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Join Billy, Patty and Paul from The Peterson family for a night of rock and roll with the Classic American Rockers.

The Classic American Rockers are a classic rock band made up of musicians who have toured with some of the biggest names in show business, including Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, Boz Scaggs, Kenny Loggins, Prince, The Pretenders, Stevie Nicks, Peter Frampton, John Mayer, and Dave Mason to name a few. Their set features many of the songs they have played with these classic rock stars

$35-$45

The Peterson family celebrates what would have been the 101st birthday of their matriarch, Jeanne Arland Peterson. They will be playing songs from her trailblazing career, and more.

The Peterson Family is often referred to as "Minnesota's First Family of Music" and have played with Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, Prince, Kenny Loggin's, Michael Bolton and countless others. Join them for this special event in celebration of Jeanne Arland Peterson's 101st birthday! Considered the grande dame of Minnesota jazz, not only did Jeanne raised five children who are professional musicians, but she amassed Minnesota Music Hall of Fame-worthy credits and had 22 years in WCCO Radio's house band, led by her late husband, Willie. Jeanne also has to her credit performances with jazz stars George Benson, Sonny Stitt and Roy Eldridge, and entertainers Bob Hope, Perry Como and Red Skelton.

$30-$40

The Peterson Family Virtual Concert Re-Broadcast

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FREE RE-BROADCAST!!! Join the Peterson Family and special appearances from their friends including David Sanborn, Dave Koz, Oleta Adams, Ben Sidran, and more for an exclusive virtual live stream, raising money for the Peterson Family Scholarship in Jazz Studies at the University of Minnesota.

The Peterson Family Virtual Concert - VIRTUAL TICKET

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Join the Peterson Family and special appearances from their friends including David Sanborn, Dave Koz, Oleta Adams, Ben Sidran, and more for an exclusive virtual live stream, raising money for the Peterson Family Scholarship in Jazz Studies at the University of Minnesota.

Minnesota’s First Family of Music and MN Hall of Fame members, The Peterson Family, have been performing locally, nationally, and internationally for many years. In the wake of the death of matriarch Jeanne Arland Peterson in 2013, her five children, Linda, Billy, Patty, Ricky, Paul Peterson, and grandson Jason Peterson DeLaire collaborated with the University of Minnesota to establish the Peterson Family Scholarship in Jazz Studies.

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$20 for tickets

The Peterson Family Virtual Concert - TICKET AND VIRTUAL VIP MEET AND GREET

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Join the Peterson Family and special appearances from their friends including David Sanborn, Dave Koz, Oleta Adams, Ben Sidran, and more for an exclusive virtual live stream, raising money for the Peterson Family Scholarship in Jazz Studies at the University of Minnesota.

This is for a ticket AND a limited VIP Virtual Meet and Greet

The Peterson Family

Crooners, 6161 Highway 65 NE , Minneapolis, MN 55432

The Peterson Family is often referred to as "Minnesota's First Family of Music." Everyone in the Peterson Family is a musician/singer, including extended family (cousins Russy and Tommy), and the next generation. The Peterson Family has played with Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, Prince, Kenny Loggin's, Michael Bolton and countless others.

7 pm how $30-35 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-peterson-family-presents-legacy-drive-in-or-dine-out-tickets-108516580012

$30-$35

Often referred to as Minnesota’s First Family of Music, The Peterson Family are musicians and singers, and have been performing locally, nationally, and internationally for many years; playing with the likes of Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, Prince, The Time, Kenny Loggins, Michael Bolton, David Sanborn, Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac and many others. They were inducted into the Midwest Music Hall of Fame and collectively have 100 gold and platinum records. The Peterson’s also have three family Recordings. As a bonus this year Patty Peterson will be releasing and performing selections from her new solo Christmas recording entitled “Count Your Blessings."

The Peterson Family - Songs My Mother Loved

Featuring: Linda, Patty, Billy, Paul and Jason

The Peterson Family is often referred to as "Minnesota's First Family of Music." Everyone in the Peterson Family is a musician/singer.

Jeanne Arland Peterson:

The story begins with the late great Jeanne Arland and Willie Peterson. Mpls Star/Tribune music critic Jon Bream wrote about Jeanne, prior to her 90th birthday celebration: Jeanne Arland Peterson is the grande dame of Minnesota jazz. Not only has she raised five children who are professional musicians, but she has amassed Minnesota Music Hall of Fame-worthy credits. 22 years in WCCO Radio's house band. Performances with jazz stars George Benson, Sonny Stitt and Roy Eldridge, and entertainers Bob Hope, Perry Como and Red Skelton. Jeanne had 7 albums....her last being "Dare to Dream, Jeanne Arland plays Harold Arlen." This was a live CD/DVD, and it really shows Jeanne's incredible improve skills.

About Linda Peterson:

Linda is an international recording artist, song writer, pianist and vocalist. She has appeared at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival several times. Linda has five CDs to her credit, two of which were recorded in Copenhagen, Denmark and the most recent CD, recorded in Buenos Aires with famed Argentine guitarist, Luis Salinas. A new CD of Linda’s original compositions was released in the summer of 2015, entitled “You Gotta Be Somewhere”. Linda lives and works in Palm Springs, California during season and travels to Florida, Minnesota and Europe and South America to work during the summer months.

About Patty Peterson:

Patty has received the coveted Minnesota Music Award 7 times for best vocalist as well as best jazz recording and in 2010 she was inducted into the Mid America Hall of Fame. Patty has released 4 solo recordings, featuring the likes of Sheila E., David Hazeltine, Stokley Williams, and Ira Sullivan, as well as her mother, Jeanne Arland Peterson and her brothers, Billy Peterson, Ricky Peterson and Paul Peterson. Patty is currently working on her 5th solo recording for a release date in mid 2019.. Patty has hosted radio talk shows, she's been an actress, a model, appeared in numerous commercial voice-overs and jingles, and has performed the national anthem at several major venues.Patty is also the host of her own weekly contemporary jazz show on KBEM 88.5FM

About Billy Peterson:

Billy is one of the premier, most celebrated bass players in the world. His uncompromising talents as a performer have brought him widespread recognition, as well as his plenty credits as a composer, arranger and producer. So it is no surprise that the world-renowned bassist is quite often also compared with a chameleon, but not only as he can fill many positions, but also as he is at home in several genres of music whether it be rock, pop, R&B, soul, jazz, folk or country. Billy contributions to the music scene are inestimable and his imagination and boundless enthusiasm behind the bass are singular and stunning. During his extensive musical career, the permanently in-demand bassist has worked with many internationally famous, acclaimed artists, among them Carlos Santana, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Prince, Les Paul or Steve Miller, just to name a few.

About Paul Peterson:

Prince discovered Paul Peterson, aka “St Paul,” at the age of 17. He enlisted him as a keyboard player in “The Time” for the movie “Purple Rain.” He took the

vocalist spot in the Prince produced group “The Family” before becoming a solo artist and scoring hits for MCA and Atlantic Records. Paul has recorded, toured or written with Steve Miller, Peter Frampton, Prince, George Benson, Oleta Adams, The Corrs, Kenny Loggins, and Morris Day and The Time to name a few. His band, fDeluxe (formerly The Family) is celebrating the 34th anniversary of their Prince produced record with a few select shows around the country. Paul has recently put together "St Paul and the Mpls Funk All Stars," consisting of musicians and producers who helped to create the Mpls Sound.

About Jason Peterson DeLaire:

Jason is proficient on keyboards and saxophone, as well as being a talented singer, songwriter and producer. Currently touring as the Saxophonist/Keyboardist with Michael Bolton, he has also toured and/or recorded with renowned artists such as Prince, Alexander O’Neal, Richard Marx, Donny Osmond, Oleta Adams, Solo, Cherrelle as well as Bobby Brown, Ben Sidran and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’ Flyte Time Productions. Jason attended Berklee School of Music in Boston, studying film score and musical harmony. He is a well-rounded and versatile performer of classic jazz and R &B and has earned a reputation as a solid touring accompanist and ‘front’ solo performer. His debut CD “In My Life” received critical acclaim during the inauguration of President Barack Obama for his reflective lyrics.

The Peterson Family-Twas the Jam Before Christmas

The Dakota, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Mpls, MN

About The Peterson Family Featuring Linda, Billy, Patty, Ricky, and Paul Peterson, as well as Jason Peterson DeLaire (third generation).

The Peterson Family is often referred to as Minnesota’s First Family of Music. Everyone in the Peterson Family is a musician and singer and has been performing locally, nationally, and internationally for many years.

The Peterson Family has played with Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Dylan, Prince, Kenny Loggins, and countless others. They were inducted into the Midwest Music Hall of Fame and collectively have 100 gold and platinum records.

What Other People Have Been Saying... “What do Prince, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks have in common? Those magnificent Petersons.” – Star Tribune

The Peterson Family -Twas the Jam Before Christmas

The Dakota, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Mpls, MN

About The Peterson Family Featuring Linda, Billy, Patty, Ricky, and Paul Peterson, as well as Jason Peterson DeLaire (third generation).

The Peterson Family is often referred to as Minnesota’s First Family of Music. Everyone in the Peterson Family is a musician and singer and has been performing locally, nationally, and internationally for many years.

The Peterson Family has played with Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Dylan, Prince, Kenny Loggins, and countless others. They were inducted into the Midwest Music Hall of Fame and collectively have 100 gold and platinum records.

What Other People Have Been Saying... “What do Prince, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks have in common? Those magnificent Petersons.” – Star Tribune

The Peterson Family -Twas the Jam Before Christmas

The Dakota, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Mpls, MN

About The Peterson Family Featuring Linda, Billy, Patty, Ricky, and Paul Peterson, as well as Jason Peterson DeLaire (third generation).

The Peterson Family is often referred to as Minnesota’s First Family of Music. Everyone in the Peterson Family is a musician and singer and has been performing locally, nationally, and internationally for many years.

The Peterson Family has played with Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Dylan, Prince, Kenny Loggins, and countless others. They were inducted into the Midwest Music Hall of Fame and collectively have 100 gold and platinum records.

What Other People Have Been Saying... “What do Prince, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks have in common? Those magnificent Petersons.” – Star Tribune

Join us at 6:00 PM for complimentary hors d’oeuvres, along with a cash bar for wine and beer. At 7:30 PM rock out with Abracadabra in the theater.

Abracadabra is a classic rock band, whose members have performed with some of the biggest names in rock and roll—Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, Prince, Stevie Nicks, and John Mayer, to name a few. Check out the band music at their web site: https://abracadabramusic.com/

Our amazing hors d’oeuvres are generously supplied by: Pedro's del Este, Bricks Neapolitan Pizza, The Nova of Hudson and Lolo American Kitchen Hudson

All proceeds from this event go to the Hudson Rotary Clubs, who in turn contribute to many projects and needs in the community, as well as around the world. Please join us in our efforts to improve the lives of others, as we Rock The River!