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The People and the Place

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The driftless revelers

The Driftless Revelers | Live on the Cosmic Stage!

The Driftless Revelers formed in the second spring of the first global pandemic of the 21st century, with one ear turned toward the shellac platters and Victrola virtuosos of the early to mid 20th century, and the other ear glued to the soundscapes of the 1960’s & 1970’s American freak-folk scene. Since their debut tour in 2021, the band has billed with Grammy winning bluegrass legends like Tim O’Brien & the Gibson Brothers, toured extensively throughout the Upper Midwest performing with other amazing artists like Big Richard, Willy Tea Taylor, Davey Allen & the Midnights, and had breakout performances at several festivals and events (Sol Grass Music Festival, Mile of Music in Appleton, WI. featured in Rolling Stone Magazine). “Scrappy string-based freak-folk, featuring songs like ‘Meat Raffle Mambo,’ ‘Wisconsin Saturday Nights’ and ‘Jesus Shaves’ that both revere and good-naturedly poke fun at state culture — [The Driftless Revelers] may remind…

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Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour

Presented by Outback Presents TICKETS Tickets on sale now! ABOUT NATE BARGATZE Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine and “One of the Funniest People,” by CBS Morning, Grammy nominated comedian, podcaster, director and producer Nate Bargatze is selling out shows and breaking venue attendance records with more than 1.2 million tickets sold on his The Be Funny Tour. He is currently the #1 earning comedian in the world according to Pollstar’s recent report, and #12 in overall live tour tickets sales, putting him in the company of Coldplay, Madonna and U2. Bargatze recently hosted Saturday Night Live for the second time in one year, to rave reviews with Vulture.com asking the question, “Has Nate Bargatze Cracked The SNL code?” Bargatze hosted SNL for the first time in 2023, securing high ratings for the program with Vanity Fair calling him, “A Great Saturday Night Live Host,”…

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Pylon

PYLON | Live on the Cosmic Stage!

Pylon is a recently formed electronic music collective based in Duluth, Minnesota. They have been playing synth-heavy, long-form pieces of instrumental music that are both hypnotic and groove-oriented. Drawing inspiration from classic 70s electronic artists like Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream, 90s techno, and touches of modern hyperpop like Charli XCX and 100 gecs, Pylon is equally fit for an audience of attentive listeners or anyone looking to bust a move on the dancefloor. The Pylon roster is a fluid one, and the lineup can include: Kenneth Gregory, Ned Netzel, Brian Ring, Anton Kloeckl Jimenez, and Steve Sola.

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Kenneth G | Live on the Cosmic Stage!

Kenneth G is a musician, composer, and sound enthusiast who lives in Duluth, MN. He is interested in the sounds that are produced in nature and how they can be incorporated into music, and also in how the sounds of the industrialized world combine with and influence the natural world. He uses a digital field recorder as well as vintage tape equipment to document sounds he comes across in the woods or near rivers or lakes, brings them back into the studio, and treats them with an array of software and electronic sound processing devices to hone in on their inherent musical qualities. Using this method, he creates otherworldly, ethereal music that is often difficult to place into conventional genre labels. As a performing musician, he has played keyboards in various bands and collaborative projects around Duluth and the Twin Cities, favoring vintage analog synthesizers from the 70s and 80s…

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Homegrown Music Festival at AMSOIL Arena

PRESENTED BY DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT CONVENTION CENTER All Ages Enter via Door E or via the Skywalk. LINEUP Dre AKA Jamaican @ 7PM Berserk Blondes! @ 8PM The Leave Alones @9PM Baharat @ 10PM DULUTH’S BIGGEST STAGE Join us for an evening of live local music in Homegrown’s biggest venue yet — AMSOIL ARENA! For more festival information, visit www.duluthhomegrown.org. PARKING IS FREE OF CHARGE, SPONSORED BY THE DECC FOOD: The bar will feature local beer, cider, and seltzers, along with festy snacks, including surprise culinary creations from the DECC F&B crew!  

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DJ Takeover #3: RAVE at TCS

RAVE AT THE CADDYSHACK – DJ TAKEOVER 3 Saturday, April 27 | 8 PM – Midnight The Caddyshack Indoor Golf & Pub – Duluth, MN Tickets: $4 Advance | $7 at the Door | $20 VIP (Limited) 21+ Event Get ready for a night of high-energy beats, immersive visuals, and an unforgettable atmosphere at DJ Takeover 3: RAVE AT THE CADDYSHACK! We’re turning The Caddyshack into a full-blown underground rave with: Massive sound system Epic video wall + lighting effects Killer DJ lineup (see below!) Live photo booth + party slideshow DJ Lineup: DJ Duo EVOLVE DJ Eve DJ Gravey DJ Razenkar These artists are bringing the heat and spinning everything from house and techno to bass-heavy remixes that’ll keep you dancing all night long. VIP Experience – $20 (Only 20 Tickets Available) Want to party like a headliner? VIP includes: 2 Free Drink Tickets VIP Lounge Seating right next…

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