Wesley Stace a.k.a. John Wesley Harding

The Hook and Ladder Theater 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis

Wesley Stace is a man with a dual creative personality. An acclaimed novelist and songwriter, he’s earned an international following under the stage name, John Wesley Harding. During his tenures at Sire, Rhino and Hollywood Records, he released a robust 17 album catalogue that ranged from traditional folk to full-on-pop. His most recent album was recorded in Minneapolis at Ed Ackerson’s legendary Flowers Studio (MPLS), in collaboration with alt-country heroes The Jayhawks, Stace's musical versatility ranges from traditional folk to full-on pop and has won over audiences and critics alike.

$20 – $25

Todd Sheaffer (of Railroad Earth)

Hook and Ladder Mission Room 3010 Minnehaha, Minneapolis

Esteemed songwriter and Railroad Earth front man, Todd Sheaffer, hits the road with Colorado songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chris Thompson of CORAL CREEK. These intimate shows feature the songs that have made Railroad Earth one of the hottest tickets on the Newgrass and Jamband festival circuit, presented by Sheaffer in a solo format with instrumental accompaniment by Thompson on guitar & bass. The show includes two sets of original music, with Thompson kicking off the evening followed by Sheaffer performing solo and with accompaniment.

$30 – $35