Billy McLaughlin and The Church of the Lost Souls

Live from The Parkway Theater
The Parkway Theater presents Billy McLaughlin and The Church of the Lost Souls featuring members of SimpleGifts and special guests – twelve consecutive Sundays, 4:30pm, February 14 through May 2, 2021. Livestreaming every week – socially distanced in-house ticketed seating available when allowed by MN guidelines.
A Weekly Musical Review
A weekly musical review filled with both songs of joy and introspection. A “living room-listening environment” suited for all kinds of music, artists, and listeners. The “message” is the music – ranging from Billy McLaughlin’s expansive catalog of original guitar and vocal compositions to everything from Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley, and The Beatles to Sly and the Family Stone.
“As a kid, my first chance to play guitar was Sundays at my church. Problem was the music director kept telling us the songs we really wanted to play were not allowed. After all these years I thought it would be fun to share whatever feels right that could send people into Mondays with a good feeling!”
– Billy
Upcoming Events
February
07feb7:00 pmLakeville Area Arts Center - Lakeville, MN
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A tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite acoustic acts from the 70’s! This production is all about women bringing new life to music made famous by men.
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A tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite acoustic acts from the 70’s!
This production is all about women bringing new life to music made famous by men. It’s a girl-powered reboot of acoustic hits and deep tracks by Neil Young, CSN, America, The Eagles and more.
Familiar songs shimmer anew under the spell of siren-voices Carin Vagle, Karen Paurus and Amy Courts. Celtic twist added by internationally renowned wind-powered artist, Laura MacKenzie. Acoustic guitar by Billy McLaughlin with Dan Ristrom (bass), Patrick Nelson (drums), Nathan Wilson (fiddle/mandolin) and Lisa Z (keyboards).
Friday, February 7, 2025 – 7:00pm – Lakeville, MN
Lakeville Area Arts Center
20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville MN 55044
Venue website / 952-985-4640
Tickets: $45
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February 7, 2025 7:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
March
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2nd Annual The 3M’s // Minnesota Music Masters: McLaughlin/Monroe/Mayer Buy tickets here! A night of
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2nd Annual The 3M’s // Minnesota Music Masters: McLaughlin/Monroe/Mayer
A night of exceptional original compositions from three highly awarded Minnesota artists whose careers span decades, musical genres and across the globe. What can you expect this first Monday in March? Melody Melody Melody!
Featuring Billy McLaughlin, Michael Monroe, and Peter Mayer!
Monday, March 10, 2025 – 6:30pm – Minneapolis, MN
The 3M‘s Show – Minnesota Music Masters – McLaughlin/Monroe/Mayer
The Parkway Theater
4814 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
612-822-8080 / Venue Website
Cost:
$50 VIP Seating (includes premium seating and pre-show meet & greet from 5-5:30 pm)
$40 Preferred Seating
$30 Advance General Admission // $40 At The Door
All Ages
Ticket purchases are final and non-refundable.
5:30 pm Doors // 6:30 pm Music
Buy tickets here!
Emmy Award winner and acoustic guitar vanguard, McLaughlin returns to the Parkway with more new compositions from the far reaches of the solo guitar galaxy. If you don’t know Billy’s music, or what he’s been through to keep making it, this show is a must-see. Acoustic guitar that defies gravity.“…you might swear Billy McLaughlin is two of the greatest acoustic guitar players you’ve ever heard.” – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Michael Monroe, “MN Acoustic Music Master,” (Star Tribune) performs original music on vocals, crystal/bamboo flutes and plays Seaton Guitars from the Gunflint Trail, hand-crafted with 200 year-old wood from the bottom of Lake Superior.
Monroe’s award winning instrumental soundtracks have been featured on PBS/CBC, Toronto Enviro/New York Indie Film Fests in “Chased By The Light”, as well as receiving an Emmy for “Soaring On Mended Wings.”
Monroe returned to the Twin Cities following 28 years on the North Shore of Lake Superior near Grand Marais 11 of which were “off the grid” where he recorded his first 12 albums using solar power He presented Log Cabin Concerts in his cabin for 800 people a year for 17 years which were featured on KSTP’s Jason Davis’ OnTheRoad, in Lake Superior and Cabin Life Magazines. Website.
“With heartfelt sincerity and a poetic touch in both the lyrics and music, Monroe explores subtle, quiet places that spark the imagination.” — Wintersong CD Review: CITY PAGES
Minnesota’s Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for 25 years, performing in venues across the United States and beyond. He writes songs for a small planet–songs about interconnectedness and the human journey–songs about life on earth and the mysterious and wondrous fact of our existence. He also writes songs about dress hats, pumpkins and pajamas, and even love and freight trains just like a good folk musician should. His music has been performed by artists like Kathy Mattea, David Wilcox, Claudia Schmidt, Anne Hills, Priscilla Herdman, Darryl Purpose, Billy Jonas, and Ronny Cox, to name a few. His work has been included in song books, church hymnals, and folk radio playlists across the country. Peter has eleven albums to his credit, and has sold over 100,000 of them. He lives in Stillwater, Minnesota with his wife and two daughters. Website.
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March 10, 2025 6:30 pm(GMT-06:00)
April
19apr7:00 pmZumbrota State Theater - "The Young & The Rest..." - Zumbrota, MN
Event Details
A tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite acoustic acts from the 70’s! This production is all about women bringing new life to music made famous by men.
Event Details
A tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite acoustic acts from the 70’s!
This production is all about women bringing new life to music made famous by men. It’s a girl-powered reboot of acoustic hits and deep tracks by Neil Young, CSN, America, The Eagles and more.
Familiar songs shimmer anew under the spell of siren-voices Carin Vagle, Karen Paurus and Amy Courts. Celtic twist added by internationally renowned wind-powered artist, Laura MacKenzie. Acoustic guitar by Billy McLaughlin with Dan Ristrom (bass), Patrick Nelson (drums), Nathan Wilson (fiddle/mandolin) and Lisa Z (keyboards).
Saturday, April 19, 2025 – 7:00pm – Zumbrota, MN
Zumbrota State Theater
96 E 4th St, Zumbrota, MN 55992
Venue website / Email
$35
Doors open at 6:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
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April 19, 2025 7:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
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