Judy Collins at the Fargo Theatre

Judy Collins will be appearing at the Fargo Theatre (314 Broadway N) on Saturday, October 6^th. Doors open at 7pm, the show begins at 8pm.

Tickets go on sale Monday, August 27^th at noon. All ages, reserved seating -- $37.50, $47.50.  Tickets are available at jadepresents.com, at the Tickets 300 box office (300 Broadway, Fargo; open Monday-Friday, noon to 6 p.m.), by calling (866) 300-8300, or at http://www.tickets300.com.

New album for Hank Jr

Old School, New Rules is the title of the new Hank Williams, Jr. album, which is set for release on July 10th. Among the songs in the new collection is a duet with Brad Paisley ("I’m Gonna Get Drunk And Play Hank Williams") as well as a new duet with Merle Haggard ("I Think I’ll Just Sit Here and Drink.") The first single from the album (Hank's first release in several years) "That Ain’t Good," has just been sent to radio stations. You can buy the album now on pre-sale at http://www.hankjr.com/. Track Listing for "Old School, New Rules": 1. Takin’ Back The Country 2. I’m Gonna Get Drunk And Play Hank Williams (w/ Brad Paisley) 3. Three Day Trip 4. Old School 5. We Don’t Apologize for America 6. You Win Again 7. Cow Turd Blues 8. Who’s Takin’ Care of Number One 9. That Ain’t Good 10.Keep The Change 11.Stock Market Blues 12.I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink (w/ Merle Haggard)

Gloriana to release new album

Gloriana, the Country music trio made up of brothers Tom and Mike Gossin, as well as Rachel Reinert, will release its second studio album, A Thousand Miles Left Behind on July 31st. The trio had a hand in writing all 11 tracks on the album. The first single released is "(Kissed You) Good Night" For more information about Gloriana, visit http://www.gloriana.com/.

John Reilly & Friends in Fargo

John Reilly and Friends (Featuring Becky Stark & Tom Brousseau) will be live at the Fargo Theatre on Friday, June 15, 9 p.m. Tickets go on-sale Friday, May 11th at noon. Advance reserved seating $20; day-of-show reserved seating $22

As an actor, John Reilly has had memorable roles opposite Will Farrell and Renee Zellweger, ranging from hilarious to vulnerable. Reilly’s film and television career has spanned nearly three decades, and has garnered him an academy award for 'best supporting actor' for his performance in "Chicago", and a Grammy nomination as he sang lead vocals on the biopic parody 'Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story' soundtrack. 

Tickets can be purchased at Tickets300 (300 Broadway, Fargo; open Monday – Friday noon to 6 p.m.), via phone at (866) 300-8300 or online at Tickets300.com. Doors open at 8 p.m. The Fargo Theatre is located at 314 Broadway North.

Heartless Bastards in Fargo

Heartless Bastards with Slim Cessna’s Auto Club will be performing at The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N in Fargo on Monday, July 30th, 10 p.m. Doors open at 9 p.m. General admission tickets cost just $15. Applicable fees may apply.  All tickets are general admission. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 4, at noon, and can be purchased at Tickets300 (300 Broadway, Fargo; open Monday – Friday noon to 6 p.m.), via phone at 866-300-8300 or online at Tickets300.com. This is 21+ performance.

Steve Earle in Fargo

Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter, actor, writer and political activist Steve Earle will be performing live at the Fargo Theatre on Tuesday, July 24th, at 8 pm. 

Tickets can be purchased at Tickets300 (300 Broadway, Fargo; open Monday – Friday noon to 6 p.m.), via phone at (866) 300-8300 or online at Tickets300.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Fargo Theatre is located at 314 Broadway North.

Tickets go on-sale Friday, May 11th at noon. Reserved seating is $35.

Guy Penrod performs at Bethel University

Seven-time Grammy and Dove award winner Guy Penrod will perform in concert at Benson Great Hall on the campus of Bethel University on Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m.  The concert is hosted by Music for the Master, a non-profit organization created to facilitate bringing inspirational musicians to the Twin Cities. Tickets are $22.25 and can be purchased by calling 651-638-6333 or visiting www.musicforthemaster.com.

Penrod performed before more than 5 million people on Bill and Gloria Gaither's Homecoming Tours, including those in South Africa, Australia and Europe, and was featured on Gaither television specials airing on multiple networks. Now he's gone solo and brings his own style of country gospel music to Benson Great Hall. Although he loves Southern gospel and the multi-layered vocal stylings of the Gaither Vocal Band, Penrod's country roots run deep, too. In addition to his experience with Music City Tonight, he's also recorded with artists such as Kenny Chesney and Shania Twain, and recently debuted at The Grand Ole Opry.

Buckcherry in Fargo

The rock band BUCKCHERRY will be performing on Wednesday, May 30th, at the Venue at the Hub in Fargo, beginning at 9pm. Doors will open at 8pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 27th at noon. Advance general admission tickets cost $20. Day-of-show tickets will be $25. All tickets can be purchased at Tickets300 (located at 300 Broadway in Fargo; Monday-Friday from noon-6pm), via phone at (866) 300-8300 or online at tickets300.com. Suites & table reservations are available by calling the Hub (701) 232-6767. The Buckcherry concert is open to those 21+. The Venue at the Hub is located at 2525 9th Avenue SW in Fargo.

Waylon Jennings' Final Recordings

An album featuring some of the final recordings from country legend Waylon Jennings is scheduled to be released September 11th. Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Last Recordings of Waylon Jennings will be filled with recordings that Waylon made during his last few years before his death in 2002, helped by his longtime accompanist, Robby Turner. Waylon wrote all but one of the 12 songs on the new album.

Tracklisting for "Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Last Recordings of Waylon Jennings":
1. Goin’ Down Rockin'
2. Belle of The Ball
3. If My Harley Was Runnin'
4. I Do Believe
5. Friends In California
6. The Ways of the World
7. Shakin' The Blues
8. Never Say Die
9. Wasting Time
10.Sad Songs & Waltzes
11.She Was no Good for Me
12.Wrong Road To Nashville

Yonder Mountain String Band in Fargo

Yonder Mountain String Band will be performing on Friday, July 6th, at The Venue at The Hub, 2525 9th Avenue SW in Fargo. The show begins at 8 p.m, with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, April 20, at noon. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day-of-show. Applicable fees may apply. Purchase at Tickets300 (300 Broadway, Fargo; open Monday – Friday noon to 6 p.m.), via phone at 866-300-8300 or online at Tickets300.com. This is an all-ages performance.  All tickets are general admission.

Yonder Mountain String Band is a Colorado-based foursome that blends bluegrass, rock and countless other influences. YMSB has their traditional lineup of instruments and may look like a traditional bluegrass band at first glance but they’ve managed to create their own music that transcends any genre.  

Aaron Lewis to release album

Aaron Lewis will be releasing a full length country album, The Road, on June 26th.



Lewis wrote every song on the 10 track collection, except for "Grandaddy’s Gun", which was written by Bobby Pinson, Rhett Akins, and Dallas Davidson. 

Last year, the Staind frontman released his successful solo EP, Town Line, and Gold single “Country Boy," which featured country legends George Jones & Charlie Daniels.

Track listing:
75
The Road
Endless Summer
Red, White & Blue
Lessons Learned
Forever
Grandaddy’s Gun
State Lines
Anywhere But Here
Party In Hell

Citizen Cope at Fargo Theatre

A Special Acoustic Performance with Citizen Cope will be presented on Friday, April 27^th, 8 pm at the Fargo Theatre (314 Broadway North). Doors at 7 p.m. Show at 8 pm.  Tickets go on-sale Friday, March 30, at noon. All tickets are reserved and cost $27.50. Applicable fees may apply. Tickets can be purchased at Tickets300 (300 Broadway, Fargo; open Monday- Friday, noon to 6 p.m.), via phone at (866) 300-8300 or online at Tickets300.com.
Alt-folk rocker, Citizen Cope (real name Clarence Greenwood), is an accomplished songwriter whose songs have been performed by Santana, Corey Taylor of Slipknot, Dido and numerous others.

In a style that Rolling Stone called “hip-hop with folk, soul and blues,” Cope has compiled a large and extremely dedicated following. His most notable tracks include “Let The Drummer Kick,” and “Sideways.” In 2010, he bucked tradition and started his own record label, Rainwater Records, releasing a new full-length album, The Rainwater LP, the same year. His next album is scheduled for release later this year.

His most notable tracks include “Let The Drummer Kick,”  “Hands of the Saints,” “ Bullet” and “One Lovely Day.” Visit CitizenCope.com.

Mason Jennings in Fargo

Mason Jennings will be performing at The Stage at Island Park (333 4th Street South, Fargo) on Friday, June 22, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. All tickets are general admission tickets and go on sale Friday, March 30, at noon. Tickets cost $29.50. Applicable fees may apply. Tickets can be purchased at Tickets300 (300 Broadway, Fargo; open Monday – Friday noon to 6 p.m.), via phone at (866) 300-8300 or online at Tickets300.com. This show is open to all-ages.

Minneapolis, Minn.’s adopted son, brother, friend and wordsmith, Mason Jennings’ songs craft a resounding theme of love. Although he grew up in Hawaii and Pennsylvania, Minnesota is his center. It’s also the title of his newest release featuring the moving pop-folk stylings “Raindrops on the Kitchen Floor,” “Wake Up,” “Clutch” and more. His earlier songs have a soulful Hawaii-flavored-mood draped with his charismatic voice. Visit masonjennings.com.

Lee Brice to release new album

Lee Brice will be releasing his long-awaited second Curb Records album "Hard 2 Love" on Tuesday, April 24th. The album's first single is "A Woman Like You", and is already nearing gold certification with a track record of 450,000 digital downloads already sold. Lee co-wrote eight of the 13 tracks on the album.

Tracks include:

1. Hard To Love
2. A Woman Like You
3. That’s When You Know It’s Over
4. Parking Lot Party
5. Don't Believe Everything You Think
6. I Drive Your Truck
7. See About A Girl
8. Friends We Won’t Forget
9. Life Off My Years
10. Seven Days A Thousand Times
11. Beer
12. That Way Again
13. One More Day

Best of Hank Jr to be released

On March 27th, Curb Records will be releasing a retrospective collection of signature hits from Hank Williams, Jr. It will feature 22 of Hank Jr.’s best songs that span decades of his career.

Tracks include:
"Family Tradition"
"Whiskey Bent And Hell Bound"
"Women I've Never Had"
"Outlaw Women"
"Kaw-Liga"
"Old Habits"
"Dinosaur"
"The Blues Man"
"Texas Women"
"Dixie On My Mind"
"All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)"
"A Country Boy Can Survive"
"If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Dixie"
"The Conversation"
"All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight"
"Country State Of Mind"
"Born To Boogie"
"If The South Woulda Won"
"There's A Tear In My Beer" (with Hank Williams)
"Red, White, & Pink-Slip Blues"
"Bartender Song (Sittin’ At The Bar)" (with Rehab)
"All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming For Monday Night Football"

Portland Cello Project in Fargo

Portland Cello Project will be performing at The Aquarium in Fargo, ND on Monday, April 30th at 9 p.m. Tickets go On-Sale Friday, February 24, at noon. This show is open to those ages 21+. Tickets are only $8 in advance; $10 day-of-show. Applicable fees may apply. The Aquarium is located at 226 Broadway North in Fargo.

Gretchen Wilson in Fargo

Gretchen Wilson, along with Rocket Club will be performing at The Venue at the Hub in Fargo, ND on Friday, April 20, 8 p.m. Tickets are On-Sale starting Friday, February 24, at noon. General admission seating costs $29, along with general admission standing tickets at only $19. There are also suites and reserved tables available. Applicable fees may apply. This show is open to those ages 21+. The Hub is located at 2525 9th Avenue SW

Neal McCoy to release new album

It's been five years since his last album, but Neal McCoy has a new album, XII, being released on March 6th. On this new offering, Neal enlists the help of Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, and Brent Rowan to produce and record the album.



The first single from the album, "A-OK" featured harmony vocals from Blake and Miranda.

XII tracklist:
1. A-OK
2. Real Good Feel Good
3. Judge A Man By The Woman
4. Mouth
5. Shotgun Rider
6. That’s You
7. Crazy Women
8. Lucky Enough
9. Every Fire
10. That’s Just How She Gets
11. Borderline Crazy
12. Van Gogh

Leon Russel live at the Fargo Theatre

Leon Russell makes a special stop at the Fargo Theatre in Fargo, N.D., on Wednesday, April 11, 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 17, at noon. Reserved seating costs $35. Applicable fees may apply. Purchase tickets at Tickets300 (300 Broadway; open Monday – Friday noon – 6 p.m.), via phone at (866) 300-8300 on online at Tickets300.com. Doors open at 7 p.m.



After lying about his age to perform in a Tulsa, Okla., nightclub, Russell’s career started out at age 14 touring with Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks in support of icon, Jerry Lee Lewis. After moving to Los Angeles and studying with Elvis’ lead guitarist, James Burton, Russell soon became a member of Phil Spector’s legendary renowned studio group. Russell played on many of the finest pop singles of the 1960s, and arranged classics like Ike & Tina Turner’s “River Deep, Mountain High,” The Byrds’ “Mr. Tambourine Man,” Gary Lewis & The Playboy’s “This Diamond Ring” and Herb Alpert’s “A Taste of Honey.”

His first songwriting hit, “Delta Lady,” sung by Joe Cocker opened the doors for mainstream notoriety. He would appear on George Harrison’s Concert for Bangladesh, sessions with B.B. King, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan. In 1972, his pop single, “Tight Rope,” became a hit. In 1979, his duet with Willie Nelson, “Heartbreak Hotel,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard country music chart.

His recent collaboration with Bernie Taupin and Elton John, The Union, has received critical acclaim and is further proof that Russell is essential to music’s past and future.

The Fargo Theatre is located at 314 Broadway North. Visit LeonRussellRecords.com.

The Infamous Stringdusters live in Fargo

The Infamous Stringdusters will perform at The Aquarium (226 Broadway N) in Fargo on Wednesday, April 25, 10 p.m. Doors open at 9 p.m. Advance tickets cost $12; day-of-show tickets cost $15. Applicable fees may apply. All tickets are general admission. Tickets are on-sale can be purchased at Tickets300 (300 Broadway, Fargo; open Monday – Friday noon to 6 p.m.), via phone at 866-300-8300 or online at Tickets300.com. This is a 21+ performance.


The Infamous Stringdusters are touring in support of their newest effort, Silver Sky. The Nashville-based bluegrass band garnered a Grammy nod (Best Country Instrumental) for their hit “Magic #9.”

Young Prisms at The Aquarium in Fargo

Young Prisms, a band from San Francisco that embraces the early traditions of shoegaze and lo-fi, will be appearing at The Aquarium in Fargo on February 29th. You'll get to hear songs off their upcoming sophomore album, In Between, due out March 27th on Kanine Records

‘The Voice’ Winner JAVIER COLON LIVE IN FARGO

Javier Colon, the winner of NBC’s hit TV show, The Voice, makes a stop at the historic Fargo Theatre in Fargo, N.D., on Tuesday, March 13, 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 10, at noon. Reserved seating tickets cost $39.50 (golden circle) and $27.50. Applicable fees may apply. Tickets can be purchased at Tickets300 (300 Broadway, Fargo; open Monday – Friday noon to 6 p.m.), via phone at 866-300-8300 or online at Tickets300.com. Doors open at 7 p.m.

His self-dubbed ‘acoustic soul’ style first came to light while touring with The Derek Trucks Band. He released Javier (2003) and Left of Center (2006) for Capitol Records. The albums showcase Colon’s stirring melodies.

As a contestant on The Voice, Colon performed alongside Stevie Nicks on “Landslide” and garnered rave reviews for his acoustic rendition of Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time.” His self-penned “Stitch By Stitch” sealed the top prize.

“Stitch By Stitch” peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. Colon performed the honest, heartfelt ballad on national programs, including the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Colon’s most recent release “As Long As We Got Love” features British pop star, Natasha Bedingfield; the duet magically weaves their perfect harmonies.

The Fargo Theatre is located at 314 Broadway North. Visit JavierColon.com.

TRACE ADKINS’ SONGS & STORIES TOUR TO COME TO GRAND FORKS

Trace Adkins announced the SONGS & STORIES TOUR, which will visit many of America’s most beautiful theaters this Spring. One of those stops includes the Chester Fritz Auditorium in Grand Forks, ND, on Saturday, March 17, 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 3, 10 a.m. Reserved seating costs $35, $45 and $59.50. Applicable fees may apply. Purchase at the Chester Fritz Auditorium Box Office (3475 University Avenue), all TicketMaster outlets, via phone at (800) 745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Inspiration for the SONGS & STORIES TOUR came as Trace released his 10th studio album, Proud To Be Here, last summer with a CMT Invitation Only special. The special featured new hits “Just Fishin’” and “Million Dollar View,” a Q&A session and the most-loved songs from Adkins’ twenty year career. The taping was so fun for Trace and his guests that he began laying plans for a tour.

Fans can share their own stories, questions and the songs that have inspired or shaped their lives on the Songs & Stories page at www.traceadkins.com .

Kellie Pickler - 100 Proof

Kellie Pickler will release 100 Proof on Jan. 24. The album is her third release. It includes 11 songs, including six that Kellie co-wrote.

With 100 Proof, Kellie brings a more traditional sounding country album, with her intent to pay homage to her musical influences, such as Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, and Loretta Lynn.

100 Proof track listing:

1. Where’s Tammy Wynette
2. Unlock That Honky Tonk
3. Stop Cheatin’ On Me
4. Long As I Never See You Again
5. Tough
6. Turn On The Radio And Dance
7. Mother’s Day
8. Rockaway (The Rockin’ Chair Song)
9. Little House On The Highway
10. 100 Proof
11. The Letter (To Daddy)


Fans can pre-order 100 Proof now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/tHNwQz.

Kellie is also giving fans the opportunity to unlock and stream one new song a day from 100 Proof by "liking" her Facebook page.

Gene Watson - Best of the best

Gene Watson will be celebrating his 50 years of making country music with a release of "Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits" on February 14.

The album features re-recorded versions of his classics, such as "Love In The Hot Afternoon," "Farewell Party," "Fourteen Carat Mind," "Memories To Burn," and more.

Earth, Wind & Fire to perform at PACER’s May 5 benefit

Earth, Wind & Fire – one of America’s top-selling musical groups of all time – is bringing its soul-funk fusion to PACER Center’s 30th Annual Benefit on Saturday, May 5, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Tickets are available now.

“They sold out the house when they performed at a previous PACER Benefit,” says Paula Goldberg, PACER’s executive director. “People were dancing in the aisles at that show, and we’re looking forward to another fantastic evening.”

Inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, Earth, Wind & Fire has earned six Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards alongside numerous other accolades. The band recently received the prestigious Legend Award at the 2011 Soul Train awards on Nov. 27, 2011. On Jan. 31, the band will release a new album, “Now, Then & Forever,” what Legacy Recordings calls “the ultimate single-disc celebration of Earth, Wind & Fire.”

In addition to the Earth, Wind & Fire concert, PACER’s benefit includes silent and live auctions. The evening begins at 6 p.m., and tickets start at $65. A pre-benefit gourmet dinner is available by separate ticket, and a post-concert patron party is available for people purchasing Benefit tickets of $140 or more.

The Benefit supports free PACER Center programs for children with disabilities and their families as well as PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. To reserve tickets, visit PACER.org or call (952) 838-9000.

Tim McGraw to release "Emotional Traffic"

Tim McGraw & Curb Records will be getting the new year off & running with the release of Tim's new album, Emotional Traffic, on January 24th. The album was produced by Tim's longtime producer, Byron Gallimore.

Emotional Traffic includes 12 new tracks, with "Felt Good On My Lips" as the first single released, which has already been certified digital gold. His current single from the album, "Better Than I Used To Be", has just recently been released and is now climbing the charts.

Tim collaborates with R&B pop artist Ne-Yo on "Only Human". Other highlights include "I will not fall down", a song co-written by Tim, Martina McBride and The Warren Brothers.

The track listing for Emotional Traffic:

1. Halo
2. Right Back Actha Babe
3. One Part, Two Part
4. I Will Not Fall Down
5. The One
6. Better Than I Used To Be
7. Touchdown Jesus
8. The One That Got Away
9. Felt Good On My Lips
10. Hey Now
11. Only Human
12. Die By My Own Hand