Spencer Dobson’s comedy weaves stories around his return to small town America from Los Angeles, trying to date as an adult and being in charge of caring for his aging family members while trying to hold on to some sanity. A prolific writer, Spencer always brings surprises and fresh material to his audiences.

Spencer has appeared at 2000 HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, the Joke Joint in Lilydale, MN; Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, Bloomington, MN; Fat Daddy’s, Sioux Falls, SD; Giggle, Brookfield, WI;  New Hope Cinema Grill, New Hope, MN;  Black Bear Casino, Carlton, MN; Laughter in the Loft, Coon Rapids, MN;  Rooster T. Feathers, Sunnyvale, CA—and at many other venues.

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"Dobson's act is funny, smart, and gutsy.  He bares his soul to tickle your funny bone.". - Ken Reed, Owner, The Joke Joint in Lilydale 

“Dobson had them rRolling in the aisles.” –Xavier Pastrano, The Dakota Student

Comedian Jon Schulz, or “The Inappropriate Gentleman,” as his loyal fan base knows him, grew up in Minneapolis, where he spent his nefarious childhood years not applying himself to anything other than being funny and offensive.

“I can’t believe he just said that!” along with laughter is a common reaction when Jon is on stage. His material is full of deceit and misdirection that hides the true path he is taking you down. Just when you think his act has reached its apex, he takes it another level higher. Jon mainly works the Upper Midwest and is working on expanding his fan base at every show he performs. Because once he takes the stage, there is no turning back. So strap in and grab a drink because things are about to get weird.

Free and Easy, an innovative Twin Cities’ music original that changed the landscape of live music in Twin Cities night clubs, is back and better than ever. The concept for Free and Easy was simple: Use studio players and singers, write “hip” arrangements and play music that makes you want to dance.  

Free and Easy was inducted into the Minnesota Hall of Fame in May 2008 at the Medina Ballroom and they tore the house down!   

As a result of this incredible reunion, Free and Easy has re-formed with five original members and opened March 20, 2009 to a standing-room-only crowd. The band is officially back and we invite you to come along for the ride. 

Free and Easy features David Rodriguez, Lauren McAurthur and Jimmy Rodriguez on vocals, Dick Hiebeler on bass and a blazing horn section led by Dick Jorgensen (lead trumpet), Deone Johnson (trumpet/bone/keys) along with Aaron Moe on reeds and Bobby Hirte (trumpet/trombone/percussion).  Scott Bolin, keyboard player and singer extraordinaire, has also recently joined the band.

Armed with a killin’ rhythm section and a four-piece horn section for the ages, Free and Easy performs regularly with singer Alex Ligertwood, former lead singer with Santana. The band recently released a CD of the 2011 concert with Alex which is available for purchase from the band. On May 5, 2012 Free and Easy were joined on stage with Earth Wind and Fire’s rhythm section for an incredible 90-minute set at the MN Music Café. It was a night that folks are still talking about. The crowd loved it, the local musicians were all over it and Earth Wind and Fire said they want to sit in the next time they come to town.

Free and Easy cut their teeth on Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire and all things funky, and you’ll love their takes on Cee Lo Green, Bruno Mars, Black-Eyed Peas, Mayer Hawthorne and Robin Thicke. If you want to take a walk on retro side you’ll love their Jersey Boys Medley and might see a little Michael Jackson break out right after a Prince groove. 

Country star Billy Currington will present an outdoor concert at St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake on Saturday, May 25. Gates open at 5 p.m. Hot new country bands Rocket Club and Turpentine Wine will open the show. Billy Currington takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the gate. Order tickets by phone at 1-888-715-2512. $2.50 surcharge added to all telephone ticket orders. Tickets are also available online at tempotickets.com/stcroixcasinos. Admission limited to guests 18 and older. 

The title of Billy Currington’s new album, Enjoy Yourself, says it all. “That’s what I want people to think about doing when they hear my music,” the happy-go-lucky Georgia native says. “I want them to have a good time.” And a good time is clearly what they’re having.

Currington has garnered an impressive ten Top 10 hits, with six of those hitting No. 1 – “Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer,” “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” “People Are Crazy,” ”Don’t,” “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” and “Good Directions.” He’s sold millions of albums and has been selected to tour with the likes of Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Sugarland. Tour mate Carrie Underwood notes that Billy’s talent and charm have made crowds fall in love with him. He also received the compliment of a lifetime from David Letterman, who said about Billy’s “People Are Crazy” performance, “This song will change your life. You’re not going to do any better than this song here.”

His multiple nominations include two 2010 Grammy nominations (Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song) for “People Are Crazy,” which also received nominations for Single and Song of the Year from the Academy of Country Music, as well as Single, Song and Video of the Year from the Country Music Association. He was honored with a 2006 nomination for Top New Male Vocalist at the ACMS, which followed 2005 ACM and CMA nominations for “Party For Two,” his duet with Shania Twain.

He proudly claimed the “Hottest Video of the Year” trophy at the fan-voted 2006 CMT Music Awards for “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right.” Entertainment Weekly has praised his effortless charm, while the Associated Press says, “With Enjoy Yourself, he zeros in on an easy-going soul vibe, a sound that brings out a likeable quality in Currington’s Georgia-raised tenor.”

Despite his laid-back demeanor, Billy has earned a reputation as a hard-working entertainer who puts everything he’s got into his shows every night. He’s taken the stage several times at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, the very facility that he helped build on his day job while pursuing his musical dreams. He’s still a working man who is drawn to exploring life’s simple truths and pleasures.

“With his rich tenor and relaxed delivery, Billy Currington knows how to put a tear in your beer,” Billboard says. ”Currington sings that he’s ‘not known for doing a lot,’ but he’s certainly found a way to do something that’s undeniably his own.” 

Gerry has been playing his special brand of rock and roll comedy since the late sixties. He grew up in Chicago, and before becoming a favorite on the comedy circuit, spent twenty years touring in the world of rock and roll.

Back then, and to this day, Gerry infuses every show with content and a special energy customized for that evening’s audience. Because of this, his show flows seamlessly from comedy clubs to corporate shows, from festivals to touring with major rock acts. Gerry has always felt an enormous sense of affection and gratitude for his audiences, and that approach guarantees that every night is a special evening, filled with music and laughter.

Crystal & The Commotion promotes a high energy, fun atmosphere that will make you want to jump out of your seats and let loose! We play a variety of music starting back in the ‘60s, rocking and rolling all the way to today's hits including rock, country, pop and blues music. Band members include Crystal Dolivo on vocals, Scott Milz on guitar, Peter Phippen on bass and Mike Hucek on drums. They all work hard to make your experience memorable.

David began to write more as he performed anywhere an audience would assemble.  Then came the call from “Catch A Rising Star” to open for comedian George Wallace.  His twelve-minute set drew praise from the headliner and local St. Louis radio. The buzz that followed landed him a permanent emcee job at “Catch,” forcing him to grow as a comic.

Now a seasoned headliner from coast to coast, his tour-de force act weaves smooth satire, singing and dancing, real life experiences, deftly delivered impressions and some of the most unique audience interaction ever seen in entertainment.  From “The Crackhead,” to the critically acclaimed whimsical “Forrest Pimp,” this clean comic packs a wallop.

Laura Thorne is a Minnesota-based comedian who began her career in Washington, DC after getting fired from her job for poor performance. Scarred and humiliated, she embarked on her comedy career, intent on exceeding expectations. Today she performs for a wide array of audiences across the Midwest, melting hearts from angry coal miners in northern Minnesota to angry college students in Madison, Wisconsin.  Laura's comedic stories and observational twists have been featured in the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Rochester's Post Bulletin.

Exit Stage Right is a group of musicians who are huge fans of Rush. They’re not into dressing up or pretending to be Rush (although those silk kimonos were pretty sweet). They’re just about doing justice to the amazing music of the Canadian trio.

They do songs from Moving Pictures, Permanent Waves, Signals, Vapor Trails and earlier works.

There is a reason that people are still listening to Zeppelin and because of that Whole Lotta Zep tries to remain faithful to the recorded music while keeping the spirit of Led Zeppelin.

Whole Lotta Zep features Kelly Peterson on lead guitar, Sean Smith on vocals, Charles Fletcher on bass guitar and Billy Thommes on drums.

David Testroet is a true veteran comedian with the Bio to prove it. Born in Iowa, Testroet has an easy Midwest delivery. With a quick laugh and a shift of an eyebrow, you’re soon in David's world. From comedy clubs and theaters across the United states and Canada to flying across seas for five different tours to entertain the U.S. Military.  A fast and funny show anyone can enjoy. Material that twists from Darwin to Grizzly bears and sharp improvisation skills developed with over twenty years of stage experience.  A well established harmonica player, David has incorporated this into his act. From rock and roll to his original songs like the “Big Guy Blues.”  A strong closer that even further separates David from other comedian. 

From Chicago, Jay Harris studied improv at the Second City Theater in Chicago before branching out on his own as a stand-up. Armed with a background in the financial world, his day-to-day encounters with people everywhere help create his persona.  At 6'7" tall...his jokes might fly over your head....literally.

Jay got invited to participate in the 2008 Seattle International Comedy Competition and was also a finalist for Zaniest Person in Chicago 2008.

Marty Stuart will be in Turtle Lake for one show on Friday, June 14. Show time is 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets go on sale on May 14 at 1-888-715-2512 or online at Tempo Tickets. Cash or credit card ticket sales are also being handled at the TLC Players Club booth.

Marty Stuart is a five-time Grammy winner, platinum recording artist, Grand Ole Opry star, country music archivist, Southern culture historian, photographer, musician, songwriter, TV show host, charismatic force of nature and country music fan.

Since starting out singing gospel music as a child, Stuart, 54, has spent over four decades celebrating American roots music with a missionary's zeal. His teenage years on tour with bluegrass legend Lester Flatt in the '70s were followed by six years in Johnny Cash's band during the '80s and a chart-topping tenure as a solo artist in the '90s.

The turn of the century saw Stuart looking inward to make deeply felt records payinghomage to his love of vintage gospel, his Native American passions and, as always, his core -- foot-stompin', tail-shakin', honky tonkin', rockin' hillbilly music. His latest ouevre is ably supported by the coolest cats in Nashville, his backing band the Fabulous Superlatives--guitarist Kenny Vaughan, drummer Harry Stinson and bassist Paul Martin.

Stuart's zest for every conceivable flavor of country music is also seen regularly by TV viewers on RFD-TV's "The Marty Stuart Show," a miusical variety show and the number one program on the network.

So, what's next? As musicologist Peter North cites, "Marty Stuart seems wrapped in his destiny at this point in time. Not only as country music's most notable ambassador/caretaker, but as its main archetypical crusader. He has without question evolved into one of the most important roots musicians and visionaries in America."

Stay tuned.  

If real, classic country is what you’re looking for, then Silver Wings is just for you!  From “Ramblin’ Fever” to “Someday When Things Are Good,” Merle Haggard’s music set a standard for the country sound, both in songwriting and performance.

Led by Troy Cook, Jr., Silver Wings plays all the hits and features some of Nashville’s finest pickers. Together, they deliver Merle’s music with an honesty and integrity that even the Hag himself would appreciate.

From his start as a third-grader reciting Bill Cosby routines at recess, to performing today at comedy clubs around the nation, Matt Fugate excels at delighting audiences with his original, real and, above all, funny comedy. In addition to laying out the tales of his life in unflinching and hilarious detail, Matt also takes time to explore the humor in everything from how eggs are graded to the meaning of life.

Matt's talents extend to writing and performing a one-man show for the Twin Cities Fringe Festival, co-creating the spoof Web site AlliedChemical.com and writing a humor column for Effect magazine.

Matt has appeared on the “Bob and Tom” radio and television shows, and cuts from his CD, Big World of Me, have been added to the play lists of both Sirius Satellite Radio and KHAHA.com.

Brandon Reynoso has been unapologetically tickling the dark side of Midwesterners since 2005. Currently living in Minneapolis, MN, he spends much of his time in towns he's never heard of, twisting abrasive thoughts into a palatable barrage of quick lines that make crowds want to pinch his cheek rather than slap his face.

Unmistakably the most authentic Prince tribute, The Purple Xperience is led by Doctor Fink, former member of Prince and The Revolution. If you’re a fan of the Purple One, you won’t want to miss this show.

Miss Shannan loves to laugh, and she shares that laughter with her audiences. Her story-telling and infectious smile are sure to crack up even the most stone-faced curmudgeon. Miss Shannan has managed to do a little bit of everything. She is a comedian, actress, former radio show co-host, certified Aerobics instructor and even a former professional female football player.

Shannan will be appearing on an upcoming episode of “How Do I Look?" on the Style Network.

Tonight's comedy show will be held in the Lounge rather than in the Event Center.

Ron Lamprecht was born and bred in the cornfields of Minnesota and seasoned on the mean streets of Fairbanks, Alaska.  He's a favorite at military bases, corporate functions and clubs all across the country and is easily confused.

Tonight's comedy show will be held in the Lounge rather than in the Event Center.

Lithium plays out each show to try to relight the wick that has kept the stage dark for some time. Whether a huge auditorium or a small closet club, you'll feel as if you've transcended back a decade...to a time when ängst was a muse for some of the greatest songs ever written.

10,000 Days is Minnesota’s premier Tool tribute band. All four members are inspired by Tool’s technically complex yet emotionally powerful music, their art/videos, humor and their amazing live shows.

Their mission is to recreate the experience of going to one of Tool’s concerts to the best of their abilities and to spread the word about Tool to the surprising number of people who haven’t heard of them or had the chance to see them live.