Music

It’s a day of celebration for us with Chris’ first day as host on Twin Cities Live.  We just celebrated Twin Cities Live’s fifth birthday, and of course, we all know that Elizabeth has a really big occasion coming up to celebrate – her wedding!

There is a new reality show that premiered on VH- last night that features an adult show choir from La Crosse, Wisconsin.  The show, Off Pitch, follows the Grand River Singers and we are so excited to hear what this whole experience is like and get a little performance from them.

Nicholas David was one of the finalists last season on The Voice.  We’re happy to have him back performing for us and fill us in on what he has been up to.

The 1980’s classic movie, Flashdance, is making a comeback on the stage.  Flashdance the musical is at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis and Emily couldn’t wait to learn the moves that became so famous!

At just 13 and 15 years old, the acoustic pop brother sister duo Brandon and Savannah are making it big in the teen music scene.  They are in town tonight with Disney group R5 tonight at Mill City Nights but are performing for us first.

Sasha Mercedes spent her childhood traveling the country in an old school bus her dad converted into a house.  Now, when she’s not working her day job at an elementary school in Edina, she’s writing and performing her own music.

The band Gloriana's debut single, "Wild at Heart", was the highest-selling country music debut single in 2009. Since then, the group has take home awards like Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Top New Vocal Group.

Hounds of Finn is a folk rock group from St. Paul that blends Celtic and American traditions.  We are excited to have them on our stage to perform an original.

For the last eight years, Buckets and Tap Shoes has been entertaining crowds all over the world.  They knew it was time to bring it to the next level and put together their dream show.  Here to give us a taste is brothers, Andy and Rick Ausland from Buckets and Tap Shoes!

At just 14 years old, Zach Sobiech and his family were devastated by a cancer diagnosis.  Zach was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer called osteosarcoma.  Years of treatments proved unsuccessful and doctors told Zach he now has only months to live.

At just 24 years old, Greg Bates’ debut single, “Did it For the Girl” hit top five on the country radio charts last month.  We are excited to learn more about Greg and hear him perform.

Tim Mahoney was the first musical guest on Twin Cities Live, performing on our very first show.  Since then he appeared on the first season of The Voice with Adam Levine as his coach.

The story of Aida has been told in many ways.  First, it was a classic opera, there have been several movies, then it was almost an animated Disney musicl until they decided to bring it to the stage instead.  The Broadway musical of Aida won four Tony’s and has been a huge hit on tour.

Fresh off The Voice, we are excited to welcome Eagan resident, Nicholas David to Twin Cities Live.  We became big fans of his as he made his mark on The Voice, becoming one of the finalists on the show.

Of all the local and national music groups Twin Cities Live has welcomed throughout the year, Pentatonix was – hands down – the favorite of Twin Cities Live Senior Producer, Christian Unser.

The 150 voices in the Minnesota Boychoir have wowed audiences on five continents and perform regularly with the Minnesota Orchestra and the Minnesota Opera.

She is the original lead vocalist for the hit-show, Riverdance. Minneapolis resident Katie McMahon performed for us in studio!

Local musicians will gather on Sunday, December 9^th for Holiday Lights Live at the Pantages Theater.  Local musicians will be performing holiday favorites.  Tickets are $35, but enter promo code:  TCL at checkout and you’ll get $10 off!  Click here for info and tickets. 

The artists also have a Holiday Lights in the Park CD that’s available at Kowalski’s Markets   and at Holiday Lights in the Park at Phalen Park in St. Paul.

Local musicians will gather on Sunday, December 9^th for Holiday Lights Live at the Pantages Theater.  Local musicians will be performing holiday favorites.  Tickets are $35, but enter promo code:  TCL at checkout and you’ll get $10 off!  Click here for info and tickets.

Local musicians will gather on Sunday, December 9^th for Holiday Lights Live at the Pantages Theater.  Local musicians will be performing holiday favorites.  Tickets are $35, but enter promo code:  TCL at checkout and you’ll get $10 off!  Click here for info and tickets.

Local musicians will gather on Sunday, December 9^th for Holiday Lights Live at the Pantages Theater.  Local musicians will be performing holiday favorites.  Tickets are $35, but enter promo code:  TCL at checkout and you’ll get $10 off!  Click here for info and tickets.

Local musicians will gather on Sunday, December 9^th for Holiday Lights Live at the Pantages Theater.  Local musicians will be performing holiday favorites.  Keri Noble, cohost of the Cities 97 Morning Show joins us with a preview of her performance.

Tim Patrick is a dynamic Sinatra-style singer who performs regularly in the Twin Cities area with his swingin’ Blue Eyes Band.  He has quickly become one of John’s favorite performers and he’s sure Tim will become one of yours too.

It’s not just Friday, November 9^th today.  According to St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman the entire weekend is Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Weekend in St. Paul!  Bruce and the E Street Band are performing at the Xcel Center on Sunday and Monday, November 11^th and 12^th, and we are giving away tickets!

Pentatonix put together a band and the very next day tried out for a national singing competition.  Their thrown together band ended up winning that competition.

The music of Joshua Radin has been featured on Grey’s Anatomy, Brothers and Sisters, and others.  Tonight he’s the headliner at Mill City Nights in downtown Minneapolis – but first he performs In Her Eyes on our stage!

Four time Grammy winner, Olivia Newton John, is back in the Twin Cities for a show at the Guthrie Theater tonight.  We are excited to welcome her back to Twin Cities Live.

Edens Edge is opening for Rascal Flatts tonight at the Grandstand, but first they join us to talk about their Top 30-and-rising single, "Too Good to Be True," off of their new CD.

As the Champion of ABC’s Karaoke Battle USA, she walked away with the crown at the World Karaoke Championships in Ireland.  Cassandra Mae opened for Tim McGraw at We Fest and has become a favorite of Twin Cities Live.

Thanks to Dustin Lee for providing music for Jeff & Beth’s ceremony today.