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About Last Night with Leslie Vincent…
Standing inside the Belvedere tent at Crooners, Leslie Vincent seemed more apt to be singing surrounded by the wood interior of a traditional jazz supper club. Yet more fittingly, the missing tent walls symbolized the jazz singer’s ability to expand beyond a standard jazz show. And the night blended into the crowd and community, past […] More
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Ray Charles’ Net Worth: From the Street of Orlando to Millionaire
Ray Charles was widely known for being an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who graced the stage in the music industry for quite some time. Most people remember him as one of the most influential and inspirational musicians of all time. With hit songs such as “Georgia on My Mind,” and “Hit the Road Jack,” […] More
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The 12 Best French Singers of All Time
There are many famous French singers that have made themselves known in a variety of genres. But which are the best French singers of all time? From Edith Piaf to ZAZ, we will cover all the best French singers in this article. Read on to learn more about the best male and female French singers. […] More
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The 15 Best Female Singers of All Time: No Auto-tuned Artists Allowed
In the age of autotune, it can be difficult to discern who the best female singers of all time are. After all, it’s really easy for female singers to be hired based on looks, then autotuned to perfection. In our list, we are taking this into account and only including the best female singers of […] More
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Leslie Vincent Rekindles the Joy of Performance at Crooners
There’s a new resurgence in live music as Minnesota continues to loosen and let go of covid regulations. Last night on The Belvedere stage at Crooners, Leslie Vincent set some warm, authentic reminders of the beauty of collaboration and the joy of performing. The sold out crowd witnessed a diversity of songs from jazz standards […] More
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Cornbread Harris Kicks off Outdoor Concert Series at The Hook and Ladder
Cornbread Harris celebrated his 94th birthday with a concert at The Hook & Ladder Theater. This show kicks off the outdoor concert series that this venue is putting on through the length of the summer and it couldn’t come any sooner. It was a breath of fresh air to be able to listen to live […] More
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The Belvedere Heats Up With 3-Time Grammy Winner Jamecia Bennett
Jamecia Bennett was told by her music teacher that she couldn’t sing because her voice was “too big”. The daughter of Ann Nesby and mother of Season 5 American Idol finalist Paris Bennett, Jamecia’s voice has proved that teacher wrong. Now a 3-time Grammy winner, lead vocalist of the Sounds of Blackness, director of various […] More
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The Champagne Drops Debut Album Nestled in Friendship
Emily Dussault and Leslie Vincent are true renaissance women. Both accomplished actresses, composers, and singers, now they are set to embark on their next achievement as The Champagne Drops. Their debut album Side by Side will be released on April 16th. The album of originals (plus one cover) explores femininity and womanhood with vulnerability, humor, […] More
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BONUS: Win a 1-on-1 Concert Experience
Music in Minnesota wants to giveaway some live music magic with a BONUS giveaway to see Nur-D, Kashimana, or Leslie Vincent for a One-on-One experience. Winners will be interviewed and featured in an exclusive online article. Winners and a special friend will attend an in-person concert. These socially distanced concerts will take place at three […] More
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Leslie Vincent glitters in her celebration of her new album These Foolish Things
Every live concert that we’ll be attending in the coming months will be unique. Last night at Crooner’s was no different, as three rows of parked cars and spaced out table seating surrounded the stage, which was set underneath a soft lit tent. With the hushed buzz of cars from highway 65 and the wetlands […] More
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Leslie Vincent finally finds space to perform debut album These Foolish Things [Interview]
Leslie Vincent released her debut album These Foolish Things back in April. After a long wait, she’s finally getting a chance to perform the album live in a most unusual way. August 10th she’ll take the outside stage at Crooners Supper Club to perform to a blend of seating and parked cars. In todays pandemic, music […] More
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in Album Review
Sun Ra and the cosmic spaceways of the Heliocentrics’ Infinity of Now
The Heliocentrics – Infinity of Now I’ve been listening to a lot of Sun Ra lately. The jazz legend isn’t necessarily a household name, but his brand of discordant, cosmic jazz is quite good for an occasional mind fuck. Or sometimes even a frequent one. Ra built his persona around his mystical philosophy that largely […] More
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