We are highlighting five shows on The Setlist this week, including two St. Paddy's Day shows, vintage jazz and swing band from New Orleans, and the debut of a new spring series at the Reif Center.
Starting things off Thursday evening, folk group Caleigh is playing the Headwaters Peace Center in Bemidji at 6:30 p.m. With St. Paddy's Day on the way, Caleigh will focus on Celtic music through their program, "Luck of the Irish."
In Grand Rapids, a pair of singer-songwriters will be at Rapids Brewing Friday at 6 p.m. McKeon Hugh Roberts, whose sound draws from Americana and folk, and country singer Waylon Glienke.
Another St. Paddy's Day celebration on Saturday is at Foxy's Bar in Park Rapids, with music from The Northwind Gaels Band. They are a traditional Celtic music group from Northern Minnesota. Music begins at 6 p.m.
The Silver Lining Serenaders are a New Orleans-based vintage duo, playing the Ore House in Gilbert on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. They draw from jazz and swing and play music from the 20s, 30s and 40s.
At 7 p.m. Saturday, Brainerd folk musician Kelley Smith is kicking off the "Cozy Concert Series" at the Reif Center's Ives Theater. Smith has a timeless sound and an ethereal voice, playing original songs and traditional folk tunes alike. She will be backed up at the show by Jed and Ariana LaPlant of Wild Horses. It is the first of three shows in the series.
Thursday, March 12
- Caleigh - 6:30 p.m., Headwaters Peace Center, Bemidji, $10
Friday, March 13
- McKeon Hugh Roberts & Waylon Glienke - 6 p.m., Rapids Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, free
Saturday, March 14
- Northwind Gaels Band - 6 p.m., Foxy's Bar, Park Rapids, free
- The Silver Lining Serenaders - 6:30 p.m., Ore House, Gilbert, free
Kelley Smith with Jed & Ariana LaPlant - 7 p.m., Reif Center's Ives Theater, Grand Rapids, $20 (advance), $25 (door)
Events include panel discussions featuring women in both Grand Rapids and Bemidji, a pancake breakfast in Jacobson, and a Slice of Pie social at KAXE and KBXE.
The weekly live music spotlight is made possible by the citizens of Minnesota through the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
