FRI, JANUARY 4, 7PM
BaRe BoNeS
Bare Bones play a ruckus blend of Honky Tonk, Country, Rock & Roll, Roots, and Americana. Bob Berg, Jack White, Mike Mullen, Rourke Conners, and Mike Haselman deliver maximum fun per square inch. Wear a helmet and fasten your safety belt.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, FEBRUARY 1, 7PM
BreAKaWay BlOnDes
Originally from Wisconsin, Chris Clements and Shannon Hushaw of the Breakaway Blondes will be back at The Shed for one of our winter concert series. With harmonies as tight as sisters, the singer/songwriter duo brings original material along with beloved classics and standards. Mixing it up with acoustic guitars, keys, and a few tales of where life has taken them, they try to play a little something everyone will enjoy.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, MARCH 8, 7PM
MiKE MunSOn
Mike Munson makes his home in Winona, Minnesota, a town sandwiched between the Mississippi River and the bluffs, with train tracks cutting through its middle. Well known for playing outstanding slide guitar blues, the driving rhythms in his songs are reminiscent of the trains that barrel through his neighborhood. He’s a humble fellow who loves making food and playing guitar and singing.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, APRIL 5, 7PM
BaRe BoNeS
Bare Bones play a ruckus blend of Honky Tonk, Country, Rock & Roll, Roots, and Americana. Bob Berg, Jack White, and Mike Mullen deliver maximum fun per square inch. Wear a helmet and fasten your safety belt.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, MAY 24, 7PM
ERik KoSkiNEn
A native of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Koskinen has been a just-under-the-radar-cornerstone of the Twin Cities music scene for going on a decade. StarTribune writer Jon Bream has called him “the state's best pure country singer/songwriter”, while lifelong Twin Cities music observer Jim Walsh, who has covered everybody from Willie Murphy to Bruce Springsteen calls him, very simply, “The Real Deal.”
Opening: Tim Sears
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, MAY 31, 7PM
JaSon ChAfFeE
with Special Guest Dawn Marie
Jason Chaffee, from Minneapolis, writes ambient and catchy pop-rock with great driving melodies and an emotionally charged sound palate. Chaffee will be joined by a seasoned line of musicians recognized from bands like Gin Blossoms, Eddie Money, Soul Asylum, and Owl City. Jason is a local to the area, and we’re stoked to invite him home for a night with you at The Potter’s Shed!
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
WED, JUNE 5, 7PM
MoLLy & tHe DaNgEr BAnd
Molly O returns to our stage and we couldn't be happier! You could call them a rock/country/jazz/bluegrass/Celtic band, but they are really an Americana band. The blending of different American roots music creates a unique musical cocktail. From classic covers, traditional and original music, no matter what you call it, your bound to have a good time.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, JUNE 7, 7PM
BaRe BoNeS
Bare Bones play a ruckus blend of Honky Tonk, Country, Rock & Roll, Roots, and Americana. Bob Berg, Jack White, and Mike Mullen deliver maximum fun per square inch. Wear a helmet and fasten your safety belt.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
BaRe BoNeS
Bare Bones play a ruckus blend of Honky Tonk, Country, Rock & Roll, Roots, and Americana. Bob Berg, Jack White, and Mike Mullen deliver maximum fun per square inch. Wear a helmet and fasten your safety belt.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
WED, JUNE 12 7PM
SeAn & IaN OkAmOtO
Sean and Ian Okamoto are a father/son duo based out of Northern Wisconsin. Sean, the father (most of you reading probably shouldn't call him that), has been performing in bands for over 30 years. Ian, the son, has been a pianist all his life and began performing his freshman year of high school. From the 1940s to modern-day hits and everything in between, Sean and Ian play a variety of music that all-ages can enjoy and sing along to.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, JUNE 14, 7PM
SAT, JUNE 15
JaZZ cONcERt BeNeFit fOr tHe
SHelL LaKe ArT cENteR
The Shed is super happy to host this event every year. Bring someone along that might not be aware of the wonderful work that the Shell Lake Art Center does. The band members are world class jazz musicians who lead summer camps in Shell Lake. Proceeds go to Arts Center scholarships.
$10 donation - Children under 14 admitted free.
FRI, JUNE 21, 7PM
ChiCKEn WiRe EmPiRe
Named one of "Five Wisconsin Bands to Watch in 2019” Chicken Wire Empire looks to shake up the boundaries of bluegrass. Between intriguing lyrics, rich harmonies, and excellent musicianship, they bring a fun show of high energy jam grass. Chicken Wire Empire has shared the stage with renowned musicians Yonder Mountain String Band and other notable headliners at many regional festivals including Blue Ox and Boats & Bluegrass.
$10 - Children under 14 admitted free
WED, JUNE 26 7PM
BrAVe cOWbOY
Like the character in Edward Abbey's book, Brave Cowboy refuses to be branded, labeled, or fenced in by musical stereotypes. This powerhouse duo packs a punch! The dynamic blend of styles and instruments leaves the audience wondering "what next" and wanting more. They manage to pull off the tough task of breathing fresh life into familiar songs and making them seem new again. Furthermore; the original tunes are superbly crafted and performed. This is not background music - it's up front and personal.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, JUNE 28, 7PM
ThE LAsT REvEL
The Last Revel trio utilizes their multi-instrumental abilities to bring the acoustic guitar, upright bass, fiddle, 5-string banjo, harmonica, kick drum and three-part vocal harmonies together to consistently deliver “Bombastic live performances," as well as delicate and haunting folk ballads. They naturally blend the genres of Folk, Rockabilly, Old Time String-Band and Rock to create a sound that is as equally original as it is timeless.
Opening: Nathan T Madsen
$10 - Children under 14 admitted free
WaShBUrn cOUnTy ArEa HuMaNE sOciETy
FuNdrAisER
Fundraiser for the Washburn County Humane Society. Local musicians, raffles, prizes, and plenty of food all day long.
2pm-8pm.
$10 donation - Children under 14 admitted free
SAT, JUNE 29
WED, JULY 3, 7PM
BaRe BoNeS
Bare Bones play a ruckus blend of Honky Tonk, Country, Rock & Roll, Roots, and Americana. Bob Berg, Jack White, and Mike Mullen deliver maximum fun per square inch. Wear a helmet and fasten your safety belt.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
BaRe BoNeS
Bare Bones play a ruckus blend of Honky Tonk, Country, Rock & Roll, Roots, and Americana. Bob Berg, Jack White, and Mike Mullen deliver maximum fun per square inch. Wear a helmet and fasten your safety belt.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, JULY 5, 7PM
ArMcHaiR bOOgiE
Armchair Boogie is a 4-piece Bluegrass/Folk band formed in the heart of Central Wisconsin. Conceived and brought to life by Ben Majeska (guitar/vocals) and Augie Dougherty (banjo/vocals) in the Fall of 2014.
Their Main Street porch performances in Stevens Point, WI made up their first venue, and soon took on the name “Armchair Boogie”. The only thing missing was a rhythm section to drive the genre-bending sound. Eli Frieders (bass) and Dan Waterman (drums) held down the beat until Denzel Connor took over behind the kit in Spring 2017
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
WED, JULY 10, 7PM
MiKE MunSOn
Mike Munson makes his home in Winona, Minnesota, a town sandwiched between the Mississippi River and the bluffs, with train tracks cutting through its middle. Well known for playing outstanding slide guitar blues, the driving rhythms in his songs are reminiscent of the trains that barrel through his neighborhood. He’s a humble fellow who loves making food and playing guitar and singing.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, JULY 12, 7PM
A CeLTiC EVeNinG
Sister Tree: SisterTree renders radiant, expansive harmonies for strings and voices, and kick it back with old favorites and downright far-fetched selections grounded in Celtic and Americana Traditions.
The Inland Seas: Celtic and Americana music combining lush vocals,
fiddle, guitar, whistle, mandolin, bodhran, and other
percussion instruments.
The O'Barley's, Jeff Weisner & Mike Mullen: The Weez and Mike bring a wee bit of Ireland to Shell Lake.
$10 - Children under 14 admitted free
WED, JULY 17, 7PM
BLacK riVEr ReVuE
Black River Revue is a group of friends from Superior, Wisconsin and Duluth, Minnesota who share a love for all different genres of music. Using a bluegrass instrumentation they have crafted their own sound made up of mostly original music. With their sights held on the future, they continue to grow their catalog of original tunes for new albums. Black Water Revue puts a new twist on classic traditional songs and cover tunes that everyone loves, as well.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, JULY 19, 7PM
MiChAeL PeRRy and the LonG BEds
Wisconsin’s favorite bestselling humorist and author Michael Perry is here for a night of music, storytelling, and laughter. Perry began writing songs in the early 1990s during long nights when he was struggling to survive on prose; fast-forward twenty years and the Long Beds are currently recording their third album. Often described as "country folk," "roughneck folk," "folk-twang," and Americana, they prefer the description given by an audience member after a benefit concert in Perry's old high school gym: "You sound just like Gordon Lightfoot... only zippier!"
$15 - Children under 14 admitted free
WED, JULY 24, 7PM
GaELynN LeA
Classically trained violinist and songwriter Gaelynn Lea has been bewitching scores of fans with her haunting original songs and experimental takes on traditional fiddle music. Her work most recently won NPR Music’s 2016 Tiny Desk Contest, a competition drawing submissions of original songs from more than 6,000 musicians across the country. Gaelynn was a guest speaker at Yale University for a Ted Talk discussing the obstacles for people with disabilities and the use of art as a vessel to overcome physical limitations.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
WED, JULY 31, 7PM
ONe LeSS gUesT
One Less Guest is a multi-genre band from Duluth, Minnesota comprised of guitarist Nick Muska (Shell Lake local), violinist Lauren Cooper, upright/electric bassist Nick Glass and drummer Sten Duginski. Bringing together a tasteful blend of roots-rock energy, R&B grooves, and 3-4 part vocal harmonies, One Less Guest showcase their own original music alongside unique renditions of songs from artists past and present.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, AUG 2, 7PM
ThE PiSToL WhIpPiN
PaRtY PeNguInS
Straight from the Mill City comes the Pistol Whippin Party Penguins. This quintet from Minneapolis strives to maintain the original spirit of the "string band" while continuing to play new original music and creative cover songs. The combination of folk, rock, blues, bluegrass, and the occasional stage banter will create an experience that anyone can enjoy!
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
SAT, AUG 3, 7PM
KiNg CArDiNaL
What do you get when you combine a country music lover from South Dakota, a reggae head from Milwaukee, a gospel singer with Baptist roots from Texas, a Denver “punker” and a guy looking to start anew from the East Coast? You get King Cardinal, an Americana-folk band whose music is just as diverse as their members.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
WED, AUG 7, 7PM
AdRiaN + MerEdiTh
Always been ones to march to their own drum, Adrian + Meredith make a different sort of roots racket. Since the release of their debut album, "More Than A Little" the duo has been pounding the pavement and putting their own spin on Americana music. Their live show will have you on your feet dancing, clapping, and stomping along with music that has the spirit of punk, the twang of folk, the flavor of Polka, and the bounce swing.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, AUG 9, 7PM
MoLLy & tHe DaNgEr BAnd
Molly O returns to our stage and we couldn't be happier! You could call them a rock/country/jazz/bluegrass/Celtic band, but they are really an Americana band. The blending of different American roots music creates a unique musical cocktail.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
WED, AUG 14, 7PM
CaMErOn DeTTmAn
Fresh off The Voice, his eclectic musical influences make for a truly unique style all his own.
SeAn & IaN OkAmOtO
Sean and Ian Okamoto are a father/son duo based out of Northern Wisconsin.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, AUG 16, 7PM
ThEm CoULee BoYs
When you meet Them Coulee Boys, you can’t help but cheer for them.
They’re the kind of guys who would play at your wedding, help you move a shitty secondhand couch on a hot July afternoon, or pick up for you in the blurry, bloody moments of a bar-fight. Knowing this makes it all the easier to identify with their music because you’re not just listening to it – you feel connected to it. Them Coulee Boys' new album, entitled, Die Happy and will be released on August 23, 2019, on Lo-Hi Records. The single "Midnight Manifestos" will hit radio on August 12. We look forward to seeing you at the show!
Tickets can be purchased at the door. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
$10 - Children under 14 admitted free
WED, AUG 21, 7PM
tHe LOweSt PAir
With little attention to tedious practicalities and with an eye focused securely on delivering to their growing fan base a truly special treat; a rootsy, bluegrassy, old-timish version of meiosis has happened as one new album became two new albums.
Tickets can be purchased at the door. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, AUG 23, 7PM
EmiLy sCoTT RoBinSoN
North Carolina native Emily Scott Robinson has traveled a quarter-million miles and counting, paying her dues along the dusty highways of America’s wild country in the RV she calls home. Along the way, she’s captured the stories of the people she met and expertly crafted them into the songs. Named one of Rolling Stone’s “10 New Country and Americana Artists to Watch" in 2019.
Tickets can be purchased at the door. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
SAT, AUG 24, 7PM
PeRt NeAr SaNdSToNe
Hailing from Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota and established in 2003, Pert’ Near Sandstone plays American String band music that melds old-time sensibilities with modern song craft.
Founded by four childhood friends, Pert Near’s chemistry harkens back to the family bands of yesteryear. They play with infectious energy and an undeniable joy that cuts straight to the heart. They are tireless stewards of the Midwest roots music community, and proud co-founders and hosts of the Blue Ox Music Festival.
Tickets can be purchased at the door. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
$15 - Children under 14 admitted free
WED, AUG 28, 7PM
SuE OrFieLD BaNd
The Sue Orfield Band writes and plays songs that resonate with blues, funk, rock, and countrified world-beat sounds. Their music grooves with high energy and unexpected improvisations, while their compelling melodies will move you, amuse you, and even touch you. SOB (as they call themselves) plays primarily instrumental music, but occasionally peppers in the haunting vocals of Randy Sinz and Dave Schrader.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free
FRI, AUG 30, 7PM
EriK KoSkiNEn MoLLy MahEr
Erik Koskinen is a native of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Koskinen has been a just-under-the-radar-cornerstone of the Twin Cities
music scene for going on a decade.
Molly is considered by some the reigning queen of the Twin Cities scene — she’s an incomparable singer and songwriter with compelling depth and soul, and has shared the stage with some of the best acts in the country, among them Los Lobos and John Hiatt.
Tickets can be purchased at the door. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
$10 - Children under 14 admitted free
with
special guest
FRI, SEPT 6, 7PM
BaRe BoNeS
Bare Bones play a ruckus blend of Honky Tonk, Country, Rock & Roll, Roots, and Americana. Bob Berg, Jack White, and Mike Mullen deliver maximum fun per square inch. Wear a helmet and fasten your safety belt.
$5 - Children under 14 admitted free