Bemidji's string band, slinging fiddle tunes, folk songs and more.
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!
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!
Sam Miltich is a self-taught jazz guitarist born and raised in the woods of northern Minnesota. Sam burst on to the hot club jazz scene in his teens, joining Paul Mehling's Hot Club of San Francisco and touring internationally with the world-renowned Robin Nolan Trio. Sam's fluid and instinctive sound has graced hundreds of stages, from small towns on the Iron Range to New York's Lincoln Center. In addition to fronting his own band, the Clearwater Hot Club, Sam frequently performs solo and has recorded and performed with many of the Twin Cities' top jazz artists. Scroll down for full bio.
Playing a mix of folk, rock and blues, and soloing on his harmonica the night through.
Caleigh (k-lee) is a Minnesota band whose sound is earthy and eclectic. The Northern Minnesota trio presents a fusion of world folk, celtic, bluegrass, American Old-Time, original compositions, and folk music. Caleigh has shared their twenty-nine year musical journey with audiences throughout Minnesota and fans worldwide via the Internet. The band has released five albums on the Lily Label. Graced with harp, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, accordion, guitars, mandolin, congas, viola, contra bass, and captivating vocals, Caleigh’s music will inspire the imagination of listeners as they travel through a time-honored musical experience.
Bemidji State's Jazz Ensemble. Performs near the end of each semester. Call the music office for current performance schedule: (218) 755-2934
The Bemidji Bog Trotters put their twist on folk music from around the world, proving that accordion and guitar can peacefully coexist! Jeff Anderson (Accordion) and Jay Forney (Guitar) began playing together after meeting and discovering a shared interest in Celtic music at a Monroe Crossing Concert in 2015. Since then, they have evolved, adding to their repertoire a variety of ethnic folk music including Tex-Mex, Cajun/Zydeco, Scandinavian, and Klezmer. Come and hear them for a foot-tapping good time. Who knows, you might even have an uncontrollable need to get up and dance!
Antonio Arce plays Musica Romantica from his native Bolivia and Argentina.
Charley Wagner is a singer/songwriter Longville/Grand Rapids in the Northwoods of Minnesota. Music and writing has been a passion and good friend since a young age. Working as an arborist most of his life, climbing trees around the world collecting stories and perspective he has decided to make his stories in song more of a priority. Creating original music that captures the human experience and reverence for nature, he hopes you find a connection. "A wise man once told me that the first half of your life you're living to learn, about mid life you make the switch to learning to live". So here we are.
photo credit @photographybynikkilee
"Rootsy twang married to rock 'n roll energy" - Dave Franklin Dancing About Architecture. Explore Doyle's full website.
