**Please note all times listed in CDT.

TWIN CITIES EVENTS 

Wednesday, October 7:

Wren + Wilde Album Release with special guest Haley E Rydell, 8 pm @ Icehouse (Minneapolis). https://www.icehousempls.com/shows/wren-wilde-at-icehouse-minneapolis/ 

Thursday, October 8:

Nikki Lemire Trio, 8 pm @ Aster Cafe (Minneapolis). https://toast.app/r/aster-cafe/experiences/thursday-10-8-nikki-lemire-trio-15-cover?date=2026-10-08&time=19%3A00&partySize=2 

Friday, October 9:

Katie Pruitt, 8 pm @ Amsterdam (St. Paul). https://first-avenue.com/event/2026-10-katie-pruitt/ 

Chastity Brown featuring Laurels String Quartet, 8 pm @ Parkway Theater (Minneapolis). https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/chastity-brown-2026 

17th Annual Big Fat Love John Prine Birthday Tribute, hosted by Mother Banjo & Ben Cook-Feltz and featuring Roe Family Singers, Mary Cutrufello, Heartland Souvenirs, Matthew French, Jon Rodine and more, 7 pm @ Hook & Ladder Theater (Minneapolis). https://thehookmpls.com/shows/big-fat-love-john-prine-birthday-show-october-09-2026-685291/ 

October 10-11:

Fall Chairlift Rides, featuring food, fall views and live music from Katy Vernon, Mother Banjo, Ben Cook-Feltz, Dan Israel, Matt Caflisch and Mike Crabtree, Bad Companions and more @ Hyland Hills Ski Area (Bloomington). https://www.threeriversparks.org/eventsonthehill 

Thursday, October 15:

Yazmin and Beat Zero + Javier Trejo, 8 pm @ Icehouse (Minneapolis). https://tix.gobo.show/events/event/NDZzzAulLJUpDdlnLxZh 

Friday, October 16:

Feeding Leroy & Stringdingers Double Release Show, 8 pm @ Icehouse (Minneapolis). https://www.icehousempls.com/shows/feeding-leroy-stringdingers-double-release-show/ 

Chris Koza Album Release with special guests Clover & The Bee and Dylan Hicks, 7:30 pm @ Parkway Theater (Minneapolis). https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/chris-koza-millsmoke 

Saturday, October 17:

Laura Veirs with Karl Blau, 8 pm @ Cedar (Minneapolis). https://www.thecedar.org/events/laura-veirs-with-karl-blau 

Sunday, October 18:

The OK Factor & Jaerv, 7 pm @ American Swedish Institute (Minneapolis). https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fika-supper-club-concert-series-ok-factor-and-jaerv/ 

Monday, October 19:

Womenfolk Radio Presents Joy Zimmerman with Ryan Dugan, 6 pm @ 331 Club (Minneapolis). Streamed live on Womenfolk Radio Show Facebook page!

Saturday, October 24:

Ruthie Foster, 8 pm @ Hopkins Center for the Arts (Hopkins). With social hour at 7 pm. https://www.hopkinsartscenter.com/317/Ruthie-Foster 

October 22-25:

2026 Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) Gathering + Presenter Summit, featuring performances, workshops, one-on-one mentoring, community conversations and a keynote by Gaelynn Lea @ The Royal Sonesta (Minneapolis). Single day tickets and full conference registration available: https://www.farmfolk.org/general-conference-info/ 

Sunday, October 25:

Gráinne Hunt with Jules Stewart, 4-7 pm @ Urban Growler (St. Paul). https://tourcntrl.com/e/3255/grainne-hunt-with-jules-stewart-live-at-urban-growler 

Thursday, October 29:

Holly X.O. Album Release with opening set by Deep Femme, 7 pm @ Hive Collaborative (St. Paul). https://www.simpletix.com/e/dear-holly-album-release-tickets-286961 

Thursday, November 5:

Mary Gauthier with Jaimee Harris, 7:30 pm @ Parkway Theater (Minneapolis). https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/mary-gauthier 

Friday, November 6:

Amy Speace, 8 pm @ 318 Cafe (Excelsior). https://www.three-eighteen.com/calendar/2026/11/6/amy-speace 

Ongoing Twin Cities Events:

The Roe Family Singers, 8 pm @ 331 Club (Minneapolis), Every Monday

The Beavers with special guests, 5-8 pm @ Dusty’s (Minneapolis), 3rd Sundays

Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers, 6-8 pm @ Whit Squirrel (St. Paul). 2nd Wednesdays

Sarah Morris & Doug Collins with special guests, 6-8 pm @ White Squirrel (St. Paul), 4th Wednesdays

Becky Kapell & The Fat 6, 7-9 pm @ 331 Club (Minneapolis), 5th Sundays

ONLINE EVENTS 

Thursday, October 15:

Ann Reed Live From Somewhere in Her House, 7 pm. Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@54areed 

Monday, October 19:

Womenfolk Radio Presents Joy Zimmerman with Ryan Dugan, 6 pm. ive on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenfolkradioshow/ 

Ongoing Online Events:

Kellie Lin Knott, 7:30 pm. Every Tuesday on Kellie Lin Knott - Songwriter & Musician Facebook.

Wine Down Wednesday with Suzy Bogguss, 5 pm. 4th Wednesdays on Suzy Bogguss Music Facebook page.

Back Catalog Listening Party – hosted by Mother Banjo & Anthony Ihrig and conversations with top folk/roots artists about their old albums! New episodes every Friday on Back Catalog Listening Party: https://shows.acast.com/back-catalog-listening-party