Welcome to the Calendar Archives

These shows were once on the schedule

Were you there? Do you have fond memories of a defunct venue? Are you obsessively recreating my life in excruciating detail? This is the place for you. These are the orginal listings! Since this website has only existed since 2006, you'll start with that year.

• 2006
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• 2025

2006 Past Shows

• Thursday, April 13th
  Great Uncle Helmer opens for Doc's Kids!
  10 pm, $6 Bryant Lake Bowl, Minneapolis
  Come for a great show! The first time these two bands meet on stage together!
  
  
• Friday, April 21st
  Great Uncle Helmer
  Freighthouse Dunn Bros. , Minneapolis MN
  8-10PM No cover.
  Bill Turner opens for us. You don't want to miss it!



• Saturday, May 27th
  Great Uncle Helmer
  Freighthouse Dunn Bros., Minneapolis MN
  8-10PM No Cover
  The release of a new CD draws closer! Will this be the night?
  Find out soon...
  Once again the unparallelled Bill Turner opens.



• Friday, June 23rd
  Great Uncle Helmer
  Anodyne Coffeehouse, 4301 Nicollet Ave South, Minneapolis.
  8-10PM no cover, tips are welcome.
  GUH returns to South Minneapolis. Come enjoy us in "an architecturally curious community spot." Worth the trip.
  [Bill Turner opened]



• Saturday, July 1st
  Great Uncle Helmer
  Freighthouse Dunn Bros., Minneapolis MN
  8-10PM No Cover
  Celebrate your independence from the big money by listening to an unsigned artist.



• Friday, July 7th
  Kaptain Karl
  Le Motif Music Room, St. Croix Falls, WI
  8PM till it's done.
  The first show in a cool new venue.



• Wednesday, July 12th
  Registered Harmony
  Heritage Hillside Series, New Richmond Heritage Center
  New Richmond WI
  6:30-8:00PM Free Admission.
  An evening of barbershop harmony.



• Saturday, September 9th
  Kaptain Karl
  Barnabas House, Chippewa Falls, WI
  7:30-10PM No Cover
  A last minute appearance - my first time at this venue



• Saturday, September 16th
  Great Uncle Helmer
  Freighthouse Dunn Bros., Minneapolis MN
  8-10PM No Cover
  Who will the special guest be this week?



• Saturday, September 23rd
  Great Uncle Helmer
  Goochy Noochy's Coffeehouse, St. Croix Falls, WI (adjacent to the Post Office)
  8PM till it's done.
  Memphis Evans makes the trip to Wisconsin!



• Friday, September 28th
  Great Uncle Helmer
  The Andy Honigman Megan Bell Celebration of Love and Music
  The 400 Bar
  8:30-10:00PM $ Cover.
  Help Andy and Meg celebrate their upcoming marriage. Eleven Bands in 2 hours!



• Saturday, October 14th
  The Indianhead Chorus
  Annual Harvest of Harmony at the Unity High School north of Balsam Lake WI.
  2PM and 7:30PM. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door.
  For more information go here or the official chorus homepage.



• Great Uncle Helmer
  Old Gem Theater, New Richmond WI
  6:30-8PM Free!
  Come out for the free Downtown Music Series



• Friday, November 17th
  Great Uncle Helmer
  Freighthouse Dunn Bros., Minneapolis MN
  8-10PM No Cover
  Who will the special guest be this week?
  
  
• Friday, December 8th
  Great Uncle Helmer
  Freighthouse Dunn Bros., Minneapolis MN
  8-10PM No Cover
  Bring your Toys for Tots donations!
  Bill Turner opens
  
  
• Wednesday, December 20th
  Great Uncle Helmer
  Dunn Bros. Coffee, St Paul MN, Snelling & Grand
  8-10PM No Cover
  Bring your Toys for Tots donations! You'll receive a free CD for your show of charity.
  
  

2007 Past Shows

Top of the Calendar Archive
• Friday January 26th
  Great Uncle Helmer
  Goochy Noochy's, St Croix Falls, WI, downtown
  8-10pm (check back, times may be adjusted)
  Love to see you there!
  [Bill Turner opened]
  
  
• Saturday, February 10th
  Kaptain Karl
  West Denmark Parish Hall, outside of Luck, WI
  7PM, opening for Cynthia Rintala. Benefit for the West Denmark congregation.
  
  
• ATTENTION! NEW BAND! ATTENTION! NEW BAND!
  Saturday, February 24th
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Cafe Wren, Luck WI, North of town on Hwy 35.
  7PM. $5 suggested donation.
  Some great old-time muisic from a brand-new band featuring Memphis Evans, Scuffy Pucker and others. Cafe Wren will be serving tapas, wines, beers and their regular great selection of coffee house fare. Don't you dare miss it!
  
  
• Saturday, March 3rd
  Great Uncle Helmer
  Freighthouse Dunn Bros., Minneapolis MN
  8-10PM No Cover
  Bill Turner opens
  
  
• Saturday, April 21st
  Great Uncle Helmer
  Goochy Noochy's, downtown St. Croix Falls, WI
  3:00-5:00 PM
  Goochy's celebrates customer appretiation day with an afternoon and evening of live music!
  
  
• Saturday, May 26th
  Kaptain Karl
  Goochy Noochy's, downtown St. Croix Falls, WI
  7:00 PM
  
  
• Saturday, June 23rd
  Great Uncle Helmer
  Dunn Bros. Coffee, Roseville, MN
  7:00 PM
  We play our first gig at a new venue.
  
  
• Friday, June 29th
  Kaptain Karl
  Music on the Overlook, downtown St. Croix Falls, WI
  7-8:30PM
  Great Music and a beautiful view of the St. Croix River.
  
  
• Fri, July 20th
  Kaptain Karl
  Lonesome Lil's Coffee Depot, Frederic WI
  7-10PM
  Come out and support local music! A new venue on the corner of 35 and 48 right in the heart of Frederic.
  
  
• Saturday, July 28th
  Shotgun Johnson ∓ the Mississippi Seven
  Cafe Wren, Luck, WI
  6:30 till sundown
  It's another Full Moon event at Cafe Wren! Good food, great music, and an outdoor film (TBA).
  
  
• Saturday, August 18th
  Great Uncle Helmer and Doc's Kids together again!
  Aster Cafe, Minneapolis, MN
  125 Main St SE (St. Anthony Main)
  7:00PM
  
  
• Friday, September 7th
  Great Uncle Helmer appears with Trio Tipo and Wolves & Ravens
  Acadia Cafe, Minneapolis, MN
  Corner of Franklin and Nicollet
  
  
• Friday, September 21st, 7-9pm (or later, if we're still rocking!)
  Kaptain Karl comes back for the GRAND OPENING
  Lonesome Lil's Coffee Depot
  Fredric, WI (on the corner, downtown)
  This time even insane traffic on I-35 won't keep me away.
  
  
• Saturday, September 22nd, 7-9pm
  Great Uncle Helmer is taking it to Wisconsin!
  The Bean Bag Coffee House
  245 S. Knowles Ave., New Richmond, WI (on the main drag)
  
  
• Saturday, October 13th, 2PM ∓ 7:30 PM
  The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus presents their 49th Annual Harvest of Harmony:
  Odds Are... You're a Winner. (But don't quit your day job.)
  Unity Middle School Auditorium (Hwy 46, north of Balsam Lake)
  A two-hour show, packed with 4-part harmony, comedy, and featuring the nationally ranked quartet, Men in Black.
  Tickest $8 at in advance, $10 in at the door. Find out more at www.indianheadchorus.com,
  or by emailing me here.
  
  
• Tuesday, December 11th
  Great Uncle Helmer splits the bill with Doc's Kids to put on a Toys for Tots gig.
  Music at 8:30pm Dunn Bros. Coffee,
  Grand Avenue (Snelling ∓ Grand), St. Paul MN.
  Bring a donation to Toys for Tots and get a free holiday CD, with 2 new GUH tracks included!
  
  
  
• Friday, December 14th
  Great Uncle Helmer puts on a Toys for Tots gig.
  7-9pm Dunn Bros. Coffee, Eden Prairie, MN.
  8107 Eden Prairie Rd (the historic Smith Douglas More House)
  Bring a donation to Toys for Tots and get a free holiday CD, with 2 new GUH tracks included!
  
  
  

2008 Past Shows

• CANCELLED This took place only in a parallel universe
  Saturday, February 9th
  Shotgun Johnson and the Mississippi Seven split the bill with Doc's Kids
  Aster Cafe, Minneapolis, MN
  125 Main St SE (St. Anthony Main)
  7:00PM
  
  
• Saturday, March 22th
  Shotgun Johnson returns to Luck!
  Rescheduled from the 15th at Shotgun's request.
  This old-timey-ish group takes the stage once again at Cafe Wren.
  Open mic sign-up at 7:00, stage at 7:30, Mississippi Seven to follow at 9pm.
  
  
• Saturday, April 26th
  Kaptain Karl sets the atmosphere for an
  Earth Day sustaibable living event at the
  Senior Center in Amery WI.
  1-3PM
  
  
• Friday, May 23rd
  Kaptain Karl hits the stage solo
  at The Buzz,a new coffee house in
  St Croix Falls, WI. Look in the space next door to the Post Office
  7-10 PM, no cover.
  
  
• Friday, June 20th
  Kaptain Karl returns to The Buzz
  in St Croix Falls, WI. Look in the space next door to the Post Office
  7-9:30 PM, no cover.
  
  
• Friday, July 4th
  Kaptain Karl performs with the Bright Knights barbershop quartet
  at the Trade River Winery, just up the hill from
  Trade Lake, WI. (Hwy 48 between Grantsburg and Frederic)
  2PM music on the patio.
  
  
• Saturday, July 5th
  Kaptain Karl joins up with Justin Bell & the Lazy Susan
  at Torge's Live, in Austin, MN.
  (Off of I-90, Exit 178-A, near the Holiday Inn and Austin Conference Center)
  Finally I schedule a date to rotate into the Lazy Susan!
  
  
• Saturday, August 9th
  Shotgun Johnson and the Mississippi Seven return to Cafe Wren
  in Luck, WI. Hwy 35, on the north end of town
  6:30-9:30 PM, $5 suggested donation.
  
  
• Saturday, September 21st
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven play at the Franconia Sculpture Park Art and Music Festival.
  A stripped-down Mississipi Two will perform a short set shortly before 3:00. No Cover.
  
  
• Saturday, October 11th
  The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus puts on its 50th annual Harvest of Harmony
  at the Unity Schools Auditorium, north of Balsam Lake.
  2:00PM and 7:30PM.
  $8 in advance, $10 at the door.
  More details at the the Chorus site, or go here to stay at kaptainkarl.com.
  
  
• Friday, October 31st
  It's a Hallowe'en gig at The Buzz
  in St. Croix Falls. Look for them downtown, next door to the Post Office.
  Kids' events in the afternoon. Music from 7-9.
  I'll pull out all the old murder ballads and grizzliness I know.
  See you there! I might even give out prizes for costumes...
  
  
• Saturday November 29th
  Great Uncle Helmer puts on a Toys for Tots gig.
  7-9pm Dunn Bros. Coffee, Eden Prairie, MN.
  8107 Eden Prairie Rd (the historic Smith Douglas More House)
  Bring a donation to Toys for Tots and get a free holiday CD, with 2 new GUH tracks included!
  
  
  
• Wednesday, December 3rd
  Great Uncle Helmer splits the night with Doc's Kids!
  8:30 Dunn Bros. Coffee, St. Paul, MN.
  On the corner of Grand and Snelling
  Bring a donation to Toys for Tots and get a free holiday CD, with 2 new GUH tracks included!
  
  
• Saturday, December 6th
  Great Uncle Helmer takes the stage at
  The Buzz, St Croix Falls, WI.
  6-8:00 PM. Right downtown, next to the Post Office.
  An early show - come on down for supper!
  Your last chance to get the Toys for Tots holiday CD. Don't miss it!
  
  

2009 Past Shows

• Saturday, February 28th
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  put on a benefit concert to save Iver's Mountain
  Hog Wild, in Luck, WI.
  Help keep this landmark from becoming a rock quarry!
  
  
• Saturday, June 6th
  Kaptain Karl plays the runners in at the
  City of Trails 5K
  St. Croix Falls, WI.
  9:30 AM
  
  
• Saturday, June 13th
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Music in the Park
  Grantsburg, WI. Time TBA
  
• Saturday, June 20th
  The Bright Knights barbershop quartet
  sing for the Good Sam RV camp at the Polk County Fairgrounds
  7pm.
  
  
• Saturday, June 27th
  Kaptain Karl makes his first appearance
  Woodlands Grille Pub in Granstburg
  5-9 PM
  
  
• Saturday, July 4th
  The Bright Knights barbershop quartet appears at the
  Trade River Winery in Trade Lake, WI
  1 PM
  
  
• Sunday, July 12th
  The Bright Knights barbershop quartet appears at the
  Turtle Lake Inter-County Fair.
  6 PM
  
  
• Saturday, July 18th
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  play at a benefit to save Iver's Mountain
  at Chateau St. Croix north of St. Croix Falls, WI.
  2 PM
  Don't let them take the Mountain away!
  We split the bill with Cynthia Rintala, Jay Stackhouse and Dave Frank.
  
  
• Saturday, July 18th
  Kaptain Karl returns to the
  Woodlands Grille Pub in Granstburg
  5-9 PM
  There may be a special guest or two.
  
  
• Friday, July 24th
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  perform at a Full Moon event at Cafe Wren in Luck
  6:30-9:00 PM
  It's always a great time at the Wren, so come on out!!
  
  
• Thursday, August 20th
  The Bright Knights barbershop quartet appears at
  Music in the Park,
  Siren, WI, Crooked Lake Park
  7-8 PM
  We split the bill with another fine quartet, Harmonic Balance
  
  
• Friday, November 21st CANCELLED! Stu's getting married!
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  host the open mic at Cafe Wren in Luck, WI
  Sign up at 7. Music starts at 7:30.
  It's always a great time at the Wren, so come on out! If you've never been, you owe it to yourself.
  
  
• Shows marked with a are Toys for Tots gift drops.
  
  
  • Saturday, November 28th, 2009 7-9pm
    The Bean Factory (651) 699-7788
    1518 Randolph Ave.St Paul, MN
    Come check out this intimate venue in Higland Park.
    
    
  • Sunday, November 29th, 2009 5-7pm TIME CONFIRMED
    Dunn Bros. Coffee 952-934-0145
    8107 Eden Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie, MN
    GUH returns to the historic Smith Douglas More House.
    
    
  • Saturday, December 12th, 2009 7-9pm
    Fireroast Mt. Cafe (612) 724-9895
    3800 37th Ave. S., Minneapolis MN
    The first GUH show at this venue!
    
    
  • Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 8:30-10:30pm
    Dunn Bros. Coffee (651) 698-0618
    Corner of Grand & Snelling in St. Paul, MN.
    Lee Meadows and the Lark opening.
    
    

2010 Past Shows

• Saturday, June 5th, 2010
  Kaptain Karl
  City of Trails 5k finish line
  9AM on St. Croix River Overlook, St. Croix Falls, WI.
  Come on out and cheer the runners as they come in!
  
  
• Sunday, June 13th, 2010
  The Indianhead Chorus
  All morning at New Richmond and Deer Park area churches.
  The first of our two summer church visits. We'll stop by and sing a couple hymns at your service.
  
  
• Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
  The Indianhead Chorus
  Milltown Centennial Celebration
  6PM at Bering Park.
  Join us as we help Milltown, WI celebrate their 100th anniversary.
  
  
• Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  perform at Music in the Park, in Luck, WI.
  Evening, TBA. Triangle Park.
  
  
• Sunday, July 11th, 2010
  The Bright Knights and the Chariots barbershop quartets
  Turtle Lake Intercounty Fair.
  Evening TBA, Village Park in Turtle Lake
  Two local quartets join forces for an evening of barbershop harmony.
  
  
• Friday, July 23rd, 2010
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Music on the Overlook, on the St Croix river.
  6:30-8:30PM. Downtown St. Croix Falls.
  Beautiful music overlooking a beautiful river on the edge of a beautiful downtown.
  
  
• Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Music in the Park, in Luck, WI.
  6:30PM. Triangle Park.
  Shotgun promises he'll be there this time. Probably.
  
  
• Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
  The Indianhead Chorus
  Music in the Park, in Luck, WI.
  6:30PM. Triangle Park.
  Come sing with us after the performance!
  
  
• Thursday, August 12th, 2010
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Music in the Park, in Siren, WI.
  7-9PM. Crooked Lake Band Shell.
  Shotgun says he wouldn't miss this one for the world.
  
  
• Friday, August 13th, 2010
  The Indianhead Chorus
  Music on the Overlook, on the St. Croix River.
  6:30PM Downtown St. Croix Falls.
  The barbershoppers return in glorious 4-part harmony!
  
  
• Thursday,August 19th, 2010
  The Bright Knights barbershop quartet
  Music in the Park, in Siren, WI.
  7-9PM. Crooked Lake Band Shell.
  We split the bill with Harmonic Balance.
  
  
• Saturday, September 11th, 2010
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Benefit to save Iver's Mountain
  Afternoon, TBA, Chateau St. Croix.
  Don't let them take Iver's Mountain away!
  
  
• Saturday, September 25th, 2010
  Kaptain Karl
  St. Croix Falls Autumn Festival
  11:00 AM
  A solo set on the Overlook
  
  
• Saturday, September 25th, 2010
  Kaptain Karl
  Franconia Sculpture Park Arts Festival
  1:30 PM (or so)
  Split your day between St. Croix Falls and Franconia - a match made in Heaven!
  
  
• Saturday, October 9th, 2010
  The Indianhead Chorus
  The 52nd annual Harvest of Harmony
  2PM & 7:30PM at the Unity Schools Auditorium.
  Spine-tingling harmonies, hilarious acting, and world-class singers make this one for the whole family.
  
  
• Saturday, October 16th, 2010
  Kaptain Karl
  A rather-less-rare-these-days solo gig
  7 - 9PM at Kristi's Coffee in Amery, WI.
  This relatively new venue is just off Hwy 46 on the South end of town, immediately next to Dick's Fresh Market. A nice room to relax, visit, and listen to some great original tunes.
  
  
• Saturday, November 6th, 2010
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Return to Luck, Wisconsin!
  Evening, TBA, Cafe Wren!
  Shotgun crosses his heart and hopes to be there.
  
  
• Once again, GUH takes part in the Twin Cities Toys for Tots drive. Shows marked with a are Great Uncle Helmer Toys for Tots gift drops.
  
  
  • Friday, December 3rd, 2010 7-9pm
    Great Uncle Helmer returns to The Bean Factory
    1518 Randolph Ave.St Paul, MN (651) 699-7788
    Come check out this intimate venue in Highland Park.
    CANCELLED due to inclement weather. Look for a reschedule performance early in 2011!
    
    
  • Friday, December 10th, 2010 7-9pm
    Great Uncle Helmer appears at Fireroast Mt. Cafe
    3800 37th Ave. S., Minneapolis MN (612) 724-9895
    The second annual (?) GUH show at this venue!
    
    
  • Wednesday, December 15th, 2009 8:30-10:30pm
    Dunn Bros. Coffee (651) 698-0618
    Corner of Grand & Snelling in St. Paul, MN.
    Great Uncle Helmer splits the bill with out great friends Doc's Kids.;.
    
    

2011 Shows

• Saturday, January 22nd, 2011
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  go before a live studio audience at the Country Music Jubilee.
  The studio is at Northwest Community TV, 6900 Winnetka Ave N.Brooklyn Park, MN
  This one hour show airs on scores of local cable outlets, plus streams online. Be a part of the magic!
  Taping starts at 2PM, doors open at 1:30. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot.
  Shotgun wouldn't miss this for the combined kingship of this world and the next.
  
  
  
• Friday, March 4th, 2011
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  take the stage at The Nickel Joint.
  501 Blair Ave. St. Paul, MN 55103
  We play 9pm-1am
  Shotgun couldn't be happier to walk the stage here.
  
  
• Thursday, March 17th, 2011
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven celebrate
  St. Patrick's Day
  back at The Nickel Joint.
  501 Blair Ave. St. Paul, MN 55103
  We play 9pm-1pm.
  Glory be and saints be praised! Shotgun promises to show up!
  
  
• Thursday, June 2nd
  Kaptain Karl
  Trinity Luthern Church
  Falun, WI (between Siren and Grantsburg on Hwy 70. Oh, just click here for a map.
  It's a Community Night potluck, open to all!
  Eatin' starts at 6:00PM, music starts at 7:00 PM
  
  
• Saturday, June 4th
  Kaptain Karl
  City of Trails 5k after-the-race celebration.
  River Overlook, downtown St. Croix Falls, WI
  Event starts at 9:00 AM.
  
  
• Friday, June 10th
  Kaptain Karl & Carl Unbehaun
  Kristi's Coffee Shop
  Riverplace Mall, Amery WI
  The two most intriguing, surprising, heartfelt songwriters active today.
  You may have seen Carl perform with groups like Common People, SPUNK, the Edsels, and Nattering Nabobs.
  Music at 7:00 - 9:00PM
  
  
• CANCELLED
  Friday, June 24th
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Music on the Overlook
  St. Croix Falls, WI
  CANCELLED
  
  
• Saturday, June 25th
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Music on Memory Lake
  Grantsburg, WI
  6:00 pm (time confirmed)
  
  
• Friday, July 22nd
  The Bright Knights barbershop quartet
  Music in the Park
  Crooked Lake Bandshell
  Siren, WI
  6:30-8:15
  We take the first hour, and Harmonic Balance fills out the bill.
  
  
• Thursday, July 28nd
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Joe's Garage
  1610 Harmon Place
  Minneapolis, MN
  10:00 pm - 1:00 am
  It would behoove you to come out and support us.
  
  
• Tuesday, August 2nd
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Music in the Park
  Luck, WI
  6:30-8:00pm
  
  
• Saturday, September 17th
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Grantoberfest
  Grantsburg, WI, at the fairgrounds
  2:00-5:00pm
  We'er on right after the weiner dog races, so Shotgun will show up for sure this time.
  
  
• Saturday, September 24th
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  15th Annual Arts & Artists Celebration
  Franconia Sculpture Park
  Outside of Taylors Falls on US8 and MN-95.
  1:30 pm. Very cool venue. Be there!
  
  
• Saturday, October 1st
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  10th Anniversary Celebration
  Old Gem Theater
  Downtown New Richmond
  Come on out and Dance till the cows come home!
  
  
• Saturday, October 8th
  Indianhead Chorus
  53rd Annual Harvest of Harmony
  Unity High School, Balsam Lake, WI
  2:00pm & 7:30pm
  $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Students, let us know ahead of time, and we will waive admission!
  
  
• Saturday, December 3rd
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Acadia Cafe
  329 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis MN
  8:00pm-1:00am
  A Toys for Tots extravaganza! Doc's Kids, Great Uncle Helmer, and Mighty Fairly will all be there
  
  
• Sunday, December 4th
  The Indianhead Chorus
  Annual Christmas Stroll
  Downtown Amery, and Riverplace Mall.
  We'll be caroling from about 1-3:30 pm
  Rumor has it Santa's in town, too!
  
  
• Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 8:30-10:30pm
  Dunn Bros. Coffee (651) 698-0618
  Corner of Grand & Snelling in St. Paul, MN.
  Great Uncle Helmer splits the bill with out great friends Doc's Kids.;.
  
  
• Friday, December 16th, 2011 7-9pm
  Great Uncle Helmer returns to The Bean Factory
  1518 Randolph Ave.St Paul, MN (651) 699-7788
  Come check out this intimate venue in Highland Park.
  
  

2012 Shows

Top of the Calendar Archive
• Saturday, January 21st, 2012
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  The Palace Stage at Wild Thymes Cafe
  33 West 7th Place, Saint Paul, MN 55102
  Music starts at 9pm, we're on at 10.
  Looks like an All-Americana night.
  
  
• Saturday, March 17th, 2012, 7-10 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Cafe Wren
  State Highway 35, Luck WI
  Shotgun promises to get his Irish on if you do.
  
  
• Saturday, June 2nd
  Kaptain Karl
  City of Trails 5k after-the-race celebration.
  River Overlook, downtown St. Croix Falls, WI
  Event starts at 9:00 AM.
  
  
• Saturday, June 9th, 11:00 AM
  Kaptain Karl
  19th Annual Isle City Celebration of Arts.
  Tourist Park, Cumberland, WI (Hwy 63 & Bever Dam Lake)
  Event runs 9AM-4PM. I perform 11AM-noon. An open folk jam will follow, so bring your strings!
  
  
• Friday, June 22nd, 6:30 PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  Music on the Overlook St. Croix Falls, WI
  We share the evening with Valee de croix Women's Chorus
  
  
• Saturday, June 23, 2:00 PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  Milltown Fisherman's Party, Bering Park, Milltown, WI
  Rain or shine!
  
  
• Saturday, June 23, 4:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Private Party.
  Shotgun looks forward to birthday cake and rockin' tunes!
  
  
• Sunday, July 1 1-3:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Orange Dragon Gallery
  Shotgun and the gang celebrate the grand opening of this new gallery in Prescott. An all acoustic set.
  
  
• Sunday, July 1, 6:30 PM
  Bright Knights barbershop quartet
  Skonewood Retreat Center
  Ken and Steve, Larry and Karl sing gospel tunes in fourpart harmony!
  Other musicians on the schedule TBA.
  
  
• Thursday, July 12th, 7:00 PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  Music in the Park, Millpond Park, Osceola, WI (behind downtown Dairy Queen)
  Rain location, Osceola High School
  
  
• Friday, July 13th, 7:30 - 10:30PM.
  Kaptain Karl vs. Carl Unbehaun
  Earth Angles Coffee House
  321 North 2nd Street, River Falls, WI
  Once again, two musicians trade songs in a one-on-one no-barres-held battle of the bands singer-songwriters.
  
  
• Saturday, July 14th, 2012, 2:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Family Day!
  Bethany Lutheran Church
  22384 State Road 48/87, Grantsburg WI
  Gospel Music and family fun!
  
  
• Saturday, August 4th, 4:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Private Party.
  Shotgun looks forward to wedding cake and rockin' tunes!
  
  
• Tuesday, August 7th, 6:00PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  Music in the Park
  Luck, WI
  Join us at the Gazebo on Park St.
  Note: Kaptain Karl was unable to be with the chorus this night.
  
  
• Sunday, September 30, time TBA
  Kaptain Karl
  Soupstock - come and celebrate great local food with great local people!
  Anathoth Community Farm, Luck, WI
  This event is sponsored by the Northwest Regional Food Network
  
  
• Saturday, October 13th, 2:00PM and 7:30PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  54th Annual Harvest of Harmony
  Amery High Schools Auditorium
  PLEASE NOTE This is a new location!
  More details here.
  
  
• Once again, Great Uncle Helmer takes part in the Twin Cities Toys for Tots drive. Shows marked with a are Toys for Tots gift drops. Bring an unwrapped children's toy, or a $10 donation, and walk away with a band new holiday CD and a warm heart.
  
  
  • Friday, December 7th 8:00pm-1:30am.
    Great Uncle Helmer, Doc's Kids, Mischa Suemnig, and others
    The Acadia Cafe
    329 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
    A Toys for Tots extravaganza! An unwrapped children's toy or a $10 donation gets you in.
    
    
  • Saturday, December 15th 8:00pm-1:00am
    Great Uncle Helmer returns to this intimate Highland Park venue.
    J & S Bean Factory
    1518 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105 651-699-7788
    
    
  • Sunday, December 16th, 2011 8:30-10:30pm
    Dunn Bros. Coffee (651) 698-0618
    Corner of Grand & Snelling in St. Paul, MN.
    Great Uncle Helmer splits the bill with out great friends Doc's Kids!
    
    

2013 Shows

Top of the Calendar Archive
• Saturday, February 9th 7:00pm-9:00pm (or a little later)
  Kaptain Karl meets Carl Unbehaun
  J & S Bean Factory
  1518 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105 651-699-7788
  Join us for an intimate evening of highly personal and idiosyncratic songs.
  
  
• Saturday, March 16th, 2013, 7:30-9:30 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Cafe Wren
  State Highway 35, Luck WI
  Shotgun promises to get his Irish on if you do.
  
  
• Tuesday, April 15th, 2013, 7:00 PM
  The Bright Knights Barbershop Quartet
  Lindstrom Sons of Norway
  Lindstrom City Hall
  13292 Sylvan Avenue Lindstrom, MN 55045
  
  
• Friday, June 7th 7:30-dark
  The Bright Knights Barbershop Quartet
  Rhubarb Days celebrations.
  Osceola, WI
  National Anthem at the Braves baseball game
  Singing at Mill Pond Park until the movie starts.
  
  
• Saturday, June 8th
  Kaptain Karl
  City of Trails 5k finish line celebration.
  River Overlook, downtown St. Croix Falls, WI
  Event starts at 9:00 AM.
  
  
• Saturday, July 13th 4:30-6:30pm
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  On the main stage at the Ramsey County Fair
  2020 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood MN
  SJ&MS7 helps Ramsey Fair ce;ebrate its 100th anniversary.
  
  
• Friday, July 19th 4-6pm
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  On the Scenic Overlook to celebrate Wannigan Days
  Downtown St. Croix Falls WI
  SJ&MS7 join the festivities at the last minute.
  
  
• Saturday, July 20th 4-6pm
  The Indianhead Chorus
  Celebrate Wannigan Days
  Downtown St. Croix Falls WI
  We'll be in the pavilion just above the scenic Overlook
  
  
• Saturday August 3rd 1-1:30
  Kaptain Karl
  A short solo set at Lamar Fest 2013
  1488 200th Street, St. Croix Falls WI (Just north of Highwat 8, and east of the Village of St. Croix Falls.)
  Come out for this 10th annual music and arts festival.
  
  
• Saturday August 3rd early evening(TBA)
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Schaar's Bluff, Hastings MN
  We play a short set between two concert bands. Summer music series make strange bedfellows.
  
  
• Sunday, August 4th, 6:30 PM
  Bright Knights barbershop quartet
  Skonewood Retreat Center
  Ken and Steve, Larry and Karl sing gospel tunes in fourpart harmony!
  Other musicians on the schedule TBA.
  
  
• Tuesday, August 6th, 6pm
  The Indianhead Chorus
  Music in the Park
  At the Gazebo in Luck, WI
  In case of rain, we'll perform in Luck Lutheran, jsut across the street.
  
  
• Thursday, August 8th, 5:30pm
  The Indianhead Chorus
  Music in the Park, Osceola, WI
  At the Gazebo in on the millpond
  
  
  
• Saturday August 17th 6pm-7:30pm (or a little later)
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Music in the Park
  South Pavillion, Memory Lake Park, Gransburg, WI
  
  
• Saturday, August 31st, 4:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Private Party.
  Shotgun looks forward to rockin' a barn dance!
  
  
• Sunday, September 29th, 2:30PM
  Kaptain Karl sings at
  Soupstock - come and celebrate great local food with great local people!
  Anathoth Community Farm, Luck, WI
  This event is sponsored by the Northwest Regional Food Network
  
  
• Saturday, October 12th, 2:00PM and 7:30PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  55th Annual Harvest of Harmony
  Amery High Schools Auditorium
  PLEASE NOTE This is a new location as of 2012!
  More details here.
  
  
• Friday, November 8th, 7:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  In concert at the Enrichment Through Culture Center
  1595 2nd Avenue, Cumberland WI
  This beautiful venue is a perfect place to spend an evening with SJ&MS7.
  A $7 cover at the door will help diffray Shotgun's travel expenses.
  
  

Once again, Great Uncle Helmer will take part in the Twin Cities Toys for Tots gift drive. Each of these shows is a Toys for Tots gift drop. Bring in a new, unwrapped children's toy, and receive a brand new Holiday CD with tracks laid down by your favorite local artists!

• Tuesday, December 4th, 8:00pm-10:00am
  Great Uncle Helmer and Doc's Kids.
  Dunn Bros Coffee
  1569 Grand Avenue (Snelling & Grand), St Paul MN
  
  
  
• Saturday, December 7th, 8:00pm-1:00am
  Great Uncle Helmer
  Acadia Cafe
  329 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis MN
  A Toys for Tots extravaganza! Also appearing Doc's Kids, Mighty Fairly, and...?
  
  
  
• Sunday, December 8th, early afternoon
  The Indianhead Chorus
  Christmas Stroll
  Downtown Amery, WI
  Enjoy Christmas Carols in four part harmony as members of the chorus stop in at businesses up and down main street.
  
  
  
• Saturday, December 14th, 7:00-9:00pm
  Great Uncle Helmer
  J & S Bean Factory
  1518 Randolph Ave, St. Paul, MN
  Is four years a tradition? GUH thinks so. Join us at this friendly intimate venue for some holiday cheer!
  
  

2014 Shows

• Saturday, January 25th, 7:00PM
  Kaptain Karl
  Hosts an open mic at
  Cafe Wren, Luck, WI
  Original material is highly encouraged, though public domain is fine.
  Come strut your stuff!
  
  
• Saturday, March 15th, 7:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
  Come get your Irish on with SJ&MS7. It's an annual tradition!
  A $5 cover at the door will help cover Shotgun's travel expenses.
  
  
• Saturday, April 5th, 2:00 pm
  The Indianhead Chorus hosts a
  Gospel Festival
  Crosswalk Community Church, Frederic, WI
  Not just the chorus, but several guest artists will perform a program of gospel and praise music!
  admission is a donation for a local food shelf.
  
  
• Saturday, April 12th, 7:30 pm
  The Woodland Chorale presents
  Singing the Year 'Round
  A choral concert featureing songs for each month of the year
  Proceeds benefit area music departments
  
  
• Saturday, June 28th
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Private Event
  
  
• Saturday, July 3rd, 7:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven celebrate a
  Semi-private birthday
  The County Line bar
  3 220th Ave # G, Comstock, WI 54826
  
  
• Saturday, August 16th, 5:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven appear at
  Music at Memory Lake
  Grantsburg, WI
  Food starts at 5, music at 6.
  
  
• Saturday, October 4th, 11:00AM-1:00PM
  Kaptain Karl appears solo at
  AutumnfestSt. Croix Falls, WI
  Look for music next to the brat stand at the Senior Center.
  
  
• Saturday, October 11th, 2:00PM and 7:30PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  56th Annual Harvest of Harmony
  Amery High Schools Auditorium
  More details here.
  
  
• Friday-Sunday, December 5-7, 7:30 pm
  The Woodland Chorale presents
  The Messiah
  Friday's performance is at the Frederic High School, 7:30 PM
  Saturday's performance is at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lindstrom MN 7:30 PM
  Sunday's performance is at the Alliance Church of the Valley in St. Croix Falls, 3:00 PM
  We will perform in conjunction with a Lindstrom area chorus and the St. Croix Valley Orchestra.
  more details soon!
  
  

2015 Shows

• Saturday, March 14th, 7:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
  Come get your Irish on with SJ&MS7. It's an annual tradition!
  A $5 cover at the door will help cover Shotgun's travel expenses.
  
  
• Friday, April 10, 7:30PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Celebrate the opening of the Hasting Art Center
  216 E. 4th Street, Hasting MN
  
  
• Saturday, April 11th, 2PM
  The Indianhead Chorus hosts a
  Gospel Festival at the
  Alliance Church of the Valley, St. Croix Falls, WI
  Not just the chorus, but several guest artists will perform a program of gospel and praise music!
  
  
• Saturday, June 13th
  Kaptain Karl
  City of Trails Finish Line finish line celebration.
  River Overlook, downtown St. Croix Falls, WI
  Event starts at 9:00 AM.
  
  
• Saturday, June 20th
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Private Event
  
  
• Saturday, August 4th
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Private Event - Luck, WI
  
  
• Saturday, August 15th
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Private Event - Rice Lake, WI
  
  
• Tuesday, August 18, 6:30 PM
  The Indianhead Chorus
  Music in the Park
  Luck Lutheran Church
  
  
• Thursday, September 17th, 5:30-8:00 PM CANCELLED ON ACCOUNT OF WEATHER
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Music in the Park
  Bering Park, WI Hwy 35
  Milltownn, WI
  
  
• Saturday, October 2 8:00 PM - midnight
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  at Sisyphus Brewing
  712 Ontario Avenue W. #100
  Minneapolis, MN 55403
  
  
• Saturday, October 13th, 2:00PM and 7:00PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  57th Annual Harvest of Harmony
  Amery High School Auditorium
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday, October 24th
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Private Event - Turtle Lake WI
  
  
• Saturday, December 4 8:00 PM - midnight
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  at Sisyphus Brewing
  712 Ontario Avenue W. #100
  Minneapolis, MN 55403
  
  

2016 Shows

• Saturday, January 21st, 7:00 PM
  Kaptain Karl hosts an Open Mic
  At Cafe Wren.
  It's a celebration of our local talent, so only material you've written yourself, please!
  Just like old times!
  
  
• Saturday, March 19th, 7:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Cafe Wren.
  Come get your Irish on with SJ&MS7. It's an annual tradition!
  A $5 cover at the door will help cover Shotgun's travel expenses.
  
  
• Saturday, April 2nd, 8:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  at Sisyphus Brewing in Minneapolis
  $5 at the door, good times, good beer, good music.
  
  
• Saturday, May 14th, 5:00 PM potluck, 6:00PM music
  Kaptain Karl performs for the Swedish Club
  at the Tomtegarden
  28388 Redwing Ave, Shafer MN
  
  
• Saturday, June 18th, 5:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven appear at
  Music at Memory Lake
  Grantsburg, WI
  Food starts at 5, music at 6.
  
  
• Tuesday, June 21st, 6pm
  The Indianhead Chorus
  Music in the Park
  At the Gazebo in Luck, WI
  In case of rain, we'll perform in Luck Lutheran, just across the street.
  
  
• Friday, June 24th, 5:00 PM potluck, 6:00PM music
  Kaptain Karl performs for the Midsommer celebration
  at the Karl Oskar House in Lindstrom
  
  
• Saturday, June 25th, 11:00 AM
  Kaptain Karl opens the day
  at the Natural Alternative Block Party
  Main St & 3rd Ave in Luck WI
  Come to the heart of Luck. Entertainment will run into the evening.
  
  
• Saturday, June 25, 8:00-9:30PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  at theHastings Arts Center
  216 4th St. East, Hastings MN
  $10 at the door.
  
  
• Saturday, September 3rd, 11:00AM - 2:00PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven appear at
  Crex Meadows Mess Hall Fundraising Gala
  Just north of the Villiage of Grantsburg, WI. Directions are here.
  There will be food and games, a silent auction and more.
  Crex Meadows is one of the largest wildlife areas in Wisconsin. If you aren't already fmailiar with it, you must come. The fundraiser is for a new Kitchen & Classroom building at the Crex headquarters, used by a variety of excellent programs.
  
  
• Saturday, September 17, 8:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  returns to Sisyphus Brewing in Minneapolis
  $5 at the door, good times, good beer, good music.
  
  
• Saturday, October 1, midday.
  Kaptain Karl provides music for
  the Tiny House Expo
  A Habitat for Humanity fundraiser
  at the ReStore on top of the Hwy 8 hill in St. Croix Falls.
  
  
• Saturday, October 8th, 2:00PM & 7:00PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  58th Annual Harvest of Harmony
  Amery High School Auditorium
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday, November 5th, 4:30-8:00
  Kaptain Karl
  Luck Lutheran Harvest Dinner
  Luck Lutheran Church, Luck WI.
  Music starts at 6:30. Special guest, $2 Bill Turner.
  
  

2017 Shows

• Saturday, March 18th, 7:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
  Come get your Irish on with SJ&MS7. It's an annual tradition!
  Irishness will be matched only by the Awesomeness.
  A $5 cover at the door will help cover Shotgun's travel expenses.
  
  
• Saturday,June 10th, 11:00 AM
  Indianhead Barbershop Chorus
  Wannigan Days, St. Croix Falls WI
  Come celebrate at the overlook!
  
  
• Saturday,June 10th, 4:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Private event
  
  
• Saturday,June 17th, 7:00 PM
  The Honigman All-Star Band
  Private event
  
  
• Saturday,June 24th, 7:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Regis All-Class Reunion
  Private event
  
  
• Saturday, July 29th, 11:00 AM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  provide music for the summer worship at The Swedish Mission Church
  Trade Lake, WI
  
  
• Wednesday, August 16th, 5:00 PM
  The Bright Knights Barbershop Quartet
  sings on a riverboat cruise
  to celebrate the opening of the St. Croix Crossing Bridge
  Stillwater, MN
  Private event.
  
  
• Saturday, August 19, 11:45AM
  Kaptain Karl in solo performance
  at the Frederic Arts Festival.
  Performances at the Old Depot downtown.
  There will be a chicken dinner, artists and music all day
  
  
• Saturday, August 19, 2:00 PM
  The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus
  sings at the Frederic Arts Festival.
  Performances at the Old Depot downtown.
  There will be a chicken dinner, artists and music all day! Just like above!
  
  
• Saturday, September 30, 7:00 PM
  The Bright Knights Barbershop quartet
  and other members of the Indianhead Barbershop Chorus
  sing at the Freedom Farm annual bonfire.
  We sing between sets of the always excellentRiverside Swing Band.
  This is a semi private event. Contact the Kaptain for more info.
  
  
• Sunday, October 1, 3:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  splits the bill with The Rivertown Rats
  at the Hastings Arts Center.
  "Blue Sundress" was released 20 years ago. Come out for a star-studded celebration!
  216 E. 4th Street, Hastings, MN. $15 cover.
  
  
• Saturday, October 7th, 2:00PM & 7:00PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  59th Annual Harvest of Harmony
  Amery High School Auditorium
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday, October 28th, midday
  Indianhead Chorus
  Land O' Lakes District Contest
  Mayo Civic Center, Rochester MN
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday, December 2nd, midday
  The Indianhead Chorus
  goes carolling in Amery, WI
  See us there for a Merry Christmas!
  
  

2018 Shows

• Friday, January 5, 9-11:00 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  perform a long-awaited set at
  The Contented Cow in Northfield, MN
  
  
• Saturday, February 24, 8-10:00 PM
  Kaptain Karl
  performs a house concert at the
  Frederic Arts Center, 310 Lake Ave S Frederic WI.
  Frederic Arts plans to make this the first in an ongoing series!
  
  
• Friday, March 2, 6:00-9:00PM
  Kaptain Karl
  plays at Valkyrie Brewing in Dallas WI
  for their Wild West Shindig!
  Cowboy tunes, new and old!
  
  
• Saturday, March 17th, 7:30PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  We're back at Cafe Wren for St. Patrick's Day
  State Highway 35, Luck WI
  Faith and begorrah! Shotgun promises to avoid Irish-American cliches if you do.
  A $10 donation will help with Wren-ovations.
  
  
• Saturday, March 30th, 7:30-10:30
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Sisyphus Brewing in Minneapolis
  Shotgun promises, promises to almost certainly show up.
  Support local music and local beer!
  $5 cover.
  
  
• Saturday April 14, 7:30 PM
  The Woodland Chorale
  in concert at the Frederic High School Performing Arts Center
  Free will admission to benefit local high school music departments.
  [RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER - see below]
  
  
• Sunday April 15, 3:00 PM
  The Woodland Chorale
  in concert at the Unity High School Auditorium
  Free will admission to benefit local high school music departments.
  [RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER - see below]
  
  
• Sunday, April 29, 2:00PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  Gospel Music Festival
  Luck Lutheran Church
  More details here.
  
  
• Friday May 11, 7:30 PM
  The Woodland Chorale
  in concert at the West Denmark Church
  Free will admission to benefit local high school music departments.
  [RESCHEDULED DATE DUE TO WEATHER - see above]
  
  
• Saturday May 12, 7:30 PM
  The Woodland Chorale
  in concert at the Unity High School Auditorium
  Free will admission to benefit local high school music departments.
  [RESCHEDULED DATE DUE TO WEATHER - see above]
  
  
• Friday, June 15, 7:30 PM
  Kaptain Karl
  performs a house concert at the
  Frederic Arts Center, 310 Lake Ave S Frederic WI.
  A Raise the Roof event for Frederic Family Days. See you there!
  
  
• Saturday, June 16, 6:30 PM
  Kaptain Karl & Memphis Evans
  perform a rare Great Uncle Helmer set
  at Grantsburg Music on Memory Lake
  Food at 6:00. Rain location is Faith Lutheran Church.
  
  
• Tuesday, June 19, 6:00PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  Music in Triangle Park
  Luck Lutheran Church
  More details here.
  
  
• Sunday, June 24, morning
  The Indianhead Chorus
  visits seven church services in and around
  Grantsburg WI
  More details here.
  
  
• Monday, June 25, 6:00 PM
  Kaptain Karl
  performs at an appreciation dinner for
  Ruby's Panty volunteers.
  Private event.
  
  
• Saturday, June 30, 5:30
  Kaptain Karl & Memphis Evans
  perform an apparently less rare Great Uncle Helmer set
  at Braatenstock in rural Dennison, MN.
  This is a private event, but you we could wrangle you an invite.
  
  
• Tuesday, July 10, 7:00 PM
  The Indianhead Chorus
  joins several other barbershop choruses in concert at
  Como Park Pavilion in St. Paul
  More details here.
  
  
• Thursday, July 19 5:00-8:00PM
  Kaptain Karl
  plays at Valkyrie Brewing in Dallas WI
  Come on out for beer, brats, and tunes!
  
  
• Saturday, July 21, Noon
  The Indianhead Chorus
  sings on the St. Croix Falls overlook in celebration of
  Wannigan Days.
  
  
• Saturday, July 28, evening
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  appear at the Forts Folle Avione
  For their annual Rendezvous.
  8500 County Road U, Danbury, WI
  Check their website for more information.
  
  
• Sunday, August 12, morning
  The Indianhead Chorus
  visits several church services in and around
  Rice Lake, WI
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday, August 18, 2:00 PM
  Kaptain Karl in solo performance
  at the Frederic Arts Festival.
  Performances at the Old Depot downtown.
  There will be food, artists and music all day
  
  
• Sunday, Sept 9, 1:00 PM
  The Indianhead Chorus
  shares the bill with the Valle de Croix Women's Chorus, the Northern Lights Chorus, and the Croix Chordsmen,
  at the bandshell in Pioneer Park, Stillwater MN.
  Everyone together in Harmony!
  
  
• Saturday, September 15, 11:00-1:00
  Kaptain Karl performs at the
  St. Croix Falls Farmers' Market
  St Croix Falls Public Library Plaza
  Fresh local food, fresh local people, and fresh local music!
  
  
• Saturday, October 6th, 2:00PM & 7:00PM 2018
  Indianhead Chorus
  60th Annual Harvest of Harmony
  Amery High School Auditorium
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday, December 1st, 12:30-3:00
  The Indianhead Chorus
  goes carolling in Amery, WI
  See us there for a Merry Christmas!
  
  
• Saturday, December 1st, 4:00
  The Indianhead Chorus
  celebrate Christmas in St. Croix Falls, WI
  Join us for sunset on the overlook. Hot chocolate and carols.
  
  
• Saturday, December 15
  Great Uncle Helmer
  at Valkyrie Brewing in Dallas, WI.
  Friday, March 15, 5:30-8:00
  Ho, ho, ho! GUH is coming to town to celebrate the holiday!

2019 Past Shows

• Friday, March 15, 5:30-8:00
  Great Uncle Helmer
  at Valkyrie Brewing in Dallas, WI.
  It's St. Patrick's miracle! The duo returns, wearing green!
• Saturday, March 16, 7:00PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  appear at the Cafe Wren
  For their annual St. Patrick's Day "We're not Irish, but we play one on TV" celebration..
  The Wrenovation are wrapping up! Come and check out the new space! Don't forget your dancing shoes!
  
  
• Sunday, March 31, afternoon
  The Indianhead Chorus
  performs a Gospel concert
  Luck Lutheran Church
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday April 6, 7:30 PM
  The Woodland Chorale
  in concert at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lindstrom, MN
  Joined by the St. Croix Valley Orchestra.
  Free will admission to benefit local high school music departments.
  
  
• Sunday April 7, 3:00 PM
  The Woodland Chorale
  in concert at the Unity High School Auditorium
  Joined by the St. Croix Valley Orchestra.
  Free will admission to benefit local high school music departments.
  
  
• Saturday, May 4
  The Indianhead Chorus
  appears in the Land O' Lakes division contest.
  Stillwater, MN
  We'll be one of several chorus onstage that morning
  Open to the public. Come see us at our best!
  
  
• Wednesday, May 22
  The Bright Knights Quartet
  sings for the singers
  at a private reception.
  
  
• Monday, May 27
  The Indianhead Chorus
  celebrates Memorial Day
  with the American Legion
  Webster WI
  
  
• Friday, June 7, 6:30pm
  The Indianhead Chorus
  performs at Music on the Overlook.
  in downtown St. Croix Falls, WI
  We share the stage with the St. Croix Valley Orchestra.
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday, June 8, 11:00-1:00
  Kaptain Karl performs at the
  St. Croix Falls Farmers' Market
  St Croix Falls Public Library Plaza
  Fresh local food, fresh local people, and fresh local music!
  
  
• Wednesday, June 12, 4:30-6:30
  The Bright Knights Quartet
  sings at the Scandia Farmer's Market
  Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N, Scandia, MN 55073
  
  
• Saturday, June 29, 5:30-ish
  Kaptain Karl and (maybe) Memphis Evans and others
  perform at Braatenstock in rural Dennison, MN.
  This is a private event, but you we could wrangle you an invite.
  
  
• Sunday, June 30, 3:00-6:00 PM
  Kaptain Karl
  plays a solo set at Sawmill Pizza & Brew Shed
  805 30th Ave, Clear Lake, WI
  On the beautiful porch. In the beautiful taproom in case of rain.
  
  
• Tuesday, July 2nd, 6pm
  The Indianhead Chorus
  Music in the Park
  At the Gazebo in Luck, WI
  In case of rain, we'll perform in Luck Lutheran, just across the street.
  
  
• Saturday, July 20, 11:30-1:00
  Kaptain Karl
  kicks off the Saturday music at Wannigan Days
  in St. Croix Falls, WI
  Find me Downtown on the Overlook. Vendors, food trucks and more!
  
  
• Thursday, July 25, 5:30pm
  The Indianhead Chorus
  performs at thePolk County Fair.
  in St. Croix Falls, WI
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday, July 27, evening
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  return to Forts Folle Avione
  For their annual Rendezvous.
  8500 County Road U, Danbury, WI
  Check their website for more information.
  And don't miss the paddle dance!
  
  
• Friday, August 2, 10PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven appear
  at the Driftwood Char Bar in Minneapolis.
  We split the bill with good friends Cody Weathers and J.Bell & the Lazy Susan Band.
  
  
• Saturday, August 3, 12-3PM
  Kaptain Karl CD release! The Kepler Agenda is here!
  Join us at Cafe Wren in Luck, WI.
  Special guests Cody Weathers (all the way from Portland, OR!) and Memphis Evans (all the way from Minneapolis, MN!) help me celebrate.
  
  
• Saturday, August 2, 4-6
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Private event.
  
  
• Saturday, August 17, 10AM
  Kaptain Karl plays a solo set at the
  Frederic Arts craft fair
  at the historic Soo Line Depot.
  
  
• Saturday, August 17, 5PM
  Kaptain Karl plays a solo set
  in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of
  Valkyrie Brewery
  in Dallas, WI.
  
  
• Saturday, August 24, 11:00-1:00
  Kaptain Karl performs at the
  St. Croix Falls Farmers' Market
  St Croix Falls Public Library Plaza
  Fresh local food, fresh local people, and fresh local music!
  
  
• Sunday, September 8, 2:00 pm
  The Indianhead Chorus
  performs at Danielson Stage.
  on the river in Amery WI.
  Rain location, First Lutheran Church.
  Also performing will be the Croix Chordsmen, and Vallee de Croix chorus.
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday, October 12th, 2:00PM & 7:00PM 2019
  Indianhead Chorus
  62th Annual Harvest of Harmony
  Amery High School Auditorium
  More details here.
  
  
• Sunday, October 20th,6:00PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  in concert at
  Maranatha Church, Forest Lake
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday, October 26th, 10:30 AM 2019
  Indianhead Chorus
  takes the contest stage at the
  Land O' Lakes District convention.
  Come see us, and a full roster of local quartets and choruses.
  
  
• December 14, 6-9PM
  Great Uncle Helmer
  celebrates Christmas and all things Yuletide at
  Valkyrie Brewery in Dallas, WI.
  We will be joined by $2 Bill Turner!
  
  
• December 15, 3PM
  The Indianhead Chorus
  joins the Osceola Community Choir and several local church choirs
  for a Christmas celebration.
  Osceola Intermediate School.
  
  

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• Saturday, February 22, 1-4PM
  Kaptain Karl makes his first appearance at
  at Trap Rock Brewing
  520 N Blanding Woods Rd, St Croix Falls, WI
  It's in a top-secret non-descript spot, so you might need directions.
  
  
• Friday, February 28, evening
  Kaptain Karl plays a solo concert
  At the Frederic Arts Center
  310 Lake Ave S, Frederic, WI
  All proceeds go to the Raise the Roof campaign.
  
  
• Friday, March 13, evening
  Great Uncle Helmer
  celebrates St. Patrick's Day and all things Celtic at
  Valkyrie Brewery in Dallas, WI.
  Will we be joined by $2 Bill Turner? The Hon. A. Honigman? Scuffy Pucker? Scrappy Pucker? Stuart Cole? Come and find out!
  
  
• COVID CANCELLED!
  Saturday, March 14, evening
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  return to Cafe Wren in Luck WI
  to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
  Do not miss this annual tradition. Shotgun promises to be there if you are!
  
  
• COVID CANCELLED!
  Saturday, April 11, 6:30-8:30 PM
  3 Arrows Coffee
  510 S Vincent St, St. Croix Falls, WI
  Just on the north side of 8 & 35.
  Come support this new local venue!
  
  
• Saturday, June 21, 1:00-2:00
  outside of Galley One Ten
  110 N Wisconsin Ave, Frederic WI,
  It's national Make Music Day
  Local events sponsored by the Frederic Arts Center
  
  
  

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• Friday, May 7, evening
  The Bright Knights Quartet
  sings at the St. croix Falls Sampler
  Big Rock Creek,1674 WI Highway 87 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
  
  
• Friday, June 11, 6:00-9 PM
  Kaptain Karl
  takes a turn on stage at
  Frederic Arts Center, 310 Lake Ave S Frederic WI.
  It's Frederic Family Days. See you there!
  
  
• Saturday,June 12, 6:30 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  Grantsburg Music at Memory Lake
  Our first Post-Covid outing!
  
  
• Saturday, July 23, evening
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  return to Forts Folle Avione
  For their annual Rendezvous.
  8500 County Road U, Danbury, WI
  Check their website for more information.
  And don't miss the paddle dance!
  
  
• Thursday, July 29th, 8:00PM
  Indianhead Chorus performs under the tent
  at the Polk County Fair
  Our first Post-Covid performance!
  
  
• Saturday, July 30, 6:30PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  play a benefit for the band shell *in* the band shell
  at the Frederic Arts Center
  310 Lake Ave S. Frederic, WI
  
  
• Saturday, October 9th, 2 & 7:00 PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  63nd Annual Harvest of Harmony
  Amery High School, Amery WI
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday, December 4th, 12-3PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  Strolling and caroling downtown.
  Come celebrate in Amery, WI!
  
  
• Sunday, December 5th, 2-4PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  Singing Carols and other songs at
  Brickfield Brewing
  in downtown Grantsburg WI
  
  
• Sunday, December 5th, 6PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  Singing carols and hymns at
  Little Falls Lutheran Church
  1578 85th Avenue Amery, WI
  
  

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• Saturday, Feb 12, evening
  The Bright Knights Quartet
  sings at the Luck Winter Carnival
  Come see the new Queen crowned!
  Luck High School, Luck WI
  
  
• Saturday, March 19, 5-8
  Two-sevenths of Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  return to Valkyrie Brewing
  to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
  Dallas, WI
  Check their website for more information.
  Kaptain Karl and $2 Bill Turner joins in to help find the Irish in all of us!
  
  
• Sunday, May 22, 6PM
  Kaptain Karl appears with the Indianhead Chorus
  at a private event
  
  
• Wednesday, June 8, 6PM
  Kaptain Karl appears with the Indianhead Chorus in the
  Amery outdoor music program
  We share the stage tonight with the St Croix Valley Orchestra.
  The Apple River bandshell in Michael Park.
  
  
• Saturday, June 11, 5:30-8 PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  celebrate the return of summer atValkyrie Brewing
  in Dallas, WI
  Great People, Great Beer and Great Music.
  Shady, outdoor stage.
  
  
• Sunday, June 12, morning
  The Indianhead Chorus sings
  at eight churches in the Frederic-Trade Lake-Atlas area.
  Catch us on the Gospel Run!
  
  
• Sunday, June 19, all day
  Kaptain Karl plays a solo and with the Honorable Honigman at
  the 30th anniversary of a private annual festival.
  Let me know. I can get you in...
  
  
• Friday, June 24, 6:00
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven play at the
  Frederic Arts bandshell
  310 Lake Ave S, Frederic WI
  
  
• Wednesday, June 29, 6PM
  Kaptain Karl plays a solo set at the
  Amery outdoor music program
  Opening tonight for an excellent Johnny Cash tribute!
  The Apple River bandshell in Michael Park.
  
  
• Wednesday, July 13, 2:30
  Kaptain Karl appears with the Bright Knights barbershop Quartet
  at the Osceola Christian Community home.
  It's a semi-private event, but we can get you in!
  
  
• Friday, July 15, 1:30-4:00
  Kaptain Karl at Wannigan Days
  for a solo set in St. Croix Falls.
  Under the pavilion on the Scenic Overlook, downtown
  
  
• Saturday, July 16, Noon
  Kaptain Karl appears with the Indianhead Chorus on the
  Scenic Overlook in downtown St. Croix Falls.
  It's Wannigan Days everyone!
  
  
• Friday, July 22, evening
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  return to Forts Folle Avione
  For their annual Rendezvous.
  8500 County Road U, Danbury, WI
  Check their website for more information.
  And don't miss the paddle dance!
  
  
• Sunday, August 21, 2:30-6:00
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven play at the
  Sawmill Pizza and Brewshed
  805 30th Ave, Clear Lake, WI
  The people are good, the beer is great, and the pizza is barely believable.
  
  
• Sunday, September 4, 6pm
  Kaptain Karl at Skonewood Retreat
  for a for a Gospel set.
  It's a Labor Day prayer meeting
  
  
• Saturday, October 8th, 2 & 7:00 PM
  Indianhead Chorus
  64th Annual Harvest of Harmony
  Amery High School, Amery WI
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday, October 15th, 11:00 AM
  Karl Directs the Indianhead Chorus
  Land O' Lakes District convention
  Bloomington, MN
  More details here.
  
  
• Sunday, November 20, afternoon PM
  Kaptain Karl leads caroling
  at a St. Croix Festival Theater fundraiser.
  Come out for a Victorian Tea.
  
  
• Friday, December 16, 5:30 PM
  CANCELLED ON ACCOUNT OF WEATHER
  Kaptain Karl plays a Holiday set
  at Valkyrie Brewing in Dallas Wisconin.
  You won't find better people for holiday cheer.
  
  
• Sunday, December 18, 5:30 PM
  Kaptain Karl plays a Holiday set
  on Facebook!
  This nasty weather can't stand in the way of Holiday cheer!
  
  

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• Saturday, Feb 12, evening
  The Bright Knights Quartet
  sings at the Luck Winter Carnival
  Come see the new Queen crowned!
  Luck High School, Luck WI
  
  
• Friday, February 11 7:00
  The Bright Knights Quartet
  Sings for the Queen
  at the Winter Carnival pageant in Luck, WI
  
  
• Sunday, February 12, 2:00-6:00
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven play a
  Private Event.
  We can probably sneak you in, if you're desperate to see us!
  
  
• Saturday, February 25, 4-7:00 PM
  Kaptain Karl plays a solo set
  at Trap Rock Brewing
  in St. Croix Falls, WI
  520 S Blanding Woods Rd
  
  
• Friday, March 17, 5:30 PM
  
  Kaptain Karl plays an Irish set
  at Valkyrie Brewing in Dallas Wisconin.
  We're all Irish tonight!
  And maybe even Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven will be there, too!
  
  
• Saturday, April 8, 4-7:00 PM
  Kaptain Karl plays a solo set
  at Trap Rock Brewing
  in St. Croix Falls, WI
  520 S Blanding Woods Rd
  
  
• Thursday, April 13, 5-6:30 PM
  Kaptain Karl sits in with Scuffy Pucker at
  at Swinging Bridge Brewery
  to celebrate the release of 'A L'ill More Banjo' beer
  122 S. Main, River Falls, WI
  
  
• Sunday, April 16
  The Indianhead Chorus presents
  a Gospel Concert at
  Luck Lutheran Church
  You're invited to sing with the Chorus. Click the link to find out how!
  
  
• Sunday, April 30, 4:00-6:00
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven appear
  at Sisyphus Brewing in Minneapolis.
  All you Twin Cities peeps come on out!
  
  
• Thursday May 25th, 6:00 to 8:30 PM.
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven appear
  at the Frederic Arts Center in Frederic WI.
  We are the first event on their Raise the Roof schedule!
  
  
• Saturday, July 15
  The Indianhead Chorus appears
  at Wannigan Days in St. Croix Falls WI
  Noon under the tent on the overlook!
  
  
• Friday, July 21
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  at Lucky Days.
  11:00AM-1:00PM. Kick off the celebration early, under the tent!
  
  
• Saturday, July 29
  Kaptain Karl provides the music
  at the Trade Lake Swedish Mission Church.
  Service at 11:00 AM
  
  
• Sunday, July 30
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  at The Rock Garden in Richfield MN.
  Show starts at 3PM, with special guest The Flying T
  
  
• Thursday, August 10
  The Indianhead Chorus performs in the park
  In Clear Lake, WI
  Music at 6 PM
  
  
• Saturday, August 12
  The Indianhead Chorus
  performs at Charles E. Lewis Days
  in Lewis, WI
  Music at 11 AM
  
  
• Sunday, August 13
  The Indianhead Chorus
  performs at a number of churches in Siren and the surrounding area
  all morning!
  
  
• Sunday, August 13
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  at The Le Duc Historic Estate in Hastings MN.
  Show starts at 5PM
  
  
• Saturday, September 23, 9:30AM-Noon PM
  Kaptain Karl plays a solo set
  at Baker Orchard
  1594 Hwy 35, Centuria Wisconsin
  It's the 19th Annual Art Festival. Vendors! Food trucks! Apples!
  
  
• Sunday, September 24, 9:30AM-Noon PM
  Kaptain Karl plays a solo set
  at Baker Orchard
  1594 Hwy 35, Centuria Wisconsin
  It's the 19th Annual Art Festival. Vendors! Food trucks! Apples!
  
  
• Saturday, October 7, 2:00 & 7:00PM
  Kaptain Karl directs the Indianhead Chorus
  in concert at
  Amery High School
  It's the 65th Annual Harvest of Harmony!
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday, October 14, 2:00 & 7:00PM
  Kaptain Karl directs the Indianhead Chorus
  at the Land O Lakes 2023 Convention
  fourteen choruses and dozens of quartets will be on stage.
  
  
• Friday, November 10, 5:30-7:30
  Kaptain Karl plays a solo set at the
  Fusion Bistro Cafe
  in Webster WI.
  Get a little food, hear a little music, check out my first gig in this space!
  
  
• Thursday, December 21, 5:30 PM
  Kaptain Karl teaches a beginners harmonica class at
  Barron Public Library, Barron WI
  Everyone who comes out gets a Hohner BluesMaster Harmonica!
  Sponsored by Make Music

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• 
  Saturday, January 6, 1:00-3:00 PM
  Kaptian Karl plays a farewell set at the
  Valkyrie Brewery in Dallas WI.
  Ann and Randy are retiring after an inspired 30 years!
  
  
• Friday, February 23, 5:30-7:30
  Kaptain Karl plays a solo set at the
  Fusion Bistro Cafe in Webster WI.
  The food is great, and the space is nice and welcoming. Come on out!
  
  
• Sunday, April 14, 2:00 PM
  The Indianhead Chorus presents
  an afternoon of Gospel Music
  Luck Lutheran in Luck, WI
  Free-will donation goes to local shelters.
  
  
• Friday, June
  Kaptain Karl plays a solo set
  at Trap Rock Brewing in St. Croix Falls, WI.
  It's great to be back at the Trap!
  
  
• Saturday, July 20 11PM-1PM
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  at Lucky Days.
  We'll see you under the tent!
  
  
• Thursday, July 25, evening
  Kaptain Karl appears with Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven
  at theFrederic Arts band shell
  for an evening of music.
  
  
• Sunday, August 25, 2:30-6:00
  Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven play at the
  Sawmill Pizza and Brewshed
  805 30th Ave, Clear Lake, WI
  The people are good, the beer is great, and the pizza is barely believable.
  
  
• Saturday, Sept 21, 7:00PM
  Kaptain Karl directs the Indianhead Chorus
  in concert at
  Barron Community Center
  We're bringing Barbershoip Back to Barron!
  More details here.
  
  
• Saturday, October 5, 2:00 & 7:00PM
  Kaptain Karl directs the Indianhead Chorus
  in concert at
  Amery High School
  It's the 66th Annual Harvest of Harmony!
  More details here.
  
  
• Thursdays-Sundays, November 29-December 22
  Kaptain Karl appears as Scrooge
  in A Christmas Carol at
  St. Croix Festival Theater.
  See their website for more details.
  
  

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