These free concerts are held on Mondays from 12:00-1:00 pm
In the Lips Atrium (subway level of the Charlton building)
Maud Hixson
Singer/Song Stylist
January 13, 2020
Hailed as “gently virtuosic” (All About Jazz), Maud Hixson is a devoted exponent of great songs, ranging from
the classic Great American Songbook to the often unsung or for gotten compositions awaiting rediscovery.
Based in Saint Paul Minnesota, “Hixson’s slightly gauzy tone and breezy singing evokes cool-school singers of
the 1950’s.” If you like cool, artful story telling in jazz, check her out.
Blues/Gospel
January 20, 2020
Annie Mack has built a reputation for writing meaningful, relate-able and inspirational songs. Live, she delivers her songs with power, soul, and conviction. A dynamic vocalist and charismatic performer, she takes the audience on a journey; from velvet lined melodic depths to exciting, gritty, full-bodied church hollers. Annie is a regular performer around Minnesota, appearing frequently at venues such as The Aster Cafe, Bunkers Bar and Grill, Vieux Carre and The Dakota Jazz Club.
No Performance Today
January 27, 2020
Country/Gospel
February 03, 2020
Atlanta-born and Tennessee-raised, Gary Timb's "Southern-fried" piano playing and rich baritone voice have been nominated for both Grammy and Dove awards. He has performed and recorded as a solo artist; and with various country and gospel groups, including the legendary Statesmen Quartet and Country Music Hall of Fame's Sonny James. Dawn Timbs has sung for years with her family's gospel group, The Schimpps; and is the founder of the folk group Ruby Boots, featured on Minnesota Public Radio in years past.
Claudia Schmidt
Folk/Jazz
February 10, 2020
Claudia Schmidt describes her musical style as a wonderful hodgepodge of music, poetry, story, laughter, drama and celebrating the moment. She mixes folk, jazz, traditional ballads, and original pieces. Schmidt presents a unique look at the world from someone who expresses what she sees with clarity, humor and wonder. The San Francisco Bay Guardian said, “Schmidt's shows are a lot like falling in love. You never know what's going to happen next . . .” More succinctly, Garrison Keillor said, "When Claudia sings a song, it stays sung." The latest CD is titled Concinnity.