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About

Formed in Fargo, North Dakota, the a cappella group The Blenders consists of Tim Kasper, Ryan Lance, Darren Rust and Allan Rust. The foursome first won a following playing colleges and universities in the early ‘90s, releasing their debut album, Totally Whipped, in 1993. Other highlights include the fan-favorite 1997 Christmas album Nog and the group's major-label debut Loveland in 1999, featuring the hit track "(I Am in Love With the) McDonald's Girl." The group has also found success performing on national television shows, including The Arsenio Hall Show and NBC's The Today Show. More recently, the group recorded two more Christmas albums, 2004's Holiday Best, which quickly found its way onto the Billboard charts, and 2005's Most Wonderful Time. Currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Blenders continues to write and record new music and tour the country.

Setlists

    1. 1.What Christmas Means to Me
    2. 2.The Little Drummer Boy (The Trapp Family Singers cover)
    3. 3.This Christmas (Donny Hathaway cover)
    4. 4.O Little Town of Bethlehem (Lewis Henry Redner cover) (no band)
    5. 5.O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam cover) (no band)
    6. 6.Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Felix Mendelssohn cover) (no band)
    7. 7.God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
    8. 8.Believe Again
    9. 9.Mary's Boy Child (The De Paur Chorus cover)
    10. 10.Born in Bethlehem
    11. 11.Joy to the World (followed by an intermission)
    12. 12.The Twelve Days of Christmas (followed by band introduction)
    13. 13.Christmas Time Is Here/Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas/White Christmas/'Twas the Night Before Christmas (with brief quote of “Pure Imagination” on guitar during “White Christmas”)
    14. 14.The Christmas Song/Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer/Frosty the Snowman/Here Comes Santa Claus/Winter Wonderland/Deck the Halls
    15. 15.O Come, O Come, Emmanuel ([traditional] cover)
    16. 16.The Best of Times (Styx cover)
    17. 17.Love Train (The O’Jays cover)
    18. 18.Do You Hear What I Hear (mixed with bits of “Baba O’Riley” by The Who)
  1. Encore

    1. 19.One Last Song
    1. 1.The Little Drummer Boy (The Trapp Family Singers cover)
    2. 2.This Christmas
    3. 3.Joy to the World
    4. 4.O Little Town of Bethlehem (Lewis Henry Redner cover)
    5. 5.O Come, O Come, Emmanuel ([traditional] cover)
    6. 6.O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam cover)
    7. 7.Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Felix Mendelssohn cover)
    8. 8.We Three Kings (John Henry Hopkins, Jr. cover)
    9. 9.Love Will Keep Us Alive
    10. 10.When Christmas Comes Along
    11. 11.Mary's Boy Child (The De Paur Chorus cover)
    12. 12.Children Go Where I Send Thee
    13. 13.The Twelve Days of Christmas
    14. 14.Christmas Time Is Here
    15. 15.Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Hugh Martin cover)
    16. 16.White Christmas (Irving Berlin cover)
    17. 17.'Twas the Night
    18. 18.God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
    19. 19.Light of the World
    20. 20.Put a Little Love in Your Heart
    21. 21.Signed, Sealed, Delivered
    22. 22.Reach Out (I'll Be There)
    23. 23.Ain't No Mountain High Enough
    24. 24.People Get Ready
    25. 25.Love Train
  1. Encore

    1. 26.Silent Night (John Freeman Young cover)
    2. 27.Do You Hear What I Hear

Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 229 reviews
  • Excellent Show. Thoroughly enjoyed by us all.

    by J. E. on 12/18/18Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    Fabulous Concert. I look forward to it every year. We like the wonderful Christmas music. It isn't silly and goofy as many concert try to do.

  • Best concert this year

    by J. R. on 12/18/18Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    I took 3 people who had never seen them before. They loved them. I have not seen this in 24 years, they are still a consistently amazing, up lifting show.

  • The blenders are flawless in their harmonies!

    by L. V. on 12/18/18Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 4 out of 5

    This is the 4th time I've seen them, but I have to say I prefer a cappella alone. The Friday night performance just had the band to loud and overshadowed the quality of the singers. Had people around me say that too. So hopefully if the volume of the band can be cut back and let the vocals be the highlights, i can hear their harmonies better and get back to when I heard them years ago.

  • Another Fabulous show by a Great Group

    by TeaSqueezie on 12/15/17Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    The Blenders deliver without fail. New music coupled with classics, fun, and teasing Ryan about his sparkly shoes. Great job you four (and the wonderful band members)! See you again next year!

  • Great as Ever

    by LongTimeBlendersFan on 12/14/17Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    Wonderful Holiday show with several new songs and many new arrangements! The guys are always so delightfully fun and energetic and deliver those tight harmonies we look forward to every December... Their new CD Holy Night is amazing - a great addition to the already extensive collection Our Christmases would not be the same without The Blenders...

  • Fantastic holiday concert

    by Janerie54 on 12/13/17Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    I've been listening to the Blenders' CD's for years but this is my first concert and it did not disappoint. The concert was high energy and entertaining and a great way to get in the holiday spirit!

  • I'm conflicted....

    by dklat on 12/13/17Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 3 out of 5

    We saw The Blenders several years ago during their annual Christmas show. Back then, their show was primarily A cappella - which is their forte. We were quite disappointed this year - they have become is a very loud - too loud - rock band. When the Blenders did turn to A cappella - it was amazing. They are so talented - they don't need to hide behind the loud instruments. Their A cappella arrangements are spot on and we just don't understand why they don't stick to what made them great in the first place. We were tempted to stop by the sound engineer on our way out and ask him why this was so loud - in some songs it was hard to hear the singing over the drumming and bass guitar. The Pantages Theater is a nice small venue and it is just a shame that The Blenders have turned their back on their wonderful A cappella talents. We will not return next year.

  • Great Holiday Tradition!

    by EastEnderFan on 12/13/17Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    My friend and I have an annual tradition of seeing these guys. Their mix of acapella, pop and soul is amazing. I also look forward to their hysterical version of ‘ The 12 Days of Christmas’

  • Blenders are fantastic

    by Kett01 on 12/12/17Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    The Blenders always deliver a great experience and are the best Christmas gift you can give to yourself

  • Blenders Holiday Concert

    by Anonymous on 12/11/17Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    Wonderful show!! The energy was high, the music was beautiful, the men are adorable and they really brought you into the Christmas spirit. I hope to go again next year!

  • Awesome Performance

    by Anonymous on 12/11/17Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    The Blenders are incredible! Great entertainers, beautifully “blended” voices, and excellent music!

  • Christmas gift to self

    by Ledstrom on 12/11/17Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    These guys are amazing! Put you in the mood to celebrate the season! Go!!

  • It isn't Christmas without The Blenders.

    by AngieFav on 12/11/17Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    I have been seeing The Blenders for over 10 years. And each year they only get better. Nothing will put you in the Christmas mood like The Blenders. The show they put on is great for the whole family. See them once, and they will immediately become a part of your own Christmas tradition.

  • Blenders are a must see

    by Musiclvr9 on 12/11/17Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    The Blenders are so talented! They put on a great holiday show - from the song choices to how they arrange the songs to their humor. Definitely gets you in the holiday spirit!

  • The Blenders!!

    by terrib55444 on 12/16/16Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    The Blenders are awesome! We have been coming to see them for the last 23 years. One of our favorite Christmas shows of the Minneapolis season. We wish they would bring back the Tiki Room!!

  • A holiday classic!

    by Becker4219 on 12/15/16Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    The show was very enjoyable! Entertaining, great singers! Sang all my Christmas favorites and truly put you in a holiday mood.

  • Always A Great Show

    by PACoug on 12/14/16Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    The Blenders basically do 4 shows a year, and they don't make a living off them. The reason they keep doing these shows year after year is summarized by Pentatonix: "that's Christmas to me." For many of us it's the same. It just isn't Christmas until Ralphie shoots his eye out, Linus reads the nativity story, Hans Gruber falls off the top of Nakatomi Plaza, and I have taken my family to the Blenders Christmas Concert. So much better than the Nutcracker.

  • by Anonymous on 12/14/16Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    This is a great way to celebrate the holidays. Get's you in the Christmas spirit!

  • The Blenders Never Cease to Amaze Me!

    by BLENDERSFAN1 on 12/13/16Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    I have seen the Blenders in concert several times during the past 10 years. Each concert gets better and better & puts the Christmas spirit into my heart more than anything else! Even after 27 years together, they sing, dance, and ALWAYS refuel my emotions about family and love. Go Blenders! Can't wait to see them next year in concert during the Christmas season!

  • by Anonymous on 12/12/16Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    Loved the show! Great music and showmanship! Loved the light show!