Folk Forum

Koskinen and friends  return to Folk Forum

Nov 17, 2016

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, Nov. 19, he’ll headline an 8 p.m...

Chuck Suchy to perform

Nov 10, 2016

Great Plains farmer and folk musician Chuck Suchy (pronounced “soo-key”) will perform at the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum Saturday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. Suchy has performed on A Prairie Home Companion radio show and has earned praise from folk music luminaries Rod Kennedy, founder of the...

High 48s play at Folk Forum Saturday

Oct 26, 2016

Bluegrass band The High 48s will make their return to the Oak Center General Store Folk Forum with an 8 p.m. performance on Saturday, Oct. 30. The bluegrass band takes their name from railroad slang for the boxcars originally used to transport troops on the front lines in WWI that could carry 40...

Pop Wagner and his trio to perform in Oak Center

Oct 19, 2016

It’s not every Folk Forum concert announcement that comes with a content warning. The Oct. 22 performance of Pop Wagner (pictured) and the Hampden Rounders at the Oak Center General Store guarantees “a fun, easygoing show chock-full of old-timey fiddle tunes and swing, bluegrass and folk songs,...

The Fattenin’ Frogs to open 2016 Folk Forum season

Oct 6, 2016

Fall is here, and with it the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum season. This year’s concert series opens with the swamped roots rock of Minneapolis’ The Fattenin’ Frogs on Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. The Frogs have electrified the blues and roots music of the south to create a driving, soulful and at...

Andra Suchy to close Folk Forum season

Apr 28, 2016

Minneapolis singer-songwriter Andra Suchy and her band will perform at the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum Saturday, April 30, at 8 p.m. The longtime performer and daughter of folk musicians is a regular on “A Prairie Home Companion” and has performed with Brad Paisley, Mindy Smith, Emmylou...

Sawtooth Brothers coming to Oak Center

Apr 18, 2016

A harmonious group with a jagged name will perform at the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum Saturday, April 23, at 8 p.m. Sawtooth Brothers features two sets of brothers whose music features vocals in the tradition of classic bluegrass brother harmonies accompanied by driving instrumentation...

Eclectic folk group Steve Kaul and the Brass Kings play Saturday in Oak Center

Apr 13, 2016

Folk revisionist Steve Kaul and his band, The Brass Kings, will perform at the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum Saturday, April 16. Steve blends world music styles with guitarwork that incorporates multiple tunings, a resonator guitar and varied finger-picking styles. His accompaniment, a...

Pistol Whippin' Party Penguins to perform in Oak Center

Apr 8, 2016

Minneapolis quintet The Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins will play a mix of folk, rock, blues, and bluegrass during an 8 p.m. show at the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum Saturday, April 9 Tickets are $5-$15, with concertgoers paying what they can. Children’s tickets are available in exchange...

Boiled in Lead to play Folk Forum on March 19

Mar 10, 2016

Boiled in Lead returns to the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum Saturday, March 19, with a setlist comprising instrumental “rock’n’reel”, “punk-folk”, “country music from many countries” and original vocal tunes. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 to $15 - pay what you are able. Kids...