Jul 16 Wednesday
INDIE ROCK + FRESH BEER + WEEKLY RESIDENCYJoin us at the Cedar Lounge as we welcome up and coming guitarist and songwriter Sophie Hiroko!
SCHEDULE6:30 PM Doors7:00 PM Sophie Hiroko
TICKETS$5.00 Advance General Admission$5.00 Day of Show GA (if available)$50.00 Reserved Table For (4) Four
SOPHIE HIROKORiding a wave of generational change in the city’s music scene, Duluth’s Sophie Hiroko began writing songs as a teenager and found an audience last summer. In the fall, she recruited bassist Ned Netzel and drummer Tommy Kishida to help transform her songs into a fully formed sound that falls into the self-described genre of “tender bubblegrunge.” Kishida is leaving the band before Homegrown, but Leif Hinkel has stepped in to take over the drums. George Ellsworth was recently added on keys. Hiroko’s lyrics reflect the experience of “coming of age in Duluth as a queer woman, and coming from a multi-cultural family,” she said.
Jul 17 Thursday
Born Too Late | Superior Soundcheck Series is finally here! Join us at Cedar Lounge Earth Rider Brewery taproom for a night of amazing music and good vibes. Get ready to groove to some killer tunes and enjoy the cool atmosphere. Don't miss out on this awesome event - mark your calendars now!
SCHEDULE6:00 PM Doors7:00 PM Born Too Late
TICKETS$5.00 Advance General Admission$5.00 Day of Show GA (if available)$50.00 Reserved Table for (4) Four
BORN TOO LATEBorn Too Late has been offering up musical nostalgia in the Twin Ports since 2016, when siblings Traxx and Rokkyn Nelson-Kavajecz first started gigging around town as 9- and 11-year-olds. Their style is 1970s and ’80s rock and country, and their love of this music is what led to the band name. While they started out doing covers, they have since branched out into writing original music in the same vein, with Traxx playing acoustic guitar and both Nelson-Kavajecz’s producing vocal harmonies. Their second album, Terrible Twos, was released in October.
Jul 18 Friday
“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.
Experience a unique blend of music and camaraderie at "Climes Live: Music, Pizza & Brews at Fitger's" on Friday from 7-10 pm. Hosted in the cozy confines of Fitger's Barrel Room, this evening is set to feature the evocative music of Climes, led by Minnesota's own Drew Anderson.
Climes, a project that melds protest with the contemplation of love and loss, showcases songs as fleeting and precious as our individual lives, backed by a collaborative ensemble of local musicians and artists.
Enhance your listening experience with Fitger's finest pizzas and beers, available for purchase throughout the event. Don't miss this chance to enjoy great local music, savor tasty food and drinks, and connect with the community in a historic setting. Join us for a night where every note and flavor promises to be a memory in the making.
Austin Castle + Josie LanghorstCome join us for a night of live music at Cedar Lounge Earth Rider Brewery taproom! Austin Castle and Josie Langhorst will be joining us on stage. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support local artists. See you there!
SCHEDULE8:00 PM Doors8:30 PM Josie Langhorst9:30 PM Austin Castle
TICKETS$10.00 Advance General Admission$10.00 Day of Show GA (if available)$60.00 Reserved Table for (4) Four
AUSTIN CASTLEAustin Castle has the heart of a folk singer and the voice of a bluesman. Raised in a rural Minnesota cabin after his family relocated from a trailer park, Castle's songwriting captures both the pain and beauty of everyday life. Now based in Duluth, Castle was the winner of Dylan Fest’s songwriter contest in 2024. Josie Langhorst, a talent to watch and winner of Dylan Fest's songwriter contest in 2025, will perform an opening set.
JOSIE LANGHORSTJosie is a singer-songwriter from Barnum Minnesota who loves to frequent Duluth. Whether that’s joining Grant Glad in a closet to discuss music for his podcast, singing at Wussow’s open mic on Wednesday’s, or just going to Goodwill. Chances are she’s on that hill somewhere. Josie writes stories about screwing up, never leaving your home town, and dying as she pulls from influences such as Adrienne Lenker, Odie Leigh, and Daffo. Her folky rhythms and honest lyrics will really make you listen.
Jul 19 Saturday
Enjoy a world music festival whose artists spread the message of love, hope and equality for all. World class performers, international foods, beverages, artisans, and more! Bayfront Festival Park is located right by Lake Superior and is the premier location for musical events. Visit www.bayfrontworldmusic.com for updates on lineup, tickets, hotel accommodations, directions, and camping information. No coolers, cans, or bottles please. Concessions available. This is a rain or shine event.
Corey Medina & Brothers are bringing their soulful sound to the Cedar Lounge Earth Rider Brewery taproom. Join us for a live performance that will have you dancing all night long.
SCHEDULE7:00 PM Doors7:30 PM Show
TICKETS$10.00 Advance General Admission$10.00 Day of Show GA (if available)$80.00 Reserved Table for (4) Four
COREY MEDINA & BROTHERSCorey Medina is a Blues-Rock artist who is Diné from Shiprock, NM, a town on the Navajo Tribal Nation. He moved to Northern Minnesota in 2012 to be closer to his girlfriend, now wife and mother to their two beautiful children. After a couple of years working in the community as well as the music scene, Corey was able to debut his first album, Old Dog Crying, in 2015 with a local producers' collaboration called Incepticons.
Corey now produces full-time music with his band known as "The Brothers", hence Corey Medina & Brothers. Corey calls who he trusts “brother”, and the band's dynamics on and off stage attributed to that. The Brothers band consists of Eric Sundeen of Bemidji, MN on Drums and Gary Broste also from Bemidji, on upright bass.
After 3 years of talking about a full-length studio album, in 2019 Corey and The Brothers released their debut album, Better Days. This year they will be recording their studio sophomore album in Minneapolis at the end of the summer at Winterland Studios. They set out to spread light in the dark with their raw, soulful, intimate music and stage presence.
Lydia Boyum & Ryan Lane bring a heartfelt blend of singer-songwriter, folk, indie, and pop influences to the stage. With captivating vocals and acoustic guitar, their music tells stories of love, life, and everything in between.
Jul 20 Sunday
Nate Weiler | Sunday Strum Day | 1pm | Sunday | July 20th
A Cedar Lounge favorite, Nate Weiler is a local musician who aims to compliment the vibe of any fire pit, room or stage with a balanced sound of original music and cover songs.
Enjoy classical music featuring Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2, as well as spectacular overtures from “Nabucco” and “The Wreckers.” Pops music rounds out the program. Conductor J. David Arnott leads this regional orchestra in its 15th summer season. This large multigenerational group is dedicated to providing high-quality music to the Northland FREE OF CHARGE (free-will offerings appreciated). The Moose Lake program on Sunday 2 pm, 7/20, and is part of the Agate Encores Community Concert Series. This same classical concert is offered in Duluth on Sunday 7/27, at 7 pm, at St. Scholastica's Mitchell Auditorium, with a reception following.