LET ME HAVE IT ALL Dr. Mambo's Combo Presents A Tribute to Iconic Funk Artists
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LET ME HAVE IT ALL
DR MAMBO'S COMBO presents A Tribute to Iconic Funk Artists Sly and The Family Stone / Chaka Kahn & Rufus
+ After-Party with BLACKFISH MOVEMENT's Album Release
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Friday July 31
Under The Canopy at The Hook and Ladder Theater
"An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series"
Doors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+
RAIN or SHINE
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RESERVED SEAT: $40 ADV (Box-Office) / $44 ADV (Online) / $48 DOOR
GA: $25 ADV (Box-Office) / $30 ADV (Online) / $34 DOOR
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Price includes Tax, Ticketing Fee, Facility Fee, & CC Processing Fee
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BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com
NO REFUNDS
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Celebrate the music of Sly & The Family Stone and Rufus with legendary Twin Cities band Dr. Mambo's Combo. The Combo will be performing a FULL night of music from these two iconic funk artists.
World renowned Dr. Mambo’s Combo has been performing weekly at Bunkers Music Bar & Grill since 1987 — one of the longest running weekly residencies anywhere in America. The band quickly became Prince’s favorite — playing soul, rock, and r&b music with unmatched passion and fire - and audiences have flocked to their weekly performances ever since. In addition to Prince, many national touring artists often stop by to sit in with the band after their own show —including John Mayer, Sheila E, Questlove, Stokley, Larry Graham, and Bonnie Raitt.
Dr. Mambo’s Combo’s ‘Let Me Have it All’ features a diverse collection of songs across the many eras and styles of these amazing trendsetting artists. Sly Stone rose to popularity with Woodstock era hits ‘Everyday People’ & ‘I Want to Take You Higher’, and took a surprise turn in the early 70’s with the genre defining funk of ‘Family Affair’ and ‘If You Want Me to Stay’.
Rufus and Chaka Khan were one of the most popular and influential funk bands of the 1970s, with four consecutive number-one R&B albums, ten top 40 pop hits and five number-one R&B singles including ‘Tell Me Something Good’, ‘Sweet Thing’ and ‘Ain’t Nobody’.
The current band lineup features Julius Collins and Margaret Cox on lead vocals, Sonny Thompson on bass, Brian Ziemniak on keys, Geoff LeCrone on guitar and Peter Suttman on drums. Joining the band for this special performance are The Bangbang Horns (Peter Vircks & Riley Helgeson).
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AFTER-PARTY - 10PM Inside Theater
(Included with Ticket)
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BLACKFISH MOVEMENT�
A Kaleidoscopic Collision of Rock, Funk and Soul
From gutsy to raw, to smooth and enticing, Blackfish lays down lyrics with finesse and vocal soul. Reminiscent and respectful of Jimi, Sly and Stevie, all the while delivering a feel and message all Blackfish’s own. Led by Washington D.C. native Stephen Slater, songwriter and guitarist, Blackfish musicians have recorded and performed with many artists from New York, and Miami to Los Angeles and Minneapolis including Morris Hayes (NPG), Jack Robinson (Carmen Electra), Cynthia Johnson, Jelly Bean Johnson, Greg Sain and many others.
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Cabana & Table Upgrades
Would you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?
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Party Cabana (8 Person) - $110
Front Porch Table (4 Person) - $55
Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade.
(DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION)
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The Award-Winning Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2026.
----
The Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2026 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show!
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Thank you to our sponsors, partners, & neighbors:
Summit Brewing • RKR Ganja Beverages • Tito's Handmade Vodka • Jameson Irish Whiskey • High Noon • Lucky One Lemonade • Nobool Presents • The Zen Arcade • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • KFAI 90.3FM • Firehouse Performing Arts Center • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing
DR MAMBO'S COMBO presents A Tribute to Iconic Funk Artists Sly and The Family Stone / Chaka Kahn & Rufus
+ After-Party with BLACKFISH MOVEMENT's Album Release
=========================
Friday July 31
Under The Canopy at The Hook and Ladder Theater
"An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series"
Doors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+
RAIN or SHINE
=========================
RESERVED SEAT: $40 ADV (Box-Office) / $44 ADV (Online) / $48 DOOR
GA: $25 ADV (Box-Office) / $30 ADV (Online) / $34 DOOR
-----
Price includes Tax, Ticketing Fee, Facility Fee, & CC Processing Fee
-----
BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com
NO REFUNDS
=========================
Celebrate the music of Sly & The Family Stone and Rufus with legendary Twin Cities band Dr. Mambo's Combo. The Combo will be performing a FULL night of music from these two iconic funk artists.
World renowned Dr. Mambo’s Combo has been performing weekly at Bunkers Music Bar & Grill since 1987 — one of the longest running weekly residencies anywhere in America. The band quickly became Prince’s favorite — playing soul, rock, and r&b music with unmatched passion and fire - and audiences have flocked to their weekly performances ever since. In addition to Prince, many national touring artists often stop by to sit in with the band after their own show —including John Mayer, Sheila E, Questlove, Stokley, Larry Graham, and Bonnie Raitt.
Dr. Mambo’s Combo’s ‘Let Me Have it All’ features a diverse collection of songs across the many eras and styles of these amazing trendsetting artists. Sly Stone rose to popularity with Woodstock era hits ‘Everyday People’ & ‘I Want to Take You Higher’, and took a surprise turn in the early 70’s with the genre defining funk of ‘Family Affair’ and ‘If You Want Me to Stay’.
Rufus and Chaka Khan were one of the most popular and influential funk bands of the 1970s, with four consecutive number-one R&B albums, ten top 40 pop hits and five number-one R&B singles including ‘Tell Me Something Good’, ‘Sweet Thing’ and ‘Ain’t Nobody’.
The current band lineup features Julius Collins and Margaret Cox on lead vocals, Sonny Thompson on bass, Brian Ziemniak on keys, Geoff LeCrone on guitar and Peter Suttman on drums. Joining the band for this special performance are The Bangbang Horns (Peter Vircks & Riley Helgeson).
=========================
AFTER-PARTY - 10PM Inside Theater
(Included with Ticket)
=========================
BLACKFISH MOVEMENT�
A Kaleidoscopic Collision of Rock, Funk and Soul
From gutsy to raw, to smooth and enticing, Blackfish lays down lyrics with finesse and vocal soul. Reminiscent and respectful of Jimi, Sly and Stevie, all the while delivering a feel and message all Blackfish’s own. Led by Washington D.C. native Stephen Slater, songwriter and guitarist, Blackfish musicians have recorded and performed with many artists from New York, and Miami to Los Angeles and Minneapolis including Morris Hayes (NPG), Jack Robinson (Carmen Electra), Cynthia Johnson, Jelly Bean Johnson, Greg Sain and many others.
=========================
Cabana & Table Upgrades
Would you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?
----
Party Cabana (8 Person) - $110
Front Porch Table (4 Person) - $55
Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade.
(DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION)
=========================
The Award-Winning Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2026.
----
The Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2026 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show!
-----
Thank you to our sponsors, partners, & neighbors:
Summit Brewing • RKR Ganja Beverages • Tito's Handmade Vodka • Jameson Irish Whiskey • High Noon • Lucky One Lemonade • Nobool Presents • The Zen Arcade • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • KFAI 90.3FM • Firehouse Performing Arts Center • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing
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