musician - pianist - vocalist

Now in his sixth decade of performing, Michael Monroe lived and recorded on the North Shore of Lake Superior before relocating to the Twin Cities in 2021. His instrumental music was seen was heard on PBS in the award-winning documentary, Chased by the Light, which showcased Jim Brandenburg's photography. Michael received a Regional Emmy in 2004 for his music in the documentary, Soaring on Mended Wings. 

Michael Monroe lived and recorded on the North Shore of Lake Superior in his solar powered log cabin studio for until his relocation to the Twin Cities, MN in 2021. His instrumental music was seen across the nation on PBS and Canada in the award winning documentary, “Chased By The Light”, about Jim Brandenburg, National Geographic photographer and best selling author. The documentary was shown at the Toronto Environmental Film Festival and New York Indie Film Fest. Brandenburg and Monroe created a LIVE theater experience in several venues including the Guthrie Theater which featured Brandenburg’s magnificent images and Michael Monroe’s instrumental music. Michael received a 2004 regional Emmy for his music in the KSTP television documentary “Soaring on Mended Wings.” 

In addition to performing at festivals, conferences, colleges, and clubs, Michael performs his original music in school programs and residencies with the MN State Arts Board Performing Artist Roster since 2000, as well as the Young Audiences. Michael has shared the stage with Michael McDonald, Paul Williams, Bernie Leadon (Eagles), Kathy Mattea, John Gorka, Shawn Phillips, Michael Franks, James Cotton, Michael Johnson… Featured on MPR’s Morning Show, KARE 11, WCCO, KSTP, KMSP, WDIO, and Jason Davis’ ON THE ROAD, Cities 97, KTWN back in the day, he has 2 vinyls and his 17 CDs were recorded using solar power.

On Monday, July 18th, host Lori Dokken welcomes the FANTASTIC Jennifer Grimm!

Some of Jennifer’s credits include performing at Carnegie Hall; Johnny Mercer Songbook Series at the Ordway; Steerage Song at the Fitzgerald Theater; earning the #2 spot on Aruba's year-end top 100 countdown; performing in New York City with shining press in The Village Voice; opening up for Oleta Adams at the St. Vincent Blues Festival; performing on Garrison Keillor's (creator of A Prairie Home Companion) Rhubarb Show; sharing performance events with Huey Lewis and The News, Michael Buble, and Martina McBride ... along with a long, long list of many others. 

Jennifer has a career as a voiceover artist as well, being selected as the singing/speaking voice for Target, OfficeMax, HealthPartners, virtuwell.com, Levaquil, KMart, Only Deals, Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Glucerna, RightSize Smoothies, Doctors Say Yes, Maplewood Toyota, Roseville Midway Ford, CreditAnswers, FIG, PerfectMatch.com, Papa Murphy's, QuitPlan, Bremer Bank and many more. 

 (Check out jennifergrimm.com)

This will be another great night of music and storytelling in the Club’s Lounge!