Upcoming Concerts & Events
june
10jun5:30 pmCrooner's Dunsmore Jazz Room - Minneapolis MN
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Crooners Friday, June 10 – 5:30pm
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Crooners
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(Friday) 5:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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Crooner's
6161 Hwy 65 NE
12jun7:00 pmThe Young & The Rest... - Stillwater, MN
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SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the
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SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite artists who defined an era and whose popularity endures – Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, America and more.
June 12, 2022 / Sunday 7:00pm – Stillwater, MN
The Zephyr Theatre
601 Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
651-342-1542 / Venue Website
$25 advance / $30 door
Online tickets available here until 3:00PM day-of show. Tickets will then be available at the door.
General admission.
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(Sunday) 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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The Zephyr Theatre
601 Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
july
09jul7:00 pmThe Young & The Rest... - Minneapolis, MN
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SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite artists who defined an
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SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite artists who defined an era and whose popularity endures – Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, America and more.
July 9, 2022 / Saturday, 7:00pm – Minneapolis, MN
Crooner’s Supper Club – Belvedere Outdoor Stage
6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 760-0062 / Venue Website
Tickets coming soon!
The acclaimed Belvedere offers table seating for parties of up to 16, full dinner and cocktail service, plated food, choice views of Moore Lake through double-pane wide-view side-walls, and added sheltering to the Crooners building with its Gift Shop, coat check and rest facilities. Our all-new geodesic tent frame (added in October) raises ceiling height, and two industrial-strength heat blowers maintain comfortable temperatures and air flow at all times.
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(Saturday) 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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Crooner's
6161 Hwy 65 NE
18julAll Day22Andy McKee's Musicarium - Cambria CA
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Andy McKee’s Musicarium 2022 ANDY MCKEE’S MUSICARIUM 2022 Andy McKee’s Musicarium is an event for
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Andy McKee’s Musicarium 2022
ANDY MCKEE’S MUSICARIUM 2022
Andy McKee’s Musicarium is an event for players and music-lovers of all ages, levels, interests, and tastes! Whether you are a master player, a beginner, or just an enthusiastic fan, our four-day programs offer activities and workshops for you. Our environments are non-competitive and are strictly about immersing oneself in the joys of music and our lovely surroundings!
July 18-22, 2022
Cambria Pines Lodge, Cambria, CA
4 Days and Nights of Musical Discovery
with Mike Dawes, Calum Graham,Trevor Gordon Hall, Christie Lenee
with Special Guest Billy McLaughlin
All event details available at andymckeesmusicarium.com
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july 18 (Monday) - 22 (Friday)(GMT-07:00) View in my time
august
09aug7:00 pmThe Young & The Rest - North Branch MN
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SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic
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SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite artists who defined an era and whose popularity endures – Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, America and more.
August 9, 2022 – 7pm
More information coming soon!
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(Tuesday) 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
19aug8:00 pm318 Cafe - Excelsior MN
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Friday, August 19, 2022 – 8:00pm – Excelsior, MN 318 Cafe 318 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331 952-401-7902 / Venue Website $30 Tickets and details coming soon!
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952-401-7902 / Venue Website
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(Friday) 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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318 Cafe
318 Water Street
28aug7:00 pmThe Young & The Rest... - Stillwater, MN
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SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the
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SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite artists who defined an era and whose popularity endures – Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, America and more.
August 28, 2022 / Sunday 7:00pm – Stillwater, MN
The Zephyr Theatre
601 Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
651-342-1542 / Venue Website
$25 advance / $30 door
On sale now! Online tickets available here until 3:00PM day-of show. Tickets will then be available at the door.
General admission.
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(Sunday) 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Location
The Zephyr Theatre
601 Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Availability
Billy McLaughlin is available for Keynote Speaking, Concert Performances (solo or with string quartet, string orchestra or modern rock ensemble), Master Classes, Guitar Workshops and Broad-based Lectures on a variety of topics appropriate for conferences, corporations, professional associations, foundations, health care organizations, staff meetings, universities, schools and churches. For more information, please contact our office at hannah@billymclaughlin.com
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When purchasing tickets by clicking the ‘add to cart’ button, you don’t need to sign up for a PayPal account, you can purchase tickets with your own credit card. When checking out, look for “Don’t have a Paypal Account?” That link will allow you to just use your credit card without creating a Paypal account.
*If you require wheelchair seating, please email us after ordering your tickets billy@billymclaughlin.com
Previous Shows
may 2021
02may4:30 pm6:30 pmChurch of the Lost Souls - guest appearance, Peter Mayer
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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
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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-person tickets available online starting 8am CST Friday, Jan. 22 here! $29 in advance; $39 at the door
Livestream viewing needs no ticket or reservation – we use a “pay-what-you-can” donation approach. Donate here!
May 2 special guest:
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.
What is Church of the Lost Souls?
It’s not really a church. And you don’t have to be lost or found to attend or tune in. But a new livestream concert series hopes to raise spirits and share the love beginning on Valentine’s Day. The Parkway Theater presents Billy McLaughlin and “The Church of the Lost Souls,” featuring members of SimpleGifts (versatile singers Kathleen Johnson, Karen Paurus, Amy Courts, Celtic multi-instrumentalist instrumentalist Laura MacKenzie) and cool Special Guests for 12 consecutive Sundays, beginning at 4:30 p.m. CST, February 14 through May 2, 2021. Special guests will play a 15-minute set mid-concert followed by closing numbers by Billy and the band. For more information on this new project and performances, click here!
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(Sunday) 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Parkway Theater4814 Chicago Ave
09may4:30 pmThe Young & The Rest... Mother's Day in Marine
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Mother’s Day in Marine SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest
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Mother’s Day in Marine
SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite artists who defined an era and whose popularity endures – Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, America and more.
May 9, 2021 – Sunday 4:30pm – Marine-on-St-Croix, MN
Marine-on-St-Croix City Hall
121 Judd St, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
$35 general advance / $40 door
$30 senior advance (65+) / $35 door
Limited to 100 seat capacity due to social distancing precautions.
In-person tickets available online until 12pm day-of show; if any tickets remain after online sales close, they will be available for purchase at the door.
Livestream viewing needs no ticket or reservation – we use a “pay-what-you-can” donation approach. Donate here!
General admission.
Doors open at 4:00pm.
Please contact info@simplegiftsmusic.net if you have any questions.
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(Sunday) 4:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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Marine-On-St-Croix City Hall
121 Judd St, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
june 2021
19junAll DayIndependence, MO Chamber of Commerce
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Independence, MO Chamber of Commerce Keynote Speaker
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Independence, MO Chamber of Commerce
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All Day (Saturday)(GMT-05:00) View in my time
august 2021
29aug6:30 pmThe Young & The Rest... - Stillwater, MN
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SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the
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SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite artists who defined an era and whose popularity endures – Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, America and more.
August 29, 2021 / Sunday 6:30pm – Stillwater, MN
The Zephyr Theatre – Outdoor event
601 Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
651-342-1542 / Venue Website
$25 advance / $30 door
On sale now! Online tickets available here until 12:00PM day-of show. Tickets will then be available at the door.
General admission.
“Doors” open at 5:30pm.
** Please note – if this event needs to be postponed due to weather, you will be notified via email by 12:00PM day-of show. In this email you will also be given the new date to which this event will be postponed. **
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(Sunday) 6:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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The Zephyr Theatre
601 Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
september 2021
16sepAll DayFringe Benefit Analysts - Ogden, UT
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Fringe Benefit Analysts, Ogden, UT Keynote Speaker
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Fringe Benefit Analysts, Ogden, UT
Keynote Speaker
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All Day (Thursday)(GMT-05:00) View in my time
24sep7:30 pmThe Young & The Rest... Postponed until 2022
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Postponed until 2022 SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest…
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Postponed until 2022
SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite artists who defined an era and whose popularity endures – Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, America and more.
September 24, 2021 / Friday 7:30pm – Marine-On-St-Croix, MN
Marine-On-St-Croix City Hall
121 Judd St, Marine-On-St-Croix, MN 55082
$27.50 adult advance / $30 door
$22.50 senior (65+) & student advance / $25 door
General admission.
Doors open at 6:45pm.
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Marine-On-St-Croix City Hall
121 Judd St, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
26sep2:00 pmThe Young & The Rest... Postponed until 2022
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Postponed until 2022 SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite artists who
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Postponed until 2022
SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite artists who defined an era and whose popularity endures – Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, America and more.
September 26, 2021 / Sunday 2:00pm – Bloomington, MN
Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center
11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437
952-948-6500 / Venue Website
Adult $38.00
Senior $34.00
MMH Resident $32.00
Heritage Society Member $32.00
Group 10+: $32.00
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(Sunday) 2:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center
11411 Masonic Home Drive Bloomington, MN 55437
november 2021
28nov4:30 pmVirtual EventChristmasTide Goes Fireside
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Sundays, November 28, December 5, 12, and 19, 2021 – 4:30pm (central time) Watch for free on SimpleGifts
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Sundays, November 28, December 5, 12, and 19, 2021 – 4:30pm (central time)
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december 2021
05dec4:30 pmVirtual EventChristmasTide Goes Fireside
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Sundays, November 28, December 5, 12, and 19, 2021 – 4:30pm (central time) Watch for free on SimpleGifts
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Sundays, November 28, December 5, 12, and 19, 2021 – 4:30pm (central time)
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12dec4:30 pmVirtual EventChristmasTide Goes Fireside
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Sundays, November 28, December 5, 12, and 19, 2021 – 4:30pm (central time) Watch for free on SimpleGifts
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Sundays, November 28, December 5, 12, and 19, 2021 – 4:30pm (central time)
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19dec4:30 pmVirtual EventChristmasTide Goes Fireside
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Sundays, November 28, December 5, 12, and 19, 2021 – 4:30pm (central time) Watch for free on SimpleGifts
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Sundays, November 28, December 5, 12, and 19, 2021 – 4:30pm (central time)
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23dec7:00 pmChristmas with SimpleGifts – virtual pay-per-view concert
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Simplegifts “Christmas From Marine” Pay-per-view Concert Launches Early – Available Now! We just couldn’t wait until December 23rd to share this terrific performance featuring joyful SimpleGifts
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Simplegifts “Christmas From Marine” Pay-per-view Concert Launches Early – Available Now!
We just couldn’t wait until December 23rd to share this terrific performance featuring joyful SimpleGifts favorites captured with multi-cameras in high-def. Thanks to Steve Keller at ProMediaProductions for getting this virtual concert recording ready to share early! We plan on performing live next season but want to share our very best moments to celebrate this year with you at home.
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march 2022
05mar6:30 pmCrooner's Dunsmore Jazz Room - Minneapolis MN
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Crooners Billy McLaughlin with special guest, Nate Wilson!
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Crooners
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(Saturday) 6:30 pm(GMT-06:00) View in my time
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Crooner's
6161 Hwy 65 NE
10mar7:30 pmMKE Unplugged Performance - Milwaukee WI
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University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee MKE Unplugged performance – 7:30pm MKE Unplugged is a free music series featuring predominantly acoustic music performers from around the corner and
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University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
MKE Unplugged performance – 7:30pm
MKE Unplugged is a free music series featuring predominantly acoustic music performers from around the corner and around the world. All concerts take place in the Jan Serr Studio. Join us on March 10th for internationally renowned guitarist Billy McLaughlin.
Special guest opening set by alumni Dan Schwartz
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(Thursday) 7:30 pm(GMT-06:00) View in my time
26mar7:00 pmForest Lake High School Symphony - Forest Lake MN
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Saturday, March 26, 2022 – 7pm – Forest Lake, MN Forest Lake High School 6101 Scandia Trail N, Forest Lake, MN 55025 Please note DATE CHANGE; now on Saturday, March 26th! Billy
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Saturday, March 26, 2022 – 7pm – Forest Lake, MN
Forest Lake High School
6101 Scandia Trail N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Please note DATE CHANGE; now on Saturday, March 26th!
Billy with Forest Lake High School Symphony
Concert tickets: $20 adults; $15 seniors & students
A brand new acoustic guitar donated by Music Connection (Forest Lake, MN) and signed by Billy will be raffled off during the show. $5 per raffle ticket or 5 tickets for $20.
Concert tickets available at the door.
Tickets available at the door!
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(Saturday) 7:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
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Forrest Lake High School
6101 Scandia Trail N
april 2022
09apr7:00 pmThe Young & The Rest - Worthington MN
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SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic
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SimpleGifts invites you to our new year-round show titled: The Young and The Rest… an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite artists who defined an era and whose popularity endures – Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, America and more.
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center
714 13th St, Worthington, MN 56187
507-376-9101 / Venue Website
Adult: $25 advance/$30 at the Door
Child/College: $20 advance/$25 at the Door
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19apr7:30 pmThe Parkway Theater - Minneapolis MN
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“The Young and the Rest…” is all about women bringing new life to music made famous by men. Clearly a tribute, this show is better described as a girl-powered reboot
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“The Young and the Rest…” is all about women bringing new life to music made famous by men. Clearly a tribute, this show is better described as a girl-powered reboot of acoustic hits and deep tracks by Neil Young, CSN, America, The Eagles and more. The siren-voices of SimpleGifts (Carin Vagle*/Karen Paurus/Amy Courts) soar with a Celtic twist provided by Laura MacKenzie (whistles/flutes/bagpipe). Acoustic guitar by Billy McLaughlin with Dan Ristrom (bass), Patrick Nelson (drums), Billy O (percussion) and Nathan Wilson (fiddle/mandolin. Not to be missed among your tribute show choices!
*Special note: SimpleGifts’ founding member, vocalist, Carin Vagle, makes a noteworthy return to the stage for the first time since 2012. A Parkway neighborhood legend returns!!!
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 – 7:30pm – Minneapolis, MN
The Parkway Theater
4814 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
$20 advance general admission
$25 advance reserved seating
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Parkway Theater4814 Chicago Ave