Previous Gigs
Below is a sampling of previous gigs, venues I have performed at, and ensembles I have played with.
University
- MSUM Day of Percussion 2021
- Winter Celebration of the Arts 2021, Minnesota State University Moorhead
- MSUM President’s Faculty Appreciation Celebration 2021
- Sun Garden Lounge Series, Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Dragon Entertainment Group’s Veterans and Military Service Personnel Appreciation Social 2021, Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Speak Up 2021, Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Winner of Dragon’s Got Talent 2021, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Russian Cultural Representation
- Minnesota State Fair, 2016-2019 (International Institute of MN)
- Minnesota Festival of Nations, 2015-2018 (International Institute of MN)
- Russian Cultural Center/Russian Soul, Minneapolis
- “Russian Soul: Ten Years In Minnesota” – Capri Theatre, Minneapolis
- “An Afternoon in Old Russia”, Wayzata Library, Wayzata, MN
- “Yolka” Russian Winter Festival, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN
Ensembles
- Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Fuego Tropical
- MSUM Wind Ensemble
- MSUM Percussion Ensemble
- NE Accordion Orchestra
- Worship Teams
- UnAshamed, a community youth worship team
- Patty and the Buttons
Special Events
- Little Log House Pioneer Village & Antique Power Show, Hastings, MN (2013-2019)
- Fargo Marathon 2021
- Ely State Theater’s Thanksgiving Night Open House
- Almelund Apple Fest
- Northeast Accordion Festival
- Lobby Entertainer for Collide Theatrical @ The Ritz Theatre
- Stillwater Reading Club
- Potluck Vintage and Modern Kitchenware’s Grand Opening
- Ely Thanksgiving Night Shopping
Local Business & Series
- Tuesday Night Live, Ely Chamber of Commerce
- Ely State Theater, Ely, MN
- North Branch Farmer’s Market
- Potluck Vintage Kitchenware, Ely, MN
- Northern Lights Clubhouse Tea Party
- Maytag Dairy Farms Harvest Party, Newman, IA
- Rockwood Eatery, Ely, MN
- Sir G’s Italian Restaurant, Ely, MN
- Yarusso Bros. Italian Restaurant, Minneapolis
- Royal Amsterdam Hotel, Pella, IA
- Lion’s Main, Stillwater, MN
Community & Charity
- Forest Hills United Methodist Church, Forest Lake, MN
- Evangelical Free Church of Embarrass, Embarrass, MN
- Ledgerock Community Church, Ely, MN
- St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Ely, MN
- Red Rock Camp @ Koronis Ministries, Paynesville, MN
- Community Care Food Distribution, Forest Hills UMC – 2011-2017
- Ely Community Night of Worship, 2018
- ThanksGathering 2017-2019
- Ely Young Life Banquet
- Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
- Birchwood Senior Living, Forest Lake, MN
- The Estates at Linden, Stillwater, MN
Others
- Graduation Parties
- Christmas Parties
- Family Reunions
- Funerals
- Receptions
- Nursing Homes/Care Centers
- Senior Services
- Birthday Parties
- Community Outreach Events
- Church Services
- Hymn Sings
- Restaurants
- Candlelight Services
- Open Mics