Dan Chouinard

piano, accordion, bicycle travel, French, Italian, sing-along, MN history, urban ag

[Dan Chouinard @danchoui]

After many sold out shows, T Mychael Rambo, Thomasina Petrus, Charmin Michelle & I reprise Rondo 56 @CroonersMN Sunday 9/11. Music, images & stories about St. Paul’s thriving Black neighborhood before it was decimated for I-94. 430pm & 730pm. Strib review https://t.co/lxAcyJhd9O

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Beautiful songs help spotlight an ugly piece of St. Paul history in 'Rondo '56,' a powerful new show opening at @CroonersMN next week.
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Spotted on this morning‘s walk. Helicopter/s now circling Overlook Park (Summit & Ramsey).

[Dan Chouinard @danchoui]

Ready for some toe-tapping Holiday heartache? Join me and Lush Country pals for classic country hits (40s-50s-60s) at @CroonersMN tonight Thursday 12/26 at 7:30pm https://t.co/tsp0UmzOVP

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When the Shark Bites: the story of collaboration between composer Kurt Weill, playwright Bertolt Brecht & their uncredited co-writer, Elisabeth Hauptmann. With Diana Grasselli, Bradley Greenwald & Prudence Johnson @DakotaMpls Wed. (tomorrow) 9/18 7PM https://t.co/9YEHTkUStG

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One week left to see ‘When The Shark Bites’. With Prudence Johnson, Bradley Greenwald and Diana Grasselli at @OpenEyeTheatre. Tonight only (Sat. 8/10): a post-show Biergarten Party and singalong in Open Eye’s magical backyard garden See you there. https://t.co/EZ2s3RgB9a

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Prudence Johnson, Bradley Greenwald, Diana Grasselli and I premiere a new show at @OpenEyeTheatre this week. WHEN THE SHARK BITES: Hauptmann & Brecht, Lenya & Weill, a theatrical concert of their revolutionary music from the late ‘20s. https://t.co/touYQPFrN3

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Looking for a special something to do Mother’s Day? Join me and Prudence Johnson in an afternoon of music from the Gershwin brothers. In the Ives Theater, Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center . Sunday, May 12 @ 2pm. https://t.co/CPDXkGvdVs

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DEAR LENNY: BERNSTEIN'S LIFE IN SONGS & LETTERS on Friday April 12 7pm at The Weyerhauser Theater @LandmarkCenter with Bradley Greenwald, Prudence Johnson & Diana Grasselli. Exploring Bernstein's commitment to art & social activism via his timeless songs & candid correspondence.

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Think you’ve got it bad? Check out Lush Country @CroonersMN Sunday 3/10 5pm, cry -in-your-beer country classics from the hi-fi era. Prudence Johnson leads vocals with an all-star band. River City Barbershop Quartet special guests. https://t.co/DXoPE4KnCZ

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Wednesday 3/6 (tomorrow) 7pm, it’s the all-request piano bar @Forepaughs restaurant in St. Paul. Arrive early to get a seat, bring your phone for song lyrics. Time to start singing about springtime.

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An evening of Jacques Brel: Pru Johnson, Diana Grasselli, Bradley Greenwald & me @DakotaMpls Tuesday 3/12 7pm. The life of this game-changing Belgian chansonnier and social commentator via stories & songs. French & English language material. https://t.co/e66DVWEcwO

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The World of Cole: Join me, Charmin Michelle and Arne Fogel to celebrate the upcoming 100th birthday of the unforgettable and incomparable Nat King Cole @Crooners_Lounge Tuesday, February 26 at 7:30pm. https://t.co/GpikPqNpvR

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DEAR LENNY: BERNSTEIN'S LIFE IN SONGS & LETTERS on Monday 1/28 7pm @DakotaMpls with Bradley Greenwald, Prudence Johnson & Diana Grasselli. Exploring Bernstein's commitment to art & social activism via his timeless songs & candid correspondence. https://t.co/6E9Bit2Zdr

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End your weekend with the sweet sounds of Lush Country @Crooners_Lounge Sunday 1/27 5-8pm. Join fellow hi-fi era country music lovers for an evening of sad songs with a perky beat. Excellent food and drink too. Reservations recommended. https://t.co/dp0NfehyjP

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Tonight (Weds 1/16) at the weekly all-request sing-along @Forepaughs on Irvine Park, we’ll sing Hello Dolly in tribute to Carol Elaine Channing, plus the usual rounds of rousing requests. 7pm to 9pm, free, come early to snag a seat and bring yr phone for song lyrics.

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Songs I hope someone will request tonite (Wed.) at @Forepaughs: "There! I've Said It Again" (Jan. '64, the last #1 before the Beatles take over); "Love Me Tender" (Elvis bday yesterday); "Donna, Donna" (Joan Baez today); "Peg" (Donald Fagan tmrw). 7pm, free. I'll look for you.

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It's the 9th day of Xmas and I'll be back at @Forepaughs in St. Paul tonight (Wed.) for the weekly all-request sing-along. Holiday repertoire still permitted this week, like it or not. 7-9pm, free but come early and have a bite or a sip. And bring your phone for song lyrics.

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Join me and Ann Reed tomorrow (Sunday 12/9) at 730pm in the Dunsmore Room @Crooners_Lounge for The Holiday Show, with special guest Maria Jette. Holiday classics and oddities, naughty and nice. Reservations required. https://t.co/qntLNapqqc

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Classical MPR's Taste of the Holidays CD gets released Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. Host Steve Staruch will have copies to give away. Each CD features 11 tracks by MN musicians (including my late brother Joe). Listen here:
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