When 9-year-old Brian Wicklund first heard the quick-tempo twang of bluegrass from his mother’s Flatt and Scruggs album, he fell in love. Wicklund’s...
Live Music
I’m Chasing My Favorite Parts of Summer—so Should You!
For me, summer in the Valley is all about maximizing the weekend’s potential. There’s nothing like ending the week on a Thursday, heading north (or...
Experience Rivertown Days in Hastings
Travel downriver for music, a carnival, pickleball tournaments and more. Put on your dancing shoes, and head to Hastings for the 45th annual...
Meet a Music Maven
“The most important thing that you can do in the whole world is to give back to your community,” says Kristin Tjornehoj, a lifelong resident,...
Join the Fun With Stillwater’s Downtown Dance Party
Local small businesses are hosting a historic Dance Here event. Main Street might be closed in downtown Stillwater, but businesses are still open!...
A Guide to Hudson’s Concerts in the Park
Hudson does outdoor music right on the regular at Concerts in the Park at Lakefront Park. There’s nothing quite like live music. But add summery...
St. Croix Jazz Orchestra Delivers Excellence
It’s become a part of Stillwater’s annual Fourth of July celebration. For a couple of hours before the fireworks, the 17 musicians (and a vocalist)...
The Blues of Tom Hunter
This self-taught rhythm and blues player has been contributing to the Minnesota music scene for 20 years. Tom Hunter is a self-taught blues and jazz...
Somerset Amphitheater Hosts Sonshine Festival
A Christian music festival comes to the Somerset Amphitheater. For the past 32 years, Minnesota has hosted one of the top Christian music festivals...
