2015 mwmf listener's guide

Organizers

Board of DirectorsTrina Barrett, Sam Brown, Charlie Brown, Sean Burke, Julie Fassbender, Jacob Grippen, Zach Krage,Jim Trouten, Doug WestermanManaging DirectorParker ForsellAssistant DirectorDave CaseyBooking ManagerIsaac SammisMerchandiseAnnika Gunderson, On Three PrintingVolunteer CoordinatorRebecca RichterTicketing CoordinatorNicole KirchnerMusic CommitteeMegan Hanson, Brianna Haupt, Tim Fair, Doug Harden, Sean Burke, Matt Marek, Alex StevensEducation CommitteeJacob Grippen, Kelly Blau, Mike Costello, Brianna Haupt, Isaac Sammis, Nick Novotny, Nick ElstadFundraising CommitteeSean Burke, Julie Fassbender, Cherie Harkenrider Listener’s Guide Adam Wiltgen, Jonathon Roberts, Brian Voerding, Chris Rodgers, Jim SchmidtPhotographyShannon Porter, Sidney Swanson, Ben SteinquistHub Window DesignSarah Johnson

168 E. 3rd St.Winona, MN 55987

Many thanks to the volunteers,

artists and sponsors - you truly make this

festival the place “where music and community meet”.

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ProductionBen Assef - Northern Sun Productions

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a collaboration between

MWMF

North Light Songwriters’ Showcase

Frankie Lee • Nicole Rae (The Traveling Suitcase) Eddie Danger • Lydia Liza (Bomba de Luz)

Mike Munson • Rachel Kilgour • J.E. SundeChristopher the Conquered • Jaybone Bell •

Friday, April 24 • Winona Arts Center • 6pm - 10pm

A gathering of nine accomplished songwriters from Minnesota,

Wisconsin, and Iowa playing three sets

in round robin style. New material written during

a day-long networking session held in conjunction with the festival

to be premiered.

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GREAT MUSICLIVES HERE.

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thursday • april 23Historic Masonic Temple - sponsored by The Current 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM Chastity Brown8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pieta Brown6:30 PM - 7:30 PM The Ericksons

Ed’s No Name Bar - sponsored by KQAL12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Black Eyed Snakes10:30 PM - 11:30 PM The Traveling Suitcase9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Porcupine7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Rank Strangers6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MR NASTI

Broken World Records - back room - sponsored by KFAI12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Charlie Parr10:00 PM - 11:00 PM Jack Klatt8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Federales

Broken World Records - front room - sponsored by KFAI11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Corpse Reviver9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Mike Munson7:15 PM - 8:00 PM Chris Holm6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Eli Glor

Eagles Club - sponsored by HBC12:00 AM - 1:00 AM The Fattenin’ Frogs10:30 PM - 11:30 PM Ali and the Scoundrels9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Reina del Cid7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Small Town Anthem

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Thursday

People Brothers BandBlack Market Brass

General B. and the wiz, rubengravy train, sharrows

love nocturnalkarl b. & the soul surgeons

D.J. Abilities, gloom balloon Twins, breakaway

teenage moods, jay simonson high tiny hairs, Click track

the miami dolphins,botzy

Friday

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Charlie ParrCorpse Reviver

Federales, Jack Klatt Mike MUnson,Chris Holm

ELi Glor

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friday • april 24Historic Masonic Temple - sponsored by The Current9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Communist Daughter7:30 PM - 8:30 PM We Are The Willows6:00 PM - 7:00 PM J.E. Sunde

Ed’s No Name Bar - sponsored by HBC12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Frankie Lee10:30 PM - 11:30 PM Farewell Milwaukee9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Kevin Bowe and the Okemah Prophets7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Ilika/Ward Duo6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gabriel Douglas4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Dirt Road Ramblers

Broken World Records - back room - sponsored by People Fest12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Black Market Brass10:00 PM - 11:00 PM People Brothers Band8:00 PM - 9:00 PM General B and the Wiz6:30 PM - 7:15 PM Karl B & The Soul Surgeons

Broken World Records - front room - sponsored by People Fest11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Ruben9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Gravy Train7:15 PM - 8:00 PM The Sharrows5:45 PM - 6:30 PM Love Nocturnal

Wesley UMC - Sounds Like School Stage sponsored by KQAL, SE MN Arts Council, Elizabeth Callendar King Foundation

11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Toki Wright & Big Cats9:30 PM - 10:30 PM Fort Wilson Riot8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Driftwood Bones7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Nick Maas6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Austin Weatherhead

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friday • april 24Eagles Club12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Pill Hill10:30 PM - 11:30 PM Black River Revue9:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Wide Awakes7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Midwest Paul Cook6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers

Winona Arts Center - North Light Songwriter’s Showcase9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Eddie Danger, Nicole Rae, Mike Munson7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Christopher the Conquered, Lydia Liza, J.E. Sunde6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Frankie Lee, Rachel Kilgour, Jaybone BellVFW12:15 AM - 1:00 AM France Camp 11:00 PM - 11:45 PM The Cavewives9:45 PM - 10:30 PM The Ultrasounds8:30 PM - 9:15 PM Loud Nerves7:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Slamming Doors

Acoustic Cafe9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Valaska7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Har-di-Har6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Brooks Strause4:45 PM - 5:30 PM Rachel Kilgour

Blooming Grounds7:00 PM - 7:45 PM Ryan Holweger5:45 PM - 6:30 PM Joey Ryan4:30 PM - 5:15 PM Noah James Hittner

Boathouse Patio1:00 PM 1:45 PM Midwest Paul Cook12:00 PM 12:45 PM Kelly Blau11:00 AM 11:45 AM Jacob Grippen

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saturday • april 25Historic Masonic Temple sponsored by The Current9:30 PM - 10:30 PM Lucy Michelle w/ Chris Koza & John Munson8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Brass Messengers6:30 PM - 7:30 PM The Weathered Heads

Ed’s No Name Bar - sponsored by Pearl St. Brewery12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Southside Desire10:30 PM - 11:30 PM The Heavy Set9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Land of Blood and Sunshine7:30 PM - 8:30 PM American Scarecrows6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gabe Barnett & Big House Rounders4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Jake Manders

Ed’s (no name) Bar - back patio - sponsored by Pearl St. Brewery7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Mike Munson5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Gregg “Cheech” Hall4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eddie Danger3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bo. Monro

Broken World Records - back room - sponsored by HBC 12:00AM - 1:00 AM DJ Abilities11:45 PM - 12:00 AM Ignite10:15 PM - 11:00 PM Twins8:45 PM - 9:30 PM Teenage Moods 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM Botzy

Broken World Records - front room 11:00 PM - 11:45 PM Gloom Balloon9:30 PM - 10:15 PM Breakaway8:00 PM - 8:45 PM Jay Simonson6:30 PM - 7:15 PM The Multiple Cat5:15 PM - 6:00 PM The Miami Dolphins4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Click Track

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saturday • april 25VFW12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Circle of Heat 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM The Union Suits9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Rat Pit7:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Dang Ol’ Tri’ ole6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Between Two Bluffs

Wesley UMC - Sounds Like School Stage sponsored by KQAL, SE MN Arts Council, Elizabeth Callendar King Foundation

10:00 PM - 11:00 PM Bad Bad Hats8:45 PM - 9:30 PM Stereo Confession 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM Koo Koo Kanga Roo6:15 PM - 7:00 PM Whale House5:15 PM - 5:45 PM The Shakes & Rumbles4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Mac Whaley3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Saint Mary’s Gaslight winners2:15 PM - 2:45 PM Eddie Danger & Doctor Bob1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Bones, Jugs & Harmony

Eagles Club12:00 AM - 1:00 AM The Last Revel10:30 PM - 11:30 PM Jaybone Bell & Restless Light9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Beet Root Stew7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Hurricane Harold6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Paul Fonfara

Winona Arts Center9:00 PM 10:00 PM batteryboy7:30 PM 8:30 PM Brian Just Band6:00 PM 7:00 PM Chris Koza4:30 PM 5:30 PM Bones, Jugs, N Harmony3:00 PM 4:15 PM Jug Band Hokum Film – Q & A

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saturday • april 25Acoustic Cafe 9:00 PM 10:00 PM Counterfactuals7:30 PM 8:30 PM Riflebird6:00 PM 7:00 PM Mother Banjo4:30 PM 5:30 PM Turkey Creek3:00 PM 4:00 PM Chris Kendall

Boathouse Patio 1:00 PM 1:45 PM LOTT12:00 PM 12:45 PM My Grandma’s Cardigan11:00 AM 11:45 AM The Old Fashioneds (duo)

Blooming Grounds 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM Gregg Hall5:45 PM - 6:30 PM Amanda Grace4:30 PM - 5:15 PM Seasaw1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Savanah Smith11:45 PM - 12:30 PM Elsa Va10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Noah Short

Sounds Like School Stage

APRIL 24 AND APRIL 25

$10 FOR SINGLE NIGHT ENTRY BOTH FRI. AND SAT.Included for MWMF Pass Holders

SATURDAY 1:00 PM - 5:45 PM FREE ENTRYTicketed 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO 1 PM - 3 PM SATURDAY

Wesley UMC - 114 West Broadway

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music workshopssaturday • april 25

How to Promote a Gig - Masonic Theater - 4.25 - 3:15 PMFormer Red House Records publicist Ellen Stanley offers a step-by-step guide for getting the word out about your show and building your fan base.

Copyrights and Publishing - Winona Arts Center - 4.25 - 12:45 PMKevin Bowe has written songs on 3 platinum albums, working with people from Paul Westerberg to Etta James and Joe Cocker. His songs have been used on “The Sopranos” and several major motion pictures. He can explain every which way the money goes, from publishing deals to performance royalties and film/tv sync fees.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Making it as a Musicianin the 21st Century - Masonic Theater - 4.25 - 12:45 PMMinneapolis-based Music Lab instructors Julie and Andrew Thoreen (Har-di-Har) will lead a panel including Peter Miller (We Are The Willows) and J.E. Sunde in discussing the challenges and opportunities that go along with pursuing a career in music given the current economic and creative climate.

Recording - Winona Arts Center - 4.25 - 11:30 AMKevin Bowe owns his own studio in Minneapolis and is a program chair at the Institute of Production and Recording. He’s worked with Paul Westerberg and The Replacements, Communist Daughter, and Alison Scott. He has also worked on hundreds of tracks for film and TV. Hear about everything from pre-production, tracking and mixing to the real nerd stuff like mic pre’s and plug ins.

6 workshops in ALL times/locations/descriptions

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Ali & The ScoundrelsThurs. 4/23 – 10:30pm The Eagles Club (18+)R&B, Soul, Dance Rock – Saint Paul, MNStrong female vocals, sweet harmonies, & screaming horns merge classic R&B with modern sensibilities in this 9-piece indie soul act consisting entirely of Saint Mary’s University grads making their third straight MWMF appearance.

American ScarecrowsSat. 4/25 - 7:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Roots Rock, Folk-Rock, Americana - Minneapolis, MNEarnest trio featuring members of more metallic and Warped Tour-friendly acts Dropping Daylight and Somerset. Polished, radio-friendly jangle-rock, country-rock and rowdy Gaslight Anthem-style garage-rock.

Bad Bad HatsSat. 4/25 – 10:00pm Wesley UMC (All Ages)Indie-Folk, Alternative Pop – Minneapolis, MNUpbeat and clever songwriting featuring handclaps, kazoo solos, and terrifically warm & whimsical vocals. City Pages writes, “Kerry Alexander has voice like cotton candy: light and airy, imperfectly shaped, and filled with sweet pockets of sugar.”

Gabe Barnett & The Big House RoundersSat. 4/25 – 6:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Folk, Americana, Roots – Minneapolis, MNA lively, down-home folk singer with a theatrical stage presence and a rascally entourage of washboard, trumpet, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, & string bass players. Witty lyrics abound, and when this act gets going, they whip bluegrass-y blues jams to a froth.

batteryboySat. 4/25 – 9:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages)Chamber-pop, Orchestral, Indie-Folk – Minneapolis, MNHeady and pretty string arrangements set a feel-good, floating aura that is comfortably grounded by heart-over-head vocals graced in sweet harmonies & anchored with kempt percussion. Lofty & sincere lyrical lines slide over the sweetly-sad string slips that will keep them in your inner ear for the next year and more.

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Beet Root StewSat. 4/25 – 9:00pm The Eagles Club (18+)Alternative Bluegrass, Roots – Winona, MN6-piece jam grass act, and perennial Winona institution, that will be serving up danceable originals & traditionals for a lively celebration at their sixth consecutive performance at MWMF.

Between Two BluffsSat. 4/25 – 6:00pm VFW (21+)Folk, Bluegrass – Winona, MN Old time revival trio that formed last fall and is making their debut appearance at MWMF. Musicians Tanner Brethorst, Mike Bird, & RaeNelle Ostberg come from different musical backgrounds, but together they play anything from old fiddle tunes to traditional numbers with their own twist.

Black-Eyed SnakesThurs. 4/23 – Midnight Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Blues, Rock, – Duluth, MN“Look to a place where LOW, The Fall, and Willie Dixon all have something to say to one another. Then dance, fool.” That’s how Spin Magazine’s Andrew Beaujon referred to them. A genre-bending, beat-thwacking, voice-distorting electric blues band fronted by LOW’s Alan Sparhawk.

Black Market BrassFri. 4/24 – Midnight Broken World Records (back room) (21+)Funk, Afrobeat, Brass Band – Minneapolis, MNDrums & horns of all kinds crowd the stage at this 10-piece’s shows. Funk guitar scratches, horn line blasts, trumpet riffs fill the air with a sound smuggled in from somewhere much warmer than here. The congas & bass settle into a groove and let the horn players take turns at making the crowd roar in amazement. Bring your dancing shoes!

Black River RevueFri. 4/24 – 10:30pm The Eagles Club (18+)Alternative Bluegrass, Folk – Duluth, MN / Superior, WIFun loving 6-piece founded in 2010 that plays a foot-stompin’ mixture of folk, rock and string-band music.

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Kelly BlauFri. 4/24 – Noon The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages)Jazz – Winona, MNLead guitar player for local Americana band Jaybone Bell & Restless Light whose solo sessions tend toward his trained jazz guitar roots, inspired by John Scofield, Wes Montgomery, & Julian Lage.

Bones, Jugs, N HarmonySat. 4/25 – 1:00pm Wesley UMC (All Ages)Sat. 4/25 – 4:30pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages)Jug Band, Calypso, Ragtime – Urbana, IL / Champaign, ILXylophones, kazoos, resonator guitars, clarinets, and, of course, bones & jugs — this quartet uses an outrageous array of instruments to create a 21st century throwback to 1920’s ragtime with a new-agey jug band twist. They’ve even been known to pay homage to their namesake with the 90s-rap-style dance hit, Wiggle Ya Bones. Jug Band Hokum, a film featuring the band will be previewed before their performance at the Arts Center.

Botzy Sat. 4/25 – 7:15pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+)Alternative Hip-Hop – Minneapolis, MN Hyphy beats and a devil-may-care delivery dominate this reformed ska-rapper’s songs. A hard working member of the Polkadot Mayhem collective, Botzy is a constant collaborator whose banging party tracks feature tongue-in-cheek rhymes that are intermixed with jazzy tunes & earnest lyrics about old love & self destruction.

Kevin Bowe & The Okemah ProphetsFri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Roots-Rock, Americana, Garage-Rock – Minneapolis, MNSeasoned rock veteran Kevin Bowe trades barbs with a who’s who of Twin Cities (and beyond) music legends. From Etta James to Paul Westerberg, he has sung and recorded with or for an eclectic bunch. His crack 3-piece band likes to play them loud and as No Depression claims, ride “a sturdy cross between Tom Petty and Band Of Horses.”

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Brass MessengersSat. 4/25 – 8:00pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages)Brass, Funk, Klezmer - Minneapolis, MN Always brassy & never brash, they’ve been performing foot-stomping, dance-your-heart-out music for years. Imagine a jazzed-up version of a parade band, playing everything from hard-swinging tunes reminiscent of a New Orleans street group to the orchestral woodwind whirls of a klezmer ensemble. Just when you think you’ve settled in, you may even hear a tuba break out into the opening riff of Black Sabbath’s War Pigs.

BreakawaySat. 4/25 – 9:30pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)Electronic, Witch House, Neo-Folk – Minneapolis, MNExperimental solo electronic project that blends dark wave and synthpop over agressive beats to create a digital landscape rife with detail and sonic stimulation that expertly showcases Winona native Joe Kujawa’s infectious intensity, impressive falsetto and operatic delivery.

Chastity BrownThurs. 4/23 – 9:30pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages)Neo-Soul, Blues, Roots - Minneapolis, MNRooted in gospel & soul, country & blues, Chastity is a 2013 alum of MWMF. This multi-instrumentalist — guitar, piano, banjo, saxophone — with four albums under her belt (& a fifth due out this spring) has also made a name for herself in Europe, where she toured again earlier this year.

Pieta BrownThurs. 4/23 – 8:00pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages)Folk-Blues, Roots - Iowa City, IARed House Records artist and daughter of Grammy-nominated folk/bluesman Greg Brown, Pieta’s languid, ethereal vocal delivery has weathered numerous comparisons to such singers as the Cowboy Junkies’ Margo Timmins. Her latest release, “Paradise Outlaw”, was recorded at Justin Vernon’s April Base studio in Wisconsin.

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The CavewivesFri. 4/24 – 11:00pm VFW (21+)Psych-Rock, Blues Rock, Alternative Rock - Milwaukee, WIWith rousing wails & soulful theatrics, frontman Michael Marten’s versatile vocals, along with some impressive jangly guitar work, lead the way in this polished four-piece’s audacious fusion of blues rock, 60s psychedelia, and 80s glam. The result is an idiosyncratic form of alternative rock.

Circle of HeatSat. 4/25 – Midnight VFW (21+)Jazz-Rock Fusion, Funk, Jam Band - Minneapolis, MN Technically skilled quartet that creates a fusion of prog rock beat and jazz-style rock improvisation with a blues backbone and clean vocal harmonies.

Click TrackSat. 4/25 – 4:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)Indie-Rock – La Crosse, WI & Winona, MNCatchy, exuberant, and hard-rocking power pop trio with elements of Britpop and electronic dance that’s sure to animate any crowd.

Communist DaughterFri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages)Indie-Folk, Indie-Rock – Saint Paul, MNBrilliantly honest and autobiographical storytelling provided by the troubled past of frontman Johnny Solomon that is carried along by smart arrangements & tactful musicianship and articulated through smooth male/female vocals which tell the sad-but-sometimes-hopeful stories of lost love & closed doors.

Corpse ReviverThurs. 4/23 – 11:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)Roots, Folk, Acoustic, Old-Time – Minneapolis, MN Accomplished duo of lively folk musicians that pay tribute to songs from Harry Smith’s storied and influential 1952 compilation, The Anthology of American Folk Music.

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The CounterfactualsSat. 4/25 – 9:00pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages)Alt-Pop, Indie-Rock, Americana – Northfield, MN For an act named after the psychological condition of ruminating on the perennial What If?, this 4-piece is cohesive, clear, & catchy -- remarkable, as it is primarily composed of philosophy professors. Their songs buzz with indie-rock energy, are saturated with a heavy dose of Americana, & are peppered with layered lyrics that may suggest the presence of some of the alternative realities we’ll never live.

Christopher the ConqueredFri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages)Folk, Jazz, Pop - Des Moines, IowaA cross fertilization of Randy Newman, Jonathon Richman, and Jeff Buckley, Maximum Ames Records founder Chris Ford approaches the singer-songwriter mode with directness, humor, and satire. Expect a rock and roll attitude, informed by the American Songbook Tradition and resulting in soulful pop songs.

Eddie DangerFri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages)Sat. 4/25 – 4:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (patio) (21+)Cosmic Country-folk – Madison, WIAn award-winning singer/songwriter, playwright, multi-instrumentalist, wedding officiant, story teller, & festival organizer. Eddie Live-loop-samples 4-part vocal harmonies plus the guitar, didgeridoo, piano, pump organ, flutes, sax, various percussion, and ukulele. He also will lead the workshop/ networking session for North Light Songwriters’ Showcase.

Eddie Danger & Doctor BobSat. 4/25 – 2:15pm Wesley UMC (All Ages)Puppetry – Madison, WI & Winona, MNSeafaring Songs & Puppets transport the audience to the decks of ancient ships in a series of sea songs and shanties with live marionette puppetry.

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The Dang Ol’ Tri’ oleSat. 4/25 – 7:30 PM VFW (21+)Folk, Old-Time, Bluegrass, Jazz – St. Paul, MNA multi-genre acoustic group, writing enticing original music and re-adapting classic rock and country pieces. With diverse musical influences, the Tri’ole plays a bit of everything. 4-part vocal harmonies and humored banter keep the audience drawn to the stage.

Dirt Road RamblersFri. 4/24 – 4:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Country, Roots, Americana – Minneapolis, MNCountry-roots pioneers with roots in the soil of America and a wayfaring spirit recognizable in the narrative pilgrimages – from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Nashville, Tennessee to roads unnamed and unknown. The band showcases songs with traditional, classic sounds, influenced by the likes of hard work, whiskey, and women.

DJ AbilitiesSat. 4/25 – Midnight Broken World Records (back room) (21+)Alternative Hip-Hop, Electronic Dance Music – Saint Paul, MNBorn Gregory “Maxx” Keltgen, DJ Abilities is an underground hip hop producer and DJ affiliated with Rhymesayers Entertainment. Well-known in the Midwest for being one of the best battle DJs in the local scene, this scratch master has twice taken the crown at the DMC Regional Championships. Look for some insatiable grooves on the turn tables to meltdown the end of the fest.

Gabriel DouglasFri. 4/24 – 6:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic, Blues, Americana – Minneapolis, MN4onthefloor frontman has a soulful, gritty voice that anchors every song. Strong and deep, it soars over the acoustic singer-songwriter’s strummings and melts listener’s hearts. His earnest lyrics share tales of regret, desire, and brokeness with fierce energy.

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Driftwood BonesFri. 4/24 – 8:00pm Wesley UMCAlternative-Folk, Folk-Rock – Winona, MNCharming and magnetic quartet of young Winona natives that perform refreshingly original folk-rock compositions that feature ukulele, piano, and dueling male-female vocals.

The EricksonsThurs. 4/23 – 6:30pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages)Electro-Pop, Indie-Folk - Minneapolis, MNSisters Bethany & Jennifer return to the Masonic Temple where they made their MWMF debut in 2013. Since then these La Crosse natives have added ambient & electronic sounds, and a more beat-driven approach, to their deep folk influences. The result is a mystical window through which their ethereal vocal harmonies really shine.

Farewell MilwaukeeFri. 4/24 – 10:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Alt-Country, Americana, Folk-Rock – Minneapolis, MNGorgeous, youthful two- and three-part vocal harmonies backed by lulling acoustic guitar, as well as touches of twangy electric guitar, weepy pedal steel, sultry piano, and whirling organs.

The Fattenin’ FrogsThurs. 4/23 – Midnight Eagles Club (18+)Roots-Rock Revival, Americana Rock – Minneapolis, MNWith a style developed by mixing blues, country, folk, R&B, gospel, bluegrass, and jazz from the first half of the 20th century, The Fattenin’ Frogs aim to help bring rock music back to its roots.

The FederalesThurs. 4/23 – 8:00pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+)Alt-Country, Honky-Tonk, Roots-Rock - Minneapolis, MNThey took their name from their favorite Townes Van Zandt song, these six Twin Cities natives with a taste for country and folk music came together and started playing in 2012. Their guitar-driven, pedal steel-soaked sound is cut with close harmonies and plenty of whiskey.

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Paul FonfaraSat. 4/25 – 6:00pm The Eagles Club (18+)Baroque Americana - Minneapolis, MNMulti-instrumentalist frontman of The Painted Saints that layers guitar, clarinet, strings, an archaic Colombian squeezebox, and whistles into a self-described “spaghetti western-heroin-klezmer-chamber country-gutter blues-dirge motown.”

Fort Wilson RiotFri. 4/24 - 9:30pm Wesley UMC (All Ages)Indie-Pop, Electronic, Trip-Hop - Minneapolis, MNExperimental duo of Amy Hager and Jacob Mullis that marries pristine vocal harmonies to jarring electro-garage-pop while blurs boundaries and immersing the listener in hypnotic waves from some sunset alien shore. From the crashing guitars and keys, to the blasting uplift of trumpet and harmonica lines to the dancing thump of electronic drums, this act is an energy that grabs a hold of you and takes you on a journey.

France CampFri. 4/24 – 12:15am / After Midnight VFW (21+)Punk, Post-Hardcore, Surf Rock – Minneapolis, MNScorching indie rock led by lead guitarist Jay Simonson, who with his band carve a sound that borrows a wide range of elements from surf rock to blues and punk.

“Gaslight” Variety Show WinnersSat. 4/25 – 3:15pm Wesley UMC (All Ages)Variety – Winona, MNHighlights & winners from the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota student talent & variety show sponsored by the senior class, which has been a musical tradition on campus every spring since 1963.

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General B & The WizFri. 4/24 – 8:00pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+)Blues Rock, Alt-Rock – Saint Paul, MNBy stretching cleverly innovative rock to different ends of the sonic spectrum, this adventurous quintet are constantly elaborating their sound to provide a new twist on indie-blues and psych-rock with dramatic theatrics & a songwriting prowess that will jump out & rattle your cage.

Gloom BalloonSat. 4/25 - 11:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)Psychedelic Dance, Electro-Pop, Chamber-Pop – Des Moines, IAHailed by Paste Magazine in 2014 as one of the “12 Iowa Bands You Need to Listen to Now.”An unforgettable foray into noise being beautiful, a warm blend of loops, synth, & drum machines, master-minded by Patrick Tape Fleming (of Poison Control Center), a performance piece, of synched screen projections and raw beats .

Eli GlorThurs. 4/23 – 6:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)Blues, Folk, Rock – Winona, MNLongtime Winona performer & patron re-interprets traditional blues gems along with eclectic, guitar-driven originals stuck somewhere in the 1930’s...but mashed up with modern rural folk.

Amanda GraceSat. 4/25 – 5:45pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages)Alternative Pop-Rock, Soft Rock – Winona, MNThoughtful and contemplative singer, songwriter, and pianist with beguiling vocals and intimate, confessional lyrics. In a world where positivity can go a long way, she’s got plenty to spare.

Gravy TrainFri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)Alternative Bluegrass, Folk – Winona, MNAmbitious group of WSU students with divergent musical backgrounds that share a love for bluegrass & river music who produce a foot-stompin’ folk-rock sound, complete with sing-alongs, strummin’ strings, & more energy than you can imagine.

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Jacob GrippenFri. 4/24 - 11:00am The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages)Acoustic, Indie-Folk – Winona, MNVersatile and talented vocalist performing his version of acoustic folk-pop around the Coulee/Driftless Region since 2006.

Gregg “Cheech” HallSat.. 4/25 - 5:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (patio) (21+)Sat. 4/25 – 7:00pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages)Country-Rock – La Crosse, WISlide guitarist of the White Iron Band, and formally of the Smokin’ Bandits, “Cheech” gets back to his country lifestyle roots and backwoods upbringing in his solo set.

Har-di-HarFri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages)Psych-Folk, Indie-Rock, Dream-Pop – Minneapolis, MNFamilial, yet strangely enchanting orchestrations with strong melodies and complex harmonies from multi-instrumental acoustic duo Julie and Andrew Thoreen, who are making their third straight appearance at MWMF.

The Heavy SetSat. 4/25 – 10:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Alt-Country, Blues-Rock – Minneapolis, MN (+ Rochester & Winona)Prolific singer / songwriter (and Winona-to-Minneapolis transplant) Jake Ilika’s well-cultivated compositions shine with gentle vocals, lap steel guitar, and an experienced backing band.

Noah James HittnerFri. 4/24 – 4:30pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages)Folk-Rock, New Age - Fountain City, WIInfluenced by everything from folk rock to hip-hop, Hittner’s music aims to inspire the mind and warms the heart with a collage of genre-slashing acousti-tronic rhythms, melodies and vocals that beg listeners to feel something.

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Ryan HolwegerFri. 4/24 – 7:00pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages)Alt-Country - Minneapolis, MNCold winters and late nights surround the poetic cadence and clean acoustic guitar-work of Ryan Holweger, singer and primary songwriter for Western Fifth, that seeps into your skin with a candle-light warmth.

Hurricane HaroldSat. 4/25 – 7:30pm The Eagles Club (18+)Blues, Roots – Saint Paul, MN“East meets west blues” harmonica player that takes risks in country blues, sounding old & new at the same time.

IgniteSat. 4/25 – 11:45 PM Broken World Records (back room) (21+)Dance Troupe - Winona, MNMovement performance by local artists using their bodies and light to create fiber optic magic.

Ilika/Ward DuoFri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Alt-Country, Folk, Blues - Minneapolis, MNFormerly known as Tour Funk, Jake Ilika (guitars, pedal steel) and Joel Ward (piano, guitar) are both founding members of the Northwoods Band and have been playing music together for over a decade. Their accessible original tunes explore topics like heartache and hard times.

Jaybone Bell & Restless LightFri. 4/24 - 6:00pm Winona Arts Center - Jaybone BellSat. 4/25 – 10:30pm The Eagles Club (18+)Folk-Rock, Americana – Winona, MNLed by songwriter Jason Ziebell, this Winona based collective melds melodic folk song craft with runaway freight-train arrangements to create jubilant performances that feed on spontaneity & breathe pure soul.

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Brian Just BandSat. 4/25 – 7:30pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages)Baroque Folk, Chamber-Pop, Roots-Rock – Minneapolis, MNSongwriter Brian Just and company play expertly crafted pastoral rock grooves with driving bass, jangling guitar, shakers, organs, hand claps, trumpets, and flutes! Harmonies thicker than milkshakes coat exciting rock songs and folky jams, and the band’s seven talented musicians bring musical depth and texture to every song.

Jug Band Hokum: a film by Jack NortonSat. 4/25 – 3:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages)Film Preview and Q & A - Minneapolis, MNEmmy award winner Jack Norton will give MWMF a sneak preview of his upcoming film, Jug Band Hokum, which follows the whimsical lives of three jug bands as they prepare to compete in a Battle of the Jug Bands Contest, including Bones Jugs N Harmony, who will perform immediately following.

Karl B & The Soul SurgeonsFri. 4/24 – 6:30pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+)Funk, Jazz-Rock Fusion, Jam Band, Jazz - Saint Paul, MNTalented, inventive, and versatile instrumental jazz-rock fusion quartet based out of the Twin Cities that includes founding members of beloved, but now defunct Winona dance-rock act Apartment 4.

Chris KendallSat. 4/25 – 3:00pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages)Folk, Bluegrass – Winona, MNProlific, local song-writer with songs covered by Manfort, Buffalo Gals and Schwa. You can hear and understand the words and know that the songs are about local characters, the river, and farming.

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Rachel KilgourFri. 4/24 – 4:45pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages)Fri. 4/24 – 6:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages)Indie-Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic – Duluth, MNVersatile, fragile and sweet vocals layered with gorgeous finger-picking on songs reflecting about dreams of true love. With an unassuming yet gripping stage presence, this memorable performer can also get angry and powerful on songs about broken American dreams and poverty.

Jack KlattThurs. 4/23 – 10:00pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+)Blues, Roots, Country-Blues – Minneapolis, MNEntertains with his boisterous finger-picking style and whiskey worn voice while continuing in the troubadour tradition of folks like Utah Philips, Blind Willie McTell, & Townes Van Zandt.

Koo Koo Kanga RooSat. 4/25 – 7:30pm Wesley UMC (All Ages)Dance, Electronic, Hip-Hop – Minneapolis, MNGet sweaty with interactive, choreographed dance moves and zany sing-alongs about unicorns, dinosaurs and friendship bracelets from Winona’s favorite high energy, dance-party duo.

Chris KozaSat. 4/25 – 6:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages)Indie-Pop, Indie-Rock, Americana – Minneapolis, MNA cornerstone of indie-folk band Rogue Valley, Chris Koza, continues to articulate his imagery-laden mindscape through his solo work with uplifted yet poignant vocals, crisp guitar work, and a warm harmonica buzz.

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The Last Revel Sat. 4/25 – Midnight The Eagles Club (18+)Folk, Americana, Alt-Bluegrass – Mankato, MNTrio that uses traditional folk-minded three part harmonies with honest and meaningful lyrics to deliver a rowdy live performance that inspires crowds to move to every tune.

Frankie LeeFri. 4/24 – Midnight Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Fri. 4/24 – 6:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages)Americana, Alt-Country – Minneapolis, MNOnce recognized most for supporting Molly Maher and Erik Koskinen, 2014 was a break out year for Frankie Lee. He claimed City Pages Songwriter of the Year honors on the heels of multiple accolades for his 2013 laid-back alt-country EP, Middle West. Expect a talented backing band to shine up those rootsy tales of the Midwest.

Lydia Liza Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages)Alt-Folk, Pop-Rock – Saint Paul, MNPassionate & impressive young musician, darkly sophisticated jazz and Latin inspired folk-rock. Energetic & charismatic singer-songwriter, guitarist, and all around rising star.

LOTTSat. 4/25 – 1:00pm The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages)Chamber-Pop, Expiramental, Classical – Minneapolis, MNThe Romantic Period of classical music is the core inspiration for LOTT’s compositions. She explores the range on her violin by utilizing a looping pedal and similar techniques employed by looping violinist pioneers, Andrew Bird, Kishi Bashi, & Owen Pallet.

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Loud NervesFri. 4/24 – 8:30pm VFW (21+)Noise Rock, Punk, Hardcore - Saint Paul, MN This trio is loud, artsy, driving, & dynamic. Matt Semke & Jason Zaborowski used to play in Straight To Your Brain, a prolific Winona punk rock band. Zabby also runs Big Action Records, which specializes in garage/punk rock releases & also began in Winona.

Love NocturnalFri. 4/24 – 5:45pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)Americana, Soul-Folk Fusion - Minneapolis, MNA new music fusion project with the pulse of Americana and a spirit that spans genres and cultures. Grounded in the vocal harmonies of songwriters Renée Copeland & Kalen Rainbow Keir, it’s a little dark, a little sensitive, and very soulful.

Nick MaasFri. 4/24 – 7:00pm Wesley UMC (All Ages)Brit Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock - La Crosse, WISolo project from polished former Neon frontman that showcases his songwriting prowess, skillful guitar playing, and uncanny knack for irresistible melodic hooks.

Jake MandersSat. 4/25 – 4:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Acoustic Folk, Singer-Songwriter – Minneapolis, MNIn addition to playing in alt-bluegrass group The Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins, Manders is also a raconteur with tunes ranging from partner-swinging, foot-stomping jams to mournful ballads. His storytelling lyrics, strumming, flat-picking and harmonica are sometimes accompanied by Gretta Huntsigner’s fiddle and harmonies.

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The Miami DolphinsSat. 4/25 – 5:15pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)Noise-Pop, Surf-Punk, Experimental Rock – Minneapolis, MNSpastic quartet that throw together a jarring tangle of sounds – and somehow hit the sweet spot between tuneful pop and arty noise. Like a kindergarten class on an extreme sugar high, their set is a bristling cacophony of tunes that barely break the two-minute barrier.

Lucy Michellefeaturing Chris Koza & John MunsonSat. 4/25 – 9:30pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages)Indie-Folk, Indie-Pop – Minneapolis, MNIt’s almost hard to believe this songstress is still tiptoeing -- foot-stomping, really -- through her twenties. Her work pays dues to legendary songwriters while never approaching imitation, moving effortlessly from classic R&B grooves and the country-surf styles of West Coast songwriters to the sultry swing of the chanteuses who brought jazz to the masses.

Midwest Paul CookFri. 4/24 – 1:00pm The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages)Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Eagles Club (18+)Blues, Roots – Minneapolis, MNA 331 Club regular and an engineer who has worked on albums by other roots acts like Gabe Barnett and The Poor Nobodys, this bluesman has been turning heads with his darker approach to hard time songs and effortless balance of warmth and spontaneity.

Mother BanjoSat. 4/26 – 6:00pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages) Folk, Americana - Minneapolis, MNSongwriter, singer, and banjo player Ellen Stanley mixes original Americana with traditional folk and gospel music. An outstanding poet and an engaging performer, Stanley is also the Executive Director of the Minnesota Music Coalition.

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MR NASTIThurs. 4/23 – 6:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Electro-Pop, Psychedelic Dance, Indie-Rock - Fairfield, IAThis Maximum Ames recording artist combines an aural kaleidoscope of synth sounds & beats mixed with acoustic instrumentation to create soulful indie pop; augmented by a top notch light show & poignent original film projections. Despite danceable, hooky beats, it’s ultimately the confessional lyrics that give the music its genuine emotional wallop.

The Multiple CatSat. 4/25 – 6:30pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)Indie-Pop – Davenport, IAComplex, catchy, and jangly indie-pop studio project started in the mid-90s by Patrick Stolley, Daytrotter.com engineer and studio rat. Influences include Wire, Pink Floyd, and Brian Eno.

Mike MunsonThurs. 4/23 – 9:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)Sat. 4/25 – 7:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (back patio) (21+)Blues, Roots – Winona, MNRooted in blues, Munson fills the stage with a fluid combination of skilled finger picking and masterful slide guitar. Influenced by the likes of John Lee Hooker and Mississippi John Hurt, his organic original songs tell raw stories of work, travel and loss.

My Grandma’s CardiganSat. 4/25 – Noon The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages)Folk, Roots - Winona, MNA three piece folk band with lush vocal harmonies and a bright layering of banjo, guitar, and mandolin, this trio’s warm and inviting sound is simple enough to sing along with, but compelling enough not to.

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North Light Songwriters’ Showcaseat the Winona Arts Center (All Ages)Fri. 4/24 – 9:00pm (Eddie Danger, Nicole Rae, Mike Munson)Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm (Christopher the Conquered, Lydia Liza, J.E. Sunde)Fri. 4/24 – 6:00pm (Frankie Lee, Jaybone Bell, Rachel Kilgour)A gathering of nine accomplished songwriters from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa playing three sets in round robin style while premiering new material written during a day-long networking session held in conjunction with the festival. Join us in the intimate confines of the Arts Center for a memorable evening of song-craft.

The Old Fashioneds (duo)Sat. 4/25 – 11:00am The Boathouse (back patio) (All Ages)Jazz, Blues – Winona, MNGuitarist Mike Munson & vocalist Sarah Johnson aim to soothe your weary soul with old time jazz and torch songs, bringing a sultry, dulcet mix, at once mellow and frolicsome.

Charlie ParrThurs. 4/23 – Midnight Broken World Records (back room) (21+)Blues, Gospel, Bluegrass, Folk – Duluth, MNParr’s heartfelt and plaintive original folk blues and traditional spirituals don’t strive for authenticity: They are authentic. His 2013 album, Barnswallow, was recorded at the Winona Arts Center & was described by City Pages as a “triumphant return to his roots.”

The People Brothers BandFri. 4/24 – 10:00pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+)R&B, Soul, Jam Band, Dance Rock – Madison, WIEight-piece rhythm & soul powerhouse featuring an eclectic blend of original jams & conscious lyrics, along with diverse self-tailored cover tunes guaranteed to keep the crowd at Broken World moving and grooving.

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Pill HillFri. 4/24 – Midnight The Eagles Club (18+)Americana, Roots Rock – Saint Paul, MNWhen these veteran players take the stage fuzzy, rolling guitar licks and tightly grooving drums and bass swell into choruses with harmonies and roaring guitars that crash like waves. Although this act, featuring razor sharp lead guitarists Ben Glaros and Jacques Wait, proudly claim the descriptor “twangy”, they play guitar-driven rock, not country or folk rock.

PorcupineThurs. 4/23 – 9:00pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Alt-Rock, Post-Punk, Shoegaze, Indie-Rock - La Crosse, WIMaking their sixth straight MWMF appearance, this tight power trio led by singer & guitarist Casey Virock recently recorded with acclaimed engineer Steve Albini. Their songs display an acrobatic ability to combine elements from 70’s classic rock, 60’s British psychedelica, and 80’s & 90’s alternative rock while retaining an unpredictable freshness.

Rank StrangersThurs. 4/23 – 7:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Alternative Rock, Garage-Rock, Lo-Fi – Minneapolis, MNFounded in 1990 & fronted by Albatross Studio engineer / producer Mike Wisti, this inventive trio has cultivated a canon of catchy, but punchy compositions that are definitely worth geeking out over, especially since many of them feature obtuse titles and wry lyrics. By mixing defiant lo-fi clang with taut jangling guitars, these mainstays’ arrangements also cover a lot of uncharted territory.

Rat PitSat. 4/25 – 9:00pm VFW (21+)Alternative Rock – Saint Paul, MNConceived in the back of a ’98 Saturn SL4, this four-piece is bringing three-part harmonies, catchy melodies, and danceable grooves to their third straight MWMF for songs that combine slacker pop and psychedelic rock with the energy of a 19th century underground cellar party.

Reina Del CidThurs. 4/23 – 9:00pm The Eagles Club (18+)Folk-Rock - Minneapolis, MNReina’s vocals are sweet as a summer’s day, and together with her band of virtuosos (which includes talented flat picker Toni Lindgren), she delivers a spirited folk rock set with the spot-on luster of a veteran artist. Described by the Star Tribune as “Infectiously folksy and fiendishly fun.”

RiflebirdSat. 4/25 – 7:30pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages)Chamber-Pop, Indie-Rock – Winona, MNFive-piece, sister-fronted indie act with driving melodies and tender harmonies; featuring keyboards, french horn and trumpet. Remember to give them the keys to the Lincoln Town Car. They’re tired of waiting for you at home.

RubenFri. 4/24 – 11:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)Rock ‘n Roll, R&B, Blues – Stillwater, MNMaking their sixth straight MWMF appearance, this close-knit collective combines the fundamentals of rock ‘n roll and soul with complex & sophisticated instrumental arrangements and 4 part vocal harmonies.

Joey RyanFri. 4/24 – 5:45pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages)Indie-Pop – Minneapolis, MNThe eponymous singer-songwriter of Joey Ryan & the Inks will showcase his crystal-clear, bittersweet vocals while reinterpreting his band’s unique brand of catchy, sunshine-soaked pop tunes in this rare solo outing.

SeasawSat. 4/25 – 4:30pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages)Folk-Pop – Madison, WIA charming duo that tickles bone-deep with a subtle simplicity, the string and vocal driven core of their work is fleshed out by a variety of percussion, odd instruments, & smart lyrical intent that is delivered with potency and sweetly fuzzy articulation.

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The Shakes & RumblesSat. 4/25 – 5:15pm Wesley UMC (All Ages)Garage-Rock, Blues, Punk – Lake Zurich, ILAn unruly two-piece with a huge sound, slaying through punk rock and the blues with equal parts grinning and satisfaction. Distortion, singing, wailing, and apt guitar and drum work make you miss the one that left you -- and be glad it didn’t work out.

SharrowsFri. 4/24 – 7:15pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)Roots Rock, Americana – Madison, WIA distinct roots rock quintet with haunting cello lines throughout. Their latest EP, Days of Yore, was recorded Summer 2014 at the home studio of the North Mississippi All-Stars in Coldwater, Mississippi.

Noah ShortSat. 4/25 – 10:30am Blooming Grounds (All Ages)Experimental, Folk, Pop, Jazz – Winona, MNA seasoned songwriter and multi-instrumentalist also known as Mista Clue that has a keen knack for catchy tunes. Much like the canvasses he paints, his music stands out through the layering of clean acoustic guitar, complex lyrics, rich vocal melodies and the use of a variety of instruments.

Jay SimonsonSat. 4/25 – 8:00pm Broken World Records (front room) (21+)Lo-Fi, Indie-Rock, Psych-Pop – Minneapolis, MNSolo effort from the lead instigator of the band France Camp. His 2014 release “Free Trash” is an understated and under-rated lo-fi gem complete with cascading psych guitar and full of fresh hooks and catchy lyrics.

The Slamming DoorsFri. 4/24 – 7:00pm VFW (21+)Alt-Country, Roots Rock, Americana, Jam Band – Duluth, MNAn eclectic mix of thoughtful lyrics, rocksteady drum beats, pounding rhythms and articulate leads, this 6-piece’s sound meshes jam band dynamics with a southern rock soul.

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Small Town AnthemThurs. 4/23 – 7:30pm The Eagles Club (18+)Roots Rock, Folk Rock - Minneapolis, MNFounded in small town Redwood Falls, MN by twin brothers in 2008, this quartet takes rock music and mixes it with reggae, funk, blues and folk to create an original, groovy sound with a driving pulse.

Savannah SmithSat. 4/25 – 1:00pm Blooming Grounds (All Ages)Singer-Songwriter, Ukulele – Minneapolis, MNUkulele-slinging, jazz-informed vocalist, originally from Eau Claire, WI, that displays a natural talent for lyrical density that raises her simple melodies.

Southside DesireSat. 4/25 – Midnight Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)R&B, Soul – Minneapolis, MNAngelic four-part harmonies ride under heated croons at their third straight MWMF, bringing neo-soul to a new standard with a wall of golden, femme-fronted voices and a thick, unstoppable groove.

Stereo ConfessionSat. 4/25 – 8:45pm Wesley UMC (All Ages)Surf-Rock, Post-Punk, Shoegaze – Minneapolis, MNUnrelenting, uncompromising, coming-of-age rock ‘n’roll scrawled out on a notebook among doodles of skateboards, punks, and reckless ambition. Their late 2014 album, No Coast, has grabbed the attention of Twin Cities taste makers, as well as this quintet’s high school teachers.

Brooks StrauseFri. 4/24 – 6:00pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages)Singer-Songwriter, Blues, Folk – Iowa City, IAPoignant, throaty, whiskey-dreg vocals help the thoughtful, story-driven lyrics punch through the layers of well-arranged instruments that blanket the listener in silver-lining feel-goods.

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J.E. SundeFri. 4/24 – 6:00pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages)Fri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages)Indie-Folk, Chamber-Pop – Minneapolis, MNJon Sunde, lead vocalist and songwriter for Eau Claire power-house The Daredevil Christopher Wright, had a back catalogue of tunes that never made it into the band’s repertoire. With a shift more into his 60s and 70s influences, 2014’s Shapes That Kiss The Lips offer a familiar sound and his lofty voice in sepia tone.

Teenage MoodsSat. 4/25 – 8:45pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+)Surf, Garage-Rock, Lo-Fi – Minneapolis, MNSimple and slightly punky G-rated songs that are chock-full of stories about cats and bunnies and flowers, and revel in power chords and sugary pop hooks. Not too tough, not too twee--they hit that jangly sweet spot in the middle.

The Traveling SuitcaseThurs. 4/23 – 10:30pm Ed’s (no name) Bar (21+)Fri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Winona Arts Center (All Ages) Nicole Rae solo - Songwriter’s ShowcaseHard Rock, Blues Rock, Garage Rock – Oshkosh, WIUnconventional & tightly-knit rock trio with an eclectic sound that can’t be pigeonholed. Their musical amalgamation slams listeners into a world of medicinal bass lines, teeth whitening guitar solos, & ecstatic songs that awaken our inner child. Singer & drummer Nicole Rae turns heads belting out gritty & bluesy vocal lines while banging her head between lyrics, with hair whipping in the air. All told, this energetic act is simply mesmerizing.

Turkey CreekSat. 4/25 – 4:30pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages)Roots, Old-Time, Folk – Winona, MNMembers of the Beef Slough Boys and Zephyr Valley String Band in a new string trio that features music with deep roots, plenty of heart and several members of the mandolin family.

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TwinsSat. 4/25 – 10:15pm Broken World Records (back room) (21+)Garage Rock, Power Pop, Post-Punk – Waterloo, IAIrreverent band of misfit pop-rockers guided by the ghosts of Lennon & McCartney, Chilton & Bell and the Davies Brothers that create sublimely polished nuggets of pop, washed in old-school harmonies & falsettos, packed in back beat, and propelled by galloping guitars & sparkling arpeggios.

The UltrasoundsFri. 4/24 – 9:45pm VFW (21+)Alternative, Post-Punk, Dream-Pop – Winona, MNMaking their fourth consecutive MWMF appearance, this group of three small chicks & one awkwardly lanky local dude are determined purveyors of sludgy, garage dream-pop – highlighted by raw & noisy guitar-driven sounds contrasted by singer Megan Hanson’s melodic & bittersweet pixie-goth vocal delivery.

The Union SuitsSat. 4/25 – 10:30pm VFW (21+)Americana, Alt-Country, Outlaw Country – Minneapolis, MNThe broken & brooding sort of original Midwestern country that finds its home on the bar stereo. Having been bred in Wisconsin and finding a home in the Twin Cities, the band’s 2014 full-length, Forward, is a handsome, wounded heart for your ears.

Elsa VaSat. 4/25 – 11:45am Blooming Grounds (All Ages)Singer-Songwriter, Dream Pop – Sioux City, IAGroomed on the musical theatre stages of Winona, this singer-songwriter accompanies her unique vocal style with piano, guitar, accordion, and kick drum.

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ValaskaFri. 4/24 – 9:00pm Acoustic Cafe (All Ages)Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Indie-Folk – Chicago, ILTrue and solid indie-folk songs with the melancholic trimmings. Dave Valdez has captured intelligently written songs with a layer of comforting dust in his 2013 release, Natural Habitat. This is music that is lyrical & melodic, but easily memorable amongst over-saturated airwaves.

We Are The WillowsFri. 4/24 – 7:30pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages)Indie-Rock, Chamber-Pop – Minneapolis, MNReturning to a MWMF stage for the fourth time with their new 2014 album Picture [Portrait], based off of over 350 letters written to front-man Peter Miller’s grandmother from his grandfather during his tour in the South Pacific during WWII. This orchestral sextet spells indie-rock at its most beautiful and honest state.

Whale HouseSat. 4/25 – 6:15 PM Wesley UMC (All Ages)Indie Rock, Rock – Eau Claire, WIInfluenced by classic rock and 90’s alternative grunge, this three piece carves a unique blend of styles that combines the sonic exploration of psychedelic rock with the raw energy of punk.

The Weathered HeadsSat. 4/25 – 6:30pm Historic Masonic Temple (All Ages)Pop Rock, Jam Band – Winona, MNCharismatic 6-piece inspired by Dave Matthews & John Mayer with emotional vocals, jazz influenced improvisation, and vibrant pop melodies led by eponymous frontman Craig Weatherhead. Their first proper full-length studio album, The Sinner, was released with much fanfare this past February.

Austin WeatherheadFri. 4/24 – 6:00pm Wesley UMC (All Ages)Pop, Acoustic – Winona, MNConfident and proficient 14 year old guitarist and pianist that performs both covers and originals.

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The Wide AwakesFri. 4/24 – 9:00 PM The Eagles Club (18+)Bluegrass, Folk, Roots - Winona, MN5-piece good-time string band that will make you want to dance and sing along to their up-beat brand of bluegrass.

Toki Wright + Big CatsFri. 4/24 – 11:00pm Wesley UMC (All Ages)Hip-Hop, Experimental Electronic, Soul - Minneapolis, MNEmcee, organizer, and educator Toki Wright blends soulful yet futuristic music with intelligent writing. Pangaea, his collaborative album with producer Big Cats, was released in 2014 to critical acclaim. Their polished live sets feature a progressive strain of hip-hop that owes as much to Flying Lotus’s free-form textures as it does to Yeezus-style aggro-rap.

Yellow-Bellied SapsuckersFri. 4/24 – 6:00pm The Eagles Club (18+)Roots, Country, Vaudeville, Folk – Viroqua, WICharming & adorable duo performing both original and traditional old-time fiddle tunes with tight harmonies, while bringing a light musical touch and a great sense of humor. Their newest album was recorded by veteran Minneapolis engineer Tom Herbers on analog one-inch tape in a 125-year-old chapel.

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Winona Veterans of Foreign Wars Neville Lien Post 1287

208 East Third St. 507.454.1065 http://vfwpost1287.org/ Post Commander: Jim Lukaszewski

Club Manager: Dustin Dahl The club opens at 2pm Monday-Friday and at noon on Saturday and Sunday.

Burger Night every Tuesday: 1/3 lb burger with toppings & french fries, $5, 5pm-7pm Fish Fry every 4th Friday: 2 pc premium cod dinner w/ baked potato or french fries, coleslaw and roll, $9, 4:30pm-7pm Rent Our Hall: Hold all your special occasions in our 99 person capacity hall. The licensed kitchen is available for use. Catering services are welcome. Contact the Club Manager, Dustin Dahl, during normal business hours, to tour the facilities, discuss arrangements, and check availability.

THE VFW MISSION: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve

our veterans, the military, and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.

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Eta Nu ChapterSaint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Congratulations on Six Years of Mid West Music Fest

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tap dat app

Free Android and iOS downloads available now.

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This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota

through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural

heritage fund.

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Pr in t • Dig i ta l • Soc ia l • Mobi le

Serving the Winona area since 1855

Proud of our past andexcited about our future!

We're not your great, great,great, grandfather'snewspaper anymore...

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Mon. – Fri. 10-6 Saturday 9:30-1:00

Sunday closed

507-452-2712

115 East 3rdWinona, MN

Monday through Saturday 10am - 3pm 78 E 4th StWinona, MN507-452-2761

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Saturday, april 25 • ChiCken-Q • $8Includes: 1/2 Chicken, Potato Salad, Beans, and a Roll

Serving 11am-Gone Presale tickets available at the Eagles Club

eagleS Club burger night 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month

The Winona Eagles Aeries 1243 is a Proud sponsor of

Mid West Music Fest 2015

Hall is available for free rental - Call us 507-452-3409

thurSday, april 23rd, eagleS Clubsponsored by HBC

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ...............................Small Town Anthem9:00 pm - 10:00 pm ............................................ Reina del Cid10:30 pm - 11:30 pm ..................Ali and the Scoundrels12:00 am - 1:00 am ............................. The Fattenin’ Frogs

Friday, april 24th, eagleS Club

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ................. Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers7:30 pm - 8:30 pm .................................Midwest Paul Cook9:00 pm - 10:00 pm .....................................The Wide Awakes10:30 pm - 11:30 pm ............................... Black River Revue12:00 am - 1:00 am .......................................................Pill Hill

Saturday, april 25, eagleS Club

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ............................................... Paul Fonfara7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ..................................Hurricane Harold9:00 pm - 10:00 pm ........................................Beet Root Stew10:30 pm - 11:30 pm ...... Jaybone Bell & Restless Light12:00 am - 1:00 am ......................................... The Last Revel

the eagleS ClubAERIES #1243

210 East Fourth Street • Winona, MN 55987(507) 452-3409

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MWMFTICKETS FOR MWMF CAN BE PURCHASED

AT 168 E. 3RD ST.

ALL E-Ticket holders must exchange their ticket for a wristband at 168 E. 3rd St.

Tickets available at www.midwestmusicfest.org

Winona’s Hometown Bakery Since 1924BLOEDOW BAKERY

Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 5:30 PMSaturday, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Mmmmm... fresh baked goodness!

451 East Broadway 507-452-3682www.bloedows.com

Voted Best of MN: Best Donut Shop, WCCO-TV50 Finest Donut Shops in America: Saveur Magazine

Go Nuts for Minnesota Doughnuts: Explore Minnesota

Featuring original recipes for: • • • Donuts Buns Rolls Breads

While you’re here visitWinona’s hometown bakery.

A Post-BulletinPublication

www.Post-Bulletin.com • 507.285.7600

For convenient home delivery call 507.285.7676 or 800.562.1758

www.PostBulletin.com

Your source for upcoming local music & arts events.

THE POWER

OF MUSIC!

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Platinum SponsorsThis activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

Gold Sponsors

ElizabethCallendar

KingFoundation

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

donorsBartz Family, Sam Brown, Coke, Dave and Kathleen Christiansen, Chuck and Laura Eddy, Ellyn English and Brad Turner, Julie and Tom Fassbender, Jim Forsell, Terry Gilberstadt, Jacob Grippen, Bob and Marlene Kohner, Libera-Knapp, Doug Nopar and Joann Thomas, Ocooch Mountain Music, Hutch Schilling, Target

Many thanks to our 2014-2015 sponsors and donors

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