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About...

On any given weekend in glades and glens carved into stands of pines, upon a nearby shore, someone is singing. Often from the heart. Usually accompanied by some virtuosic twizzle of a bandmate's guitar, fiddle, keyboard, or loop station. Many times, people are listening, singing along, shimmying their shoulders and letting their hips declaratively wiggle while their feet can't help but tap.  


A few years agoI learned music as we know it is only possible here on EarthMusic, as it soundtracks our moments of days, like water, is a sign of planetary life. It only happens here, on this Pale Blue Dot. What we hear each weekend in our bars, restaurants, and concert halls isn't possible in The Big Quiet beyond Earth's atmosphere. 


Since knowing this fact, I haven't been able to unknow it.


This website is an attempt to link the Signal Fires of live music, of life, that buzz, hum, and wiggle the strings weaving us together in community in these Northwoods. If you need a place to listen to music, or an artist to listen to, hopefully you'll find something here to celebrate what it means being Earthlings with your neighbors.


Take care, 

Mary O.


P.S. ​If you are one of these venues or artists and want to update your info, drop me a line. If you want to be added, also drop me a line.

The Blue Oyster in downtown Bemidji hosts a live guitarist most Thursday nights throughout the year. Featured musicians include Brock Beaulieu, Lou Samsa, and Maro Guiterrez. 

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The Bobber Bar in Cass Lake hosts live music throughout the year, especially on Thursdays & Sundays. Call (218) 407-1975 for current line up.
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Aurora Center for the Arts (Fosston) most Thursdays throughout the summer, this arts center in Fosston hosts outdoor summer concerts, with occassionals concerts in the fall and winter seasons as well in their stunning art deco theater. You can follow link to see their event calendar
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Green Scene (Walker) May-September, every Thursday (10-1) and most Saturdays from 1-4, music on the patio during their artisan and farmer's markets and Saturday brunch bash. Features a brunch menu centered on woodfired pizza & more.  
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​Revel Brewing in Park Rapids hosts weekly live music year-round, twice weekly in summer on Thursday and Saturday nights. They also host an Open Mic on the 1st Saturday. Check out their website: www.revelingbrew.com
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​Bridgid's Irish Pub in Bemidji hosts local and regional groups in the folk & folk rock genre, often on Saturday evenings. They also host a Thursday night Open Mic. Call 218.444.0567 for their current schedule. 

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