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Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins at Folk Forum

Feb 7, 2018

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, Feb. 10. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door: people with low income can inquire about reduced prices....

The Federales bring classic country to Oak Center Saturday, Feb. 3

Jan 31, 2018

The Federales, a band that bills itself as “Classic country for the modern world” will perform Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Oak Center General Store Folk Forum. “We’re not from the Black Hills, the Texas Panhandle or Appalachia. We’re from the Twin Cities. Damn proud of it, too, but we play country...

Molly Maher at the Oak Center General Store Folk Forum Dec. 9

Dec 6, 2017

Molly Maher and Her Disbelievers will headline the Saturday, Dec. 9, show at the Oak Center General Store Folk Forum. Singer songwriter Molly Maher blends alt-country, folk, Americana and bluesy roots. She’s shared the stage with Los Lobos and John Hiatt. Minneapolis folk songwriter Mary Bue will...

Erik Koskinen to perform Nov. 25 at Oak Center General Store

Nov 22, 2017

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. 25, he’ll headline an 8 p.m...

Suchy performs Saturday at Folk Forum

Nov 16, 2017

Great Plains farmer and folk musician Chuck Suchy (pronounced “soo-key”) will perform at the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum Saturday, Nov. 18, 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 to perform in Oak Center

Nov 9, 2017

Bluegrass band The High 48s will make their Oak Center General Store Folk Forum debut with an 8 p.m. performance on Saturday, Nov. 11. The 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 soldiers or eight...

Rockabilly royalty and band come to Folk Forum

Nov 2, 2017

Rockabilly Hall of Famer Robby Vee and his Rock-n-Roll Caravan of Stars pull into Oak Center Saturday, Nov. 4, for an 8 p.m. show at the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum. Vee will pay tribute to rock-and-roll legends Chuck Berry, Elvis, Buddy Holly and more. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18...

Boil in Lead plays  Saturday in Oak Center

Oct 26, 2017

Boiled in Lead returns to the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum Saturday, Oct. 28, with a setlist comprising instrumental “rock’n’reel”, “punk-folk”, “country music from many countries” and original vocal tunes. Tickets are $15: people with low income can inquire about reduced prices. Children’...

Barefoot Wonder to  play at Folk Forum

Oct 19, 2017

A muscial adventure is in store when Barefoot Wonder takes the stage at the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum Saturday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. With nearly a century of musical experience between them, violin and mandolin player T. Bruce Bowers and guitarist Ric Gillman follow influences as diverse...

Hosking, Feder to  perform in Oak Center

Oct 11, 2017

Rita Hosking and Sean Feder will perform at the Oak Center General Store’s Folk Forum on Saturday, Oct. 14. The stop is on of a few by the northern California country folk duo on a swing through Minnesota. The music has been described as “Authentic American folk music to stir the soul” by No...