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February 2022
Annie Mack
Annie Mack is a soulful singer and unflinching songwriter who writes from the gut and demands your attention makes her Sacred Heart Music Center altar stage debut Feb. 19. Duluth soul queen AfroGeode opens with Courtney Ellian on piano. Annie Mack, raised in North Minneapolis and currently living in Rochester, grew up in the 80s, influenced by the rich Twin Cities music scene. "I think it was just by environment,” she says. “Music was such a big part of my…
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Lost Dog Street Band
Returning to the stripped-back, string band sound of their busking years, Lost Dog Street Band’s new album Glory (set for digital release Jan, 21, 2022/vinyl March 4, 2022) is a searing testament to recovery, redemption and resolve. Fronted by songwriter Benjamin Tod and his wife, fiddler Ashley Mae, the DIY band began out of desperation on the sidewalks of Nashville roughly a decade ago, but now sustains a significant national audience that’s drawn to their authentic songwriting, old-time instrumentation, and hard-won independence. The…
Find out more »Songwriter Showcase hosted by Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold
Showcasing some of the finest Twin Ports music makers, Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold will host the first ever Duluth Songwriter Showcase Saturday, March 12 on the Sacred Heart Music Center altar stage. The event will feature four Duluth-based singer-songwriters performing a short solo set of their original material for a live audience, discussing the craft of songwriting, and sharing stories that inspire their music. Danny Frank & The Smoky Gold will conclude the night with a one-hour full…
Find out more »Willowgreen
WILLOWGREEN IS BACK! Duluth-based Willowgreen performs traditional, contemporary and original music from Ireland, Newfoundland, Scotland, Canada, U.S.A. and the rest of the Celtic music world. Their signature vocal style combined with instrumentation including harp, hammered dulcimer, bodhrán, guitars, button accordion, whistles and mandolin appeals to audiences of all ages. Willowgreen has performed at many festivals and concert series throughout North America, including Milwaukee Irish Fest, Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival, Chicago Irish Fest, and Irish Fair of Minnesota. The band…
Find out more »RESCHEDULED: Duluth Does Bonnie Raitt
Duluth Does Bonnie Raitt has been RESCHEDULED for Saturday, March 26. Due to current health and safety concerns Sacred Heart has decided to reschedule this tribute concert. All tickets for the Jan. 29 date will be honored at the March 26 show. Refund requests can be made through Eventbrite, by contacting mark@sacredheartmusic.org or at the point of purchase. It’s time for a Bonnie Raitt tribute concert! Legendary guitarist Bonnie Raitt released her first album of blistering blues-based rock and…
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RESCHEDULED: Peter Mayer & Sara Thomsen
The Peter Mayer and Sara Thomsen concert has been RESCHEDULED for Saturday, April 2. Due to current health and safety concerns Peter, Sara and Sacred Heart have decided to reschedule this concert. All tickets for the Feb. 5 date will be honored at the April 2 show. Refund requests can be made through Eventbrite, by contacting mark@sacredheartmusic.org or at the point of purchase. Minnesota folk favorites Peter Mayer and Sara Thomsen will share the stage in this great double bill…
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