This week's Setlist includes an early Halloween show, a legendary Bemidji band getting back together, a Rochester singer-songwriter visiting Northern Minnesota and more.
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Clay Fulton is an Americana singer-songwriter with a roots-rock background. He is playing a solo show this Thursday at the Ore House in Gilbert at 6 p.m. Fulton also performs with his band The Lost 40 and has released two albums with them.
Friday evening at 7 p.m., The Brothers Burn Mountain are performing at Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids. Jesse and Ryan Dermody create a psychedelic blues sound with their guitar and drums jam sessions. The show is part of Klockow's 7th anniversary week.
In Bemidji, Rail River Folk School is hosting An Afternoon with Musicians of Podipto, at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The group is a legendary folk, rock and blues band active in the early '70s. They shared bills with artist like Elton John, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt and more, and have a cult following around Northern Minnesota. Original members John Calder, Dan Lund and Jack Sundrud will share stories about the band to raise funds for the Beltrami County Historical Society.

Late Saturday Lydia Rose & The Bad Decisions are playing at the Iron Horse Bar & Grill in Nevis. They are a bluesy rock band led by Rose's soulful vocals and the show is part of a city-wide Halloween celebration. The music starts at 9 p.m. There will also be a costume contest and dance party.
Thursday, Oct. 24
- Clay Fulton - 6 p.m., The Ore House, Gilbert, free
Friday, Oct. 25
- The Brothers Burn Mountain - 7 p.m., Klockow Brewing, Grand Rapids, freeWill you pledge your support during our fall member drive? It takes less than a minute. Give us a call at 218-326-1234 or click the donate button at the top of this page.
Saturday, Oct. 26
- Podipto - 2 p.m., Rail River Folk School, Bemidji, $25MusicPodipto's found members will reunite for a fundraising event at the Beltrami County History Center at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Rail River Folk School.
- Lydia Rose & The Bad Decisions - 9 p.m., Iron Horse Bar & Grill, Nevis, free
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