Performances by Larry McDonough

Sunday, December 21, 8:00-10:00 p.m., “Festivus and Other Twisted Holidays” with the Larry McDonough Quintet (LMQ), at the Aster Cafe, 125 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Families and students are welcome. $10. Donations to The Human Fund suggested (because musicians have to eat meatloaf).

Are you tired of the same old holiday music?

LMQ will perform music for Seinfeld’s fictional December holiday “Festivus for the Rest of Us” that involves Airing of Grievances, Feats of Strength, and the labeling of easily explainable events as Festivus Miracles, along with odd takes on holiday tunes from the CD Angels, Kings, My Favorite Things and jazz based on rock classics from their recent CD Alice in Stonehenge and other AcoustElectric Adventures. A music stand pole will serve as the Festivus Pole. Audience members will be invited to submit "Airing of Grievances" cards about friends and family to be read from the stage during the second set. Come ready to listen and rant.

Here is a sneak peak at what to expect at Festivus and Other Twisted Holidays on Saturday (and on our soon to be released recording)!

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Performed by the Larry McDonough Quartet

From Best of the Aster Classic Jazz Series: Festivus and Other Twisted Holidays

December 23, 2023

Arranged by Larry McDonough

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN_kfhoSaOU

Past Radio Interviews

Emily Reese, KBEM

http://www.jazz88.fm/2019/12/16/larry-mcdonough-festivus-and-other-twisted-holidays/

Phil Nusbaum, KBEM

https://beta.prx.org/stories/302913

Reservations

Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot!

On Line:

https://www.exploretock.com/astercafe/detail/579207/sunday-122125-festivus-and-other-twisted-holidays-15-cover

Facebook Event

https://www.facebook.com/events/704609038890460

2026

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Sunday, January 4, 7:00 p.m., The Parkway Theater’s Larry McDonough Jazz Film and Live Music Series Presents Casablanca Jazz! - The Movie Casablanca and Live Music from the Movie by the Larry McDonough Quintet, at the Parkway Theater.

The Larry McDonough Quintet will perform a set of jazz from the award-winning movie Casablanca followed by the movie. Come for one of the best movies of all time and one of the best movie soundtrack of jazz.

Tickets

$15 Advance General Admission // $20 At The Door

(612) 822-8080

Parkway ticket link

https://www.theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/casablanca-jazz

Facebook Event

https://www.facebook.com/events/1235991451624576/

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

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Sunday, December 7, 3:00 p.m., Private event.

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Saturday, December 13, 12:00-1:30 p.m., Joel Shapira, guitar, and Larry McDonough, piano, performing at Open Casket Open Studios, Casket Arts Building, 4th Floor Lounge, 681 17th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413.

Casket Arts Building Event

https://casketarts.com/welcome-to-the-casket-arts-community/

Facebook Notice

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25423873470586141&set=a.231032043630298

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Saturday, December 13, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Larry McDonough, piano and voice, Ingredients Café, 4725 Highway 61 North, White Bear Lake, 651.426.6611

Larry McDonough returns to Ingredients Café. Expect music of Bill Evans, Tony Bennett, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and originals, and great food.

Very Early Performed by Larry McDonough

https://youtu.be/dJui5rJFTHo

Ingredients Café

http://www.ingredientscafe.com/

Reservations recommended!

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Sunday, December 21, 10:30 a.m., Larry McDonough, piano and voice, and Richard Terrill, saxes and poetry, at Lake Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 24575 Glen Road, Shorewood.

http://www.lakefellowship.org/

Mysteries of the Season: Music and Poetry for Solstice and the Holidays

Larry’s original and downright unusual arrangements of standards like I’ll be Home for Christmas, Silent Night, Christmas Time Is Here, Little Drummer Boy and more, as well as Richard’s poems for the season—all offered in the spirit of liberal religion

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SEE PLAN AHEAD ABOVE.

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Friday, December 26, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Larry McDonough, piano and voice, at The Stage at Republic MSP, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111.

If you are traveling at Minneapolis−Saint Paul (MSP) International Airport or know someone who is ...

Larry McDonough returns to perform the music of Bill Evans, Tony Bennett, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and originals, along with great food.

Very Early Performed by Larry McDonough

https://youtu.be/dJui5rJFTHo

The Stage at Republic MSP is the live music venue located in MSP Airport (Terminal 1, Concourse D) in Republic in collaboration w/ E&K Concessions & SSP America. Music booking in proud partnership with Ostrom Entertainment.

https://www.facebook.com/stageatmsp/

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Sunday, December 28, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Larry McDonough, piano and voice, Crooners Supper Club Maggie's Piano Lounge, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432. No cover!

Crooners Supper Club Event

https://www.croonersmn.com/event/larry-mcdonough-2/

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Wednesday, December 31, 6:00-10:00 p.m., Erin Livingston, vocal, and Larry McDonough, piano, and Gary Raynor, bass, at Lobby Bar at The Saint Paul Hotel, 350 N Market St, St Paul, MN 55102.

Saint Paul Hotel Event

https://www.saintpaulhotel.com/events/jazz-fest-erin-livingston-live-2/