Another week, another Setlist from the music team of KAXE. Highlighted concerts are in Ely, Coleraine, Park Rapids, and a festival near (and inspired by) the headwaters for the Mississippi.
Looking ahead to Saturday, Sept. 9, Grand Rapids Riverfest is quickly approaching with Spoon, Shakey Graves, Sarah Jarosz, S.G. Goodman and Corey Medina & Brothers. Get your tickets now at grandrapidsriverfest.com.
The 3rd Annual Mississippi Headwaters Music Festival is this weekend near the north entrance of Lake Itasca State Park. After an open jam Thursday evening, Friday and Saturday will feature music both days starting at 2 p.m. Headliners are Kitchi Boogie and Corey Medina & Brothers, and also features The Lydia Rose Band, Mary Cutrufello and Seven West, Bruce Archer and more.
Boss Mama & The Jebberhooch are playing this Friday in Ely at the Historic State Theater. It will be Colleen Myhre's first Ely show in a few years. She's bringing the whole band that is featured on her latest record, Greetings From The Barnyard Lounge, which showcases her smoky blues and Americana sound. The show begins at 5:30 p.m.
On Saturday, folk duo Lindula Brothers are playing at Smoke on the Water in Coleraine at 5 p.m. From Cherry, they play a mix of old timey and bluegrass tunes.
Ira Haze is a singer-songwriter who also fronts Twin Cities indie-reggae band, The Limns. He's playing this Saturday at 6 p.m. at Revel Brewing in Park Rapids.
Friday, Aug. 23
- Mississippi Headwaters Music Fest Day 1 - 2 p.m., 27579 180th St., Itasca Township, $30 suggested donation
- Boss Mama & The Jebberhooch - 5:30 p.m., Historic State Theater, Ely, free
Saturday, Aug. 24
- Mississippi Headwaters Music Fest Day 2 - 2 p.m., 27579 180th St., Itasca Township, $30 suggested donation
- Lindula Brothers - 5 p.m., Smoke on the Water, Coleraine, free
- Ira Haze - 6 p.m., Revel Brewing, Park Rapids, free
The weekly live music spotlight is made possible by the citizens of Minnesota through the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
