Upcoming Shows
Michael Shynes 'Fly Over Country' Album Release Show
Friday, March 24th
Doors 6pm, Show 7pm
Tickets: $25
Purchase online at https://greatart.org/products/michael-shynes, by phone at 320-632-0960, or stop in Great River Arts.
Michael Shynes (LF Flyers Class of ‘05) returns to his hometown with his full band and a brand new album. The band is composed of some of the best talent in the Midwest. Featuring David Gerald Sutton on Violin who has been on Good Morning America, The Ryman Stage in Nashville, and was on the field playing the Minnesota Vikings out of the tunnel at home games this year. Guitarist Steve Bosmans who performs and records with renowned artist and songwriter Caitlyn Smith and has been seen with her on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Andre Rodriguez is on keys fresh off a Christmas tour with Natalie Grant. With multi instrumentalist/producer Ben Noble and drummer Alex Young rounding out the lineup.
The album ‘Fly Over Country’ marks Shynes’ return to lyric forward storytelling with folkinstrumental beds. Many of the stories from this record come from growing up in Little Falls and spending weekends at his grandparent’s homes in Pillager MN. The songs are intended to feel like winter meditations to help quiet a loud and roaming mind. Rich in nostalgia and imagery, there is a cinematic and hypnotic quality to these works that speak to anyone who has grown up in the Midwest. The night will feature songs, stories and laughs. It is surely not to be missed.
Mistakes Were Made! A New Comedy Show starring Jason Schommer and Friends!

Saturday, April 15
6pm Doors, 7pm Showtime
Tickets: $17
Purchase tickets online at https://greatart.org/products/jason-schommer-mistakes-were-made or by phone at 320-632-0960.
LaVerne and The Starlites

May 19th
Doors 6pm, Show 7pm
Tickets: $15
Tickets will be available for purchase this April
Join LaVerne and the Starlites for an evening of toe-tapping music at Great River Arts! Featuring your favorite polka, country, 50s, and spiritual tunes from the Starlites, this show is the perfect night out for all generations, with bonus opportunities to enjoy some special Starlites guests, engage in audience participation, enjoy LaVerne's blend of comedy, and even win prizes for playing Name That Tune!
Dean Dirkes concertina, vocal, bass lead guitar. Daryl Dirkes drums, Jody Rakow piano & vocal. LaVerne Bzdok rhythm quitar, piano & vocal. The Starlites have been performing over 50 years and have played many engagements including Europe, Hawaii, Seattle, Florida, many Cruises and have 6 recordings available.
Markets and Music on the Mississippi

Thursday, July 27th
Event: Le Bourget Park, 3-9pm
Market Vendors: 3-7pm
Performance by Michael Shynes: 6:30-8:30pm
Market and Food Vendor Information
Market Vendor Form HERE
Food Vendor HERE
Set up for vendors begins at 12pm.
Market Vendors: $25, Food Vendors $50, Non-profit organizations Free
Register as a market or food vendor by filling out the vendor form and sending it to GRA. If you are a non-profit organization you must fill out the vendor form as well.
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