"We the People...Singing and Speaking Truth"
“We the People” is a concert event that will include spoken word from sources, documents and people such as: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Amanda Gorman, Maya Angelou, Hannah Arendt, Timothy Snyder, The Constitution, The Declaration of Independence and others. These reflections will be surrounded by musical selections made popular by Stevie Wonder, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Sam Cooke, Buffalo Springfield, Brandi Carlile, Bob Dylan and more.
The evening will be guided by actress and Twin Cities resident Linda Kelsey who will present the spoken word sections.
On stage to deliver the musical portion that day will be some of the finest Twin Cities’ artists - Patty Peterson, Ginger Commodore, Judi Vinar, and Rachel Holder along with bassist Ben Kelly, drummer Nate Babbs and pianist/vocalist and music director Lori Dokken.
“We the People … Singing & Speaking Truth” - Sunday, September 6th @ 6:30 PM
Crooners Supper Club – Main Stage
Featuring:
Linda Kelsey – actress
Patty Peterson – vocalist
Judi Vinar – vocalist
Ginger Commodore – vocalist
Rachel Holder – vocalist
Ben Kelly – bass
Nate Babbs – percussion
Lori Dokken – producer/music director/pianist/vocalist
CROONERS SUPPER CLUB
6161 Highway 65 NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
Box Office: (763) 760-0062
"Painting Joni"
Let’s celebrate the amazing Joni Mitchell with a concert event that will highlight some of Mitchell’s most popular works including Big Yellow Taxi, Both Sides Now, A Case of You, The Circle Game, Woodstock and many more.
A self-described “painter derailed by circumstance” and hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of the greatest songwriters ever,” Joni Mitchell’s music paints social and environmental issues using a poetic style while addressing the universal feelings of romantic longing, loss, disillusion and joy. A nine-time Grammy award winner, along with seven other nominations, Mitchell’s music blazed new trails in the industry with her unique open tunings, alternative harmonic structure and lyrical styling that touches the hearts of all who hear it.
"Painting Joni … " - Celebrating the Music of a Master
The Dunsmore Room @ Crooners
Sunday, September 13th, 2026 – 5:00 PM
Judi Vinar – vocals
Rachel Holder – vocals
Lori Dokken – vocals and piano
"A Return to Studio 54"
Studio 54 burst onto the scene in 1977 and its glamour and pageantry defined the disco era. Certainly Studio 54 was a place to party, but in its intermingling of art and culture, the club was a kind of performance piece in and of itself. The club’s admission policy only let in a select few … however it drew a mix of denizens from ALL walks of life, and the club offered a haven where people from diverse backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities could come together without judgment.
Some of the artists featured in the show include Evelyn “Champagne” King, Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, The Pointer Sisters, Tina Turner, Gloria Gaynor, Donna Summer, The Weather Girls and many more! A few of the disco classics you will experience are Shame, I’m Every Woman, I Will Survive, It’s Raining Men, Boogie, Oogie Oogie, Don’t Leave Me This Way, We Are Family, No More Tears (Enough is Enough) … We’re going to leave it there. We don’t want to give everything away!
Featuring:
Patty Peterson: Vocals
Judi Vinar: Vocals
Ginger Commodore: Vocals
Rachel Holder: Vocals
Lori Dokken: Music Director, Piano, Vocals
Phil Kadidlo: Keyboards
Joe Elliott: Guitar
Tony Axtell: Bass
David Stanoch: Drums
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
501 West 78th Street
"Women on the Moon"
Women on the Moon is a concert event that showcases some of our favorite artists from the 1960s such as: Mama Cass, Tina Turner, Aretha, Cher, Dusty Springfield, Lesley Gore, Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, Dionne Warwick, Mavis Staples, Joan Baez, Cher, Ella, Shirley Bassey, Laura Nyro, Diana Ross, Barbra, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Nancy Sinatra, and the great Nina Simone.
The 1960s was one of the most memorable decades of all time in the history of The United States. It started out with the election of President John F. Kennedy and the dawn of “Camelot” and closed out with the first man landing on the moon. In between these bookends would be the assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK; civil rights legislation; protests; drugs; The Feminine Mystique; Black Power; hippies; Vietnam; Gloria Steinem; Nixon; the Watts riots; Andy Warhol; Stonewall; NOW; The Beatles; Laugh-In; The Rolling Stones; Twiggy; Woodstock; and so many other momentous events.
While men landed on the moon, women artists took their own giant leap into every area of the musical landscape. The ‘60s were inarguably the most prolific decade for female vocalists and musicians in many diverse styles and categories. From pop and folk to rock and roll and rhythm and blues, women launched themselves into the music scene and claimed their space in the mostly male dominated industry.
Featuring:
Patty Peterson: Vocals
Judi Vinar: Vocals
Ginger Commodore: Vocals
Joyann Parker: Vocals
Rachel Holder: Vocals
Lori Dokken: Music Director, Piano, Vocals
Joe Elliott: Guitar
Tony Axtell: Bass
David Stanoch: Drums
"Songs From the French Quarter"
Songs From The French Quarter takes you to the streets of New Orleans with music made famous by Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, Duke Ellington, and countless others. Don’t miss this special evening of lush ballads and second line grooves from the culture that is responsible for the creation of Jazz music.
Rachel Holder: Vocals
Reid Kennedy: Drums
Phil Aaron: Piano
Graydon Peterson: Bass
"We the People" @ Crooners Supper Club
“We the People” is a concert event that will include spoken word from sources, documents and people such as: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Amanda Gorman, Maya Angelou, Hannah Arendt, Timothy Snyder, The Constitution, The Declaration of Independence and others. These reflections will be surrounded by musical selections made popular by Stevie Wonder, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Sam Cooke, Buffalo Springfield, Brandi Carlile, Bob Dylan and more.
The afternoon will be guided by actress and Twin Cities resident Linda Kelsey who will present the spoken word sections. (Linda is best known for her role as Billie Newman on the CBS drama television series Lou Grant, which earned her three Golden Globe Award nominations and five Primetime Emmy Award nominations.)
On stage to deliver the musical portion that day will be some of the finest Twin Cities’ artists - Patty Peterson, Ginger Commodore, Judi Vinar, and Rachel Holder along with bassist Ben Kelly, drummer Nate Babbs and pianist/vocalist and music director Lori Dokken.
There will be sing-along opportunities for the audience, and the performers guarantee that we all will leave the experience feeling energized, hopeful and supported by our neighbors and community to continue the work ahead.
“We the People … Singing & Speaking Truth” - Sunday, July 5th @ 7:00 PM
Crooners Supper Club – Main Stage
Featuring:
Linda Kelsey – actress
Patty Peterson – vocalist
Judi Vinar – vocalist
Ginger Commodore – vocalist
Rachel Holder – vocalist
Ben Kelly – bass
Nate Babbs – percussion
Lori Dokken – producer/music director/pianist/vocalist
CROONERS SUPPER CLUB
6161 Highway 65 NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
Box Office: (763) 760-0062
"Songs by Boys by Girls" @ The Phipps Center for the Arts
For ONE DAY ONLY – Patty Peterson, Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder and Lori Dokken (members of “the girls,” the “I Am Woman,” and “Women on the Moon” shows) will put their own spin on iconic songs made famous by legendary “boys” — including Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Elton John, The Beatles, and many more.
Every time these great friends take the stage; it promises to be a fantastic evening of powerful vocals, rich harmonies, and a sprinkle of Rat Pack-style charm and humor.
Presented by local music powerhouse Lori Dokken – this dynamic ensemble of women will deliver a one-night-only event you won’t want to miss!
Patty Peterson: Vocals
Judi Vinar: Vocals
Rachel Holder: Vocals
Lori Dokken: Vocals & Piano
Ben Kelly: Bass
David Stanoch: Drums
Phipps Center for the Arts
109 Locust St.
Hudson, WI 54016
715.386.2305
info@thephipps.org
Cha Cha Cha @ Margie's
Cha Cha Cha is so excited to be back at Margie’s Kitchen in Andover!
Come join us for some food and drinks and a night of music. We love to take requests!
The songs we love to hear, and have to sing; Cha Cha Cha makes all of us remember why our bells ring. From classic bossanova to radio stars, this duo does it all while you sit back and sip some rum and citrus drink. Wherever you listen, the vocal stylings of Rachel Holder will put you back in a Cape Cod canopy feeling the sand at your feet, and the wavey guitar sounds of Benjamin Kelly will have everyone feeling the surf in their seats.
Painting Joni
Lori Dokken presents …
“Painting Joni … Celebrating the Music of a Master”
Let’s celebrate Joni Mitchell with a concert event that will highlight some of Mitchell’s most popular works including Big Yellow Taxi, Both Sides Now, A Case of You, The Circle Game, Woodstock and many more.
A self-described “painter derailed by circumstance” and hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of the greatest songwriters ever,” Joni Mitchell’s music paints social and environmental issues using a poetic style while addressing the universal feelings of romantic longing, loss, disillusion and joy. A nine-time Grammy award winner, along with seven other nominations, Mitchell’s music blazed new trails in the industry with her unique open tunings, alternative harmonic structure and lyrical styling that touches the hearts of all who hear it.
This show features vocalists Judi Vinar and Rachel Holder withpianist/vocalist Lori Dokken.
A Return to Studio 54
Studio 54 burst onto the scene in 1977 and its glamour and pageantry defined the disco era. Certainly Studio 54 was a place to party, but in its intermingling of art and culture, the club was a kind of performance piece in and of itself. The club’s admission policy only let in a select few … however it drew a mix of denizens from ALL walks of life, and the club offered a haven where people from diverse backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities could come together without judgment. On any night the guests might include Liza Minnelli, Andy Warhol, Grace Jones, the drag queen Divine and Bianca Jagger along with patrons of all races, socio economic scales and sexual orientation. Even though the original club was only open for three years … it created a space where all were welcome to come and dance, party, people watch and just celebrate being together.
It’s time for “A RETURN TO STUDIO 54!”
Some of the artists featured in the show include Evelyn “Champagne” King, Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, The Pointer Sisters, Tina Turner, Gloria Gaynor, Donna Summer, The Weather Girls and many more! A few of the disco classics you will experience are Shame, I’m Every Woman, I Will Survive, It’s Raining Men, Boogie, Oogie Oogie, Don’t Leave Me This Way, We Are Family, No More Tears (Enough is Enough) … We’re going to leave it there. We don’t want to give everything away!
Featuring:
Patty Peterson: Vocals
Judi Vinar: Vocals
Ginger Commodore: Vocals
Rachel Holder: Vocals
Lori Dokken: Music Director, Piano, Vocals
Joe Elliott: Guitar
Tony Axtell: Bass
David Stanoch: Drums
Women on the Moon
We’re celebrating International Women’s Day by showcasing some of the greatest female artists from the 1960s such as Mama Cass, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Lesley Gore, Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, Dionne Warwick, Joan Baez, Ella, Laura Nyro, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Nina Simone and many more. Producer and musical director Lori Dokken has assembled some of the Twin Cities’ finest female vocalists to transport you back more than 50 years to a time when many things were static and tumultuous, yet “peace” and “love” were two of the most circulated words of the era.
Featuring:
Patty Peterson: Vocals
Judi Vinar: Vocals
Ginger Commodore: Vocals
Rachel Holder: Vocals
Joyann Parker: Vocals
Lori Dokken: Music Director, Piano, Vocals
Joe Elliott: Guitar
Tony Axtell: Bass
David Stanoch: Drums