It seems like there has been a bunch of artists recently that have been influenced by 90’s Alt-Country sounds. Bands like Wednesday, M.J. Lenderman and Ratboys come to mind. We’ll check out some Alt-Country sounds, both new and old, on this United States of Americana.

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Program Playlist, hour 3

Americana Gig List

2026

The Black Crowes - Tues 7/28 - Mystic Lake Amphitheatre, Shakopee

Chris Stapleton - 7/29 & 7/30 - Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee

Laura Hugo EP Release Show w/Eldest Daughter & Jillian Rae- 7/30 - Icehouse

Church of Cash - 7/31 - MN History Theatre

Robert Earl Keen - 7/31 & 8/1 - Dakota

Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes - 8/2 - Parkway Theater

John Doe and Exene Cervenka - 8/5 & 8/6 - Parkway

Micky and the Motorcars - 8/11 - The Cedar

The Watson Twins - 8/12 - Parkway Theatre

David Huckfelt and the Unarmed Forces - 8/22 - Turf Club

The Devon Allman Project / GA-20 - Sun 8/23 - The Dakota

Jason Carter Band - 8/23 - Parkway Theatre

Margo Price - 8/29 & 8/30 - MN State Fair

Music On A Stick feat. Sierra Ferrell - 8/30 - MN State Fair

Booker T. - 9/17 - Parkway Theater

Kacey Musgraves - 9/22 - Target Center

Pure Prairie League - 9/23 - Dakota

The Bellamy Brothers - 9/25 - Medina Entertainment Center

Bahamas - 9/26 - Fine Line

Johnny Blue Skies - 9/27 - Grand Casino Arena

Live from Laurel Canyon: Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock - 10/1 - Parkway Theatre

Medium Build / Bella White - 10/18 - First Avenue

Indigo Girls - 10/21 - State Theatre

Ryan Bingham & the TX Gentlemen - 10/23 - Palace Theatre

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel - 10/24 - Fine Line

Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen - 10/24 - Palace Theatre

Tallest Man On Earth - 10/30 - Palace Theatre

Allison Russell - 11/1 - First Avenue

Orville Peck - 11/3 - Armory

Low Cut Connie - 11/12 - First Avenue

An Evening With Lucinda Williams and Her Band - 11/13 & 11/14 - The Dakota

A Quiet Evening With Lucinda Williams and Her Band - 11/16 & 11/17 - The Dakota

Chicago Farmer / Jack Klatt - Sat 11/14 - The Cedar

The Jayhawks - 11/21 -State Theatre

Pokey LaFarge w/Cicada Rhythm - 12/3 - Fine Line

Residencies

Roe Family Singers (early) - Mondays - 331 Bar

St. Dominic's Trio - Tuesdays - Driftwood, Minneapolis