Prolific comedian Mary Mack releases her 7th and 8th comedy albums this month and she's celebrating with us at The Park Center for New Year's Eve! In addition, Mary vows to help you NOT get guilted into making a resolution this year: Don't feel like reaching a goal? Great! Let's all not reach a goal together. This is a R rated show

NOTE: This show starts @ 8pm
TICKETS: $30 advance, $35 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland is an energetic, uplifting concert celebrating Judy Garland’s music and showmanship with such joyful integrity that the Judy Garland Museum™️ selected Grimm and her show to perform at the 100th Birthday Celebration of Judy Garland. Join Jennifer and her 11-piece band as she sweetly sails through Garland classics such as “You Made Me Love You,” “Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart” and, of course, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

TICKETS: $35 advance, $40 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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Joe Sir captures the essence of Elvis from the edgy rich voice and his look to his moves. His tribute to Elvis is much deeper than just entertainment. His performance tells a story and completes the picture of who Elvis really was. 

TICKETS: $30 advance, $35 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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Born and raised in the deciduous forests of Minnesota, Ian George’s musical expression reflects the ephemeral seasonal landscape he was bred in.

Ian George, along with his band of talented handsome young men, delivers the sort of concert you’ll likely dance, sway, sing, laugh and probably cry too. Expect an engaging and dynamic string of gentle and not-so-gentle folk-rock adventures. 

TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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Pat Donohue and Friends is a musical presentation featuring Grammy Award winning acoustic finger style guitarist Pat Donohue. As the guitarist for the “Guys All-Star Shoe Band” of Minnesota Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion, Pat got to show off his savvy licks and distinctive original songs to millions of listeners each week for 25 years.

Accompanying Pat in this show are 3 “Friends” with impressive resumes. This combination of talent creates an interplay that is a unique sum of all of these musical “Friends”.

TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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Parr is a folk troubadour in the truest sense: taking to the road between shows, writing and rewriting songs as he plays, fueled by a belief that music is eternal and cannot be claimed or adequately explained.

The humble master of the 21^st century folk tradition, Parr started recording in Duluth in 2002, where he lives today. Life in the port town on Lake Superior has a way of bleeding into his work the same way his childhood in Austin, Minnesota does.

TICKETS: $30 advance, $35 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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Brilliant story tellers and phenomenal musicians, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond and Jim Croce can really touch the heart and soul. This will be a special night of fantastic songs, including many singalong favorites!

TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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The Driftless Plowboys are a new band playing vintage music that combines hillbilly pre-country with Hawaiian steel guitar. During the 1920s and '30s, when Hawaiian was the craze in popular music, hillbilly string bands and blues musicians infused their tunes with the exotic glissando of the steel guitar. That's the heart of The Driftless Plowboys repertoire, but this unique quartet also incorporates the Gypsy Jazz of Django Reinhardt and the Western Swing of Bob Wills, as well as more modern country tunes from the '40s and '50s. It's an ear-catching amalgamation of heart, humor and rootsy flavor.

TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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The popular Big 70’s Singalong is coming to Hayward!! Jay Fuchs and Doug Anderson will lead, and together you will belt out those great songs of the 1970s, including hits by Fleetwood Mac, Cat Stevens, John Denver, Dolly Parton, James Taylor, Glen Campbell, The Bee Gees, Carole King, Billy Joel, Elton John, The Eagles, and more. Bring your cell phone or iPad (if you need bigger text), and put on your favorite 70’s clothes.

TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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The friendliest little big city on the really BIG lake brings you Minnesota's largest Chicago tribute band: Duluth Transit Authority!

DTA's masterful 13-piece band will bring you back to the glory days of rock and roll, blending virtuosic guitar solos with power horn arrangements and mighty vocals! Besides the favorites from CHICAGO like Make me Smile, Saturday in the Park, Does Anybody Know What Time It Is and 25 or 6 to 4... you'll also be hearing the best of STELLY DAN for this performance, like Rikki Don't Lose that Number, Black Cow, Reelin in the Years, My Old School, Josie and MORE! Get ready to head back to the golden age of big-band rock and roll, because the DTA is back at the Park!

TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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Sofia Talvik - Americana / Folk with Swedish Roots

Sofia Talvik is a rare artist and an avid storyteller with a voice comparable to giants like Joni Mitchell, or as the Folk/Americana Magazine NoDepression said it “A singer/songwriter who is able to evoke the essence of Laurel Canyon circa the ‘60s as expressed in the work of Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Buffy Sainte-Marie and others who were able to paint beautiful tapestries from words and music.”

Prepare yourself for a unique and intimate evening, not unlike the 70's coffeehouses and speakeasy's. You will be up close and personal with a world class act that has played big festivals like Lollapalooza and SxSW and opened for artists like Maria McKee and David Duchovny (X-files, Californication). It is in this kind of setting where she can casually joke and communicate with the audience that her strength as a performer shines the most.

"Swedish folk singer, songwriter, and guitarist Sofia Talvik has been making fine albums for many years now, but this self-produced latest entry may be her best to date. Her angelic vocals, which sound redolent of early Marianne Faithfull, remain a major asset, as are her original songs, which combine lilting melodies with frequently profound lyrics. Too few artists today offer protest material, but Talvik seems to have picked up the mantle from singer/songwriters like Joan Baez, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Pete Seeger.” - Americana Highways

TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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Our first 7:30 start time of the year. 

Mixing up an unlikely concoction of vintage rock & roll and outlaw country, Cole Diamond is, depending on when you ask, either the stage name for singer/songwriter Ryan Otte or the collective handle for Otte and his Band. For years Otte spent most weekends behind a drum kit playing with too many bands to list. The idea for Cole Diamond came about as a way for Otte to step out from behind the drums and try his hand at the front of the stage. In the years since “Cole Diamond” was conceived he has released two EPs, a string of singles, received airplay on 89.3 The Current, and opened for national acts such as Jenny Don't & The Spurs, Corb Lund and The Wilder Blue. Drawing on influences that range from Waylon and Willie to Brooks & Dunn, Cole Diamond delivers a modern take on a classic sound.

"It is old school outlaw music of the 1980s – think Waylon Jennings or Leon Russell. I loved it; reminds me of family road trips with my dad. It’s definitely worth a listen." 
- Mostly MN Music 

"I Challenge you to find a purer strain on Honky Tonk in the Twin Cities."
- Adventures in Americana

"Best country band we ever had. So much fun." - Shirley

TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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Sponsored by The Northwoods Humane Society benefitting the "Help Raise the Woof" project to improve the housing area for the dogs in our care.

From the powerful guitar duel in “Hotel California” to the shimmering harmonies of “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” Heartache Tonight delivers a true Eagles concert experience. With meticulous attention to every detail, Heartache Tonight brings together music from all eras and incarnations of this huge rock powerhouse that produced hits over four decades.

A Heartache Tonight concert features one unforgettable hit song after another from one of the greatest rock bands of all time, performed by incredible musicians with perfection and passion.

The six multi-talented members of Heartache Tonight have shared stages with some of the biggest names in rock, including Jimmy Buffett, Joe Cocker, Eddie Money and the Doobie Brothers, and have played festivals and performing arts centers across the country - Taste Of Chicago, Ravinia Festival and Wrigley Field to name just a few.

A Heartache Tonight performance is filled with moments designed to thrill classic rock fans: the soaring a cappella harmonies of “Seven Bridges Road,” the snarling guitars of “Life In The Fast Lane,” the anthemic country rock of “Take It Easy,” and the beautifully evocative “Heart Of The Matter.”

Close your eyes and you’ll swear you’re hearing the real thing

TICKETS: $35 advance, $40 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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If you missed her surprise gig last summer, you missed a lot. Even though she was part of a Mary Mack Northstar Comedy Hour, she left an indelible mark on the audience. Led by her powerful vocals, her seven-piece band brings audiences to their feet with driving horns and drums.

The Minneapolis-based singer songwriter weaves elements of funk, soul, pop, rock and country into her sound. Mae and her bandmates leave it all on the stage. Their high-energy show creates a powerful connection with the audience.

Simpson has opened for acts including Dermot Kennedy, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Robert Clay, Ike Reilly, Langhorn Slim, RubbleBucket, and Pert Near Sandstone. She has performed multiple times on the iconic First Avenue main room, The Fillmore in Minneapolis, the Basilica Block Party, Live On King Street in Madison, Wisconsin, and the Blue Ox Music Festival. If you are a fan of artists like Alabama Shakes, Lake Street Dive and Bruce Springsteen, Mae Simpson is right up your alley. 

“It was a set that made you glad you were there, so you can tell everyone when Mae Simpson Music are huge, that you saw them “when.” -Richard Dollarhide of Music in Minnesota 

TICKETS: $30 advance, $35 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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Featured performers: Michael Monroe Vocals/Acoustic Guitar, Tony Axtell Bass/Vocals, Dan Thayer Electric Guitar, Michael Pilhofer Drums/Vocals.

“Minnesota’s acoustic music master” (Jon Bream, Star Tribune) and Emmy Award-winning acoustic tunesmith, Michael Monroe, presents an evening of favorite tunes by folk/pop singer-songwriter James Taylor. “You’ve Got A Friend” is the first song Monroe sang professionally in ’72 at Asbury Park in NJ for 4,000 attending the music fest.  Expect to hear the best of James Taylor with songs like “Fire & Rain,” “Shower The People,” “Carolina On My Mind,” “Traffic Jam,” “September Grass,” “Terra Nova,” “Secret of Life,” “Blossom,” “Sunny Skies,” “Sweet Baby James,”  “October Road” and of course, “You’ve Got A Friend.” Taylor has always been a huge inspiration to Michael and a perfect fit for The Park Center. 

From vinyl to digital, Monroe is celebrating his 50th year performing acoustic music for his profession. He plays hand-crafted Seaton guitars made of 200 year-old reclaimed wood from the bottom of Lake Superior. His rich vocals and crystal/bamboo flutes showcase his signature mellifluous sound. 

TICKETS: $35 advance, $40 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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THE WORLD FAMOUS GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA®
Glenn Miller launched his second band – the one that lives on today – in March of 1938 and The Glenn Miller Orchestra has been a “hit” ever since.

The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all dance bandleaders back in the Swing Era ofthe 1930’s and 40’s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts and the drawing power at theaters, hotels and dance pavilion, built and sustained the momentum of popularity.

Today, the 18 member ensemble continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements both from the civilian band and the AAFB libraries. Additionally, it also plays some more modern selections arranged and performed in the Miller style and sound.

TICKETS: $35 advance, $40 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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MoeDeLL is an American singer-songwriter. His guitar picking style, poetic lyrics, and unique voice are the foundation. His foot stomping, down home melodies, tell tales from light to dark and from silliness to the endearing.

MoeDeLL grew up in southern Virginia, and it’s apparent in his songs, with country, bluegrass, and old-time music influencing his sound and storytelling.

Over the years, the Country Americana powerhouse has performed his "down home music" for crowds of every size. Back when he first started making music for a living, MoeDeLL received a sage piece of advice: "Play the same in front of 5 people as you would in front of 5000." 

Nominated for Songwriter of the Year and Americana Artist of the Year, for the 2020 and 2021 Midwest Country Music Association Awards.

TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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Prudence Johnson and Dan Chouinard return to The Park Center for an evening devoted to the music of George and Ira Gershwin. Here, they will be joined by jazz violinist Randy Sabien. A special highlight will be Chouinard’s performance of “Rhapsody in Blue” marking the 101st anniversary of Gershwin’s iconic masterpiece.

Here, this trio of veteran musicians pays tender homage to the Gershwin brothers with a dazzling collection of songs that trace their brilliant career together, from 1920s Broadway to Porgy and Bess at Carnegie Hall and on to Hollywood.

For three decades, singer Prudence Johnson and pianist Dan Chouinard have enjoyed a musical friendship. Further, both are veterans of National Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion.

TICKETS: $30 advance, $35 door and $5 students (17 and under)

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