
Nov 2020
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Monday and Friday, repeating until Nov 20, 2020
Charlie Parr
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Monday and Friday, repeating until Nov 20, 2020
The blues singer and guitarist performs. Covid precautions in place.
Find out more »Boss Mama & The Jebberhooch Featuring Colleen Myhre
Country, blues and folk.
Find out more »Farewell Fall Market
Celebrate the end of fall and support local makers and artists at the same time. Covid precautions observed.
Find out more »Ian Alexy
Rock, folk, blues, indie-rock and pop. All ages. Covid protocols in place.
Find out more »Rich Mattson and the Northstars
Nebulous rock via cosmic folk returns for one last night under Earth Rider's big, heated tent. This is an all-ages event. There are fire pits away from the tent. 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.
Find out more »Holiday Market & Open Mic
Local vendors will be spread out around the heated tent at Earth Rider's festival grounds. There will be an open mic featuring seven local performers. Donations are welcome. All door proceeds go to Mentor North. There are fire pits away from the tent. 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.
Find out more »Beers-Giving with Black River Revue
A pre-Thanksgiving bluegrass throw-down with Black River Revue. This is an all-ages event on Earth Rider’s festival grounds in a heated tent. There are also fire pits away from the tent. 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.
Find out more »North Country Holiday Market
It's the final day at under the big heated tent at Earth Rider Brewery Festivus Field. The free holiday market is from noon to 5 p.m. Musician Aaron Tank performs from 1 to 4. There will be roughly 20 local craft and artisan vendors. Vendors Art on Tap featuring - Lake Superior Beach Glass - Sally Cavallaro Designs - North Country Craft - Big Lake Beer Jelly - Grey Lady Designs - Happy Space - Blue Loon Designs Embarc Duluth's…
Find out more »North Country Holiday Revue
An evening of acoustic holiday-themed music featuring host and emcee Sonofmel with music by Ingeborg von Agassiz, Dance Attic, Woodblind, Cooper & Muska of One Less Guest and more. General admission is $10; Reserved tables under the heated tent are $60. Scenic 61 food truck from the New Scenic Cafe will be on site. This is an all-ages event on Earth Rider’s festival grounds in a heated tent. There are also fire pits away from the tent. Patrons are welcome…
Find out more »Mar 2021
Earth Rider Bock Fest 2021
Featured: Earth Rider Bock beer, "Beer Poking" and fire rings burning outside. Music by Dance Attic indoors at the Cedar Lounge. COVID-19 protocols in effect. 2-4 p.m. Beer Poking with Frank 5-7 p.m. Dance Attic
Find out more »May 2021
Laura Velvet
Laura Velvet plays the Supremes, Roy Orbison, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and more. 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.
Find out more »Starfire Unofficial Birthday Bash
Opening night of Earth Rider Brewery's four nights of live music in celebration of the 53rd birthday of Scott "Starfire" Lunt features performances by Lanue and Charlie Parr. Full schedule below. Wednesday, May 5 5 p.m. - Black River Revue 5:45 p.m. - Feeding Leroy 6:30 p.m. - Lanue 7:15 p.m. - Colleen Myhre 8 p.m. - Charlie Parr Thursday, May 6 5 p.m. - Severio Mancieri (inside Cedar Lounge) 5 p.m. - Misisipi Mike Allstars 5:45 p.m. - Sonofmel…
Find out more »Starfire Unofficial Birthday Bash
The second of Earth Rider Brewery's four nights of live music in celebration of the 53rd birthday of Scott "Starfire" Lunt features a performance by the Black-eyed Snakes. The music will be on two outdoor stages and a third stage inside the Cedar Lounge. 5 p.m. - Severio Mancieri (Cedar Lounge) 5 p.m. - Misisipi Mike Allstars 5:45 p.m. - Sonofmel & the Slideman 6:30 p.m. - Adam Herman & Company 7:15 p.m. - Gavin St. Clair 8 p.m. -…
Find out more »Starfire Unofficial Birthday Bash
Day three of Earth Rider Brewery's four-night celebration of the 53rd birthday of Scott "Starfire" Lunt features music by Superior Siren and Father Hennepin. The music will be on two outdoor stages and a third stage inside the Cedar Lounge. 5 p.m. - Ingeborg von Aggasiz (Cedar Lounge) 5 p.m. - Kyle Ollah Band 5:45 p.m. - Betty Danger 6:30 p.m. - The New Norm 7 p.m. - Superior Siren 8 p.m. - Father Hennepin Tickets are available via eventbrite.com.…
Find out more »Starfire Unofficial Birthday Bash
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…
Find out more »Similar Dogs
The cover group features smooth harmonies, big guitar and rhythmic percussion.
Find out more »Buffalo Galaxy
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.
Find out more »Rich Mattson & the Northstars
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.
Find out more »Cory Coffman
The multi-instrumentalist and Twin Ports-native troubadour performs.
Find out more »One Less Guest Duluth Farewell Concert
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…
Find out more »Boss Mama & the Jebberhooch
Colleen "Boss Mama" Myhre is a folk, country and blues singer/songwriter. 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.
Find out more »Duluth Dylan Fest 2021: Free Wheelin’ Duluth Does Dylan
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.
Find out more »Duluth Dylan Fest 2021: Bob Dylan Revue Concert
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.
Find out more »Jun 2021
Tired Eyes
Tired Eyes is the Neil Young tribute band consisting of Rich Mattson and Alan Sparhawk on guitars and vocals, with the rhythm section of Tim Saxhaug on bass guitar and Glen Mattson on drums. 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.
Find out more »White Iron Band and Teague Alexy
Americana musician Teague Alexy opens the show at 5:30 p.m. American roots act White Iron Band follows at 7 p.m.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until Sep 4, 2021
Earth Rider Brewery Makers’ Market
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until Sep 4, 2021
Weekly through August. Celebrate all of the unique, sustainable, handcrafted, locally-grown and freshly-brewed goods that Twin Ports makers have to offer. Consult Earth Rider's social media for updates regarding weather, music, food trucks and vendors as weekly details are finalized.
Find out more »Potluck String Band
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.
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.” 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…
Find out more »Charlie Parr’s Midweek Bracer and Blues Meeting
The country-blues musician performs. The Rambler food truck will be serving food from 4-8 p.m.
Find out more »Shred Is Dead
The Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia Band cover group performs. Featuring Marcus Rezak, Dave Watts (The Motet), Todd Stoops (RAQ) and Jay Burwick (RAQ). Tig's BBQ Food Truck will be onsite from 4-9 p.m.
Find out more »Breanne Marie & the Front Porch Sinners and Cory Coffman
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.
Find out more »Black River Revue and Tin Can Gin
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.
Find out more »Freak of the Week
DJ Nola and D. Frisby play funk and disco records.
Find out more »Ross Thorn
Ross Thorn performs both covers and originals at Earth Rider Fest grounds outside the Cedar Lounge for an outdoor show under a tent. The Rambler Food Truck is on site from 4-8 p.m.
Find out more »Todd Sheaffer and Chris Thompson
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.
Find out more »New Salty Dog
Duluth-based blues-funk jam band New Salty Dog plays music 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 drummer Owen Mahon, saxophonist Joe Anderson, Nate Olson on the finger organ, and Adam Skunch Johnson on the Bass guitar. The Dogs’ only mission is to "have fun at the expense of sweat." New Salty Dogs have music available on streaming platforms such as Youtube and…
Find out more »The 4onthefloor (Canceled)
This event has been canceled. Americana rock band the 4onthefloor brings the kick-drum forward tunes to Superior.
Find out more »Woodblind
"Old Skool" acoustic ska duo Woodblind "throw down some cool rhythms" with performances of original and cover songs. A grilled cheese food truck is available from 5-9 p.m.
Find out more »Freak of the Week
DJ Nola and Bobby Kahn play funk and disco records.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Oct 19, 2021
Freak of the Week
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Oct 19, 2021
DJ Nola and special guests play disco, house and funk records.
Find out more »Jul 2021
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until Sep 9, 2021
Misisipi Mike Wolf & the Allstars
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until Sep 9, 2021
The guitar-slinger and his band of constantly-rotating players perform.
Find out more »Tired Eyes
Tired Eyes is the Neil Young tribute band consisting of Rich Mattson and Alan Sparhawk on guitars and vocals, with the rhythm section of Tim Saxhaug on bass guitar and Glen Mattson on drums. 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.
Find out more »Horseshoes & Hand Grenades and Feeding Leroy
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.
Find out more »The Brothers Burn Mountain
Ryan and Jesse Dermody perform their bluesy rock music.
Find out more »Pert Near Sandstone and Black River Revue
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…
Find out more »Emily Haavik & the 35s and the Latelys
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…
Find out more »Aug 2021
Harrison Olk & Folks
Twin Ports banjo-man Harrison Olk and friends perform on the Earth Rider Festival stage. The Rambler food truck will be serving food.
Find out more »Whisky Trail
Country music with an emphasis on harmony.
Find out more »Breanne Marie & the Front Porch Sinners
Country music. Hannah Rey opens.
Find out more »Shane Nelson
The singer/songwriter performs.
Find out more »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
UW-Superior Jazz Band with Show Biz Kidz and Duluth Transit Authority
The University of Wisconsin-Superior Jazz Band will perform with Show Biz Kidz and Duluth Transit Authority in a special outdoor concert on Earth Rider Brewery's festival grounds in Superior. The jazz-meets-rock show will include the bands each playing a short set. The UWS Jazz Band will perform music by Count Basie and Antonio Carlos Jobim and will feature vocals from Tanya Moore before finishing the evening with a combined performance that will include “My Old School” from Steely Dan and…
Find out more »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 »Jan 2022
KQDS Mini Sled Dog Races 2022
Tiny dogs pull tiny sleds at the annual Mini Sled Dog Races. There will be two heats of races: 6-lb. and 12-lb. Commemorative John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon and Earth Rider pint glasses and a fill of Earth Rider beer will be available to purchase. $5 from every commemorative pint and a fill will go directly Beargrease. Gates open at 1 p.m. and the races kick off at 2 p.m.
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
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Aug 31, 2022
Cedar Sessions with Misisipi Mike
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Aug 31, 2022
"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 »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 »Mumblin’ Drew
Blues/country/folk.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Aug 31, 2022
Cedar Sessions with Misisipi Mike
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Aug 31, 2022
"Misisipi" Mike Wolf is a West Coast guitar-slinger whose music has been compared to that of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings.
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