Emerson Avenue
MUSIC
There’s dancing in the streets of the Twin Cities! Emerson Avenue is a high-energy, horn-driven, classic rock band that hails from Minnesota’s Twin Cities. You’ll hear sounds that are heavily rooted in rock, soul, and funk, with classic tracks from bands like Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago, Aretha Franklin, Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Amy Winehouse, Prince, and many more! Our musicians have decades’ worth of experience rocking outdoor festivals, fundraisers, galas, corporate events, private parties, weddings, concert venues, and everything in between, in and around the Twin Cities. If you want fun, excitement, and dancing you will find it with Emerson Avenue!
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Meet The Band
Who’s makin’ the music?
Chris
For years, Chris has been our band’s purveyor of low tones. His signature glissandos, particularly featured in Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” truly set him apart.
Pat
Originally from Colorado Springs, Pat was drawn to the Twin Cities by music in the late seventies. After touring from the Grand Canyon to Canada, he found home in Minneapolis’s lively music scene. With a history of supporting acts like Foghat and Head East, Pat has anchored bands in the Twin Cities for over 35 years. At Emerson Avenue Band, his compelling rhythms keep the dance floor buzzing.
Marty
Marty grew up in the Detroit area and was heavily influenced by the Motown sound and the Beatles. He was drawn to the bass in grade school and played professionally throughout the Midwest and South Florida prior to his career in commercial real estate.
Greg
Originally from Southwestern Michigan, Greg has traveled the country playing guitar in various musical groups. After settling in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area in 1980 he has continued to perform with local acts in many styles from Rock, Americana, Funk/R&B as well as personal projects in Classical and Jazz.
Andrew
Andrew has been playing jazz, classical, and drum corps trumpet almost his entire life. This is still less than the entire length of time that Roger played Trombone before he played trumpet… In his day job, Andrew is a Software Engineer at Veritas, and instructs high school marching band and drum corps around Minnesota.
Cheri
An experienced performer and bandleader, Cheri has led her own jazz-funk combo for fifteen years. She’s a sought-after solo party pianist, a veteran church band leader, and a beloved presenter of Ragtime and Boogie Woogie to seniors. Although her keyboard skills are rooted in classical training, she discovered early on a love for playing Beatles songs by ear. Joining Emerson Avenue Band is her latest venture, where she appreciates not having to book the gigs! Find her at www.cherisykes.com
Steve
Steve, our saxophonist, is a commercial real estate broker by day and a musician by night. Since 1974, he has performed with numerous local bands, drawing his influences from Jazz, Funk, R&B, and Latin music. He views music as a gift and cherishes Emerson Avenue as his creative outlet.
Amie
Amie, one of our newest singers, launched her singing career with voice lessons at twelve in Duluth, MN. She later dazzled in a five-state karaoke competition, landing fourth out of 9,000+ contestants. Prior to joining Emerson Avenue, she co-founded and led the Amie Austin Band. A fourth-generation musician, Amie’s performance repertoire spans from country to rock, with a deep appreciation for R&B and 70’s music. Outside the band, she is a devoted wife and mother of two boys.
Roger
Roger’s musical journey began at seven with accordion lessons, followed by the trombone at nine. However, it was the trumpet he adopted in his forties that captured his heart. His experience as a soloist in drum and bugle corps and marching bands is evident in his robust playing style.
Patrick
One of our amazing singers, Patrick recently started bringing his guitar to rehearsals to help cover some tracks. The band was livid about why he had never done this before as the sounds were incredible!
Andreea
A lifelong singer, Andreea has an impressive performance history in the Twin Cities, including work with the Ordway, Guthrie, and Chanhassen dinner theater. Part of the original cast and recording of Messugah Nuns as Sister Nunes, she has been a vibrant part of Emerson Avenue for five years. Even while raising her family, she continues to share her voice. Her most beloved productions are her children, Vivian and Violet.
Andreea has THE most amazing voice! It’s like magic to hear her sing!
Kristal
Public Gig
I’ve seen them twice and danced til I hurt! Sat for a couple and danced some more. They are everything you could want in a dance band. I love their Mo-town set!
Michael
Public Gig
I wanted to thank you and your wonderful Emerson Avenue band for again making our December Dinner Dance an evening to remember with your amazing energy and fabulous renditions and styling of the perfect party music. We had so many compliments from our guests. It would not be a party without you. Your music makes it special. We really appreciate all you do to make our party a smashing success.
Molly
December Dinner Dance
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