The Setlist this week has the 2nd Annual KOJB hosted Anishinaabe Music & Arts Festival, the 5th Annual Iron Range Juneteenth celebration, Long Lake Conservation's Nature Rocks concert, and a pair of duos in Bemidji and Grand Rapids.
The 2nd Annual Anishinaabe Music & Arts Festival is Thursday at the Northern Lights Casino in Walker. Hosted by Leech Lake's KOJB radio, the event runs throughout the day with music beginning around 9:30 a.m. The festival features local musicians like Annie Humphrey, Thomas X and Red Fever, and is headlined by Stella Standingbear, an award winning Lakota pop, R&B and hip-hop artist.
In Chisholm, there will be live music at the 5th Annual Iron Range Juneteenth celebration Thursday at the Minnesota Discovery Center. Hosted by VEMA - Voices for Ethnic and Multicultural Awareness, the event starts at 11 a.m. and will feature Eli Little & the Easy Liv'n Blues Band at 1 p.m. and DJ Manny Duke throughout.
On Friday, the Nature Rocks - Concert for Conservation returns to downtown Aitkin with GB Leighton and The Jorgensons. The event raises funds for kids to attend camps at the Long Lake Conservation Center in Palisade. GB Leighton is a long running country rock band led by vocalist Brian Leighton, and the Jorgensons are a blues-inspired Americana duo who will be bringing a full band to Aitkin. Music begins at 6 p.m.
The Virginia Sisters are an old-timey twin sister duo coming to Bemidji, Saturday at the Loft Event Center. The pair play vintage jazz, blues, country and more, with a variety of instruments like clarinet, banjo, pennywhistle and upright bass. Music is at 7 p.m.
In Grand Rapids, Between Howls are returning to Rapids Brewing Co. on Sunday at 6 p.m. The Americana duo recently played the KAXE side stage at Festival Rialto, and were a fan favorite that day. Ren and Nick Howl are both talented singers and instrumentalists, showcased on their debut album, Cabin Fever.
Thursday, June 19
- Anishinaabe Music & Arts Festival - 9 a.m., Northern Lights Casino, Walker, free
KAXEAnnie Humphrey performing at Grand Rapids Riverfest in 2022 - Eli Little & the Easy Liv'n Blues Band, DJ Manny Duke - 11 a.m., Minnesota Discovery Center, Chisholm, free
Friday, June 20
- GB Leighton, The Jorgensons - 5 p.m., downtown Aitkin, $25 (presale), $35 (gate)
Saturday, June 21
- Virginia Sisters - 7 p.m., Loft Event Center, Bemidji, $20
Sunday, June 22
- Between Howls - 6 p.m., Rapids Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, free
The weekly live music spotlight is made possible by the citizens of Minnesota through the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
