Holy Rocka Rollaz, Live at Coon Rapids Dam, Coon Rapids, MN- 7/9/26

The Holy Rocka Rollaz
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
Coon Rapids, MN
July 9th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS548)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

-Thanks to The Holy Rocka Rollaz for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://holyrockarollaz.com

1. Intro
2. Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran cover)
3. Peggy Sue (Buddy Holly cover)
4. Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins cover)
5. Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash cover)
6. Get Rhythm (Johnny Cash cover)
7. Tennessee Flat Top Box (Johnny Cash cover)
8. I Fall to Pieces (Patsy Cline cover)
9. Keep on the Sunny Side (The Carter Family cover)
10. Maybellene (Chuck Berry cover)
11. Not Fade Away (The Crickets cover)
12. Uranium Rock (Warren Smith cover)
13. Wake Up, Little Susie (Boudleaux Bryant cover)
14. Bye Bye Love (Boudleaux Bryant cover)
15. All I Have to Do Is Dream (Boudleaux Bryant cover)
16. Sleep Walk (Santo & Johnny cover)
17. We Belong Together (Robert & Johnny cover)
18. That'll Be the Day (The Crickets cover)
19. Maybe Baby (The Crickets cover)
20. All My Love (Oh Boy) (Sonny West cover)
21. Rumble (Link Wray & His Raymen cover)
22. Hot Rod Man (Tex Rubinowitz cover)
23. Blue Moon of Kentucky (Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys cover)
24. All Over Again (Johnny Cash cover)
25. Party Doll (Buddy Knox cover)
26. Rave On! (Sonny West cover)
27. King of the Road (Roger Miller cover)
28. Crazy (Willie Nelson cover)
29. Rock Around the Clock (Sonny Dae and His Knights cover)
30. Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry cover)

Mark Flora- Vocals, Guitar
Lisa Flora- Vocals, Bass
Noah Levy- Drums

Archive.org / Google Drive

The Holy Rocka Rollaz are known throughout the Upper Midwest for recreating the energy and sound of early rock and roll. The Minneapolis-area trio performs classics from the 1950s and early 1960s, featuring music made famous by artists including Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, and other pioneers who helped define the genre. Their energetic performances have made them a regular attraction at festivals, community celebrations, and performing arts venues throughout Minnesota.

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Tapers notes: None.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

The Rockin' Hep Cats, Live at Soldier's Field, Rochester, MN- 6/26/26

The Rockin' Hep Cats
Soldier’s Field
Rochester, MN
June 26th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS547)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

-Thanks to The Rockin' Hep Cats for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.facebook.com/p/Rockin-Hep-Cats-100063893031645/

Set 1

1. Intro
2. Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash cover)
3. Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins cover)
4. One Cup of Coffee and a Cigarette (Glen Glenn cover)
5. Peggy Sue (Buddy Holly cover)
6. Chantilly Lace (The Big Bopper cover)
7. A Teenager in Love (Dion & The Belmonts cover)
8. Heartbreak Hotel (Elvis Presley cover)
9. The Twist (Hank Ballard and the Midnighters cover)
10. Happy Birthday to You (Mildred J. Hill & Patty Hill cover)
11. Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran cover)
12. Honey Don't (Carl Perkins cover)
13. Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry cover)
14. Blue Moon of Kentucky (Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys cover)
15. Jambalaya (On the Bayou) (Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys cover)
16. The Walk (Jimmy McCracklin cover)
17. Surfin' U.S.A. (The Beach Boys cover)
18. Runaway (Del Shannon cover)
19. Last Kiss (Wayne Cochran cover)
20. Polk Salad Annie (Tony Joe White cover)
21. I Was the One (Elvis Presley cover) > Hound Dog (Big Mama Thornton cover)

Set 2

1. Intro
2. Rock Around the Clock (Sonny Dae and His Knights cover)
3. C'mon Everybody (Eddie Cochran cover)
4. Great Balls of Fire (Otis Blackwell cover)
5. I Got Stripes (Johnny Cash cover)
6. I Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles cover)
7. Runaround Sue (Dion cover)
8. Rock This Town (Stray Cats cover)
9. Surfin' Bird (The Trashmen cover)
10. Long Tall Sally (Little Richard cover)
11. When the Saints Go Marching In (Trad.)
12. Flyin' Saucers Rock & Roll (Billy Lee Riley and His Little Green Men cover)

Coltan Smisek- Vocals, Guitar
Ben Owen- Guitar
Todd Owen- Bass
Eric Amundrud- Drums

Archive.org / Google Drive

The Rockin' Hep Cats are an authentic tribute band that specializes in the American roots music of R&B, Rockabilly, and Country & Western. Step back in time to the mid to late 1950's and discover the history of what a Rock N Roll Concert was like! From Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash, from Chuck Berry to Eddie Cochran to the many other Rock N Rollers, you get a wide variety of musical stylings with the Rockin' Hep Cats! Fun for the whole family, the Hep Cats were founded in 2019 and have been playing Fairs, Festivals, Parties, and many other occasions since then. They have played across Southern MN and into IA and WI and are only expanding their reach! The band consists of Frontman and Rhythm Guitar player Coltan Smisek, Bass from Todd Owen, Lead Guitar from Ben Owen and Drums from Eric Amundrud.

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Tapers notes: Part of Rochesterfest. It's always fun to see these guys, both as friends and as a band. As always, Colton and the guys put on a high energy show that got people up and dancing all night. Sound quality is excellent, no real flaws here.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Femmelectric, Live at Soldier's Field, Rochester, MN- 6/26/26

Femmelectric
Soldier’s Field
Rochester, MN
June 26th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS546)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

-Thanks to Femmelectric for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.femmelectricband.com

1. Intro
2. A Hazy Shade of Winter (Simon & Garfunkel cover)
3. Heart of Glass (Blondie cover)
4. Vacation (Go‐Go’s cover)
5. Walk Like an Egyptian (The Bangles cover)
6. Cruel Summer (Bananarama cover)
7. Would I Lie to You? (Eurythmics cover)
8. We Got the Beat (Go‐Go’s cover)
9. Venus (Shocking Blue cover)
10. Roam (The B‐52s cover)
11. Manic Monday (Prince cover)
12. I Want Candy (The Strangeloves cover)
13. Kids in America (Kim Wilde cover)
14. Head Over Heels (Go‐Go’s cover)
15. Neutron Dance (The Pointer Sisters cover)
16. Groove Is in the Heart (Deee‐Lite cover)
17. My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) (En Vogue cover)
18. Lovefool (The Cardigans cover)
19. The Sign (Ace of Base cover)
20. Whatta Man (Salt‐N‐Pepa cover)
21. Kiss Me (Sixpence None the Richer cover)
22. Celebrity Skin (Hole cover)
23. Waterfalls (TLC cover)
24. Shoop (Salt‐N‐Pepa cover)
25. Unwritten (Natasha Bedingfield cover)
26. Connection (Elastica cover)
27. Wannabe (Spice Girls cover)
28. No Scrubs (TLC cover)
29. Hold On (Wilson Phillips cover)
30. Free Your Mind (En Vogue cover)
31. Spice Up Your Life (Spice Girls cover)

Doll- Vocals, Meinl Percussion, Tambourine
Ginger- Vocals
Tuney- Vocals, Slide Whistle, Tambourine, Twist Shaker
Roller- Guitar
Doc- Bass
Kiki- Keyboards
Menards- Drums

Archive.org / Google Drive

Rochester, it's time to Feel the Surge! Femmelectric is bringing an electrifying night of female-powered hits to Rochesterfest on Thursday, June 26!

From pop to rock, indie to RnB, we'll be celebrating the incredible women who shaped the soundtrack of the 80s and 90s. Expect powerhouse vocals, killer harmonies, and all the songs you forgot you loved—and the ones you still blast in the car. Whether you're reliving your favorite concert memories or discovering your next anthem, Femmelectric is ready to light up Rochesterfest!

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Tapers notes: Part of Rochesterfest. I had never heard of this band before this show, but they were on just before one of the main bands I came to see, so I figured why not get there early and check them out. They are a really fun band, I knew some of these songs, some I was semi familiar with, and some were completely unknown to me. But, they put on a great show, so even if I didn't know all the music, I had a fun time. Sound quality is great, I was able to get the same spot as the day before, so no real flaws.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Becky Schlegel, Live at Soldier's Field, Rochester, MN- 6/25/26

Becky Schlegel
Soldier’s Field
Rochester, MN
June 25th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS545)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

-Thanks to Becky for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.beckyschlegel.com

Set 1

1. Intro
2. Gone Like the Wind
3. Sad Songs on the Radio
4. So Embarrassing
5. Come on Over to Saint Paul (The Buck-Fifty Boys cover)
6. Nothing to Say to You
7. Quincy
8. Pancake
9. Never Mention Your Name
10. Tennessee Sunrise
11. Turn to Seed
12. Lifeboat

Set 2

1. Laramie
2. Love Song #5
3. Out Where the Wildflowers Still Bloom
4. Swingin Party (The Replacements cover)
5. ?
6. ?
7. Climbing High

Clover and the Bee:

Becky Schlegel- Vocals, Guitar
Anthony Ihrig- Banjo, Vocals
Eric Christopher- Violin, Mandolin, Vocals
Kevin Rowe- Bass, Vocals

Set 3

1. Intro
2. All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down (The Mavericks cover)
3. The Fireman (George Strait cover)
4. Whiskey River (Johnny Bush cover)
5. Tulsa Time (Danny Flowers cover)
6. I Ain't Living Long Like This (Rodney Crowell cover)
7. Jambalaya (On the Bayou) (Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys cover)
8. Nothing's News (Clint Black cover)
9. Make-Up and Faded Blue Jeans (Merle Haggard cover)
10. Hard Livin' (Keith Whitley cover)
11. Doin' My Time (Jimmie Skinner cover)
12. Me and Bobby McGee (Kris Kristofferson cover)
13. Good Hearted Woman (Waylon Jennings cover)
14. Fast as You (Dwight Yoakam cover)
15. You Never Can Tell (Chuck Berry cover)
16. Unwound (George Strait cover)
17. Looking at the World Through a Windshield (Del Reeves cover)
18. Workin' Man Blues (Merle Haggard cover)
19. In My Dreams (Emmylou Harris cover)
20. Much Too Young (to Feel This Damn Old) (Garth Brooks cover)
21. Ramblin' Fever (Merle Haggard cover)
22. Brand New Man (Brooks & Dunn cover)
23. Dixieland Delight (Alabama cover)
24. Lonesome, On'ry and Mean (Steve Young cover)
25. Neon Moon (Brooks & Dunn cover)
26. Fishin' in the Dark (Ed Bruce cover)
27. Copperhead Road (Steve Earle cover)
28. Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver cover)

Becky Schlegel- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Travis Nemechek- Vocals, Guitar
Heath Loy- Banjo, Vocals
Todd Owen- Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals
Eric Amundrud- Drums
Rick Horsman- Pedal Steel

Archive.org / Google Drive

She’s back! After Mother Nature dropped 5 inches of rain and washed out her 2025 show, we’re thrilled to announce that the Becky Schlegel Band is returning to Rochesterfest! Becky’s heartfelt vocals, Americana sound, and loyal fan base make her a favorite across the region—and we’re so excited to finally welcome her to the 2026 stage! Bring your friends, lawn chairs, and good vibes...and let’s give Becky the sunny evening she deserves!

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Tapers notes: Part of Rochesterfest. Becky Schlegel has fast become one of my favorites to see, with any of the bands she plays with. This show was a mix, the first 2 sets were as Clover and the Bee, a more bluegrass style project that Becky and friends started recently. The 3rd set was the honky tonk band, which leans more country as the setlist shows. Both were fantastic, Becky has great range when it comes to the types of music she can play. Both bands here are super talented, combining some of the best musicians on their respective instruments in the area. Sound is great, I had the perfect position for recording, and there are very few flaws to speak of. This was the first of 2 days of music I recorded at Rochesterfest, there were 2 bands that played the following day that I recorded as well.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Becky Kapell, Live at Gardens of Castle Rock, Northfield, MN- 6/24/26

Becky Kapell & The Fat 6
Gardens of Castle Rock
Northfield, MN
June 24th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS544)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

-Thanks to Becky for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://beckykapell.com/

Set 1

1. Intro
2. Capable Man
3. Got Burned
4. Spend My Time
5. How 'Bout You
6. Curse of the Wild Weed Flower (Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton cover)
7. In It to Win It
8. ?
9. ?
10. Say Goodbye
11. I Know an Ending When It Comes (Merle Haggard cover)
12. That Certain Ache
13. Learning the Game (Buddy Holly cover)

Set 2

1. Intro
2. Stronger Everyday
3. Sumpin' Sumpin'
4. Hungry Dog
5. All I Need Is You (Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton cover)
6. Idle Down
7. Just Two Chords
8. Different Drum (Michael Nesmith cover)
9. Love Me (Willy and Ruth cover)
10. Such a Fool
11. I Don't Know
12. After the Ball (Johnny Cash cover)

Becky Kappel- Vocals, Guitar
Paul Bergen- Guitar
Joe Savage- Pedal Steel
Scott McPherson- Drums
Nick Salisbury- Bass

Archive.org / Google Drive

Late-blooming Minnesota singer-songwriter Becky Kapell writes gritty, no-nonsense songs that come from the crossroads of old-time rock and roll and country. Working with her all-star band The Fat 6, Kapell has quickly become a fixture in the Twin Cities music scene, sharing the stage with some of Americana’s biggest acts.

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Tapers notes: None.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Josie Sanken, Live at Library Square Park, Hutchinson, MN- 6/5/26

Josie Sanken
Library Square Park
Hutchinson, MN
June 5th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS543)

Lineage: SBD > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Zoom H4Essential Internals

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

-Thanks as always to Josie for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.facebook.com/JSANKENMUSIC/

Set 1

1. I Will Wait (Mumford & Sons cover)
2. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) (Whitney Houston cover)
3. Automatic (Miranda Lambert cover)
4. Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver cover)
5. I'll Fly Away (Rev. J.M. Gates cover)
6. Ring of Fire (Merle Kilgore cover)
7. Rose Garden (Joe South cover)
8. Stand by Me (Ben E. King cover)
9. What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong cover)
10. Leaving on a Jet Plane (John Denver cover)
11. I'm Yours (Jason Mraz cover)
12. Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan cover)
13. Harper Valley P.T.A. (Tom T. Hall cover)
14. We Danced Anyway (Deana Carter cover)
15. Drift Away (Mentor Williams cover)

Set 2

1. No One Else on Earth (Wynonna Judd cover)
2. What I Like About You (The Romantics cover)
3. Heads Carolina, Tails California (Jo Dee Messina cover)
4. When the Stars Go Blue (Ryan Adams cover)
5. My Jesus (Anne Wilson cover)
6. Sweet Child o' Mine (Guns N’ Roses cover)
7. Stuck Like Glue (Sugarland cover)
8. Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days) (The Judds cover)
9. Radioactive (Imagine Dragons cover)
10. Wagon Wheel (Bob Dylan cover)

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: Part of Hutchinson Dairy Days. This was Josie's first show back after having a baby in February, and the first time I had seen her since December, so I was looking forward to this one for sure. Josie plays here every year, and it's kind of been the kickoff to summer for me the last few years. In fact, the day after this show I left for Oregon for two weeks, so it was good to get some good music in before the journey. Sound here is good, Josie's guitar gets a little distorted as the show goes on, I'm guessing her battery was dying, so the last few songs are marred by that unfortunately. But, it was a fun show, Josie's voice sounded great as always, and it was like she never missed a beat even though she hadn't played in about 6 months.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"

Erik Koskinen, Live at Guy Waymore's Music Emporium, Grey Eagle, MN- 5/30/26

Erik Koskinen
Guy Waymore's Music Emporium
Grey Eagle, MN
May 30th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS542)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float)

-Feel free to remaster, share freely anywhere else, or convert to MP3. Please don't sell it or profit from it in any way. If you enjoy this show, support the artist by buying/streaming their music, attending a show or buying merch.

-Thanks as always to Erik for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.erikkoskinen.com

Set 1

1. Intro
2. Devil's Blues
3. Long Drive
4. Red Dress Girl
5. Treat Me So Bad
6. Pocket Full of Money
7. Both of Me
8. Pony to Ride
9. It Won’t Be Long
10. Blood and Money

Set 2

1. The Unemployment Line
2. Big Plane
3. Free Money
4. Will You Feel My Love
5. Hello From the Family
6. First Time in Years
7. Six Pack of Beer and a Pack of Cigarettes
8. Gun
9. Cruising Paradise the Long Way Around
10. 4th of July

Erik Koskinen- Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Josh Gravelin- Bass Guitar
Richard Medek- Drums

Archive.org / Google Drive

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Tapers notes: I've only seen Erik as a 3 piece band once before, and it definitely has a different sound. Not bad, not better, just different. It seems like it allows the band to play some songs they don't usually play, as we were treated to a few rarities, and a couple new songs (to me at leaast), "It Won't Be Long" and "Hello From the Family". I would assume there is a new album in the works and these will be on it, they sounded great. Sound quality is excellent, it's always easy to get great sound at this venue.

"Got a mind to ramble, got a mind to roam
I'm travelin' light and I'm slow coming home"