musician - pianist - vocalist - producer

"An Evening with the Divine Miss E!

is a fiery tribute to Bette Midler, featuring the one and only Erin Schwab! 

Joined by:  Lori Dokken, David Stanoch, Ian Young and the Harlettes - Emily Villano and Kimberly Michaels!

Connie welcomes Club Monday host Lori Dokken and actor/singer Dane Stauffer for a special pre-Valentines celebration of LOVE - songs about romantic love (of course),  but also love of family and friends, nature, travel, music, home,... love of Life itself!  This promises to be an evening of fun, song and surprises  (hint: there may be some rousing singalongs to chime in on if you like, as well as some artist Q & A ;-) …Doors open for dinner and drinks at 5pm.  Concert @ 6:30 pm 

The amazing COLLEEN RAYE is Lori's guest!

Colleen Raye is an accomplished singer, actress and entertainer. A native of Wisconsin, Colleen began her singing career at age 15 performing in her brother's band, "The Tradewinds".  Since then, Colleen has traveled the country performing on stages ranging from the Tropicana in Atlantic City and Las Vegas to the Oklahoma and North Dakota State Fairs. Colleen created and produced a series of "GIRL SINGERS" shows, including“ The Girl Singers of the Hit Parade”, "Sirens of The 60s", "Girl Singers Christmas Show" and "The Belting Babes of Broadway," along with her "Musical Tribute to Patsy Cline,"  "An Evening At The Cabaret" and recently a new show, "Sinatra and Company - Music From The Pat pack Era." 

Valentine's Day Concert, February 14, 7pm 

For the Love of…”, a Valentine’s Day concert featuring the Twin Cities’ best female musicians, is presented by History Theatre in partnership with Lori Dokken. The performers will share their musical insights about the things they love, the people they love, and what they believe true love is about. There are many different types of love that we can all appreciate, from the love of nature to the love of a best friend and even the love of a pet!  
 

This eclectic group of stage veterans will perform romantic musical selections Broadway to opera and from folk to pop. Judi Vinar, Ginger Commodore, Rachel Holder, Erin Schwab, Joan Griffith, Maria Jette, Jen Maren, and Ellis Delaney are among the featured artists under the direction of musical director Lori Dokken.

Please join me for a good old-fashioned PIANO BAR with  Sing-a-longs ... Open Mic ... Requests taken ... and some of my greatest hits!  

Rachel Holder on

Crooners Main Stage

Everyone is blown away by the incredible artistry and delivery that Rachel brings to every song in every scenario ... whether on backup or lead.

Don’t miss this concert event where Rachel Holder is in charge and brings some of her pals along to deliver her vision. An artist of international possibilities, Rachel is the most beautiful, gentle chameleon of song that totally inhabits and delivers whatever musical challenge she is charged with. Her elegant stature initially gets your attention and causes you to sit back and really pay attention to and appreciate her immaculate delivery of songs in every style, emotional content and vocal registration. If you’ve seen her, you know what I mean …. If you haven’t seen her … well, this is the perfect time to purchase your tickets and experience “RACHEL!”

(**This concert is part two of the “Crooners’ Live Sessions” series of live recordings.)