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CHURCH OF CASH
2024-06-07 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Milk & Honey Ciders, 11738 County Road 51, Saint Joseph, MN, 56374
The Johnny Cash tribute show performed by singer Jay Ernest and his band is an unforgettable experience that brings the music of the Man in Black to life. Jay Ernest’s deep, resonant voice sounds remarkably like Cash’s, and he captures the essence of the legendary performer with his dynamic stage presence.
The show features an electrifying setlist that includes all of Cash’s greatest hits, from “I Walk the Line” to “Ring of Fire” and beyond. The band’s musicianship is impeccable, and they create an authentic sound that’s true to Cash’s original recordings.
In addition to the music, the show includes captivating stories and anecdotes about Cash’s life and career, adding an extra dimension of entertainment and education for audiences of all ages. The performance is designed to appeal to both long-time Cash fans and newcomers to his music, and it’s the perfect night out for families, couples, and friends.
Jay Ernest and his band have toured nationally and internationally, winning over audiences in all corners of the globe. Whether you’re in the front row or the back of the auditorium, you’ll be swept up in the energy and emotion of this amazing tribute show.
Live music is held outdoors in the rain or shine. No refunds. If the music must be canceled due to weather safety issues, your ticket is good for the rescheduled date or another live music event of equal value. We may alter the start time and/or duration on occasion to avoid inclement weather.
All ages show. Leashed-pet-friendly.
No outside food or beverages. Water bottles okay. Food available for purchase.
Bring a chair or blanket.
Ridesharing and biking are encouraged as parking may be limited.

The Kingston Trio
2024-06-12 19:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
In 1957, The Kingston Trio emerged from San Francisco’s North Beach club scene to take the country by storm, bringing the rich tradition of American folk music into the mainstream for the first time. During the late 50s & early 60s, the Trio enjoyed unprecedented record sales and worldwide fame, while influencing the musical tastes of a generation.
Through changing times, the Trio has played on, remaining popular for a simple reason… great songs that sound as good today as the first time you heard them. Over forty years after the song “Tom Dooley” shot to the top of the charts, the Trio is still on the road 30 weeks out of the year, bringing back all the great memories and making new ones.

CHARLIE PARR
2024-06-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Milk & Honey Ciders, 11738 County Road 51, Saint Joseph, MN, 56374
In the music of Charlie Parr, there is a sincere conviction and earnest drive to create. The Minnesota-born guitarist, songwriter, and interpreter of traditional music has released 19 albums over two decades and has been known to perform up to 275 shows a year. Parr is a folk troubadour in the truest sense: taking to the road between shows, writing and rewriting songs as he plays, fueled by a belief that music is eternal and cannot be claimed or adequately explained. The bluesman poet pulls closely from the sights and sounds around him, his lyrical craftsmanship built by his influences. The sounds from his working-class upbringing—including Folkways legends such as Lead Belly and Woody Guthrie—imbue Parr’s music with stylistic echoes of blues and folk icons of decades past. Parr sees himself merely as a continuer of a folk tradition: “I feel like I stand on a lot of big shoulders,” he said in an interview. “I hope that I’ve brought a little bit of myself to the music.”
Live music is held rain or shine. No refunds. If the music must be canceled due to weather safety issues, your ticket is good for the rescheduled date or another live music event of equal value. We may alter the start time and/or duration on occasion to avoid inclement weather.
All ages show. Leashed-pet-friendly.
No outside food or beverages. Water bottles okay. Food available for purchase.
Bring a chair or blanket.
Ridesharing and biking are encouraged as parking may be limited.

Grease (1978)
2024-06-20 19:00 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Summer Movie Singalongs
Welcome to the first of this year’s Summer Movie Singalongs! Join us once a month in June, July & August to enjoy a much-loved musical movie from the past. Tickets are just $5 (with no fees!) so bring all your friends and family!
Synopsis: A goody two-shoes from Australia falls in love with a greaser over a summer. When her family moves to the boy’s hometown, and she enrolls at the same high school, they have a difficult time maintaining their relationship.
Directors: Randal Kleiser
Production year: 1978
Rating: PG
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Runtime: 110 minutes
Cast: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Didi Conn

Attack Plan Alpha
2024-06-21 19:00 | Gnarly Bard Theater, 804 West Saint Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Attack Plan Alpha! – a delightful romantic comedy
with a sci-fi twist that poses the eternal question:
“Can love transcend death?
Set in 1963, the play introduces us to the endearing duo of
David and Rosalie, the star-crossed young lovers at the center of
our story. Their world is turned upside-down when David’s father
unexpectedly meets his demise in a tragic boating accident. But
his mourning is cut short when, shortly after the funeral, his
father’s body inexplicably rises from the grave and embarks on a
murderous rampage! Our heroes soon realize that the chaos has
only just begun when their entire town is overrun by the undead.
When a mysterious signal leads them to the local radio station,
they discover that what they are facing is actually a global crisis.
Amidst this backdrop of mystery and supernatural mayhem,
our star-crossed lovers’ bond shines brightly, a beacon of hope in
the turmoil. As their struggle for survival turns into a race against
time to save humanity, their relationship will be put to the ultimate
test.
Attack Plan Alpha! is a rollercoaster ride of emotions,
blending genres seamlessly to deliver a captivating narrative that
explores the depths of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of
humanity.

Vintage Vegas
2024-06-25 13:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Mick Sterling, along with songstress Cate Fierro and a stunning 16-piece orchestra, bring the dazzling sounds of Vegas to St. Cloud! This jam-packed program features the songs of Sinatra, Bennett, Garland, Liza, Dean Martin and many others. Don’t miss it!

LANCE ROARK
2024-07-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Milk & Honey Ciders, 11738 County Road 51, Saint Joseph, MN, 56374
Born in the hills of Eastern Oklahoma, Lance Roark is a captivating, high energy singer songwriter. With his intriguing voice, hard driving back beats, and down home lyrics, Roark paints a picture of the joy, heartache, and beauty of everyday life.
Never one to walk a straight line, Roark’s music is that of a river. Ever flowing and changing, rising and falling, with beauty or destruction waiting around every bend. While staying true to his bluegrass and country roots, Roark is able to explore the boundaries between country twang and head turning rock and roll. Mix that all together with a little bluegrass, and you’ve got Lance Roark!
“Better Man”, his first EP, was released on March 31st. Roark poured a mixture of emotions and textures into this record with collaborations and co-writes from artists such as RC Edwards and Hank Early of Turnpike Troubadours.
Following the release of the EP, Roark played several sold out headline shows in Oklahoma and then announced a series of 2023 tour dates with artists such as Koe Wetzel, Turnpike Troubadours, Tanner Usrey, Kyle Nix and the .38s, William Beckmann, and Jason Boland and the Stragglers.
Live music is held outdoors in the rain or shine. No refunds. If the music must be canceled due to weather safety issues, your ticket is good for the rescheduled date or another live music event of equal value. We may alter the start time and/or duration on occasion to avoid inclement weather.
All ages show. Leashed-pet-friendly.
No outside food or beverages. Water bottles okay. Food available for purchase.
Bring a chair or blanket.
Ridesharing and biking are encouraged as parking may be limited.

Summertime by George with Shane Martin and Kat Blue
2024-07-10 19:00 | Lake George
HEADLINER
Shane Martin is quickly becoming one of the top draws in the Midwest with a unique blend of modern country rock routinely performing over 200 shows per year as a solo artist and with his full band. From sharing the stage with numerous national acts to captivating audiences at festivals or in a packed venue, Martin’s concerts are a high-energy good time that gets crowds on their feet dancing, singing along and always leave them wanting more… “Shane is a great singer-songwriter on the teetering edge of country, pop, and rock where it’s just dangerous enough to be fun,” Nashville EMMY award-winning engineer/producer Kenny Royster.
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Kat Blue is a 4 piece acoustic group who covers anything from country, to rock, to folk and bluegrass music! Kat Blue boasts rich full 3 part harmonies, with a champion fiddle player, strong lead guitar and percussion/harp, and exceptional lead vocals.

Justin Ploof & The Throwbacks: Music of the Beach Boys
2024-07-11 13:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
This “family” group created magic using the soaring, definitive harmonies as the staple to twenty-two Top 10 hits. Their career spanned over two decades and would place them with Rock ‘n Roll royalty as they were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988. Among groups of the ‘60’s, the “California quintet” placed second only to The Beatles in overall impact on the Top 40. Surf, sand, sun and fun! America’s Beach Boys are the “sound” of summer and SUMMER BEGINS HERE!
Featuring Classics: Surfin’ USA, Surfer Girl, Little Deuce Coupe, Fun, Fun, Fun, I Get Around, Help Me Rhonda, California Girls, Sloop John B, God Only Knows, Good Vibrations and MANY, MANY MORE!

CHINA RIDER
2024-07-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Milk & Honey Ciders, 11738 County Road 51, Saint Joseph, MN, 56374
China Rider is a band that brings the music of the Grateful Dead to a stage near you. They create an experience that includes the excitement and exploration you would expect at an original Dead concert.
China Rider was first conceived by Logan Thomas in 2015 when he put together local musicians to take on the fun challenging project. They spent almost a year in the Bunkhouse practicing and perfecting their improvisational skills. Finally all the stars aligned and they were able to bring it to the stage in June of 2016 in downtown St. Cloud, MN.
China Rider has been playing at venues all over Minnesota, from music festivals to concert venues. Be sure to check out our Events page to see where China Rider will be playing next.
Why the name China Rider? it comes from the name of a classic Grateful Dead live medley of songs “China Cat Sunflower” and “I Know You Rider”, which is referred to among the Deadhead community as China Rider!
Live music is held outdoors in the rain or shine. No refunds. If the music must be canceled due to weather safety issues, your ticket is good for the rescheduled date or another live music event of equal value. We may alter the start time and/or duration on occasion to avoid inclement weather.
All ages show. Leashed-pet-friendly.
No outside food or beverages. Water bottles okay. Food available for purchase.
Bring a chair or blanket.
Ridesharing and biking are encouraged as parking may be limited.

Summertime by George with Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm and Green Light Night
2024-07-17 17:30 | Lake George
HEADLINER at 7
Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm delivers a flood of classic rock anthems from the women of rock & roll! High energy & crowd engaging, legendary tracks from Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Melissa Etheridge, Heart, Blondie, Cyndi Lauper, Carly Simon & more pour out of this fantastic band. Sprinkling in some R & B (Patti LaBelle) & country too (Gretchen Wilson), you’ll party along with your favorite hits this entire rockin’ show!
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Forged on the fairways by free drink tickets, Green Light Night is a 5-piece cover band primarily based out of central Minnesota playing a variety of rock, country, and punk music. Formed in 2010 by a trio of Marco employees, the band recruited Rob (vocals) and Brandon (guitar, vocals) to join Jonathan (drums, vocals), Jesse (bass, vocals), and Greg (guitar, vocals) in regular volume therapy.

HENRY HEINEN//SYLVIA DIEKEN//JOE MCGOWAN
2024-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Jules’ Bistro, 921 W St Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
We’re at Jules’ Bistro on Wednesday, July 17th, for a special singer-songwriter showcase! Join us at our favorite local bistro for a night of up-and-coming artists and their original music. Music starts at 6PM, please call Jules’ Bistro to reserve your spot!
Meet the artists!
HENRY HEINEN // singer-songwriterHenry has been songwriting for years and has played with his band, Definite Maybe, for about 4 years. He loves listening to classic songwriters, indie and alternative music, and draws inspiration from his favorite artists.
SYLVIA DIEKEN // indie folkSylvia Dieken is a Minneapolis based singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Her acoustic guitar centered indie folk songs are venerable and specific. She started writing songs during the pandemic but has been surrounded by music her whole life. She has been playing regular shows in the Twin Cities for around 4 years now.
JOE MCGOWAN // singer-songwriterJoe is a St. Cloud local who loves writing music. His musical career started with playing piano, but he mainly plays guitar now as he composes his original singer-songwriter inspired songs. Joe has performed once before with Project 37, and looks forward to sharing his new material.

Super Duos
2024-07-18 13:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Super Duos is a tribute to the greatest duos of all time, fronted by Glen Everhart and Pat Balder. Something magical happens when two great voices sing together. Melody and harmony blend to create a signature sound that could only be created by those specific voices: Lennon & McCartney, Simon & Garfunkel, Phil & Don Everly, Hall & Oates, The Righteous Brothers, Sam & Dave, Brooks & Dunn and others.
An evening with Super Duos will make you smile, laugh, sing, and reminisce. You’ll be entertained by the stories behind the songs, amazed by the vocal virtuosity and marvelous musicianship, and transported to another time as you listen to some of the world’s most enduring songs by transformative artists.

THOMAS STICHA
2024-07-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Milk & Honey Ciders, 11738 County Road 51, Saint Joseph, MN, 56374
Thomas Sticha is a Country & Folk singer-songwriter from Saint Paul, Minnesota. His debut Country single, “Then It’s Gone,” released on January 19th, 2024. This good, old-fashioned country tune marks the beginning of the avalanche for Thomas’ recorded music in the years ahead. With influence from legendary songwriters like John Prine and Willie Nelson, the Midwest music blog Adventures in Americana called Thomas’ full-band set is “thoroughly charming” and “an appealing (blend of) country/folk.”
With heavy influence from Classic Country, Bluegrass, and Folk, his style of music is for fans of Tyler Childers, John Prine, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Zach Bryan, and more.
Live music is held outdoors in the rain or shine. No refunds. If the music must be canceled due to weather safety issues, your ticket is good for the rescheduled date or another live music event of equal value. We may alter the start time and/or duration on occasion to avoid inclement weather.
All ages show. Leashed-pet-friendly.
No outside food or beverages. Water bottles okay. Food available for purchase.
Bring a chair or blanket.
Ridesharing and biking are encouraged as parking may be limited.

Mary Poppins (1964)
2024-07-22 19:00 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Summer Movie Singalongs
We are thrilled to present Mary Poppins for the second film in our Summer Movie Singalong Series! This Disney favorite won five Academy Awards and continues to be a family favorite nearly 60 years after its original release. Tickets are just $5 (with no fees!) so bring all your friends and family for this uplifting singalong experience!
Synopsis: A stiff banker searches for a nanny for his two mischievous children in London in the early 1900s. After dismissing several unsuitable prospects, a young woman descends from the sky and manages to enlighten the lives of everyone she meets.
Directors: Robert Stevenson
Production year: 1964
Rating: G
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Runtime: 140 minutes
Cast: Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, Glynis Johns, David Tomlinson, Ed Wynn

Summertime by George with The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band and Radio Nation
2024-07-24 17:30 | Lake George
HEADLINER at 7

The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band offers a dynamic live concert experience, featuring the greatest top 40 AM radio hits from the 1970s, perfectly crafted to get everyone on their feet! Relive the nostalgia of 8-track stereos, roller skating, polyester, and bell bottoms with The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band!

OPENER at 5:30
Radio Nation is a Top 40 Rock/Country/Pop Band that covers 6 decades of Radio hits! This high energy band is known for performing all the hits of yesterday and today! They provide an up-tempo and entertaining show which is always sure to keep the crowd dancing all night!

GLENCIRCLE//MY KID BANANA//STAY AT HOME ASTRONAUT//LOST ISLAND SOCIETY
2024-07-27 18:00 - 21:00
Project 37 presents an EXTRA special show on July 27th at the Shed! We’re so so excited to have made it to an all-original 37th show in our catalog. Come celebrate Project 37 with us!
Cover charge is $5, and every dollar than comes into Project 37 goes directly into funding more shows just like this one. The Shed is a private indoor skatepark in the same building as Backwards Bread. As you enter the show, you can also enter a giveaway to win a skateboard from Prodigy Skate Supply! More prizes to be announced. You must be present to win.
YOU CAN SKATE AT THIS SHOW! The Shed will be available to skate inside, all skaters are required to sign a waiver and pay a $15 skate fee. This goes directly to Kyle at the Shed and supports Prodigy Skate Supply.
Let’s meet the bands!
GLENCIRCLE // nostalgic midwest grunge-vibesCome on down to glencircle, that familiar place with old friends, as well as some new ones, and hear some familiar grungy alternative Riffs you’d likely hear in the midwest played by sad-dudes with twangly guitars.
MY KID BANANA // skate pop-punkMy Kid Banana is a St. Paul, MN-based pop-punk band whose music throws back to a simpler time of skateboarding, classic horror movies, and superhero dreams. Our songs will transport you to your youth and inspire you to fight against the forces of evil.

STAY AT HOME ASTRONAUT // post-rockStay at Home Astronaut are a three-piece post-rock band that incorporate elements of punk, prog, and math rock to create music that is equally weird as it is catchy.
LOST ISLAND SOCIETY // ska, reggae, indieRoots in the 3rd wave, while branching into something fresh. A catchy amalgamation of indie rock, ska, and reggae – unique, yet familiar and approachable. Lost Island Society formed in 2019, but had their ‘coming of age’ moments in 2022 with their debut single “Villain” and tight, party atmosphere live shows – becoming a staple in the MN ska scene and beyond.

BRENNEN LEIGH
2024-07-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Milk & Honey Ciders, 11738 County Road 51, Saint Joseph, MN, 56374
Brennen Leigh is an American songwriter, guitar player, mandolin player and singer whose to-the-point storytelling style has elevated her to cult icon status in Europe, Scandinavia, across the United States, South America and the United Kingdom. Her songs have been recorded by Lee Ann Womack, Rodney Crowell, Sunny Sweeney, Charley Crockett, and many others. As renowned for her musicianship as for her writing, it’s easy to see how Leigh caught the ear of greats like Guy Clark, who colorfully endorsed her flatpicking: “Brennen Leigh plays guitar like a motherfucker,” and David Olney, who described her writing as “tender, violent, sentimental, foolish and wise, she is always Brennen. Confident and at ease with herself, without being a jerk about it.”
Live music is held outdoors in the rain or shine. No refunds. If the music must be canceled due to weather safety issues, your ticket is good for the rescheduled date or another live music event of equal value. We may alter the start time and/or duration on occasion to avoid inclement weather.
All ages show. Leashed-pet-friendly.
No outside food or beverages. Water bottles okay. Food available for purchase.
Bring a chair or blanket.
Ridesharing and biking are encouraged as parking may be limited.

Summertime by George with Rumours & Dreams and Going To The Sun
2024-07-31 17:30 | Lake George
HEADLINER at 7

Experience the Passion…the Drama…the Magic… the Music of Fleetwood Mac!
With a band made up of some of the Midwest’s finest talent including Pamela Helmer McNeill, Mary Jane Alm & Jeff Engholm on vocals and a host of A-List musicians, “Rumours and Dreams” will take you on a journey that walks through one of the richest songbooks in rock and roll history.

OPENER at 5:30

Minneapolis-based Going To The Sun’s mix of earthy-acoustic-playful-electric-pop-rock rings with the earnest storytelling of Willie Nelson, the lush harmonies of “Pet Sounds”-era Beach Boys, and the spirited instrumentation of Modest Mouse and Arcade Fire, the result of small mountain-town Montana upbringing and two decades of being immersed in the rich music culture of Minnesota’s Twin Cities. Their music is both powerful and intimate, free-fall diving into the hard-won depths of loss and grief, and emerging with a celebratory sense of hope and purpose.

School of Rock Presented by the Wirth Center
2024-08-01 19:00 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Teens from 6th – 12th grade combine their talents in a two-week camp while being mentored by local professional musicians, then showcase their accomplishments in an energetic and exciting concert featuring a wide variety of hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s. Be prepared to be impressed by the talent and drive these musicians have to offer!

Summertime by George with John King and Sawyer’s Dream
2024-08-07 17:30 | Lake George
HEADLINER at 7

Raised in the Appalachian foothills of northern Georgia, John King listened to a wide range of musicians —southern rockers like Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Black Crowes, classic craftsmen like James Taylor and Johnny Cash, and ’90s country stars like Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson — and worked construction jobs as a teenager.

OPENER at 5:30

Inspired by the vocal harmonies of bands such as the Mamas & the Papas, ABBA and Fleetwood Mac, Minneapolis based Sawyer’s Dream is an established original 70s vibe band, uniquely cross-blending Americana, Pop, Rock and Soul. Featuring powerhouse female lead vocals and intricate four-part harmonies, their music is engaging, upbeat and earthy, offering the listener a modern take on classic pop-rock

Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver
2024-08-13 13:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Starring Jim Curry
Jim Curry has created the ultimate tribute experience, emerging as the top performer of John Denver’s music today. This tribute is the only full-length John Denver tribute to headline in Las Vegas and has been celebrated nationally and internationally. Curry’s heartfelt delivery envelops the crowd as hits such as Rocky Mountain High, Annie’s Song, and Country Roads fill the atmosphere. Superimposed with multi-media images of wildlife photos and videos, this show truly fills your senses.

Trivia 46 Theme Reveal Party
2024-08-13 14:00 | Atwood Mall, 651 1st Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301
Join us Saturday, September 7, 2024 as we reveal the theme of KVSC’s 46th annual Trivia marathon. The reveal party starts at 2:00 PM, and we’ll drop the curtain to share the Trivia theme at 3:00 PM.
As we did last year, we are inviting everyone to join us for an outdoors event on the campus of St. Cloud State University. The reveal party takes place on Atwood Mall, just outside of KVSC’s home base of Stewart Hall.
Trivia Hall of Famer Peggy will assemble his team of fellow foodie aces to grill up a fabulous feast for all assembled. Expect burgers, brats, pulled pork, and more, all of it available for free. KVSC will also provide soda and other beverages at no cost to all attendees.
