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Soulful indie-rock with funk undercurrents - introspective, groovy, and emotionally charged vocals. Stream our debut album on all platforms!

No Cover | All Ages | Family Friendly

Salsa, Salsa, Salsa!

Tonight's Paddle Splash, featuring Simply Ballroom, is a night dedicated Latin music and dance featuring Mole Musical!

Event Details:
~ Social hour 6-7p
~ Open To All
~ Free Salsa & Bachata Lessons 7-9p
~ Followed by open dance

Positive vibes curated by TNT HiFi ~ Simply Ballroom & Friends.

All Welcome | No Cover | Good Vibes Only | HOT HOT HOT

Thursday Night Vinyl Sessions continue!

Come and ~vibe on vinyl~ every first and third Thursday of the month!

Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew
"We are a crew of vinyl addicts' way up north via Duluth, MN'

Curated DJ sessions from a rotating cast! You will hear sets from DJ ANIBODY, Saint John, DJ Fraudulent, DJ StaggaLee, Natty Nico, Steeze in the Breeze, Bog Boy, Moeview, and Al Pajamas!

6-9 PM
All are welcome!
~vibe on vinyl~

Since his stunning debut, Thunderstorms and Neon Signs in 1995, Wayne “The Train” Hancock has been the undisputed king of Juke Joint Swing–that alchemist’s dream of honky-tonk, western swing, blues, Texas rockabilly and big band.

Always an anomaly among his country music peers, Wayne’s uncompromising interpretation of the music he loves is in fact what defines him: steeped in tradition but never “retro”, bare bones but bone shaking, hardcore but with a swing. Like the comfortable crackle of a Wurlitzer 45 jukebox, Wayne is the embodiment of genuine, house rocking, hillbilly boogie.

Little known fact: Wayne is the only Bloodshot artist to have had their CD taken aboard a space shuttle flight.

"Wayne Hancock has more Hank Sr. in him than either I or Hank Jr. He is the real deal.” --Hank III

“Hancock, who tosses out a roots mix of old country, roadhouse blues, western dance swing, boogie bop, and straight-up rockabilly, takes what was once old and makes it seem like it’s always been and always will be.” -- allmusic.com

“The country music scene could do with a lot more characters like Wayne, who push the music’s limits while staying truer to its roots than any well-known names associated with the genre today.” -- Slug Magazine

Wayne "The Train" Hancock plays Duluth's West Theatre on Thursday! Tickets $23 and $34. See you there!

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

“Misisipi” Mike Wolf is a traditional folk and country singer/songwriter who performs both solo and in enough bands to fill a summer music festival lineup. He writes songs with the same heart and humor as greats like John Prine, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Wolf recently won first place in the Duluth Dylan Fest songwriters contest and holds down weekly residencies throughout the Twin Ports, most recently at the Cedar Lounge. His local band projects include Boxcar, Neatneatneat, Actual Wolf, Crooked Mile and Eldri Snow’s Wintry Mix.

At the Cedar Lounge

No Cover

Join The Last Revel + Between Howls at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. on Friday, June 19th for a special night of rich harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and modern Americana.

🎟 Tickets on sale now!
🕕 6:00PM Doors / 7:00PM Music

Headlining the evening is The Last Revel, the Minneapolis four-piece known for lush four-part vocal harmonies and dynamic arrangements featuring acoustic guitar, upright bass, fiddle, and 5-string banjo. Their modern Americana sound feels both timeless and fresh—built for listening rooms and lively taprooms alike.

Opening the night is Duluth’s own Between Howls. Husband-and-wife duo Ren Howl (violin) and Nick Howl (guitar) bring soaring vocal harmonies, thoughtful lyrics, and virtuosic instrumental work that’s been captivating audiences across the U.S. since 2018.

Mark your calendar, grab your tickets, and plan for an unforgettable evening of live music. 🎻🍺

No cover/tips appreciated.

Birds of a feather flock together! 🦩

We're kicking off summer with our 5th Annual Flamingo Fest—a wacky, wild, and wonderfully weird way to pre-game or post-party Grandma’s Marathon! 🏃‍♀️💃
Looking for a chill local getaway? Lincoln Park’s got shops, sips, and bites galore. Want to dance ‘til your wings fall off? Or just chillax in the yard to some vibey tunes and rest your legs. We’ve got that too.

Grab your flock, stretch those legs, and let’s get flamingo fabulous.

Bent Paddle Taproom Event: 3 PM – 10 PM

🦩 Live Music: 4 PM – 8 PM
4:30p ~ Willem DaFoe Fan Club
6:30p ~ Entheos Enclave

🦩 Food Partner:
Bowlz N Thangz – With themed bowlz and bites that will have the whole town flocking to the yard!

🦩 BP Glam Throwdown:
Break out your flamingo-themed or tropical best and strut your stuff! Fabulous, flamingo-inspired prizes await the most dazzling participants.

All Ages | Family Friendly

8:00 PM Show

The Cedar Lounge

Sophie Hiroko was born and raised in Duluth, MN by the waters of Lake Superior and the northern forests of ancient wisdom. She has been writing and creating her whole life, but began her music career nearly a year and a half ago, which has since launched into the career of her dreams! After winning the grand prize of Trampled by Turtles' Palomino grant in 2025, she moved to Minneapolis to pursue music full time. This past October, she took her debut EP "to the core" on tour which ended in Brooklyn NYC. Her music is a grungy and powerful expression of her life experiences that is catching the attention of many, in the realm of Minnesota music. Her current full-band iteration is a girlband which includes Skye of SLOG on drums and Kara of Momzilla on bass.

The Spine Stealers are an eerie folk band fronted by songwriter Emma O’Shea, whose songs conjure dark lakes, brain-burned nostalgia and fractured memories. In just three years, they’ve etched their name into the region’s folk scene, quietly amassing a devoted following. The band took on their first national tour through the Western US and released their second EP, Yellow Feather in 2025. They have been featured on Gems on VHS Long Playlist and October 2024 Playlist, won the 2023 Blue Ox Virtual Band Competition, as well as making the official Blue Ox Music Festival lineup in 2025 and supported acts such as Haley Heyndrickx, Chris Acker, Basia Bulat, The Last Revel, Them Coulee Boys, Dead Horses, Wild Horses, Charlie Parr, Palmyra and Arcadian Wild.