Jamecia Bennett
There are Twin Cities tribute shows saluting baby-boomer soul stars like Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Earth, Wind & Fire. What about the next gen? Sounds of Blackness lead vocalist Bennett is honoring two Gen X stars, Monica and Brandy. They had thriving solo careers in the ‘90s, collaborated on the 1998 Grammy-winning smash “The Boy Is Mine” and toured together in 2025. (Did you see them on New Year’s Eve with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen?) Each also amassed acting credits, Brandy notably on TV’s “Moesha” and Monica on the reality show “Monica: Still Standing.” Similarly, Bennett has distinguished herself as an actor (Penumbra, Park Square, Ordway productions) as well as a sparkly, powerhouse vocalist oozing soulfulness. She will be joined by “American Idol” finalist Paris Bennett, her daughter, and Chicago songstress Mon’Aerie.
JAMECIA BENNETT PRESENTS: THE BOY IS MINE
A TRIBUTE TO BRANDY & MONICA feat. PARIS BENNETT & MON AERIE
JAN 10 • 7PM
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Calling themselves the Infidels, Dan Israel, Terry Walsh and an all-star Twin Cities band pay tribute to Bob Dylan.
INFIDELS: A BOB DYLAN TRIBUTE
w/TERRY WALSH, DAN ISRAEL & STEVE BRANTSEG
JAN 11 • 7PM
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David Binney Action Trio
The alto saxophonist bandleader has a long history in modern jazz, having worked with Gil Evans, Donny McCaslin and Maria Schneider, among others. Since 1990, he has delivered more than 30 albums under his own name, including 2023’s “Action,” which will be the focus of his current trio. Joined by drummer Louis Cole and bassist Pera Krstajic, Binney offers wide ranging electro-acoustic jazz with hints of prog rock, with his saxophone at turns melodic and serrated, his music at turns structured and adventurous.
DAVID BINNEY ACTION TRIO
w/LOUIS COLE & PERA KRSTAJIC
JAN 12 • 7PM
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Led by the local jazz pianist, Travis Anderson Trio interprets the music of animated films from Pixar, Disney and Studio Ghibli.
TRAVIS ANDERSON TRIO:
THE MUSIC OF STUDIO GHIBLI, DISNEY & PIXAR
JAN 13 • 7PM
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Orianthi
This is a reschedule from a Dec. 13 postponement by the much-lauded, well-connected guitarist from Australia. She was hired by Michael Jackson for his This Is It Tour that never happened. She joined Alice Cooper’s band for a couple of tours. She saluted Carlos Santana when he received his Kennedy Center Honors. And she’s gigged with the Hollywood Vampires and collaborated with, among others, Richie Sambora, her former beau. Her solo career has been a bit hit and miss, as her 2025 disc “Some Kind of Feeling” demonstrates. While she tries for some radio friendly songs, Orianthi is more compelling when she gets more emotional, especially on the bluesy, dreamy “What I’ve Been Looking For,” the slow-burn “Ghost” and the explosive blues-rocker “First Time Blues” featuring Joe Bonamassa.