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Board of Directors Trina Barrett, Sam Brown, Charlie Brown, Sean Burke, Julie Fassbender, Jacob Grippen, Zach Krage,Jim Trouten, Doug Westerman Managing Director Parker Forsell MWMF Assistant Director Dave Casey Booking Manager 168 E. 3rd St. Isaac Sammis Winona, MN 55987 Merchandise Annika Gunderson, On Three Printing GET TICKETS AND MORE Volunteer Coordinator INFO HERE Rebecca Richter Ticketing Coordinator www.midwestmusicfest.org Nicole Kirchner Music Committee Megan Hanson, Brianna Haupt, Stage Design Tim Fair, Doug Harden, Sean Brianna Truax - Modern Design Concepts Burke, Matt Marek, Alex Stevens Production Education Committee Ben Assef - Northern Sun Productions Jacob Grippen, Kelly Blau, Mike Graphic Design Costello, Brianna Haupt, Isaac Danielle Barck Sammis, Nick Novotny, Nick Elstad Fundraising Committee Printed by Sean Burke, Julie Fassbender, Cherie Harkenrider Listener’s Guide Adam Wiltgen, Jonathon Roberts, Brian Voerding, Chris Rodgers, Jim Many thanks Schmidt to the volunteers, Photography artists and sponsors Shannon Porter, Sidney Swanson, - you truly make this Ben Steinquist festival the place Hub Window Design “where music and Sarah Johnson community meet”. 3 Winona Film Society
4 5 North Light Songwriters’ Showcase Friday, April 24 • Winona Arts Center • 6pm - 10pm Frankie Lee • Nicole Rae (The Traveling Suitcase) Eddie Danger • Lydia Liza (Bomba de Luz) Mike Munson • Rachel Kilgour • J.E. Sunde Christopher the Conquered • Jaybone Bell •
A gathering of nine accomplished songwriters from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa playing three sets in round robin style. New material written during a day-long networking session held in conjunction with the festival to be premiered.
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7 thursday • april 23
Historic Masonic Temple - sponsored by The Current 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM Chastity Brown 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pieta Brown 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM The Ericksons
Ed’s No Name Bar - sponsored by KQAL 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Black Eyed Snakes 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM The Traveling Suitcase 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Porcupine 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Rank Strangers 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MR NASTI
Broken World Records - back room - sponsored by KFAI 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Charlie Parr 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM Jack Klatt 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Federales
Broken World Records - front room - sponsored by KFAI 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Corpse Reviver 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Mike Munson 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM Chris Holm 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Eli Glor
Eagles Club - sponsored by HBC 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM The Fattenin’ Frogs 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM Ali and the Scoundrels 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Reina del Cid 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Small Town Anthem
8 Thursday Charlie Parr Corpse Reviver Federales, Jack Klatt Mike MUnson,Chris Holm ELi Glor Friday Black Market Brass People Brothers Band General B. and the wiz, ruben gravy train, sharrows love nocturnal karl b. & the soul surgeons Saturday D.J. Abilities, gloom balloon Twins, breakaway teenage moods, jay simonson high tiny hairs, Click track the miami dolphins,botzy
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Historic Masonic Temple - sponsored by The Current 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Communist Daughter 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM We Are The Willows 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM J.E. Sunde
Ed’s No Name Bar - sponsored by HBC 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Frankie Lee 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM Farewell Milwaukee 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Kevin Bowe and the Okemah Prophets 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Ilika/Ward Duo 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gabriel Douglas 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Dirt Road Ramblers
Broken World Records - back room - sponsored by People Fest 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Black Market Brass 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM People Brothers Band 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM General B and the Wiz 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM Karl B & The Soul Surgeons
Broken World Records - front room - sponsored by People Fest 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Ruben 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Gravy Train 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM The Sharrows 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM Love Nocturnal
Wesley UMC - Sounds Like School Stage sponsored by KQAL, SE MN Arts Council, Elizabeth Callendar King Foundation
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Toki Wright & Big Cats 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM Fort Wilson Riot 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Driftwood Bones 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Nick Maas 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Austin Weatherhead
10 friday • april 24
Eagles Club 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Pill Hill 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM Black River Revue 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Wide Awakes 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Midwest Paul Cook 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers
Winona Arts Center - North Light Songwriter’s Showcase 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Eddie Danger, Nicole Rae, Mike Munson 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Christopher the Conquered, Lydia Liza, J.E. Sunde 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Frankie Lee, Rachel Kilgour, Jaybone Bell VFW 12:15 AM - 1:00 AM France Camp 11:00 PM - 11:45 PM The Cavewives 9:45 PM - 10:30 PM The Ultrasounds 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM Loud Nerves 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Slamming Doors
Acoustic Cafe 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Valaska 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Har-di-Har 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Brooks Strause 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM Rachel Kilgour
Blooming Grounds 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM Ryan Holweger 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM Joey Ryan 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM Noah James Hittner
Boathouse Patio 1:00 PM 1:45 PM Midwest Paul Cook 12:00 PM 12:45 PM Kelly Blau 11:00 AM 11:45 AM Jacob Grippen
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12 saturday • april 25
Historic Masonic Temple sponsored by The Current 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM Lucy Michelle w/ Chris Koza & John Munson 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Brass Messengers 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM The Weathered Heads
Ed’s No Name Bar - sponsored by Pearl St. Brewery 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Southside Desire 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM The Heavy Set 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Land of Blood and Sunshine 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM American Scarecrows 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gabe Barnett & Big House Rounders 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Jake Manders
Ed’s (no name) Bar - back patio - sponsored by Pearl St. Brewery 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Mike Munson 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Gregg “Cheech” Hall 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eddie Danger 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bo. Monro
Broken World Records - back room - sponsored by HBC 12:00AM - 1:00 AM DJ Abilities 11:45 PM - 12:00 AM Ignite 10:15 PM - 11:00 PM Twins 8:45 PM - 9:30 PM Teenage Moods 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM Botzy
Broken World Records - front room 11:00 PM - 11:45 PM Gloom Balloon 9:30 PM - 10:15 PM Breakaway 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM Jay Simonson 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM The Multiple Cat 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM The Miami Dolphins 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Click Track
13 saturday • april 25 VFW 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Circle of Heat 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM The Union Suits 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Rat Pit 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Dang Ol’ Tri’ ole 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Between Two Bluffs
Wesley UMC - Sounds Like School Stage sponsored by KQAL, SE MN Arts Council, Elizabeth Callendar King Foundation
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM Bad Bad Hats 8:45 PM - 9:30 PM Stereo Confession 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM Koo Koo Kanga Roo 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM Whale House 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM The Shakes & Rumbles 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Mac Whaley 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Saint Mary’s Gaslight winners 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM Eddie Danger & Doctor Bob 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Bones, Jugs & Harmony
Eagles Club 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM The Last Revel 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM Jaybone Bell & Restless Light 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Beet Root Stew 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Hurricane Harold 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Paul Fonfara
Winona Arts Center 9:00 PM 10:00 PM batteryboy 7:30 PM 8:30 PM Brian Just Band 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Chris Koza 4:30 PM 5:30 PM Bones, Jugs, N Harmony 3:00 PM 4:15 PM Jug Band Hokum Film – Q & A
14 saturday • april 25 Acoustic Cafe 9:00 PM 10:00 PM Counterfactuals 7:30 PM 8:30 PM Riflebird 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Mother Banjo 4:30 PM 5:30 PM Turkey Creek 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Chris Kendall
Boathouse Patio 1:00 PM 1:45 PM LOTT 12:00 PM 12:45 PM My Grandma’s Cardigan 11:00 AM 11:45 AM The Old Fashioneds (duo)
Blooming Grounds 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM Gregg Hall 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM Amanda Grace 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM Seasaw 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Savanah Smith 11:45 PM - 12:30 PM Elsa Va 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Noah Short
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APRIL 24 AND APRIL 25
$10 FOR SINGLE NIGHT ENTRY BOTH FRI. AND SAT. Included for MWMF Pass Holders SATURDAY 1:00 PM - 5:45 PM FREE ENTRY Ticketed 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO 1 PM - 3 PM SATURDAY
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15 music workshops saturday • april 25
How to Promote a Gig - Masonic Theater - 4.25 - 3:15 PM Former Red House Records publicist Ellen Stanley offers a step-by-step guide for getting the word out about your show and building your fan base.
Copyrights and Publishing - Winona Arts Center - 4.25 - 12:45 PM Kevin Bowe has written songs on 3 platinum albums, working with people from Paul Westerberg to Etta James and Joe Cocker. His songs have been used on “The Sopranos” and several major motion pictures. He can explain every which way the money goes, from publishing deals to performance royalties and film/tv sync fees.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Making it as a Musician in the 21st Century - Masonic Theater - 4.25 - 12:45 PM Minneapolis-based Music Lab instructors Julie and Andrew Thoreen (Har-di-Har) will lead a panel including Peter Miller (We Are The Willows) and J.E. Sunde in discussing the challenges and opportunities that go along with pursuing a career in music given the current economic and creative climate.
Recording - Winona Arts Center - 4.25 - 11:30 AM Kevin Bowe owns his own studio in Minneapolis and is a program chair at the Institute of Production and Recording. He’s worked with Paul Westerberg and The Replacements, Communist Daughter, and Alison Scott. He has also worked on hundreds of tracks for film and TV. Hear about everything from pre-production, tracking and mixing to the real nerd stuff like mic pre’s and plug ins.
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101 W. 2nd Winona 452-6080 www.instywinona.com Order online any time or contact the Box Office: Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm (May 12–July 31) 507-457-1715 • PAGETHEATRE.ORG 19 Ali & The Scoundrels Thurs. 4/23 – 10:30pm The Eagles Club (18+) R&B, Soul, Dance Rock – Saint Paul, MN Strong female vocals, sweet harmonies, & screaming horns merge classic R&B with modern sensibilities in this 9-piece indie soul act consisting entirely of Saint Mary’s University grads making their third straight MWMF appearance.
American Scarecrows Sat. 4/25 - 7:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Roots Rock, Folk-Rock, Americana - Minneapolis, MN Earnest trio featuring members of more metallic and Warped Tour-friendly acts Dropping Daylight and Somerset. Polished, radio-friendly jangle-rock, country-rock and rowdy Gaslight Anthem-style garage-rock.
Bad Bad Hats Sat. 4/25 – 10:00pm Wesley UMC (All Ages) Indie-Folk, Alternative Pop – Minneapolis, MN Upbeat and clever songwriting featuring handclaps, kazoo solos, and terrifically warm & whimsical vocals. City Pages writes, “Kerry Alexander has voice like cotton candy: light and airy, imperfectly shaped, and filled with sweet pockets of sugar.”
Gabe Barnett & The Big House Rounders Sat. 4/25 – 6:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Folk, Americana, Roots – Minneapolis, MN A lively, down-home folk singer with a theatrical stage presence and a rascally entourage of washboard, trumpet, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, & string bass players. Witty lyrics abound, and when this act gets going, they whip bluegrass-y blues jams to a froth. batteryboy Sat. 4/25 – 9:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Chamber-pop, Orchestral, Indie-Folk – Minneapolis, MN Heady and pretty string arrangements set a feel-good, floating aura that is comfortably grounded by heart-over-head vocals graced in sweet harmonies & anchored with kempt percussion. Lofty & sincere lyrical lines slide over the sweetly-sad string slips that will keep them in your inner ear for the next year and more. 20 Beet Root Stew Sat. 4/25 – 9:00pm The Eagles Club (18+) Alternative Bluegrass, Roots – Winona, MN 6-piece jam grass act, and perennial Winona institution, that will be serving up danceable originals & traditionals for a lively celebration at their sixth consecutive performance at MWMF.
Between Two Bluffs Sat. 4/25 – 6:00pm VFW (21+) Folk, Bluegrass – Winona, MN Old time revival trio that formed last fall and is making their debut appearance at MWMF. Musicians Tanner Brethorst, Mike Bird, & RaeNelle Ostberg come from different musical backgrounds, but together they play anything from old fiddle tunes to traditional numbers with their own twist.
Black-Eyed Snakes Thurs. 4/23 – Midnight Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Blues, Rock, – Duluth, MN “Look to a place where LOW, The Fall, and Willie Dixon all have something to say to one another. Then dance, fool.” That’s how Spin Magazine’s Andrew Beaujon referred to them. A genre- bending, beat-thwacking, voice-distorting electric blues band fronted by LOW’s Alan Sparhawk.
Black Market Brass Fri. 4/24 – Midnight Broken World Records (back room) (21+) Funk, Afrobeat, Brass Band – Minneapolis, MN Drums & horns of all kinds crowd the stage at this 10-piece’s shows. Funk guitar scratches, horn line blasts, trumpet riffs fill the air with a sound smuggled in from somewhere much warmer than here. The congas & bass settle into a groove and let the horn players take turns at making the crowd roar in amazement. Bring your dancing shoes!
Black River Revue Fri. 4/24 – 10:30pm The Eagles Club (18+) Alternative Bluegrass, Folk – Duluth, MN / Superior, WI Fun loving 6-piece founded in 2010 that plays a foot-stompin’ mixture of folk, rock and string-band music.
21 22 Kelly Blau Fri. 4/24 – Noon The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages) Jazz – Winona, MN Lead guitar player for local Americana band Jaybone Bell & Restless Light whose solo sessions tend toward his trained jazz guitar roots, inspired by John Scofield, Wes Montgomery, & Julian Lage.
Bones, Jugs, N Harmony Sat. 4/25 – 1:00pm Wesley UMC (All Ages) Sat. 4/25 – 4:30pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Jug Band, Calypso, Ragtime – Urbana, IL / Champaign, IL Xylophones, kazoos, resonator guitars, clarinets, and, of course, bones & jugs — this quartet uses an outrageous array of instruments to create a 21st century throwback to 1920’s ragtime with a new-agey jug band twist. They’ve even been known to pay homage to their namesake with the 90s-rap-style dance hit, Wiggle Ya Bones. Jug Band Hokum, a film featuring the band will be previewed before their performance at the Arts Center.
Botzy Sat. 4/25 – 7:15pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+) Alternative Hip-Hop – Minneapolis, MN Hyphy beats and a devil-may-care delivery dominate this reformed ska-rapper’s songs. A hard working member of the Polkadot Mayhem collective, Botzy is a constant collaborator whose banging party tracks feature tongue-in-cheek rhymes that are intermixed with jazzy tunes & earnest lyrics about old love & self destruction.
Kevin Bowe & The Okemah Prophets Fri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Roots-Rock, Americana, Garage-Rock – Minneapolis, MN Seasoned rock veteran Kevin Bowe trades barbs with a who’s who of Twin Cities (and beyond) music legends. From Etta James to Paul Westerberg, he has sung and recorded with or for an eclectic bunch. His crack 3-piece band likes to play them loud and as No Depression claims, ride “a sturdy cross between Tom Petty and Band Of Horses.”
23 Brass Messengers Sat. 4/25 – 8:00pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages) Brass, Funk, Klezmer - Minneapolis, MN Always brassy & never brash, they’ve been performing foot- stomping, dance-your-heart-out music for years. Imagine a jazzed-up version of a parade band, playing everything from hard-swinging tunes reminiscent of a New Orleans street group to the orchestral woodwind whirls of a klezmer ensemble. Just when you think you’ve settled in, you may even hear a tuba break out into the opening riff of Black Sabbath’s War Pigs.
Breakaway Sat. 4/25 – 9:30pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+) Electronic, Witch House, Neo-Folk – Minneapolis, MN Experimental solo electronic project that blends dark wave and synthpop over agressive beats to create a digital landscape rife with detail and sonic stimulation that expertly showcases Winona native Joe Kujawa’s infectious intensity, impressive falsetto and operatic delivery.
Chastity Brown Thurs. 4/23 – 9:30pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages) Neo-Soul, Blues, Roots - Minneapolis, MN Rooted in gospel & soul, country & blues, Chastity is a 2013 alum of MWMF. This multi-instrumentalist — guitar, piano, banjo, saxophone — with four albums under her belt (& a fifth due out this spring) has also made a name for herself in Europe, where she toured again earlier this year.
Pieta Brown Thurs. 4/23 – 8:00pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages) Folk-Blues, Roots - Iowa City, IA Red House Records artist and daughter of Grammy-nominated folk/bluesman Greg Brown, Pieta’s languid, ethereal vocal delivery has weathered numerous comparisons to such singers as the Cowboy Junkies’ Margo Timmins. Her latest release, “Paradise Outlaw”, was recorded at Justin Vernon’s April Base studio in Wisconsin.
24 The Cavewives Fri. 4/24 – 11:00pm VFW (21+) Psych-Rock, Blues Rock, Alternative Rock - Milwaukee, WI With rousing wails & soulful theatrics, frontman Michael Marten’s versatile vocals, along with some impressive jangly guitar work, lead the way in this polished four-piece’s audacious fusion of blues rock, 60s psychedelia, and 80s glam. The result is an idiosyncratic form of alternative rock.
Circle of Heat Sat. 4/25 – Midnight VFW (21+) Jazz-Rock Fusion, Funk, Jam Band - Minneapolis, MN Technically skilled quartet that creates a fusion of prog rock beat and jazz-style rock improvisation with a blues backbone and clean vocal harmonies.
Click Track Sat. 4/25 – 4:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+) Indie-Rock – La Crosse, WI & Winona, MN Catchy, exuberant, and hard-rocking power pop trio with elements of Britpop and electronic dance that’s sure to animate any crowd.
Communist Daughter Fri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages) Indie-Folk, Indie-Rock – Saint Paul, MN Brilliantly honest and autobiographical storytelling provided by the troubled past of frontman Johnny Solomon that is carried along by smart arrangements & tactful musicianship and articulated through smooth male/female vocals which tell the sad-but-sometimes-hopeful stories of lost love & closed doors.
Corpse Reviver Thurs. 4/23 – 11:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+) Roots, Folk, Acoustic, Old-Time – Minneapolis, MN Accomplished duo of lively folk musicians that pay tribute to songs from Harry Smith’s storied and influential 1952 compilation, The Anthology of American Folk Music.
25 The Counterfactuals Sat. 4/25 – 9:00pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages) Alt-Pop, Indie-Rock, Americana – Northfield, MN For an act named after the psychological condition of ruminating on the perennial What If?, this 4-piece is cohesive, clear, & catchy -- remarkable, as it is primarily composed of philosophy professors. Their songs buzz with indie-rock energy, are saturated with a heavy dose of Americana, & are peppered with layered lyrics that may suggest the presence of some of the alternative realities we’ll never live.
Christopher the Conquered Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Folk, Jazz, Pop - Des Moines, Iowa A cross fertilization of Randy Newman, Jonathon Richman, and Jeff Buckley, Maximum Ames Records founder Chris Ford approaches the singer-songwriter mode with directness, humor, and satire. Expect a rock and roll attitude, informed by the American Songbook Tradition and resulting in soulful pop songs.
Eddie Danger Fri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Sat. 4/25 – 4:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (patio) (21+) Cosmic Country-folk – Madison, WI An award-winning singer/songwriter, playwright, multi- instrumentalist, wedding officiant, story teller, & festival organizer. Eddie Live-loop-samples 4-part vocal harmonies plus the guitar, didgeridoo, piano, pump organ, flutes, sax, various percussion, and ukulele. He also will lead the workshop/ networking session for North Light Songwriters’ Showcase.
Eddie Danger & Doctor Bob Sat. 4/25 – 2:15pm Wesley UMC (All Ages) Puppetry – Madison, WI & Winona, MN Seafaring Songs & Puppets transport the audience to the decks of ancient ships in a series of sea songs and shanties with live marionette puppetry.
26 The Dang Ol’ Tri’ ole Sat. 4/25 – 7:30 PM VFW (21+) Folk, Old-Time, Bluegrass, Jazz – St. Paul, MN A multi-genre acoustic group, writing enticing original music and re-adapting classic rock and country pieces. With diverse musical influences, the Tri’ole plays a bit of everything. 4-part vocal harmonies and humored banter keep the audience drawn to the stage.
Dirt Road Ramblers Fri. 4/24 – 4:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Country, Roots, Americana – Minneapolis, MN Country-roots pioneers with roots in the soil of America and a wayfaring spirit recognizable in the narrative pilgrimages – from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Nashville, Tennessee to roads unnamed and unknown. The band showcases songs with traditional, classic sounds, influenced by the likes of hard work, whiskey, and women.
DJ Abilities Sat. 4/25 – Midnight Broken World Records (back room) (21+) Alternative Hip-Hop, Electronic Dance Music – Saint Paul, MN Born Gregory “Maxx” Keltgen, DJ Abilities is an underground hip hop producer and DJ affiliated with Rhymesayers Entertainment. Well-known in the Midwest for being one of the best battle DJs in the local scene, this scratch master has twice taken the crown at the DMC Regional Championships. Look for some insatiable grooves on the turn tables to meltdown the end of the fest.
Gabriel Douglas Fri. 4/24 – 6:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic, Blues, Americana – Minneapolis, MN 4onthefloor frontman has a soulful, gritty voice that anchors every song. Strong and deep, it soars over the acoustic singer- songwriter’s strummings and melts listener’s hearts. His earnest lyrics share tales of regret, desire, and brokeness with fierce energy.
27 Driftwood Bones Fri. 4/24 – 8:00pm Wesley UMC Alternative-Folk, Folk-Rock – Winona, MN Charming and magnetic quartet of young Winona natives that perform refreshingly original folk-rock compositions that feature ukulele, piano, and dueling male-female vocals.
The Ericksons Thurs. 4/23 – 6:30pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages) Electro-Pop, Indie-Folk - Minneapolis, MN Sisters Bethany & Jennifer return to the Masonic Temple where they made their MWMF debut in 2013. Since then these La Crosse natives have added ambient & electronic sounds, and a more beat-driven approach, to their deep folk influences. The result is a mystical window through which their ethereal vocal harmonies really shine.
Farewell Milwaukee Fri. 4/24 – 10:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Alt-Country, Americana, Folk-Rock – Minneapolis, MN Gorgeous, youthful two- and three-part vocal harmonies backed by lulling acoustic guitar, as well as touches of twangy electric guitar, weepy pedal steel, sultry piano, and whirling organs.
The Fattenin’ Frogs Thurs. 4/23 – Midnight Eagles Club (18+) Roots-Rock Revival, Americana Rock – Minneapolis, MN With a style developed by mixing blues, country, folk, R&B, gospel, bluegrass, and jazz from the first half of the 20th century, The Fattenin’ Frogs aim to help bring rock music back to its roots.
The Federales Thurs. 4/23 – 8:00pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+) Alt-Country, Honky-Tonk, Roots-Rock - Minneapolis, MN They took their name from their favorite Townes Van Zandt song, these six Twin Cities natives with a taste for country and folk music came together and started playing in 2012. Their guitar- driven, pedal steel-soaked sound is cut with close harmonies and plenty of whiskey.
28 Paul Fonfara Sat. 4/25 – 6:00pm The Eagles Club (18+) Baroque Americana - Minneapolis, MN Multi-instrumentalist frontman of The Painted Saints that layers guitar, clarinet, strings, an archaic Colombian squeezebox, and whistles into a self-described “spaghetti western-heroin-klezmer- chamber country-gutter blues-dirge motown.”
Fort Wilson Riot Fri. 4/24 - 9:30pm Wesley UMC (All Ages) Indie-Pop, Electronic, Trip-Hop - Minneapolis, MN Experimental duo of Amy Hager and Jacob Mullis that marries pristine vocal harmonies to jarring electro-garage-pop while blurs boundaries and immersing the listener in hypnotic waves from some sunset alien shore. From the crashing guitars and keys, to the blasting uplift of trumpet and harmonica lines to the dancing thump of electronic drums, this act is an energy that grabs a hold of you and takes you on a journey.
France Camp Fri. 4/24 – 12:15am / After Midnight VFW (21+) Punk, Post-Hardcore, Surf Rock – Minneapolis, MN Scorching indie rock led by lead guitarist Jay Simonson, who with his band carve a sound that borrows a wide range of elements from surf rock to blues and punk.
“Gaslight” Variety Show Winners Sat. 4/25 – 3:15pm Wesley UMC (All Ages) Variety – Winona, MN Highlights & winners from the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota student talent & variety show sponsored by the senior class, which has been a musical tradition on campus every spring since 1963.
29 General B & The Wiz Fri. 4/24 – 8:00pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+) Blues Rock, Alt-Rock – Saint Paul, MN By stretching cleverly innovative rock to different ends of the sonic spectrum, this adventurous quintet are constantly elaborating their sound to provide a new twist on indie-blues and psych-rock with dramatic theatrics & a songwriting prowess that will jump out & rattle your cage.
Gloom Balloon Sat. 4/25 - 11:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+) Psychedelic Dance, Electro-Pop, Chamber-Pop – Des Moines, IA Hailed by Paste Magazine in 2014 as one of the “12 Iowa Bands You Need to Listen to Now.”An unforgettable foray into noise being beautiful, a warm blend of loops, synth, & drum machines, master-minded by Patrick Tape Fleming (of Poison Control Center), a performance piece, of synched screen projections and raw beats .
Eli Glor Thurs. 4/23 – 6:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+) Blues, Folk, Rock – Winona, MN Longtime Winona performer & patron re-interprets traditional blues gems along with eclectic, guitar-driven originals stuck somewhere in the 1930’s...but mashed up with modern rural folk.
Amanda Grace Sat. 4/25 – 5:45pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages) Alternative Pop-Rock, Soft Rock – Winona, MN Thoughtful and contemplative singer, songwriter, and pianist with beguiling vocals and intimate, confessional lyrics. In a world where positivity can go a long way, she’s got plenty to spare.
Gravy Train Fri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+) Alternative Bluegrass, Folk – Winona, MN Ambitious group of WSU students with divergent musical backgrounds that share a love for bluegrass & river music who produce a foot-stompin’ folk-rock sound, complete with sing- alongs, strummin’ strings, & more energy than you can imagine. 30 Jacob Grippen Fri. 4/24 - 11:00am The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages) Acoustic, Indie-Folk – Winona, MN Versatile and talented vocalist performing his version of acoustic folk-pop around the Coulee/Driftless Region since 2006.
Gregg “Cheech” Hall Sat.. 4/25 - 5:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (patio) (21+) Sat. 4/25 – 7:00pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages) Country-Rock – La Crosse, WI Slide guitarist of the White Iron Band, and formally of the Smokin’ Bandits, “Cheech” gets back to his country lifestyle roots and backwoods upbringing in his solo set.
Har-di-Har Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages) Psych-Folk, Indie-Rock, Dream-Pop – Minneapolis, MN Familial, yet strangely enchanting orchestrations with strong melodies and complex harmonies from multi-instrumental acoustic duo Julie and Andrew Thoreen, who are making their third straight appearance at MWMF.
The Heavy Set Sat. 4/25 – 10:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Alt-Country, Blues-Rock – Minneapolis, MN (+ Rochester & Winona) Prolific singer / songwriter (and Winona-to-Minneapolis transplant) Jake Ilika’s well-cultivated compositions shine with gentle vocals, lap steel guitar, and an experienced backing band.
Noah James Hittner Fri. 4/24 – 4:30pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages) Folk-Rock, New Age - Fountain City, WI Influenced by everything from folk rock to hip-hop, Hittner’s music aims to inspire the mind and warms the heart with a collage of genre-slashing acousti-tronic rhythms, melodies and vocals that beg listeners to feel something.
31 Ryan Holweger Fri. 4/24 – 7:00pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages) Alt-Country - Minneapolis, MN Cold winters and late nights surround the poetic cadence and clean acoustic guitar-work of Ryan Holweger, singer and primary songwriter for Western Fifth, that seeps into your skin with a candle-light warmth.
Hurricane Harold Sat. 4/25 – 7:30pm The Eagles Club (18+) Blues, Roots – Saint Paul, MN “East meets west blues” harmonica player that takes risks in country blues, sounding old & new at the same time.
Ignite Sat. 4/25 – 11:45 PM Broken World Records (back room) (21+) Dance Troupe - Winona, MN Movement performance by local artists using their bodies and light to create fiber optic magic.
Ilika/Ward Duo Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Alt-Country, Folk, Blues - Minneapolis, MN Formerly known as Tour Funk, Jake Ilika (guitars, pedal steel) and Joel Ward (piano, guitar) are both founding members of the Northwoods Band and have been playing music together for over a decade. Their accessible original tunes explore topics like heartache and hard times.
Jaybone Bell & Restless Light Fri. 4/24 - 6:00pm Winona Arts Center - Jaybone Bell Sat. 4/25 – 10:30pm The Eagles Club (18+) Folk-Rock, Americana – Winona, MN Led by songwriter Jason Ziebell, this Winona based collective melds melodic folk song craft with runaway freight-train arrangements to create jubilant performances that feed on spontaneity & breathe pure soul.
32 Brian Just Band Sat. 4/25 – 7:30pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Baroque Folk, Chamber-Pop, Roots-Rock – Minneapolis, MN Songwriter Brian Just and company play expertly crafted pastoral rock grooves with driving bass, jangling guitar, shakers, organs, hand claps, trumpets, and flutes! Harmonies thicker than milkshakes coat exciting rock songs and folky jams, and the band’s seven talented musicians bring musical depth and texture to every song.
Jug Band Hokum: a film by Jack Norton Sat. 4/25 – 3:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Film Preview and Q & A - Minneapolis, MN Emmy award winner Jack Norton will give MWMF a sneak preview of his upcoming film, Jug Band Hokum, which follows the whimsical lives of three jug bands as they prepare to compete in a Battle of the Jug Bands Contest, including Bones Jugs N Harmony, who will perform immediately following.
Karl B & The Soul Surgeons Fri. 4/24 – 6:30pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+) Funk, Jazz-Rock Fusion, Jam Band, Jazz - Saint Paul, MN Talented, inventive, and versatile instrumental jazz-rock fusion quartet based out of the Twin Cities that includes founding members of beloved, but now defunct Winona dance-rock act Apartment 4.
Chris Kendall Sat. 4/25 – 3:00pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages) Folk, Bluegrass – Winona, MN Prolific, local song-writer with songs covered by Manfort, Buffalo Gals and Schwa. You can hear and understand the words and know that the songs are about local characters, the river, and farming.
33 34 35 Rachel Kilgour Fri. 4/24 – 4:45pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages) Fri. 4/24 – 6:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Indie-Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic – Duluth, MN Versatile, fragile and sweet vocals layered with gorgeous finger- picking on songs reflecting about dreams of true love. With an unassuming yet gripping stage presence, this memorable performer can also get angry and powerful on songs about broken American dreams and poverty.
Jack Klatt Thurs. 4/23 – 10:00pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+) Blues, Roots, Country-Blues – Minneapolis, MN Entertains with his boisterous finger-picking style and whiskey worn voice while continuing in the troubadour tradition of folks like Utah Philips, Blind Willie McTell, & Townes Van Zandt.
Koo Koo Kanga Roo Sat. 4/25 – 7:30pm Wesley UMC (All Ages) Dance, Electronic, Hip-Hop – Minneapolis, MN Get sweaty with interactive, choreographed dance moves and zany sing-alongs about unicorns, dinosaurs and friendship bracelets from Winona’s favorite high energy, dance-party duo.
Chris Koza Sat. 4/25 – 6:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Indie-Pop, Indie-Rock, Americana – Minneapolis, MN A cornerstone of indie-folk band Rogue Valley, Chris Koza, continues to articulate his imagery-laden mindscape through his solo work with uplifted yet poignant vocals, crisp guitar work, and a warm harmonica buzz.
Land of Blood and Sunshine Sat. 4/25 – 9:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Psychedelic Garage Pop – Marshalltown, IA Hailed by Paste Magazine in 2014 as one of the “12 Iowa Bands You Need to Listen to Now,” this 7-piece collective’s falsetto-ized, muddied-over group vocals take traditional psych rock in an mysterious new direction that is both hypnotic and very catchy.
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Frankie Lee Fri. 4/24 – Midnight Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Fri. 4/24 – 6:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Americana, Alt-Country – Minneapolis, MN Once recognized most for supporting Molly Maher and Erik Koskinen, 2014 was a break out year for Frankie Lee. He claimed City Pages Songwriter of the Year honors on the heels of multiple accolades for his 2013 laid-back alt-country EP, Middle West. Expect a talented backing band to shine up those rootsy tales of the Midwest.
Lydia Liza Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Alt-Folk, Pop-Rock – Saint Paul, MN Passionate & impressive young musician, darkly sophisticated jazz and Latin inspired folk-rock. Energetic & charismatic singer- songwriter, guitarist, and all around rising star.
LOTT Sat. 4/25 – 1:00pm The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages) Chamber-Pop, Expiramental, Classical – Minneapolis, MN The Romantic Period of classical music is the core inspiration for LOTT’s compositions. She explores the range on her violin by utilizing a looping pedal and similar techniques employed by looping violinist pioneers, Andrew Bird, Kishi Bashi, & Owen Pallet.
38 Loud Nerves Fri. 4/24 – 8:30pm VFW (21+) Noise Rock, Punk, Hardcore - Saint Paul, MN This trio is loud, artsy, driving, & dynamic. Matt Semke & Jason Zaborowski used to play in Straight To Your Brain, a prolific Winona punk rock band. Zabby also runs Big Action Records, which specializes in garage/punk rock releases & also began in Winona.
Love Nocturnal Fri. 4/24 – 5:45pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+) Americana, Soul-Folk Fusion - Minneapolis, MN A new music fusion project with the pulse of Americana and a spirit that spans genres and cultures. Grounded in the vocal harmonies of songwriters Renée Copeland & Kalen Rainbow Keir, it’s a little dark, a little sensitive, and very soulful.
Nick Maas Fri. 4/24 – 7:00pm Wesley UMC (All Ages) Brit Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock - La Crosse, WI Solo project from polished former Neon frontman that showcases his songwriting prowess, skillful guitar playing, and uncanny knack for irresistible melodic hooks.
Jake Manders Sat. 4/25 – 4:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Acoustic Folk, Singer-Songwriter – Minneapolis, MN In addition to playing in alt-bluegrass group The Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins, Manders is also a raconteur with tunes ranging from partner-swinging, foot-stomping jams to mournful ballads. His storytelling lyrics, strumming, flat-picking and harmonica are sometimes accompanied by Gretta Huntsigner’s fiddle and harmonies.
39 The Miami Dolphins Sat. 4/25 – 5:15pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+) Noise-Pop, Surf-Punk, Experimental Rock – Minneapolis, MN Spastic quartet that throw together a jarring tangle of sounds – and somehow hit the sweet spot between tuneful pop and arty noise. Like a kindergarten class on an extreme sugar high, their set is a bristling cacophony of tunes that barely break the two-minute barrier.
Lucy Michelle featuring Chris Koza & John Munson Sat. 4/25 – 9:30pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages) Indie-Folk, Indie-Pop – Minneapolis, MN It’s almost hard to believe this songstress is still tiptoeing -- foot- stomping, really -- through her twenties. Her work pays dues to legendary songwriters while never approaching imitation, moving effortlessly from classic R&B grooves and the country- surf styles of West Coast songwriters to the sultry swing of the chanteuses who brought jazz to the masses.
Midwest Paul Cook Fri. 4/24 – 1:00pm The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages) Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Eagles Club (18+) Blues, Roots – Minneapolis, MN A 331 Club regular and an engineer who has worked on albums by other roots acts like Gabe Barnett and The Poor Nobodys, this bluesman has been turning heads with his darker approach to hard time songs and effortless balance of warmth and spontaneity.
Mother Banjo Sat. 4/26 – 6:00pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages) Folk, Americana - Minneapolis, MN Songwriter, singer, and banjo player Ellen Stanley mixes original Americana with traditional folk and gospel music. An outstanding poet and an engaging performer, Stanley is also the Executive Director of the Minnesota Music Coalition.
40 MR NASTI Thurs. 4/23 – 6:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Electro-Pop, Psychedelic Dance, Indie-Rock - Fairfield, IA This Maximum Ames recording artist combines an aural kaleidoscope of synth sounds & beats mixed with acoustic instrumentation to create soulful indie pop; augmented by a top notch light show & poignent original film projections. Despite danceable, hooky beats, it’s ultimately the confessional lyrics that give the music its genuine emotional wallop.
The Multiple Cat Sat. 4/25 – 6:30pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+) Indie-Pop – Davenport, IA Complex, catchy, and jangly indie-pop studio project started in the mid-90s by Patrick Stolley, Daytrotter.com engineer and studio rat. Influences include Wire, Pink Floyd, and Brian Eno.
Mike Munson Thurs. 4/23 – 9:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+) Sat. 4/25 – 7:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (back patio) (21+) Blues, Roots – Winona, MN Rooted in blues, Munson fills the stage with a fluid combination of skilled finger picking and masterful slide guitar. Influenced by the likes of John Lee Hooker and Mississippi John Hurt, his organic original songs tell raw stories of work, travel and loss.
My Grandma’s Cardigan Sat. 4/25 – Noon The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages) Folk, Roots - Winona, MN A three piece folk band with lush vocal harmonies and a bright layering of banjo, guitar, and mandolin, this trio’s warm and inviting sound is simple enough to sing along with, but compelling enough not to.
41 North Light Songwriters’ Showcase at the Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Fri. 4/24 – 9:00pm (Eddie Danger, Nicole Rae, Mike Munson) Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm (Christopher the Conquered, Lydia Liza, J.E. Sunde) Fri. 4/24 – 6:00pm (Frankie Lee, Jaybone Bell, Rachel Kilgour) A gathering of nine accomplished songwriters from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa playing three sets in round robin style while premiering new material written during a day-long networking session held in conjunction with the festival. Join us in the intimate confines of the Arts Center for a memorable evening of song-craft.
The Old Fashioneds (duo) Sat. 4/25 – 11:00am The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages) Jazz, Blues – Winona, MN Guitarist Mike Munson & vocalist Sarah Johnson aim to soothe your weary soul with old time jazz and torch songs, bringing a sultry, dulcet mix, at once mellow and frolicsome.
Charlie Parr Thurs. 4/23 – Midnight Broken World Records (back room) (21+) Blues, Gospel, Bluegrass, Folk – Duluth, MN Parr’s heartfelt and plaintive original folk blues and traditional spirituals don’t strive for authenticity: They are authentic. His 2013 album, Barnswallow, was recorded at the Winona Arts Center & was described by City Pages as a “triumphant return to his roots.”
The People Brothers Band Fri. 4/24 – 10:00pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+) R&B, Soul, Jam Band, Dance Rock – Madison, WI Eight-piece rhythm & soul powerhouse featuring an eclectic blend of original jams & conscious lyrics, along with diverse self-tailored cover tunes guaranteed to keep the crowd at Broken World moving and grooving.
42 Pill Hill Fri. 4/24 – Midnight The Eagles Club (18+) Americana, Roots Rock – Saint Paul, MN When these veteran players take the stage fuzzy, rolling guitar licks and tightly grooving drums and bass swell into choruses with harmonies and roaring guitars that crash like waves. Although this act, featuring razor sharp lead guitarists Ben Glaros and Jacques Wait, proudly claim the descriptor “twangy”, they play guitar-driven rock, not country or folk rock.
Porcupine Thurs. 4/23 – 9:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Alt-Rock, Post-Punk, Shoegaze, Indie-Rock - La Crosse, WI Making their sixth straight MWMF appearance, this tight power trio led by singer & guitarist Casey Virock recently recorded with acclaimed engineer Steve Albini. Their songs display an acrobatic ability to combine elements from 70’s classic rock, 60’s British psychedelica, and 80’s & 90’s alternative rock while retaining an unpredictable freshness.
Rank Strangers Thurs. 4/23 – 7:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Alternative Rock, Garage-Rock, Lo-Fi – Minneapolis, MN Founded in 1990 & fronted by Albatross Studio engineer / producer Mike Wisti, this inventive trio has cultivated a canon of catchy, but punchy compositions that are definitely worth geeking out over, especially since many of them feature obtuse titles and wry lyrics. By mixing defiant lo-fi clang with taut jangling guitars, these mainstays’ arrangements also cover a lot of uncharted territory.
Rat Pit Sat. 4/25 – 9:00pm VFW (21+) Alternative Rock – Saint Paul, MN Conceived in the back of a ’98 Saturn SL4, this four-piece is bringing three-part harmonies, catchy melodies, and danceable grooves to their third straight MWMF for songs that combine slacker pop and psychedelic rock with the energy of a 19th century underground cellar party.
43 Reina Del Cid Thurs. 4/23 – 9:00pm The Eagles Club (18+) Folk-Rock - Minneapolis, MN Reina’s vocals are sweet as a summer’s day, and together with her band of virtuosos (which includes talented flat picker Toni Lindgren), she delivers a spirited folk rock set with the spot- on luster of a veteran artist. Described by the Star Tribune as “Infectiously folksy and fiendishly fun.”
Riflebird Sat. 4/25 – 7:30pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages) Chamber-Pop, Indie-Rock – Winona, MN Five-piece, sister-fronted indie act with driving melodies and tender harmonies; featuring keyboards, french horn and trumpet. Remember to give them the keys to the Lincoln Town Car. They’re tired of waiting for you at home.
Ruben Fri. 4/24 – 11:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+) Rock ‘n Roll, R&B, Blues – Stillwater, MN Making their sixth straight MWMF appearance, this close-knit collective combines the fundamentals of rock ‘n roll and soul with complex & sophisticated instrumental arrangements and 4 part vocal harmonies.
Joey Ryan Fri. 4/24 – 5:45pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages) Indie-Pop – Minneapolis, MN The eponymous singer-songwriter of Joey Ryan & the Inks will showcase his crystal-clear, bittersweet vocals while reinterpreting his band’s unique brand of catchy, sunshine-soaked pop tunes in this rare solo outing.
Seasaw Sat. 4/25 – 4:30pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages) Folk-Pop – Madison, WI A charming duo that tickles bone-deep with a subtle simplicity, the string and vocal driven core of their work is fleshed out by a variety of percussion, odd instruments, & smart lyrical intent that is delivered with potency and sweetly fuzzy articulation. 44 45 We are proud to support the Mid West Music Fest.
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Sharrows Fri. 4/24 – 7:15pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+) Roots Rock, Americana – Madison, WI A distinct roots rock quintet with haunting cello lines throughout. Their latest EP, Days of Yore, was recorded Summer 2014 at the home studio of the North Mississippi All-Stars in Coldwater, Mississippi.
Noah Short Sat. 4/25 – 10:30am Blooming Grounds (All Ages) Experimental, Folk, Pop, Jazz – Winona, MN A seasoned songwriter and multi-instrumentalist also known as Mista Clue that has a keen knack for catchy tunes. Much like the canvasses he paints, his music stands out through the layering of clean acoustic guitar, complex lyrics, rich vocal melodies and the use of a variety of instruments.
Jay Simonson Sat. 4/25 – 8:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+) Lo-Fi, Indie-Rock, Psych-Pop – Minneapolis, MN Solo effort from the lead instigator of the band France Camp. His 2014 release “Free Trash” is an understated and under-rated lo-fi gem complete with cascading psych guitar and full of fresh hooks and catchy lyrics.
The Slamming Doors Fri. 4/24 – 7:00pm VFW (21+) Alt-Country, Roots Rock, Americana, Jam Band – Duluth, MN An eclectic mix of thoughtful lyrics, rocksteady drum beats, pounding rhythms and articulate leads, this 6-piece’s sound meshes jam band dynamics with a southern rock soul. 48 Small Town Anthem Thurs. 4/23 – 7:30pm The Eagles Club (18+) Roots Rock, Folk Rock - Minneapolis, MN Founded in small town Redwood Falls, MN by twin brothers in 2008, this quartet takes rock music and mixes it with reggae, funk, blues and folk to create an original, groovy sound with a driving pulse.
Savannah Smith Sat. 4/25 – 1:00pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages) Singer-Songwriter, Ukulele – Minneapolis, MN Ukulele-slinging, jazz-informed vocalist, originally from Eau Claire, WI, that displays a natural talent for lyrical density that raises her simple melodies.
Southside Desire Sat. 4/25 – Midnight Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) R&B, Soul – Minneapolis, MN Angelic four-part harmonies ride under heated croons at their third straight MWMF, bringing neo-soul to a new standard with a wall of golden, femme-fronted voices and a thick, unstoppable groove.
Stereo Confession Sat. 4/25 – 8:45pm Wesley UMC (All Ages) Surf-Rock, Post-Punk, Shoegaze – Minneapolis, MN Unrelenting, uncompromising, coming-of-age rock ‘n’roll scrawled out on a notebook among doodles of skateboards, punks, and reckless ambition. Their late 2014 album, No Coast, has grabbed the attention of Twin Cities taste makers, as well as this quintet’s high school teachers.
Brooks Strause Fri. 4/24 – 6:00pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages) Singer-Songwriter, Blues, Folk – Iowa City, IA Poignant, throaty, whiskey-dreg vocals help the thoughtful, story-driven lyrics punch through the layers of well-arranged instruments that blanket the listener in silver-lining feel-goods.
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51 J.E. Sunde Fri. 4/24 – 6:00pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages) Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Indie-Folk, Chamber-Pop – Minneapolis, MN Jon Sunde, lead vocalist and songwriter for Eau Claire power- house The Daredevil Christopher Wright, had a back catalogue of tunes that never made it into the band’s repertoire. With a shift more into his 60s and 70s influences, 2014’s Shapes That Kiss The Lips offer a familiar sound and his lofty voice in sepia tone.
Teenage Moods Sat. 4/25 – 8:45pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+) Surf, Garage-Rock, Lo-Fi – Minneapolis, MN Simple and slightly punky G-rated songs that are chock-full of stories about cats and bunnies and flowers, and revel in power chords and sugary pop hooks. Not too tough, not too twee--they hit that jangly sweet spot in the middle.
The Traveling Suitcase Thurs. 4/23 – 10:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+) Fri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Nicole Rae solo - Songwriter’s Showcase Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Garage Rock – Oshkosh, WI Unconventional & tightly-knit rock trio with an eclectic sound that can’t be pigeonholed. Their musical amalgamation slams listeners into a world of medicinal bass lines, teeth whitening guitar solos, & ecstatic songs that awaken our inner child. Singer & drummer Nicole Rae turns heads belting out gritty & bluesy vocal lines while banging her head between lyrics, with hair whipping in the air. All told, this energetic act is simply mesmerizing.
Turkey Creek Sat. 4/25 – 4:30pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages) Roots, Old-Time, Folk – Winona, MN Members of the Beef Slough Boys and Zephyr Valley String Band in a new string trio that features music with deep roots, plenty of heart and several members of the mandolin family.
52 Twins Sat. 4/25 – 10:15pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+) Garage Rock, Power Pop, Post-Punk – Waterloo, IA Irreverent band of misfit pop-rockers guided by the ghosts of Lennon & McCartney, Chilton & Bell and the Davies Brothers that create sublimely polished nuggets of pop, washed in old-school harmonies & falsettos, packed in back beat, and propelled by galloping guitars & sparkling arpeggios.
The Ultrasounds Fri. 4/24 – 9:45pm VFW (21+) Alternative, Post-Punk, Dream-Pop – Winona, MN Making their fourth consecutive MWMF appearance, this group of three small chicks & one awkwardly lanky local dude are determined purveyors of sludgy, garage dream-pop – highlighted by raw & noisy guitar-driven sounds contrasted by singer Megan Hanson’s melodic & bittersweet pixie-goth vocal delivery.
The Union Suits Sat. 4/25 – 10:30pm VFW (21+) Americana, Alt-Country, Outlaw Country – Minneapolis, MN The broken & brooding sort of original Midwestern country that finds its home on the bar stereo. Having been bred in Wisconsin and finding a home in the Twin Cities, the band’s 2014 full-length, Forward, is a handsome, wounded heart for your ears.
Elsa Va Sat. 4/25 – 11:45am Blooming Grounds (All Ages) Singer-Songwriter, Dream Pop – Sioux City, IA Groomed on the musical theatre stages of Winona, this singer- songwriter accompanies her unique vocal style with piano, guitar, accordion, and kick drum.
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Not for Pro t. For People.TM Valaska Fri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages) Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Indie-Folk – Chicago, IL True and solid indie-folk songs with the melancholic trimmings. Dave Valdez has captured intelligently written songs with a layer of comforting dust in his 2013 release, Natural Habitat. This is music that is lyrical & melodic, but easily memorable amongst over-saturated airwaves.
We Are The Willows Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages) Indie-Rock, Chamber-Pop – Minneapolis, MN Returning to a MWMF stage for the fourth time with their new 2014 album Picture [Portrait], based off of over 350 letters written to front-man Peter Miller’s grandmother from his grandfather during his tour in the South Pacific during WWII. This orchestral sextet spells indie-rock at its most beautiful and honest state.
Whale House Sat. 4/25 – 6:15 PM Wesley UMC (All Ages) Indie Rock, Rock – Eau Claire, WI Influenced by classic rock and 90’s alternative grunge, this three piece carves a unique blend of styles that combines the sonic exploration of psychedelic rock with the raw energy of punk.
The Weathered Heads Sat. 4/25 – 6:30pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages) Pop Rock, Jam Band – Winona, MN Charismatic 6-piece inspired by Dave Matthews & John Mayer with emotional vocals, jazz influenced improvisation, and vibrant pop melodies led by eponymous frontman Craig Weatherhead. Their first proper full-length studio album, The Sinner, was released with much fanfare this past February.
Austin Weatherhead Fri. 4/24 – 6:00pm Wesley UMC (All Ages) Pop, Acoustic – Winona, MN Confident and proficient 14 year old guitarist and pianist that performs both covers and originals.
56 57 The Wide Awakes Fri. 4/24 – 9:00 PM The Eagles Club (18+) Bluegrass, Folk, Roots - Winona, MN 5-piece good-time string band that will make you want to dance and sing along to their up-beat brand of bluegrass.
Toki Wright + Big Cats Fri. 4/24 – 11:00pm Wesley UMC (All Ages) Hip-Hop, Experimental Electronic, Soul - Minneapolis, MN Emcee, organizer, and educator Toki Wright blends soulful yet futuristic music with intelligent writing. Pangaea, his collaborative album with producer Big Cats, was released in 2014 to critical acclaim. Their polished live sets feature a progressive strain of hip-hop that owes as much to Flying Lotus’s free-form textures as it does to Yeezus-style aggro-rap.
Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers Fri. 4/24 – 6:00pm The Eagles Club (18+) Roots, Country, Vaudeville, Folk – Viroqua, WI Charming & adorable duo performing both original and traditional old-time fiddle tunes with tight harmonies, while bringing a light musical touch and a great sense of humor. Their newest album was recorded by veteran Minneapolis engineer Tom Herbers on analog one-inch tape in a 125-year-old chapel.
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507-452-2712 Monday through Saturday 10am - 3pm 115 East 3rd 78 E 4th St Winona, MN Winona, MN 507-452-2761
66 67 68 The Winona Eagles Aeries 1243 is a Proud sponsor of Mid West Music Fest 2015
thurSday, april 23rd, eagleS Club sponsored by HBC 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ...... Small Town Anthem 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm ...... Reina del Cid 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm ...... Ali and the Scoundrels 12:00 am - 1:00 am ...... The Fattenin’ Frogs Friday, april 24th, eagleS Club 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ...... Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ...... Midwest Paul Cook 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm ...... The Wide Awakes 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm ...... Black River Revue 12:00 am - 1:00 am ...... Pill Hill Saturday, april 25, eagleS Club 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ...... Paul Fonfara 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ...... Hurricane Harold 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm ...... Beet Root Stew 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm ...... Jaybone Bell & Restless Light 12:00 am - 1:00 am ...... The Last Revel
Saturday, april 25 • ChiCken-Q • $8 Includes: 1/2 Chicken, Potato Salad, Beans, and a Roll Serving 11am-Gone Presale tickets available at the Eagles Club
eagleS Club burger night 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
the eagleS Club AERIES #1243 210 East Fourth Street • Winona, MN 55987 (507) 452-3409
Hall is available for free rental - Call us 507-452-3409 69 MWMF
TICKETS FOR MWMF CAN BE PURCHASED AT 168 E. 3RD ST.
ALL E-Ticket holders must exchange their ticket for a wristband at 168 E. 3rd St.
Tickets available at www.midwestmusicfest.org
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This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
Gold Sponsors
Elizabeth Callendar King Foundation Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
donors
Bartz Family, Sam Brown, Coke, Dave and Kathleen Christiansen, Chuck and Laura Eddy, Ellyn English and Brad Turner, Julie and Tom Fassbender, Jim Forsell, Terry Gilberstadt, Jacob Grippen, Bob and Marlene Kohner, Libera-Knapp, Doug Nopar and Joann Thomas, Ocooch Mountain Music, Hutch Schilling, Target • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •