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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
  • The Blenders are always the best Holiday show.

    by myhockeystuff on 12/14/15Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    This is always an annual event for my wife and I and we look forward to it each year. The music and showmanship is top notch and the venue is amazing. We are thinking of bringing our kids next year and make it a family event,

  • The Blenders

    by MHGDDS on 12/14/15Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    One of the best concerts I have ever seen!!!! Great job fellas.....

  • The Blenders at the Pantages Theater in Minneapoli

    by froglegs1 on 12/14/15Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    My wife and I were unfamailar with The Blenders, but we took a chance and went to their Christmas show at the Pantages with another couple. We were all very pleased with our choice. They are four great talents that put on a very entertianing show. They did some Christmas songs, some gospel and some MoTown. Their voices are great and they are appropriately named, because their harmony is outstanding.

  • The Blenders are REAL entertainment!

    by blenderfan2285 on 12/14/15Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    My husband and I have known about The Blenders for several years, and have listened to their music, but this is the first time we've heard them live. It was worth every penny! This performance was of the highest musical quality, AND the variety, pace and energy were incredible - these guys gave their all for two hours, with only a short intermission. We would definitely choose to see them again!

  • Fun and Festive!

    by ttkeeg on 12/14/15Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 4 out of 5

    I enjoyed every minute of the concert. Fun and festive. I didn't know they were here every year, and I will be going back next year.

  • LauraMC

    by RiverSong on 12/14/15Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    Great show and a great venue. It has been several year since I've seen them and they were great. I wish they had done more acapella but the band was excellent also.

  • Blenders are very talented guys!

    by bananabar on 12/22/14Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center - Des MoinesRating: 4 out of 5

    I am a very big fan since the days at the free stage at the State Fair. I try to see them whenever they are in the area. Was a little disappointed that they didn't sing Silent Night acupella at the end of the show. Also would have rather had them sing more songs then have the rock star segment. Didn't think it was funny at all. I will continue to be a fan as they are very talented guys! I know what they can do!

  • A great mix of tunes from The Blenders!

    by IowaGirl42 on 12/19/14Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5

    Ever since I bought NOG I have been in love with The Blenders. We loved the concert. From the first note, we were enveloped in the joys of the holidays. The inclusion of the pop band "No Direction" made for a complete evening for us! Planning to make this a yearly tradition.

  • Fantastic show

    by Iowafrogfarmer on 12/19/14Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5

    First time we have been to a Blenders concert. Had seen them on public tv and my wife has wanted to go ever since. Had great seats (don't think there is such a thing as a bad seat at the Des Moines Civic Center). Show kept us clapping and jumping all night long. Will be seeing them again next year.

  • The Blenders

    by Dien on 12/19/14Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome show, I greatly enjoyed it. The guys were magnificent.

  • Wonderful

    by Sapphire59 on 12/19/14Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5

    Beyond words. The Blenders are a wonderful, clean Christmas program. The band that they had with them was fantastic. The couple I took with me had never seen them before and were glowing when we left. IF there was an itty, bitty suggestion - more Acapella (sp) and less of the band. Don't get me wrong the band was terrific. But the Acapella is superior. Will go back again and again.

  • Go see The Blenders at the Civic Center!

    by picc84 on 12/19/14Des Moines Performing Arts - Civic Center - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5

    Best holiday show on earth!!! Nothing says 'Happy Holidays' like the Blenders. Their energy and connection with the audience is amazing. We took all our kids and grand kids this time and have made it a tradition.

  • fantastic show!!

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

    What a fun show.!! Great Christmas music old and new. These guys know how to have fun. highly recommend see their show.

  • The best show I've seen in a very long time!

    by dakk0417 on 12/17/14Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    I was asked to go to the Friday concert with another couple, but I had never even heard of The Blenders - so I had no idea what to expect but went anyway. By the second song I was hooked!! I loved the show so much, that I went home and bought two more tickets for the Sunday show to bring my mom - she hadn't heard of the group before either, and she loved it!! What a classy, fun, enjoyable show with beautiful music and the guys sound incredible. I will definitely seek them out again. I toured for a year with another local band out of Mpls (Arch Allies), and I became very sensitive to good quality sound - as well as talent. I saw Bruno Mars this summer (among many other concerts), and the sound was horrible for that concert. I noted that the sound for The Blenders show was outstanding - without great sound, the show just loses it's appeal. Cudos to your sound 'guy' - and lighting......it all came together into the best show this year! I'm heading to the TSO concert for the second time in a couple weeks, they have big shoes to fill now.... ;) But,2 kids behind us ran back 'n forth in the aisle, talking; disappointing to pay for a show and hear squeals, running, a parent constantly trying to get them to be quiet. We wished we could have moved - little kids should not be at a show like that, too distracting.

  • Fabulous!!

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

    I go every year and enjoy it just as much each year - they are fabulous singers and entertainers. A good way to start the Holiday Season!

  • We come every year!

    by terrib55444 on 12/17/14Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    Great performance as usual, the Blenders never disappoint and the crowd really gets into the spirit.

  • The Blenders Are Amazing Once Again!

    by BLENDERSFAN1 on 12/17/14Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 5 out of 5

    This Blenders concert was the fourth time that I have seen them! Each show has been great, but this one was truly amazing! After 25 years together, the group still leaves the audience wanting for more! The best concert I have been to this year!

  • Lifelong Fan - Blenders are always amazing!

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

    What a great show! I've been a fan since the early 90s and have gone to the annual Christmas concert every year that they have played in Minneapolis. Every year, they put on a great show - I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. But this year, with the songs from the new '25' album, it was surprisingly better than I even expected!!

  • Wonderful concert but...

    by Mn61fan on 12/16/14Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 3 out of 5

    Wonderful concert, but nothing extra ordinary. Wish they would go back to thier acapella concerts in Minnesota. Enjoyed the band but wanted to hear more of thier acapella skills.

  • My wife is doing this review....

    by Freddie61 on 12/16/14Pantages Theatre - MinneapolisRating: 1 out of 5

    I am very, very, sad to see that band there again. You guys are supposed to be an A Cappella group! I miss your VOICES. You cannot hear a thing with that band drowning out your voices!!! ugh.