Folk Forum

Erik Koskinen performs March 14 in Oak Center

Mar 11, 2020

Though perhaps better known for his work behind the scenes as a producer for a Trampled By Turtles record or on the periphery as a backing musician for leading midwestern musicians, Erik Koskinen is a respected songwriter and vocalist in his own right. On Saturday, March 14, he’ll headline an 8 p.m...

Bill Staines performs Sunday, March 1, in Oak Center

Feb 26, 2020

Bill Staines has played over 30 shows at the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum: he’ll add one to that total at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Regarded as a folk treasure, Staines is known for virtuosic guitar work, incisive vocals and stories filled with laugh-out-loud humor. Tickets are $15 in...

Jeff Ray, Hurricane Harold and the Stakes at Folk Forum Feb. 22

Feb 20, 2020

“Delta meets Dead with a little Zen thrown in.” That’s how Jeff Ray (pictured) and Hurricane Harold’s Facebook page describes the duo’s music. The pair will perform along with backing band “The Stakes” Saturday, Feb. 22, at 8 p.m. at the Oak Center General Store. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18...

Rad Lorkovic to perform Saturday, Feb. 15

Feb 12, 2020

Classically trained Croatian multi-instrumentalist Radoslav Lorkovic plays the blues. He plays folk. He plays zydeco. He plays Saturday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. at the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $18 at the door: people with low income can inquire about reduced...

Chris Silver and band, Saturday, Feb. 8, at Folk Forum

Feb 5, 2020

The Good Intentions, a traditional bluegrass band led by Chris Silver, will perorm Saturday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m. at the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum. The band counts Hot Rize, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Tony Rice, and J.D. Crowe among their influences. Their sets are a mix of songs from...

Drew Peterson and band in Oak Center Jan. 18

Jan 15, 2020

Drew Peterson and the Dead Pigeons open the 2020 season at the Oak Center General Store Folk Forum with an 8 p.m. performance on Saturday, Jan. 18. Peterson will play new songs as well as favorites from his other projects: Forty Watt Bulb, The Dead Pigeons, and Boxstore Bird. According to his...

Huckfelt performs ‘Stranger Angels’ Dec. 14

Dec 11, 2019

Pines member David Huckfelt will perform music composed during a two-week artist residency on Isle Royale Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Oak Center General Store Folk Forum. While on the island in the Fall of 2017, he spent 10 hours a day for two weeks writing what would become his debut solo album, “...

Corpse Reviver performs Dec. 7 in Oak Center

Dec 4, 2019

Minneapolis Americana and Folk trio Corpse Reviver will perform Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Oak Center General Store Folk Forum. Named after a style of drink reputed to ease hangovers, the group performs songs primarily from the Harry Smith Anthology of American Folk Music. Corpse Reviver is Jillian...

Live Music: Barley Jacks with Brian Wicklund at Folk Forum Nov. 16

Nov 13, 2019

The Barley Jacks and Brian Wicklund will bring “acoustic alchemy and fiddle wizardry” to the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum stage Saturday, Nov. 16, beginning at 8 p.m. The group is known for its high-energy fusion of Celtic, rhythm and blues, classical, bluegrass and more. Tickets are $15...

Dan Israel coming to Folk Forum

Nov 7, 2019

Singer-songwriter Dan Israel will perform Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Oak Center General Store Folk Forum. Joined by bassist Mike Lane, he will perform songs from all 15 of his albums, including his latest, “Social Media Anxiety Disorder.” Israel has won multiple Minnesota Music Awards and been named...