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A Band Called Truman! | Live on the Cosmic Stage!

There’s a reason this 7-piece, horn-centric, rock and boogie band has hammered an exclamation point on the end of its name. A Band Called Truman! has been staging sharp, intense, and exclamatory original music for 16 years and has built a large, loyal audience it affectionately describes as “local goofballs.” Led by tireless frontman Leon Rohrbaugh and his baby blue hollow body guitar, the group includes a rhythm section held down by Ian Connell on drums and John Erickson on bass, with Jim Pospisil on keys and a powerhouse horn section that includes Dale Shimmin, Kelli Hallsten and Jessica Lilja Olson.

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Winter String Warm-Up with Tres Osos, Mark Joseph, & Buffalo Galaxy

Join us at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. for Winter String Warm-Up, a night of genre-bending string-driven Americana that spans bluegrass, blues, country, psychedelic rock, and everything in between. This lineup brings deep grooves, cosmic energy, and serious musicianship. Come on down and enjoy a toasty room, cold beer, and a journey through the many corners of modern Americana – rooted, exploratory, and just a little cosmic. Tickets: $10 advance and at the door (All Ages), buy now. Schedule: Doors 6:00 PM Tres Osos 6:30 PM Mark Joseph 7:20 PM Buffalo Galaxy 8:30 PM

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TNT HiFi Taproom Paddle Splash Reggae Party

BP Tropical Getaway! Come see what the big SPLASH is all about. Featuring a night dedicated to the, musicality and resilience of Reggae Music & Culture. Positive vibes curated by Al Pajamas & Natty Nico on the TNT HiFi Sound System. Now in Cinemascope! Wednesday Nights House DJ Jam Session. Expect songs of peace, love , humanity , happiness and rebellion All Welcome | No Cover | Good Vibes Only

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HighKey Mondays with Saltydog & Guest Artists

Saltydog is back at the Paddle for HighKey Mondays! Let’s shake a little something and see if the floorboards still hold up. They’ll be laying it on thick every Monday for the month of February with special guests, keeping the vibes tight and the limbs loose as a country goose. Special Guests: 2/2 Four Mile Portage 2/9 Jon Edwards 2/16 Skarlett Wood 2/23 Coyote + Jonny Castle B-Day Deets: Free Show 6-9pm $4 Light Lagers Positive vibes galore

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Water Cat | Live on the Cosmic Stage!

Celebrate Valentines Day in the language of love <3 Water Cat is a Franco-American duo with a sweet, stompy, and eclectic sound. Consisting of lead vocalist Emma Musto and multi-instrumentalist Henry Bullard, Water Cat can take you from original songs on the resonator guitar to Nirvana on the banjo to Edith Piaf, to West Africa and back. Water Cat will keep you on your toes, off your seat, and with a smile on your face.

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Jen West | Live on the Cosmic Stage

Jen West is a musician from Duluth Minnesota. Her tunes range from happy go lucky to introspective and heartfelt melodies. She released her most recent single “The Scale” in April and is set to release one more single soon – ahead of a full length album! When not playing solo you can catch her singing harmonies with Woodblind ska. No Cover | All Ages | Family Friendly

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