Wussow’s Concert Cafe

Free music during Sunday brunch.  All ages.

Austin Skalecki is a singer-songwriter based out of Wisconsin. He creates a unique sound with his blend of influence from folk, blues, and rock music. Special musical guests are Life Parade and Ben & Delilah.

The Roe Family Singers are an old-time hillbilly band from the tiny community of Kirkwood Hollow, MN. Led by wife & husband Kim Roe and Quillan Roe, the band marries old-time sounds from barn-dances, fiddle pulls, and county fairs with the rock & roll passion of youth. Featuring banjo, autoharp, guitar, and Appalachian clogging, the band and family of fans have been regularly filling Minneapolis’ 331 Club every Monday night since 2005. They've shared the stage with Doc Watson, Ralph…

Woodsong Souvenir is made up of members who work in other bands but find time on Sundays to get together, work on beautiful music, rehearse, record, and share stories. Christopher David Hanson fronts the band and brings the singer songwriter feel to the group. Along with Jill Burkes on violin and Rob Wheeler on acoustic guitar, both from the duet Morningbird, bring the folk element to the project. Joined by Mesabi Symphony Orchestra musician Lynn Evenson on stand up bass…

Free music and great food can be found at this all ages show.

Amanda Grace performs as a solo artist and with her band. Amanda does not claim a particular genre of music and in doing so enjoys variety in her music and audiences. She has produced music drifting between folk, alt-pop/rock and Americana. With roots as a pianist, her writing is thematically varied with an emphasis on melody and ballads wrapped in warm vocals. She’s released 7 albums. In 2016 she received a “Front Of Line” pass from The Voice. She continues…

Free music during Sunday brunch. All ages.

A jam filled night of music from a bunch of awesome musicians. The cover is $7 for this all ages show.

The JAM Concert Series is held during the month of April because April is Jazz Appreciation Month. Concerts are held twice a week at various venues around Duluth. One concert features a small jazz ensemble that will play a 50 min set and then a jam session commences where everyone is invited to play, especially students. The other concert consists of a local high school’s big band, followed by either a collegiate big band or a jazz combo, and then…

The Denfeld High School Jazz Band presents an all ages night of free range jazz on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

Indecent Proposal targets Wussow's with Sacrificing Sunday for some indecency and excitement as well as music.

Free music during Sunday brunch for the all ages and music loving crowd.

The Iron Range Outlaw Brigade kicks cow pies with their dirty, cow-punk from the Great Northwoods of Minnesota and claim to be "more bitter than a shot of Wild Turkey 101." They will be joined by Tres Osos, whose expertise is in bluegrass, bears, beers, hats, jeans, and all around pickin’. Tickets & table reservations for this all ages show start at $7 available online with $10 general admission at the door.

The Make-Believe Spurs are Brian and Molly Wallens and have performed at venues like Telluride Blues Fest, Cedar Point, Marquette Area Blues Fest, Woodtick Music Festival, the Black Squirrel Bluegrass and Americana Festival, Hiawatha Winter Roots, and many others. Mavis Farr is an accomplished performer in her own right, having toured and recorded with artists such as Cry on Cue and Bernie Larsen. Mavis adds tasteful percussion, snare, vocals, and sparkle to the mix. Sugar on the Roof is an…

Cerar’s music combines pop-punk with the cacophony of modern post-punk and noise. With Duluth metallers Southpaw and Minneapolis emo act Careful Gaze.

Dan Bern has released 30 albums and EPs, and played thousands of shows across North America and Europe. He is a captivating live performer with a loyal, multi-generational following. Bern’s songs have appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including original songs for the films Walk Hard — The Dewey Cox Story, Get Him to the Greek, songs for the Amazon Prime kids program, “The Stinky and Dirty Show,” scores of songs for “The Tony Kornheiser Show,” the end of…

Indecent Proposal is the band. There’s no documented connection to the 1993 film of the same name, but the members of Indecent Proposal do hold a place in their hearts for pop culture of that decade. Starting as a 1990s-era cover band, they’ve since written a handful of originals that could land seamlessly into a mixtape of radio hits from that era. But again, no one is saying that Robert Redford tried to seduce any wives. Formed from past projects…

From recording with Liz Phair on Exile in Guyville, to opening for the likes of Warren Zevon, Wilco and the Jayhawks, two-time Minnesota Music Award winner John Casey Awsumb brings his road narratives of Alaskan fishing, Texas Two Stepping, and nomadic living to Wussow's for another sledgehammer folk fest. Accompanied by Gordon Thorne, Mike Fowler and Steve Sutherland, the singing principal will once again attempt to tear Wussow's down to pieces. An always rowdy crowd of wayward educators, eccentric empire…

New Salty Dog and Friends perform the music of Bob Dylan. The Duluth Dylan Festival runs May 20-28, celebrating the 82nd birthday of Bob Dylan. A full list of daily events is at duluthdylanfest.com.

PB & J is headlining this show. Although the name P.B&J comes from the first letter of each group member’s first names, the joining of fruit preserves with a spreadable paste made from peanuts is still part of the show. “We dress up in sandwich costumes and throw out peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as part of our act,” said guitarist Peter Anderson, who is backed in the band by the PB&J rhythm section of drummer Becca Fredericks and bassist…

Duluth Dylan Fest concludes with a farewell brunch featuring music by Misisipi Mike Wolf & Friends. Admission is free; food can be ordered off the menu. The Duluth Dylan Festival runs May 20-28, celebrating the 82nd birthday of Bob Dylan. A full list of daily events is at duluthdylanfest.com.

Free folkin' tunes and great food every second Sunday of the month with Hewitt Station at this all ages and free show.

Iowa native Caitlin Nicol-Thomas is a singer/songwriter, musician and actress based in Nashville, Tennessee since 2007. Besides being a long-time veteran of the Nashville honky-tonks, she has toured the country and the world supporting artists such as Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Don Williams, Blake Shelton and others. She has performed with members of the Cash family for the Johnny Cash Heritage Festival, has been selected for several performances in Dolly Parton's musical theater production "Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol," and has…

Dirtbike Boyfriend is a solo indy-folk, poetry-rock project launched by photographer, clothing designer and videographer Bret Holland. Holland sings like Daniel Johnston in a crash helmet and strums a laid-back electric guitar like he doesn’t want to break it. The full-length debut Yamaha, released on Bandcamp in 2022, features a collection of sharp, wickedly observational songs about getting high behind the hardware store, being chased by police and moving to the country. Dirtbike Boyfriend sounds fresh, takes unexpected turns and…

Caskmates is a funk rock Reggae fusion band out of the Twin Cities. Eric Cyr performs Americana and Rock music with tight vocal harmonies, explosive dynamics, space to breathe and space to blast. Duluth-based songbird Kaylee Matuszak and Iron Range one-man-band Steve Solkela have joined forces to fight a boredom-plagued society as the Berserk Blondes. With superpowers that include squeezebox anthems and string-plucked ditties sung in pure Minna-sotah style, the new duo promises to rend northland doldrums asunder. There will…

Wussow's Concert Cafe hosts an all-ages concert featuring Dirtbike Boyfriend, A Sunken Ship Irony, ShugE and Cap’n Seabeard. Dirtbike Boyfriend is a solo indy-folk, poetry-rock project launched by photographer, clothing designer and videographer Bret Holland. Holland sings like Daniel Johnston in a crash helmet and strums a laid-back electric guitar like he doesn’t want to break it. A Sunken Ship Irony plays synth-laced indie folk with a punk rock edge. ShugE is a singer/songwriter out of Minneapolis. Cap'n Seabeard is…

Wussow's Concert Cafe hosts an all-ages concert featuring Pandelion, Fenestra Funk and Boku Frequency, hosted by Dirtbike Boyfriend. Tickets are available at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com.

Alexander Craig and Gavin St. Clair will perform at Wussow's Concert Cafe. Alexander Craig plays high energy fusion of American roots music. Gavin St. Clair writes nostalgic acoustic love songs with elements of Americana and pop mixed in.

Slope city is an artist creating music from hillside in Duluth. Michael Smišek is the graphic artist behind Šek Design Studio and DLH Clothing. He writes songs that are woven into a blend of genres such as folk and soul. Ten tracks of Slope City demos are available on SoundCloud, with an album release in the works. Garth Anderson as Vader performs some spaced out experimental groovy tunes. Tickets are available at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com.

Wussow's hosts an all-ages concert with local bands Discord at Dawn, Kings Named and Underground 'til Sundown. Tickets are available at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com.

A songwriter showcase in celebration of Tessman's album release. With Nikki Lemire, Doyle Turner and Jane Aas.

Claude Bourbon plays Medieval and Spanish blues music on a Gibson guitar. Tickets are available online at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com.

Urban Hillbilly Quartet is an award-winning Twin Cities-based ensemble that delivers an eclectic mix of musical styles, blending electric guitar, piano, accordion, bass and drums. Wilkinson James, led by the folk duo of singer-songwriters Liz Wilkinson and AJ Scheiber, opens the show. Tickets are available at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com.

The 21st annual One Week Live celebration marks 24 years of Wussow's Concert Cafe serving up java in West Duluth. Events run Oct. 16-21. Tickets are available at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com.

The weeklong all-ages anniversary celebration at Wussow's Concert Cafe runs Oct. 16-21. Wednesday night features the 18th annual Songwriters Competition. Performers wishing to sign up should email jasonwussow @ gmail.com with the subject "One Week Live Songwriters Competition 2023." The 21st annual One Week Live celebrates 24 years of Wussow's serving up java in West Duluth.

The 21st annual One Week Live celebration marks 24 years of Wussow's Concert Cafe serving up java in West Duluth. Events run Oct. 16-21. Thursday night's all-ages concert features performances by Leif Hinkel, Lion or Gazelle with Jennifer Krussow from the Field Birds, Grand Holler and Life Parade. Tickets are available at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com.

The 21st annual One Week Live celebration marks 24 years of Wussow's Concert Cafe serving up java in West Duluth. Events run Oct. 16-21. Friday night's lineup features Roe Family Singers, Sugar on the Roof and Slabtown Ragband. Tickets are available at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com.

The 21st annual One Week Live celebration marks 24 years of Wussow's Concert Cafe serving up java in West Duluth. Events run Oct. 16-21. Closing night features music by Aquamélon, Rick McLean and Secret Until October (Alan Sparhawk). Tickets are available at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com.

Wussow's hosts its 12th annual New Year's Eve bash with 24 musical acts taking the stage throughout the day. Schedule 8 a.m. - Tommy Wotruba 8:40 a.m. - Garth Anderson 9:20 a.m. - Olivia Warpula 10 a.m. - John Agacki 10:40 a.m. - Severio Mancieri 11:20 a.m. - Jesse Luoma Noon - Dick Rees 12:40 p.m. - Jake Kennedy 1:20 p.m. - Steve Johnson 2 p.m. - Shane Nelson 2:40 p.m. - Innerstellar Overdrive 3:20 p.m. - Skarlett Woods 4…

The all-ages Duluth Mid-Winter Metal Melter music showcase features performances by Southpaw, Pronoya, River Wrote and Paul Cerar.

From recording with Liz Phair on Exile in Guyville, to opening for the likes of Warren Zevon, Wilco and the Jayhawks, two-time Minnesota Music Award winner John Casey Awsumb brings his road narratives of Alaskan fishing, Texas Two Stepping, and nomadic living to Wussow's for another sledgehammer folk fest. Nic Hanson opens.

Velahsa is a MN rock outfit. Bryan on guitar, Steve on bass, Jack on drums. Theft by Swindle are an all original band from the Twin ports having fun playing music. Tickets: available online & at the door.

Babie Eyes is a jam-rock band fronted by abstract visual artist and songwriter Heidi Feroe. Bassist Ian Alexy, keyboardist Kenneth Bressler and drummer Curtis Bellows round out the sound. The band's debut album See the World Through was released in 2023. "Boss Mama" Colleen Myhre opens the show. Tickets are available at simpletix.com.

Wussow's Concert Cafe presents a night of metal and heavy rock featuring Evernoir, Mvrrow and Discord at Dawn. Doors open at 6 p.m.; music starts at 7.

A night of music featuring Cap'n Seabeard, Pine & Fire and Dirtbike Boyfriend. Tickets and table reservations available online and general admission available at the door.

Baharat is the new name of the band consisting of Lyla Abukhodair, Emanuel Eisele, Robert Runnels, Marshall Dillon and Jackson Engstrom. Also performing are Jon Edwards, Vivid Violet and Robin Hood Was Right. Tickets are available online and at the door.

Three bands perform rock n' roll music. Theory of Light, B Wells 3 and Soulhead perform at Wussow's Concert Café.

Scott Hefte and the Bury 'em Deep perform a combination of music to create hellish landscapes of a dystopian nightmare while not forgetting the righteous influences of old-school country, indie pop and noise rock. Duluth-based punk rock artist Emma Jeanne plays as both a solo act and as a trio. Beyond the Trees writes songs that touch on real-life experiences from the happy little moments to the real deep, hard to talk about struggles such as depression, death and heartache.

JAM Concert Series presents No Comment for a night of music at Wussow's Concert Café. No Comment is an instrumental jazz/funk ensemble based in Duluth. The group features Marshall Dillon on guitar, Calvin “Calzone” Lund on the big guitar, Sten Duginski on several drums, Kevin Gamble on at least a few keys, and Jacob Burkhart on trumpet. Schedule 6 p.m. – Marshall Dillian’s “No Comment” 7 p.m. – Open Jam The second annual Jazz Appreciation Month Concert Series promotes jazz…

The Joe Stamm Band performs black dirt country rock music and plays their newest concoction, Wild Man, at Wussow's Concert Café. Ever since their inception in 2013, JSB has offered distinct storytelling mixed with their signature Black Dirt Country Rock sound. A sound that Stamm defines as “a nod to our Midwestern roots, as well as the Red Dirt music scene, which has had a big influence on our music.”

MorningBird performs in celebration of its debut album, Echoes in the Meadow. Steve Johnson and Chris Kelly, just back from Scotland, join to help celebrate.

Wussow's Concert Cafe celebrates the release of "One Week Live, Volume 21" with all-ages concerts April 19-21. The first night features Roe Family Singers, Breanne Marie & the Front Porch Sinners and Grand Holler. The CD includes live recordings from Wussow's annual weeklong gathering of regional, national and international acts held in October. A weekend pass with CD included is $25. Tickets are available at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com.

Wussow's Concert Cafe celebrates the release of "One Week Live, Volume 21" with all-ages concerts April 19-21. Day two features Gnarwals, Rick McLean and Flip Arkulary. The CD includes live recordings from Wussow's annual weeklong gathering of regional, national and international acts, held in October. A weekend pass with CD included is $25. Tickets are available at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com.

Wussow's Concert Cafe celebrates the release of "One Week Live, Volume 21" with all-ages concerts April 19-21. The final night features performances by Teague Alexy with Woodblind in Dub, Aqua Melon and Sugar on the Roof. The CD includes live recordings from Wussow's annual weeklong gathering of regional, national and international acts held in October. A weekend pass with CD included is $25. Tickets are available at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com.

Four bands that performed during the Ides of March concert series are primed to play their sets again. 6 p.m. - The Fame performing the music of Lady Gaga 7 p.m. - Mac Miller Lite performing the music of Mac Miller 8 p.m. - Beezer performing Weezer B-sides 9 p.m. - Death of a Party performing the music of Every Time I Die This is an all ages show.

Duluth Dylan Fest concludes with a farewell brunch featuring a jam session led by Greg Tiburzi, playing the music of Bob Dylan. The Duluth Dylan Festival runs May 21-26, celebrating the 83rd birthday of Bob Dylan. A full list of daily events is at duluthdylanfest.com.

The weeklong Pete Fest at Wussow's opens with performances by Walt Dizzo, Willem Dafoe Fan Club, Dance Attic and Jen West. Weeklong passes are $25 online or if you shake down Pete. Advance tickets for this single show are $7 online at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com. Admission at the door is $10.

Day two of the weeklong Pete Fest at Wussow's features performances by Mara Lovejoy, Dirtbike Boyfriend, LeifHinkel and Three Ring Goose Circus. Weeklong passes are $25 online or if you shake down Pete. Advance tickets for this single show are $7 online at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com. Admission at the door is $10.

Day three of the weeklong Pete Fest at Wussow's features performances by Interstellar Overdrive, Zakk Grandahl and Severio Mancieri. Weeklong passes are $25 online or if you shake down Pete. Advance tickets for this single show are $7 online at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com. Admission at the door is $10.

Day four of the weeklong Pete Fest at Wussow's features performances by Todd Gremmels, Janie & the Spokes, Jake Searl and Ian Alexy. Weeklong passes are $25 online or if you shake down Pete. Advance tickets for this single show are $7 online at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com. Admission at the door is $10.

Day five of the weeklong Pete Fest at Wussow's features performances by Qandle, Bella Larson & the Scene Kids, The Prince & the Peach and The Gemstones. Weeklong passes are $25 online or if you shake down Pete. Advance tickets for this single show are $7 online at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com. Admission at the door is $10.

The weeklong Pete Fest at Wussow's concludes with performances by Christopher David Hanson, Emily Haavik and Water Cat. Weeklong passes are $25 online or if you shake down Pete. Advance tickets for this single show are $10 online at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com. Admission at the door is $15.

The signup list for 15-minute slots is put out at 6 p.m. Performers traveling from out of town can email Jason Wussow about a featured slot at jasonwussow @ gmail.com.

The Burn the Midwest tour comes to Duluth for one night only with performances by Your Last Breath, Shadow Lake, Sorrows Never Die and Moxen Tickets are available at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com.

The signup list for 15-minute slots is put out at 6 p.m. Performers traveling from out of town can email Jason Wussow about a featured slot at jasonwussow @ gmail.com.

The signup list for 15-minute slots is put out at 6 p.m. Performers traveling from out of town can email Jason Wussow about a featured slot at jasonwussow @ gmail.com.

The signup list for 15-minute slots is put out at 6 p.m. Performers traveling from out of town can email Jason Wussow about a featured slot at jasonwussow @ gmail.com.

Local artist, Josh the Rapper, is dropping his debut album. His influences come from classic hip-hop to trap music. Josh explores themes of pain, progress, nightmares, love, loss and whole lot of crazy imagery. Produced by and with local musician, Toby Thomas Churchill. The night will also feature the sonic stylings of Kenneth Gregory.

The signup list for 15-minute slots is put out at 6 p.m. Performers traveling from out of town can email Jason Wussow about a featured slot at jasonwussow @ gmail.com.

Between Howls is the duo of vocalist/violinist Ren Cooper Howl and guitarist/vocalist Nick Muska Howl of the band One Less Guest. The two perform a blend of folk, rock and blues featuring a distinctive take on the catalogs of artists past and present alongside their own original material. Sonofmel and Gavin St. Clair open the show. Tickets are available at wussowsconcertcafe.simpletix.com.

Free music during Sunday brunch. All ages.

The signup list for 15-minute slots is put out at 6 p.m. Performers traveling from out of town can email Jason Wussow about a featured slot at jasonwussow @ gmail.com.