Ring in Valentine’s Day with a top 5 Billboard Artist and Emmy-winning band hailing from Minnesota. Shaun Johnson, lead singer of the internationally known vocal group, Tonic Sol-fa, indelibly stamps vocal jazz and swing with a contemporary punch and adds love songs to boot! This will be a “must-hear” night of incredible energy for existing fans of a nostalgic sound as well as those from the more discerning edge of the mainstream.
Urban Classic, Minneapolis’ latest funk, soul, and R&B band, presents an evening of hit songs by one of the greatest bands in history: Earth, Wind & Fire. Under the musical direction of Michael Bland (drummer for Prince and The New Power Generation, Soul Asylum, Maxwell, Chaka Khan) along with longtime associate and collaborator Tommy Barbarella and featuring a four piece horn section, this band delivers a level of excellence and musicality rarely seen in the Twin Cities.
"Benoit is a muscular player, one heck of a string bender with aggressive vibrato." -Rock & Blues Muse Tab Benoit is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues, acquiring a devoted legion of fans along the way, as well as 5 Blues Music Awards, including BB King Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
Sperry House Candle Light Tours
Tuesday, Dec. 12th at 6:30pm
Tuesday, Dec. 19th at 6:30pm
Come and join us for a unique holiday tour of the Sperry House.
The candle light tour will highlight Victorian holiday traditions & the Sperry family.
Reservations are required.
Admission is $5.00.
Please contact the Kandiyohi County Historical Society to reserve your spot.
Or Click Here for Online Reservations
6:00 Dinner Ticket includes 5-course dinner, show, tax + gratuity 10:30 Cocktail Ticket includes show, $20 food/beverage voucher + midnight bubbles Davina and the Vagabonds shine every time they play. They’ve earned feverish acclaim from the Chicago Tribune, NPR, and more in addition to performing on BBC’s international favorite late-night program Later… With Jools Holland and appearing on PBS’s Bluegrass Underground.
Mick Sterling Presents: A Grand Ole Opry Christmas
Three Masters, featured regularly at Maui’s renowned Slack Key Show, share the uniquely Hawaiian styles of slack key guitar and ‘ukulele, with origins in the early 19th century when Portuguese immigrants introduced the ‘ukulele to Hawai‘i and Mexican cowboys brought guitars along with their ranching knowledge. Ever since Hawaiians have made these instruments their own.
The Larry Schaeffer Memorial Orchestra is a large ensemble that plays improvised music, sometimes with minimal structures. Incorporating elements of free jazz, soul jazz, and Afrobeat, they are inspired by electric period Miles Davis, early Weather Report, Can, James Brown and Fela Kuti, among others.
Kandi Kane Lane at the Museum
at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society
December 1, 2023 – January 5, 2024
This year we hope you join us for a trip on the Kandi-Kane Lane! The museum will be decorated in a candy cane theme.
-Make an Ornament
-Write a Letter to Santa
-Tour the Sperry House
-Holiday Scavenger Hunt
“dynamically emotional and goosebumps-inducing voice” – Jon Bream, Star Tribune With roots in the church and a solid foundation of musical education, Joyann Parker found her authentic voice later in life and created her own blend of roots music that combines soul, R&B, gospel, jazz, and traditional blues styles. Parker is an electrifying and versatile musician whose soulful voice, captivating performances, and impeccable songwriting have taken the music scene by storm.
