Sir Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake

Seattle based singer/songwriter Rory Van James makes his way back to the Sir Ben's stage for some happy hour tunes.

Minneapolis based musician Mike Derus plays a mix of originals and covers ranging from country to popular songs from the 1990s, 2000s and on.

Ian Alexy plays rock, folk, blues and pop.

Duluth saxophonist Andy Peterson and performs jazz music.

Finger guitar player Nick Foytik takes the stage with a little blues, soul and rock and roll.

Dance Attic takes to the stage with Suzi Ludwig on the accordion and Jim Cooper on the guitar. This is fun loving polka style music with an original twist.

Andrew D. Huber takes the stage with his acoustic folk rock with a Celtic twist.

Joel Ward is a soul singing, acoustic guitar pickin’, lyric writing fool for music out of Rochester, MN. He’s defied stereotypes and genres all over the country playing an original blend of roots, soul, folk, and rock and roll.

Restless Vessel, a young and upcoming Duluth rock band hits the stage at 9 p.m. to play a mix of originals and covers as they blend their new style with a traditional bluesy feel. Sources say it's a rockin' good time.

Aimee Tischer is a singer/songwriter from Duluth, MN. Using haunting melodies and harmonies, her music has both an ethereal and evocative quality with the goal of stirring others to be bold and passionate. Having been drawn to strong female musicians, her influences include Dolly Parton, Amy Winehouse, and Norah Jones.

Longtime Duluth musician Russ Sackett plays the hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

Janie and the Spokes are an Americana rock band playing original music in Duluth and way beyond.

The smooth jazz of the Nightsong Jazz Trio hits the stage at 5:00 p.m..

Elsa Lee presents her talented piano skills and fantastic vocals to the Sir Ben's stage. Her fun and heartwarming tunes will surely bring all listeners to a very happy place.

Hailing from Little Falls, Jesse Eugene brings his one-man band to the Sir Ben's stage.

Mackie Brothers is a Duluth-based acoustic trio composed of Mark Connolly, Dan Vaught and Ed Esselstrom. The group plays a variety of hits from the past and present.

Joel Ward is a soul singing, acoustic guitar pickin’, lyric writing fool for music out of Rochester, MN. He’s defied stereotypes and genres all over the country playing an original blend of roots, soul, folk, and rock and roll.

Seattle based singer/songwriter Rory Van James makes his way back to the Sir Ben's stage for some happy hour tunes.

Dance Attic takes to the stage with Suzi Ludwig on the accordion and Jim Cooper on the guitar. This is fun loving polka style music with an original twist.

The Brother's Burn Mountain return to the Sir Ben's stage with their bluesy guitar riffs, memorable vocals and of course drum solos.

Longtime Duluth musician Russ Sackett plays the hits from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s.

California musician Samantha Henson drops by for some happy hour music live on the Sir Ben's stage.  Her stripped down sounds are inspired by romantic comedies and dive bars.

Mackie Brothers is a Duluth-based acoustic trio composed of Mark Connolly, Dan Vaught and Ed Esselstrom. The group plays a variety of hits from the past and present.

Mark Blom, also known as Markus J Dandy, takes the stage to dazzle the auditory senses of all within range.

Misisipi Mike Wolf brings his up-north country style sound to the Sir Ben's for some happy hour tunes.

Singer-songwriter Jason Streitz takes the stage for some happy hour music.

Matt Hannah is a Michigan-native and Minneapolis-based folk Americana singer-songwriter. His sophomore album, Dreamland, was chosen as a best of 2017 album by Reviler as well as KVSC, and was described as “not only original…but inspired” by Babysue and as an “Americana fantasy” by City Pages. Hannah faithfully blends his love of Americana songwriters with a passion for the riff-based intensity of 90s rock

Ian Alexy plays rock, folk, blues and pop for an evening of fun.

Finger guitar player Nick Foytik takes the stage with a little blues, soul and rock and roll.

Minneapolis based musician Mike Derus plays a mix of originals and covers ranging from country to popular songs from the 1990s, 2000s and on.

Mumblin' Drew brings his finger guitar, foot stompin' bluegrass style tunes to the Sir Ben' stage.

Milwaukee-based singer/songwriter Johnny G will capture the heart and soul through his acoustic storytelling and balladry. His songs are of inspirations sparked by love, travel and overall goodness in life. Johnny has built a reputation traveling to cities across the US playing music in cafes and bars. Always an avid music fan, Johnny has drawn inspiration from the likes of John Prine, Jerry Garcia, Tom Petty and more.

Tim Fast could be a character in one of the gems-of-a-song he writes and sings. He’s a dust-covered man who has traveled the roads in search of whatever song is over the next rise. That sense of adventure has given him a catalog of great original songs that have touched audiences from coast to coast and all the way from his native Minnesota down to the Texas Gulf Coast.

The Brother's Burn Mountain return to the Sir Ben's stage with their bluesy guitar riffs, memorable vocals and of course drum solos.

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.

Rising singer-songwriter Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. Eli pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment—songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt, earthy, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery. The Maryland-based artist has just completed his epic Four Directions project which includes four EPs that were inspired by indigenous traditions he learned while teaching on the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona.  A cross between The Avett Brothers and…

Aimee Tischer is a singer/songwriter from Duluth, MN. Using haunting melodies and harmonies, her music has both an ethereal and evocative quality with the goal of stirring others to be bold and passionate. Having been drawn to strong female musicians, her influences include Dolly Parton, Amy Winehouse, and Norah Jones.

Originally from Detroit Lakes, MN. Jason spent 20 years growing his music career in Hutchinson where he started a teaching studio, Groove Street Music Studio, taught at numerous schools, recorded and performed with his band, the Jason Schooler Band, and was involved in many other various music projects. Coming out of retirement in 2022, Jason performs solo acoustic sets of original music with an outlaw country/dark country/Americana vibe.

Elsa Lee presents her talented piano skills and fantastic vocals to the Sir Ben's stage. Her fun and heartwarming tunes will surely bring all listeners to a very happy place.

Joel Ward is a soul singing, acoustic guitar pickin’, lyric writing fool for music out of Rochester, MN. He’s defied stereotypes and genres all over the country playing an original blend of roots, soul, folk, and rock and roll.

Fresh off newly released EP "Palindrome," Christopher "Hollywood" Hollister, founder and singer for the rabble rousing local favorite Broken Spoke, and Tony Petersen, guitar hero of Duluth favorites Social Animals, have created an alt-americana, symphonically diverse, sonically experimental body of work. Original music and a good time are guarunteed.

Detroit Lakes native Kyle Colby plays a mix of original and covers.

Elsa Lee presents her talented piano skills and fantastic vocals to the Sir Ben's stage. Her fun and heartwarming tunes will surely bring all listeners to a very happy place.

Joe Lindzius and Sarah Jane Hale perform as Similar Dogs, putting their own harmonic twist on popular songs.

The Brian and Molly Wallens 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/Bernie Larsen. Mavis adds tasteful percussion, snare, vocals, and sparkle to the mix. The Make-Believe Spurs' influences include the Avett Brothers, the Byrds, the Black…

Mackie Brothers is a Duluth-based acoustic trio composed of Mark Connolly, Dan Vaught and Ed Esselstrom. The group plays a variety of hits from the past and present.

Crooked Miles is an Americana/Rock band from Duluth performing original songs inspired by a multitude of life experiences and musical influences fronted by Rick Bruner

Mumblin' Drew brings his finger guitar, foot stompin' bluegrass style tunes to the Sir Ben's stage.

Kaleb Bruan-Schulz is an independent songwriter and musician specializing in retro sounding pop-rock and indie-folk.

Austin Castle brings his country style jams to the stage for some happy hour tunes.

Ian Alexy plays rock, folk, blues and pop for an evening of fun.

When Shagawa Shorty performs, either by himself or with his band the Derelicts, there will always be wicked, dirty slide guitar, blues ranging from Son House and Bessie Smith to Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf, and Shorty's outrageous stories, ridiculous lies, and really bad jokes just like Shorty's idol, the late Utah Phillips.

The Brother's Burn Mountain return to the Sir Ben's stage with their bluesy guitar riffs, memorable vocals and of course drum solos.

Gavin St. Clair performs fun tunes with beach vibes.

Mark Blom, also known as Markus J Dandy, takes the stage to dazzle the auditory senses of all within range.

Singer/songwriter Mike Smisek returns to the Sir Ben's stage with a great mix of covers and originals.

Longtime Duluth musician Russ Sackett plays the hits from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s.

Joel Ward is a soul singing, acoustic guitar pickin’, lyric writing fool for music out of Rochester, MN. He’s defied stereotypes and genres all over the country playing an original blend of roots, soul, folk, and rock and roll.

Duluth singer-songwriter Kaylee Matuszak performs original songs, plus acoustic covers of Brandi Carlile, Elton John, the Indigo Girls and more.

Haydn’s captivating acoustic set is full of favorite songs from the '90s to today along with some original music.

Sir Ben's hosts an open bluegrass jam every Wednesday night. Performers bring their own instruments.

Gavin St. Clair hosts open mic at Sir Ben's. Call 218-728-1192 to reserve a 20-minute time slot.

Dance Attic is live on the St. Benedict's stage with Suzi Ludwig on the accordion and Jim Cooper on the guitar. This is fun loving polka music with an original twist that is guaranteed to generate a smile and lots of dancing.

Joel Ward is a soul singing, acoustic guitar pickin’, lyric writing fool for music out of Rochester, MN. He’s defied stereotypes and genres all over the country playing an original blend of roots, soul, folk, and rock n roll.

Beth Gillman and Denny Olsen perform Americana/roots music with acoustic guitar and vocals.

The smooth jazz of the Nightsong Jazz Trio hits the stage at 5:00 p.m..

Darin Bergsven plays jazz guitar during happy hour.

Every Thursday, Sir Benedict's brings a little Celtic twist to the English pub with the Celtic Jam. This open session is available to anyone who wants to join in and is open to all ages and talent levels.

Austin Castle brings his country style jams to the stage for some happy hour tunes.

The Brother's Burn Mountain return to the Sir Ben's stage with their bluesy guitar riffs, memorable vocals and of course drum solos.

Two Guitars is a duo of two long time Duluth musicians, Tom O'Hara and Tim "Jake" Jacobson. Tom and Jake have been gigging at local venues for over 40 years in different bands, but this is the first time playing together on the same stage. With both electric and acoustic guitars, violin and mandolin, they play a great variety of music from Led Zeppelin and Foo Fighters to Johnny Cash and Jimmy Buffett with some Jazz mixed in for good…

Led by songwriter and guitar player Eric Bong with Shawna Weaver on vocal harmonies and violin,

The Open Mic at St. Benedict's is every other Tuesday and hosted by Gavin St. Clair. Performers can call 218-728-1192 to reserve a 20 minute time slot. Whether starting up a new band, wanting to get some practice in front of an audience, or just wanting to play, Sir Ben's Open Mic is a safe place to play for all talent levels.

Adam Moe is a fiddler and singer/songwriter based in Duluth. In 2012, he started the folky-tonk duo Pushing Chain with then partner Boyd Blomberg. For the next eight years, Pushing Chain toured the United States and Canada.

Justin Jay Arnold may have started playing guitar later in life, but he hasn’t been able to put it down since. Growing up in Sparta, Wisconsin, Justin was raised on the music of his father and the Feather River Canyon Band. The songs of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Waylon Jennings and Elvis Presley still ring familiar and have a sentimental place in the heart of this authentic songwriter, who now calls Chippewa Falls his home.

Hailing from Little Falls, Jesse Eugene brings his one-man band to the Sir Ben's stage.

Mackie Brothers is a Duluth-based acoustic trio composed of Mark Connolly, Dan Vaught and Ed Esselstrom. The group plays a variety of hits from the past and present.

Fresh off newly released EP "Palindrome," Christopher "Hollywood" Hollister, founder and singer for the rabble rousing local favorite Broken Spoke, and Tony Petersen, guitar hero of Duluth favorites Social Animals, have created an alt-americana, symphonically diverse, sonically experimental body of work. Original music and a good time are guarunteed.

Teague Alexy plays most Monday evenings at Sir Ben’s.

Amnicon Unplugged consists of Tyler Johnson and Zach Grohn. Also a part of the larger Northern Wisconsin-based group Amnicon Revival, Tyler and Zach began the duo as a way to play more acoustic style music. They play anything from Dylan to The Eagles and everything in between.

In 2021, Tabitha Kinnee and Nicole Johnson sang their very first karaoke duet together. Today they offer a unique take on songs that spans time and genre, covering everything from 80s rock to modern day hits, all accompanied by effortless harmonies and the sweet tones of an acoustic guitar.

Severio Mancieri is a traveling troubadour from Duluth, Minnesota. Currently traveling the Midwest like a nomad in a minivan. Born three months early and asthmatic, he's been playing piano since age six and guitar since ten. In the last three years, he's done over 325 shows, has released an EP "Can I", a music video to accompany it, and a full length album "A Thousand Feet From The Sun".

Russ Sackett is a Duluth musician who plays the hits.

The Wailing Loons create music for Good, driven by a mission of writing and performing music that reflects and transforms society. The Loons are now six strong, with Dan Wilder on guitar and banjo and vocals, Emilie Hitch on vocals, Nick Neylon on upright bass, Ric Lee on fiddle, Matthew Marshall on drums and Laura Fritz on the clogging board and ukulele.

The Lindula Brothers play upbeat bluegrass and folk tunes with a mix of originals and covers.

Peat Boggs' makes their Sir Ben's debut, providing murky yet reflective lyricism backed by an organic blend of groove, jazz, folk and everything in between.

Banjo and guitar player Nate Weiler brings his up-north tunes to the stage.

The Open Mic at St. Benedict's is every other Tuesday and hosted by Gavin St. Clair. Performers can call 218-728-1192 to reserve a 20 minute time slot. Whether starting up a new band, wanting to get some practice in front of an audience, or just wanting to play, Sir Ben's Open Mic is a safe place to play for all talent levels.

Sir Ben's hosts an open bluegrass jam every Wednesday night. Performers bring their own instruments.

Every Thursday, Sir Benedict's brings a little Celtic twist to the English pub with the Celtic Jam. This open session is available to anyone who wants to join in and is open to all ages and talent levels.

Sir Ben's hosts an open bluegrass jam every Wednesday night. Performers bring their own instruments.

Every Thursday, Sir Benedict's brings a little Celtic twist to the English pub with the Celtic Jam. This open session is available to anyone who wants to join in and is open to all ages and talent levels.

The Open Mic at St. Benedict's is every other Tuesday and hosted by Gavin St. Clair. Performers can call 218-728-1192 to reserve a 20 minute time slot. Whether starting up a new band, wanting to get some practice in front of an audience, or just wanting to play, Sir Ben's Open Mic is a safe place to play for all talent levels.

Sir Ben's hosts an open bluegrass jam every Wednesday night. Performers bring their own instruments.

Every Thursday, Sir Benedict's brings a little Celtic twist to the English pub with the Celtic Jam. This open session is available to anyone who wants to join in and is open to all ages and talent levels.