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Muskie Waters Music Stage~ under the water tower ~
No Admission Fee - FREE Live Music - Beer Garden and Concessions FRIDAY, JULY 18 4:30 pm Annie Humphrey: Music Storytelling. Annie Humphrey lives an inconvenient life. She lives a very rich life. With no running water and animals to care for, clothing and dishes to wash. She is preoccupied with rain and water conservation. Annie is a visual artist, a grandmother, a mother, a wife, and a carpenter. She writes songs as they come in between life moments. As long as the songs keep coming, she will raise her voice. 6pm David Huckfelt: David Huckfelt is a singer/ lyricist /activist and founding frontman of Minneapolis indie-folk cult favorites The Pines. An Iowa native and former theology student, Huckfelt attended the Iowa Writers Workshop before turning his attention to songwriting and performing. With improvisational mastery, Huckfelt’s shows and songs of no-spiritual-surrender have earned him a devoted following from small-town opera houses & theaters to national festival stages like Hardly Strictly Bluegrass,Edmonton and Calgary Folk Fests, and the legendary First Avenue main room, sharing stages with Mavis Staples, Emmylou Harris, Bon Iver, Calexico, Trampled By Turtles & more. An early encounter and collaboration with legendary Native American poet John Trudell introduced Huckfelt as friend & partner to an array of Indigenous artists and activists including Keith Secola, Louise Erdrich, Quitman. He also served as musical director and performer at “Water Is Life” music + resistance festival in Duluth, and his music appears in the AMC TV series “Dark Winds”. With roots in the same fertile Midwestern soil that produced legendary folk singers like John Prine and Greg Brown, David's new solo work preserves a rugged optimism that blasts through layers of dark in real time with songs that speak volumes, soft & clear. 7:30 pm Monkey's Uncle: Monkeys Uncle brings a quirky blend of American roots music to life with accordion, mandolin, and foot-stomping percussion. With an old-timey spirit and a modern sense of mischief, this band of real life of brothers weaves together folk, jazz, and front-porch funk. Their original tunes are driven by playful energy and heartfelt storytelling. Monkeys Uncle delivers toe-tapping tunes that celebrate community, curiosity, and the joy of making noise in good company. Monkeys Uncle is a trio of musically mischievous brothers formed in Butler, MN. Ah-Lou keeps rhythm on drums and vocals, a talent their ma discovered thanks to the racket he’d make as taddler on the pots, pans, and cupboard slobber—he’s also an elementary principal. Cat-Poet sings and squeezes the accordion, a more portable evolution of his obstinate piano; he also plays in Fargo’s premier polka band, Meat Rabbits and is a school psychologist and piano tuner. Muford T. Bogstompr rounds out the trio on vocals, mandolin, and guitar. Bogstompr also plays bluegrass in Duluth with Lake Effect String Band, and moonlights as a Forest Service hydrologist. Together, these brothers serve up lively, rootsy Americana with wit and charm. The Rütten brothers got their start by entertaining their many nieces and nephews, most of whom are rascals and scallywags, hence the name of their band. Monkey’s Uncle loves connecting the old-school way—face to face! No website, no socials—so stop by and shake howdy. For bookings, reach out in person or [email protected]. 9 pm Corey Medina & Brothers: A blues rock band with raw emotion and storytelling delivering powerful performances that resonate with their audience. Their music creates a space where people connect with the band and with each other, fostering a sense of community and shared experience with a sound that continues to evolve, they bring an energy that is both moving and fun, creating an atmosphere where everyone can let loose, feel the music, and enjoy the moment. With Corey Medina and Brothers back in Nevis, we will all feel at "HOME". 11 pm: Roots Within: Rootz Within promotes positivity, community, & personal growth through relatable lyrics & catchy hooks. With their signature laid-back island sound, they combine elements of rock, funk, and jam band like improvisation with a smooth reggae foundation. Rootz Within has performed with several international reggae legends (Alborosie, Clinton Fearon, Luciano, and more) and national acts (Mike Love, Tropidelic,Nattali Rize, Kyle Smith, and many more) across the Upper Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Hawaii. Rootz Within has released two full-length albums (Aloha Aina in 2017 and Incrementum in 2022) and their music can be found on all online streaming platforms. THANK YOU TO NIIJII RADIO FOR COORDINATING AND SPONSORING MUSIC FOR MUSKIE DAYS. Niijii Radio KKWE 89.9FM, has been broadcasting independent media to our community since 2008, growing in capacity and strength each year. We are one of four native Anishinaabe community radio stations in our region, but we are unique in that we are the only one independent of tribal government and control. As an independent community radio station our volunteers are the heart of KKWE Nijjii radio, providing professional skills, time, energy and personal commitment to all facets of KKWE operation. There are two things that differentiate traditional community radio from public radio - our community access and our volunteers. At KKWE volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. Volunteers participate in every aspect of operations and we would not be what we are without them! The White Earth Land Recovery Project (WELRP) is a federal 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and currently holds the license of NIIJII Broadcasting. WELRP founded in 1989nis a multi issue, non-profit, Native American organization based on the White Earth Indian Reservation in Callaway MN. We have emerged over the several years as a formal organization with the Anishinaabe community advisory board. We have a simple but elegant studio. Our station serves the White Earth reservation and surrounding communities. We also stream live from the internet for the benefit of all. SATURDAY, JULY 19 12 pm Kitchi Boogie: Kitchi Boogie returns to Muskie Days, performing their signature style of vibrant, funk-rock jams. Hailing from Northern Minnesota with 15 years of writing, performing, and recording songs together, Kitchi Boogie’s unique blend of roots-rock inspired original music welcomes all to a rockin’-dancin’-good time. Links to their music, upcoming performances, videos, social media, contact information, and more about the band can be found on their website at www.kitchiboogie.com. 2:30 pm Hoop dance demonstration: Grandpa and grandson duo Joe and Mattias BigBear will share the woodland style hoop dance. Beginning with a turtle formation and changing to many other formations, (Eagle, Thunderbird, Flower petal) these dances help to restore our healing, as the hoop dance is considered a healing dance. Miigwech to our circle. We believe in dancing and/in the powwow circle, it helps heal physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. 4:30 pm Kyle Colby: Kyle is a singer/songwriter from Detroit Lakes, MN. He plays music spanning all genres and decades. With just a guitar, his voice and a loop pedal, there will be music for everyone to enjoy! 7 pm Charlie Parr: Charlie Parr is an incorruptible outsider who writes novelistic, multi-layered stories that shine a kaleidoscopic light on defiant, unseen characters thriving in the shadows all around us. Parr has released 15 studio albums and tours the globe performing at legendary venues like Newport Folk Festival, The Kennedy Center, The Troubadour, and Bowery Ballroom. But he hasn’t moved to LA or Nashville; he’s stayed in the cold grey north of Minnesota, because that’s his home. 9 pm Saltydog: Saltydog is a funk jam Improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads, The Band, those classic country and jam band staples along with everyone in between. The band spawned on the banks of Duluth’s ice-covered stones by brothers Jacob and Owen Mahon. This midwestern psychedelic cowboy review features Calvin (Calzone) Lund, Lefty Johnson, Gavin St. Clair, and Sam Deters. The band’s genuine kindness, passion, enthusiasm and joy for their craft is apparent, enchanting & makes for an addictive live performance. Their 2nd album Pepper dropped spring 2024 and the band is set to release their 3rd album in Fall 2025. The band has been known as differently original, very funky, and unpredictable in a delightful, soulful manner. There is something for everyone at a Saltydog show. You are beautiful, you are welcome, you will groove, we will vibe. We are Saltydog. 11 pm Troubador: Formed in 2010, Troubadour has steadily earned its reputation as one of the Midwest’s premier live country acts. Fusing the spirit of polished classic country with the grit of ‘90s honky-tonk and the edge of modern country sounds, Troubadour delivers an electrifying live experience that keeps dance floors packed and festival crowds coming back for more. The band is anchored by four seasoned musicians who each bring decades of performance experience and authentic country soul to the stage: Romyn Hanks – Lead guitar and vocals, Rick Schroeder – Steel guitar, guitar, and vocals, Rock Menge – Bass guitar and vocals, and Jesse Schmidt – Drums and vocals These four artists aren’t just bandmates—they’re road warriors who’ve lived the country music life from the inside out. From dusty dancehalls and roadside honky-tonks to county fairs and packed festival grounds, Troubadour has traveled the highways of America, making memories with every crowd and leaving a trail of high-energy shows behind them. Whether you’re two-stepping under the stars or raising a longneck in your hometown bar, Troubadour’s blend of tight harmonies, powerful musicianship, and undeniable stage presence makes every show feel like Saturday night at its best. Their sound pays homage to country legends while forging a path all their own—a true reflection of the genre’s past, present, and future. |