3rd Annual Freedy Johnston w/ Molly Maher opening

Sunday March 1 at Parkway Theater

Our third annual gathering of gear nerds. Freedy and I disguise this night as a show but basically it's a way for us to enjoy a great meal together and nerd out on gear. He has a local band of the kindest gear nerds and I bring Murray and this year we are adding a Blair bonus. Freedy's stories are as incredible as his songs. This time around he is celebrating 25 years of the seminal record “Can You Fly” . The Parkway is a gem of a venue and staff. So it all has potential of a good night. 

tickets: https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/can-you-fly-25

Musical Interlude for John Grisham

MPR's Talking Volumes

The photo: snapped by greats Dan Gjelten/Lisa Burke. I had the honor last month of being the musical interlude for author John Grisham as part of MPR’s “Talking Volume” series, hosted by Keri Miller. I used it as a writing prompt and brought out a new song. Having only a synopsis from his new book "The Widow” , I wrote  what I thought the book may be about. Called it "Million Dollar Fool” and took a creative plunge performing it for the first time in front of a literary loving audience at the Fitzgerald. Really needed to shake out this writing sweater and jump in. Worth it? Sure

Erik Koskinen Band w/ Amy Lavere & Will Sexton with Molly Maher

Icehouse Mpls Friday Sept 26

Incredibly excited for this night to happen. When my husband Ryan and I very first started dating, Amy's record was the first record I played to impress him. Amy has woo'ed me with her fluid bass playing, her untroubled voice and impeccable lyrics.

Will is one of my favorite songwriters and guitarists. His last record slayed me. One of Austins' greats. Love that these two have combined forces both musically and personally. We had great times with these two from the old Real-Phonic days, and heck anytime they are in town. Please come to this show. Just do it. I'll be opening the night as a duo but probably trio. Of corse we all know Erik Koskinen will deliver us into the night with his musical prowess.

Fest du Nord!

Aug 29-Aug 31 Ely, MN

Join us at Camp du Nord on Burntside Lake this Labor Day Weekend for a series of outdoor concerts!  Housing/cabin options for Fest du Nord 2025 are full, but day and weekend passes for concerts are available!

I'll be playing songs on Sunday 8/31 at 4:00 joined by Noah Levy, Steve Murray and Jeremy Ylvisaker. https://www.ymcanorth.org/adventure/events/fest-du-nord-weekend

Lakeside Guitar Festival 2025

Aug 8-9

This groovy FREE festival is happening again at the historic Como Lakeside Pavilion. Each year Todd Clouser and I work so hard to bring this 6 string slanted fest that's all ages and wages to you for 2 days. Proudly we showcase the many ways guitars come into our lives. Thanks to our donors, also Lakeside Guitar Festival is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant for the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

2 Days with 5 Acts Across 3 Stages, 1 Floating Swan Stage, Family Fun and Lots of Frets!

opening for The Honeydogs

Friday July 25

Friday July 25 Green Room Mpls. opening for the Honeydogs. Doors 7, show 7:30 . We have history with this iconic band and am thrilled for their new record and to open the night for them. Such great men and dear friends. Our full band's first time playing this new uptown room!  https://www.greenroommn.com/events#/events/136618

Hewing Hotel Rooftop Series

June 15

Erik Koskinen and his band w/ Molly Maher & her Disbelivers 

Second Wednesdays at The White Squirrel have returned for the winter months.   /shows