live music

Rolling River Music Festival goes Americana

Jul 6, 2017

The free Rolling River Music Festival, presented by the Sheldon Theatre, takes an Americana turn this year with three bands that blend country, rock ‘n’ roll, folk and roots. Music in Red Wing’s Central Park begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 15, with students from Red Wing’s Universal Music Center...

Global singing group Songs of Hope returns to Lake City July 19

Jul 6, 2017

On Wednesday, July 19, the global Songs of Hope company of youth performers from countries worldwide will be returning to Lake City. The concert showcases the talents of young artists ranging in age from 10 to 20 from countries all across the globe, including Vietnam, China, Poland, Italy, France...

Turkey River All-Stars perform July 9

Jun 29, 2017

The Turkey River All-Stars will perform in Patton Park on Sunday, July 9, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Les Fields, band leader for over 50 years, will tap his toes and blow his horn along with Dave Townsend on saxophone, Denny Robertson, Lake City’s own banjo player, Debbie Schreyer, Banjo Hall of Fame...

Lake City Firemen's dance is July 1

Jun 29, 2017

The Lake City Firemen’s dance is Saturday, July 1 at the marina beach parking lot next to Ohuta Park. The 119th annual Lake City Fire Department fundraiser is more than just a dance. Kids can play in the dalmatian bounce house from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. It’s free for kids with a paid adult admission...

Pet Fish Erik to  perform at Railhouse

Jun 22, 2017

Pet Fish Erik will perform at the Railhouse Grill from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 24. The band is an acoustic trio featuring Brett Sievers, Russ Baldwin and Shawn Ogden.

Slippery Elm to reunite for Railhouse Grill shows

Jun 14, 2017

Acoustic trio Slippery Elm will reunite for two performances at The Railhouse Grill in Lake City this weekend. The band features Americana and original roots music composed by David Gene Smith of St. Louis. Smith is driving up from St. Louis to play two annual reunion shows with friends Brett...

WSD karaoke qualifier is tonight at Port 104

Jun 8, 2017

Port 104 will host a qualifier for the Water Ski Days karaoke contest on Thursday, June 8. Registration begins at 8 p.m. Karaoke starts at 8:30 p.m. The karaoke DJ is on until midnight. Winners advance to perform for cash prizes at the karaoke finals on Friday, June 23, at the Water Ski Days Beer...

Railhouse hosts  Dan Ferstenou June 10

Jun 8, 2017

St. Paul-based singer-guitarist Dan Ferstenou will perform Saturday, June 10, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Railhouse Grill in Lake City. “Growing up in western Wisconsin, Dan taught himself guitar at a young age. He has been a member of various rock, blues, and acoustic bands over the years,...

Feel-good musician plays Saturday at Railhouse

May 31, 2017

When Fernando Ufret performs, he has two goals: help people forget their troubles and help them have a good time. “The whole point of my show is just that people forget that they were at work today, or forget that they had problem today and just bring back a lot of memories and make people feel...

Updated: Washington Street Arts Festival is Sunday

May 24, 2017

What is perhaps the biggest art event of the year in Lake City isn’t big enough to contain all the art that will be on display and for sale Sunday. The annual Washington Street Arts Festival returns to downtown Lake City Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thirteen exhibitors have registered so far....