BEN COOK-FELTZ'S HOLIDAY SHINDIG with ANN REED and ZIPPY LASKE

Rein In Sarcoma presents

BEN COOK-FELTZ'S HOLIDAY SHINDIG with ANN REED and ZIPPY LASKE

Sunday, December 14, 2025, 2025 / Doors: 1:30 PM / Show: 2:00 PM

All Ages

Seated

This is a seated show with general admission, first-come-first-served seating. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. To request access accommodations, please go to our

For Cedar presented shows, online ticket sales typically end one hour before the door time, and then, based on availability, tickets will be available at the door. Tickets purchased at the door will include a $1 Eventbrite fee.

Celebrated singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and long-lost Christmas elf Ben Cook-Feltz hosts his 5th annual Holiday Shindig on December 14, a family-friendly event benefiting Rein In Sarcoma. The show will feature seasonal classics, playful and unique spins on holiday favorites, and selections from his 2020 release, Merry BCF-ing Christmas! In addition to Cook-Feltz and his all-star band (including members of Turn Turn Turn, the Wild Colonial Bhoys and Dave Mehling), the show will feature music from esteemed singer-songwriter Ann Reed and indie favorite Zippy Laske, as well as guest appearances by Doug Collins, Jaspar Lepak, Dan Gaarder, Mother Banjo, Katy Tessman and others. There will be storytelling, tap dancing, and a Christmas salute to Ozzy Osborne. A 30+ year sarcoma cancer survivor, Ben is honored to donate 100% of the event’s proceeds to Rein In Sarcoma, a nonprofit offering support and resources to those affected by sarcoma cancers.

Described by Iowa Public Radio as "Paul Simon singing songs about broken hearts and pants," Ben Cook-Feltz is a singer, songwriter, keyboardist and occasional drummer. Combining observational, subtly quirky lyrics with melodies that hearken back to the classic sounds of the 60′s and 70′s, he has been entertaining audiences throughout the Midwest as a dynamic performer, whether playing solo, with his crackerjack band, or backing up some of the finest regional talent (Mother Banjo, Haley E Rydell, Jaspar Lepak). His most recent record, Cook-Feltz Sings Son of Schmilsson, was released in August 2025 and was hailed as “expertise and precision at its finest; art with a limitless sense of fun” (Adventures in Americana). When not indulging in his rockstar delusions, Cook-Feltz is a devoted father, cycling enthusiast and lifelong Godzilla fan.

To learn more about Ben Cook-Feltz:

• Visit his Instagram page here

Beloved Minnesota songwriter, singer, guitarist and author Ann Reed has been performing for more than 40 years with her rich, dark-chocolate voice, storytelling from the human experience, and songs that find a permanent place in the heart. Of course some of her songs and stories might end up closer to your funny bone - a little irreverence never hurt anyone. Ann has toured North America coast to coast, doing concerts, clubs, festivals, and she's met wonderful fans and made friends all along the way. You may have heard her on A Prairie Home Companion or playing one of her many State Fair inspired songs on Minnesota Public Radio. Better yet, you may have attended one of Ann's concerts, where her rich vocals, masterful guitar work, and keen wit are center stage.

To learn more about Ann Reed:

• Visit her Instagram page here

Twin Cities artist Zippy Laske is a multi-genre singer-songwriter known for her bright voice and playful melodies. A former member of The Gumsmackers and the EDM group Bionic Woman, Laske has released several acclaimed solo records, including her most recent self-titled EP in June 2025. A collaboration with producer and violinist DGS Sutton, Zippy Laske showcases her whimsical writing style with unique string arrangements and high-energy synth-infused sounds. Zippy has provided original music and scoring for each episode of Sue Scott’s Island of Discarded Women since its launch in 2019, and can often be seen performing as part of the live show at Crooners Supper Club.

To learn more about Zippy Laske

• Visit her Instagram page here

Rein In Sarcoma is a resource for patients and families touched by sarcomas, an uncommon and often misdiagnosed group of bone and soft tissue cancers that strike children and adults alike. They are a nationally-known sarcoma foundation, providing support to patients and loved ones all across the world. Founded in Minnesota in 2001, RIS has funded over $2 million in innovative, collaborative and high-impact research and education initiatives at top medical research institutions such as Mayo Clinic, the University of Minnesota, and Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. Their three-pronged mission: educating the public and medical community about sarcomas, supporting sarcoma patients and their loved ones, and funding research directed toward developing new treatments and finding a cure for sarcoma cancers.

To learn more about Rein In Sarcoma:

• Visit their website here

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