Event Link: https://www.evansvilleartcenter.org/events/blue-wolf-duo-2

FEE: Free

Performing as Blue Wolf, Jerry and Shirley Spanhanks perform between Texas and Minnesota using the banjo, fiddle, accordion, dobro and guitar to provide incredible variety in their shows. They will return to perform at Evansville Art Center on August 1st.

Jerry Spanhanks was raised in a musical family in Texarkana, Arkansas. At the age of 9 his dad and mom formed a family country band. Performing with the Spanhanks Country Band for nine years, Jerry played lead guitar and sang. Jerry has won state guitar player in a contest in Minnesota twice. He started playing with bluegrass bands while trying to find the groove that musical artists strive for. Expect great playing on the banjo and dobro also.

Shirley Mauch Spanhanks grew up on a farm near Mooreton, North Dakota listening to her mom play piano, harmonica and accordion and she took accordion lessons for about four years. While working in Yellowstone National Park one summer, she was given a guitar and dabbled in folk songs. When she found Adam Granger teaching flatpicking, she became a lifelong student of his. She also studied bluegrass at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas.

Listen to Raz Ma Taz here

Whether it is a bluegrass or country standard, or a specialty song from Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley or Patsy Cline, the duo gets the audience clapping and tapping their toes. The audience can also expect to hear waltzes, polkas (even on the guitar),  some novelty songs by George Jones and even an original or two.  Be sure to listen for the phrase “Red River Girl (ND) and Red River Man (AR)” in one of their songs!

Listen to Blue Wolf original Red River Moon here

This is a show you don’t want to miss! The music starts at 7:00 p.m. Doors will  open at 6:30.  There is no charge for this event. Donations are always gratefully accepted. Please feel free to bring a treat to share at intermission, if you wish. Beverages will be provided.

Event Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=7&p=27

Fee:
Advance Adult Tickets:  $25

Student Tickets: $10

Day of/At the Gate:  $30

Concert #4 of 6: Dance the Night Away with Duluth Transit Authority Tribute to Steely Dan/Chicago/Blood Sweat & Tears. Pre-show begins at 5pm. Bring Your Own Chair - Food & Beverage Trucks on site, or bring your own!

A VEDEN TRUST CONCERTS AT THE KIRKBRIDE EVENT

Event Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=10&p=29

Fee: Advance Adult Tickets:  $30

Advance Student Tickets:  $15

Day of/At the Gate Adult Tickets:  $40

Day of/At the Gate Student Tickets:  $20

The fifth of six in the 2025 Summer Outdoor Concerts at the Kirkbride.

Pre-show begins at 5pm

Bring Your Own Chair - Food & Beverage Trucks on site, or bring your own!

Event Link: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=13&p=31

Fee: Advance Adult Tickets:  $25

Student Tickets:  $10

Day of/At the Gate:  $30

The last of six in our 2025 Summer Outdoor Concerts at the Kirkbride.

Pre-show begins at 5pm

Bring Your Own Chair - Food & Beverage Trucks on site, or bring your own!

Event Link: https://terracemill.org/events

FEE: Tickets at link

Bluegrass Festival

Sunday, September 7, 2025 11:00am-3:00pm
The High 48's and The Skally Line performing, with food and craft beer by Minnewaska House Brewing Co & Grill and The Bark'n Pig Smokehouse BBQ, Farmers/Artisan Market Vendors

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.