About this event

A Minneapolis-based musician, John Swardson grew up in St. Paul listening to Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, U2, Springsteen, Husker Du, and Van Halen. Influenced by parents who were writers and readers, John taught himself to play the guitar, singing his own songs. With four full-length records under his belt— Ablaze, Silver Dust (John Swardson and Get Gone), Dogs in the Woods (Get Gone), and Blood Moon (John Swardson and Bad Blood)—John is steadily gaining momentum as a prominent artist and songwriter within and beyond the Twin Cities music scene.

From Minneapolis, MN, indie pop/rock artist Bev has been making albums and playing shows since 2010. Previously performing under the name Niki Becker, she changed her name to Niki Beverly (in honor of her deceased mother) and began performing under the name Bev. Bev’s songs shift from moody darkness to '90s era indie rock via swirling guitars, engaging rhythms, intricate harmonies, and introspective lyrics. She has released two albums, Static Elastic (September 2018) and her latest album, Crusher, was released on May 21, 2021.

Lakewood Cemetery is an indie folk duo comprised of Minneapolis locals Dan Krzykowski and Katrina Schleisman. Their original songs span from country to bluegrass to folk to rock. Katrina's thoughtful, poetic lyrics are marched by Dan's intricate guitar work and arrangement. Their live performances feature both, along with the intricate vocal harmony that initially brought them together. Chosen as semi-finalists for the Star Tribune's "Are You Local?" 2016 best new band contest.