The West Theatre

Lew Apollo is a Duluth area native based in Austin, Texas, currently touring nationally with Los Lonely Boys. Blending heartfelt storytelling with modern influences like Hozier and Leon Bridges, Apollo crafts a cinematic soul sound that draws from the legacy of Minnesota icons Bob Dylan and Prince while pushing into modern indie and soul territory. Following the release of his debut EP JUNGLE, Apollo built momentum through sold out shows, national touring, and radio rotation on KUTX. His debut album Fool’s Gold (Aug 2025) surpassed 500,000 streams in under two months and earned strong critical praise, with NPR and Stereogum naming it among the Best Albums of 2025. Outlets like Earmilk and Goldmine Magazine highlighted the album’s lush production and soulful songwriting. On stage, Apollo commands the room with his electrifying six-piece band, blending hypnotic guitar work and smoky soulful vocals into a powerful live show that has quickly become...