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Photos: Twin Cities musicians remember "Front Row" Paul Engebretson

by Steven Cohen

June 04, 2025

The Shackeltons performed with Christy Costello at Front Row Paul Fest! A Celebration of Life for Paul Engebretson on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Palmer’s Bar.
The Shackeltons performed with Christy Costello at Front Row Paul Fest! A Celebration of Life for Paul Engebretson on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Palmer’s Bar.Steve Cohen for MPR

In honor of the late Twin Cities music scene superfan "Front Row" Paul Engebretson, Palmer’s Bar in Minneapolis hosted a weekend gathering. Nearly 70 local artists and bands performed as part of Front Row Paul Fest on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1.

The proceeds from the show — hosted on Saturday by Lori Barbero, Jon Clifford, Taylor Carik and Claire Luger — will go towards an annual grant set up in Engebretson’s name to benefit local musicians in need.

Related Thank You, Stranger: ‘Front Row Paul’ gave the Twin Cities music scene his all

Saturday, May 31

Sunday, June 1

This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Photos: Twin Cities musicians remember "Front Row" Paul Engebretson