THE EDITOR’S SPOTLIGHT
I know that June is halfway over but there are a ton of things happening in Grand Forks and the region in the remaining weeks of the month.
First up is the first annual Heritage Music Festival, June 20th 2009, on the Heritage Village Grounds in East Grand Forks. This all day music festival will present a range of acoustic music, including bluegrass, southern old-time, folk, and traditional, with informal workshops on site. The event is sponsored by the East Grand Forks Heritage Foundation, Northwest Regional Arts Council, North Valley Arts Council, and supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).
Artists: Bruce Elseth and Paul Tandberg, North River Ramblers, Castleisland, O’Neill Family Band, Tickwood Stringband, Ogg Creek String Band, The Woodpicks, and Four Mile Portage.
Stage shows are continuous from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and a dance will follow 8-10 pm
Tickets: Adult $10, Children $5, and Families $25.
For more information call 218-773-3850 or visit www.egfheritage.com.
This weekend also opens the Grand Forks Farmer’s Market, which will have produce and crafts for sale and live entertainment. We should be getting a complete schedule soon of musical guest playing for these Saturday crowds. 9 am to 2 pm
The Art & Wine Walk continues on Saturday, June 20, as well. Live entertainment is also a part of this event. Starting locations are the Blue Moose Bar & Grill in East Grand Forks and the Town House/Muddy Rivers in Grand Forks. Buy a map for just $10 and receive a wristband (if over 21) for one sample of wine at each of the participating businesses.
Blues on the Red on June 27, 2009 in Town Square in Grand Forks presents Ross William Perry with the Sweet Papa Dave Band, 5 to 10 pm. The music is free, and food prepared Canad Inn chefs will be available to buy. There will also be a beer garden.
The third annual ND Museum of Art Concerts in the Garden start off with the Brass Kings on June 30, 2009 on the UND campus in Grand Forks, 7 – 8:30 pm. The Brass Kings from Minneapolis are not a swing band but a psychobilly group with resophonic and acoustic guitars, a washtub bass, and percussion coming from hand drums, as well as a washboard and even a refrigerator door! BBQ and drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are $7.00. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Greater Grand Forks Fair, June 24-28, GF Fairgrounds (various acts, free stage, free gate admission)
There is a complete listing of days and times for the free musical acts on our calendar.
OUT OF TOWN AND FURTHER IN THE SUMMER
June 26 Los Lonely Boys, Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, Apple Valley MN
June 27 Two Many Banjos CD Release w/The Johnson Family Band, Aquarium, Fargo ND, 9 pm
June 30 Femi Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, Apple Valley MN
July 1 Les Claypool, O’Death, The Venue at the Hub, Fargo ND
July 1 Girl in a Coma, Miss Derringer, 7 th Street Entry, Mpls MN
July 2 The Roots, First Avenue, Mpls MN
July 5 Los Lonely Boys, Bayfront Blues Festival, Duluth MN
July 9 Merle Haggard, Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen MN
July 11 Chris Isaak, Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake MN
July 15 Gov’t Mule, Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, Apple Valley MN
July 16 Arlo Guthrie, Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul MN
July 17 Keb’ Mo’, Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, Apple Valley MN
July 23 Lyle Lovett, State Theatre, Mpls MN
July 23 Steve Earle, Pantages Theatre, Mpls MN
July 24 Motley Crue, ND State Fair, Minot ND
