
Sep 2016
Dave Simonett
The Monday Night Songwriter Series at Papa Charlie's in Lutsen continues with a performance by Dave Simonett, the singer/songwriter/guitarist best known as the frontman for Trampled by Turtles .
Find out more »Jan 2017
Lake Effect Music Festival 2017
Lake Effect Music Festival features six bands over two days, skiing, snowboarding and hot tubbing. The Frogleg and Black Market Brass band performs on Jan. 6. Sonny Knight and the Lakers and the People Brothers Band perform on Jan. 7. Attendees must be 21 or older. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $13, or $16 at the door. A 2-day pass is available for $22. "Ski and Stay" packages are also available.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Dave Simonett
Every Monday, a popular singer/songwriter from the Twin Cities or beyond is featured for a free intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. Dave Simonett is the frontman for Trampled by Turtles and Dead Man Winter.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Ian Alexy
Every Wednesday a popular singer/songwriter from Minnesota or beyond is featured for a free intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week's performer is Ian Alexy, the singer, songwriter, guitarist and performer best known for his work in the Americana duo Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank. Alexy began playing guitar at 13, inspired by Guns 'n' Roses and his father’s Neil Young records. His life-long interest in music led him to Berklee College of Music and to West Africa, where…
Find out more »Dessa
Dessa is a rapper, singer and an essayist with the Doomtree collective, the ascendant Minneapolis hip-hop crew. She's made the Billboard Top 200 list as a solo artist (for Parts of Speech) and as a Doomtree member (for All Hands). She's made a career out of bucking traditional genre designations, rapped at Lollapalooza, arranged for a full choir and co-written classical works for orchestra. As a writer, she's contributed to MPR, the Star Tribune, literary journals around the country, and…
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Gabriel Douglas
Every Monday, a popular singer-songwriter from the Twin Cities or beyond is featured for a free intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week's artist is Gabriel Douglas. Douglas is best known as frontman of The 4onthefloor.
Find out more »Feb 2017
Gndwire Records Ski Party 2017 with Dead Man Winter
This weekend ski, snowboard and music festival curated by Gndwire Records features a Friday night lineup of Dead Man Winter, Frankie Lee, and the Pines. The Saturday Night Lineup includes Sims, Gramma's Boyfriend and Night Moves. Attendees must be 21 or older. Tickets can be purchased for $15 in advance, $18 at the door, or $28 (in advance) for a 2-day pass.
Find out more »Cloud Cult
Since 1995, Cloud Cult has crafted albums that have won the attention of the New York Times, MTV, Spin, Billboard and a devoted following of fans. During that time, the band grew from the solo project of singer/songwriter Crain Minowa to include a rock band with violin, cello, trumpet, trombone and French horn. Two live painters create original artwork on stage during each performance. The band has remained independent for the past decade-and-a-half in favor of keeping total control of…
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Communist Daughter
Every Monday, a popular singer/songwriter (or, as is the case this week, a band) from the Twin Cities or beyond is featured for a free intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week, Communist Daughter is performing. Their songs consist of 60's-era harmonies, expansive choruses and upbeat pop arrangements.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Mason Jennings
Every Monday, a popular singer-songwriter from the Twin Cities or beyond is featured for a free intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week's performer is Mason Jennings, a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His album Blood Of Man, which he recorded and played all of the instruments on himself, received a 4-star review in Rolling Stone. He has sold hundreds of thousands of records, was born in Hawaii and now lives in Minnesota.
Find out more »Mar 2017
The Current Songwriter Series: Gaelynn Lea
Classically trained violinist and songwriter Gaelynn Lea visits Papa Charlie's to play a solo set of her music for The Current's Songwriter Series. Gaelynn music scores include experimental and ambient takes on fiddle music, an approach that incorporates her love of traditional tunes, songwriting, poetry and sonic exploration. Gaelynn’s work won National Public Radio's Tiny Desk Contest in March of 2016, a competition drawing submissions of original songs from more than 6,000 musicians across the country. She began touring nationally…
Find out more »Apr 2017
Mountain Meltdown 2017: Timmy Haus
The annual Mountain Meltdown Music Festival at Lutsen Mountains features live music by 10 bands over three days. Opening night features a free show by Timmy Haus inside Papa Charlies. Saturday, April 8 - Outdoor Stage 11:30 a.m. - Feeding Leroy 1 p.m. - Evergreen Grass Band 2:30 p.m. - Galactic Cowboy Orchestra 4 p.m. - Gin Strings Saturday, April 8 - Inside Papa Charlie's 9:30 p.m. - Floydian Slip | 21+ | $8 Sunday, April 9 - Outdoor Stage…
Find out more »One event on Apr 8, 2017 at 11:30 am
One event on Apr 8, 2017 at 11:30 am
One event on Apr 9, 2017 at 11:30 am
Mountain Meltdown 2017
One event on Apr 8, 2017 at 11:30 am
One event on Apr 8, 2017 at 11:30 am
One event on Apr 9, 2017 at 11:30 am
The annual Mountain Meltdown Music Festival at Lutsen Mountains features live music by 10 bands over three days. Friday, April 7 - Inside Papa Charlie's 9:30 p.m. - Timmy Haus | 21+ Saturday, April 8 - Outdoor Stage 11:30 a.m. - Feeding Leroy 1 p.m. - Evergreen Grass Band 2:30 p.m. - Galactic Cowboy Orchestra 4 p.m. - Gin Strings Saturday, April 8 - Inside Papa Charlie's 9:30 p.m. - Floydian Slip | 21+ | $8 Sunday, April 9 -…
Find out more »Mountain Meltdown 2017: Floydian Slip
The annual Mountain Meltdown Music Festival at Lutsen Mountains features live music by 10 bands over three days. The Saturday night performance features Floydian Slip, performing for ages 21 and up.
Find out more »Mountain Meltdown 2017
The annual Mountain Meltdown Music Festival at Lutsen Mountains concludes with a lineup on the outdoor stage that features Briand Morrison & Sam Miltich, Spruce Roots and Cook County's Most Wanted. Schedule 11:30 a.m. - Briand Morrison & Sam Miltich 1 p.m. - TBA 2:30 p.m. - Spruce Roots 4 p.m. - Cook County's Most Wanted
Find out more »Sep 2017
Songwriter Series: Pieta Brown
Every Monday, musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free, all-ages, intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week's performer is Pieta Brown. Hailed as a “self-styled poetess, folk goddess, and country waif” by the BBC, Brown first came to international attention with her 2002 self-titled debut. She has since been recognized by NPR for her “moody, ethereal” songwriting, applauded by The Boston Globe for her “mercurial voice” and has continued to gain widespread critical attention…
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Jeremy Messersmith
Every Monday, musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free, all-ages, intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week's performer is Jeremy Messersmith. Messersmith is an indie pop singer/songwriter based in Minneapolis. His reputation for elegant, literate songcraft began to build nationally when NPR named his third album, The Reluctant Graveyard, one of the top ten albums of 2010. Please note: In an effort to create the listening room environment, guests in the main room are…
Find out more »Oct 2017
Songwriter Series: Dusty Heart
Every Monday, musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week's performer is Dusty Heart, a duo made up of Barbara Jean and Molly Dean. Rich vocal harmonies merge with intimate layers of guitar, fiddle and banjo to define their lush sound.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: John Mark Nelson
Every Monday, a popular singer/songwriter from the Twin Cities or beyond is featured for a free intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week's artist is John Mark Nelson. Nelson sings with a slow-smoked croon that belies his age, and he fills his lyrics with sharp, detailed observations of life and love in the Midwest. He performs intimate folk ballads and peppy, woodsy rave-ups.
Find out more »Dec 2017
Heatbox
Heatbox is an experimental beat-box a cappella performer from Mineapollis. He creates beats and builds his songs from the ground up using a Boss Loopstation RC-50 and a Digitech Vocal 300.
Find out more »New Year’s Eve with Big Wave Dave and the Ripples
"Big Wave" Dave Adams sings and growls about the best of times, the worst of times, and some forgotten times. Backed by a rhythm section, two background singers and a four-piece horn section, he belts out a blend of funk, soul, blues and rock. Tickets are $12 in advance and $16 at the door.
Find out more »Jan 2018
Gndwire Records Ski Party 2018 with Dead Man Winter
The two-day Gndwire Records Ski Party opens with performances by Dead Man Winter, Charlie Parr and the Black-eyed Snakes. Day two features Roma Di Luna, All Tomorrow's Petty and Invisible Boy. Single-day tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Two-day tickets are $28.
Find out more »Gndwire Records Ski Party 2018 with Roma Di Luna
The two-day Gndwire Records Ski Party concludes with performances by Roma Di Luna, All Tomorrow's Petty and Invisible Boy. Single-day tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door.
Find out more »The Current Songwriter Series: Molly Dean
Folk singer-songwriter Molly Dean visits Papa Charlie's to play a solo set for The Current's Songwriter Series.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Mad Ripple Hootenanny
Songwriter collective Mad Ripple Hootenanny visits Papa Charlie's to play a round-robin set for the Current's Songwriter Series.
Find out more »The Current Songwriter Series: Ian Alexy
The singer/songwriter -- best known for his work in the Americana duo Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank -- performs acoustically.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Alan Sparhawk
Every Monday a popular singer/songwriter from Minnesota or beyond is featured for a free intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week's performer is Alan Sparhawk. Sparhawk is best known for his work in his minimalist-pop band Low, his punk blues band the Black-Eyed Snakes and rock trio Retribution Gospel Choir. His repertoire can range from reverb-driven ambient guitar work to dirty blues to soft pop.
Find out more »Dessa
Dessa is a rapper, singer and an essayist with the Doomtree collective - the ascendant Minneapolis hip-hop crew. She's landed on the Billboard Top 200 list as a solo artist (for Parts of Speech) and as a Doomtree member (for All Hands). Monakr and Aby Wolf & Eric Mayson open the show. Attendees must be 21 or older. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $14, or $18 at the door.
Find out more »The Current Songwriter Series: Matthew Santos
Santos is a singer-songwriter and Minnesota native who performs regularly throughout the U.S. and worldwide, both as a solo artist and member of the Chicago-based band MONAKR. He has twice been nominated for a Grammy Award, and collaborated with Lupe Fiasco on the hit single "Superstar."
Find out more »The Current Songwriter Series: Rich and Germaine
Folk duo Rich Mattson and Germaine Gemberling perform an acoustic set to close out The Current's Songwriter Series.
Find out more »Feb 2018
Cloud Cult
Since 1995, Cloud Cult has crafted albums that have won the attention of the New York Times, MTV, Spin, Billboard and a devoted following of fans. During that time, the band grew from the solo project of singer/songwriter Crain Minowa to include a rock band with violin, cello, trumpet, trombone and French horn. Two live painters create original artwork on stage during each performance. The band has remained independent for the past decade-and-a-half in favor of keeping total control of…
Find out more »The Current Songwriter Series: Jack Klatt
Songwriter and finger-style guitarist performs as part of the Current's Songwriter Series.
Find out more »The Current Songwriter Series: Ben Kyle
Alt-country band Romantica's Ben Kyle performs as part of the Current's Songwriter Series.
Find out more »Mar 2018
the 4onthefloor
Kick drum-forward rock band the 4onthefloor performs in Lutsen.
Find out more »One event on Mar 17, 2018 at 8:30 pm
One event on Mar 18, 2018 at 3:30 pm
One event on Mar 19, 2018 at 8:00 pm
DuLutsen Ski & Music Festival 2018
One event on Mar 17, 2018 at 8:30 pm
One event on Mar 18, 2018 at 3:30 pm
One event on Mar 19, 2018 at 8:00 pm
Four days of music from March 16-19, featuring many of the region's popular acts. Fri., Mar. 16 - 8:30 p.m. - $10 advance/$14 door - 21+. Irish American, Superior Siren and Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank Fri., Mar. 17 - 8:30 p.m. - $10 advance/$14 door - 21+. Alamode, Haley and the Social Animals Sun., Mar. 18 - 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m - free - all ages. Two Many Banjos Mon., Mar. 19 - 8:00 p.m. - free - all…
Find out more »DuLutsen Ski & Music Festival 2018
Day two of the four-day DuLutsen Ski & Music Festival features performances by Alamode, Haley and the Social Animals.
Find out more »DuLutsen Ski & Music Festival 2018
Day three of the DuLutsen Ski & Music Festival features music by Two Many Banjos.
Find out more »DuLutsen Ski & Music Festival 2018
Charlie Parr performs an afternoon show as the concluding event of the DuLutsen Ski & Music Festival.
Find out more »The Suburbs
Punk-pop "Minnesota sound" pioneering band the Suburbs performs at Papa Charlie's at Lutsen Mountain Resort.
Find out more »Spring Ski Ramble: Erik Koskinen, the Pines and Dusty Heart
Country singer-songwriter Erik Koskinen, indie-rock Americana band the Pines and indie-folk band Dusty Heart perform.
Find out more »Apr 2018
Songwriter Series: Briand Morrison and Sam Miltich
Over the last few years, Northland jazz guitarists Sam Miltich and Briand Morrison have embarked on a musical journey exploring the music of some of the finest jazz guitarists who ever lived. Influenced by Django Reinhardt, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery and Lenny Breau, both guitarists have deep roots and grounding in the musicians that came before them.
Find out more »Mountain Meltdown 2018
Get lift and lodging for half price. Ten bands, live outdoor stage (weather permitting), beer garden and BBQ. The full schedule: Friday - 4/6 Papa Charlie's Main Stage 21+ $8 Cover 9:30p - Frogleg Saturday - 4/7 Mountain Meltdown Outdoor Stage FREE 11:30a - TBA 1:00p - Ginstrings 2:30p - Galactic Cowboy Orchestra 4:00p - Bug Dope Papa Charlie's Main Stage 21+ $8 Cover 9:30p - White Iron Band Sunday - 4/8 Mountain Meltdown Outdoor Stage FREE 11:30a - Plucked…
Find out more »Jun 2018
Songwriter Series: Mel Parsons
On Monday nights musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free, all-ages, intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week's performer is New Zealander Mel Parsons, whose breadth of material falls somewhere between indie-folk and alt-country.
Find out more »Aug 2018
Songwriter Series: Joshua Schmidt
On Monday nights, musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free, all-ages, intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week, Lutsen's own Joshua Schmidt takes an evening off from his electro-rock band the Step Rockets to play an unplugged set.
Find out more »Sep 2018
Songwriter Series: Trevor James
On Monday nights, musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free, all-ages, intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week, Trevor James of American Rebel mixes country roots with punk, rockabilly, bluegrass and new Americana.
Find out more »Oct 2018
Songwriter Series: Sofia Talvik
On Monday nights, musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free, all-ages, intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week, Swedish singer-songwriter Sofia Talvik plays a set of Americana originals.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: John Mark Nelson
On Monday nights, musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free, all-ages, intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week, pop-folk singer-songwriter John Mark Nelson performs.
Find out more »Nov 2018
The New Standards Holiday Show 2018
The New Standards is a minimalist jazz trio formed in Minneapolis, Minn. Tickets can be purchased online, at lutsen.com.
Find out more »Dec 2018
The Saints of Circumstance
The Saints of Circumstance is a band from northern Wisconsin that plays a modern style of Americana rock dubbed "Granolacana."
Find out more »Snowball 2018 – Wookiefoot 20th Anniversary Tour
The 20th Anniversary Tour will include Wookiefoot, John Wayne and the Pain, Heatbox, the Limns and Smokin' Joe. This show is for ages 21 and up. Tickets can be purchased online at lutsen.com.
Find out more »Mark Joseph & the American Soul
Mark Joseph has worked with countless musicians, producers and collaborators and played more than 1,000 shows in the past ten years. Regular contributors to his band include LA-based emcee Deploi and members Roster McCabe, Shoeless Revolution, the New Congress, Down Lo, International Reggae All-Stars and Mint Condition.
Find out more »Jan 2019
Gndwire Records Ski Party 2019 with Trampled by Turtles
Gndwire Records fourth annual Ski Party is a weekend ski, snowboard and music festival featuring local and regional bands. Friday's lineup features Trampled by Turtles and Erik Koskinen. Saturday's lineup features Lissie, Charlie Parr and Superior Siren. Doors open at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and the shows start at 9 p.m. Tickets are sold out.
Find out more »Gndwire Records Ski Party 2019 with Lissie
Ski Party is a weekend ski, snowboard and music festival curated by GNDWIRE Records and featuring local and regional bands including Trampled by Turtles, Lissie, Superior Siren and Erik Koskinen. Door open at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and the shows start at 9 p.m. Friday's lineup features Trampled by Turtles and Erik Koskinen. Saturday's lineup features Lissie, Superior Siren, and a special guest, to be announced. Two-day advance concert tickets are $50; day-of single-day tickets, if available, will…
Find out more »Lake Effect Music Festival 2019
Celebrate the season with two days of music, winter skiing, snowboarding and hot-tubbing. Music by Nooky Jones and Jaedyn James & the Hunger on the 25th and The People Brothers Band and Pho on the 26th.
Find out more »Feb 2019
Cloud Cult
The annual Lutsen gig.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Jeremy Messersmith
Every Monday, musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free, all-ages, intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week's performer is Jeremy Messersmith. Messersmith is an indie pop singer/songwriter based in Minneapolis. His reputation for elegant, literate songcraft began to build nationally when NPR named his third album, The Reluctant Graveyard, one of the top ten albums of 2010. Please note: In an effort to create the listening room environment, guests in the main room are…
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Pieta Brown
Musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free, all-ages, intimate acoustic performance during the Songwriter Series at Papa Charlie’s. Hailed as a “self-styled poetess, folk goddess, and country waif” by the BBC, Pieta Brown first came to international attention with her 2002 self-titled debut. She has since been recognized by NPR for her “moody, ethereal” songwriting, applauded by The Boston Globe for her “mercurial voice” and has continued to gain widespread critical attention for both her…
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Dusty Heart
Every Monday, musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week's performer is Dusty Heart, a duo made up of Barbara Jean and Molly Dean. Rich vocal harmonies merge with intimate layers of guitar, fiddle and banjo to define their lush sound.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Fathom Lane
Songwriter Series: Actual Wolf
Every Monday, musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. Please note: In an effort to create the listening room environment, guests in the main room are asked to limit conversation during the performance.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: John Mark Nelson
Musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free, all-ages, intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. Pop-folk singer-songwriter John Mark Nelson received national attention for his self-produced works which were followed by extensive national and international touring. He sings with a slow-smoked croon and fills his lyrics with sharp, detailed observations of life and love in the Midwest, navigating between intimate folk ballads and peppy, woodsy rave-ups with ease. In an effort to create the listening room…
Find out more »Mar 2019
The Big Wu
Minnesota rock band the Big Wu performs.
Find out more »The 4onthefloor
Minneapolis-based rock band the 4onthefloor performs.
Find out more »Dessa with Monakr
Dessa is a rapper, singer and an essayist with the Doomtree collective, the ascendant Minneapolis hip-hop crew. She's landed on the Billboard Top 200 list as a solo artist (for Parts of Speech) and as a Doomtree member (for All Hands). Monakr opens the show. Attendees must be 21 or older.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Dave Simonett and David Huckfelt
Musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured during free, all-ages, intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s on Mondays and Wednesdays. As the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the acoustic band Trampled by Turtles and electric band Dead Man Winter, Dave Simonett has toured coast to coast to sold-out shows in the nation’s premier venues. David Huckfelt is a singer, songwriter, lyricist and founding member of transcendental indie folk band the Pines. In an effort to create the…
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Erik Koskinen
Sprouted from a blend of American folk, country, rock and roll and blues, Erik Koskinen and his band realize a sound that is distinctive and fresh while familiar and classic. The Minneapolis Star Tribune calls Koskinen “the real deal” and “the best country songwriter in Minnesota.”
Find out more »Apr 2019
Sweetwater Shakedown Music & Ski Festival
Lutsen Mountains' Sweetwater Shakedown Music & Ski Festival features two days and three nights of bluegrass music with the Travelin' McCourys, Jeff Austin Band and more. Full Schedule: Thursday, April 4 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - The Travelin' McCourys with special guest TBA Friday, April 5 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Live bluegrass at the Summit Chalet/Papa Charlie's 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Grateful Ball featuring the Travelin' McCourys and Jeff Austin Band Saturday, April 6 12:30 p.m.…
Find out more »Sweetwater Shakedown Music & Ski Festival 2019
Lutsen Mountains' Sweetwater Shakedown Music & Ski Festival features two days and three nights of bluegrass music. Friday's Schedule: 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Live bluegrass at the Summit Chalet/Papa Charlie's 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Grateful Ball featuring the Travelin' McCourys and Jeff Austin Band Saturday, April 6 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Live bluegrass at the Summit Chalet/Papa Charlie's 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Jeff Austin Band with special guest TBA Three-day packages, including three…
Find out more »Nov 2019
The New Standards Holiday Show 2019
The New Standards is a minimalist jazz trio formed in Minneapolis, Minn. The band is celebrating its 13th anniversary season in 2019, and will ring in the yule with its usual twist on traditional holiday concerts -- one part variety show, one part homage to the season, one part irreverent, free-wheeling spectacle. The trio is joined by a supporting cast replete with vocalists and instrumentalists -- and as always -- a lineup of surprise guests. Tickets are $20 in advance…
Find out more »Dec 2019
Snowball 2019 with Wookiefoot
The annual Snowball weekend ski and music party at Papa Charlie's in Lutsen features two nights of music, a special afternoon set at the mountaintop Summit Chalet, après ski live music and jam sessions, plus the camaraderie of skiing, snowboarding and hot tubing. Friday Schedule 9 p.m. Heatbox 10:45 p.m. - Wookiefoot Saturday Day Schedule 12:30 p.m. - Pat Forsyth and the Diggy Trio at Summit Chalet (Summit Express Gondola ticket required to access the Summit Chalet) 2 p.m. -…
Find out more »Dance Party with DJ Beavstar
DJ Beavstar lays down the New Year's beat at Papa Charlie's in Lutsen, playing an esoteric mix of all things electronic.
Find out more »Jan 2020
Yam Haus
Minneapolis-based pop group Yam Haus boasts tight guitars, dreamy synths and clean production from Grammy award-winning producer Mark Heimermann. Tickets are $12 in advance and $16 at the door.
Find out more »Gndwire Records Ski Party 2020 with Dead Man Winter
Gndwire Records fifth annual Ski Party is a weekend ski, snowboard and music festival featuring local and regional bands. Friday Schedule 9 p.m. - Portal III 9:55 p.m. - Dead Man Winter 11:15 p.m. - Black Eyed Snakes Saturday Schedule 9 p.m. - Humbird 9:55 p.m. - Charlie Parr 11:15 p.m. - Cactus Blossoms Advance two-day concert-only tickets are $39. Single-day advance tickets are $22 in advance and $26 at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m.; music starts at…
Find out more »Gndwire Records Ski Party 2020 with Cactus Blossoms
Gndwire Records fifth annual Ski Party is a weekend ski, snowboard and music festival featuring local and regional bands. Friday Schedule 9 p.m. - Portal III 9:55 p.m. - Dead Man Winter 11:15 p.m. - Black Eyed Snakes Saturday Schedule 9 p.m. - Humbird 9:55 p.m. - Charlie Parr 11:15 p.m. - Cactus Blossoms Advance two-day concert-only tickets are $39. Single-day advance tickets are $22 in advance and $26 at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m.; music starts at…
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Jeremy Messersmith
During the Monday night Songwriter Series, musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free, all-ages, intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week's performer is Jeremy Messersmith. Messersmith is an indie pop singer/songwriter based in Minneapolis. His reputation for elegant, literate songcraft began to build nationally when NPR named his third album, The Reluctant Graveyard, one of the top ten albums of 2010. Please note: In an effort to create the listening room environment, guests in…
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Luke Callen
During the Monday night Songwriter Series, musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free, all-ages, intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week's performer is folk singer-songwriter Luke Callen.
Find out more »Feb 2020
Cloud Cult
The annual Cloud Cult Lutsen gig. Tickets are $23 in advance and $26 at the door.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Dan Rodriguez
During the Monday night Songwriter Series, musicians from the Twin Cities or beyond are featured for a free, all-ages, intimate acoustic performance at Papa Charlie’s. This week's performer is pop country musician Dan Rodriguez.
Find out more »Mar 2021
Songwriter Series: Alan Sparhawk
This week's Songwriter Series performer is best known for his work in the minimalist-pop band Low, his punk-blues band the Black-Eyed Snakes and rock trio Retribution Gospel Choir. Alan Sparhawk's repertoire can range from reverb-driven ambient guitar work to dirty blues to soft pop. On Wednesday nights through April 7 Papa Charlie’s transforms into a listening room showcasing the Midwest’s most talented songwriters in a theater-like setting. The Songwriter Series experience during COVID-19 requires reserved tables and a 10-percent-of-room capacity.…
Find out more »Songwriter Series: The New Standards
On Wednesday nights through April 7 Papa Charlie’s transforms into a listening room showcasing the Midwest’s most talented songwriters in a theater-like setting. The Songwriter Series experience during COVID-19 requires reserved tables and a 10-percent-of-room capacity. Table reservations are $40 for two tops, $80 for four tops and $100 for six tops. Reserved tables available at 7 p.m. Show starts 8 p.m.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Davina and the Vagabonds
Davina and the Vagabonds is a Twin Cities band that performs jazz, blues and roots music. On Wednesday nights through April 7 Papa Charlie’s transforms into a listening room showcasing the Midwest’s most talented songwriters in a theater-like setting. The Songwriter Series experience during COVID-19 requires reserved tables and a 10-percent-of-room capacity. Table reservations are $40 for two tops, $80 for four tops and $100 for six tops. Reserved tables available at 7 p.m. Show starts 8 p.m.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Dave Simonett
Note: This show is sold out. On Wednesday nights through April 7 Papa Charlie’s transforms into a listening room showcasing the Midwest’s most talented songwriters in a theater-like setting. The Songwriter Series experience during COVID-19 requires reserved tables and a 10-percent-of-room capacity. Table reservations are $40 for two tops, $80 for four tops and $100 for six tops. Reserved tables available at 7 p.m. Show starts 8 p.m.
Find out more »Apr 2021
Songwriter Series: Charlie Parr
Note: This show is sold out. On Wednesday nights through April 7 Papa Charlie’s transforms into a listening room showcasing the Midwest’s most talented songwriters in a theater-like setting. The Songwriter Series experience during COVID-19 requires reserved tables and a 10-percent-of-room capacity. Table reservations are $40 for two tops, $80 for four tops and $100 for six tops. Reserved tables available at 7 p.m. Show starts 8 p.m.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Charlie Parr
Papa Charlie's Songwriter Series has been extended by one night to add this second performance by Charlie Parr. The Songwriter Series experience during COVID-19 requires reserved tables and a 10-percent-of-room capacity. Table reservations are $40 for two tops, $80 for four tops and $100 for six tops. Reserved tables available at 7 p.m. Show starts 8 p.m.
Find out more »Nov 2021
The New Standards Holiday Show 2021
The New Standards is a minimalist jazz trio formed in Minneapolis. The band will ring in the yule with its usual twist on traditional holiday concerts -- one part variety show, one part homage to the season, one part irreverent, free-wheeling spectacle. The trio is joined by a supporting cast replete with vocalists and instrumentalists -- and as always -- a lineup of surprise guests. Tickets are $36 in advance and $42 at the door.
Find out more »Feb 2022
Cloud Cult
Cloud Cult returns to Papa Charlie's for a reserved-seat, reduced-capacity, all-ages concert. Note: This event is sold out. The maximum capacity for the show is 150 -- 25 percent of the standing-room only shows of prior years. Attendees must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination for entry. Acceptable forms will include any digital, photocopy or hard-copy card that matches the individual’s state-issued ID. Masks are recommended unless actively eating or drinking.
Find out more »Cloud Cult
Cloud Cult returns to Papa Charlie's for a reserved-seat, reduced-capacity, all-ages concert. Note: This event is sold out. The maximum capacity for the show is 150 -- 25 percent of the standing-room only shows of prior years. Attendees must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination for entry. Acceptable forms will include any digital, photocopy or hard-copy card that matches the individual’s state-issued ID. Masks are recommended unless actively eating or drinking.
Find out more »Mar 2022
Timmy Haus
Singer-songwriter Timmy Haus draws from different genres and musical influences. He regularly performs solo or duo acoustic shows and creates his own blend of “acoustic eclectic.” Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. Papa Charlie’s recognizes all CDC and MDH guidelines regarding capacity, safe distancing, hand washing, sanitation and masking.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Erik Koskinen
Musically sprouted from the blend of American folk, country, rock and blues, Erik Koskinen and his top-shelf band realize a sound that is distinctive and fresh while familiar and classic. On Wednesday evenings during ski season, Papa Charlie’s transforms into a listening room showcasing the Midwest’s top songwriters in a theater-like setting, allowing the audience an opportunity to immerse into the stories and craft of each song. Attendees are asked to limit conversation during the performance. Doors open at 7…
Find out more »Pete Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh (G.B. Leighton, Zookeeper, Kairos) performs his arrangements of blues, folk and rock standards, as well as his own compositions.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Charlie Parr
Bluesman Charlie Parr is touring his 14th studio album, Last of the Better Days Ahead. Parr has been traveling around playing his Resonator-fueled folk songs ever since leaving Austin, Minn. in the 1980s in search of Spider John Koerner, whom he found about 100 miles north at the Viking Bar one Sunday night. On Wednesday evenings during ski season, Papa Charlie’s transforms into a listening room showcasing the Midwest’s top songwriters in a theater-like setting, allowing the audience an opportunity…
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Moors & McCumber
Singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists James Moors and Kort McCumber bridge the gap between classic folk rock and present-day Americana, writing heartfelt songs directly inspired by life’s experiences. Their most recent album is the 2021 release Survival. On Wednesday evenings during ski season, Papa Charlie’s transforms into a listening room showcasing the Midwest’s top songwriters in a theater-like setting, allowing the audience an opportunity to immerse into the stories and craft of each song. Attendees are asked to limit conversation during the…
Find out more »Alexander “Crankshaft” Craig
The one-man-band performs.
Find out more »Songwriter Series: Sarah Morris
Rootsy singer Sarah Morris offers a Norah Jones-like approach to Americana, smoothing over its rough edges with a butter-velvety voice and an intimate songwriting style. On Wednesday evenings during ski season, Papa Charlie’s transforms into a listening room showcasing the Midwest’s top songwriters in a theater-like setting, allowing the audience an opportunity to immerse into the stories and craft of each song. Attendees are asked to limit conversation during the performance. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at…
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Songwriter Series: Sarah Morris
Rich vocal harmonies merge with intimate layers of guitar, fiddle and banjo to define the lush sound of Dusty Heart. On Wednesday evenings during ski season, Papa Charlie’s transforms into a listening room showcasing the Midwest’s top songwriters in a theater-like setting, allowing the audience an opportunity to immerse into the stories and craft of each song. Attendees are asked to limit conversation during the performance. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. Papa Charlie’s recognizes all…
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Dessa
Dessa is a rapper, singer and writer who has recorded with the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra, contributed to The Hamilton Mixtape and the RBG documentary soundtrack, and performed at clubs and festivals on five continents. Doors open at 8 p.m.; music starts at 9. Attendees must be 21 or older. Tickets are available on eventbrite.com. Papa Charlie’s recognizes all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Minnesota Department of Health guidelines as relates to capacity, safe-distancing, hand-washing, sanitation, masking, etc.
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