BARBARA PIPER
With great depth and nuance, Minnesota singer-songwriter Barbara Piper artfully balances emotion and execution with her voice. With three albums of original music spanning several genres, she is a powerhouse of creativity and skill. In addition to serving as a music educator for the Minnesota Public School System for 34 years, Barbara has performed at hundreds of venues throughout the midwest. Barbara’s recent notable performance will include a vinyl release show at Verbena Vinyl in Northfield, Mn in March. And, together with Pauline Jennings, Barb fronts a tribute group called “Feeling Groovy” (description below).
WOWIE, A VINYL RELEASE is in the works!! Dust off those turntables, record players, victrolas…there is a new fangled LP on the way. Arctic Heart will be released March 28, 2025. Watch for updates and more info.
FEELING GROOVY Tribute with a TWIST!
For Bookings or more information: Pauline Jennings pauline.sgninnej@gmail.com. https://feelinggroovytribute.com/
Strawberry Jazz Collective
The Strawberry Jazz Collective is a popular jazz combo for all occasions. It includes experienced local and Twin Cities jazz musicians who play and sing a smooth blend of soulful blues, popular Great American Songbook tunes and swinging jazz standards.
This rotating cast of fun-loving musicians often includes various combinations of piano, bass, drums, guitar, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, cello, violin and vocals. Their joyful performances include creatively improvised music in a wide variety of jazz styles.