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September 2021
Duluth Does Fleetwood Mac
Dozens of Twin Ports musicians will pay tribute classic rockers Fleetwood Mac with a performance of their music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Formed in England in 1967, Fleetwood Mac has produced some of the greatest rock albums of all time in a variety of configurations. The British-American band will be the subject of the next Duluth Does series as dozens of Twin Ports musicians will perform songs from the vast Fleetwood Mac canon live and in-person. The Fishheads,…
Find out more »Erik Koskinen
Americana singer/songwriter Erik Koskinen returns to Sacred Heart Music Center to perform songs from his latest release "Burning the Deal." Americana at its best. Minneapolis-based songwriter Erik Koskinen finally makes it to Sacred Heart in support of his most recent album “Burning the Deal.” Sprouted from a blend of American folk, country, rock-n-roll, and blues, Erik Koskinen and his top-shelf band realize a sound that is distinctive and fresh while familiar and classic. Knowing but not didactic, Koskinen channels…
Find out more »October 2021
Rachael Kilgour
Longtime Duluth singer/songwriter Rachael Kilgour returns to the Twin Ports for a performance at Sacred Heart Music Center Rachael Kilgour is an award-winning songwriter and performing artist whose sincere, lyric-driven work bravely walks the line between personal and political. The 2015 grand prize winner of the esteemed international NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition, Kilgour has been featured at NYC’s Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., and at the Sundance Film Festival. She was also chosen as a…
Find out more »Andy & Renee: 30th Anniversary of KUMD’s “Highway 61 Revisited” radio show
The weekly "Highway 61 Revisited" radio show - featuring the music of Duluth-born Bob Dylan - first aired 30 years ago on KUMD 103.3 FM. The Duluth DylanFest and KUMD celebrates this milestone with a special celebration featuring a performance from Los Angeles-based rock and folk duo Andy & Renee. Multi-instrumentalist and longtime Duluth musician Marc Gartman will open. Since a chance meeting at the University of Denver, Andy Hill and Renee Safier have carved out a unique niche for…
Find out more »Third Coast Chamber Collective
Grand Rapids, Minnesota-based Third Coast Chamber Collective makes its first appearance with an exciting & exotic program featuring works from three female American composers - Asha Srinivasan, Reena Esmail and Akshaya Avril Tucker. The evening of music will be highlighted by the premiere of a piece written and performed by Akshaya Avril Tucker for solo cello and dancer - dancing a fusion of Odissi and contemporary dance. The music is highly influenced by Karnatic and North Indian traditions while blending…
Find out more »Halloween Spooktacular organ concert
The Friends of the Felgemaker opening recital for 2021 occurs on Halloween and will feature organist Charles Sundquist performing a concert filled with spooky organ music on the historic Felgemaker pipe organ. The concert will begin at 3pm Sunday, Oct. 31. The event is free. (A suggested donation of $15 to the Friends of the Felgemaker will be accepted). The concert will also be live streamed and archived on the Sacred Heart Music Center YouTube channel. NOTICE: All concert-goers must…
Find out more »November 2021
Gina Hanzlik & Amy Nam
Soprano Gina Hanzlik is joined by harpist and composer Amy Nam in a special evening of classical song. In their second collaboration, Hanzlik and Nam will interpret the music of Debussy, Faure, Schumann, Strauss, and Puccini, as well as contemporary composers Joseph Schwantner, Seth Gordon and Nam herself. Join us for an intimate evening of poetry, conversation, and the celestial sounds of soprano and harp. Brooklyn based soprano Gina Hanzlik is known for her deep commitment to character and delivery.…
Find out more »Jeremy Messersmith
To celebrate the 10th anniversary and vinyl reissue of his breakthrough album "The Reluctant Graveyard," Twin Cities singer/songwriter and "pop genius" Jeremy Messersmith will be joined by his longtime bandmates and a string quartet featuring members of the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra, to play the record in its entirety, plus some old and new favorites. "The Reluctant Graveyard" was released in 2010 to great critical acclaim. The album was named one of the Top 10 Albums of 2010 by NPR and…
Find out more »Storyhill
Bozeman, Montana-based duo Storyhill celebrates the release of its first-ever Christmas album "Bethlehem" with a performance at Sacred Heart Music Center in Duluth. In three decades of writing and performing together, Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson have never recorded a holiday album. Set for release Nov. 27, "Bethlehem" embraces the full depth and meaning of the Advent and Christmas season. This album leans into the message of hope for a more peaceful world. “We wanted to make a record that…
Find out more »Kiss the Tiger: Minnesota Music Coalition Caravan du Nord
Red-hot Twin Cities rockers Kiss the Tiger headline the Minnesota Music Coalition Caravan du Nord. Amanda Grace & Michael Shynes open. Led by powerhouse singer Meghan Kreidler, Kiss the Tiger pounced onto the Twin Cities’ music scene in late-2016 and have been making big waves ever since. Inspired by the sounds and energy of The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, and Patti Smith, Kiss the Tiger has breathed new life into 21st century rock and roll. In February of 2017 Kiss…
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