2015 MWMF Listener`s Guide

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Organizers
Board of Directors
Trina Barrett, Sam Brown,
Charlie Brown, Sean Burke,
Julie Fassbender, Jacob Grippen,
Zach Krage,Jim Trouten, Doug
Westerman
Managing Director
Parker Forsell
Assistant Director
Dave Casey
Booking Manager
Isaac Sammis
Merchandise
Annika Gunderson, On Three
Printing
Volunteer Coordinator
Rebecca Richter
Ticketing Coordinator
MWMF
168 E. 3rd St.
Winona, MN 55987
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INFO HERE
www.midwestmusicfest.org
Nicole Kirchner
Music Committee
Megan Hanson, Brianna Haupt,
Tim Fair, Doug Harden, Sean
Burke, Matt Marek, Alex Stevens
Education Committee
Jacob Grippen, Kelly Blau, Mike
Costello, Brianna Haupt, Isaac
Sammis, Nick Novotny, Nick Elstad
Fundraising Committee
Stage Design
Brianna Truax - Modern Design Concepts
Production
Ben Assef - Northern Sun Productions
Graphic Design
Danielle Barck
Printed by
Sean Burke, Julie Fassbender,
Cherie Harkenrider
Listener’s Guide
Adam Wiltgen, Jonathon Roberts,
Brian Voerding, Chris Rodgers, Jim
Schmidt
Photography
Shannon Porter, Sidney Swanson,
Ben Steinquist
Hub Window Design
Sarah Johnson
Many thanks
to the volunteers,
artists and sponsors
- you truly make this
festival the place
“where music and
community meet”.
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Winona
Film Society
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North Light
Songwriters’ Showcase
Friday, April 24 • Winona Arts Center • 6pm - 10pm
Frankie Lee • Nicole Rae (The Traveling Suitcase)
Eddie Danger • Lydia Liza (Bomba de Luz)
Mike Munson • Rachel Kilgour • J.E. Sunde
Christopher the Conquered • Jaybone Bell •
A gathering of nine accomplished
songwriters from Minnesota,
Wisconsin, and Iowa
playing three sets
in round robin style.
New material written during
a day-long networking session
held in conjunction with the festival
to be premiered.
a collaboration between
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GREAT MUSIC
LIVES HERE.
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thursday • april 23
Historic Masonic Temple - sponsored by The Current
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM Chastity Brown
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Pieta Brown
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Ericksons
Ed’s No Name Bar - sponsored by KQAL
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Black Eyed Snakes
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM The Traveling Suitcase
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Porcupine
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rank Strangers
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
MR NASTI
Broken World Records - back room - sponsored by KFAI
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Charlie Parr
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM Jack Klatt
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Federales
Broken World Records - front room - sponsored by KFAI
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Corpse Reviver
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Mike Munson
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Chris Holm
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Eli Glor
Eagles Club - sponsored by HBC
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM The Fattenin’ Frogs
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM Ali and the Scoundrels
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Reina del Cid
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Small Town Anthem
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Thursday
Charlie Parr
Corpse Reviver
Federales, Jack Klatt
Mike MUnson,Chris Holm
ELi Glor
Friday
Black Market Brass
People Brothers Band
General B. and the wiz, ruben
gravy train, sharrows
love nocturnal
karl b. & the soul surgeons
Saturday
D.J. Abilities, gloom balloon
Twins, breakaway
teenage moods, jay simonson
high tiny hairs, Click track
the miami dolphins,botzy
Midwest Music Fest Special
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No facsimiles accepted. Offer good April 23 -25 2015
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friday • april 24
Historic Masonic Temple - sponsored by The Current
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Communist Daughter
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
We Are The Willows
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
J.E. Sunde
Ed’s No Name Bar - sponsored by HBC
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Frankie Lee
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Farewell Milwaukee
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Kevin Bowe and the Okemah Prophets
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Ilika/Ward Duo
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Gabriel Douglas
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Dirt Road Ramblers
Broken World Records - back room - sponsored by People Fest
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Black Market Brass
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
People Brothers Band
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
General B and the Wiz
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Karl B & The Soul Surgeons
Broken World Records - front room - sponsored by People Fest
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Ruben
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Gravy Train
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
The Sharrows
5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Love Nocturnal
Wesley UMC - Sounds Like School Stage sponsored by KQAL,
SE MN Arts Council, Elizabeth Callendar King Foundation
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Toki Wright & Big Cats
Fort Wilson Riot
Driftwood Bones
Nick Maas
Austin Weatherhead
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friday • april 24
Eagles Club
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Pill Hill
Black River Revue
The Wide Awakes
Midwest Paul Cook
Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers
Winona Arts Center - North Light Songwriter’s Showcase
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Eddie Danger, Nicole Rae,
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
VFW
12:15 AM - 1:00 AM
11:00 PM - 11:45 PM
9:45 PM - 10:30 PM
8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mike Munson
Christopher the Conquered, Lydia Liza, J.E. Sunde
Frankie Lee, Rachel Kilgour,
Jaybone Bell
France Camp
The Cavewives
The Ultrasounds
Loud Nerves
The Slamming Doors
Acoustic Cafe
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Valaska
Har-di-Har
Brooks Strause
Rachel Kilgour
Blooming Grounds
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Ryan Holweger
Joey Ryan
Noah James Hittner
Boathouse Patio
1:00 PM
1:45 PM
12:00 PM
12:45 PM
11:00 AM
11:45 AM
Midwest Paul Cook
Kelly Blau
Jacob Grippen
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saturday • april 25
Historic Masonic Temple sponsored by The Current
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Lucy Michelle w/ Chris Koza & John Munson
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Brass Messengers
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Weathered Heads
Ed’s No Name Bar - sponsored by Pearl St. Brewery
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Southside Desire
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
The Heavy Set
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Land of Blood and Sunshine
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
American Scarecrows
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Gabe Barnett & Big House Rounders
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Jake Manders
Ed’s (no name) Bar - back patio - sponsored by Pearl St. Brewery
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Mike Munson
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Gregg “Cheech” Hall
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eddie Danger
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Bo. Monro
Broken World Records - back room - sponsored by HBC
12:00AM - 1:00 AM
DJ Abilities
11:45 PM - 12:00 AM
Ignite
10:15 PM - 11:00 PM
Twins
8:45 PM - 9:30 PM
Teenage Moods
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Botzy
Broken World Records - front room
11:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Gloom Balloon
9:30 PM - 10:15 PM
Breakaway
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Jay Simonson
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
The Multiple Cat
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
The Miami Dolphins
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Click Track
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VFW
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Circle of Heat
The Union Suits
Rat Pit
The Dang Ol’ Tri’ ole
Between Two Bluffs
Wesley UMC - Sounds Like School Stage sponsored by KQAL,
SE MN Arts Council, Elizabeth Callendar King Foundation
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
8:45 PM - 9:30 PM
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Bad Bad Hats
Stereo Confession
Koo Koo Kanga Roo
Whale House
The Shakes & Rumbles
Mac Whaley
Saint Mary’s Gaslight winners
Eddie Danger & Doctor Bob
Bones, Jugs & Harmony
Eagles Club
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Last Revel
Jaybone Bell & Restless Light
Beet Root Stew
Hurricane Harold
Paul Fonfara
Winona Arts Center
9:00 PM
10:00 PM
7:30 PM
8:30 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
3:00 PM
4:15 PM
batteryboy
Brian Just Band
Chris Koza
Bones, Jugs, N Harmony
Jug Band Hokum Film – Q & A
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Acoustic Cafe
9:00 PM
10:00 PM
7:30 PM
8:30 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Counterfactuals
Riflebird
Mother Banjo
Turkey Creek
Chris Kendall
Boathouse Patio
1:00 PM
1:45 PM
12:00 PM
12:45 PM
11:00 AM
11:45 AM
LOTT
My Grandma’s Cardigan
The Old Fashioneds (duo)
Blooming Grounds
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
11:45 PM - 12:30 PM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Gregg Hall
Amanda Grace
Seasaw
Savanah Smith
Elsa Va
Noah Short
Sounds Like School Stage
APRIL 24 AND APRIL 25
$10 FOR SINGLE NIGHT ENTRY BOTH FRI. AND SAT.
Included for MWMF Pass Holders
SATURDAY 1:00 PM - 5:45 PM FREE ENTRY
Ticketed 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO 1 PM - 3 PM SATURDAY
Wesley UMC - 114 West Broadway
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music workshops
How to Promote a Gig - Masonic Theater - 4.25 - 3:15 PM
Former Red House Records publicist Ellen Stanley offers a step-by-step
guide for getting the word out about your show and building your fan
base.
Copyrights and Publishing - Winona Arts Center - 4.25 - 12:45 PM
Kevin Bowe has written songs on 3 platinum albums, working with
people from Paul Westerberg to Etta James and Joe Cocker. His songs
have been used on “The Sopranos” and several major motion pictures.
He can explain every which way the money goes, from publishing deals
to performance royalties and film/tv sync fees.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Making it as a Musician
in the 21st Century - Masonic Theater - 4.25 - 12:45 PM
Minneapolis-based Music Lab instructors Julie and Andrew Thoreen
(Har-di-Har) will lead a panel including Peter Miller (We Are The
Willows) and J.E. Sunde in discussing the challenges and opportunities
that go along with pursuing a career in music given the current
economic and creative climate.
Recording - Winona Arts Center - 4.25 - 11:30 AM
Kevin Bowe owns his own studio in Minneapolis and is a program chair
at the Institute of Production and Recording. He’s worked with Paul
Westerberg and The Replacements, Communist Daughter, and Alison
Scott. He has also worked on hundreds of tracks for film and TV. Hear
about everything from pre-production, tracking and mixing to the real
nerd stuff like mic pre’s and plug ins.
6 workshops in ALL
times/locations/descriptions
will be available at our ticketing hub and online
168 E. 3rd Street
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Ali & The Scoundrels
Thurs. 4/23 – 10:30pm The Eagles Club (18+)
R&B, Soul, Dance Rock – Saint Paul, MN
Strong female vocals, sweet harmonies, & screaming horns merge
classic R&B with modern sensibilities in this 9-piece indie soul act
consisting entirely of Saint Mary’s University grads making their
third straight MWMF appearance.
American Scarecrows
Sat. 4/25 - 7:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)
Roots Rock, Folk-Rock, Americana - Minneapolis, MN
Earnest trio featuring members of more metallic and Warped
Tour-friendly acts Dropping Daylight and Somerset. Polished,
radio-friendly jangle-rock, country-rock and rowdy Gaslight
Anthem-style garage-rock.
Bad Bad Hats
Sat. 4/25 – 10:00pm Wesley UMC (All Ages)
Indie-Folk, Alternative Pop – Minneapolis, MN
Upbeat and clever songwriting featuring handclaps, kazoo solos,
and terrifically warm & whimsical vocals. City Pages writes,
“Kerry Alexander has voice like cotton candy: light and airy,
imperfectly shaped, and filled with sweet pockets of sugar.”
Gabe Barnett & The Big House Rounders
Sat. 4/25 – 6:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)
Folk, Americana, Roots – Minneapolis, MN
A lively, down-home folk singer with a theatrical stage presence
and a rascally entourage of washboard, trumpet, banjo, mandolin,
harmonica, & string bass players. Witty lyrics abound, and when
this act gets going, they whip bluegrass-y blues jams to a froth.
batteryboy
Sat. 4/25 – 9:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages)
Chamber-pop, Orchestral, Indie-Folk – Minneapolis, MN
Heady and pretty string arrangements set a feel-good, floating
aura that is comfortably grounded by heart-over-head vocals
graced in sweet harmonies & anchored with kempt percussion.
Lofty & sincere lyrical lines slide over the sweetly-sad string slips
that will keep them in your inner ear for the next year and more.
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Beet Root Stew
Sat. 4/25 – 9:00pm The Eagles Club (18+)
Alternative Bluegrass, Roots – Winona, MN
6-piece jam grass act, and perennial Winona institution, that
will be serving up danceable originals & traditionals for a lively
celebration at their sixth consecutive performance at MWMF.
Between Two Bluffs
Sat. 4/25 – 6:00pm VFW (21+)
Folk, Bluegrass – Winona, MN
Old time revival trio that formed last fall and is making their
debut appearance at MWMF. Musicians Tanner Brethorst,
Mike Bird, & RaeNelle Ostberg come from different musical
backgrounds, but together they play anything from old fiddle
tunes to traditional numbers with their own twist.
Black-Eyed Snakes
Thurs. 4/23 – Midnight Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)
Blues, Rock, – Duluth, MN
“Look to a place where LOW, The Fall, and Willie Dixon all have
something to say to one another. Then dance, fool.” That’s how
Spin Magazine’s Andrew Beaujon referred to them. A genrebending, beat-thwacking, voice-distorting electric blues band
fronted by LOW’s Alan Sparhawk.
Black Market Brass
Fri. 4/24 – Midnight Broken World Records (back room) (21+)
Funk, Afrobeat, Brass Band – Minneapolis, MN
Drums & horns of all kinds crowd the stage at this 10-piece’s
shows. Funk guitar scratches, horn line blasts, trumpet riffs fill
the air with a sound smuggled in from somewhere much warmer
than here. The congas & bass settle into a groove and let the horn
players take turns at making the crowd roar in amazement. Bring
your dancing shoes!
Black River Revue
Fri. 4/24 – 10:30pm The Eagles Club (18+)
Alternative Bluegrass, Folk – Duluth, MN / Superior, WI
Fun loving 6-piece founded in 2010 that plays a foot-stompin’
mixture of folk, rock and string-band music.
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Kelly Blau
Fri. 4/24 – Noon The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages)
Jazz – Winona, MN
Lead guitar player for local Americana band Jaybone Bell &
Restless Light whose solo sessions tend toward his trained jazz
guitar roots, inspired by John Scofield, Wes Montgomery, & Julian
Lage.
Bones, Jugs, N Harmony
Jug Band, Calypso, Ragtime – Urbana, IL / Champaign, IL
Xylophones, kazoos, resonator guitars, clarinets, and, of course,
bones & jugs — this quartet uses an outrageous array of
instruments to create a 21st century throwback to 1920’s ragtime
with a new-agey jug band twist. They’ve even been known to
pay homage to their namesake with the 90s-rap-style dance hit,
Wiggle Ya Bones. Jug Band Hokum, a film featuring the band will
be previewed before their performance at the Arts Center.
Botzy
Sat. 4/25 – 7:15pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+)
Alternative Hip-Hop – Minneapolis, MN
Hyphy beats and a devil-may-care delivery dominate this
reformed ska-rapper’s songs. A hard working member of the
Polkadot Mayhem collective, Botzy is a constant collaborator
whose banging party tracks feature tongue-in-cheek rhymes that
are intermixed with jazzy tunes & earnest lyrics about old love &
self destruction.
Kevin Bowe & The Okemah Prophets
Fri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)
Roots-Rock, Americana, Garage-Rock – Minneapolis, MN
Seasoned rock veteran Kevin Bowe trades barbs with a who’s who
of Twin Cities (and beyond) music legends. From Etta James to
Paul Westerberg, he has sung and recorded with or for an eclectic
bunch. His crack 3-piece band likes to play them loud and as No
Depression claims, ride “a sturdy cross between Tom Petty and
Band Of Horses.”
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Brass Messengers
Sat. 4/25 – 8:00pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages)
Brass, Funk, Klezmer - Minneapolis, MN
Always brassy & never brash, they’ve been performing footstomping, dance-your-heart-out music for years. Imagine a
jazzed-up version of a parade band, playing everything from
hard-swinging tunes reminiscent of a New Orleans street group to
the orchestral woodwind whirls of a klezmer ensemble. Just when
you think you’ve settled in, you may even hear a tuba break out
into the opening riff of Black Sabbath’s War Pigs.
Breakaway
Sat. 4/25 – 9:30pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)
Electronic, Witch House, Neo-Folk – Minneapolis, MN
Experimental solo electronic project that blends dark wave and
synthpop over agressive beats to create a digital landscape rife
with detail and sonic stimulation that expertly showcases Winona
native Joe Kujawa’s infectious intensity, impressive falsetto and
operatic delivery.
Chastity Brown
Thurs. 4/23 – 9:30pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages)
Neo-Soul, Blues, Roots - Minneapolis, MN
Rooted in gospel & soul, country & blues, Chastity is a 2013 alum
of MWMF. This multi-instrumentalist — guitar, piano, banjo,
saxophone — with four albums under her belt (& a fifth due out
this spring) has also made a name for herself in Europe, where she
toured again earlier this year.
Pieta Brown
Folk-Blues, Roots - Iowa City, IA
Red House Records artist and daughter of Grammy-nominated
folk/bluesman Greg Brown, Pieta’s languid, ethereal vocal
delivery has weathered numerous comparisons to such singers
as the Cowboy Junkies’ Margo Timmins. Her latest release,
“Paradise Outlaw”, was recorded at Justin Vernon’s April Base
studio in Wisconsin.
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The Cavewives
Fri. 4/24 – 11:00pm VFW (21+)
Psych-Rock, Blues Rock, Alternative Rock - Milwaukee, WI
With rousing wails & soulful theatrics, frontman Michael Marten’s
versatile vocals, along with some impressive jangly guitar work,
lead the way in this polished four-piece’s audacious fusion
of blues rock, 60s psychedelia, and 80s glam. The result is an
idiosyncratic form of alternative rock.
Circle of Heat
Sat. 4/25 – Midnight VFW (21+)
Jazz-Rock Fusion, Funk, Jam Band - Minneapolis, MN
Technically skilled quartet that creates a fusion of prog rock beat
and jazz-style rock improvisation with a blues backbone and clean
vocal harmonies.
Click Track
Indie-Rock – La Crosse, WI & Winona, MN
Catchy, exuberant, and hard-rocking power pop trio with
elements of Britpop and electronic dance that’s sure to animate
any crowd.
Communist Daughter
Fri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages)
Indie-Folk, Indie-Rock – Saint Paul, MN
Brilliantly honest and autobiographical storytelling provided
by the troubled past of frontman Johnny Solomon that is carried
along by smart arrangements & tactful musicianship and
articulated through smooth male/female vocals which tell the
sad-but-sometimes-hopeful stories of lost love & closed doors.
Corpse Reviver
Thurs. 4/23 – 11:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)
Roots, Folk, Acoustic, Old-Time – Minneapolis, MN
Accomplished duo of lively folk musicians that pay tribute
to songs from Harry Smith’s storied and influential 1952
compilation, The Anthology of American Folk Music.
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The Counterfactuals
Sat. 4/25 – 9:00pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages)
Alt-Pop, Indie-Rock, Americana – Northfield, MN
For an act named after the psychological condition of ruminating
on the perennial What If?, this 4-piece is cohesive, clear, &
catchy -- remarkable, as it is primarily composed of philosophy
professors. Their songs buzz with indie-rock energy, are saturated
with a heavy dose of Americana, & are peppered with layered
lyrics that may suggest the presence of some of the alternative
realities we’ll never live.
Christopher the Conquered
Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages)
Folk, Jazz, Pop - Des Moines, Iowa
A cross fertilization of Randy Newman, Jonathon Richman,
and Jeff Buckley, Maximum Ames Records founder Chris Ford
approaches the singer-songwriter mode with directness, humor,
and satire. Expect a rock and roll attitude, informed by the
American Songbook Tradition and resulting in soulful pop songs.
Eddie Danger
Sat. 4/25 – 4:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (patio) (21+)
Cosmic Country-folk – Madison, WI
An award-winning singer/songwriter, playwright, multiinstrumentalist, wedding officiant, story teller, & festival
organizer. Eddie Live-loop-samples 4-part vocal harmonies plus
the guitar, didgeridoo, piano, pump organ, flutes, sax, various
percussion, and ukulele. He also will lead the workshop/
networking session for North Light Songwriters’ Showcase.
Eddie Danger & Doctor Bob
Puppetry – Madison, WI & Winona, MN
Seafaring Songs & Puppets transport the audience to the decks
of ancient ships in a series of sea songs and shanties with live
marionette puppetry.
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The Dang Ol’ Tri’ ole
Sat. 4/25 – 7:30 PM VFW (21+)
Folk, Old-Time, Bluegrass, Jazz – St. Paul, MN
A multi-genre acoustic group, writing enticing original music and
re-adapting classic rock and country pieces. With diverse musical
influences, the Tri’ole plays a bit of everything. 4-part vocal
harmonies and humored banter keep the audience drawn to the
stage.
Dirt Road Ramblers
Country, Roots, Americana – Minneapolis, MN
Country-roots pioneers with roots in the soil of America and
a wayfaring spirit recognizable in the narrative pilgrimages
– from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Nashville, Tennessee to
roads unnamed and unknown. The band showcases songs with
traditional, classic sounds, influenced by the likes of hard work,
whiskey, and women.
DJ Abilities
Sat. 4/25 – Midnight Broken World Records (back room) (21+)
Alternative Hip-Hop, Electronic Dance Music – Saint Paul, MN
Born Gregory “Maxx” Keltgen, DJ Abilities is an underground hip
hop producer and DJ affiliated with Rhymesayers Entertainment.
Well-known in the Midwest for being one of the best battle DJs
in the local scene, this scratch master has twice taken the crown
at the DMC Regional Championships. Look for some insatiable
grooves on the turn tables to meltdown the end of the fest.
Gabriel Douglas
Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic, Blues, Americana – Minneapolis, MN
4onthefloor frontman has a soulful, gritty voice that anchors
every song. Strong and deep, it soars over the acoustic singersongwriter’s strummings and melts listener’s hearts. His earnest
lyrics share tales of regret, desire, and brokeness with fierce
energy.
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Driftwood Bones
Fri. 4/24 – 8:00pm Wesley UMC
Alternative-Folk, Folk-Rock – Winona, MN
Charming and magnetic quartet of young Winona natives that
perform refreshingly original folk-rock compositions that feature
ukulele, piano, and dueling male-female vocals.
The Ericksons
Electro-Pop, Indie-Folk - Minneapolis, MN
Sisters Bethany & Jennifer return to the Masonic Temple where
they made their MWMF debut in 2013. Since then these La Crosse
natives have added ambient & electronic sounds, and a more
beat-driven approach, to their deep folk influences. The result is
a mystical window through which their ethereal vocal harmonies
really shine.
Farewell Milwaukee
Alt-Country, Americana, Folk-Rock – Minneapolis, MN
Gorgeous, youthful two- and three-part vocal harmonies backed
by lulling acoustic guitar, as well as touches of twangy electric
guitar, weepy pedal steel, sultry piano, and whirling organs.
The Fattenin’ Frogs
Thurs. 4/23 – Midnight Eagles Club (18+)
Roots-Rock Revival, Americana Rock – Minneapolis, MN
With a style developed by mixing blues, country, folk, R&B,
gospel, bluegrass, and jazz from the first half of the 20th century,
The Fattenin’ Frogs aim to help bring rock music back to its roots.
The Federales
Thurs. 4/23 – 8:00pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+)
Alt-Country, Honky-Tonk, Roots-Rock - Minneapolis, MN
They took their name from their favorite Townes Van Zandt song,
these six Twin Cities natives with a taste for country and folk
music came together and started playing in 2012. Their guitardriven, pedal steel-soaked sound is cut with close harmonies and
plenty of whiskey.
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Paul Fonfara
Baroque Americana - Minneapolis, MN
Multi-instrumentalist frontman of The Painted Saints that layers
guitar, clarinet, strings, an archaic Colombian squeezebox, and
whistles into a self-described “spaghetti western-heroin-klezmerchamber country-gutter blues-dirge motown.”
Fort Wilson Riot
Fri. 4/24 - 9:30pm Wesley UMC (All Ages)
Indie-Pop, Electronic, Trip-Hop - Minneapolis, MN
Experimental duo of Amy Hager and Jacob Mullis that marries
pristine vocal harmonies to jarring electro-garage-pop while blurs
boundaries and immersing the listener in hypnotic waves from
some sunset alien shore. From the crashing guitars and keys, to
the blasting uplift of trumpet and harmonica lines to the dancing
thump of electronic drums, this act is an energy that grabs a hold
of you and takes you on a journey.
France Camp
Fri. 4/24 – 12:15am / After Midnight VFW (21+)
Punk, Post-Hardcore, Surf Rock – Minneapolis, MN
Scorching indie rock led by lead guitarist Jay Simonson, who with
his band carve a sound that borrows a wide range of elements
from surf rock to blues and punk.
“Gaslight” Variety Show Winners
Variety – Winona, MN
Highlights & winners from the Saint Mary’s University of
Minnesota student talent & variety show sponsored by the senior
class, which has been a musical tradition on campus every spring
since 1963.
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General B & The Wiz
Fri. 4/24 – 8:00pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+)
Blues Rock, Alt-Rock – Saint Paul, MN
By stretching cleverly innovative rock to different ends of
the sonic spectrum, this adventurous quintet are constantly
elaborating their sound to provide a new twist on indie-blues and
psych-rock with dramatic theatrics & a songwriting prowess that
will jump out & rattle your cage.
Gloom Balloon
Sat. 4/25 - 11:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)
Psychedelic Dance, Electro-Pop, Chamber-Pop – Des Moines, IA
Hailed by Paste Magazine in 2014 as one of the “12 Iowa Bands
You Need to Listen to Now.”An unforgettable foray into noise
being beautiful, a warm blend of loops, synth, & drum machines,
master-minded by Patrick Tape Fleming (of Poison Control
Center), a performance piece, of synched screen projections and
raw beats .
Eli Glor
Blues, Folk, Rock – Winona, MN
Longtime Winona performer & patron re-interprets traditional
blues gems along with eclectic, guitar-driven originals stuck
somewhere in the 1930’s...but mashed up with modern rural folk.
Amanda Grace
Sat. 4/25 – 5:45pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages)
Alternative Pop-Rock, Soft Rock – Winona, MN
Thoughtful and contemplative singer, songwriter, and pianist
with beguiling vocals and intimate, confessional lyrics. In a world
where positivity can go a long way, she’s got plenty to spare.
Gravy Train
Fri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)
Alternative Bluegrass, Folk – Winona, MN
Ambitious group of WSU students with divergent musical
backgrounds that share a love for bluegrass & river music who
produce a foot-stompin’ folk-rock sound, complete with singalongs, strummin’ strings, & more energy than you can imagine.
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Jacob Grippen
Fri. 4/24 - 11:00am The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages)
Acoustic, Indie-Folk – Winona, MN
Versatile and talented vocalist performing his version of acoustic
folk-pop around the Coulee/Driftless Region since 2006.
Gregg “Cheech” Hall
Sat.. 4/25 - 5:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (patio) (21+)
Country-Rock – La Crosse, WI
Slide guitarist of the White Iron Band, and formally of the
Smokin’ Bandits, “Cheech” gets back to his country lifestyle roots
and backwoods upbringing in his solo set.
Har-di-Har
Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages)
Psych-Folk, Indie-Rock, Dream-Pop – Minneapolis, MN
Familial, yet strangely enchanting orchestrations with strong
melodies and complex harmonies from multi-instrumental
acoustic duo Julie and Andrew Thoreen, who are making their
third straight appearance at MWMF.
The Heavy Set
Alt-Country, Blues-Rock – Minneapolis, MN (+ Rochester & Winona)
Prolific singer / songwriter (and Winona-to-Minneapolis
transplant) Jake Ilika’s well-cultivated compositions shine with
gentle vocals, lap steel guitar, and an experienced backing band.
Noah James Hittner
Fri. 4/24 – 4:30pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages)
Folk-Rock, New Age - Fountain City, WI
Influenced by everything from folk rock to hip-hop, Hittner’s
music aims to inspire the mind and warms the heart with a
collage of genre-slashing acousti-tronic rhythms, melodies and
vocals that beg listeners to feel something.
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Ryan Holweger
Alt-Country - Minneapolis, MN
Cold winters and late nights surround the poetic cadence and
clean acoustic guitar-work of Ryan Holweger, singer and primary
songwriter for Western Fifth, that seeps into your skin with a
candle-light warmth.
Hurricane Harold
Blues, Roots – Saint Paul, MN
“East meets west blues” harmonica player that takes risks in
country blues, sounding old & new at the same time.
Ignite
Sat. 4/25 – 11:45 PM Broken World Records (back room) (21+)
Dance Troupe - Winona, MN
Movement performance by local artists using their bodies and
light to create fiber optic magic.
Ilika/Ward Duo
Alt-Country, Folk, Blues - Minneapolis, MN
Formerly known as Tour Funk, Jake Ilika (guitars, pedal steel)
and Joel Ward (piano, guitar) are both founding members of the
Northwoods Band and have been playing music together for
over a decade. Their accessible original tunes explore topics like
heartache and hard times.
Jaybone Bell & Restless Light
Fri. 4/24 - 6:00pm Winona Arts Center - Jaybone Bell
Folk-Rock, Americana – Winona, MN
Led by songwriter Jason Ziebell, this Winona based collective
melds melodic folk song craft with runaway freight-train
arrangements to create jubilant performances that feed on
spontaneity & breathe pure soul.
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Brian Just Band
Baroque Folk, Chamber-Pop, Roots-Rock – Minneapolis, MN
Songwriter Brian Just and company play expertly crafted
pastoral rock grooves with driving bass, jangling guitar, shakers,
organs, hand claps, trumpets, and flutes! Harmonies thicker
than milkshakes coat exciting rock songs and folky jams, and the
band’s seven talented musicians bring musical depth and texture
to every song.
Jug Band Hokum: a film by Jack Norton
Film Preview and Q & A - Minneapolis, MN
Emmy award winner Jack Norton will give MWMF a sneak
preview of his upcoming film, Jug Band Hokum, which follows
the whimsical lives of three jug bands as they prepare to compete
in a Battle of the Jug Bands Contest, including Bones Jugs N
Harmony, who will perform immediately following.
Karl B & The Soul Surgeons
Funk, Jazz-Rock Fusion, Jam Band, Jazz - Saint Paul, MN
Talented, inventive, and versatile instrumental jazz-rock fusion
quartet based out of the Twin Cities that includes founding
members of beloved, but now defunct Winona dance-rock act
Apartment 4.
Chris Kendall
Folk, Bluegrass – Winona, MN
Prolific, local song-writer with songs covered by Manfort, Buffalo
Gals and Schwa. You can hear and understand the words and
know that the songs are about local characters, the river, and
farming.
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Rachel Kilgour
Indie-Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic – Duluth, MN
Versatile, fragile and sweet vocals layered with gorgeous fingerpicking on songs reflecting about dreams of true love. With
an unassuming yet gripping stage presence, this memorable
performer can also get angry and powerful on songs about broken
American dreams and poverty.
Jack Klatt
Thurs. 4/23 – 10:00pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+)
Blues, Roots, Country-Blues – Minneapolis, MN
Entertains with his boisterous finger-picking style and whiskey
worn voice while continuing in the troubadour tradition of folks
like Utah Philips, Blind Willie McTell, & Townes Van Zandt.
Koo Koo Kanga Roo
Dance, Electronic, Hip-Hop – Minneapolis, MN
Get sweaty with interactive, choreographed dance moves and
zany sing-alongs about unicorns, dinosaurs and friendship
bracelets from Winona’s favorite high energy, dance-party duo.
Chris Koza
Indie-Pop, Indie-Rock, Americana – Minneapolis, MN
A cornerstone of indie-folk band Rogue Valley, Chris Koza,
continues to articulate his imagery-laden mindscape through his
solo work with uplifted yet poignant vocals, crisp guitar work,
and a warm harmonica buzz.
Land of Blood and Sunshine
Psychedelic Garage Pop – Marshalltown, IA
Hailed by Paste Magazine in 2014 as one of the “12 Iowa Bands
You Need to Listen to Now,” this 7-piece collective’s falsetto-ized,
muddied-over group vocals take traditional psych rock in an
mysterious new direction that is both hypnotic and very catchy.
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The Last Revel
Sat. 4/25 – Midnight The Eagles Club (18+)
Folk, Americana, Alt-Bluegrass – Mankato, MN
Trio that uses traditional folk-minded three part harmonies with
honest and meaningful lyrics to deliver a rowdy live performance
that inspires crowds to move to every tune.
Frankie Lee
Fri. 4/24 – Midnight Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)
Americana, Alt-Country – Minneapolis, MN
Once recognized most for supporting Molly Maher and Erik
Koskinen, 2014 was a break out year for Frankie Lee. He claimed
City Pages Songwriter of the Year honors on the heels of multiple
accolades for his 2013 laid-back alt-country EP, Middle West.
Expect a talented backing band to shine up those rootsy tales of
the Midwest.
Lydia Liza
Alt-Folk, Pop-Rock – Saint Paul, MN
Passionate & impressive young musician, darkly sophisticated
jazz and Latin inspired folk-rock. Energetic & charismatic singersongwriter, guitarist, and all around rising star.
LOTT
Sat. 4/25 – 1:00pm The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages)
Chamber-Pop, Expiramental, Classical – Minneapolis, MN
The Romantic Period of classical music is the core inspiration for
LOTT’s compositions. She explores the range on her violin by
utilizing a looping pedal and similar techniques employed by
looping violinist pioneers, Andrew Bird, Kishi Bashi, & Owen
Pallet.
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Loud Nerves
Fri. 4/24 – 8:30pm VFW (21+)
Noise Rock, Punk, Hardcore - Saint Paul, MN
This trio is loud, artsy, driving, & dynamic. Matt Semke & Jason
Zaborowski used to play in Straight To Your Brain, a prolific
Winona punk rock band. Zabby also runs Big Action Records,
which specializes in garage/punk rock releases & also began in
Winona.
Love Nocturnal
Americana, Soul-Folk Fusion - Minneapolis, MN
A new music fusion project with the pulse of Americana and
a spirit that spans genres and cultures. Grounded in the vocal
harmonies of songwriters Renée Copeland & Kalen Rainbow Keir,
it’s a little dark, a little sensitive, and very soulful.
Nick Maas
Fri. 4/24 – 7:00pm Wesley UMC (All Ages)
Brit Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock - La Crosse, WI
Solo project from polished former Neon frontman that showcases
his songwriting prowess, skillful guitar playing, and uncanny
knack for irresistible melodic hooks.
Jake Manders
Acoustic Folk, Singer-Songwriter – Minneapolis, MN
In addition to playing in alt-bluegrass group The Pistol Whippin’
Party Penguins, Manders is also a raconteur with tunes ranging
from partner-swinging, foot-stomping jams to mournful ballads.
His storytelling lyrics, strumming, flat-picking and harmonica
are sometimes accompanied by Gretta Huntsigner’s fiddle and
harmonies.
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The Miami Dolphins
Noise-Pop, Surf-Punk, Experimental Rock – Minneapolis, MN
Spastic quartet that throw together a jarring tangle of sounds –
and somehow hit the sweet spot between tuneful pop and arty
noise. Like a kindergarten class on an extreme sugar high, their set
is a bristling cacophony of tunes that barely break the two-minute
barrier.
Lucy Michelle
featuring Chris Koza & John Munson
Indie-Folk, Indie-Pop – Minneapolis, MN
It’s almost hard to believe this songstress is still tiptoeing -- footstomping, really -- through her twenties. Her work pays dues
to legendary songwriters while never approaching imitation,
moving effortlessly from classic R&B grooves and the countrysurf styles of West Coast songwriters to the sultry swing of the
chanteuses who brought jazz to the masses.
Midwest Paul Cook
Fri. 4/24 – 1:00pm The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages)
Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Eagles Club (18+)
Blues, Roots – Minneapolis, MN
A 331 Club regular and an engineer who has worked on albums
by other roots acts like Gabe Barnett and The Poor Nobodys, this
bluesman has been turning heads with his darker approach to
hard time songs and effortless balance of warmth and spontaneity.
Mother Banjo
Folk, Americana - Minneapolis, MN
Songwriter, singer, and banjo player Ellen Stanley mixes
original Americana with traditional folk and gospel music. An
outstanding poet and an engaging performer, Stanley is also the
Executive Director of the Minnesota Music Coalition.
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MR NASTI
Thurs. 4/23 – 6:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)
Electro-Pop, Psychedelic Dance, Indie-Rock - Fairfield, IA
This Maximum Ames recording artist combines an aural
kaleidoscope of synth sounds & beats mixed with acoustic
instrumentation to create soulful indie pop; augmented by a top
notch light show & poignent original film projections. Despite
danceable, hooky beats, it’s ultimately the confessional lyrics that
give the music its genuine emotional wallop.
The Multiple Cat
Indie-Pop – Davenport, IA
Complex, catchy, and jangly indie-pop studio project started in
the mid-90s by Patrick Stolley, Daytrotter.com engineer and studio
rat. Influences include Wire, Pink Floyd, and Brian Eno.
Mike Munson
Sat. 4/25 – 7:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (back patio) (21+)
Blues, Roots – Winona, MN
Rooted in blues, Munson fills the stage with a fluid combination
of skilled finger picking and masterful slide guitar. Influenced
by the likes of John Lee Hooker and Mississippi John Hurt, his
organic original songs tell raw stories of work, travel and loss.
My Grandma’s Cardigan
Sat. 4/25 – Noon The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages)
Folk, Roots - Winona, MN
A three piece folk band with lush vocal harmonies and a
bright layering of banjo, guitar, and mandolin, this trio’s warm
and inviting sound is simple enough to sing along with, but
compelling enough not to.
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North Light Songwriters’ Showcase
at the Winona Arts Center (All Ages)
Fri. 4/24 – 9:00pm (Eddie Danger, Nicole Rae, Mike Munson)
Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm (Christopher the Conquered, Lydia Liza,
J.E. Sunde)
Fri. 4/24 – 6:00pm (Frankie Lee, Jaybone Bell, Rachel Kilgour)
A gathering of nine accomplished songwriters from Minnesota,
Wisconsin, and Iowa playing three sets in round robin style while
premiering new material written during a day-long networking
session held in conjunction with the festival. Join us in the
intimate confines of the Arts Center for a memorable evening of
song-craft.
The Old Fashioneds (duo)
Sat. 4/25 – 11:00am The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages)
Jazz, Blues – Winona, MN
Guitarist Mike Munson & vocalist Sarah Johnson aim to soothe
your weary soul with old time jazz and torch songs, bringing a
sultry, dulcet mix, at once mellow and frolicsome.
Charlie Parr
Thurs. 4/23 – Midnight Broken World Records (back room) (21+)
Blues, Gospel, Bluegrass, Folk – Duluth, MN
Parr’s heartfelt and plaintive original folk blues and traditional
spirituals don’t strive for authenticity: They are authentic. His
2013 album, Barnswallow, was recorded at the Winona Arts
Center & was described by City Pages as a “triumphant return to
his roots.”
The People Brothers Band
R&B, Soul, Jam Band, Dance Rock – Madison, WI
Eight-piece rhythm & soul powerhouse featuring an eclectic
blend of original jams & conscious lyrics, along with diverse
self-tailored cover tunes guaranteed to keep the crowd at Broken
World moving and grooving.
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Pill Hill
Fri. 4/24 – Midnight The Eagles Club (18+)
Americana, Roots Rock – Saint Paul, MN
When these veteran players take the stage fuzzy, rolling guitar
licks and tightly grooving drums and bass swell into choruses
with harmonies and roaring guitars that crash like waves.
Although this act, featuring razor sharp lead guitarists Ben Glaros
and Jacques Wait, proudly claim the descriptor “twangy”, they
play guitar-driven rock, not country or folk rock.
Porcupine
Alt-Rock, Post-Punk, Shoegaze, Indie-Rock - La Crosse, WI
Making their sixth straight MWMF appearance, this tight power
trio led by singer & guitarist Casey Virock recently recorded with
acclaimed engineer Steve Albini. Their songs display an acrobatic
ability to combine elements from 70’s classic rock, 60’s British
psychedelica, and 80’s & 90’s alternative rock while retaining an
unpredictable freshness.
Rank Strangers
Alternative Rock, Garage-Rock, Lo-Fi – Minneapolis, MN
Founded in 1990 & fronted by Albatross Studio engineer /
producer Mike Wisti, this inventive trio has cultivated a canon of
catchy, but punchy compositions that are definitely worth geeking
out over, especially since many of them feature obtuse titles and
wry lyrics. By mixing defiant lo-fi clang with taut jangling guitars,
these mainstays’ arrangements also cover a lot of uncharted
territory.
Rat Pit
Sat. 4/25 – 9:00pm VFW (21+)
Alternative Rock – Saint Paul, MN
Conceived in the back of a ’98 Saturn SL4, this four-piece is
bringing three-part harmonies, catchy melodies, and danceable
grooves to their third straight MWMF for songs that combine
slacker pop and psychedelic rock with the energy of a 19th
century underground cellar party.
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Reina Del Cid
Folk-Rock - Minneapolis, MN
Reina’s vocals are sweet as a summer’s day, and together with
her band of virtuosos (which includes talented flat picker Toni
Lindgren), she delivers a spirited folk rock set with the spoton luster of a veteran artist. Described by the Star Tribune as
“Infectiously folksy and fiendishly fun.”
Riflebird
Chamber-Pop, Indie-Rock – Winona, MN
Five-piece, sister-fronted indie act with driving melodies and
tender harmonies; featuring keyboards, french horn and trumpet.
Remember to give them the keys to the Lincoln Town Car. They’re
tired of waiting for you at home.
Ruben
Rock ‘n Roll, R&B, Blues – Stillwater, MN
Making their sixth straight MWMF appearance, this close-knit
collective combines the fundamentals of rock ‘n roll and soul with
complex & sophisticated instrumental arrangements and 4 part
vocal harmonies.
Joey Ryan
Indie-Pop – Minneapolis, MN
The eponymous singer-songwriter of Joey Ryan & the Inks will
showcase his crystal-clear, bittersweet vocals while reinterpreting
his band’s unique brand of catchy, sunshine-soaked pop tunes in
this rare solo outing.
Seasaw
Folk-Pop – Madison, WI
A charming duo that tickles bone-deep with a subtle simplicity,
the string and vocal driven core of their work is fleshed out by a
variety of percussion, odd instruments, & smart lyrical intent that
is delivered with potency and sweetly fuzzy articulation.
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The Shakes & Rumbles
Garage-Rock, Blues, Punk – Lake Zurich, IL
An unruly two-piece with a huge sound, slaying through punk
rock and the blues with equal parts grinning and satisfaction.
Distortion, singing, wailing, and apt guitar and drum work make
you miss the one that left you -- and be glad it didn’t work out.
Sharrows
Roots Rock, Americana – Madison, WI
A distinct roots rock quintet with haunting cello lines throughout.
Their latest EP, Days of Yore, was recorded Summer 2014 at the
home studio of the North Mississippi All-Stars in Coldwater,
Mississippi.
Noah Short
Sat. 4/25 – 10:30am Blooming Grounds (All Ages)
Experimental, Folk, Pop, Jazz – Winona, MN
A seasoned songwriter and multi-instrumentalist also known as
Mista Clue that has a keen knack for catchy tunes. Much like the
canvasses he paints, his music stands out through the layering of
clean acoustic guitar, complex lyrics, rich vocal melodies and the
use of a variety of instruments.
Jay Simonson
Lo-Fi, Indie-Rock, Psych-Pop – Minneapolis, MN
Solo effort from the lead instigator of the band France Camp. His
2014 release “Free Trash” is an understated and under-rated lo-fi
gem complete with cascading psych guitar and full of fresh hooks
and catchy lyrics.
The Slamming Doors
Fri. 4/24 – 7:00pm VFW (21+)
Alt-Country, Roots Rock, Americana, Jam Band – Duluth, MN
An eclectic mix of thoughtful lyrics, rocksteady drum beats,
pounding rhythms and articulate leads, this 6-piece’s sound
meshes jam band dynamics with a southern rock soul.
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Small Town Anthem
Roots Rock, Folk Rock - Minneapolis, MN
Founded in small town Redwood Falls, MN by twin brothers in
2008, this quartet takes rock music and mixes it with reggae, funk,
blues and folk to create an original, groovy sound with a driving
pulse.
Savannah Smith
Singer-Songwriter, Ukulele – Minneapolis, MN
Ukulele-slinging, jazz-informed vocalist, originally from Eau
Claire, WI, that displays a natural talent for lyrical density that
raises her simple melodies.
Southside Desire
Sat. 4/25 – Midnight Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)
R&B, Soul – Minneapolis, MN
Angelic four-part harmonies ride under heated croons at their
third straight MWMF, bringing neo-soul to a new standard with
a wall of golden, femme-fronted voices and a thick, unstoppable
groove.
Stereo Confession
Surf-Rock, Post-Punk, Shoegaze – Minneapolis, MN
Unrelenting, uncompromising, coming-of-age rock ‘n’roll
scrawled out on a notebook among doodles of skateboards,
punks, and reckless ambition. Their late 2014 album, No Coast,
has grabbed the attention of Twin Cities taste makers, as well as
this quintet’s high school teachers.
Brooks Strause
Singer-Songwriter, Blues, Folk – Iowa City, IA
Poignant, throaty, whiskey-dreg vocals help the thoughtful,
story-driven lyrics punch through the layers of well-arranged
instruments that blanket the listener in silver-lining feel-goods.
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J.E. Sunde
Indie-Folk, Chamber-Pop – Minneapolis, MN
Jon Sunde, lead vocalist and songwriter for Eau Claire powerhouse The Daredevil Christopher Wright, had a back catalogue
of tunes that never made it into the band’s repertoire. With a shift
more into his 60s and 70s influences, 2014’s Shapes That Kiss The
Lips offer a familiar sound and his lofty voice in sepia tone.
Teenage Moods
Surf, Garage-Rock, Lo-Fi – Minneapolis, MN
Simple and slightly punky G-rated songs that are chock-full of
stories about cats and bunnies and flowers, and revel in power
chords and sugary pop hooks. Not too tough, not too twee--they
hit that jangly sweet spot in the middle.
The Traveling Suitcase
Fri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Nicole Rae
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Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Garage Rock – Oshkosh, WI
Unconventional & tightly-knit rock trio with an eclectic sound that
can’t be pigeonholed. Their musical amalgamation slams listeners
into a world of medicinal bass lines, teeth whitening guitar solos,
& ecstatic songs that awaken our inner child. Singer & drummer
Nicole Rae turns heads belting out gritty & bluesy vocal lines
while banging her head between lyrics, with hair whipping in the
air. All told, this energetic act is simply mesmerizing.
Turkey Creek
Roots, Old-Time, Folk – Winona, MN
Members of the Beef Slough Boys and Zephyr Valley String Band
in a new string trio that features music with deep roots, plenty of
heart and several members of the mandolin family.
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Twins
Garage Rock, Power Pop, Post-Punk – Waterloo, IA
Irreverent band of misfit pop-rockers guided by the ghosts of
Lennon & McCartney, Chilton & Bell and the Davies Brothers that
create sublimely polished nuggets of pop, washed in old-school
harmonies & falsettos, packed in back beat, and propelled by
galloping guitars & sparkling arpeggios.
The Ultrasounds
Fri. 4/24 – 9:45pm VFW (21+)
Alternative, Post-Punk, Dream-Pop – Winona, MN
Making their fourth consecutive MWMF appearance, this group
of three small chicks & one awkwardly lanky local dude are
determined purveyors of sludgy, garage dream-pop – highlighted
by raw & noisy guitar-driven sounds contrasted by singer Megan
Hanson’s melodic & bittersweet pixie-goth vocal delivery.
The Union Suits
Sat. 4/25 – 10:30pm VFW (21+)
Americana, Alt-Country, Outlaw Country – Minneapolis, MN
The broken & brooding sort of original Midwestern country that
finds its home on the bar stereo. Having been bred in Wisconsin
and finding a home in the Twin Cities, the band’s 2014 full-length,
Forward, is a handsome, wounded heart for your ears.
Elsa Va
Sat. 4/25 – 11:45am Blooming Grounds (All Ages)
Singer-Songwriter, Dream Pop – Sioux City, IA
Groomed on the musical theatre stages of Winona, this singersongwriter accompanies her unique vocal style with piano, guitar,
accordion, and kick drum.
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111 Riverfront Building, Suite 100.
FEDERALLY INSURED BY THE NCUA.
affinityplus.org
(800) 322-7228
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Not for Profit. For People.TM
Valaska
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Indie-Folk – Chicago, IL
True and solid indie-folk songs with the melancholic trimmings.
Dave Valdez has captured intelligently written songs with a layer
of comforting dust in his 2013 release, Natural Habitat. This is
music that is lyrical & melodic, but easily memorable amongst
over-saturated airwaves.
We Are The Willows
Indie-Rock, Chamber-Pop – Minneapolis, MN
Returning to a MWMF stage for the fourth time with their new
2014 album Picture [Portrait], based off of over 350 letters written
to front-man Peter Miller’s grandmother from his grandfather
during his tour in the South Pacific during WWII. This orchestral
sextet spells indie-rock at its most beautiful and honest state.
Whale House
Sat. 4/25 – 6:15 PM Wesley UMC (All Ages)
Indie Rock, Rock – Eau Claire, WI
Influenced by classic rock and 90’s alternative grunge, this three
piece carves a unique blend of styles that combines the sonic
exploration of psychedelic rock with the raw energy of punk.
The Weathered Heads
Pop Rock, Jam Band – Winona, MN
Charismatic 6-piece inspired by Dave Matthews & John Mayer
with emotional vocals, jazz influenced improvisation, and vibrant
pop melodies led by eponymous frontman Craig Weatherhead.
Their first proper full-length studio album, The Sinner, was
released with much fanfare this past February.
Austin Weatherhead
Pop, Acoustic – Winona, MN
Confident and proficient 14 year old guitarist and pianist that
performs both covers and originals.
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The Wide Awakes
Fri. 4/24 – 9:00 PM The Eagles Club (18+)
Bluegrass, Folk, Roots - Winona, MN
5-piece good-time string band that will make you want to dance
and sing along to their up-beat brand of bluegrass.
Toki Wright + Big Cats
Hip-Hop, Experimental Electronic, Soul - Minneapolis, MN
Emcee, organizer, and educator Toki Wright blends soulful
yet futuristic music with intelligent writing. Pangaea, his
collaborative album with producer Big Cats, was released in 2014
to critical acclaim. Their polished live sets feature a progressive
strain of hip-hop that owes as much to Flying Lotus’s free-form
textures as it does to Yeezus-style aggro-rap.
Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers
Fri. 4/24 – 6:00pm The Eagles Club (18+)
Roots, Country, Vaudeville, Folk – Viroqua, WI
Charming & adorable duo performing both original and
traditional old-time fiddle tunes with tight harmonies, while
bringing a light musical touch and a great sense of humor. Their
newest album was recorded by veteran Minneapolis engineer
Tom Herbers on analog one-inch tape in a 125-year-old chapel.
Sounds Like School Stage
APRIL 24 AND APRIL 25
$10 FOR SINGLE NIGHT ENTRY BOTH FRI. AND SAT.
Included for MWMF Pass Holders
SATURDAY 1:00 PM - 5:45 PM FREE ENTRY
Ticketed 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO 1 PM - 3 PM SATURDAY
Wesley UMC - 114 West Broadway
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MoRe aRtiStS aRe
Played oN Kfai ...
... Give uS a liSteN
• Roots
• Pop
• Blues
• Reggae
• Electronic
• Rock
• Folk
• Metal
• Hip Hop
• Soul
• Jazz
• World
No “Heavy RotatioN” ...
... aNd PRoud of it!
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Winona Veterans of Foreign Wars
Neville Lien Post 1287
208 East Third St. 507.454.1065 http://vfwpost1287.org/
Post Commander: Jim Lukaszewski
Club Manager: Dustin Dahl
The club opens at 2pm Monday-Friday
and at noon on Saturday and Sunday.
Burger Night every Tuesday: 1/3 lb burger with toppings
& french fries, $5, 5pm-7pm
Fish Fry every 4th Friday: 2 pc premium cod dinner w/ baked
potato or french fries, coleslaw and roll, $9, 4:30pm-7pm
Rent Our Hall: Hold all your special occasions in our 99 person capacity
hall. The licensed kitchen is available for use. Catering services are welcome.
Contact the Club Manager, Dustin Dahl, during normal business hours, to
tour the facilities, discuss arrangements, and check availability.
THE VFW MISSION:
To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve
our veterans, the military, and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
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Eta Nu Chapter
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Congratulations on Six Years of Mid West Music Fest
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This activity is made
possible in part by the
voters of Minnesota
through a grant from the
Southeastern Minnesota
Arts Council thanks to a
legislative appropriation
from the arts & cultural
heritage fund.
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We're not your great, great,
great, grandfather's
newspaper anymore...
Proud of our past and
excited about our future!
Serving the Winona area since 1855
P r i n t • D i g i t a l • S o c i a l • M o b i le
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Mon. – Fri. 10-6
Saturday 9:30-1:00
Sunday closed
507-452-2712
Monday through Saturday
10am - 3pm
78 E 4th St
Winona, MN
507-452-2761
115 East 3rd
Winona, MN
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The Winona Eagles Aeries 1243
is a Proud sponsor of
Mid West Music Fest 2015
thurSday, april 23rd, eagleS Club
sponsored by
HBC
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ...............................Small Town Anthem
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm ............................................ Reina del Cid
10:30 pm - 11:30 pm ..................Ali and the Scoundrels
12:00 am - 1:00 am ............................. The Fattenin’ Frogs
Friday, april 24th, eagleS Club
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ................. Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm .................................Midwest Paul Cook
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm ..................................... The Wide Awakes
10:30 pm - 11:30 pm ............................... Black River Revue
12:00 am - 1:00 am .......................................................Pill Hill
Saturday, april 25, eagleS Club
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ............................................... Paul Fonfara
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ..................................Hurricane Harold
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm ........................................ Beet Root Stew
10:30 pm - 11:30 pm ...... Jaybone Bell & Restless Light
12:00 am - 1:00 am ......................................... The Last Revel
Saturday, april 25
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Includes: 1/2 Chicken, Potato Salad, Beans, and a Roll
Serving 11am-Gone
Presale tickets available at the Eagles Club
eagleS Club burger night
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
the eagleS Club
AERIES #1243
210 East Fourth Street • Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-3409
Hall is available for free rental - Call us 507-452-3409
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MWMF
TICKETS FOR MWMF CAN BE PURCHASED
AT 168 E. 3RD ST.
ALL E-Ticket holders must exchange their ticket
for a wristband at 168 E. 3rd St.
Tickets available at www.midwestmusicfest.org
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Many thanks to our 2014-2015 sponsors and donors
Platinum Sponsors
This activity is made possible in part by the
voters of Minnesota through a grant from the
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a
legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural
heritage fund.
Gold Sponsors
Elizabeth
Callendar
King
Foundation
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
donors
Bartz Family, Sam Brown, Coke, Dave and Kathleen Christiansen, Chuck and Laura Eddy, Ellyn
English and Brad Turner, Julie and Tom Fassbender, Jim Forsell, Terry Gilberstadt, Jacob Grippen,
Bob and Marlene Kohner, Libera-Knapp, Doug Nopar and Joann Thomas, Ocooch Mountain Music,
Hutch Schilling, Target
  •   •   •
        •
   •   •    •
  •   •   •  
  •      •   •
   •   •   • 
  •   •   • 
 •     •  •   •
  •   •   
  •    •    •
     •   • 
  •   •   •  
 •     •   • 
 •  •  • •
 •     •    •
  •      •   
  •  •  •  •  •
  •  •     •
 •   •   •   • 
 •   •    • 
 •  •      • 
  •    •   •   •
  •   •   •
  •   • 
 •   •    •
  •    •   •
  •   •     
 •   •   • 
 •   •   •  
 •    •   •    •
   •       • 
 •   •  •   • 
 •    •   • 
 •   •    • 
  •   •     •
  •    •    •
  •   •    •
   •  •   •   •
  •   •    •   •
  •     

2015 MWMF Listener`s Guide

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