Local Music

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.

Sam Miltich, the jazz guitarist from Grand Rapids, joined Malachy Koons on Centerstage Minnesota.

Northern Minnesota rocker Rich Mattson joined Centerstage Minnesota to talk about his latest album with his band The Northstars, Out There.

Aitkin is building a live music scene inspired by Duluth and Grand Rapids

talented Minnesota musicians from Bemidji announce new album SOAK

Ashley Brubaker, owner/manager/stylist at True North Salon in Grand Rapids, has been working with a city-wide team to help make the Grand Rapids Riverfest a successful event. Brubaker stopped by the KAXE/KBXE Morning show to chat with Kari and Heidi about what it takes to pull of an event of this magnitude. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation, including some behind the scenes info about the fest from Kari.