Oct 2021
Preservation Awards and Centennial Home Recognition 2021
Every year the Duluth Preservation Alliance recognizes owners of homes, buildings and structures who have preserved and maintained their property, thereby contributing to the community’s historical character. This year 15 homes and buildings will be recognized. There will be hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Attendees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test within the past 72 hours. Masks are recommended.
Find out more »May 2022
Preservation Awards and Centennial Home Recognition 2022
Every year the Duluth Preservation Alliance recognizes owners of homes, buildings and structures who have preserved and maintained their property, thereby contributing to the community’s historical character. This year 23 property owners will be honored. The annual awards ceremony was established more than four decades ago to highlight the hard work and passion owners put into their properties in order to preserve the historical character. This year, twelve properties will receive Centennial Awards and eleven homeowners will receive Preservation Awards…
Find out more »Jun 2022
The Looney Lutherans
The Looney Lutherans is an all-female comedy trio that uses music, comedy and help from the audience to share its age-old wisdom for living a long and lively life, the Lutheran way. This show is a tribute to the Grand Ole Opry. Doors open at noon; show starts at 1 p.m. Tickets are $12 to $17 depending on seating and are available at readertix.com.
Find out more »Jul 2022
Comedy at the West
The Duluth Reader presents Comedy at the West, a free stand-up comedy event featuring local comedians Bob Oesterreich, Danielle Thralow, Alex Myers and host Dustin Fawcett.
Find out more »Walter Trout
Musician Walter Trout brings his contemporary blues guitar to West Duluth. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7:30.
Find out more »Aug 2022
Tish Hinojosa
Tish Hinojosa is a singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. Her blend of folk, country, Latino, and pop has garnering her accolades such as a White House concert at the invitation of President and Mrs. Clinton and teaming up with artists such as Joan Baez, Booker T. Jones, Flaco Jimenez, Pete Seeger and Dwight Yoakam. This event is a fundraiser for Lowell Elementary School. Doors open at 6 p.m.; Music starts at 7. Tickets are $25 for adults and $8 for children…
Find out more »Marc Cohn
The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter performs.
Find out more »The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
"Equal parts Washington Irving, Woodstock and British Invasion." Doors opens at 6:30 p.m.
Find out more »Sep 2022
Lizz Winstead: Everything’s Awful!
Nationally-renowned comedian, Daily Show co-creator and Twin Cities native Lizz Winstead shares her takes on the current bro-pocalypse, COVID, politics and more.
Find out more »Duluth Superior Film Festival 2022
The 12th annual Duluth Superior Film Festival runs Sept. 22-25. Opening night features a screening of The Infernal Machine. Director Andrew Hunt will be in attendance. The festival is part of the 10-day, three-event North Star Story Summit, which also includes the Minnesota WebFest and Catalyst Content Festival.
Find out more »Oct 2022
Paula Poundstone
Comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her observational humor and spontaneous wit. Time magazine, in the March 2020 “Best of” issue, listed her HBO special Cats, Cops and Stuff as one of "The 5 Funniest Stand-Up Specials Ever." Poundstone can be heard weekly as the host of the comedy podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone and as a regular panelist on NPR’s comedy news quiz Wait Wait ... Don’t Tell Me! Poundstone’s second book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the…
Find out more »Todd Eckart’s Spooktactular
Local crooner Todd Eckart and his band will perform all the classic horrifying Halloween hits at 7 p.m., followed by a screening of the classic 1959 horror film Haunted House on the Hill. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at readertix.com.
Find out more »Chris Kroeze
Country musician Chris Kroeze is a Barron, Wis. native and has been making a splash on the country music scene since his 2018 appearance on The Voice. In 2015 he began a busy stretch of playing more than 175 shows a year and creating a large and loyal fan following. That popularity soared during his runner-up finish on The Voice, as he became the most streamed artist in the show’s history. Tickets are available at readertix.com. Doors for the show…
Find out more »Dec 2022
Mason Dixon Line Presents A Kickin’ Country Christmas
Country band Mason Dixon Line's A Kickin' Country Christmas is an all ages, family friendly concert. The set list includes classics like "Frosty the Snowman," "Honky Tonk Christmas," "Run Run Rudolph," "Silver Bells," "Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy," "All I Want for Christmas is a Real Good Tan," "Winter Wonderland" and more. As the supporting act for country music superstars Tanya Tucker, John Michael Montgomery, Tracy Byrd, Neil McCoy, Sawyer Brown and more, Mason Dixon Line has become known…
Find out more »Sherwin Linton: Christmas Times A Coming
From the opening lines of "that classic Bill Monroe Bluegrass Christmas favorite" to the shows closing Merry Christmas Day the warm narrative Christmas Guest and Go Tell It On The Mountain, the Sherwin and Pam Linton Christmas Show "has deep roots and is well steeped with holiday spirit and tradition." Sherwin is a 62-year entertainment career veteran. For over 35 years he and his wife Pam and their band The Cotton Kings have performed holiday Christmas shows throughout the Midwest.…
Find out more »The Jimmys
The Jimmys are an award-winning 7-piece blues band that combine the keyboard and Hammond B-3 organ talents of Jimmy Voegeli, blues guitarist Perry Weber on six-strings and vocals, drummer Chris Sandoval (veteran of the Tommy Castro band), bass guitarist John Wartenweiler, and a 3-piece horn section featuring Pete Ross, Joe Goltz and Mike Boman. Doors open at 6 p.m. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are $18-23 depending on seating.
Find out more »Jan 2023
Xpedition Tribute Band
Xpedition's band members have earned the reputation of being one of the top tribute acts touring the United States. The band's exploration has led to performing the music of Journey, Foreigner, Kansas and Styx. Xpedition authentically performs all the chart-topping hits you know from rock and roll history's greatest bands. For additional information contact manager @ thewesttheatre.com or call Robert Boone at 218-940-6237
Find out more »Feb 2023
Mallrats Presents: MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged was a television series that showcased the biggest musical artists of the 1990s. These musical performances were filmed and recorded in front of small audiences and as the title implies, the bands played acoustic instruments. The sparse stage set-ups, subdued lighting and acoustic arrangements made for some of the most memorable live performances of the decade. Mallrats Presents: MTV Unplugged will capture all the essence and nostalgia of those shows including the stage, the lighting, the vibe and…
Find out more »The Crown Jewels: A Tribute to Queen
Hailing from Minneapolis, The Crown Jewels is a live tribute band that performs all the greatest hits, arena anthems and top ten singles that made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time. The Crown Jewels succeed in blending the vocal layering and studio precision of Queen.
Find out more »Mar 2023
Ron Sexsmith
Ron Sexsmith is an accomplished Canadian singer-songwriter. His songwriting style evolved into a unique and timeless blend of classic pop, contemporary folk and roots-rock idioms. He has released 16 albums and has songwriting credits on albums by Rod Stewart, Michael Buble, K.D. Lang, Emmylou Harris, Feist and more. His newest album, The Vivian Line came out on Feb. 17.
Find out more »Armchair Boogie
Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, Armchair Boogie is a nationally touring newgrass act whose unbounded original sound ranges from lightning-fast bluegrass to fiery funk to soulful folk — their unique lineup features drums and electric bass backing acoustic guitar and banjo. The good word of boogie continues to spread like wildfire so keep an eye out for their third full-length studio album set to drop in 2023. Tickets are available at thewesttheatre.com for $17 or will be $22 at the door…
Find out more »Pure Prairie League
Pure Prairie League performs a "melodic mixture of country-rock laced with FM radio pop" with "crisp, clean harmonies and breezy songs." The current lineup features founding member and pedal-steel innovator John David Call, drummer Scott Thompson, Randy Harper on keyboard, Jared Camic on bass, and lead guitarist Jeff Zona. Together they have 10 studio albums and collection of popular tunes. More in formation about Pure Prairie League can be found on their website, www.pureprairieleague.com. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Show at…
Find out more »Arts and Music Duluth Public Schools Benefit Concert
This fundraiser for the arts and music programs at Duluth Public Schools features sets by the Bill Berguson Band and Whispered the Rabbit. Admission is free but donations are requested.
Find out more »Apr 2023
Go, Dog, Go!: The Musical
Animal Allies presents the theatrical version of P. D. Eastman's classic children's book, Go, Dog. Go! The play follows a group of goofy dogs who sing and dance, howl at the moon, drive cars and have colorful adventures. Performances are April 28-29 at 7 p.m. and a matinee sensory-friendly performance on April 30 at 2 p.m. Admission is a recommended donation of $10. All performances are sign language interpreted. The show is funded by the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and…
Find out more »Ann Reed and Sara Thomsen
Songwriter, singer and guitarist Ann Reed has been performing for more than 40 years with her rich, dark-chocolate voice, storytelling from the human experience and songs that find a permanent place in the heart. Local singer Sara Thomsen will be joining Reed for this show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at thewesttheater.com.
Find out more »May 2023
The Looney Lutherans
The Looney Lutherans is an all-female comedy trio that uses music, comedy and help from the audience to share its age-old wisdom for living a long and lively life, the Lutheran way. Doors open at 1 p.m.; show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 to $20 depending on seating and are available at readertix.com.
Find out more »Rocket Club
Rocket Club is a "songwriters Band in progress", so says the mini-manifesto written inside the band’s self-titled 2008 debut. The group readies for the release of its first new studio album in 8 years. Talk to anyone in the band and you’ll hear the same message: it’s all about the songs. Launched in 2008 and hailing from Minneapolis, Rocket Club achieved something over their first six years together that no other Minnesota band has before or since. Three songs were…
Find out more »Monroe Crossing
Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, original bluegrass and even selections outside the bluegrass genre. For nearly 20 years this Minnesota based band has averaged over 100 shows a year performing in intimate rooms, community theaters, major venues and outdoor festivals. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Order tickets here.
Find out more »The BritPack
The BritPack will invade the stage at The West Theatre. Formed in 2011 by two Brits based in New York, The BritPack has established a reliable reputation as the most authentic British Invasion band this side of the Atlantic. The BritPack have an extensive repertoire spanning all the greatest decades of British musical output. From The Beatles to Oasis, Rolling Stones to Duran Duran, there's always been a British band with a song to suit the moment.
Find out more »Mississippi Heat
Mississippi Heat is a world-renowned Chicago Blues Hall of Fame Band led by harmonica master and songwriter Pierre Lacocque. They are known for their fresh yet vintage-based musical ideas, and their motto is “Traditional Blues With A Unique Sound”. The band has received critical acclaim from various sources, including Living Blues Magazine and Buddy Guy. They have toured extensively around the world and have appeared at many world-famous festivals. Mississippi Heat regularly reaches the #1 spot on Living Blues Magazine’s…
Find out more »Preservation Awards and Centennial Home Recognition 2023
Every year the Duluth Preservation Alliance recognizes owners of homes, buildings and structures who have preserved and maintained their property, thereby contributing to the community’s historical character. The annual awards ceremony was established more than four decades ago to highlight the hard work and passion owners put into their properties in order to preserve the historical character. The alliance's annual meeting will occur during the awards ceremony, which includes electing 2023 officers, reviewing financials, voting on bylaw alterations and reflecting…
Find out more »Jun 2023
Chris Kroeze
Country musician Chris Kroeze is a Barron, Wis. native and has been making a splash on the country music scene since his 2018 appearance on The Voice. In 2015 he began a busy stretch of playing more than 175 shows a year and creating a large and loyal fan following. That popularity soared during his runner-up finish on The Voice, as he became the most streamed artist in the show’s history. Duluth native, Jake Birdseye, will be opening the evening…
Find out more »Dustbowl Revival
Dustbowl Revival is an American Roots band whose music features a range of instruments, including trumpet, trombone, fiddle, clarinet and banjo. All these elements come together to create a unique sound that pays homage to the past while still feeling fresh and innovative. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Find out more »All Banjos Duo featuring Becky Buller and Ned Luberecki
Becky Buller has written songs for three Grammy award-winning albums (Crooked Tree Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway 2023; The Travelin’ McCourys The Travelin’ McCourys 2019; Laws Of Gravity The Infamous Stringdusters 2018) as well as compositions for Bluegrass legends Rhonda Vincent, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, and many more. The Becky Buller Band (of which Ned is a member) is a frequent guest on WSM’s Grand Ole Opry; she teaches private music lessons from her home studio in Manchester, Tenn.; she…
Find out more »The Burroughs
The Burroughs is a nine-piece soul band from Greeley, Colo. It is known for its energetic and infectious "sweaty soul music." The group pulls inspiration from artists spanning from Stevie Wonder to Beyoncé and is focused on finding an original sound. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and doors will open at 6:30.
Find out more »Aug 2023
Steely Dan Tribute
Showbiz Kids, a Steely Dan tribute act is the sister-band of Duluth's Chicago tribute act: The Duluth Transit Authority. This Steely Dan tribute group is made up of several local musicians, including college professors, former students, and other gigging artists around the Duluth area. While this may be the first time the Showbiz Kids have performed at The West, they have performed at local venues including The Caddy Shack Pub. Tickets are $20 and are available at thewesttheatre.com. The show…
Find out more »Oct 2023
The Music of Patsy Cline
Joyann Parker and her seasoned band showcase the most popular and best-loved songs of Patsy Cline, including "Walking After Midnight," "Sweet Dreams," "Crazy" and more. Vintage costumes and ambiance enhance Parker's channeling of the classic vocals of the legendary Patsy Cline. "The Music of Patsy Cline" was selected as Best Tribute Act in the 2022 Midwest Country Music Awards. Patsy Cline performed at the Duluth Armory on Dec. 31, 1961 and this event is a fundraiser for the Armory Arts…
Find out more »Kelley Hunt
Rooted in blues, gospel and Americana traditions, singer songwriter Kelley Hunt defies easy categorization. Hunt's music transcends boundaries, tackling social and political issues with passion. Her commanding stage presence and exceptional vocal, keyboard and songwriting abilities make her a standout. Advanced ticket prices are $28 and are available at thewesttheatre.com. Tickets will be $33 at the door which opens at 7:00pm.
Find out more »Paula Poundstone
Comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her observational humor and spontaneous wit. Time magazine, in the March 2020 “Best of” issue, listed her HBO special Cats, Cops and Stuff as one of "The 5 Funniest Stand-Up Specials Ever." Poundstone can be heard weekly as the host of the comedy podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone and as a regular panelist on NPR’s comedy news quiz Wait Wait ... Don’t Tell Me! Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30.…
Find out more »Adrian Legg
Globally acclaimed by critics and fans alike for his unique acoustic and electric fingerstyle guitar playing, Adrian Legg masterfully blends diverse musical styles, influences and inspirations to create a distinctive sound all his own. Legg has been named Acoustic Guitarist of the Decade by the UK’s Guitarist Magazine (1984-94) and Best Acoustic Fingerstylist in Guitar Player Magazine’s Readers’ Poll for four years in a row. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Get tickets at readertix.com.
Find out more »Toronzo Cannon
Toronzo Cannon, a contemporary Chicago bluesman, is celebrated for his razor-sharp guitar skills and compelling vocals. Beyond his role as a city bus driver, Cannon blends rock-inspired blues guitar with insightful songwriting, captivating audiences worldwide. Cannon’s music draws from his Chicago roots and the legacy of blues giants. He continues to be a passionate ambassador for Chicago blues, leaving an indelible mark on the genre. Advance tickets are $20 and can be bought online, whereas day of tickets are $25…
Find out more »John Waters
In this all-new, fast-moving, part-confessional/part-inquisitional comic spoken-word show, the filth elder known for his transgressive films and his subversive books salutes the new generation of today for doing the impossible — actually making him nervous. The second of two shows -- the first on the 25th is sold out. Doors at 6:30 p.m., live pre-show music at 7 p.m. and Waters takes the stage at 8 p.m.
Find out more »Nov 2023
A Classic Country Jamboree
Presented by Northland Legends and hosted by broadcast legend Tim Michaels, join the West Theater for a night of country music. Live tributes of some classic country artists performed by local musicians such as Todd Eckhart, Miss Gina Lee, Maxi Childs, Jerry Allen, Bo Allen and special guest Josie Langhorst. Advance tickets are $20 and can be bought online, day of show tickets at the door are $25.
Find out more »Song for the Wild
Song for the Wild is a multi-media concert celebrating the legacy of Sigurd Olson, one of America’s greatest conservationists of the 20th century. The show features writings of Olson put to music by Warren Nelson and back-dropped by projected photos of Olson and his beloved canoe country. Also tributes to other conservationists will be included and focus on Izaak Walton, Aldo Leopold and John Muir. This show is being presented by the W.J. McCabe Chapter of the Izaak Walton League…
Find out more »Lucy Kaplansky
Lucy Kaplansky began her music journey in Chicago folk clubs as a teen, then moved to New York City, harmonizing with the likes of Shawn Colvin. She continues to tour and remains a top seller at Red House Records.
Find out more »The Jimmys
The Jimmys are an award-winning 7-piece blues band that combine the keyboard and Hammond B-3 organ talents of Jimmy Voegeli, blues guitarist Perry Weber on six-strings and vocals, drummer Chris Sandoval (veteran of the Tommy Castro band), bass guitarist John Wartenweiler and a 3-piece horn section featuring Pete Ross, Joe Goltz and Mike Boman. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20-24 depending on seating.
Find out more »The Looney Lutherans
The Looney Lutherans are back at The West with an all new Holiday show; I’m Dreaming of a Looney Christmas. The Looney Lutherans are a trio of wacky gals who use music, comedy and some help from the audience to share their age-old wisdom for living a long and lively life, the Lutheran way. Material is comedic and family friendly and you don’t have to be Lutheran to love it! Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Show starts at 2:00 p.m.…
Find out more »Them Coulee Boys
Them Coulee Boys create a unique blend of Americana, merging folk, punk, bluegrass and rock. Their four-part harmony and energetic performances, often accompanied by banjo and rhythmic punch, unite audiences. With multiple albums and new release, Namesake, their music balances power and intimacy reflecting familial bonds and musical evolution. Tickets are $20. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Find out more »Dec 2023
The Last Revel
Consisting of three members, The Last Revel uses traditional folk-minded, three part harmonies with honest and meaningful lyrics to deliver a passionate and soul stirring performance. On a backbone of rebellious rock attitude and raw traditional instrumentation, the band prides itself on an unrelenting work ethic and a deep hunger to write, perform and entertain. Advance ticket are $17 and can be bought online. Day of show ticket will be $22 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Showtime…
Find out more »Jan 2024
Candlelight Sessions: The Girl from Ipanema (Getz/Gilberto)
The event is an intimate candlelit album recreation of the "Getz/Gilberto" on performed by a small jazz group led by Randy Lee. The evening will include two 30-40 minute sets from the performers. One of which will include other music by the album creators, Stan Getz and João Gilberto, as well as music in similar styles to fit in within this recreation. The second set will include a recreation of the entire album as well as the famous hit "The…
Find out more »The Lamont Cranston Band
This Minneapolis based blues band has been at it since 1969. After 14 releases and many performances, the band is still going strong and turning out new material. In 1999 the band was honored during their 30th anniversary with a City of St. Paul and State of Minnesota "Lamont Cranston Day." They also received a lifetime achievement award, a City of Duluth "Ambassadors of the Blues" award and were inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. For additional information…
Find out more »Feb 2024
John McCutcheon
Folk musician and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon is singing from his latest album cowritten with Tom Paxton. John is playing with supporting musicians Stuart Duncan on fiddle , keyboardist Jon Carroll, bass player JT Brown, as well as special guest, Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie McCoy.
Find out more »Mar 2024
Skerryvore
Skerryvore is an 8-piece high energy band from Glasgow. They have a blend of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions and whistles, complemented by guitar and vocals, all underscored by a driving rhythm section. Their latest album, Tempus, released in April 2023, went #1 spot in both the Official Scottish Album and UK Folk Albums charts. For more information call 218-606-1211 or visit thewesttheatre.com.
Find out more »Apr 2024
The Weight Band
Performing original songs as well as classics by The Band, The Weight Band is led by Jim Weider, a 15-year former member of The Band and the Levon Helm Band.
Find out more »Albert Cummings
The blues-rocker -- who has shared the bill with BB King, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, Sheryl Crow, Susan Tedeschi and many others -- performs.
Find out more »Graham Parker
British singer and songwriter Graham Parker emerged in London in 1976, rising to prominence with a sound that was steeped in rock and roll and punk tradition. Dylan, Van Morrison, the Rolling Stones and classic soul music were influences. Rumour, Parker’s backing band, were veterans of London’s “Pub Rock” scene of the early 1970s, which offered a laid-back, country-tinged, slightly hippie-ish antidote to the Glam Rock and Prog Rock that predominated.
Find out more »Kathy Mattea
With two Grammys, four CMA awards, four #1 country single and five gold albums under her belt, country star Kathy Mattea is taking stage at the West Theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Find out more »May 2024
The Looney Lutherans
The Looney Lutherans is an all-female comedy trio that uses music, comedy and help from the audience to share its age-old wisdom for living a long and lively life, the Lutheran way. Doors open at 1 p.m.; show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 to $20 depending on seating and are available at readertix.com.
Find out more »Todd Oliver and Irving the Talking Dog
Have you ever met a talking dog, a real talking dog? Well get ready, to meet the funniest comedian on four legs — Irving, with a little help from his friend Todd Oliver, is going to talk up a storm at The West. Todd Oliver is a ventriloquist, magician and musician who made top four finalist on Americas' Got Talent back in 2012. Ticket prices are $12 for kids and $20 to $25 for adults depending on seating, and are…
Find out more »Heatbox
Aaron “Heatbox” Heaton, aka The One Man Entertainment System, personifies a true renaissance musical pioneer in his prime. Heatbox writes and produces seminal works of musical comedy, then spawns a funky, funny live show experience Ticket prices are $20 to $24 depending on seating, and are available at thewesttheatre.com. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Find out more »Jun 2024
Destini Rawls Soul Revue
Soul/blues. With Johnny Rawls.
Find out more »Whiskey River
Midwest country rock band, Whiskey River, has reunited. A crowd favorite throughout the early 1970s to the mid '80s, Whiskey River toured non-stop throughout 19 states and 3 Canadian provinces. From the Cabooze in Minneapolis and Grandma’s in Duluth to the famed Palamino Club in Los Angeles and City Limits in New York City, they packed clubs, ballrooms and concert venues with their faithful fans. The idea to revive the band was sparked when the surviving members played a few…
Find out more »Kind of Blue: A Candlelit Session
The West Theatre is showing a live candlelit recreation of Miles Davis' jazz record Kind of Blue. "In the spring of 1953, Miles Davis entered the studio with John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb. The result released on vinyl in August of that year was Kind of Blue, widely recognized as Davis' masterpiece and one of the greatest jazz records - if not records, period - of all time." Doors are at 6:30…
Find out more »Aug 2024
The Jayhawks
Alternative country and rock band The Jayhawks performs. Grab your tickets at thewestendtheatre.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and music starts at 7:30 p.m.
Find out more »Sep 2024
Pat MacDonald and The Carpenter Ants Featuring John Ellison
Since his techno-folk pioneering Timbuk3 days, Pat MacDonald has been tinkering in relative obscurity. His one-man electro-blues experiments of the late 1990s and early 2000s led to the the forming of the alternative band Purgatory Hill. Life-threatening illness in 2016 brought a long pause. Now, five years cancer-free, he’s writing, rediscovering the six-string, and reanimating his pre-T3 acoustic roots with finger-style remakes from his back catalog. The new songs flirt with a twisted spirituality, hints of hope, and optimism embraced…
Find out more »The Jimmys
The seven-piece blues band performs.
Find out more »Oct 2024
Lucy Kaplansky
Lucy Kaplansky, a singer with a stripped down style, performs at The West Theatre. Tickets are available at thewesttheatre.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and music starts at 7:30 p.m.
Find out more »GB Leighton
Country band GB Leighton performs at The West Theatre. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and music starts at 7:30 p.m.
Find out more »John Ford Coley
Coley, best known for his duo with England Dan, performs his brand of yacht rock. Tickets are available at thewesttheatre.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Find out more »Laugh ‘Til You Scream
A night supporting Minnesota’s thriving filmmaking community. Spine-chilling, award-winning horror shorts like Bedroom Scares, Homebound Horrors and My Friend Molly will be screened and stand-up comedians from ACME Comedy, the Comedy Store, the Laugh Factory and Volstead’s Emporium take the stage. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with the filmmakers in an exclusive Q&A session hosted by the stand-ups. The event will be hosted by the Farx Brothers from Spotify’s Movie Baters podcast.
Find out more »Blue Note Classics: A Candlelit Session
Experience timeless classics of blues and jazz, recreated in candlelight. Blue Note Records is a respected jazz label of the mid-20th century to the present. Some of the most important jazz musicians in history recorded for Blue Note, including John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson, Hank Mobley and Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. For additional information contact [email protected] or call Robert Boone at 218-940-6237.
Find out more »Lizz Winstead
Comedian and Twin Cities native Lizz Winstead is the co-creator and former head writer of The Daily Show, and co-founder of Air America Radio. She was also a correspondent on The Daily Show and co-hosted Unfiltered, Air America Radio's mid-morning show, with Chuck D and Rachel Maddow. Tickets are $25 to $40 depending on seating, and are available at readertix.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30.
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