Classifieds

Bemidji Pioneer

Weather Forecast

Close

music

Musicians haven't been notified of lockout

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Orchestra musicians have not been notified of a lockout by management, but that could change. Orchestra management and musicians failed to reach a new contract agreement...

news Mon, Oct 01, 2012 - 8:50am

Tonic Sol-fa concert scheduled Oct. 11

A nationally acclaimed a cappella quartet, Tonic Sol-fa, will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Bemidji High School Auditorium. Independent School District 31 and Paul Bunyan Broadcasting are...

entertainment Thu, Sep 27, 2012 - 12:54am

Army band, chorus concert slated Oct. 25

The internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus of Washington, D.C., will continue its long history of presenting free public performances when it appears at the Sanford...

entertainment Thu, Sep 27, 2012 - 12:52am

Lexie Kruse spends a good part of the day practicing on the main stage of Bangsberg Fine and Performing Arts complex on the campus of Bemidji State University. Patt Rall | Bemidji Pioneer

Lightening the mood: Trumpeter’s talent, attitude elevates BSU music

BEMIDJI – Lexie Kruse freely admits that part of the allure of playing trumpet is being a girl playing with the guys. Her precise wording is, “I thought it would...

entertainment Wed, Sep 19, 2012 - 8:54pm

Contemporary Christian artist Michael W. Smith plans Bemidji show, tickets on sale Sept. 26

BEMIDJI – Michael W. Smith is coming to Bemidji. The Christian musician will bring his Wonder, Worship & Glory Tour to Bemidji High School in mid-November. The concert will be...

news / local Fri, Sep 14, 2012 - 11:14am

Mike Naylor is shown sitting in front of a sound board at his recording studio. Patt Rall | Bemidji Pioneer

The Summer of ’67: Bemidji native makes ND hall with college band

BEMIDJI – One can only imagine how gratifying it is to have the work you did in 1967 be recognized as great today. Last May, Bemidji native Mike Naylor and...

entertainment Thu, Sep 13, 2012 - 1:21am

Bemidji Elks donate to Headwaters School of Music and the Arts

Exalted Ruler Mic McCrory of the Bemidji Elks No. 1052, presents a $250 donation to Janet Brademan, director of Headwaters School of Music and the Arts, to be used for...

celebrations Fri, Sep 07, 2012 - 7:17pm

Minn. Orchestra to launch 110th season next month

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Orchestra launches its 10th season under music director Osmo Vanska (VAN'-skah) next month. Vanska will lead the orchestra in performances of Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto,...

entertainment Fri, Sep 07, 2012 - 9:07am

Sonny Johnson wins contest; to open for Roy Clark

By Delaney Daly, Pioneer Staff Writer BEMIDJI – Sonny Johnson has been playing guitar for more than six years, during which time he has since written and performed his own...

entertainment Wed, Aug 29, 2012 - 11:40pm

Shyanne Kaml will perform at a CD release party Sept. 9 at the Bemidji Eagles Club. She got her start at the Minnesota State Fair five years ago, winning first place in a talent contest.

Shyanne is shy no longer

By Delaney Daly, Pioneer Staff Writer BEMIDJI – Shyanne Kaml made her singing debut at the Minnesota State Fair five years ago. Since then, the young Bemidji artist has been...

entertainment Wed, Aug 29, 2012 - 11:29pm

Pioneer Previews: Benson to headline last Summer Concert Series today

Local singer-songwriter Lance Benson will perform today at the Lake Bemidji State Park Amphitheater for the final installment of the park’s Summer Concert Series. Concert admission is free. A vehicle...

entertainment Fri, Aug 24, 2012 - 9:07pm

Aretha, Ricky Skaggs join Gospel Hall of Fame

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For one night, Aretha Franklin was the Queen of Gospel — not just Soul. Franklin has been inducted into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame...

entertainment Wed, Aug 15, 2012 - 9:28am

Jeff Coffin juggles two instruments while playing with the Dave Matthews Band during a June concert.

A surreal opportunity: Bemidji man enjoys unfettered access to band

Editor's Note: This is the second of two submissions written by Del Lyren, professor of music at Bemidji State University, after he toured for three days with the Dave Matthews...

news / local / entertainment Wed, Aug 01, 2012 - 12:00am

Dave Matthews sings during a concert tour date in June. Del Lyren, music professor at Bemidji State University, spent three days with the band.

Backstage glimpse: BSU professor gets rare access to Dave Matthews tour

Editor's Note: This is the first of two submissions written by Del Lyren, professor of music at Bemidji State University, after he toured for three days with the Dave Matthews...

news Tue, Jul 31, 2012 - 12:00am

Kent and Shantel Dudley of Bended Knee are shown with their band: bottom row, the Dudleys; second row, Sheree Lindgren and Christina Roy; third row, Andrew Weems and Travis White, and top row, Jimmie Wiley.

Free concert features album release

BEMIDJI - When Kent Dudley and his band step on stage at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Sanford Center, it will be the first step in their quest to reach...

news / entertainment / local / region Thu, Jul 12, 2012 - 12:00am

Pages