Chastity Brown brings music, meaning and community to Bemidji

Singer-songwriter and longtime KAXE favorite Chastity Brown is heading back to Northern Minnesota for a special performance Thursday, May 1, at The Loft in Bemidji as part of Get Downtown with KBXE.

She’ll be joined by up-and-coming Minneapolis band Dilly Dally Alley. Doors open at 5 p.m. with music starting at 6 p.m.

In a conversation on Headwaters, Brown reflected on her return to performing after a much-needed break to focus on health and family. She spoke about rediscovering her songs, leaning into music as a form of devotion, and finding joy in the power of community.

“I’m not thinking about it as performing anymore,” she said. “I’m just trying to be my true, authentic self — and let the music connect people.”

She also discussed her growing love for house concerts, describing them as intimate, grounding experiences that blur the lines between artist and audience.

“It’s not about hierarchy,” she said. “It’s about gathering, connection, and just doing my part in community.”

Listen to the full conversation above!

Catch Chastity Brown and Dilly Dally Alley live at Get Downtown with KBXE on Friday, May 1, in Bemidji. Free and open to all, though space is limited.

You'll also have a chance to win prizes like a pair of tickets to Grand Rapids Riverfest and a lot more! Then join in for a casual afterparty at Keg N Cork with staff.

Get Downtown with KBXE presented with support from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund of Minnesota.

Correction in interview: Chastity Brown performed at Grand Rapids Riverfest in 2022 alongside Wild Horses, Shovels and Rope and Wilco.