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Water Cat is a Franco-American duo with a sweet, stompy, and eclectic sound. Consisting of Emma Musto as the lead vocalist 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.

Makers Market | 1st Sun of the month June-Sept. | 12-4 PM | W. Twin Ports Crafters & Sunday Strumday Music

Unique, sustainable, handcrafted, locally-grown and freshly-brewed goods are sold at the Earth Rider festival grounds on the first Sunday of each month, May to September. The market features a variety of what Twin Ports makers have to offer the first Sunday of the month May though August. Complete with live music featuring Twin Ports troubadour and guitar slinger Ian Alexy (Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank).

SALTYDOG
Their rhythms may be a little bossy. Their drummers commanded me to feel Saucy. Another Duluth band that can hold a groove. The Bass lines funk and the bootys move. Some songs tell stories and others tell moods. They sing about friends and they sing about foods. With Improvisations both jarring and dreamy, one guitar clucks and the other ones creamy. Looking for a band to follow outta the fog? Well look no further than Saltydog.

Duluth-based northwoods funk jam band Saltydog consists of Jacob Mahon on guitar and vocals, drummer Owen “Owie”Mahon (who also does vocals), Sam Deters on guitar, Bryon “Lefty” Johnson on percussion, Calvin “Calzone” Lund on the Bass and Gavin St. Clair on the keys.

QUINNE + JAMIE NESS opening!

The Spine Stealers and Ross Thorn kick off their Western tour in Duluth! The show doubles as an album release for Thorn's second album, Fitting In.

They'll be joined by TNT HiFi

The Spine Stealers are a two-gal duo making “spooky folk” influenced by the north-wood Wisconsin pines, 24/7 truck stop diners, heartbreak and dark lakes. Kate and Emma started learning guitar together around bonfires in their shared hometown during the height of the pandemic, soon writing songs inspired by lonesome winters, the heartaches of nostalgia and broken ideas of love. The duo started frequenting open mics in July of 2022, which led them to a whirlwind first year as performers. It began with opening for Dead Horses at Madison’s Majestic Theater for Folk Fest 2023, then winning the 2023 Blue Ox Music Festival Virtual Band Competition, and releasing their first ever EP, “River Teeth Tapes” in July, 2023. 2024 brought the release of several singles, a feature in DAYBREAK magazine, and most proudly, the recording of their debut album “If the Sky Falls, Beyond the Sidewalks”, released in October, 2024. The duo is making a name in the Midwestern folk scene, and anxiously await the introduction of their sound to new corners of the country.

With a pastoral upbringing in northern Wisconsin, Ross Thorn’s music emanates as a warm and soulful hymn, waking up optimistically beside a snow-covered window. His sharply crafted and often humorous lyrics—distinctly reminiscent of great folk artists like John Prine—reveal internal struggles of empathy, questions of human character and virtue, and a search for hope, often finding solace in some unanticipated truth. In 2023, Thorn released his debut album, Hugo, a thoughtful exploration into mortality, loss, and identity. The 9-track record leans heavily into his folk and country roots, showcasing introspective and melancholic songwriting along with political fervor and compassion for others—an album for anyone that appreciates an old sound with a forward-looking message. These songs caught the attention of Trampled By Turtles, who selected Thorn to open for them and Jenny Lewis at their annual sold-out show in Duluth. His second album, Fitting In, is set to release in August of 2025. The album showcases fine-tuned songwriting through traditional and contemporary folk tunes that explore the humorous and somber sides of the human condition.

Cooper, Corey-Flatau, Ilhang, and Pollesch come together for the Duluth-based songwriting project, Old Love. If the image of Adrianne Lenker and Jerry Garcia watching an episode of Carl Sagan's Cosmos on a starry night brings a smile to your face, Old Love might just fall for you. And if you like music that breezes between upbeat indie folk and heart string tugging bops, you might just fall for Old Love.

Gas Station Coffee, comprised of Oliver Newton and Ashe Berton, brings songs that feel honest, lived-in, and quietly powerful. — built on rich harmonies, thoughtful lyrics, and a real sense of connection.

No Cover | All Ages | Family Friendly

Come celebrate local arts at On The Record's 2nd anniversary party! On The Record is bringing together all the corners of the arts community with an eclectic live and local lineup of music, live painting, arts activities, and artist-vendors. This is a pay-what-you-can event; any support you provide helps cover event costs and keeps On The Record going strong! No one is turned away for lack of funds.

LIVE PERFORMANCES: 5:30pm - 9pm
~ George Ellsworth
~ Inga Entheos
~ Gochujang
~ Moxen

LIVE PAINTING
~ Cherry Koch
~ Inga Weis

COMMUNITY ARTS ACTIVITIES: 4 - 8 PM
~ Waterstop Arts Collective
~ Ayana Greene community involved painting

ARTIST VENDORS: 4 - 9 PM
artists tba

FOOD TRUCK: 4 - 8 PM
Johnny B's

Find all the info at:
ontherecordzine.com/anniversary-party

Free entry! | Donations encouraged

**This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from Minnesota State Legislature’s General Fund

Visit our Arts and Crafts market full of unique work from local artist. Find a wide variety of beautiful handmade items for the perfect pick-me-up. Jewelry, cards, home decor, hand dyed yarn and clothing, baked goods and jams and so much more!

📚🍻 Crow & Co. Boozy Book Fair 🍻📚

Top off your weekend every Second Sunday from 12-4p with friends and a treasure trove of queer, weird, and wonderful books, games, candles, and more from Crow & Co. To Go! ✨
Each month features a special guest or surprise, so you never know what magic awaits! Grab a pint, browse the shelves, and let the good vibes (and good reads) flow! 🌈📖🍺
Kick back by the fireplace and snuggle into a book and meet some new friends. We're here for it!

SALTYDOG
Their rhythms may be a little bossy. Their drummers commanded me to feel Saucy. Another Duluth band that can hold a groove. The Bass lines funk and the bootys move. Some songs tell stories and others tell moods. They sing about friends and they sing about foods. With Improvisations both jarring and dreamy, one guitar clucks and the other ones creamy. Looking for a band to follow outta the fog? Well look no further than Saltydog.

Duluth-based northwoods funk jam band Saltydog consists of Jacob Mahon on guitar and vocals, drummer Owen “Owie”Mahon (who also does vocals), Sam Deters on guitar, Bryon “Lefty” Johnson on percussion, Calvin “Calzone” Lund on the Bass and Gavin St. Clair on the keys.

WETLAND WILLOWS opening!