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Geoff Jones is a singer who delivers crowd-pleasing jazzy soul in a smooth baritone. A veteran of Twin Cities stages and a former soloist with the Grammy Award-winning group Sounds of Blackness, Geoff has sung on numerous recordings and performed live with Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Dolly Parton, Elton John and others. TV appearances include The Tonight Show, Soul Train, and the NAACP Image Awards. He’s also the title character’s voice in Disney’s acclaimed animated short feature Tall Tales and Legends: John Henry.

Geoff Jones is a singer who delivers crowd-pleasing jazzy soul in a smooth baritone. A veteran of Twin Cities stages and a former soloist with the Grammy Award-winning group Sounds of Blackness, Geoff has sung on numerous recordings and performed live with Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Dolly Parton, Elton John and others. TV appearances include The Tonight Show, Soul Train, and the NAACP Image Awards. He’s also the title character’s voice in Disney’s acclaimed animated short feature Tall Tales and Legends: John Henry.

Mark your calendars for a night of music at UMBRA!

Join us as Sweet Keys Dueling Pianos takes over the Umbra stage inside Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District. Get ready for an unforgettable showdown where two talented pianists go head-to-head, playing your favorite songs and keeping the crowd entertained all night long!

From classic anthems to today’s hits, no request is too wild! Grab a seat and enjoy our full service dinner menu or the bar menu for the perfect pairing with this energetic, interactive performance.

Lounge seating and tables are first come, first served.

Tony Williams, a Minneapolis native, has transitioned from years of touring with major rock and country acts to focusing on his solo career. Known for his dynamic live shows featuring real-time looping to create a full-band sound, Williams has performed across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East, sharing stages with artists like Andy Grammer and Eddie Trunk. His debut EP Destined To Be Real (2012) showcased his vocal and multi-instrumental talent, and his upcoming 2025 album Aestivation blends driving rock, indie/electronic, and new wave influences with soaring choruses and heartfelt lyrics. 

Daniel Gilbert, known professionally as Daniel the Violinist, is a Minneapolis–St. Paul–based performer redefining live music through dynamic genre fusion. With a signature sound that blends the timeless elegance of classical violin with the energy of Hip‑Hop, R&B, Afro‑Beats, Jazz, and Latin rhythms, Daniel creates performances that are as sophisticated as they are electric.

For Daniel, music is more than entertainment—it’s connection, storytelling, and shared emotion. Every performance is intentionally crafted to elevate the atmosphere, spark joy, and bring people together through the universal language of sound. From grand stages and upscale galas to weddings and intimate gatherings, Daniel the Violinist transforms moments into unforgettable experiences, leaving audiences inspired long after the final note.

Daniel Gilbert, known professionally as Daniel the Violinist, is a Minneapolis–St. Paul–based performer redefining live music through dynamic genre fusion. With a signature sound that blends the timeless elegance of classical violin with the energy of Hip‑Hop, R&B, Afro‑Beats, Jazz, and Latin rhythms, Daniel creates performances that are as sophisticated as they are electric.

For Daniel, music is more than entertainment—it’s connection, storytelling, and shared emotion. Every performance is intentionally crafted to elevate the atmosphere, spark joy, and bring people together through the universal language of sound. From grand stages and upscale galas to weddings and intimate gatherings, Daniel the Violinist transforms moments into unforgettable experiences, leaving audiences inspired long after the final note.

Mark your calendars for a night of music at UMBRA!

Join us as Sweet Keys Dueling Pianos takes over the Umbra stage inside Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District. Get ready for an unforgettable showdown where two talented pianists go head-to-head, playing your favorite songs and keeping the crowd entertained all night long!

From classic anthems to today’s hits, no request is too wild! Grab a seat and enjoy our full service dinner menu or the bar menu for the perfect pairing with this energetic, interactive performance.

Lounge seating and tables are first come, first served.

Tony Williams, a Minneapolis native, has transitioned from years of touring with major rock and country acts to focusing on his solo career. Known for his dynamic live shows featuring real-time looping to create a full-band sound, Williams has performed across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East, sharing stages with artists like Andy Grammer and Eddie Trunk. His debut EP Destined To Be Real (2012) showcased his vocal and multi-instrumental talent, and his upcoming 2025 album Aestivation blends driving rock, indie/electronic, and new wave influences with soaring choruses and heartfelt lyrics.