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Music Over Menomin

music over menomin 2023

MUSIC OVER

MENOMIN

We hope you were able to come out and enjoy our 13th season of Music Over Menomin.

A huge thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring a robust and fun lineup! If you enjoyed it, please consider becoming a member and supporting our Friends.

Thank you to the bands who came to play and to all of you who came to enjoy the music!

MOM lineup

JUNE

The Cutaways

THE CUTAWAYS

The Cutaways are a group of “seasoned” gentlemen who like to treat their audiences to a good time. They play a wide variety of music spanning a longer time period than even the drummer has been living. If it is country or classic rock or folky-bluegrassy Americana music that you are looking for…The Cutaways have you covered.

Yata, Sinz, & Orfield

YATA, SINZ & ORFIELD

Yata, Sue Orfield and Randy Sinz. Three veteran musicians bringing you a collection of artful, soulful songs. While their inventive music fits nicely into the folk/americana genre, it reaches beyond this into jazz and blues and more. There’s beauty, there’s humor, and there’s original music.

Weapons of Brass Destruction

WEAPONS OF BRASS DESTRUCTION

Chippewa Valley Weapons of Brass Destruction is a 9 piece Mardi Gras party band designed to shake you loose & free of worries. With a tuba setting the groove, 2 trumpets, 2 percussionists, 2 saxophones, a trombone & vocalist sway the audience through the music pulsating from the streets of New Orleans.

Mojo Lemon Blues Band

MOJO LEMON BLUES BAND

Mojo’s signature blend of rock, country and blues has won the hearts of fans of rock-n-roll and blues purists alike. The core of Josh Entzminger on guitar and vocals and Mojo Terry Demars on bass and vocals have become the platform of Mojo Lemon’s “signature sound”.

JULY

Jason Dea West

JASON DEA WEST

Jason Dea West is an American troubadour who sings what he lives and lives what he sings. Wests’ poignant lyrics are brilliantly blended with vintage country, folk and blues, and timely sensibilities. From epic guitar and harmonica instrumentals to humorous song as story.

Eggplant Heroes

EGGPLANT HEROES

Eggplant Heroes is a musical collaboration blending multi-part harmonies with guitar, trumpet, violin, & bass. Eggplant Heroes present an eclectic mix of originals, literary adaptations, mountain gospel, & folk—Americana music in the full sense of the word.

North of Dixie

NORTH OF DIXIE

North of Dixie performs upbeat electric Bluegrass and Country. Their mix of guitar, fiddle & banjo will keep your foot tapping! Music includes old time, new grass & originals. North of Dixie has proven to be a midwest favorite for audiences of all ages.

About a Boat

ABOUT A BOAT

About a Boat is a new band that set sail in early 2023, and has now reached cruising speed during the summer months. About a Boat’s attitude ranges from quiet and reflective to driving rock & roll, and everything in between.

AUGUST

Matt Hannah

MATT HANNAH

Matt Hannah is a Minneapolis-based folk Americana singer-songwriter. His music faithfully blends his love of Americana songwriters with a passion for the riff-based intensity of 90s rock.

Balterdash

BALTERDASH

Balterdash is Sue Orfield, Dustin DeGolier, John Utphall & Randy Sinz. Drawing inspiration from bluegrass, celtic music, and americana, their unique sound is a joyous exploration of both new and traditional songs.