, this high-energy concert delivers hits from artists like Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars and more. Great songs like Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling” will get your audience on their feet, and when the men of NYC3 soar on Sia’s “Chandelier” the crowd will be awestruck by this powerhouse act’s incredible vocals. Covering today’s chart-topping songs one after another! | Disciplines: Music (Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent.

One Voice: The Music of Barry Manilow, Lisa Rock Entertainment, Exhibit 518

Thursday, September 5, 9:45 p.m.–10:00 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Duluth Broadway National Touring (Fiddler on the Roof) and Recording Artist, MARK SANDERS, brings you a magical and heartfelt night with ONE VOICE: The Music of Barry Manilow. Mark honors this iconic music with his band singing Manilow hit after hit including “Mandy”, “I Write the Songs” and “Copacabana”. Mark’s powerful voice and dynamic stage presence will make you dance, cry and pretty much everything in between. www.marksandersonevoice.com | Disciplines: Music (Popular) | Asking fee: $5,000-$10,000.

Peter, Paul & Mary Remembered, Patricia Alberti Performing Artists Mgt, Exhibit 837

Wednesday, September 4, 10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G With their rich 3-part harmonies and professional stage presence, Peter, Paul & Mary Remembered offer their audiences a show that features the songs of those beloved musicians of the 60’s. Sharron, Dave and Marty bring an era of our country’s history to life. Audiences love to sing along, laugh and reminisce while they enjoy the message of humanity and hope. At the end of their concert it is a tradition for these three musicians to go into the audience to share handshakes, hugs and memories. | Disciplines: Music (Folk) | Asking fee: See agent.

Purple Veins—A tribute to Prince!, SRO Artists, Inc., Exhibit 514

Friday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m., First Avenue Club, 701 1st Ave N Free admission with badge SRO is throwing a Purple Party and you’re invited! Located only a block from the showcases, SRO and the historic home of Prince, the First Avenue Club will host an all out Prince extravaganza featuring the music and incredible dance ensemble “Purple Veins” starring young Brandon Beebe. Re-creating the magical power and energy of a classic Prince show circa 1985: an all-out dance party with relentless funk, all the hits, theatrical elements and dance choreography woven into the show. Join us! One free beer/wine compliments of SRO! | Disciplines: Music (R&B Soul, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent.

PUSH Physical Theatre, Robin Klinger Entertainment LLC, Exhibit 703

Friday, September 6, 9:55 p.m.–10:15 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Seeing award-winning PUSH Physical Theatre is like watching a live action movie. These masters of physical storytelling inspire awe with physical illusions and gravity-defying, dance-infused, acrobatic high-jinx. It’s cool, it’s athletic, it’s a perfect metaphor-in-motion; the narratives of our lives played out with hope, strength, and optimism. Once you’ve experienced the myth and magic of PUSH you will know the strength of the human soul expressed by the power of the human body. | Disciplines: Theater (Experimental/New Work, Family/Young Audience, General), Variety (Educational), Dance (Family/Young Audience, Modern/Contemporary) | Asking fee: $9,500-$11,500. 31

Rhonda Badonda: The Adventures of a Girl with a Pain in Her Brain—Solo Show, Exhibit 638B

Friday, September 6, 11:20 p.m.–11:40 p.m., Marquette 1-2 The only solo show that addresses Sensory Processing Disorder—and it’s funny, too. Additional Topics: Autism; Learning Disabilities; Brain Function; Hearing; Tomatis Method; Mozart. At the heart of Rhonda Badonda are themes of determination and persistence tied together with a medical mystery. “Compelling…this one-woman performance is at times humourous, at times heartbreaking, ultimately inspiring.” Review Vancouver. When your brain won’t cooperate, you have to get creative. Comedy/Drama | Disciplines: Theater (One-person Shows) | Asking fee: $3,000-$5,000.

Rhythmic Circus—Holiday Shuffle, Robin Klinger Entertainment LLC, Exhibit 703

Thursday, September 5, 11:00 p.m.–11:20 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E For over a decade, Rhythmic Circus has been an icon in the world of Tap Dance. Rhythmic Circus returns to the stage with its trademark blend of live music and tap dance. Don’t miss out on a wildly-imaginative, “not-so-silent night” the whole family can celebrate together. A perfectly un-traditional holiday experience for the entire family — Four world-renowned hoofers and a swingin’ eight-piece band inject the signature Rhythmic Circus style of rapid- Disciplines: Music (A Cappella, Family/Young Audience, Jazz/Blues, Popular, R&B Soul, Rock), Variety (Educational), Dance (Family/Young Audience, Modern/Contemporary) | Asking fee: $18,000. fire tap into upbeat holiday classics. | Rockstar Roadshow, Exhibit 233B

Friday, September 6, 11:40 p.m.–11:55 p.m., Marquette 1-2 Showcase premiere! Rockstar Roadshow brings everyone’s favorite rock bands to the same stage in one epic night paying tribute to the four iconic singer/guitarist duos from Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Van Halen & AC/DC with incredible energy & precision & full production & quick costume changes. All ages event attracts fans of different bands to the same show, performing familiar radio hits. Your entire rock audience will love it, whether reliving fond INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES Disciplines: Music (Rock) | Asking fee: $5,500-$9,500.

Royalmemories Wood, or experiencing International it for the firstMusic time. Network,| Exhibit 103

Wednesday, September 4, 9:30 p.m.–10:15 p.m., and Thursday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–10:15 p.m., Icehouse, 2528 Nicollet Ave RSVP at booth or email [email protected], and Friday, September 6, 10:35 p.m.–10:50 p.m., Duluth Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Royal Wood has established himself as a true musical talent. The JUNO-Award winning artist is inspired by both loss and love; the songs on his latest record are an ode to the classic styles of Tin Pan Alley and Laurel Canyon. Come experience Royal captivate an audience in an intimate duo setting as he performs original and diverse sounding songs on piano, guitar and ukulele, accompanied by upright bass. | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Roots/Traditional) | Asking fee: See agent.

RUNA, Essential International Artists, Exhibit 402

Wednesday, September 4, 9:40 p.m.–9:55 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Multi-award winning, high energy Celtic Roots music and dance! RUNA fuses songs, tunes, and dance from Ireland willand includeScotland upbeat with the traditional American songs, Roots blazing styles ofsets bluegrass, of Irish & jazz, bluegrass cajun, blues,tunes, and Gaelic flamenco mouth Comprisedmusic, a haunting of multi- Irish national musicians, RUNA consistsDisciplines: of vocals, Music guitar, (Roots/Traditional) fiddle, mandolin, & | percussion,Asking fee: See & Irish agent step-dance.. RUNA’s set

Sailballad, On: and fieryThe step-dancing! Beach Boys | Tribute, Alkahest Artists & Attractions, Inc., Exhibit 815

Friday, September 6, 11:35 p.m.–midnight, Symphony III Sail On plays the music of “America’s Band”, The Beach Boys. Performing all of the group’s classic hits, plus some cruising, dancing, and dreaming for all ages, and anybody that wants to have Fun, Fun, Fun. Sail On performs over treasures from The Beach Boys’ brilliant extended catalog, Sail On faithfully recreates the timeless songs of surfing,

100 shows every year enjoying the unique challenge and privilege of bringing one of pop music’s greatest legacies DESCRIPTIONS to new and life-long fans. | Disciplines: Music (Popular) | Asking fee: See agent. 32

Sarge—Comedian, Singer & Piano Savant, Chaplin Entertainment Inc, Exhibit 400

Thursday, September 5, 9:55 p.m.–10:15 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 9:55 p.m.–10:15 p.m., Symphony III Sarge, plain and simple delivers more laughs per hour than any other comedian working anywhere on the continent mastery creating a mind blowing, hilarious performance that earns Sarge standing ovations over and over. The today. His unique rapid fire storytelling style and energy is phenomenally complemented by his virtuoso piano Williams. Sarge is easily as funny and talented | Asking fee: See agent. iconic comedy writer and film director Garry Marshall said about Sarge “I’ve worked with Gleason, Lucy and Robin Shades of Buble: A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Buble, EPIC Arts Management, LLC, Exhibit 110

Thursday, September 5, 9:45 p.m.–10:00 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 10:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Conrad A Do you love Frank Sinatra? How about the cool sounds of Motown? What about Elvis and classic rock-and-roll? Experience the great songs of some of the most celebrated artists in American music with SHADES OF BUBLE, the only act to take the chart-topping songs recorded and performed live by Michael Buble and elevate them to new heights with the exciting three-part “guy-group” sound from the 50s and 60s! Flexible performance options (tracks/ piano/band) to generate SRO crowds at venues of all sizes! | Disciplines: Music (Jazz/Blues, Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent.

SHARP Dance Company, Exhibit 844

Friday, September 6, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G Do you believe it’s been 50 years since Woodstock! AQUARIAN EXPOSITION: A Trip Back to the Original Woodstock taps into the spirit of love, acceptance and exploration that made the hippie movement one that will transcend time. Also showcasing that evening is Blind Faith with a 34 ft long skirt! If that isn’t enough don’t miss an excerpt of PUZZLE, a collaborative piece with Joe Cotler (Koresh Dance Company) and Diane Sharp-Nachsin (Artistic Director of SHARP). It’s 15 minutes you won’t forget! | Disciplines: Dance (Ballet, Classical, Jazz, Modern/Contemporary) | Asking fee: $8,500-$12,000.

Side by Side: A Vocal Variety Duo, EPIC Arts Management, LLC, Exhibit 110

Thursday, September 5, 10:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 11:15 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Conrad A elegant Florida-based vocalists offering selections from their extensive catalog of vibrantly-themed concerts! ONNEW BROADWAY TO AMW! Withcelebrates a touch favorite of vintage show flair tunes sure from to capture yesterday your and audience’s today, AT hearts, THE MOVIES SIDE BY takes SIDE audiences features twoon a musical voyage through the American Film Institute’s hit list, and A STEVE AND EYDIE TRIBUTE gets toes a-tappin’ with a joyous celebration of two American popular song legends! | Disciplines: Music (Cabaret, Jazz/Blues, Popular) | Asking fee: See agent.

Solomon Jaye, Don Casino Entertainment, Exhibit 109

Friday, September 6, 11:50 p.m.–midnight, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G Solomon Jaye brings a phenomenal energy to every audience with the show “Embrace.” Jaye infuses powerful vocals, breathtaking acrobatics, and unique “Rhythmic ElektroTap Dancing” into shows that are brilliantly new & contemporary while paying tribute to a fresh & versatile style of performance. | Disciplines: Music (Popular), Theater (One-person Shows), Dance (Modern/Contemporary) | Asking fee: See agent.

Songs & Stories of Neil Diamond featuring Jack Wright, Alkahest Artists & Attractions, Inc., Exhibit 815

Wednesday, September 4, 8:50 p.m.–9:10 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Jack Wright’s Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond is a sophisticated, respectful, contemporary presentation of the hit songs that have kept Neil’s music in the hearts of his fans for decades. High-energy rock ‘n roll meets passionate ballads and soaring anthems in a powerful music-and-media presentation. Fascinating stories and song

Engaging. Memorable. | Disciplines: Music (Popular) | Asking fee: See agent. explanations are seamlessly woven through the show, redefining the Neil Diamond tribute experience. Entertaining. 33

Spidey: Mentalist Extraordinaire, BiCoastal Productions, Exhibit 501

Wednesday, September 4, 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., and Thursday, September 5, 11:30 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G Be “wowed” by SPIDEY, the mentalist whose viral video reached 10+ million viewers in 210 countries. He has of the Today show, Steve Harvey and Rachael Ray. His hilarious and mind-blowing mind-reading show, Make Believe,appeared will on freak NBC, youNetflix, out TruTV,with eerie Discovery, mental SyFydemonstrations and Penn & thatTeller push Fool the Us boundaries (he did). Plus of thehe has believable. amazed Comethe anchors to the Disciplines: Variety (Magic/Illusion) | Asking fee: See agent.

Sugarshowcase; and we guarantee the Mint, your Myriad jaw will be Artists, in the floor. Exhibit | 510

Wednesday, September 4, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m. and 10:50 p.m.–11:05 p.m., Symphony I Telluride Band Contest winners, Sugar and the Mint are a vibrant, progressive indie-folk and bluegrass band from Arizona. Original songs and covers blend a pop music sensibility with the acoustic folk and bluegrass genres, bringing new energy to traditional Americana music in a show that appeals to all ages. The band has shared the stage with such luminaries as Emmylou Harris, The Punch Brothers, Jerry Douglas, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Sam Bush, and has opened for The Lil Smokies. | Disciplines: Music (Country, Folk, Roots/Traditional) | Asking fee: See agent.

Sultans of String, G.L. Berg Entertainment, Exhibit 231

Wednesday, September 4, 11:10 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E 3x JUNO Award nominees/ BILLBOARD charting band Sultans of String creates “Energetic & exciting music from a gypsy-jazz, Arabic & Cuban rhythms, celebrating musical fusion with warmth & virtuosity. Fiery violin dances w/band rumba with talentguitar, towhile burn!” percussion They thrill lays their down audiences unstoppable with theirgrooves genre-hopping that excite audiences passport toof theirCeltic feet reels, with flamenco, the irresistible need to dance. Also Symphony & Family shows. | Disciplines: Music (Family/Young Audience, Folk, Jazz/

Blues, Orchestral, Roots/Traditional, World) | Asking fee: See agent. INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES

Tapestry Unraveled: A Tribute to Carole King, Lisa Rock Entertainment, Exhibit 518

Thursday, September 5, 10:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Duluth Tina Naponelli has captured the true essence of Carole King and brings to you a unique and unforgettable tribute experience. Tina’s powerful voice and soulful dedication pay homage to the iconic Queen of Pop. Together, with band, they create impressive renditions of “Feel the Earth Move”, “Chains”, and “You’ve Got a Friend”, from Carole King’s “Tapestry” album, as well as other favorites. www.tapestryunraveledband.com | Disciplines: Music (Popular) | Asking fee: $5,000-$10,000.

The Brat Pack Radio Supershow!, Rockhouse Productions, Exhibit 302

Friday, September 6, 10:00 p.m.–10:20 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m., Marquette 4-7 The 1980s, above…and beyond—A multimedia musical tribute to the “Decade of Debauchery!” Mixing top shelf musical performance with choreography and video, Brat Pack Radio is a polished, high-energy, non-stop SUPERSHOW that can only be described as seriously fun. A one of a kind 80’s pop music experience created and fronted by Ryan Lance, 4-time Emmy Award winning songwriter and co-founder of a cappella darlings The Blenders. Brat Pack Radio…Working toward a better yesterday! | Disciplines: Music (Popular, R&B Soul, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent.

The Celtic Tenors, Essential International Artists, Exhibit 402

Wednesday, September 4, 9:20 p.m.–9:35 p.m., Symphony III, and Wednesday, September 4, 11:50 p.m.– midnight, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E The charismatic, globetrotting trio are the best classical crossover act to emerge from Ireland. They just sing songs they love, and they most certainly don’t take themselves too seriously. It’s all about the music, the harmonies and the fun. The Celtic Tenors will perform classical arias, a capellas, hauntingly beautiful Celtic harmonies, and popular contemporary songs. Celebrating their 20th Anniversary, with over a million CDs sold worldwide, The Celtic Tenors offer something truly unique. | Disciplines: Music (A Cappella, Chamber, Classical, Experimental/New Work, DESCRIPTIONS Orchestral, Roots/Traditional) | Asking fee: See agent. 34

The Everly Set, Harmony Artists, Exhibit 701

Friday, September 6, 10:20 p.m.–10:35 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Acclaimed singer-songwriters Sean Altman (founder Rockapella) and Jack Skuller (Disney recording artist) present the ultimate concert celebration of the legendary Everly Brothers. The show whisks you to 1957 when teens Phil

Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys and more. Featuring hits Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie, Cathy’s Clownand Don and Everly more. first Available supercharged as a quartet the sound or duo. of | Rock’n’Roll Disciplines: withMusic the (Popular, sparkling Rock) harmonies | Asking that fee: $4,500-$7,500influenced The.

The Four C Notes: Recreating the Music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, EPIC Arts Management, LLC, Exhibit 110

Thursday, September 5, 10:45 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 9:45 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Conrad A NEW TO AMW! In their exciting tribute concert, THE FOUR C NOTES recreate the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons like no other! Featuring the hits loved by audiences of all ages (including “Sherry,” “Workin’ My Way Back to You,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “Rag Doll,” and more), this world-class Chicago-based group created by John Michael Coppola (JERSEY BOYS) brings this incredible music to Midwestern audiences with an authenticity that similar groups simply cannot match! | Disciplines: Music (Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent.

The HillBenders present “WhoGrass”, Skyline Music, Exhibit 512

Thursday, September 5, 10:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Duluth A chronological journey of The Who’s legendary music through the wood and wire of bluegrass instrumentation. Following band’s 2015 acoustic interpretation of TOMMY, WhoGrass now gives the audience a career spanning twist on one of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s greatest bands. From the early hits through The Who’s discography—with a peek into Pete Townshend’s solo career, the rolling banjo, intense dobro percussion, and thunderous vocals have even the Disciplines: Music (Folk, Rock, Roots/Traditional) | Asking fee: $5,000-$10,000. biggest Who fan pumping their fist and singing along! | The Jason Bishop Show, Brad Simon Organization, Inc., Exhibit 200

Wednesday, September 4, 9:15 p.m.–9:35 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Exclusive grand illusions and agile sleight-of-hand magic are delivered with Bishop’s wry wit and engaging audience participation. The Hologram Illusion starring Gizmo the dog and close-up magic captured live on IMAG screens enables the audience to see every detail. Skilled assistant Kim, makes countless costume changes. An extraordinary theatrical experience ensues. Sold out runs at the New Victory Theater, NYC. Media spotlights on CBS, NBC, cover story for Southwest Airlines magazine. | Disciplines: Variety (Magic/Illusion) | Asking fee: See agent.

The Judy Carmichael Trio: Swing Time!, EPIC Arts Management, LLC, Exhibit 110

Thursday, September 5, 11:15 p.m.–11:30 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–9:45 p.m., Conrad A NEW TO AMW! Grammy-nominated jazz pianist/vocalist Judy Carmichael will have audiences dancing in the aisles with high-energy interpretations from the Great American Songbook and witty original compositions: think Randy Newman meets Peggy Lee! Judy’s hilarious between-song patter has been featured on A Prairie Home Companion

Porter, Arlen, Gershwin, Ellington, and more! Let’s SWING! | Disciplines: Music (Jazz/Blues) | Asking fee: See agent. and Entertainment Tonight. A don’t-miss, joy-filled experience filled with swinging romps and sultry takes on The Killer Vees Present: Killer Country, Rockhouse Productions, Exhibit 302

Wednesday, September 4, 9:00 p.m.–9:20 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.–11:20 p.m., Marquette 4-7 Classic Songs From The Golden Age Of Country Music From Waylon to Willie, Dolly to Loretta, THE KILLER VEES stories that includes a tip of their hats to father & uncle Bobby Vee and an era where the best of the best dominated thedeliver airwaves. an energetic, These veteran musically musicians flawless havepresentation performed of legendaryand toured country with a virtualstandards. who’s Complete who of the with music video business and for over 30 years. | Disciplines: Music (Country, Popular, Roots/Traditional) | Asking fee: See agent. 35

The Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience, Earthsign Records, Exhibit 124

Wednesday, September 4, 8:30 p.m.–8:55 p.m., 9:00 p.m.–9:25 p.m., 10:10 p.m.–10:35 p.m., 10:45 p.m.–11:10 p.m., and 11:20 p.m.–11:45 p.m., and Thursday, September 5, 9:40 p.m.–10:05 p.m., 10:15 p.m.–10:40 p.m., 10:45 p.m.–11:10 p.m., and 11:20 p.m.–11:45 p.m., Marquette 1-2 #1 Charting International Guitar duo Awarded “Best Instrumental Album of the Year” with 21 CDs, 4500 shows played in US Europe & Asia and their own remarkable trademark visual art style, present a breathtaking Animated gifted duo combines “guitars of the Gipsy Kings, harmony of Simon & Garfunkel with the colors of Van Gogh” in a showPainting that Concert “inspires Experience the Human “like Spirit” taking Chicago a yoga Trib class | Disciplines:in a field of Musicrunning (Classical, mustangs” Folk, City Jazz/Blues, Pages. This World), extraordinarily Variety (Emerging) | Asking fee: $3,000-$7,000.

The Modern Gentlemen, Harmony Artists, Exhibit 701

Wednesday, September 4, 10:20 p.m.–10:40 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E These 4 amazing voices have been all the background vocals and choreography for the last decade alongside rock and roll icon, Frankie Valli. Their own signature sound blends modern voices together in four part, harmonic perfection with high energy & tight dance moves performing the classic hits of Motown, Pop, Rock Doo-Wop and of course, The Four Seasons! They will showcase their 5 piece band but can offer an option of a track only show. | Disciplines: Music (Popular, R&B Soul, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent.

The New York Tenors, CMI Entertainment, Inc, Exhibit 240

Wednesday, September 4, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m., and Thursday, September 5, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom G Experience the Memorable Music, Moments and Magic of New York, as the vocal artistry of Andy Cooney, Daniel

Rodriguez and Christopher Macchio take audiences on a truly entertaining journey through the Greatest City in the INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES World—New York, New York! | Asking fee: See agent.

The OK Factor, G.L. Berg Entertainment, Exhibit 231

Wednesday, September 4, 9:20 p.m.–9:35 p.m. and 10:35 p.m.–10:50 p.m., Conrad A Organic and genuine, The OK Factor’s original compositions feel both comfortingly familiar and uniquely fresh. Olivia and Karla produce two distinct shows for large venues such as college campuses and performing arts centers. “An Evening With The OK Factor” pairs the duo’s original music with familiar folk favorites, and “Have Yourself an OK Christmas” features their original arrangements of traditional carols. Olivia and Karla invite your audience to hear their experiences played out in music. | Disciplines: Music (Classical, Folk), Variety (Emerging, Adult Audience) | Asking fee: See agent.

The Reminders, Rockhouse Productions, Exhibit 302

Thursday, September 5, 10:00 p.m.–10:20 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m., Marquette 4-7 Infectious Rhythms And Dance With Messages That Uplift & Inspire A rare and remarkable musical group with undeniable magical chemistry, The Reminders transcend the bounds of expectation to uplift and entertain. They seamlessly blend razor sharp rhythms and raw, soulful vocals with reggae-tinged hip-hop beats to highlight their relevant and inspiring messages. The Reminders offer a variety of residences for all ages that include an intro to hip-hop, dance and songwriting. | Disciplines: Music (Popular, R&B Soul, Roots/Traditional, World), Dance (Modern/ Contemporary) | Asking fee: See agent.

The Small Glories, SRO Artists, Inc., Exhibit 514

Wednesday, September 4, 9:50 p.m.–10:05 p.m., Symphony I Paste Magazine’s “10 Folk Artists You Need to Know in 2019,” this folk/pop/roots powerhouse from Winnipeg delivers brilliant harmonies and original songs by Cara Luft (The Wailin’ Jenny’s) on banjo and JD Edwards on guitar. The Small Glories are breaking into US markets in support of their acclaimed sophomore release, Assiniboine

and The Red. | Disciplines: Music (Country, Folk, Roots/Traditional) | Asking fee: See agent. DESCRIPTIONS 36

The Way Down Wanderers, Skyline Music, Exhibit 512

Thursday, September 5, 10:40 p.m.–10:55 p.m., Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E Way Down Wanderers are rapidly becoming the high energy, young Americana/Bluegrass/Roots band of choice for many top festival and venue buyers with their youthful exuberance, lively stage show, impressive song craft unforgettable vocal melodies and up-tempo bluegrass-style instrumentals including an unforgettable performance onand the high spoons! energy Fabulous blend of Outreach/Educationpercussion, mandolin, Programs. guitar, bass, | Disciplines: banjo and Music fiddle. (Folk, Enjoy Roots/Traditional), soaring three-part Variety harmonies, (Educational) | Asking fee: $2,500-$5,500.

Those Were The Days / starring William Florian, Producers, Inc., Exhibit 339

Friday, September 6, 10:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m., Symphony I Former member of the famous 60s group The New Christy Minstrels! songs—stories—humor An upbeat musical journey of Americas greatest folk and pop songs of the 60’s and 70’s, including hit songs he performed with The New Christy Minstrels. Plus the music of Peter Paul & Mary, Pete Seeger, Neil Diamond, The Mamas & The Papas and others. Presented with uplifting originals and amusing stories in a wonderful intimate show. Special tribute to John Denver! | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Popular), Variety (Comedy) | Asking fee: See agent.

Tom Crean: Tales of Discovering Antarctica with Shackleton & Scott, Essential International Artists, Exhibit 402

Wednesday, September 4, 8:55 p.m.–9:10 p.m., Conrad A, and Thursday, September 5, 10:20 p.m.–10:40 p.m., Symphony III Set during The Golden Age of Antarctic Exploration (1901-16), discover the riveting true stories of Tom Crean. The only man who served standing alongside Scott & Shackleton in 3 of the most daring & challenging expeditions to the great white continent including Shackleton’s ill-fated Endurance expedition. An intimate piece of theater delivered by Aidan Dooley using a rich Irish storytelling style that engages with the audience as he reenacts the heroic endeavours with a blend of drama & humor | Disciplines: Theater (One-person Shows) | Asking fee: See agent.

Twin Cities Dance, Exhibit 538B

Thursday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m., and Friday, September 6, 9:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m., Tek Box Theater at the Cowles Center for Dance, 528 Hennepin Ave Reservations recommended but not required. Visit booth. Twin Cities Dance—the best of the best all in one place! Thursday & Friday, come experience the diverse, high caliber dance scene of the Twin Cities. This production brings together a collection of seven local dance companies, ranging in aesthetics and approach to choreography. Companies will perform 15 minute excerpts of work from their repertoire, all of which have touring capacity, with time to connect with each choreographer. For companies and times, visit www.arenadances.org | Disciplines: Dance (Ballet, Family/Young Audience, Modern/Contemporary) | Asking fee: See agent.

Uptown Girls, Showstopper Entertainment, Exhibit 441

Friday, September 6, 10:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Duluth Uptown Girls is an explosive new female vocal trio performing some of the greatest pop hits from the 1970s to present day. These fierce, powerhouse vocalists deliver legendary, show-stopping songs every audience will know and love, with an infectious energy all their own. The show combines great music with positive messages about confidence, empowerment and self-worth. Uptown Girls deliver a feel-good celebration of friendship, fun, and fervor that will have you singing & dancing the night away! | Disciplines: Music (Popular, Rock) | Asking fee: See agent. 37

Westbound Situation, Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates, Exhibit 141

Thursday, September 5, 9:45 p.m.–9:55 p.m., 10:45 p.m.–10:55 p.m., and 11:15 p.m.–11:25 p.m., Conrad C Blending the precision of classical music, the rhythmic drive of bluegrass, and the colorful expression of jazz, into a new style of chamber music—Chambergass. The unconventional string quartet of violin, banjo, cello, and bass balance intricate arrangements with adventurous improvisation. Concerts feature traditional standards, as well as exciting original material that push the traditions forward. They offer educational programs encouraging exploration of musical diversity. | Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Jazz/Blues, Roots/Traditional) | Asking fee: $2,500-$6,000.

WoolsMGMT Happy Hour and Showcase, WoolsMGMT, Exhibit 341

Wednesday, September 4, 8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m., A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 SE Main St Reservations recommended at [email protected] but not required. Join WoolsMGMT at A-Mill Lofts on the beautiful Mississippi River and iconic Stone Arch Bridge for drinks, outreach opportunities with these artists, and how programs can be adapted to best serve audiences and communities.conversation, andFeaturing performances jeremy messersmith, by some of MN Chris finest Koza, performers. Kaleena Miller, Learn Herabout Crooked unique Heart, residency Aby Wolf,and educational ARENA Dances, and We Are The Willows. | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Popular, Rock), Dance (Modern/Contemporary) | Asking fee: See agent.

WoolsMGMT Presents: Chris Koza, Kaleena Miller & Her Crooked Heart, WoolsMGMT, Exhibit 341

Thursday, September 5, 9:30 p.m.–midnight, First Avenue & 7th Street Entry, 701 N 1st Ave RSVP at Booth 341 or [email protected]; show is also open to the public. Visit the iconic First Avenue & 7th Street Entry for a showcase of critically-acclaimed Twin Cities artists featuring

Chris Koza (Folk/Rock/Americana), Kaleena Miller (Tap dance with Jazz Trio), and Her Crooked Heart (Indie- INDEPENDENT SHOWCASES folk/chamber). Free beer sponsored by Bauhaus Brewlabs. Contact for details regarding exclusive pre-show venue tours! | Disciplines: Music (Folk, Jazz/Blues, Rock), Dance (Ethnic/Folk) | Asking fee: See agent.

Yang and Olivia, Great Lakes Performing Artist Associates, Exhibit 141

Thursday, September 5, 10:00 p.m.–10:10 p.m., Conrad C Evening of virtuosic dance and Chinese music coupled with unforgettable storytelling presented by violin and piano duo Yang and Olivia. A prominent internationally known team known for their incredible rapport and musicality, present programs that feature a mixture of Chinese and Western music, highlighting their heritage and fascinating Disciplines: Music (Chamber, Classical, Folk, Solo/Recital, World) | Asking fee: $3,000-$6,000. stories of their cultures. Selected scenes Butterfly Lovers’ violin concerto, Dance of Xinjiang, Kreisler. | Zeppo, Rockhouse Productions, Exhibit 302

Wednesday, September 4, 9:30 p.m.–9:50 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m., Marquette 4-7 ZEPPO A Celebration of Led Zeppelin ZEPPO is NOT your traditional tribute band, there are no wigs or costumes. Rather they are a “Fan Band”. These veteran Midwest rockers bring the music and story of Led Zeppelin to life with pedigreed musicianship, remaining true to the spirit of that which inspires: Led Zeppelin. Audiences in across the Midwest have been wowed by the iconic music that ZEPPO brings to the stage along with the band’s down to earth and humor-laced personality. | Disciplines: Music (Rock) | Asking fee: See agent. DESCRIPTIONS 38 Hilton Minneapolis 39 Notes 40 Notes 41

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Independent Showcase September 5 | Hilton, 2nd Floor, Conrad C

Minneapolis Guitar Quartet Westbound Situation World/Contemporary/Pop Chambergrass/Classical/Jazz/Folk 9:30pm, 10:30pm & 11:30pm 9:45pm, 10:45pm & 11:15pm

Yang and Olivia Altius Quartet Chinese Folk/Classical Classical/Contemporary/Pop 10:00pm 10:15pm, 11:00pm & 11:45pm

For more info greatlakespaa.org | Booth #141 Be Curious