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About Us

More Than 45 Years in the Entertainment Industry

In business continuously since 1975, Ned Kantar Productions has earned a reputation for integrity among clients and performers alike. During that time, Ned Kantar has developed a network throughout the entertainment industry that allows you to directly purchase talent at the lowest cost.

Kantar’s background also includes an M.A. in Music Education from the University of Minnesota, 45 years as a performer, and over 45 years as an educator at local public schools, community colleges, and Augsburg College.

Ned Kantar has worked with or produced many artists, including
Melissa Manchester
Bobby Goldsboro
Peter Duchin
Butch Thompson
Helen Reddy
Tony Orlando
Bettine Clemen
Wayne Newton
Dallas Brass
Maynard Ferguson
Gene Bertoncini
Bill Haley’s Comets
Guy Lombardo Orchestra
Hank Williams’ Original Drifting Cowboys
Ned Kantar has worked with more than 500 corporate clients, organizations and special event productions, including
3M
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Agribank
Apogee
Augsburg College
Baseball All Star Game Party
BMO Financial
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cargill
Carlson Companies
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Cognizant Technologies
EventLab
Federal Cartridge
Federal Reserve
Final Four
General Mills
Gillette Company
Hubbard Broadcasting
Ibberson Company
International Dairy Queen
Land O’ Lakes
Little Six Casino
Minneapolis Aquatennial
Minnesota Opera
MNDAK Retail Hardware 100th Anniversary
Mystic Lake Casino
Nordstrom
Opryland
Pentair Corporation
Piper Jaffray
Quadion
Regions Hospital
Sit Investment
United Way
University of Minnesota
US Banks
WCCO/CBS
Opened for Peter Duchin
Opened for Ramsey Lewis

Jim Mitchell

1944-2004

For 25 years until his passing in March, 2004, our vocalist was Jim Mitchell. Mitch was also the featured vocalist at hundreds of University of Minnesota concerts, convocations and athletic events for 35 years. With his uncanny ability to communicate, Mitch could control an audience from the palm of his hand, whether in an intimate club of 25 listeners or a stadium filled with 65,000 fans. His unsurpassed emotional delivery ignited listeners. It’s our hope that you enjoy our album featuring Jim Mitchell as much as we’ve enjoyed performing some of the world’s greatest music.

Live music – there’s nothing like it.

Can We Help?

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Call 612-926-5655 or email Ned here!

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