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"So much fun"is the refrain of the New Sandards concert crowd as we all laughed, sang, cried and cheered our way through the night. I proudly let those sitting around me know "that's my gardener"referring to Stephen Kung on stage playing the trumpet.
I’ve been lucky see The New Standards more than a few times so am very familiar with the group. As always, music is so well done, great selection of songs from their playlist, with a very smooth energy. Venue was excellent for this show, we were probably 6 rows from the front and felt I could help them tune their instruments. Very intimate and outstanding acoustics. Always a good evening.
My own tradition has become getting tickets as close as possible to the stage and dressing as Santa. After a few years of this, now the performers are winking at me, shaking my hand, high fiving me. People in the crowd stop me and want to take pictures. It’s come to feel like a family gathering. There’s love and acceptance there, a real sense of community. Long Live the New Standards!
Ticketmaster was very hard to navigate. the tickets never showed up on the computer. You need a better ticket provider.
The show was fabulous!!! Not sure how you could get the crowd inside quicker and out of the cold. Even cold once inside with the way the line wrapped around. But all in all it was wonderful - we are In Minnesota!!!
Love, love, love this show! Everything was excellent!
Wow! The boys really came to play this year. The snazzy set matched their snazzy suits and set the evening off right. The music was superb and festive and and made for a night not to be missed. Some needed updating made everything seem fresh and although Tina was sorely missed, Davina was a delightful surprise:)
We (3 couples - 50-60 years old) went to the Saturday evening show. None of us had been. We were expecting a little more "holiday". Other than the first song and the last few, the whole show felt random. We appreciated the musical talent (truly), but it didn't feel like anything was connected or again....very holiday.
The song selection for the 2022 show was fantastic and the delivery was the usual high level quality . Chan, John and Steve do a terrific job of pulling in the very best local talent to put on a great treat. If you have not seen the show, expect a fun, witty, slightly anti Christmas, Christmas show. A joy from start to finish. Abby Wolfs rendition of Silent Night is the best version of the song that I have ever experienced and I would pay for a ticket just to hear her sing that one song!
I have been told for years I needed to drive up from Des Moines for this show! It was so much fun! I hope I can secure these “hard to get” tickets every year! The talent is extraordinary!
We have been attending this show for the last 10 years. It's a must right before Christmas. The New Standards bring together so many incredibly talents musicians from the "Minnesota Scene" that there is never a dull moment. We also like the fact that while it is right before Christmas and it does get you in the spirit, it's probably the most un-Christmas/Christmas show there ever was. Thank you for years of great entertainment.
I absolutely loved the content and format of the show - the full lineup of instruments on stage, the singing quality of the invited performers and the selection of songs were all superb. It was the best one of all that I've attended.
My first time attending, though have wanted to for many years. Not a traditional "Holiday Show" in terms of lots of Christmas music, but enough to nudge you toward the Season. Lots of fun with great variety and culimating in a disco dance party complete with mirror ball.
Loved it- as usual! Chan, John and Steve never disappoint. The unique arrangements of familiar songs, fantastic band and amazing musical (and poetry) guests are always great. The dancing xmas trees and Santa are a hoot. My only complaint is that it's over too soon!
Such a great time and moving experience. Terrific guest artists too!!
I look forward to this event every year, and missed it dearly in 2020. The 2021 show was even more magical than ever. How can you top a duck that that plays the drums, being covered in soapy fake snow, great music, great dancing and lots of laughs. Love, love, love the New Standards Holiday Show!
What an extravaganza and a cheerful event! They pulled out all the stops with more than 2 hours of fun and merriment and many performers. I especially loved the young girl singing Starry Night, and Jeremy Messersmith's Christmas at the beach bit. Also loved all the Standards they always do, of course! Only issue was with the TikTok duck in the middle of all that incredibly loud drumming, which seems like it would be scary and aurally assaultive for it's little duck ears. Tip: if you do this again, use a solo tap-dancer to start the song.
We had a great time at the Holiday Show! The New Standards do not disappoint! Thank you for the fun evening (late afternoon). ;)
They are amazing. Plus, the mask, vaccine card was wonderful!!!! Thank you for doing that
THS never fails to deliver a show full of eye candy and wonderful music to kick off the holiday season. It has become a new standard of our annual holiday events and celebrations.
