“well-oiled bluegrass machine” – Americana Highways   Grammy-nominated Yonder Mountain String Band continues to exist at the forefront of the progressive bluegrass scene as one of the undeniable innovators and pioneers of the modern jamgrass movement. Bending bluegrass with elements of rock, alternative and improvisational music, Yonder Mountain brought their high-energy sound and psychedelic light show […]

“well-oiled bluegrass machine” – Americana Highways   Grammy-nominated Yonder Mountain String Band continues to exist at the forefront of the progressive bluegrass scene as one of the undeniable innovators and pioneers of the modern jamgrass movement. Bending bluegrass with elements of rock, alternative and improvisational music, Yonder Mountain brought their high-energy sound and psychedelic light show […]

“vacuum-tight timing and a hot, propulsive energy guaranteed to move any room in the country.” – DC Music Review   Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi-Grammy-winning percussion duo of Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, they feature an expansive roster of musicians representing members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, […]

“vacuum-tight timing and a hot, propulsive energy guaranteed to move any room” – DC Music Review   Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multi-Grammy-winning percussion duo of Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, they feature an expansive roster of musicians representing members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Kendrick […]

“great voice, laid-back vibes, and a classic sound” – Pitchfork   It’s been a long time coming for BJ the Chicago Kid. After four mixtapes and one indie classic, he released his major label debut in 2016, the modern yet deeply soulful In My Mind. You’ve been hearing his voice everywhere though, on the songs by some […]

“great voice, laid-back vibes, and a classic sound” – Pitchfork   It’s been a long time coming for BJ the Chicago Kid. After four mixtapes and one indie classic, he released his major label debut in 2016, the modern yet deeply soulful In My Mind. You’ve been hearing his voice everywhere though, on the songs by some […]

“[Parker’s] dynamically emotional and goosebumps-inducing voice” – Jon Bream, Star Tribune   “[Venson is] poised to launch into the stratosphere.” – Austin 360   With roots in the church and a solid foundation of musical education, Joyann Parker found her authentic voice later in life and created her own blend of roots music that combines soul, R&B, gospel, jazz, […]

Join us in celebration of the Dakota and MacPhail’s partnership in nurturing the next generation of great musicians! MacPhail’s elite Dakota Combo features some of the top high school talent in the state. Also, some of the extraordinary instructors that lead music education in the Twin Cities will perform. Each year offers different opportunities for […]

“One of America’s most prolific and successful pop and rock producers” – All Music   Music has always loomed large in the life of Don Was. Born in Detroit in 1952, he has enjoyed a multi-faceted career as a musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker and radio host. Since 2011, he has also […]

“One of America’s most prolific and successful pop and rock producers” – All Music   Music has always loomed large in the life of Don Was. Born in Detroit in 1952, he has enjoyed a multi-faceted career as a musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker and radio host. Since 2011, he has also […]