Local Music

An open community jam in September 2026 was centered around the history and legacy of four families in Grand Rapids with deep musical ties to the area.

Attendees got to hear an exclusive first listen to the latest album from Wild Horses, "The In Between," along with conversation led by Music Director Kari Hedlund in Grand Rapids, MN.

Thomas X, out with a new album Always Be Brave, stopped by KBXE with vocalist Animikii Fallsfeather. The album release party is in Cass Lake on Sept. 11, 2026.

The Tuesday Summer Concert Series continues in the Grand Rapids area in 2026. Concerts are noon each Tuesday, June 2 through Aug. 18.

Gary Farmer (Cayuga) and Keith Secola (Anishinaabe) are bringing the Ancestral Fires tour to Virginia, Bemidji and Grand Rapids, March 12-14, 2026.

After a lot of thought and consideration, Grand Rapids Riverfest will take a break this year. This pause reflects KAXE’s financial realities and the complexities of putting on an event of this scale.

Bryan Odeen and Brandon Hepola, two of the organizers of a new benefit album for a Minnesota mutual aid group, joined "Headwaters" to talk about the project.

KAXE is proud to present the 5th annual Grand Rapids Riverfest lineup to you: Courtney Barnett, Margo Price, Jeremie Albino and Alan Sparhawk!

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features David Huckfelt & Annie Humphrey, Nathan Griner, Time Warp and Pedro the Lion.

KAXE is excited to share this year's Grand Rapid Riverfest lineup with you! This year we are presenting Spoon, Shakey Graves, Sarah Jarosz, S.G. Goodman and Corey Medina and Brothers. Mark your calendar for Sept. 7, 2024.