Thu, 7/16
Ricky Skaggs, Ry Cooder and Sharon White @ MN Zoo, 55$.  Combine one of the best mandolin players of all time with one of the best roots guitar players of all time, then just in case, throw in an incredible female vocalist and you have the some of the best American music this vast land has to offer. Be sure not to miss this as Ry Cooder rarely goes on tour.

Fri, 7/17
Rich Mattson & the Northstars @ Lee’s Liquor Lounge, 7$

Sat, 7/18
Gail Heil Memorial Fiddle Contest @ Community Center in Lanesboro, MN.  10$ to listen and 20$ to enter. Should be an absolute hoot on the root.

Dave Koz @ MN Zoo, 48$.  Sexy smooth saxophone jams.

Wed, 7/22
The Rockin’ Pinecones @ Northrop Plaza, Free.  Great Local Cajun music in the afternoon.