The big tent that has been at the North House Folk School for 13 years will be going up soon to house three great nights of music during Unplugged. Above: For the last three years, West Virginia Public Radio’s Mountain Stage has been part of the event. The Mountain Stage banner will be back again this year on Thursday and Friday night.
During the 13th anniversary of Unplugged, North House Folk School will present three days of craft making, three nights of music, and more than 12 performers on North House’s harbor-side Lake Superior campus in Grand Marais. Unplugged XIII takes place from Sept. 11 – 14. Tickets are now on sale.
For the fourth year, West Virginia Public Radio’s Mountain Stage Radio Show, which is broadcast nationally, will feature live concerts on Thursday and Friday nights. During the weekend, Unplugged will feature these artists and more: David Wax Museum, Dan Wilson, Chris Smither, Tony Trischka’s Great Big World, The Don Juans (featuring Don Henry and Jon Vezner), David Lindley, Pert Near Sandstone, Carrie Newcomer, Jeff Gilkinson, Judith Owen, and Bill Miller. Saturday evening’s show will be hosted by Minnesota native, founder, and Grammy award-winner, Jon Vezner, whose songs have been recorded by John Mellencamp and Martina McBride.
Weekend events include more than a dozen course offerings from North House Folk School ranging in length from two hours to multiple days. On Saturday, swing your partners to live music during a called contra/square dance. Saturday also features the chance to join fellow musicians on the commons.
Left: The BoDeans were one of the featured acts in 2013. Visit events on the North House Folk School website (www.northhouse.org) to see this year’s line-up.
No need to worry about getting thirsty. Fulton Beer, a Minneapolis craft brewery with direct ties to the North Shore, will be on campus to teach and taste. You can also learn about craft and music with expert public speakers at this year’s event.
For more information about Unplugged XIII or ticket availability, call the North House at (888) 387- 9762.
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