billboard’s best! Songs of the 70’s

An Evening of Fantastic 70’s Hits!

Great songs that were Big Hits on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart! Beautiful and catchy melodies full of romance and fun. Delightfully presented by Jay Fuchs and Andy LaCasse, with special guests, Colleen Raye and Jacy Smith. Get ready for some knockout solo vocals along with lots of sweet harmony! Among the many great artists you’ll hear are Anne Murray, Three Dog Night, Roberta Flack, Johnny Nash, Barbra Streisand, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Rod Stewart, Yvonne Elliman, Fleetwood Mac, and many more. Don’t miss this heartfelt show!

Jay Fuchs: Host, Piano, Lead and Harmony Vocals
Andy LaCasse: Guitar, Lead and Harmony Vocals

Colleen Raye: Guest Vocalist
Jacy Smith: Guest Vocalist

Jay Fuchs is a renowned entertainer, music director, and music educator. For 26 years he has been the musical partner of Erin Schwab, the “Bette Midler of the Twin Cites”. Together they create and perform popular shows throughout the area. Jay is the founder and director of Dr. Jay’s Cabaret, which produces a series of fun and inspirational shows at a variety of popular entertainment spots. He has served as music director for the Governor’s Inauguration Ball, the Charlie Awards, the US Foods Awards Ball, the Basilica of Saint Mary Annual Fund Raiser, Children’s MN, and many more. For 27 years Jay was the Music Theory Department Head at McNally Smith College of Music.

Andy LaCasse is a multi-talented guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, Andy’s new album, “Your Little Gift”, is now available on all streaming platforms. He can also be heard on several recent releases by pop artist Mr Mooq, three children’s records by Kit and Kaboodle and on television for the Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode, “The Dead Talk Back”. His unique energy, rhythmic grace and authenticity perfectly complements the trio, rounding out this seamless blend, creating a harmonious force.

Colleen Raye has performed across the country and abroad on Main Stages and in Performing Art Centers, often with shows from her own production company. Charismatic and engaging with a large dose of good humor, Colleen uses her warm, rich alto voice to bring out the heart of each song she sings. A Wisconsin native, Colleen has toured the country from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, and has appeared on TV in NYC, Las Vegas and Philadelphia. Her down-to-earth presentation clearly shows her great affection for the music and her audience.

Jacy Smith is a Twin Cities-based singer and pianist known for her powerhouse vocals and captivating live performances. Jacy tours nationally with Duelly Noted, her acclaimed all-female dueling pianos act. When she’s not on stage, she works as an event planner and producer, bringing her knowledge of live entertainment and events to every performance.