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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.

Raised on a warm, 70s analog sound rambling around Ventura Highways, Scott Jasmin offers a heartland mix of heartland, Americana with his originals and covers in venues around the region.
Bluesy rock n roller, Sonny Johnson plants us between hard-rhythm rock and the longing from which it spawned.

Bemidji, MN cover band (Ethically Sourced and Free Range). Styles ranging from Pop 2 Folk 2 Jazz. Funk on demand. Soul by request.Listen to Tiny Town's take on classic soul in the clips below. 

​Specializing in cover songs you forgot you loved, Bumps on a Log keeps the room bumping throughout the night. Some siblings traffic in blood harmony, these brothers traffic in blood rhythm and funk.
Teddy Arunski, a rock-n-roller to his core, has a double-life as both hard core, metal and acoustic. It’s one of the reasons Jethro Tull is one of his favorite bands, because of the expansive way they play the spectrum of all kinds of songs.

It’s a common experience at Teddy’s shows to see people singing along to songs they haven’t been able to jam out to in a while, and putting in special requests to celebrate the night with their friends.

Mamma Wags & Boomer, aka Kathy Wagner and Larry Kimball, met through Kathy’s son Charley Wagner, where Kathy joined Charley and Larry busking around Walker MN. That musical seed bloomed into MW&B when they got together to work on Kathy’s vocal rehabilitation following surgery, sharing music they lived and loved over the decades.

Forgetting lyrics since 1969, these two play music from the 70s. (not the decade, that’s just how old they are!) Medically cleared to play tempos up to and including 160 bpm, Mamma Wags sings to Boomer’s acoustic guitar accompaniment and harmony.  Hailing from Longville and Walker, these two greatly appreciate every day they can share music and good vibrations!
Playing a mix of folk, rock and blues, and soloing on his harmonica the night through.
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Corey Medina & Brothers is a blues rock band with raw emotion and storytelling, delivering powerful performances that resonate with their audiences. 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. 
​Kitchi Boogie is a four piece funk rock jam band from Pennington, MN.
Upbeat husband and wife acoustic duo. Looking to have fun and get you singing along! Rock, Pop, Grunge, Hardcore, and LOTS more!

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