Upcoming RICO ENTERTAINMENT Shows:
These are all of the shows that I've booked for the bands listed below. I've removed most of the venue names to somewhat protect giving away my leads too easily. I've had too many agents and bands easily pick up on the leads I've provided. It shouldn't be that easy for them, they should work for it too, like I had to. This is not any band's full schedule. Check their websites for each band's full schedule.
Boy, COVID-19 really took a toll on this business. It's still not 100%.
!! NEWS !!
Pat Hayes, leader of The Lamont Cranston Band is back home now and is still recovering from his recent stroke in early December 2024. Recovery is pretty slow but little by little he's making some progress. All shows are cancelled for 2025. Stay tuned for updates.
** Please donate to help with Pat Hayes' Medical Bills and Expenses ** You can scan this QR code. GoFundMe link below OR at gofund.me/c94e9c81
Pat Hayes' GoFundMe
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!! NEWS !!
A BIG THANK YOU to all who came out to Medina Entertainment Center on Sat. April 26 for the benefit/fundraiser for Pat Hayes of The Lamont Cranston Band. About 600+ people showed up to support him. The huge silent auction of about 140 items was tremendous and everything was bid on and sold except for 4-5 things. A pair of Front Row seats donated by Bonnie Raitt, along with other items donated by Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi, Famous Dave Anderson, and more. Pat Hayes even had 5 of his own paintings up for auction. What a variety of things; 3 guitars, lots of art and jewelry, Resort getaways, Golf packages, Festival and Concert tickets, etc. It was a big success, and it raised a nice chunk of money to help Pat along on his road to recovery. He's still on a long road to recovery. We will keep the GoFundMe up and running for anyone that may feel like offering a little more help along the way.
Mick Sterling did a great job as the emcee, and read some heartfelt words from Pat Hayes himself that he passed along to be read...
"I'm blown away and really humbled by all of the support from all of the people, the fans, and the musicians out there. I hope to work my way back onto the stage as soon as time allows. THANK YOU. THANK YOU." - Pat Hayes
Thanks to John Hammer at Blue Monday Monthly for the nice article and to Gary Eckhart and John Botkin for the great photos.
2025
NO LAMONT CRANSTON SHOWS LISTED - ALL ARE CANCELLED FOR 2025
JANUARY
Friday, January 31, 2025 - The Jimmys, St. Paul, MN
FEBRUARY
MARCH
Friday, March 14, 2025 - The Jimmys, St. Paul, MN
APRIL
Saturday, April 12, 2025 - The Jimmys, Mankato, MN
Friday, April 25, 2025 - Reverend Raven & The CSAB with Westside Andy, St. Paul, MN
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - Reverend Raven & The CSAB with Westside Andy, at the Medina Ballroom benefit for Pat Hayes, Medina, MN
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - PAT HAYES benefit, with Lamont Cranston Band guys, special guests, & with Reverend Raven (see above), Medina, MN
Sunday, April 27, 2025 - Reverend Raven & The CSAB with Westside Andy, Lansing, IA
MAY
Friday, May 2, 2025 - The Jimmys, St. Paul, MN
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - The Jimmys, St. Paul, MN
JUNE
Saturday, June 14, 2025 - John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band, St. Peter, MN
Saturday, June 14, 2025 - Studebaker John & The Hawks, St. Peter, MN
Friday, June 27, 2025 - The Jimmys, Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - The Jimmys, Vet's Fest, St. Paul, MN
JULY
Friday, July 11, 2025 - Marcia Ball featuring The Jimmys, Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, IA
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Reverend Raven & The CSAB with Westside Andy, 3 Lakes, WI
Saturday, July 26, 2025 - Reverend Raven & The CSAB with Westside Andy, Solon Springs, WI
AUGUST
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - Vivian Hayes & The Hi-Praise, Bloomington, MN
Sunday, August 10, 2025 - Marcia Ball featuring The Jimmys, Bayfront Blues Festival, Duluth, MN
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Reverend Raven & The CSAB with Westside Andy, Bloomington, MN
Thursday, August 21, 2025 - Sherwin & Pam Linton, Silver Bay, MN
Friday, August 22, 2025 - Sherwin Linton & The Cotton Kings, Silver Bay, MN
SEPTEMBER
Friday, September 5, 2025 - Vivian Hayes & The Hi-Praise, St. Paul, MN
Friday, September 19, 2025 - Studebaker John & The Hawks, River Falls, WI
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - TBA, River Falls, WI
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - Soulmates with special guest Steve Vonderharr, River Falls, WI
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - Brian Naughton Band, River Falls, WI
Friday, September 26, 2025 - Reverend Raven & The CSAB with Westside Andy, St. Paul, MN
OCTOBER
Friday, October 31, 2025 - The Jimmys, St. Paul, MN
NOVEMBER
Friday, November 21, 2025 - Reverend Raven & The CSAB with Westside Andy, St. Paul, MN
Saturday, November 22, 2025 - Reverend Raven & The CSAB with Westside Andy, Chatfield, MN
DECEMBER
Friday, December 5, 2025 - The Jimmys, St. Paul, MN
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - The Jimmys, Hayward, WI
All Band's Past Dates
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