The music Chris produces is rooted in Americana but heeds its own spirit. Born out of folk, country, storytelling and rock ʼn roll, Chris both honors and builds on Americana traditions by incorporating a unique pop-music sensibility, subtle synthesizers, rich harmonies, and imaginative production choices. But despite late-night deep dives in the studio, Chris never…
Sponsored by Red Wing Credit Union Black Market Brass is a Minneapolis-based group performing their own brand of originally composed Afrobeat/Afrofunk music, as well as completing authentic renditions of the classic 1970’s West African sound. Taking their cues from the godfathers, the band draws on complex polyrhythmic percussion, driving bass lines, dizzying guitar interplay, rolling…
Their music is their own blend of traditional bluegrass standards with Americana covers and heartfelt originals served with a hearty helping of our signature harmonies. www.doubledownbluegrass.com
Generation II Big Band returns to Central Park to perform the Big Band music of the 40s and 50s. Playing together for nearly 20 years, the band specializes in the music of Glen Miller and Benny Goodman.
The trio is made up of Isa Burke, Eleanor Buckland, and Mali Obomsawin. They infuse their songs with distinctly modern sounds: pop hooks, distorted electric guitars, and dissonant multi-layered vocals, all employed in the service of songs that reclaim folk music in their own voice. The musicians take turns in different roles––Burke and Buckland on…
COMMUNITY CHOICE NIGHT Sponsored by Discovery Financial Finding his stride after moving to the legendary Twin Cities music scene from Florida, Tony Cuchetti has gained a name for himself as one of the top vocalists, songwriters, and entertainers around. With roots in soul, R&B, and funk from his native Detroit, MI meshed with southern grit…
4pm – Matthew Inkala & The Hostages Matthew Inkala & The Hostages Like pages out of his diary, the music of Matthew Inkala and his hostages details the familiar joys and heartache of love and lust; melancholy and merriment. With a mixed palette of acoustic and electric sounds, Matthew Inkala & the Hostages draw from…
The Irish-American band from Minnesota (of all places!)… Their sound is a blending of old Irish traditions handed down through the generations, with modern American rock that inspired them to make music from the time they were just wee lads. In recent years the Bhoys have performed everywhere from their native Minnesota to New York…
This event is outdoors and is rain or shine. 16+ show only. Anyone ages 16-17 will need to be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian. 50 Cent Ice T Slick Rick Biz Markie EPMD Too Short JJ Fad Suga Free Das EFX Hosted by Chiefrocker Busy Bee With DJ Kevie Kev Rockwell Sale Dates…