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Check back for more shows as they are confirmed!

May24

"International Respect for Chickens Day" May Porch Concert

Tuesday, May 24 @ 7:00PMTue, May 24 @ 7:00PM

Laura MacKenzie & Gary Rue present a program of music and stories in celebration of International Respect for Chickens month - Hen and rooster themed traditional tunes and songs, some originals from Gary Rue, plus the introduction of a special friend or two or three. Email Laura for details: laura@lauramackenzie.com -- Free and open to all, held outdoors. Rain Date: May 25, 7pm. (bring your own chair!). May 4th is the designated International Respect for Chickens Day, celebrated all month long!

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Jun12

"The Young & The Rest"

Sunday, June 12 @ 7:00PMSun, Jun 12 @ 7:00PM

Zephyr Theater, 601 Main St. N, Stillwater, MN

Billy McLaughlin and SimpleGifts present their "Young & and Rest" show. For ticket information: www.simplegiftsmusic.net

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Jun18

"A Celtic Breeze"

Saturday, June 18 @ 10:00AMSat, Jun 18 @ 10:00AM

Houston Public Library, 202 East Cedar, Houston

Laura presents her program "A Celtic Breeze", also known as "The Magic of Celtic Music", on an array of wind-powered instruments. For youth, families and anyone who enjoys traditional music. Free and open to all. Outdoors, if possible.

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Jun25

The Frothy Band at Imminent

Saturday, June 25 @ 6:00PM — 8:00PMSat, Jun 25 @ 6:00PM — 8:00PM

Imminent Brewing, 519 Division St., Northfield, MN

The Frothy Band returns to Imminent Brewing with Irish music and some surprising songs. Free. Food truck onsite.

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Jun30

Chouinard, Rue and MacKenzie play Waldmann

Thursday, June 30 @ 7:00PM — 8:30PMThu, Jun 30 @ 7:00PM — 8:30PM

Waldmann Brewery, 445 Smith Ave N., St. Paul, MN

Dan Chouinard, Gary Rue and Laura MacKenzie return to Waldmann for another delightful evening of outdoor music from France, Scotland, Quebec, Ireland, Italy, England, America.... Wonderful beverages and food - always, at Waldmann.

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Jul9

"The Young & The Rest"

Saturday, July 9 @ 7:00PMSat, Jul 9 @ 7:00PM

Crooners , 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN

SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin present their show "The Young & The Rest" on the Belvedere stage at the marvelous Crooners Supper Club. www.simplegiftsmusic.net

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Jul28

Brass Lassie at the Vintage Band Festival

Thursday, July 28 @ 6:30PMThu, Jul 28 @ 6:30PM

Bridge Square, Division Street, Northfield, MN

Brass Lassie returns to The Vintage Band Festival. This year is a big one, July 28 - 31, held at venues all around Northfield, outdoors and in. www.vintagebandfestival.org

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Aug2

"The Outlander Series & Traditional Scottish Music"

Tuesday, August 2 @ 6:30PMTue, Aug 2 @ 6:30PM

Dodge Center Public Library, Dodge Center, MN

Laura presents her popular program of Scottish music, language and song. Free and open to all.

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Aug4

Willow Brae

Thursday, August 4 @ 5:30PMThu, Aug 4 @ 5:30PM

East Grand Forks Public Library, East Grand Forks, MN

Willow Brae (Andrea Stern, Celtic Harp and Laura MacKenzie, winds) presents their program of traditional Celtic music. Free and open to all.

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Aug6

Minnesota Scottish Fair 2022

Saturday, August 6 @ 7:00PMSat, Aug 6 @ 7:00PM

Celtic Junction Arts Center, 836 Prior Ave N., St. Paul, MN

MacKenzie, Sproule & Sutter with special guest Barry Foy, fiddle at the Minnesota Scottish Fair 2022. This year the Fair is a street festival, closing down Prior Ave, using the wonderful outdoor stage of the Celtic Junction Arts Center and many other resources of the site. Details TBA. www.mnscottishfair.org

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Aug7

"The Young & The Rest"

Sunday, August 7 @ 6:30PMSun, Aug 7 @ 6:30PM

Bethel Lutheran Church, Hudson, Wisconsin

SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin present their show "The Young & The Rest". www.simplegiftsmusic.net

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Aug9

"The Young & The Rest"

Tuesday, August 9 @ 7:00PMTue, Aug 9 @ 7:00PM

Central Park, North Branch, Minnesota

Billy McLaughlin and SimpleGifts present their show "The Young & The Rest". www.simplegiftsmusic.net

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Aug10

"The Irish Piper" Program

Wednesday, August 10 @ 10:30AMWed, Aug 10 @ 10:30AM

Kenyon Public Library, Kenyon, MN

Laura presents her program based on the musical storybook "The Irish Piper" by Minnesota author Jim Latimer. For youth, families and anyone who enjoys traditional Irish music. Free and open to all.

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Aug10

"The Irish Piper" Program

Wednesday, August 10 @ 2:00PMWed, Aug 10 @ 2:00PM

St. Charles Public Library, St. Charles, MN

Laura presents her "The Irish Piper" program, based on a story with music by Minnesota author Jim Latimer. For youth, families and anyone who enjoys traditional Irish music. Free and open to all.

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Aug14

Cumar at the Irish Fair of Minnesota

Sunday, August 14Sun, Aug 14

Harriet Island, St. Paul, MN

Cumar, the Irish/West African collaboration returns to the Irish Fair of Minnesota. To Be Confirmed! Info at: www.irishfair.com

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Aug19

The Pipers' Gathering

Friday, August 19 — Sunday, August 21Fri, Aug 19 — Sun, Aug 21

Wisdom House, Litchfield, CT

The annual Pipers' Gathering features instruction, classes, workshops, sessions and concerts on Scottish smallpipes, Northumbrian smallpipes, Uilleann pipes, plus flute, whistle and this year: Anglo concertina. Laura will be presenting/teaching two workshops during the weekend. For information and registration: www.pipersgathering.org

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Aug28

"The Young & The Rest"

Sunday, August 28 @ 7:00PMSun, Aug 28 @ 7:00PM

Zephyr Theater, 601 Main St. N, Stillwater, MN

Billy McLaughlin and SimpleGifts present their show "The Young & the Rest". Ticket information at: www.simplegiftsmusic.net

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Aug29

"A Celtic Breeze"

Monday, August 29 @ 5:30PMMon, Aug 29 @ 5:30PM

Leroy Community Center, Leroy, MN

The Leroy Public Library hosts Laura's program "A Celtic Breeze", also known as "The Magic of Celtic Music", on an array of wind-powered instruments. For youth, families and anyone who enjoys traditional music. Free and open to all.

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Aug30

"The Outlander Series & Traditional Scottish Music"

Tuesday, August 30 @ 7:00PMTue, Aug 30 @ 7:00PM

Rochester Public Library, Rochester, MN

Laura presents her Outlander program, full of traditional songs, tunes, history and lore. For Outlander fans and anyone who enjoys Scottish music and history. Free and open to all.

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Sep14

Brass Lassie at Como Pavilion

Wednesday, September 14 @ 7:00PMWed, Sep 14 @ 7:00PM

Como Pavilion, Como Park, St. Paul, MN

Brass Lassie plays the Como Pavilion - Lakeside, open to the breezes but protected from rain. Food and beverages available from the Dock & Paddle. Free, but donations are welcome!

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MacKenzie, Sproule & Sutter

MacKenzie, Sproule & Sutter

With Dáithí Sproule

With Dáithí Sproule

SimpleGifts: The Young & The Rest

SimpleGifts: The Young & The Rest

At Imminent Brewery, Northfield, MN

At Imminent Brewery, Northfield, MN

Backstage with the Gaita & Billy O

Backstage with the Gaita & Billy O

Singing with Smallpipes

Singing with Smallpipes

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