Local Music

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.

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Eric Sundeen joined 'Area Voices' to discuss the work that goes into putting on a percussion ensemble.

Mary Overlie joined "Area Voices" to discuss the new singer/songwriter series LoonBird Cafe, a seasonal showcase for Northern Minnesota musical talent.

Organized by Headwaters Music and Arts and hosted by local singer/songwriter Eric Carlson, the show will feature the talent of amateur vocalists in Bemidji.