My Town My Music

Tim Emmons at Taco JED
2020-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Taco JED
Grab a taco and settle in for an evening of great country and blues music with Tim Emmons.Happy hour is from 7-9 pm, enjoy half-priced margaritas and drink specials from the bar!
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Luke Hendrickson Album Release Show
2020-02-15 19:00 - 22:00 | The Castle, 121 North Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN, 55906, United States
Threshold Arts welcomes three talented country acts to the Castle stage to celebrate the release of Luke Hendrickson’s debut album One Night at the Crystal Lounge.
7:00 pm | Doors
7:30 pm | Becky Schlegel
8:15 pm | Tate McLane
9:00 pm | Luke Hendrickson
Tickets: $15 General Admission | All Ages – on sale January 8

LUKE HENDRICKSON
Luke Hendrickson hails from the Upper Midwest United States. Specifically, southern Minnesota, where the country music bug took awhile to infect him, but once it did, it took a strong hold.
Forming the classic/outlaw country cover band “Luke n Bob Texas” in 2010 and continuing that for 7 years gave Luke an opportunity to hone his voice, while writing songs on the side.
2018 saw Luke branching out into playing solo gigs and releasing the 5 song acoustic EP “Comfort Food”. Opening shows for Ben and Noel Haggard, Hellbound Glory, Ryan Chrys and others rounded out the next 2 years, which included playing 24 states, as well as the Hank Snow Tribute Festival in Nova Scotia.
Luke’s debut full-length album “One Night at the Crystal Lounge” will be released in February 2020.

TATE MCLANE
Tate has been playing his own brand of soulful American roots in the bars, coffee shops, and street corners of the upper Midwest as long as he’s known how.

BECKY SCHLEGEL
Her music is original, drawing on the influence of classic country, bluegrass, folk, and her own thoughtful spirit. Becky’s incredible voice floats, whispers then soars above music of the highest quality. She takes her listeners on a musical journey, exploring new places and meeting new people in every song.

Colt 45 LIVE at The Legion 92
2020-02-15 19:00 - 23:00 | The American Legion Post #92 – Rochester, MN, 1201 92nd St NE, United States
Staying on target for a great night of entertainment is as simple as setting your sights on an evening with Colt 45. Although its roots are country, this band has grown into a group offering so much more. You won’t find a better collection of musicians that are ready to give you a night of original tunes and the widest variety of music around. Drawing from country, pop, R&B and classic rock, Colt 45 covers the spectrum. From artists such as Garth Brooks, Roy Orbison and the Eagles all the way to Billy Joel, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Grand Funk Railroad, this group has you covered. All are strong vocalists, and with their big harmonies there’s never a drop in interesting things to hear. Behind those vocals they play guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, trumpet and trombone. Colt 45 guarantees to hold your attention and keep your feet tappin’. Just check out their YouTube sampler video to get an idea of the variety this group puts out every time it’s on stage.
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Radio Edit at North Star Bar
2020-02-15 21:00 - 2020-02-16 02:00 | North Star Bar, 503 North Broadway, Rochester, MN, 55906, United States
2020 – here we go!
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Mike Munson plays Forager
2020-02-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Forager Brewery
Mike Munson offers his slide guitar blues as accompaniment to your night out at the brewery.
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RADDA RADDA w/ String Fling
2020-02-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Little Thistle Brewing
RADDA RADDA formed in the spring of 2017 and quickly caught the ears of music legend Huey Lewis who added the band as exclusive support. The song stylings from this four-piece band from Minneapolis, MN traverse a bridge betwixt heartbreak and “hell-why-not”, built from howls at the moon, heartfelt declarations and mighty walls of Telecaster twang which are showcased on “life again”, their first full length release. RADDA RADDA has supported the likes of Kelly Clarkson, The Wallflowers, Red Wanting Blue, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Voice star Chris Kroeze and many more while performing festivals and venues across the mid-west. With the release of three singles in 2019 the band continues the writing of unmistakable pop sensibility sounds that succeed in fighting shy of the predictable. STRING FLING: Brandon Daly (formerly of Some Shitty Cover Band & All The Right Moves) teamed up with 1st chair violinist and concertmaster for the St. Olaf Orchestra, Hannie McGarity, as well as 1st chair cellist for the St. Olaf Orchestra, Sophia Spiegel, to start a fresh and unique cover band that plays the Top 40 Pop/Rock/Country hits from the last 6 decades that you know and love, yet infused with an orchestral twist. Occasionally the acoustic trio will also join forces with drummer Jeremy Harvey (of Cloud Cult) to amp up the energy and get people out on the dancefloor!
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Cafe Steam Open Mic Night
2020-02-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Café Steam, 315 South Broadway, Rochester, 55904, United States
ART | COMMUNITY
Monthly sessions are back! As one of the longest running open mics in Rochester we have had the joy of hosting hundreds of artists from across the U.S. on our stage and welcome you to join us. Our stage is open to performance arts of all kinds including Poetry, Spoken Word, Singer-Songwriter, Comedy – If it can be seen and performed you are welcomed! Whether its your first or five-hundredth time performing, this is the perfect chance for you to become more involved in the arts scene!To sign up – Check in with your open mic MC (the one with the list) at 7pm. The list WILL fill up so we recommend showing up a little early. Grab a coffee or tea, tune up, rehearse and enjoy the performances while you wait for your name to be called.
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Pete Klug at Forager Brewery
2020-02-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Forager Brewery
LIVE music with Pete Klug at Forager Brewery!”Rock & Roll with a Southern Minnesota Twang” Forager offers the finest small batch beers and wood fired pizzas. Both are made on site in our brewery from a combination of locally foraged ingredients.
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Michael Gay at Taco JED
2020-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Taco JED
With a deep appreciation for the songwriting greats of his father’s generation, drummer-turned-guitarist Michael Gay has set out to leave his own mark with Almighty American. “I’ve learned a lot about empathy through songwriting. I try to do the story justice and not always go for the easy rhyme.” His approach to songwriting pairs with a classic Americana sensibility and feel to breed earnest songs with melodies that stick with the listener.
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Cole Allen
2020-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Canadian Honker, 1203 2nd St SW, Rochester, 55902, United States
Acoustic Blues & Rock
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Jules iolyn at Forager Brewery
2020-02-21 20:00 - 23:00 | Forager Brewery
Jules is a Madison,WI based musician who writes songs in the key of individuality, freedom, and egalitarianism. Her sound can be rambunctious and always holds a focus on intellectual lyrics. She is fiercely independent and refuses to apologize for it. She wants to give others the courage to find their own independence. Girl Power!!
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HOTD Every Third Friday
2020-02-21 21:00 - 23:59 | The Half Barrel Bar & Kitchen, 304 1st Ave SW, Rochester, 55902, United States
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The Suits
2020-02-21 21:00 - 2020-02-22 02:00 | North Star Bar, 503 North Broadway, Rochester, MN, 55906, United States
The Suits LIVE at The North Star Bar. – RSVP on Facebook

GopherTones at Charlie’s Pub!
2020-02-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Charlies Eatery & Pub
We are coming back to Charlie’s Pub and looking to heat up this Minnesota Winter.
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Drew Peterson at Forager
2020-02-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Forager Brewery
Drew Peterson returns to one of his favorite spots, Forager Brewery, for a night of original Americana!
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Luciano de Souza at Taco JED
2020-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Taco JED
Local musician Luciano de Souza will play solo from 7-9 pm. Rock covers from 70’s to 90’s, and a few of original songs between.
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Cold Sweat w/ Tabby at Thesis Beer Project
2020-02-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Thesis Beer Project, 1929 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902, United States
Join us on Friday, February 28th for a night of hip hop at Thesis Beer Project!
We have Fargo’s Cold Sweat coming to town with his backing band, and local support from Tabby.
Music 8pm | 21+ | No Cover
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Calling Dinosaurs at Forager
2020-02-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Forager Brewery
All humans are urged to attend
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JT & the Gunslingers
2020-02-28 21:00 - 2020-02-29 02:00 | North Star Bar, 503 North Broadway, Rochester, MN, 55906, United States
JT & the Gunslingers LIVE at The North Star.
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RavensFire at Taco JED
2020-02-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Taco JED
RavensFire has been invited to Taco JED for an evening of fun traditional Irish, folk, Scottish, Americana, and original music, performed on the Mandolin, Guitar, and Bodhran, accompanying beautiful vocal harmonies.
The tacos are great, the beer is good, and you know the music is wonderful.
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Live Music: D'Sievers
2020-02-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Kinney Creek Brewery, 1016 7th St NW, Rochester, 55901, United States
The D’Sievers Quartet will be playing some beery good jazz at the neighborhood brewery.
Come raise a glass and enjoy the jazz.
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Dessa w/ MONAKR and Topo + The Chemist
2020-02-29 19:00 - 23:59 | The Castle, 121 North Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN, 55906, United States
Tickets:
General Admission Ticket: $20 Advance / $25 Day of Show
VIP Meet and Greet Before Show + General Admission Ticket: $60 (Only 25 VIP tickets being sold.)

Date: February 29th, 2020
Location: The Castle, Rochester, MN
Doors: 7:00PM
All Ages – Limited seating available
This show is brought to you in partnership with Threshold Arts.
VIP Meet and Greet Details:
The Meet and Greet with Dessa will begin at 7PM in the Turret Gallery on the third floor of The Castle. All tickets will check-in at the same location on the third floor, with VIP tickets receiving a special wristband that will allow them into the meet and greet. We will begin checking in VIP tickets at 6:30PM. General admission tickets will start at 7PM. Please walk to the top of the stairs and past any lines if you are a VIP ticket holder.

Dessa

Dessa is an internationally touring rapper, singer, and writer who has built a career by defying genre conventions and audience expectations. As a musician, she’s recorded critically acclaimed studio albums (Dessa “sounds like no one else” according to the LA Times, and was called “a national treasure” by NPR’s All Songs Considered); appeared on the Billboard Top 200 charts both as a solo artist as a member of the Doomtree hip-hop collective; co-composed for a 100-voice choir; collaborated with full orchestras; and contributed to The Hamilton Mixtape on the invitation of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Her most recent release, Sound the Bells; Recorded Live at Orchestra Hall is a collaborative live album recorded with the GRAMMY-winning Minnesota Orchestra. Dessa splits her time between Manhattan, Minneapolis, and a tour van cruising at 6 miles per hour above the posted limit. For dates, music, and assorted nonsense, visit dessawander.com.

Follow Dessa on:
Twitter: @dessadarling
Facebook: facebook.com/dessadarling
Instagram: @dessa
Listen to Dessa on:
Spotify | Apple Music

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MONAKR

Chicago-based MONAKR formed in 2014 as a collaboration between former members of indie pop band Hey Champ (Saam Hagshenas and Jonathan Marks) and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Matthew Santos. Largely inspired by the Peter Gabriel flavored electro-pop-rock of the ’80s, MONAKR’s music couples with dark R&B and the moody trip-hop of the late ’90s.
Follow MONAKR on:
Twitter: @MONAKRofficial
Facebook: facebook.com/monakrofficial
Instagram: @monakrofficial
Learn more about MONAKR at:
http://www.monakr.com

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Topo + The Chemist

TOPO is a poet and Hip-Hop artist whose lyric heavy style blends personal and global perspectives with science, spirituality, and social justice. Backing him is band members from local favorite Karate Chop, Silence.

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Sponsors, Partners, and Friends
Thank you to our sponsors and partners: Threshold Arts, Northern Sun Productions, Cameo at the Castle, Fox & Fern Floral, The Med City Beat, Fairfield Inn & Suites, The Rochester Posse, Pure Rock Studios, Thesis Beer Project, Café Steam, Wondercloud Media, and Carpet Booth Studios

The Lonely Knees at Rochester American Legion
2020-02-29 19:30 - 23:30 | The American Legion Post #92 – Rochester, MN, 1201 92nd St NE, United States
The Lonely Knees are a three-piece Americana band playing non-Americana music. They select favorite songs spanning modern indie, old-school country, 90’s pop, and more, and break them down into their most essential elements. Husband-wife duo Dan and Stacie Conway take turns weaving between lead and backing vocals, while guitarist Anthony Keseley gives each song his unique style and verve. The results are both powerful and delicate, lively and mesmerizing.
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PG-13 Peter Gabriel Tribute Band
2020-02-29 20:00 - 23:00 | The Rochester Civic Theatre Company, 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, 55904, United States
PG-13 is a Peter Gabriel tribute band from Minneapolis/St. Paul.But it is much more than that. It’s not just imitation. It’s a group of musicians that truly love Peter Gabriel’s work and strive to honor his music with a meticulous attention to detail.The group was initially conceived by drummer/programmer Doug Christianson, keyboardist Dave Alstead, and vocalist Will Jacobsen. The three have several musical influences that had shaped their music – but the one common thread between them, is the music of Peter Gabriel.The search was on for a bass player, guitar player, and female vocalist that shared their same passion. Charles Fletcher (bass) and Dave Feily (guitar) were the perfect fit. Charles brings the feel and sound of Tony Levin. Dave Feily captures the esoteric beauty and sonic fullness of David Rhodes. Jacy Smith (female vocal) has the voice of an angel. And if you’ve seen and heard Peter Gabriel’s Secret World concert tour, Jact is our Paula Cole.
Together, these six deliver a concert experience that is nothing less than genuine and authentically Peter Gabriel.
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N2N at The North Star in Rochester Sat. Feb. 29th
2020-02-29 21:30 - 2020-03-01 01:30 | North Star Bar, 503 North Broadway, Rochester, MN, 55906, United States
Come out and Dance with some good friends and music. Help us welcome 2020.
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Ilika Ward @ Forager Brewing Co.
2020-03-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Forager Brewery
Ilika Ward is an acoustic-based Americana group out of Minnesota, hailing from both Minneapolis and Rochester. Armed with acoustic guitars and vocal harmonies that grab your attention, Ilika Ward’s songwriting is one part modern folk, one part throwback to the sounds of the 1960’s folk revival.
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Tim Dallman at Taco JED
2020-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Taco JED
Tim Dallman is a guitarist and vocalist who writes and performs his own material, as well as a variety of rock, pop, country and folk cover songs.
https://www.timdallman.com
https://www.facebook.com/timdallmanmusic/
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JT & The Gunslingers' JT & Todd
2020-03-06 19:00 - 23:00 | The American Legion Post #92 – Rochester, MN, 1201 92nd St NE, United States
JT & the Gunslingers, based out of Rochester MN, explain they have a completely unique style all their own – they call it Hillbilly Rock. It’s been described as a mix of country, rock, and southern rock – some fans simply refer to their unique sound as “Gunslinger ” music. Since their first show in May of 2014, JT & the Gunslingers have been honing a unique sound that they attribute to their roots – being raised in SE Minnesota.
JT & the Gunslingers attack the stage with a veracity that is seldom seen in local clubs and venues, and they bring decades of experience to the stage….
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Maiden Minneapolis & Lords of the Trident at North Star Bar
2020-03-06 21:00 - 2020-03-07 01:00 | North Star Bar, 503 North Broadway, Rochester, MN, 55906, United States
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Push and Turn
2020-03-06 22:00 - 2020-03-07 02:00 | Kathy’s Pub, 307 S Broadway, Rochester, 55904-6506, United States
Push & Turn is an energetic Reggae Rock band from Rochester Minnesota.
Push & Turn’s roots run deeper than the length of the band as founders Sothea Lam, Cameron Smith, and Kyle Truex were friends before becoming musicians. Tyler Kispert was added to the family giving the band a blues/jam feel complete with harmonies.
The Post-Bulletin has said Push & Turn makes “original material that adheres to a policy of positivity” and that “attendees appreciate the inclusive, danceable approach the band brings to its shows”.
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