Mia Dorr’s Evolution of the Diva: Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton was one of the world’s most recognized and beloved artists. Songs like Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You instantaneously take you on a musical trip down memory lane. Join us for an evening of songs, stories and images that will thrill you! Mia Dorr and the incredibly talented band and backup singers of the Evolution of the Diva series will entertain you with a string of hits that made Dolly the trendsetter she always was! The multimedia element to this show will bring you images from over 40 years of Dolly’s amazing career as well as tidbits and narratives of her life.
Mia Dorr: Vocals
Scott Graves: Guitar and Banjo
Gary Raynor: Bass
Jesse Mueller: Keys
Tom Bright: Pedal Steele
Bob Johnston: Drums
With special guest backup vocalists Heather Kneefe and Cory Amundson and narrator DiDi Pagitt.
Mia Dorr is an energetic and passionate performer with an unparalleled diversity. Mia balances her powerhouse vocals with her whispers, allowing her to bring out the story of every song and draw in the audience with her dynamic performance and stage presence. Mia has been a singer in the Twin Cities music scene for over 25 years. She currently has an engaging solo speakeasy theme show, works in duos and a quartet as well as fronting three tribute bands to the music of Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Barbra Streisand. She released a cover album in 2007, her first original album in 2012, was the lead vocalist on two original songs released in 2019 and another album of covers and originals in 2023.