Olivia Diercks and Karla Colahan, cellist and violinist of the Twin Cities-based, new-classical crossover duo The OK Factor will be performing with the Swedish folk band Jaerv in this special new American classical meets Swedish folk event.

Organic and genuine, the OK Factor’s original compositions feel both comfortingly familiar and uniquely fresh, and have been described as “genre-bending” and “pure magic.”

The award-winning Swedish quintet Jaerv, present an extroverted, vigorous and heartfelt folk music with influences from both jazz and pop music. The group has created a homogeneous, vivid sound which has established Jaerv on the folk music scene as well as in many other forums. 

Together OK Factor and Jaerv make a one-of-a-kind music that that feels brand new and old world at that same time. Don’t miss this fantastic night of music as they begin their 2023 “Traditions” midwest tour at Sacred Heart Music Center at 7:30 pm Friday, Oct. 13.

Duluth trio Ponyfolk will open.

Advance e-tickets will be available at 10 am Thursday, Aug. 31 HERE for $20. Advance paper tickets will be available at Globe News in Superior and Zenith Bookstore in West Duluth. Tickets will be available at the door for $25 while supplies last.