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Date:
Mon 09.15.2025

Trivia Mondays

6pm
Test your wits with a team or all by yourself. Nothing says fun like casual drinking coupled with useless knowledge jammed into your head by the honey-smooth sounds of your Cedar Lounge staff-celebrity hosts! Homegrown content created weekly that includes everything from Music and Movies to Cheeses of the World!
Tue 09.16.2025

Bingo, Beer & Gear at the Cedar Lounge

6-7:30PM | Cedar Lounge
Drink beer + Win Prizes! ~ Just like your granny used to play but better, and with beer! An early event of 'Bingo & Beer' beholds your chance to win Earth Rider Brewery pints, crowlers, six packs and tickets to upcoming events at the Earth Rider Brewery Fest Field & Cedar Lounge Taproom. Free to play. Stop on down for some belly laughs, beer and B-I-N-G-O
Tue 09.16.2025

KUBB @ Earth Rider Brewery Fest Grounds

5PM | Fest Grounds
Come play KUBB on the Earth Rider Fest Grounds next to the Cedar Lounge Taproom. It doesn't matter if you are a new player or a seasoned player. Lake Superior KUBB is on the Fest Grounds every Tuesday to show you how to play. Grab a Pint and enjoy some KUBB!
Wed 09.17.2025

Coop & The Kooks | Jimi Cooper in 4 Dimensions

$5.00-$50.00 | 7:00-10:00 PM | Cedar Lounge
Coop and the Kooks is a surf, punk and old-school rock band featuring Jimi Cooper, Darryn Wallace and Marv Pomeroy. The set list leans heavy on music by Link Wray and Dick Dale with a side of the Ventures.
Thu 09.18.2025

Superior Choice Credit Union Block Party

4-7PM | Offsite
Earth Rider will be at Superior Choice Credit Unions 2nd annual Block party. Come party with us at the Tower Ave location in Superior. All events will be in their parking lot! Here is what to expect! Petting Zoo Food Trucks Local Vendors & Artisans Kid-Friendly Activities Live Entertainment & More! Whether you came last year or this is your first time, this event is all about celebrating the amazing people and businesses that make our community shine. Come hang out with your neighbors, support local, and make some awesome memories!
Thu 09.18.2025

Grand Holler | Superior Soundcheck Series

$5.00-$50.00 | 6 PM Doors | 7 PM Show | Cedar Lounge
Stomping out country-rock ballads since 2022, Grand Holler’s gritty sound is one to take the backroads to. The roots-rock band features Mark Erickson on bass, Jesse Annala on drums, and Travis Farleigh on keys, with Andy Spaeth thundering on vocals and guitar. Grand Holler released the single, “Riverboat Queen,” just prior to last year’s Homegrown. It captures the band’s thrumming “dirt road rock” sound and soulful lyrics.
Fri 09.19.2025

Misisipi Mike | Weekend Primer

No Cover | 5-8pm | Cedar Lounge
“Misisipi” Mike Wolf is a traditional folk and country singer/songwriter who performs both solo and in enough bands to fill a summer music festival lineup. He writes songs with the same heart and humor as greats like John Prine, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Wolf recently won first place in the Duluth Dylan Fest songwriters contest and holds down weekly residencies throughout the Twin Ports, most recently at the Cedar Lounge. His local band projects include Boxcar, Neatneatneat, Actual Wolf, Crooked Mile and Eldri Snow’s Wintry Mix.
Fri 09.19.2025

Sawtooth Witch + Watercat

$10.00-$60.00 | 8 PM Doors | 8:30 Show | Cedar Lounge
Sawtooth Witch is a genre bending artist that mixes acoustic fingerstyle harmonies with electronic inspired dance beats. Led by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Pat "Doc" Dougherty, (Elle PF / theyself / Bev / Fairfax, AK) their debut record was recorded by Holly Hansen at Salon Sonics in Minneapolis and mixed by Nat Harvie. || WATERCAT || Water Cat performs a mix of cover songs from different continents and original music played on the steel resonator guitar, banjo and electric guitar. The duo consists of vocalist Emma Musto and multi-instrumentalist Henry Bullard
Sat 09.20.2025

Bangin' in the Brush

Offsite
Annual 10 K (6.2 mile) trail run through challenging and unpredictable conditions. Race motto is "We run rain, shine or snow!" Kids Race around the field with cookies at the finish as well! Overall winners (men and women) get their names added to the race trophy. Awards ceremony features many door prizes. Age group awards, too! And let's not forget about the post-race BBQ!
Sat 09.20.2025

Mark Mallman (Band) + Special Guest Dirt Magnet

$20.00-$100.00 | 7 PM Doors | 8 PM Show | Cedar Lounge
The legendary Mark Mallman — a brainwave-hacking rocker, viral music historian, and piano smashing composer who's written music for Rick and Morty, General Hospital, and The Morning Show. His explosive stage presence and nonstop musical output have earned him features in NME, Wired, Pitchfork, and NPR. He’s honored with a star on the Minneapolis-famous First Avenue nightclub, where he’s been repeatedly named one of the Midwest’s best live performers. Local punk band Dirt Magnet opens the show.
Sun 09.21.2025

Sunday Funday

All Day | Cedar Lounge
Pitcher & A Pizza for $25
Mon 09.22.2025

Trivia Mondays

6pm
Test your wits with a team or all by yourself. Nothing says fun like casual drinking coupled with useless knowledge jammed into your head by the honey-smooth sounds of your Cedar Lounge staff-celebrity hosts! Homegrown content created weekly that includes everything from Music and Movies to Cheeses of the World!
Tue 09.23.2025

Bingo, Beer & Gear at the Cedar Lounge

6-7:30PM | Cedar Lounge
Drink beer + Win Prizes! ~ Just like your granny used to play but better, and with beer! An early event of 'Bingo & Beer' beholds your chance to win Earth Rider Brewery pints, crowlers, six packs and tickets to upcoming events at the Earth Rider Brewery Fest Field & Cedar Lounge Taproom. Free to play. Stop on down for some belly laughs, beer and B-I-N-G-O
Tue 09.23.2025

KUBB @ Earth Rider Brewery Fest Grounds

5PM | Fest Grounds
Come play KUBB on the Earth Rider Fest Grounds next to the Cedar Lounge Taproom. It doesn't matter if you are a new player or a seasoned player. Lake Superior KUBB is on the Fest Grounds every Tuesday to show you how to play. Grab a Pint and enjoy some KUBB!
Wed 09.24.2025

Woodblind | Jimi Cooper in 4 Dimensions

$5.00-$50.00 | 7:00-10:00 PM | Cedar Lounge
Jason Wussow and Veikko Lepisto have been playing stripped-down, acoustic-driven ska as Woodblind since the tail end of 2013. Though they primarily perform as a duo, with just a guitar and stand-up bass, they also call on a wide cast of supporting players at times. For Homegrown their expanded Woodblind Jubilee Super Big Band, still sans brass, features Jimi Cooper on lead guitar, Eli Bissonett on fiddle, Tyler Dubla on the drums, and Bryan “Lefty” Johnson on percussion.
Sat 09.27.2025 - Mon 09.29.2025

Birkie Trail Run

6:30 AM - 3 PM | Offsite | Directions
We will see you there!
Fri 09.26.2025

Misisipi Mike | Weekend Primer

No Cover | 5-8 PM | Cedar Lounge
“Misisipi” Mike Wolf is a traditional folk and country singer/songwriter who performs both solo and in enough bands to fill a summer music festival lineup. He writes songs with the same heart and humor as greats like John Prine, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Wolf recently won first place in the Duluth Dylan Fest songwriters contest and holds down weekly residencies throughout the Twin Ports, most recently at the Cedar Lounge. His local band projects include Boxcar, Neatneatneat, Actual Wolf, Crooked Mile and Eldri Snow’s Wintry Mix.
Fri 09.26.2025 - Sat 09.27.2025

Hockey Finder's Fall Into Superior Bash | 2-Day Ticket

$25.00-$120.00 | 6 PM Doors | 7 PM Music | Cedar Lounge, Fest Grounds
Get yourself a 2-Day Weekend Ticket for just $25 for 2 big nights of music with Clay Street Unit (CO) and Boxcar (DLH) on Friday night and The4OnTheFloor on Saturday. ||. We welcome to town Hockey Finder's Fall Into Superior weekend tournament to Superior and are going to have a bash! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Fri 09.26.2025

Clay Street Unit + Boxcar

$20.00-$120.00 | 7 PM Doors | 8 PM Show | Fest Grounds
CLAY STREET UNIT | Based out of Denver, CO, Clay Street Unit is rooted deep in homegrown southern Country/Folk and branches into the bluegrass sound that’s heard throughout the Appalachian hills. Forming in early 2021, the band just recently released their first EP and is working on developing and pushing their own unique sound, with a high energy, fresh take on the tradition of American folk and country music that is sure to keep you moving. Duluth band Boxcar opens the show.
Sat 09.27.2025

the4onTheFloor + 2 Big Sets!

$10.00-$75.00 | 7:00 PM Doors | 8 PM Show | Fest Grounds
"This is Rock'n'Roll in the 21st century." Joining together in the name of fun & joy, the 4onthefloor bring their well-oiled, high-octane, rock’n’roll to the world with an immediacy rarely seen on stage in the 21st century. The furious delivery ebbs and flows with sing-a-long anthems and breakdowns to soaring guitar solos and unbridled full-bore rock. Camaraderie is a common theme, and stompers are finding like-minded rock’n’rollers at every show.
Sat 09.27.2025

UMD Bulldog Alumni Tasting

10-12am
Come visit us at the UMD craft beer & cider tent at the UMD homcoming game!
Sun 09.28.2025

Sunday Funday

All Day | Cedar Lounge
Pitcher & A Pizza for $25
Mon 09.29.2025

Trivia Mondays

6pm
Test your wits with a team or all by yourself. Nothing says fun like casual drinking coupled with useless knowledge jammed into your head by the honey-smooth sounds of your Cedar Lounge staff-celebrity hosts! Homegrown content created weekly that includes everything from Music and Movies to Cheeses of the World!
Tue 09.30.2025

Bingo, Beer & Gear at the Cedar Lounge

6-7:30PM | Cedar Lounge
Drink beer + Win Prizes! ~ Just like your granny used to play but better, and with beer! An early event of 'Bingo & Beer' beholds your chance to win Earth Rider Brewery pints, crowlers, six packs and tickets to upcoming events at the Earth Rider Brewery Fest Field & Cedar Lounge Taproom. Free to play. Stop on down for some belly laughs, beer and B-I-N-G-O
Tue 09.30.2025

KUBB @ Earth Rider Brewery Fest Grounds

5PM | Fest Grounds
Come play KUBB on the Earth Rider Fest Grounds next to the Cedar Lounge Taproom. It doesn't matter if you are a new player or a seasoned player. Lake Superior KUBB is on the Fest Grounds every Tuesday to show you how to play. Grab a Pint and enjoy some KUBB!
Wed 10.01.2025

The Gemstones | Cedar Sessions Residency

$5.00-$50.00 | 6:30 Doors | 7 PM Show | Cedar Lounge
"The Gemstones – Duluth’s premier purveyors of rhythm & blues, funk and rock – are BACK and tearing up this fall after recording their forthcoming album! They’ve got an onstage treat in store to celebrate that only a band like the Gems can provide: Come out this October to witness them WRITE one original song LIVE and ONSTAGE during their set EVERY Wednesday of their residency! That’s a total of FOUR new, true, and certified Gemstones songs that YOU, friends, get to behold the marvel of them making before your very eyes and ears. To put a bow on their last Wednesday, they will perform the four new tunes in a final show (with some notable cameos from other musician friends too!). This beloved four-piece, tight-knit group will be kicking off these five October Cedar Sessions with a synchronous Kickstarter to fund mastering, vinyl pressing, promoting and the release of their jewel of an album. And YOU can help by bringing the crowds, and bringing the vibes! You won’t want to miss out on being a part of this momentum that is pure, unadulterated Gemstones magic."
Thu 10.02.2025

Junkyard Mule | Superior Soundcheck Series

$5.00-$50.00 | 6 PM Doors | 7 PM Show | Cedar Lounge
Old-tyme country, acoustic three-piece Junkyard Mule plays original songs and classic covers about drifting, drinking and long-lost love. The band’s music sounds like it was made in the back room of a crossroads general store sometime around 1950. After hours. With a little homemade hooch to lighten the load. Junkyard Mule hasn’t released any work yet, but when it does it should be on both Spotify and shellac. The supergroup features vocalist and guitar/mandolin player Nate Hynum, bassist Jennifer Krussow and fiddle ace Clancy Ward.
Fri 10.03.2025

Slope City

$10.00-$75.00 | 8 PM Doors | 8:40 Show | Cedar Lounge
Helmed by the multi-talented Michael Smišek, Slope City is the synthesis of visual design expertise applied to the medium of sound and songwriting. As a full band, the sonic tapestry of it's members spans blues, Americana, and soul-inspired pop, while carefully weaving together rich rhythmic elements and heartfelt lyricism. From original tunes that leave you humming on the way home to reimagined covers, the music always feels purposeful and professional, but never staged.
Fri 10.03.2025

Misisipi Mike | Weekend Primer

No Cover | Cedar Lounge
“Misisipi” Mike Wolf is a traditional folk and country singer/songwriter who performs both solo and in enough bands to fill a summer music festival lineup. He writes songs with the same heart and humor as greats like John Prine, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Wolf recently won first place in the Duluth Dylan Fest songwriters contest and holds down weekly residencies throughout the Twin Ports, most recently at the Cedar Lounge. His local band projects include Boxcar, Neatneatneat, Actual Wolf, Crooked Mile and Eldri Snow’s Wintry Mix.
Sat 10.04.2025

Life Parade + Six Of Seven

$10.00-$75.00 | 7 PM Doors | 8 PM Show | Cedar Lounge
Catchy pop-rock music is the driving force leading Life Parade down the sonic avenues of Duluth. The band is fronted by singer/guitarist Cameron Mathews, who started planting seeds for the project in 2014, with the efforts culminating in the 2019 album Suburban Life. The sound is reminiscent of late 1990s indie-rock radio hits, while still maintaining a fresh, modern vibe. Members of the now-defunct band The Resonance have rounded out Mathews’ songs in recent years. The lineup features Dan Munthe on keys and guitar, Cliff Lavigne on bass, Mike Bernier on guitar and Scott Kimball on drums. Local band Six Of Seven open the show.
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