Urban Classic Presents – Pure Soul at Main Stage Showroom – Minneapolis, MN
Urban Classic Presents – Pure Soul at Main Stage Showroom – Minneapolis, MN
Don’t miss this upcoming event in Minneapolis, MN. Happening on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Main Stage Showroom. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
A Fantastic Night of Soul and R&B!
Urban Classic pays tribute to the soul greats, such as Al Green, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, James Brown and many others! Returning to Crooners with an all new show, celebrating the stars of true soul music. One show. One night. Don’t miss it!
GSharp: Vocals
Mark Lickteig: Vocals and Organ
Jay Bee: Vocals
Michael Bland: Drums, Music Director
Tommy Barbarella: Keys
Ron Long: Bass
Geoff LeCrone: Guitar
Scott Agster: Trombone
John Bertsch: Sax
Riley Helgeson: Trumpet
Josh May: Trumpet
Michael Bland – is an American musician best known as a drummer for Prince starting in 1989. He was with Prince during The New Power Generation era and played with him live and on albums for seven years. From 1995 to 1997, Bland, along with Sonny Thompson, recorded and played live with French pop star France Gall—they appear on one studio album and two live albums. In 2010, Bland became a member of Nick Jonas & the Administration (a side project of Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers) along with other former members of The New Power Generation and keyboardist Tommy Barbarella. He worked with Vulfpeck playing drums on “Hero Town,” which was released October 2017. Michael is also the current Drummer for Soul Asylum.
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