Josie Sommers (aka #josiepaige) is a stunning young artist with a bright and successful future as a solo singer.
Her soprano voice is mesmerizing and sounds like brilliant bubbles floating above the clouds.
She grew up in Prior Lake and currently works as a coach for the local Storm Swim Club program along with being a Henna artist for 13 years, for which she travels throughout the midwest with her henna business.
Her favorite artists are Whitney Houston, Ariana Grande, Adele, Jackson 5, Sabrina Carpenter, and Maddie & Tae.
Her career in music has landed her a duo that performs frequently in the Twin Cities called #thejakeandjosieshow
Meanwhile, she has sat in as lead singer in the band #Ragtown.
You’ll find her on Spotify soon with original songs.
Janet Wirth is a several decade solo singer/songwriter who grew up in a musically-driven family in Milwaukee Wisconsin and later moved with her husband Blane to Shakopee, Minnesota.
She is a naturally gifted singer with rich tones, effortless vibrato, and passionate delivery which draws the audience’s ear.
Her diverse mix of genres include Classic Country, a Slice of Americana.... and a Little Bit of Rock and Roll with sounds of
Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Patsy Cline, Brandi Carlile, Bob Seger, The Beatles, Dolly Parton, Led Zeppelin, Adele and more!
You can listen/check out all her heartfelt original songs with relatable messages of getting through lifes imperfections
on her website or on all the social platforms ... Spotify, YouTube, ITunes etc.
Patti Iverson grew up as a dairy farmer’s daughter in Farmington, Minnesota. Her earliest memory of playing music was playing a half strung guitar and singing songs from the Judds and Mandrel sisters with her sister Jean in front of the cows while dad was milking.
Her dad later became an AG minister and she was the pianist for the church, sang harmonies, and composed several original songs.
Later this turned into earning a Masters of Music degree from the University of St Thomas in Piano Pedagogy. She taught piano and composition for 12 years at several colleges and studios, played with the St. Paul Orchestra and performed at many weddings.
She shifted gears to Real Estate in 1997, but continued to play music.
A client/seller led her to an open mic night at Babes Hometown Bar in Lakeville early in 2024. That led her to reviving her music career, writing more music, singing her favorite country, rock and blues cover songs from the 70’s and 80’s. And teaming up with fellow musicians to form Lavender Whiskey Band.
Jake Strunk grew up in Chaska, Minnesota.
He picked up his first guitar at 21 and spent his 20s playing in a few local bands.
Life eventually pulled him west to Nevada, where he managed an opal mine and took a break from music for a while.
After returning home and starting a dog training business, he decided one night to dust off his guitar and check out a local open mic.
That’s where he met Patti and Josie—and they’ve been making music together ever since.
He also started the Jake & Josie show and plays most weekends as a duo.
See #thejakeandjosieshow on social platforms.
Jeff Kletti is a seasoned bassist with deep roots in rock, blues, funk, jazz, and country. He studied at the Peck School of the Arts at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, where he built the versatility and groove-driven approach that define his playing today.
Jeff has performed at venues across the Midwest earning a reputation for steady pocket and onstage energy.
In addition to live performance, he has played on dozens of commercial recordings, bringing professionalism and adaptability to the studio.
On stage, Jeff delivers a rock-solid low-end groove that keeps the crowd moving all night.
He is also a bassist for the band #Rival5band
Robert (Rob) DeWidt started taking violin lessons at age 3 and piano at age 6.
He played violin (oboe part) in the Aurora Christian high school band,
played 2 years in the Bethel-Northwestern orchestra, and started writing
instrumental music together with his brother Dave in 1991.
Both brothers played on worship teams where Rob also picked up the bass guitar in 1999.
Rob joined John Fellman and Matthew Carey in forming the band Electro 35 in 2011,
playing what John calls “electrified orchestral folk”, all original music.
They produced 2 albums (Loose Ends, Closed System) for which they were on tour.
Their music is still available on Spotify and iTunes.
Rob still plays in the worship band for the New Brighton Celebrate Recovery group and plays at several open mic venues throughout the cities.
He is often times asked to jump in on a song he has never played before. Rob adds the frosting to cake!
Ralph Dacut was born in Hawaii into a deeply musical family, where music was not just a pastime but a way of life. His grandfather, mother, and extended family performed together in a band that traveled throughout the Hawaiian Islands, surrounding him from an early age with rhythm, sound, and live performance.
Growing up in a home filled with instruments—especially percussion—Ralph developed a natural connection to rhythm.
Ralph began playing percussion in the sixth grade when he joined his middle school band, and was immediately drawn to the textures, colors, and energy the instruments brought to music. Even then, he found joy in supporting and shaping the sound of an ensemble.
Originally a drum set player, Ralph performed with bands and churches throughout Southern California, where he was raised.
After relocating to the Twin Cities in 1992, he continued to pursue music alongside his corporate career, consistently seeking opportunities to perform.
Over the years, he has had the privilege of playing with a variety of artists and bands in venues across the region and beyond.
More than twenty years ago, Ralph transitioned from drum set to percussion, returning to his early roots. His playing focuses on adding light, texture, and creativity—enhancing the music while remaining true to its spirit.
Music remains an essential part of Ralph’s life, grounded in family tradition and expressed through his passion for percussion. His journey reflects both his heritage and his individual voice, blending rhythm, feel, and experience in every performance.
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