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The Setlist: Where to hear live music Nov. 12-14, 2026

KAXE | By Malachy Koons
Published November 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST
"The Setlist" and "Aitkin, Mahnomen, Bemidji, Grand Rapids" written over a crumpled paper background.
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Live music taking place Nov. 12-14, 2026 in Northern Minnesota.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Kelley Smith, Kelly Hunt, Doyle Turner & the Sweet Beans, Sugar on the Roof, Between Howls, Teague Alexy and Nicholas David.

Frog says, support KAXE and go see live music!!

It's our Fall Membership Drive, and members are the most important ingredient in the KAXE recipe. If The Setlist and our local music coverage has helped you find a show, it's time to become a member.

Inside KAXE
Your support is a key ingredient to KAXE's Recipe for a Good Day
Heather Johnson
KAXE is always mixing up the recipe for a good day through our music, programming and hosts. Your support is the key ingredient! Our Fall Membership Drive runs Nov. 12-19, 2026.

Thursday, Nov. 12

  • Kelley Smith, Kelly Hunt - 6 p.m., Sampaguita, Aitkin, $10 SOLD OUT

Friday, Nov. 13

  • Doyle Turner and the Sweet Beans - 7 p.m., Gizhiigin Arts Incubator, Mahnomen, free
  • Sugar on the Roof - 7 p.m., Brigid's Irish Pub, Bemidji, free

Saturday, Nov. 14

  • Between Howls, Teague Alexy and Nicholas David - 5:30 p.m., Rapids Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, free
  • Kid Dakota - 7 p.m, Bemidji Brewing, Bemidji, free
Conversation
Events Up North Nov. 9-15: Honoring veterans, local theater in Gilbert and Bemidji
Events this week include an event for Native American Heritage Month in Chisholm and a holiday decor swap in Pine River.

The weekly live music spotlight is made possible by the citizens of Minnesota through the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Malachy Koons
Malachy joined Northern Community Radio in 2022, where he helps curate the sound of KAXE and gets to share his passion for local music as Producer of Minnesota Mixtape, an all Minnesota music show airing Fridays at 10 a.m. and Saturdays at 3 p.m. You can also find him hosting Headwaters every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. and 10 p.m., and curating our weekly live music feature The Setlist.
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