Earth Rider Brewery

The final night of Earth Rider Brewery's celebration of the 53rd birthday of Scott "Starfire" Lunt features a performance by the Woodblind Big Band. The music will be on two outdoor stages and a third stage inside the Cedar Lounge. 5 p.m. - Lyla Abukodhair (Cedar Lounge) 5 p.m. - New Salty Dogs 5:45 p.m. - Rick McLean 6:30 p.m. - Teague Alexy Band 7:15 p.m. - Jen West Band 8 p.m. - Woodblind Big Band Tickets are available via…

Bluegrass band Buffalo Galaxy performs. This event is on Earth Rider’s festival grounds. There are a limited number of picnic tables; patrons are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Earth Rider is serving its beer in compostable cups and disinfecting each table between uses. Patrons are asked to wear masks when moving around.

Nebulous rock via cosmic folk returns with another performance by Rich Mattson & the Northstars. K&B Gourmet Grilled Cheese will be on site selling sandwiches from 4 to 9 p.m. This event is on Earth Rider’s festival grounds. There are a limited number of picnic tables; patrons are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Earth Rider is serving its beer in compostable cups and disinfecting each table between uses. Patrons are asked to wear masks when moving around.

One Less Guest packing up and moving to California after this farewell concert. The band is comprised of guitarist Nick Muska, violinist Ren Cooper, bassist Nick Glass, and drummer Cody Thoreson. Drawing on their love for jazz, rock and funk, One Less Guest showcases its own original music alongside unique renditions of songs from artists past and present. This event is on Earth Rider’s festival grounds. There are a limited number of picnic tables; patrons are welcome to bring blankets…

The Duluth Dylan Festival, celebrating the 80th birthday of Bob Dylan, runs May 22 to 30. The fifth installment of the Duluth Does Dylan series of compact discs -- Free Wheelin' Duluth Does Dylan -- will be released in 2022. This event, hosted by Sonofmel, serves as a sort of pre-release party. The performance lineup includes Lyla Abukhodair, Aurora Baer, A Band Called Truman, Colleen Myhre, Timothy Martin and Gavin St. Clair. Tickets are available on eventbrite.com.

The Duluth Dylan Festival, celebrating the 80th birthday of Bob Dylan, runs May 22 to 30. The Bob Dylan Revue Band performs under a heated tent on the Earth Rider Brewery festival grounds. The band features an all-star cast of Minnesota musicians playing a retrospective of Dylan's career. General admission tickets are $5. Reserved tables for four people are $50. Tickets are available on eventbrite.com.

Americana musician Teague Alexy opens the show at 5:30 p.m. American roots act White Iron Band follows at 7 p.m.

The Potluck String Band picks and grins through Americana tunes. K&B Gourmet Grilled Cheese will be on site selling sandwiches from 4 to 9 p.m. This event is on Earth Rider’s festival grounds. There are a limited number of picnic tables; patrons are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Earth Rider is serving its beer in compostable cups and disinfecting each table between uses. Patrons are asked to wear masks when moving around.

Virginian Keller Williams plays music that encompasses rock, jazz, funk and bluegrass, resulting in a hybrid of alternative folk and groovy electronica, a genre he jokingly calls “acoustic dance music” or ADM.” The Rambler food truck will be on site from 4 to 8 p.m. This event is on Earth Rider’s festival grounds. There are a limited number of picnic tables; patrons are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Earth Rider is serving its beer in compostable cups and disinfecting…

Cory Coffman opens the show at 6 p.m. The six-piece country band Breanne Marie & the Front Porch Sinners follows at 7 p.m. This event is on Earth Rider’s festival grounds. There are a limited number of picnic tables; patrons are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Earth Rider is serving its beer in compostable cups and disinfecting each table between uses. Patrons are asked to wear masks when moving around.

Tin Can Gin opens at 6 p.m. Bluegrass outfit Black River River takes the stage at 7:30. K&B Gourmet Grilled Cheese will be on site selling sandwiches from 4 to 9 p.m. This event is on Earth Rider’s festival grounds. There are a limited number of picnic tables; patrons are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Earth Rider is serving its beer in compostable cups and disinfecting each table between uses. Patrons are asked to wear masks when moving around.

DJ Nola and D. Frisby play funk and disco records.

Songwriter and Railroad Earth front man Todd Sheaffer comes to the Earth Rider Brewery stage, joined by Colorado songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chris Thompson of Coral Creek.

This event has been canceled. Americana rock band the 4onthefloor brings the kick-drum forward tunes to Superior.

DJ Nola and Bobby Kahn play funk and disco records.

DJ Nola and special guests play disco, house and funk records.

Duluth-based country band Feeding LeRoy opens the show at 5:30 p.m. Bluegrass mavericks Horseshoes & Hand Grenades follow at 7 p.m. K&B Gourmet Grilled Cheese will be on site selling sandwiches. This event is on Earth Rider’s festival grounds. There are a limited number of picnic tables; patrons are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Earth Rider is serving its beer in compostable cups and disinfecting each table between uses. Patrons are asked to wear masks when moving around.

Pert Near Sandstone is a bluegrass/newgrass band from the Twin Cities area, and part of the Minnesota roots music scene. Black River Revue plays freshwater bluegrass from the twin ports of Duluth and Superior. This event is on Earth Rider’s festival grounds. There are a limited number of picnic tables; patrons are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Earth Rider is serving its beer in compostable cups and disinfecting each table between uses. Patrons are asked to wear masks when…

Minneapolis-based Emily Haavik & the 35s play harmony-driven, string-filled alt-country up and down I-35. The Latelys are most known for vocal- and lyric-driven songs that challenge the status quo of rock. Tickets are available through Eventbright. K&B Gourmet Grilled Cheese will be on site selling sandwiches from 4 to 9 p.m. This event is on Earth Rider’s festival grounds. There are a limited number of picnic tables; patrons are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Earth Rider is serving its…

Twin Ports banjo-man Harrison Olk and friends perform on the Earth Rider Festival stage. The Rambler food truck will be serving food.

Country music with an emphasis on harmony.

Country music. Hannah Rey opens.

The singer/songwriter performs.

The rock/country/swing/soul band performs.

Folk, country, Western, traditional and alternative.

The cover group features dueling harmonies, big guitar and rhythmic percussion.

Opening day of the Northbound Caravan two-day songwriters festival on the grounds of Earth Rider Brewery features live music by the Slamming Doors, the Plott Hounds and Dirty Horse. Friday, Aug. 20 4:30 p.m. - Gates open 5 p.m. - Dirty Horse 6 p.m. - The Plott Hounds 7 p.m. - The Slamming Doors 8:30 p.m. - The Von Tramps Saturday, Aug. 21 1:30 p.m. - Gates open 2 p.m. - Superior Siren 3:30 p.m. - Lanue 5 p.m. -…

Day two of the Northbound Caravan songwriters festival on the grounds of Earth Rider Brewery features live music by Erik Koskinen, the Slamming Doors, Turn Turn Turn, Lanue and Rich Mattson and the Northstars. Saturday, Aug. 21 1:30 p.m. - Gates open 2 p.m. - Rich Mattson and the Northstars 3:30 p.m. - Lanue 5 p.m. - Turn Turn Turn 6:30 p.m. - The Slamming Doors 8 p.m. - Erik Koskinen K&B Gourmet Grilled Cheese will be on site selling…

Todd Albright is a 12-string guitar player and vocalist based in Detroit, Michigan. Blind Willie McTell, George Carter, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Leadbelly are among his influences.

Duluth's venerable alt-country dynamos Father Hennepin bring their honkey tonk tunes to the festival grounds between Earth Rider Brewery and the Cedar Lounge. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.

The four-year anniversary party of Earth Rider Brewery is a day of special beer, music, games and more on the brewery's outdoor festival grounds. Featured musical performances include Turn Turn Turn, Charlie Parr and Cry on Cue. General admission is $20. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. Schedule Noon - Gates Open 12:50 p.m. - Welcome from Brittany Lind of the Current 12:52 p.m. - Welcome from Earth Rider founder Tim Nelson 12:53 p.m. - Proclamation from Superior Mayor Jim Payne…

Bubbles Brown has cut his teeth on blues, folk, soul and country while busking deep in the subways and streets of Chicago.

The singer-songwriter performs. Doors at 5 p.m. Show at 6.

Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash tribute bands perform.

Bluegrass band Buffalo Galaxy performs. Danny Frank and Erin Aldridge open the show.

Leslie Black hosts the Dylan Fest Acoustic Jam Session. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and/or voice and a music stand to participate. The Duluth Dylan Festival, celebrating the 81st birthday of Bob Dylan, runs May 21 to 29. A full list of daily events is at duluthdylanfest.com.

Oregon Creek, Colleen Myhre, Aurora Baer and Gavin St. Clair perform works from the new compilation album Free Wheelin’ Duluth Does Dylan. Grounds open at 5 p.m., music starts at 6. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. The Duluth Dylan Festival, celebrating the 81st birthday of Bob Dylan, runs May 21-29. A full list of daily events is at duluthdylanfest.com.

P-Nut and the gang descend on Superior to show everyone just how it's done. ("It" being a mix of rap, rock, funk and reggae.)

Rich Mattson, Germaine Gemberling and The Northstars, as well as Dave Rave and the Governors, perform live music.

Poliça, a synth-pop band from Minneapolis, performs live. Wilsen, an alt-pop band from Brooklyn, opens. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Wilsen plays at 7; Polica at 8:15.

John “Sonofmel” Adler said he “weaves far-ranging travels into storied songs.” The tunes from his 2017 record, "Springtime in a Foreign City," range from "somber to bouncy" and are heavy with percussive acoustic guitar, subtle ethereal soundscapes, and "a singing and speaking voice that can sound a lot like Johnny Cash." He performs a set at Earth Rider Brewery.

Celebrate the music of Iron Maiden at this pre-4th of July party with Eddie Inc. performing. Doors open at 6 p.m.

It’s a night of live music with some of the finest Twin Ports bands, featuring a night of “side projects” featuring members of Trampled By Turtles. Dead Man Winter, Glitteratti and Erik Koskinen are scheduled to perform. Doors open at 5 p.m. Individual tickets are $25-$35 or $140 for a reserved table for four. They are available at eventbrite.com. The Rambler food truck will be on site. Stay and hang out for the afterglow party with Boxcar in the Cedar…

The Grateful Dead Tribute Show is performed by Lazy Lightning 420 -- Marc Gartman and Eric Berry.

An early-afternoon, all-ages, free CD-release show for the teenage rock band.

The Mae Simpson Band has built a broad collection of original music that refuses to fall neatly into a single genre. Singer-songwriter Simpson hails from South Carolina and has brought together a collective of seven musicians who each bring a unique flavor to this powerhouse group. New Salty Dog is a Duluth-based blues-funk jam band heavily inspired by artists such as Frank Zappa, John Denver and A Tribe Called Quest. The band is lead by Jacob Mahon and consists of…

The local bluesman performs.

Colleen “Boss Mama” Myhre, in a musical collaboration she calls the Jebberhooch, takes listeners on an emotional ride from smooth country heartbreak to foot-stomping Americana blues and beyond. Mike Munson is known for playing outstanding slide guitar blues, driving rhythms reminiscent of the trains that barrel through his neighborhood in Winona.

Boxcar is a Duluth-based country-grass band. Misisipi Mike Wolf & the Northern Allstars opens the show.

With Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners and The Iron Range Outlaw Brigade. Rain or shine.

Duluth-based R & B, rock and soul band Big Wave Dave and The Ripples formed in February 2011. Band members include Big Wave Dave Adams (vocals, trumpet), Alex Piazza (bass), Andy Olmstead (guitar), Dave Mennes (drums), David Rode (trumpet), Alex Nordehn (trombone), Steve Rogers (tenor sax), Matt Wasmund (baritone sax) and Brian Wells (keys). Tickets range from $10 to $60 and are available at eventbrite.com.

Danny Frank plays music steeped in the traditions of folk, bluegrass, country, classic rock and blues. For this show he will be backed by Nate Weiler on banjo, Smokin' Joe Scarpellino on bass, Misisipi Mike Wolf on electric guitar, and Melanie Sever on flute. John “Sonofmel” Adler opens the show. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, the band originally scheduled to headline this event, will not be performing.

Blues/country/folk.

Virginian Keller Williams plays music that encompasses rock, jazz, funk and bluegrass, resulting in a hybrid of alternative folk and groovy electronica, a genre he jokingly calls “acoustic dance music” or ADM.” This event is on Earth Rider’s festival grounds. There are a limited number of picnic tables; patrons are welcome to bring blankets and chairs. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.

Six string bands from the region perform. On the bill: Armchair Boogie, Feed the Dog, Dig Deep, The Kind Country Band, MilBillies and Buffalo Galaxy.

Babie Eyes opens at 7 p.m., Stardust Collective follows at 8:15 and Venus de Mars closes the show at 9:30.

The Brothers Burn Mountain, based in Duluth, is a soulful, energetic, eclectic duo of brothers Ryan and Jesse Dermody. They’ve been playing music together every day for more than 16 years. They’ve released eight full-length albums of original music and have toured across the country over the years, playing more than 1,400 live shows.

Laura Velvet is a cover band featuring female vocalists paired with a powerhouse band. The group brings back different eras with old favorites made popular by the Supremes, Roy Orbison, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and more. Doors open at 6 p.m.; music starts at 7. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.

The five-year anniversary party of Earth Rider Brewery is a day of rare beer releases, music, food trucks, vendors, games and more on the brewery's outdoor festival grounds. Featured music this year includes DJ 5th Degree, the Polkarobics, "Boss Mama" Colleen Myhre, Nat Harvie, Emma Jeanne, Father Hennepin, Lanue, Kiss the Tiger, Haley, and Dave Simonett & Dave Carroll. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.

Fenestra Funk plays instrumental funk and jazz with rock and blues roots. The four-piece band -- Nathan Fowler on drums, Michael Schell on guitar and sax, Kyle Edward Autio Sullivan on bass, and Adam Nicholas Wambeke on guitar -- focuses on original music but will occasionally cover classics. Sometimes the sax gets the focus, taking on the role a lead singer would take. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.