Free music at the Minnesota State Fair: Your complete A-Z guide
by Staff
August 20, 2014
This guide was compiled by Lilli Speakman, Selena Carlson, and Jay Gabler. In most cases, we provide brief descriptions of the artists and links to websites; in many cases, we've also provided videos to give you a sense of what these artists sound (and look) like. If you have more information on any of these artists that you'd like us to consider for inclusion in this guide, please e-mail jgabler@mpr.org. For a daily guide to music at the fair, subscribe to MPR's free State Fair music e-newsletter!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpjwhoSM4Ok
The Cactus Blossoms (MPR Booth): This popular duo bring evoke a classic country sound.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNbw7Jkb2PU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a67EP_BR5JU
Dolce Wind Quintet (MPR booth): A seasoned quintet with an eclectic repertoire.
Doomtree (MPR booth): A world-renowned hip-hop collective based in Minnesota, Doomtree are performing as a group at our MN Music-on-a-Stick showcase (ticketed) and individually at the MPR booth (free).
The Ericksons (Carousel Park, MPR Day): A joyful sister duo performing accessible, evocative folk-pop.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhBDUtTyLmk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7YHK84bh00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJPFg4lUN14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2yxnEIUrio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5ilA5WGlgU
Members of the Minnesota Opera (MPR booth): Performers from Minnesota's largest professional opera company.
MPR Choir (MPR booth): A choir made up of Minnesota Public Radio employees.
Minnesota Boychoir (MPR booth): The oldest boychoir in the area, the Minnesota Boychoir has built a national reputation for excellence and education.
Nikki Lane (MPR booth): A Nashville-based performer who "turns the vulnerable singer-songwriter stereotype on its ear."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh_dXT9ZG2I
Saana Ensemble (MPR booth): A vocal group performing Finnish music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC-XnOpbids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYEpOa-jaqQ
VocalEssence (Carousel Park, MPR Day): This acclaimed choir is at the heart of Minnesota's rich choral music tradition.
