3:00 P.M. Performances
Audrey Robinson
Venue: Art Heads
Genre(s): Sarcastic Folk
A newer Rochester local. Finding her footing in a new city, and newly found adulthood. You will laugh. You might cry. You might cringe. But darn it you’ll have a nice time!
The Walking Beat
Venue: Bleu Duck Kitchen
Genre(s): Americana
The Walking Beat is a band based in Rochester, Minnesota. Fusing thoughtful, well-written songs with male/female vocal harmonies, old time country twang, vintage keys, banjo, accordion and even a little punk rock energy and ethic, the Walking Beat harkens back to a mythical musical past and toward an open and free future.
With the fresh album in hand and a new lineup assembled, the Walking Beat are hitting the ground running with a series of scheduled shows and festival appearances in 2023.
Carriage House
Venue: LC’s Venue
Genre(s): Folk
Carriage House is a husband & wife Folk/Americana duo living in Red Wing, MN. Combining their strengths they picked up the guitar and banjo and started sharing songs about love and longing. They released their first album ‘Further From Our Youth’ on the eve of their Spring 2021 tour.
3:45 P.M. Performances
Clay Fulton & the Lost Forty
Venue: Chateau
Genre(s): Roots Rock
Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty are a roots rock band based out of Rochester, MN. They recently released their sophomore album entitled, Positive Numbers. Clay draws his inspiration from classic American folk singers up to modern indie rock bands. The lineup is: Clay Fulton on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Carly Hornstine on vocal harmonies, Allan Palmer on bass guitar, Mike Bentele on lead guitar, Peter Laack on keyboards and Nick Novotny on drums.
Comatose
Venue: Treedome
Genre(s): Atmospheric Rock / Grungegaze
COMATOSE was forged in the winter of 2019/2020 with a group of musicians — Jacob Carlson (Fail to Decay), Daren Menz (Fail To Decay, Chrome Waves-live), Adam Carroll (Fail to Decay, Lion Sight, The Boy Will Die), and James Benson (Amiensus, Chrome Waves, Fail To Decay) — who previously worked together for several years experiencing the true life and daily grind of the touring musician, gathering their shared experiences of long drives, cheap beer, and muff pedals to manifest a hazy, grungy, post-metal mix of audio paradise. Says Benson of the name, “‘Comatose’ was chosen as the name of the band as a result of being a part of ‘the lost generation.’ Faced with multiple major global economic crises, domestic racism and terrorism, a pandemic, and climate change, it only felt right to choose something that reflected the mental health of an entire generation.”
4:30 P.M. Performances
Loud Mouth Brass ft Jae Havoc
Venue: Art Heads
Genre(s): Brass Band, Hip Hop, Pop
Loud Mouth Brass and Jae Havoc have been collaborating for several years appearing at local festivals like the 2022 Mid West Music Fest in LaCrosse and at Thesis Beer project. Loud Mouth Brass plays a unique mix of original pop and New Orleans-inspired brass band music as well as unique versions of covers. Loud Mouth Brass released the record “Louder” in 2020 and are currently have another record set to be released in early 2023 that includes a track with Jae Havoc. Jae Havoc brings his original hip-hop style and rapping to the mix. Jae Havoc released his album Mortals in 2020. He’s currently working on new material.
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Jeremy Jewell & the Co-Dependents
Venue: LC’s Venue
Genre(s): Americana / Folk
Jeremy Jewell is a happy guy who likes to sing sad songs. Pretty guitar chords, a weathered yet charming voice and honest lyrics are what you’ll see at one of his shows. Jeremy Jewell loves you.
5:15 P.M. Performances
Jerrika Mighelle
Venue: Cafe Steam
Genre(s): Folk Americana
From Eau Claire, WI, Jerrika Mighelle (she/they) has been performing since her first gig with her sisters in their band QuinnElizabeth in 2004. Jerrika is a proud non-binary, queer human who has released their first single from their upcoming third solo album, “My Greatness” which marks the first song where she sings about queer love.
Loreweavers
Venue: Chateau
Genre(s): Inter-Dimensional Fantasy Party Music
Loreweavers, Bards of the Modern Age, focus their efforts on bringing tavern and fantasy soundtracks to a wider audience. Inspired by the tavern music represented in games such as The Witcher and Skyrim, as well as traditional Irish tunes and sea shanties, Loreweavers seek to immerse their audience in a world of wonder and adventure. Showcasing a wide variety of musical talents ranging from traditional Irish instruments such as uilleann pipes and bodhrán to guitar, accordion, and mandolin, Loreweavers are sure to grab the attention of any crowd and pull them in to ensure an experience they’ll never forget
Nyasia
Venue: Treedome
Genre(s): R&B / Pop
Nyasia is a multifaceted artist from Minneapolis, Minnesota. With “her R&B-smooth vocals” (The Current) and unapologetic writing style, she’s described as a “pretty darn impressive rising star.” (The Scroll) Nyasia has performed all over the Twin Cities, as a solo act and as a background singer, and has even opened for national acts. Exercising her skills as a producer and raw lyricist, in 2019, she released her long awaited debut project TABOO.
6:00 P.M. Performances
Ginny & the Fizz
Venue: Art Heads
Genre(s): Alt Rock
One part queer. Two parts alt rock. Garnished with a 90s twist.
Ginny & The Fizz is a five-piece band crafted by Michael Shannon (He/Him) and Mat Lochner (He/Him) on guitar, Jarod Schiebout (He/Him) on drums, Cedar Commission Winner Maddie Thies (She/Her) on bass, and the one and only Eric LeBlanc (He/ They) on effervescent, power vocals.
RLGDPPL
Venue: Bleu Duck Kitchen
Genre(s): R&B Rock
RLGDPPL (Real Good People if you shell out for a few vowels) is an R&B-rooted rock combo from Minneapolis, MN. Like Joe Cocker? Us too. Spoon? Ditto. Bill Withers? Yep. Broken Bells? Mmmhmm! The Meters? How quickly do you think we can get bunk beds? We’ve shared the stage with the likes of local acts The 4ontheFloor, The Bad Man, Jillian Rae, Black Market Brass, General B and The Wiz and many others. We will be releasing multiple new songs in 2023 and our EP, “Super Volcano”, is available through all major digital music distributors.
Big Salt
Venue: LC’s Venue
Genre(s): Garage Rock / Punk Rock
This rock group of ne’er-do-wells know how to strike a chord with audiences. A mixture of garage and punk rock with melodious, catchy songs, BIG SALT grinds it out as a four-piece with distorted and ambient guitars, rumbling basslines, titanic drums, and buttery vocals that bite hard.
The band is comprised of Sally on vocals, who sings with passion and has emphatic stage presence; Eva, who handles six string duties, coercing powerful riffs from a blue Les Paul; Angie, who switches off and on the bass with Sally and provides an ambient guitar counterpoint to Eva’s power chords and riffs; and Milan who strikes the drum kit with power and rhythmic dexterity. Drawing influences from early punk, metal and grunge-era bands, BIG SALT has its own voice with songs that capture defiance with bold, raw confidence.
6:45 P.M. Performances
Split Pine
Venue: Cafe Steam
Genre(s): Indie / Heartland Rock
Split Pine was formed in Rochester, MN by singer-songwriter Sam Butterfass. Their heartland rock sound is a reimagining of summers past and an answer to the strange times we continuously find ourselves in. Split Pine released their first EP, “Locked Out,” and debuted live in the summer of 2022.
Luke Hendrickson & The Crop Circles
Venue: Treedome
Genre(s): Country
In 2017, after years of playing in bands on weekends, Luke Hendrickson began nurturing a career as a full-time gigging musician and songwriter. In the time since, he has performed in 30+ states and Canada, releasing 2 full-length albums and an EP, earning him 4 nominations from the Midwest Country Music Organization, for awards such as “Songwriter of the Year” and “Album of the Year”. The songs within these recordings find inspiration in common experiences such as wanderlust, trauma, love, fear, hope, and at times…fun. Having emerged from the farmlands of rural southeast Minnesota, Luke is occasionally joined by his backing band, The Crop Circles. Cosmic. Cornfed.
7:30 P.M. Performances
Burly Bluffs
Venue: Bleu Duck Kitchen
Genre(s): Burlesque (21+)
Queer-centered, body-positive, anti-oppressive burlesque in Driftless regions of Minnesota & beyond.
8:15 P.M. Performances
Bad Bad Hats
Venue: Chateau
Genre(s): Indie Rock
Bad Bad Hats is an indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kerry Alexander and Chris Hoge met while attending Macalester College and formed the band in 2012. In the 10 years of BBH, they have toured the country several times in their trusty minivan, sampling the best local cuisine along the way. BBH has toured with The Beths, Margaret Glaspy, The Front Bottoms, Hippo Campus, and Michelle Branch, among many others. Their latest album Walkman was released September 17th, 2021 on Don Giovanni Records.
Annie and the Bang Bang
Venue: Treedome
Genre(s): Rock / Indie-Rock / Alternative
Annie and the Bang Bang are a mood ring of music. We deliver energetic performances fueled by our love of music, one another, and the feedback loop with the audience. Genre hopping from a grunge-meets-classic rock vibe to psychedelia to swampy southern grooves, we’re guitar forward and lyrically potent.
9:00 P.M. Performances
Ruben
Venue: Art Heads
Genre(s): Rock n Roll
Ruben is a rock n roll band out of the Twin Cities metro area in Minnesota. Evoking influences of the Band, The Beach Boys and Rolling Stones, their music is song-oriented and features riffing guitars, occasional horns and distinct 4 part harmonies.
Faith Boblett
Venue: Bleu Duck Kitchen
Genre(s): Grungy Sheryl Crow
Minneapolis based singer-songwriter, Faith Boblett, was named one of 2018’s Best New Bands by First Avenue. Faith was raised in a musical household and has been persistent in finding her own voice through songwriting and performing her own brand of pop, rock, and alt-country.
Seasaw
Venue: LC’s Venue
Genre(s): Indie Rock / Indie-Pop
Seasaw, a duo based in Madison, WI, is Meg Golz (drums, synth, vocals) and Eve Wilczewski (guitar, vocals). Seasaw’s music is the product of two best friends continually exploring all of the ways they can construct a singular, sarcastic indie rock sound.
9:45 P.M. Performances
Jaedyn James
Venue: Chateau
Genre(s): Soul / R&B
Jaedyn James is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, bandleader, and master of the stage. Her songwriting draws from the styles of Janis Joplin, Prince, Amy Winehouse, and Sharon Jones. Jaedyn’s sound can be best described as Midwest Soul. She touts a hot band, a big attitude, and tunes to match. Audiences everywhere are touched by Jaedyn’s story and wowed by her talent. Don’t miss a Jaedyn James show.
Hiahli
Venue: Treedome
Genre(s): Hip Hop
Hiahli is a Fargo-based, live hip-hop band that plays rock n roll instruments. The high-octane MC, Cold Sweat, delivers his Golden-Age Hip-Hop lyrics over a variety of musical stylings. In addition to the usual fatback rhythms, you may hear some undercurrents of outlaw country, disco, and grungy rock.
10:30 P.M. Performances
Push & Turn
Venue: Art Heads
Genre(s): Reggae Fusion
Push & Turn is an energetic Reggae Fusion band from Rochester Minnesota that continues to explore new harmonies while adding funk, blues, and jam feels to their Reggae music.
WHY NOT
Venue: Bleu Duck Kitchen
Genre(s): Pop
WHY NOT is the Minneapolis trio’s self-titled mission statement. Fueled by the tension and uncertainty of the time and the changes in the band’s personal lives and colored by the joy of creating with each other and feeling inspiration in dark times.
Henry Breen, Isaac Dell, and Joshua MacGregor met playing in a middle school music class at Great River School in St. Paul, MN. The trio formed WHY NOT in early 2016 as Breen and MacGregor enrolled in high school at nearby St Paul Conservatory of Performing Artists while Dell continued at Great River. Before any band member could drive, they had released their first album and booked their first tour—relying on Isaac’s dad, Irve, for transportation to their shows.
WHY NOT was born on retreats to Dell’s family farm in Viroqua, WI in early 2020. Holed up with no cell service, the band spent most of their days set up in the living room, demoing songs, reading books, and taking walks around the property. When an idea would hit, they would chase the initial feeling, sometimes going through dozens of evolutions, building the original core demos into the album in its final form over time.
The band enlisted Minneapolis producer and brother of MacGregor, Caleb Hinz (Hippo Campus, Samia, Miloe) to produce and finished the tracking in a couple weeks interspersed through eight months. The result is a virtuosic, genre-fluid statement from a young band just beginning to harness the heights of their craft.