Mainly acoustic, his sounds of folk, soul and blues has been a part-time music fixture in Rochester for years, though he spent more time performing in Minneapolis and the upper Midwest either solo, with his duo Ilika Ward, or past bands. He intends to build something within the Rochester music scene through more frequent performing,…
The Common Ground Company’s unique blend of Bluegrass, Americana, and Folk have been dazzling the Twin Cities since the fall of 2015. Led by Steph Snow’s powerful vocals and piano, Jorgen Wadkins (guitar), Pete Whitemen (bass), Zach Tauer (banjo), and Jake Rohde (mandolin) blend their acoustic instruments to create a driving, dynamic soundscape.
Born and raised in the changing seasons of Southern Minnesota, Chris Bertrand performs with a unique consideration of mind and soul. His original lyrics poetically coax the listener with open honesty and self-acceptance, and while folk is certainly his strong suit, don’t let that fool you: he’ll tear it up when he needs to. Chris…
Rochester favorites Jeremy Jewell and Tracy Sonnier play a variety of acoustic covers and originals.
Come enjoy live music by Axtell on their return to Forager Brewing Company! Axtell is an internationally touring folk/soul duet originating as street performers from Minnesota and Argentina. The lively duo has performed over 100 shows all over the US and South America, harmonizing traditional and modern sounds from both continents. Their rule-breaking performances are…
Luke Callen is a hard-driving, finger-style guitar picker originally from the small river town of La Crosse, WI-in the heart of the Driftless region. Pulling from the traditions of American folk, blues, and country music, Luke has one foot in the past and one foot in the here and now. Echoing the voices of Pete…
His youth belies the experience that infuses his songwriting and performance. Minnesota native, Folk/Blues singer-songwriter and amateur musicologist, Matthew Griswold, is currently playing hundreds of his modern day minstrel shows each year. Though a “solo” performer through trade title, he carries the sound of layered guitars and an array of dynamic vocal themes. Those elements…
Ian Hilmer is a singer songwriter from southern Minnesota. Ian has been writing and recording songs for over 25 years. He wrote his first song "Here I Go Again" at age 15 and formed his first band shortly after with friend Pete Wagner that would eventually become The Void. After The Void disbanded in 1998,…
Live acoustic music
Bob Sanborn rocks the guitar while Ellen backs his vocals and plays violin.
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