The Setlist this week has the first show of a monthly residence, an arts collective with new musicians, a monthly jazz series and more. Do you have information about live music in your area? Email us the info to comments@kaxe.org.
Starting things off this Thursday at 6 p.m. with the Erik Koskinen Band at the Cedar Lounge in Superior. A versatile guitarist who plays folk, blues, country, rock and more, Koskinen released his latest album Down Street/Love Avenue last year. The band will be in Superior every Thursday this month.
In Grand Rapids, The Fire in the Village collective returns with a Thursday evening show at MacRostie Art Center at 7:30 p.m. Folk singer Annie Humphrey will be joined by multi-instrumentalist S. Carey, known for his work with Bon Iver and Bizhiki, and guitarist Jeremy Ylvisaker, who produced her last album. The event will also feature a fashion show and interactive printmaking.
First Friday is here again with Sam Miltich & Friends at Rapids Brewing in Grand Rapids. The band this week will include guitarist Briand Morrison and violinist Gary Shulte. Music begins at 6 p.m.
In Brainerd, two Twin Cities musicians will be at Coco Moon Saturday at 7 p.m. Smokin' Joe is a funky dance rocker and Geoffrey Fischbein is a fingerstyle acoustic guitarist.
Thursday, Feb. 6
- Erik Koskinen Band - 6 p.m., Earth Rider, Superior, $12
- Annie Humphrey, S. Carey, Jeremy Ylvisaker - 7:30 p.m., $20
Friday, Feb. 7
- Sam Miltich & Friends - 6 p.m., Rapids Brewing, Grand Rapids, free
Saturday, Feb. 8
- Smokin' Joe & Geoffrey Fischbein - 7 p.m., Coco Moon, Brainerd, $15
The weekly live music spotlight is made possible by the citizens of Minnesota through the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
