Live music

Bio: Luke Bakken is a “one man band” Modern acoustic-rock act from Monticello, Minnesota. His incredible, recognizable husky-rasp vocals shock listeners. The performance humbly consists of acoustic guitar, vocals, & Luke’s kick drum, allowing people to feel the beat & groove. His influences include Shakey Graves, Colter Wall, Townes Van Zandt, Elliot Smith, & Johnny Cash, to name a few

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Come party before the family gets here, 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

Bandleader, vocalist, harmonica player, songwriter Scotty Reed was born 1958 in Chicago and raised in suburban Park Forest, Illinois. He has studied / played piano, trumpet, guitar and harmonica. Also, attended Illinois State University where he studied psychology/business & was a member of their Division One wrestling team. After college, Scotty traveled, eventually transplanting in Minneapolis, Minnesota around 1980, currently resides in suburban Maple Grove, Mn. He`s been with wife Diane 40 years, has with 3 grown children & 3 grand children. 40 years experience as a blues musician, 27 years as a band leader & entertainment consultant, started playing his favorite instrument harmonica in 1977

Chris has been performing and writing songs for most of his life. His love for music started at an early age when he would watch his dad’s band perform and loved the way the kick drum rattled his rib cage. In his teen years, he began honing his craft as a singer/songwriter and guitarist, playing a supporting role in many bands while fronting an indie-rock band. That journey has taken him to arenas, living rooms, and everything in between across the Midwest and a song collaboration that made it to ESPN. As a solo artist, Depoian’s songwriting influences include Coldplay, John Mayer, Radiohead, Stevie Wonder, and a slew of other artists from the dawn of rock n' roll through today. In the summer of '23, Cities 97 featured Depoian as an artist for their annual Oake on the Water summer concert series. Take a listen to his tunes and connect with him on socials! https://linktr.ee/depoian

“Ashley Sankus (formerly Carlson) is a local favorite that always brings a fun crowd as she covers songs that span different genres including country, pop and alternative. Ashley has a large and rich vocal range which makes her covers of Adele, Maren Morris, Meghan Trainor, Ingrid Michaelson and more so good. This show will include many holiday favorites as we kickoff Christmas weekend! Ashley grew up in STMA and still resides in St. Michael with her husband, Jeff, and kitty, Maci. She has recorded several singles including “I’m Ready” and “Swipe Left” which are available for download on iTunes. Ashley enjoys traveling, whiskey, and spending time with family and friends

Saintrio a fun filled time with good music! !

Matt Yetter is the real deal: an old-school, slide guitar playing, harmonica-tooting country blues artist who characterizes music as “a way of making a connection to everybody all at once”. 

Based out of Minnesota for the past 30 years, Matt only discovered he could sing in 2010 after years of playing electric lead guitar and mandolin in bands. He ventured out on his own with his resophonic slide guitar, harmonica, and newfound vocal skills… and delighted audiences. In came accolades and more opportunities to perform solo – which brought with it a positive energy that didn’t compare to being in a group – and Matt was hooked. 

Regularly playing old-time, rootsy blues from the 1920s, 30s, and 40s all around Minneapolis, Matt’s created his own niche – a vibe that’s hard to come across anywhere else. Like many other jazz and blues musicians, Matt’s ideology is to “carry on the tradition of the music, do your own versions of some of the classic songs and make them your own, as well as contribute to the tradition.” That’s what he’s doing, from the jangle and slide of his guitar and the croon of his harmonica to his rich, compelling vocals. 

“Making kids and their parents dance and smile over and over again makes me feel I'm doing something right,” says Matt. The proof is in the pudding, and Matt Yetter’s pudding is one helluva crowd favorite