The Bayfront Blues Festival in Duluth MN this weekend is going to be a hot event. Many well-known blues groups will be there, but also some that aren’t quite in the blues realm. Among the blues legends are Papa John Kolstad & Clint Hoover, Reverend Raven & The Chainsmokin’ Altar Boys, Sonny Landreth, Elvin Bishop,... »

 It’s been a great summer. Here at Refrain, we’re bringing you some great photos of events that happened in the region.  This is what happened on hot night at the Nestor in Fargo. The fifth annual Nestfest was the first Refrain Presents Event this year.  It was a wonderful buffet of eight musical talents, with some of... »

  Bill Bourne photo by Francis A Willey Live Music Alert: Bill Bourne will make a rare US appearance this weekend with the Bop Ensemble at the Sioux River Folk Festival at Newton Hills State Park, south of Canton, SD. Canadian singer/songwriter Bill Bourne comes by his gift of words honestly. His great-grandfather was Iceland’s Poet Laureate,... »

Live Music Alert: Charlie Parr with My Two Toms, Concert in the Garden series, the ND Museum of Art sculpture garden, UND campus, Grand Forks, ND, 6 pm, $5 in advance, $7 at the door or $25 for season tickets that will get you into all five shows. Kids 12 and under get in free.... »

    Live Music Alert: TONIGHT Bang Tango, Mama Kin, Asphalt Valentine, Modern Superstar, and many more At The Nestor Tavern, Fargo, 7 pm till close, $10 Swinging through Fargo on their way to the Dakota Rock Fest in Sioux Falls SD, three bands will pause to rock the Nestor for one night only, Wednesday, July 21,... »

Live Music Alert: NDOMA Music in the Garden Series, Grand Forks, July 20, 6 pm Alison Scott (backed by guitarist) Kevin Bowe with June Panic’s Wife, $7 at the door Alison Scott has been called the strongest new voice to come out of the Minneapolis music scene in many years. Indeed she has a powerful... »