Pieta Brown

4/12/2026 4:00 PM Sunday

Pieta Brown is an acclaimed singer‑songwriter known for her poetic lyrics, atmospheric sound, and soulful blend of folk, blues, and indie roots. Her evocative voice and cinematic songwriting have earned praise across the Americana world and collaborations with artists like Mark Knopfler, Calexico, and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.

Leon Laudenbach With Amy Schmidtbauer

4/18/2026 Saturday

Longtime Central Minnesota songwriter Leon Laudenbach brings his roots‑rich storytelling and decades of original music to the stage, joined by singer‑songwriter Amy Schmidtbauer, whose warm vocals and heartfelt folk style add depth and harmony. Together, they create an intimate, acoustic‑driven performance shaped by honest lyrics, lived‑in melodies, and a shared love of authentic, homegrown music.

Erik Koskinen

4/26/2026 4:00 PM Sunday

Erik Koskinen is a Minnesota‑based songwriter, guitarist, and producer whose music blends Americana, country, folk, and rock with a sharp storyteller’s edge. Known for his warm baritone voice and unvarnished, blue‑collar lyricism, he’s built a reputation as one of the Midwest’s most authentic and compelling roots artists.

Dave Moore

5/3/2026 TBD Sunday

Dave Moore is a revered Midwestern singer‑songwriter, harmonica player, and accordionist whose work blends folk, blues, and Americana with poetic depth. A longtime collaborator with artists like Greg Brown and a veteran of A Prairie Home Companion, Moore is known for his rich voice, masterful musicianship, and songs that carry both grit and grace.

Roger Fink and Dan Rumsey

5/9/2026 7:30 PM Saturday

Roger Fink – A percussionist at heart, he began guitar nearly 50 years ago on his dad’s 1954 Gibson J‑50. He’s played everywhere from churches to festivals and released his 2003 album Opposable Thumbs. His sound blends folk, blues, country‑rock, Western flavors, and a touch of the delightfully off‑kilter.

Dan Rumsey – A St. Paul native, Dan is a soulful, blues‑leaning songwriter, vocalist, and multi‑instrumentalist who writes about resilience, joy, and heartache. His album Faith in Tomorrow was released in 2022, and his fifth CD, Flowers On A Lamp Pole, produced by Greg Schutte, arrived in October 2024.

Weary Ramblers

5/17/2026 4:00 PM Sunday

Weary Ramblers is the Iowa‑based duo of Chad Elliott and Kathryn Severing Fox, blending heartfelt songwriting with warm harmonies and rich acoustic musicianship. Elliott’s seasoned folk and Americana storytelling pairs seamlessly with Fox’s expressive fiddle and vocals, creating a sound that is intimate, rootsy, and full of soul.

Peter Mayer

5/22/2026 7:30 PM Friday

Minnesota’s Peter Mayer has spent 30 years performing across the U.S. and beyond, writing songs about interconnectedness, the human journey, and the wonder of existence—along with playful tunes about hats, pumpkins, and pajamas. His music has been covered by artists like Kathy Mattea, David Wilcox, and Claudia Schmidt, and appears in songbooks, hymnals, and folk radio playlists nationwide. A recipient of McKnight and Bush fellowships, Mayer has released eleven albums and sold over 100,000 copies. He lives in Stillwater, Minnesota with his family.

Julian Taylor

5/31/2026 4:00 PM Sunday

Julian Taylor is a Toronto‑based, award‑winning singer‑songwriter whose music blends folk, soul, roots, and Americana. A former member of the alt‑rock band Staggered Crossing, he has since become one of Canada’s most respected troubadours, earning JUNO and Canadian Folk Music Award nominations for his acclaimed solo work, including the breakout album The Ridge.

Todd Partridge

6/6/2026 7:30 PM Saturday

Todd Partridge is an Iowa‑based singer‑songwriter known for his soulful vocals, vivid storytelling, and roots‑driven blend of folk, rock, and Americana. A founding member of the band King of the Tramps, he brings a high‑energy spirit and a deep sense of heartland songwriting to both his solo performances and collaborations. His music carries grit, groove, and a genuine connection to the Midwest.

Jack Barksdale

6/7/2026 TBD Sunday

American Songwriter praised Jack Barksdale for insight “far beyond people twice his age,” and NPR called him “special.” A Texas‑born folk/Americana artist, Jack began performing original songs at nine and has shared stages with Wynonna Judd, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Hayes Carll. He recently signed with Truly Handmade Records, releasing a full‑length album in 2025, plus EPs in 2024 and 2023. His music has over 5 million Spotify streams. Jack tours nationally, hosts the Roots Revival Podcast, and cites influences from Lead Belly and Howlin’ Wolf to Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark.

Michael Monroe

6/13/2026 7:30 PM Saturday

Michael Monroe –Aunt Annie’s Listening Room, Avon – “Minnesota Acoustic Music Master & Emmy Award-winning acoustic troubadour, Michael Monroe, performs an evening of warm-hearted “acoustic originals and a few legend favs” by James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Simon and Garfunkel, Peter, Paul and Mary and more. Michael’s rich vocals, crystal/bamboo flutes and his hand-crafted Seaton guitars, (“works of art” made of 200 year-old reclaimed wood from the bottom of Lake Superior) showcase his signature vocal mellifluous sound over the past 55 years.

Dan Raza

7/16/2026 TBD Thursday

Plucked from school to tour with Joan Armatrading and praised by Neil Young, Dan Raza has built a reputation as one of the UK’s best‑kept folk secrets. With two acclaimed albums, he’s earned admiration from Rodney Crowell, Tom Paxton, and John McCutcheon. His third LP, Wayfarer, widens his sound beyond folk and Americana, blending soul, blues, country, Tin Pan Alley, and Britpop. Echoes of Jackson Browne, Springsteen, Roy Orbison, and Bill Withers suggest this may be the album that brings Raza to a broader audience.

Ray Bonneville

July 26th at 4:00PM Sunday

Ray Bonneville is a blues‑rooted Americana songwriter known for his spacious guitar work, smoky vocals, and Southern‑soaked grooves. A lifelong wanderer, he grew up in Quebec and Boston, served in Vietnam, became a pilot, and lived in places from Alaska to Paris, with New Orleans shaping his sound most deeply. After years as a sideman, a near‑fatal flying incident pushed him toward writing his own songs. Since 1992 he’s released nine acclaimed albums, earned major awards, shared stages with blues legends, and continues to tour widely while splitting his time between Ontario and Austin.

Andra Suchy

8/2/2026 4:00 PM Sunday

Andra Suchy, a North Dakota native, is a classically trained vocalist known for her powerful, versatile voice. She has performed with Brad Paisley, Emmylou Harris, Chris Thile, John Prine, and Renée Fleming, and recorded with artists like Jonny Lang and Dave Pirner. A former Prairie Home Companion regular, she’s appeared on major stages including The Ryman. Her albums Patchwork Story and Little Heart showcase her blend of country, folk, rock, and blues. Offstage, she enjoys family, her three cats, gardening, and staying active.

Mary Flower with Leon Cotter

8/15/2026 7:30 PM Saturday

Mary Flower is a master of finger‑style guitar and lap‑slide, blending dexterity, soul, and inventive technique. Her honey‑and‑whiskey voice enriches every song. An award‑winning performer and teacher, she’s played major festivals including Merlefest, Kerrville, King Biscuit, and Vancouver Folk Fest. A multi‑time Blues Music Award nominee with 11 albums, she draws from Piedmont, Delta, ragtime, swing, folk, and jazz.

Saxophonist and clarinetist Leon Cotter has performed across both coasts in styles from reggae to Middle Eastern music to dixieland, appearing at venues like the Fillmore West, Blue Note, Burlington JazzFest, and Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival. He is a key voice in Portland’s old‑time jazz scene.

Doug Macleod

9/6/2026 TBD Sunday

Doug MacLeod, a two‑time 2026 Blues Music Award nominee, is an acclaimed blues singer, guitarist, and storyteller known for soulful vocals and vivid, character‑driven songs. A multiple BMA winner, he earned 2024 Acoustic Album of the Year and 2023 Acoustic Artist of the Year, with recent albums named DownBeat Albums of the Year. Across 40 years and 29 albums, he has worked with legends like George “Harmonica” Smith and Big Mama Thornton, while his songs have been recorded by Albert King, Albert Collins, and Eva Cassidy. Overcoming childhood trauma and a severe stutter, MacLeod learned from the masters and carries their tradition forward with honesty and heart.