We're looking at Thursday through Saturday this week, Feb. 15-17, with local shows in Virginia, Gilbert and Park Rapids.
In addition, we will continue to follow some of our favorite Northern Minnesota musicians who are playing elsewhere. Four local acts, plus many more you hear on KAXE, are playing this weekend in Red Wing at the Big Turn Music Fest.
First up we have PK Mayo, aka Paul Mayasich, at the Lyric Center for the Arts in Virginia. Mayasich, who grew up in Eveleth, is a bluesy guitarist and singer-songwriter with a wide repertoire. He is an inductee into both the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame and the Minnesota Rock & Country Hall of Fame. Showtime is 7 p.m.
From time to time we will be highlighting shows outside of our listening area, especially when local musicians are involved. The Big Turn Music Fest is this Friday and Saturday in Red Wing. Among the over 120 acts performing around the city will be Corey Medina & Brothers, Wild Horses, Ditty Wish and Brothers Burn Mountain.
In Gilbert, former Big Wu guitarist Mark Joseph is playing Friday night, 7 p.m. at the Ore House. Joseph, who refers to his music as American Soul, is on tour for his latest album Palisade Peach.
On to Saturday, but in the same city and at the same venue, Rich Mattson & The Northstars and Colleen "Boss Mama" Myhre will play 7 p.m. at The Ore House. The event is the fifth edition of the Sparta Sound Showcase series, which sees Mattson's group playing shows with other artists who have recorded at his studio.
Another 7 p.m. show is taking place Saturday in Park Rapids at the Armory Arts and Events Center. The Lydia Rose Band will be performing songs from Rose's debut album Ever-Flow, due out this spring.
Thursday, Jan. 15
- PK Mayo - 7 p.m., Lyric Center for the Arts, Virginia, $12 (general admission), $5 (student).
Friday, Jan. 16
- Big Turn Music Fest - Multiple venues, Red Wing, $95 (2 day), $55 (1 day).
Big Turn Music Fest/ContributedThe 2024 Big Turn Music Fest in Red Wing will feature Northern Minnesota artists like Corey Medina & Brothers, Brothers Burn Mountain, and more. - Mark Joseph - 7 p.m., The Ore House, Gilbert, free.
MusicLongtime Big Wu guitarist Mark Joseph, played in Grand Rapids with The American Soul.
Saturday, Jan. 17
- Rich Mattson & The Northstars - 7 p.m., The Ore House, Gilbert.
- Lydia Rose - 7 p.m., Armory Arts & Events Center, Park Rapids, $5.
The weekly live music spotlight is made possible by the citizens of Minnesota through the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
