
Aug 2021
Christopher David Hanson Band
The rock/country/swing/soul band performs.
Find out more »GitchiGrass 2021
The second annual Gitchigrass music festival, hosted by Black River Revue, runs Aug. 12-14 and features performances by Dead Horses, the Big Wu, the Johnson Brothers and more. Aug. 12 The Lubben Brothers Black River Revue Dead Horses Aug. 13 5 p.m. - Ingeborg von Aggisiz (Cedar Lounge) 5 p.m. - Them Coulee Boys 6:15 p.m. - Harrison Olk & Folks 6:45 p.m. - Black River Revue 8 p.m. - Olk & Folks 8:30 p.m. - The Big Wu Aug.…
Find out more »GitchiGrass 2021
The second annual Gitchigrass music festival, hosted by Black River Revue, runs Aug. 12-14 and features performances by Dead Horses, the Big Wu, the Johnson Brothers and more. Aug. 13 5 p.m. - Ingeborg von Aggisiz (Cedar Lounge) 5 p.m. - Them Coulee Boys 6:15 p.m. - Harrison Olk & Folks 6:45 p.m. - Black River Revue 8 p.m. - Olk & Folks 8:30 p.m. - The Big Wu Aug. 14 3 p.m. - Brotherhood of Birds 4:30 p.m. -…
Find out more »GitchiGrass 2021
The second annual Gitchigrass music festival, hosted by Black River Revue, runs Aug. 12-14 and features performances by Dead Horses, the Big Wu, the Johnson Brothers and more. Aug. 14 3 p.m. - Brotherhood of Birds 4:30 p.m. - Mae Simpson 5:45 p.m. - Harrison Olk & Folks 6:15 p.m. - The Johnson Brothers 7:45 p.m. - Olk & Folks 8:30 p.m. - Black River Revue
Find out more »Jason Dae West
Folk, country, Western, traditional and alternative.
Find out more »Similar Dogs
The cover group features dueling harmonies, big guitar and rhythmic percussion.
Find out more »Northbound Caravan
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. -…
Find out more »Northbound Caravan
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…
Find out more »Todd Albright: Sunday Ice-Cream Social and Blues Meeting
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.
Find out more »Kids’ Clothing Swap
Bring outgrown or unwanted kids' clothing items to donate and pick out some fresh things. Sizes newborn through 14/16 welcome. Toys, shoes and baby gear can also be swapped. Items left at the end of the swap will be donated in the community. DJ Nola spins vinyl disco/funk/house tunes from 6-10 p.m. $2 off pizza all day.
Find out more »Sep 2021
Father Hennepin
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.
Find out more »Earth Rider Fest 2021
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…
Find out more »Rock and Roll Garage Sale
An open marketplace for bands present and/or past to sell their merch. Bring a table and chairs. All proceeds go to bands. Compact discs, tapes, albums, shirts, etc. Happening during the Ladies Night/Ides of September shows at Earth Rider.
Find out more »Oct 2021
Bubbles Brown
Bubbles Brown has cut his teeth on blues, folk, soul and country while busking deep in the subways and streets of Chicago.
Find out more »Mar 2022
Earth Rider Bock Fest 2022
Earth Rider Bock Fest, held on the outdoor festival grounds, features bock beer poking, barbecue and brats, goat-petting, the blessing of the bock, brewery tours and more. There will be live music by the Polkarobics inside the Cedar Lounge.
Find out more »Apr 2022
The Shane Nelson Band
The singer-songwriter performs. Doors at 5 p.m. Show at 6.
Find out more »May 2022
The Lyons Gang and Cash Only
Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash tribute bands perform.
Find out more »Buffalo Galaxy
Bluegrass band Buffalo Galaxy performs. Danny Frank and Erin Aldridge open the show.
Find out more »Duluth Dylan Fest 2022 Acoustic Jam Session
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.
Find out more »Duluth Dylan Fest 2022: Free Wheelin’ Duluth Does Dylan CD Release
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.
Find out more »311
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.)
Find out more »Jun 2022
Wandering Eye and Gavin St. Clair Band
It’s a night of Ween music performed by Wandering Eye (Marc Gartman of Fever Dream, Alan Sparhawk of Low, and Tim Saxhaug of Trampled By Turtles). Doors open at 6 p.m. Gavin St. Clair Band opens at 7 p.m. K&B Grilled Cheese will be on site.
Find out more »Tired Eyes Tribute to Neil Young
Tired Eyes performs a live-music tribute to Neil Young and Crazy Horse. The band consists of Rich Mattson, Alan Sparhawk, Glen Mattson and Kraig Johnson.
Find out more »Mentor North Summer Fest
Mentor North presents an evening of games, live music by Darling Danger, and food to support its youth mentoring programs. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased from Mentor North staff, board members, and Mentor Superior subcommittee members. Contact Kate at kpease @ mentornorth.org with questions or for assistance with purchasing tickets. The Mystery Mobile mobile food truck will be on site.
Find out more »Rich Mattson & the Northstars and Dave Rave and the Governors
Rich Mattson, Germaine Gemberling and The Northstars, as well as Dave Rave and the Governors, perform live music.
Find out more »Jul 2022
Sadkin, Elska and Glassine
Alternative/art-pop group Sadkin, synth-pop solo artist Elska and heart-on-your-sleeve bedroom-pop duo Glassine perform on the Earth Rider festival grounds for a night of danceable sounds. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The Smoke'n Oak BBQ food truck will be on site. Schedule 6 p.m. - Glassine 7:30 p.m. - Elska 9 p.m. - Sadkin Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door, available online at eventbrite.com. Sadkin Under the flickering lights of the darkened odeum is where you will…
Find out more »Poliça
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.
Find out more »An event every month that begins at 11:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until Sep 4, 2022
Earth Rider Summer Market
An event every month that begins at 11:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until Sep 4, 2022
Unique, sustainable, handcrafted, locally-grown and freshly-brewed goods will be sold on the Earth Rider festival grounds the first Sunday of each month, May to September. Earth Rider Summer Market will feature a wide variety of what Twin Ports makers have to offer. Consult Earth Rider’s social media for updates regarding weather, music, food trucks and vendors. No cover charge.
Find out more »Sunday Afternoon Music on the Fest Field feat. Sonofmel
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.
Find out more »Rock for Freedom Fest featuring Eddie Inc.
Celebrate the music of Iron Maiden at this pre-4th of July party with Eddie Inc. performing. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Find out more »Dead Man Winter, Glitteratti and Erik Koskinen
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…
Find out more »Lazy Lightning 420 Grateful Dead Tribute Show
The Grateful Dead Tribute Show is performed by Lazy Lightning 420 -- Marc Gartman and Eric Berry.
Find out more »Born Too Late CD Release
An early-afternoon, all-ages, free CD-release show for the teenage rock band.
Find out more »Mae Simpson and New Salty Dog
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…
Find out more »Charlie Parr: Midweek Bracer and Blues Meeting
The local bluesman performs.
Find out more »Boys Scouts Fundraiser with Born Too Late
Born Too Late features 15-year-old vocalist Rokkyn Nelson-Kavajecz and her 17-year-old brother, Traxx Nelson-Kavajecz, on guitar. Along with Taylor Shykes, 17, on bass and drummer Jon Clark, the group performed 104 gigs in 2021. With a versatile, next-generation, classic-rock sound, Born Too Late can cover anything from the Beatles to Bon Jovi and perform meaty, from-the-heart originals. Come rock with this band and help support our local Boy Scouts!
Find out more »Round Here Records Pop-Up
Born Too Late performs live, DJ 5th Degree plays records, and Round Here Records sells vinyl.
Find out more »Boss Mama & the Jebberhooch and Mike Munson
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.
Find out more »Boxcar and Misisipi Mike & the Northern Allstars
Boxcar is a Duluth-based country-grass band. Misisipi Mike Wolf & the Northern Allstars opens the show.
Find out more »Rich Mattson and the Northstars
With Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners and The Iron Range Outlaw Brigade. Rain or shine.
Find out more »Big Wave Dave and the Ripples
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.
Find out more »Tap Shack Rasta Mon Night
A celebration of Jamaican beer, food and music. Food by JamRock Cultural Restaurant. Music by Rootz Within, Woodblind and DJ King J-Lar.
Find out more »Aug 2022
Cedar Sessions with Misisipi Mike
"Misisipi" Mike Wolf is a West Coast guitar-slinger whose music has been compared to that of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings.
Find out more »Danny Frank & the Smoky Gold and Sonfomel
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.
Find out more »One Less Guest and the Latelys
Drawing on a love for funk, rock, jazz and rhythm and blues, One Less Guest showcases its original material alongside unique renditions of songs from artists past and present. The Latelys, a blues, jazz and pop trio, open the show. Schedule 5:30 p.m. - Doors 7 p.m. - The Latelys 8:30 p.m. - One Less Guest Tickets are available online at evitebrite.com.
Find out more »Mumblin’ Drew
Blues/country/folk.
Find out more »Paul Damberg Recovery Fest
Paul Damberg was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis in 2021 and lost his left leg above the knee. This fundraiser concert is seeking to help pay his out-of-pocket medical expenses. The show features performances by Amnicon Revival, the Repairman, Janie and the Spokes, and Paul Metsa with a special appearance by Jim Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m.; music starts at 6. Tickets are $10 or $60 for a reserved table of four, available online at eventbrite.com. Visit the Paul Damberg…
Find out more »An Evening with Keller Williams
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.
Find out more »Twin Ports Music Festival 2022
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.
Find out more »Venus de Mars, Stardust Collective and Babie Eyes
Babie Eyes opens at 7 p.m., Stardust Collective follows at 8:15 and Venus de Mars closes the show at 9:30.
Find out more »Sep 2022
The Brothers Burn Mountain
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.
Find out more »Charlie Parr
Charlie Parr is in town and itching to play a free show for you and all of your friends! Doors open at 6 p.m.; music starts at 7 p.m.
Find out more »Laura Velvet
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.
Find out more »Earth Rider Fest 2022
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.
Find out more »Bill Berguson Band
Big, bombastic and beautiful, the Bill Berguson Band plays clean, tight, original music that ranges from classic rock anthems to contemplative instrumentals.
Find out more »Give a Pint, Get a Pint Blood Drive
Sign up and donate blood to receive a free pint of Earth Rider beer.
Find out more »Do You Think You Protect Me? A Video Release & Benefit for #MMIWg2S
The premiere screening of the "Do You Think You Protect Me?" original dance and music video at Earth Rider features performances by Emily Haavik & the 35s and AfroGeode & the Gemstones. There will also be a silent auction with items from local vendors. All proceeds after paying bands go to Native Lives Matter Coalition's No More Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women - MMIWg2S Great Lakes Campaign.
Find out more »Fenestra Funk
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.
Find out more »Black River Revue with the Dang Ol’ Tri’ole
The freshwater bluegrass and Americana stylings of Black River Revue and the humorous, Bohemian folk music of the Dang Ol Tri’ole, both from the Twin Cities, meet on the Earth Rider Fest Field Stage.
Find out more »Oct 2022
Rich Mattson & The Northstars with Lovehouse
Longtime Twin Ports musicians Rich Mattson & The Northstars share the stage with new(er)-to-the-scene, Twin Cities transplants Lovehouse. Gates open at 6 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Oct 26, 2022
Cedar Sessions: Prank Williams
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Oct 26, 2022
Prank Williams is the side project of area musician Tony Petersen, guitarist in the Social Animals. The band is the featured artist every Wednesday in October (with the exception of Oct. 12).
Find out more »Prof’s Big Hungry Show with Mac Turner, Tae Supreme and Willie Wonka with Enzyrose
Enjoy a night of live music featuring Prof’s Big Hungry Shows with Mac Turner, Tae Supreme & Willie Wonka with Enzyrose. Gates open at 5 p.m.; music starts at 5:30 p.m. Ages 21 and older.
Find out more »Cedar Lounge Afterglow with Diane Miller
Primarily a vocalist and guitarist, Diane plays and writes a variety of music including hip-hop, folk, rock ‘n’ roll, experimental improv and jazz. She’s performed on a variety of stages, such as Basilica Block Party, WNBA games at Target Center, First Avenue and 331 Club. She's also the host of The Local Show on MPR's The Current.
Find out more »Cole Diamond Band
The Cole Diamond Band draws on influences such as Waylon Jennings, Doug Sahm, Roky Ericson, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Cole Diamond to deliver a modern take on a classic sound. They mix together the genres of vintage rock & roll and outlaw country. They've released an EP which has received airplay on station 89.3 The Current and have opened for Corb Lund.
Find out more »Earth Rider Oktoberfest 2022
Don your dirndl and lace up your lederhosen. Earth Rider Brewery hosts its annual day of Octoberfest activities on its festival grounds, which will be transformed into a Bavarian Beer Wunderland for music, games and Prosts. Music Dance Attic The Polkarobics Activities Procession of the brewers and Festbeir keg Stein-holding contest Kraut-eating contest Kids area with bouncy castle Best dirndl and lederhosen contest German-style foods Vendors Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.
Find out more »Cedar Sessions: Gavin St. Clair
Prank Williams is the side project of area musician Tony Petersen, guitarist in the Social Animals. They are the featured artist every Wednesday in October (with the exception of Oct. 12, featuring Gavin St. Clair).
Find out more »Maria & The Coins, The Slamming Doors, AfroGeode & The Gemstones
Maria and the Coins "fuses singer-songwriter driven pop hooks with the vulnerability and honesty of an indie band." Frontwoman Maria Coyne's "powerhouse vocals are matched with emotive storytelling often focused on finding the light amidst the chaos." While the writing features nods to Coyne’s pop, country and theatre roots, the music finds its sweet spot behind alternative rock-influenced arrangements. The band has opened for local and touring artists such as Christina Perri, Haley Reinhart, Betty Who and Forest Blakk. With…
Find out more »North End Nightmare After-Party: Tony Don Tracy
Tony Don Tracy plays bluegrass and country rock fused to form his own distinctive style. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com
Find out more »Halloween Bash and Mystic Market Featuring Big Wave Dave & the Ripples and Laura Velvet
Earth Rider hosts a spooktacular night of music, games, contests and a marketplace full of magical creations. Schedule 6 p.m. | Gates and Mystical Market open 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pumpkin carving contest (bring a pre-made pumpkin or make a jack-o-lantern on site) 7 p.m. | Laura Velvet 8:30 p.m. | Costume contest (winners receive free beer for a year) 9 p.m. | Big Wave Dave & the Ripples Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.
Find out more »Jan 2023
KQDS Mini Sled Dog Races 2023
Tiny dogs pull tiny sleds at the annual Mini Sled Dog Races. Gates open at noon with races starting at 2 p.m. There are two divisions: lightweights under 12 lbs. and heavyweights between 12 lbs. up to 22 lbs. The annual KQ Morning Show “Best in Show” trophy will be awarded during the event. Dogs can be registered at 95kqds.com with a little help from their humans. All dogs will need to have a chest harness, and entries are capped…
Find out more »Apr 2023
Theyself
Songwriter, guitarist and singer Theyself performs "y'allternative," "dancefolk" and "hillbilly house" music. The current tour is in support of 1500, an EP recorded entirely in a touring van.
Find out more »May 2023
KQ 95 Half Eaten Donut Live Show with the Northwoods Band
Jason Manning & Company from the KQ 95 Morning Show is on air in the Twin Ports every weekday as they bring their best of the best of the morning to a live audience at Earth Rider Brewery with special guests The Northwoods Band. The Northwoods Band plays from 8-10 p.m. and were voted Best Local Band by the Duluth Reader and the Duluth News Tribune. It began with Hunter McCullough, Dennis Pearson and Colton McCullough about five years ago,…
Find out more »Duluth Dylan Fest 2023: Kick Off Party with Hard Rain
The Bob Dylan tribute band Hard Rain headlines the launching event for the 2023 Duluth Dylan Festival. Hard Rain - All Things Dylan draws its inspiration from both the recorded and live versions of Dylan’s songs, scanning his vast catalogue, touching on each period of his illustrious career and delving into the close association between Dylan and other artists, such as the Band. Also included in Hard Rain’s sets are songs by the Traveling Wilburys, of which Dylan was a…
Find out more »Duluth Dylan Fest 2023: Cowboy Angel Blue and Gartman Plays Dylan & the Dead
Duluth Dylan Fest Official Bob Dylan Birthday Bash takes place at the Earth Rider Brewery Festival Field to celebrate Bob Dylan's 82nd birthday with two of the area's best Bob Dylan tribute acts. Cowboy Angel Blue plays from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This amplified-acoustic Bob Dylan cover band has over 10 years of experience and features Twin Ports area musicians Bill Maxwell and James Paavala. Gartman Plays Dylan & the Dead takes the stage from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The self proclaimed Dylan-fan and…
Find out more »Rich Mattson & the Northstars with the Scarlet Goodbye
Hailing from the great north woods of Minnesota, Rich Mattson and Germaine Gemberling have been writing, recording and performing together since 2010. Their latest incarnation of the Northstars, which features drummer Keely Lane and bassist Kyle Westrick, released their fifth album, Skylights, in February of 2021. With influences ranging from the Byrds to Neil Young to X, the group’s original “cosmic folk” has cycled back to a more rocking sound in recent years. The Scarlet Goodbye is the creative combination…
Find out more »Bad Wolves
Expectations never mattered to Bad Wolves. Instead, the Los Angeles band fused unpredictable metallic intensity and impressive instrumental proficiency, transforming from underdogs into elite platinum-certified hard rock contenders. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the show will go on rain or shine. Tickets can be bought in advance here or at the gates on the day of the show.
Find out more »Jun 2023
Big Wave Dave and the Ripples
When Big Wave Dave and the Ripples are in the groove, there isn’t a boat at sea that’s safe from the tsunami of sound. Frontman Dave Adams and his seven-piece band play an irresistible mix of freezing hot blues, deep soul and soaking wet rock and roll. From performing at poolside barbecues to collaborations with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, Big Wave Dave and the Ripples are party masters that can fill a dance floor with funky fun originals and…
Find out more »White Iron Band
White Iron shows combine lyrical accessibility and explosive musicianship to produce a rich experience for the head, heart, and legs. Originally formed in Ely, MN, the heart of Minnesota’s northern Iron Range, by frontman Matt Pudas, keyboardist Eddie Juntunen, and guitarist Sammy Weyandt. Backed by a driving rhythm section with Jeff Underhill on drums and bass guitarist Matt Walvatne accompanied by the soulful blues undertones of Greg Cheech Hall on electric and slide guitar. The White Iron Band embodies the…
Find out more »Kidd G
With a rare gift for turning his hometown experiences into natural melodies, Kidd G has found tremendous success by staying true to his roots. Growing up in small-town Georgia, he started creating his own music at the age of 15 and soon arrived at a gritty but melodic sound equally inspired by classic country and hip-hop. Tickets are available online at JadePresents.com or Etix.com or in person at the Earth Rider Brewery’s Cedar Lounge taproom. Presale tickets go on sale…
Find out more »Rafe Carlson, Red Bearded Strangers and Jim & Ryan of Whiskey Trail
Rafe Carlson is a country singer and songwriter whose journey began on small stages for the late-night bar crowd in his hometown of Duluth, Minnesota. As the crowd at his shows began to grow, he eventually took to writing and performing some of his own music. Carlson shares the bill with Red Bearded Strangers and Jim & Ryan of Whiskey Trail.
Find out more »Jul 2023
An event every month that begins at 12:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Sep 3, 2023
Earth Rider Makers Market
An event every month that begins at 12:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Sep 3, 2023
The Earth Rider Brewery Fest Field on the first Sunday of each month May through September is the location for a gathering of Twin Ports artisans offering a fine assortment of locally made indie oddities and craft goods. Local craftsmen assemble to sell their unique and handmade goods direct to the public in this family friendly family market. Live music, beer and shopping local is the name of the game.
Find out more »Sunday Strum Day with Sonja Rebecca Martin
The Sunday Scratcher Session this week features the music of singer/songwriter Sonja Rebecca Martin, who can often be heard and seen around the Twin Ports and nationally with the band Feeding Leroy. Every Sunday is Sunday Funday at the Cedar Lounge with Earth Rider beer pitcher purchases earning a free one-topping Heggie's Pizza.
Find out more »Trampled By Turtles Bayfront Pre-Party with Dead Man Winter, Glitteratti, Little Fevers, and Lazy Lightning 420
The Bayfront Pre-Party Alert is in full effect. Side project bands by members of Trampled By Turtles cut loose with a special night of music on the Earth Rider Fest Field Stage. Featured bands include Dead Man Winter, Glitterati, Little Fevers and a late night set by Lazy Lightning 420 back inside the Cedar Lounge. The Rambler Food will be onsite to alleviate any munchie driven emergencies.
Find out more »Weekend Primer with Jeff Ray
Harnessing high-energy roots music and improvisation, Jeff Ray and the Stakes released a pandemic-inspired original album "In the Fire" to rave reviews in the summer of 2022. With equal parts Ry Cooder, Grateful Dead and RL Burnside, Ray sports a bottleneck glass slide and National Resonator guitar, and he will be joined by Stake’s Nick Salisbury for a special duo performance.
Find out more »Sunday Strum Day feat. Boss Mama
It’s Sunday afternoon with pint of fresh Earth Rider Beer and the soothing and soulful sounds of singer/songwriter Colleen Myhre Boss Mama. Mahtowa-based singer/guitarist Colleen Myhre put out a note to the world in 2019 with the release of the album Boss Mama. In the lower right corner of the album cover are the words “just getting started.” Though she’d been performing for more than 20 years, she was indeed just getting started. Collaborations with a slew of the region’s…
Find out more »Social for Scouting Fundraiser
The Social for Scouting Fundraiser takes place on Thursday, July 20th at the Earth Rider Brewery Festival Grounds in Superior, WI. The night includes live music by Born Too Late, Oasis Del Norte with food for purchase, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle. VIP tickets includes a reserved table up to 4 with 2 drink tickets per person. Discovery is at the heart of Scouting. Whether it’s a campout, derby car race, or hike on the trail, every adventure…
Find out more »Iron Range Invasion with the White Iron Band and the Iron Range Outlaw Brigade
Hold them horses, people, for what is going to be a killer night of some great Range Rock. Never before have these two big bands shared a stage and will perhaps never again. The Earth Rider Fest Field is the place for an evening with Matt Pudas and The White Iron Band with an opening set from the one and only Iron Range Outlaw Brigade.
Find out more »One Less Guest and the Gemstones
Drawing on a love for funk, rock, jazz and rhythm and blues, One Less Guest showcases its original material alongside unique renditions of songs from artists past and present. The Gemstones open the show. Gates open at 6 p.m.; the Gemstones take the stage at 7 and One Less Guest is at 8:30. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.
Find out more »Aug 2023
Rich Mattson and the Northstars
The Indie rock/Americana/jangle-core band performs. Opening sets by Minneapolis' Preston Gunderson followed by Jillian Rae.
Find out more »Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
Kick back, relax and put on your dancin' shoes for a bluegrass hoe-down with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades. Wild Horses open the show. Tickets are $22 in advance or $30 at the door; a reserved table for four is $140. Tickets are available online at eventbrite.com.
Find out more »Twin Ports Music Festival 2023
The second annual Twin Ports Music Festival runs Aug. 18-19 on the Earth Rider Festival Grounds. Acclaimed blues guitarist Ana Popovic and Twin Cities-based folk songwriters the Cactus Blossoms headline this year’s festival. The Cactus Blossoms, Them Coulee Boys, Feed the Dog and Feeding Leroy perform on Friday. Ana Popovic, the Big Wu, Frogleg and Katy Guillen & the Drive perform on Saturday. All acts have been allotted a 90-minute set. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.
Find out more »Lillopalooza
Board member and Jedi Night of Music, Scott Lillo has accrued some medical bills (about $30,000) in 2023 with some hospital stays and surgeries. Since "he has been so generous with his heart and his time in this community," such as serving on five nonprofit boards and donating countless hours to them. Organizers say "all of you who have received an email from Lillo at 4AM know what I am talking about" and that "it is our turn to put…
Find out more »Boxcar
Boxcar is a hard-driving country band with a rock 'n' roll edge. Led by singer/guitarist Blake Shippee, the group seeks to cleanse whisky-soaked souls in the names of George Jones. Hank Williams and John Prine.
Find out more »Feast of Lanterns, the New Norm and Life Parade
It is indie rock night with Feast of Lanterns, Alan Sparhawk's new rock band featuring Shanna Willie and Pete Biasi, plus indie Twin Ports band the New Norm featuring Tim Nelson, Peter Knutson and Walt Wedan. Rounding out the night is indie pop/rock band Life Parade.
Find out more »Sep 2023
An event every month that begins at 12:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Sep 3, 2023
Earth Rider Makers Market
An event every month that begins at 12:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until Sep 3, 2023
The Earth Rider Brewery Fest Field on the first Sunday of each month May through September is the location for a gathering of Twin Ports artisans offering a fine assortment of locally made indie oddities and craft goods. Local craftsmen assemble to sell their unique and handmade goods direct to the public in this family friendly family market. Live music, beer and shopping local is the name of the game.
Find out more »Brothers Burn Mountain
Blues/rock/roots. With National Park Radio.
Find out more »Earth Rider Fest
Earth Rider celebrates its sixth anniversary with new and rare beer releases, festival games, sideshows, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, carnival games, a kids zone, live painting and ax throwing. Featuring the music of Dead Man Winter, Charlie Parr, Haley, Erik Koskinen, Wild Horses, Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers and a Boss Mama and the Jebberhooch afterglow inside the Cedar Lounge.
Find out more »Derecho Rhythm Section Funk Party
Alan Sparhawk of Low leads the dance-funk supergroup.
Find out more »Kiss the Tiger, Emma Jeanne and Lyla Abukhodair
Kiss the Tiger will perform some good old fashioned rock and roll. Opening sets by Lyla Abukhodair and Emma Jeanne Rothwell winner of the 2022 Trampled By Turtles Palamino Grant.
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