On Thursday March 1st 2018, accordionist Mark Stillman and vocalist Francine Roche will perform at Honey from 7:30 to 9:PM performing European Dance Music, Latin, Swing and Music from Around the World. There is a $5 cover charge.The Honey Lounge is downstairs from Ginger Hop (formerly The Times)   205 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Phone : 612 – 746 – 0306
                                                                                                                       Mark Stillman is a Minnesota-based musician who specializes in international music. He studied at the University of Minnesota and found his beginnings as a classical percussionist while performing with the University of Minnesota Orchestra, Minneapolis Civic Orchestra, and the Bloomington Symphony.

Mark later came into his own as a freelance accordionist who specializes in ethnic music, playing various types of traditional European and American music. Francine Roche is from Montreal, Canada and has performed for many years around the Twin Cities, including the New French Cafe, L’hotel Sofitel and The Loring Cafe Bar. She brings an authentic interpretation to her songs, specializing in the music of Edith Piaf.

Mark Stillman was the recipient of the 2011 NEAF Lifetime Achievement Award honoring him for his constant and positive impact within the free-reed community. As a result of his reputation as specialist in ethnic music, he was asked to be a guest soloist with the Minnesota Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orhcestra, the Milwaukee Symphony and many other groups. Mark’s music often helps create the proper mood at art openings such as the Chagall and Monet exhibitions at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Mark was also asked to create an international flavor by performing at receptions for former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Presidemt George W. Bush, former First Lady Hillary Clinton,and for Cirque du Soleil. He was also featured in beer commercials that aired during the Super Bowl a few years ago.

Mark your calendars. They will be back at Honey again on Thursday April 5th and May 3rd 2018. All performances are   7:30 PM to 9 PM.

For further information: markstillman@comcast.net