Becky & The 48's, Live at Rec Park, Milaca, MN- 7/24/26 (Late Set)

Becky & The 48's (Late Set)
Rec Park
Milaca, MN
July 24th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS573)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

-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.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.beckyschlegel.com
https://thehigh48s.com

1. Intro
2. Gone Like the Wind
3. Colorado Line
4. Mama Tried (Merle Haggard cover)
5. Today I Started Loving You Again (Merle Haggard cover)
6. Rewriting My Memories
7. Bluegrass Pickin' Man
8. Act Naturally (Johnny Russell cover)
9. Sad Songs on the Radio
10. Little Bird of Heaven (Martha Scanlan cover)
11. California (The Minor Planets cover)
12. Not Coming Home
13. Ole Slew-Foot (Johnny Horton cover)
14. Red Leaf
15. Cheyenne
16. Outro

Becky Schlegel- Vocals, Guitar
Clint Birtzer- Guitar, Vocals
Anthony Ihrig- Banjo
Eric Christopher- Mandolin, Fiddle
Rich Casey- Bass

Archive.org / Google Drive

The High 48s team-up with acclaimed Minnesota singer and songwriter Becky Schlegel, combining their high-energy modern bluegrass sound with Schlegel’s soulful singing and her sophisticated take on three-chords-and-the-truth country songwriting.

“We were Becky fans long before we started the band, but it took us a few years to work up the courage to ask if she had any songs for us,” said the 48s’ fiddler and mandolinist, Eric Christopher. And as it turned out, she did have some songs. Lots of them. The 48s recorded Becky Schlegel’s “Baltimore and Ohio,” which she penned with Nashville songwriter Craig Market, for their 2014 release Great Northern Railroad, and “Christmas Every Day” for 2016’s Holidays with the High 48s.

But each time they picked a song for the record, there were many more gems left on the cutting room floor — not enough room on the album. According to Christopher, “That was our first inkling that there might be more to this collaboration than borrowing a song every couple of years.” So, in the summer of 2023, Becky and the 48s released “Laramie,” their first collaborative single. “Laramie,” a Becky Schlegel original, tells a story of lost love set against the windswept plains of eastern Wyoming. It features Becky on guitar and lead vocals and the multi-talented Kenny Wilson on pedal steel guitar.

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Tapers notes: Recording 9 of 9 from Recfest 2026. This closes out RecFest 2026 for me, I did not come back for Sunday. I would have liked to, but I was pretty burnt out due to the previous weekend of shows, and thankfully most of the bands I was interested in played on Saturday, so it worked out ok. Becky Schlegel has become of my favorites...I had seen her in previous years, but really became a super fan of her in 2026, and consider her a friend at this point. It's always a bonus when musicians you admire end up being really good people as well, as is the case with Becky. Looking forward to seeing her at Douglas Saloon again for her winter residency, those shows are always a fun time.

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

Roe Family Singers, Live at Rec Park, Milaca, MN- 7/24/26 (Late Set)

Roe Family Singers (Late Set)
Rec Park
Milaca, MN
July 24th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS572)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

-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.

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https://www.roefamilysingers.com/

1. Intro
2. Jack Malone
3. Little Trouble
4. Don't Worry About the Rich Man
5. Looking at the World Through a Windshield (Del Reeves cover)
6. Hold the Woodpile Down (Trad.)
7. Calendar Year
8. I Don't Want to Be Forgot
9. You Be the Melody
10. Ashland Breakdown (Bill Monroe cover)
11. That's How I Got to Memphis (Tom T. Hall cover)
12. Wasted Words (Ray Price cover)
13. The Rolling Green
14. Wash My Tears Away
15. Bedtime in Boogie Town
16. Outro

Kim Roe- Vocals, Banjo, Washboard, Kazoo
Quillan Roe- Vocals, Banjo
David Robinson- Guitar, Vocals
Jake Johnson- Fiddle
Pat Loftus- Bass
Dave Gustafson- Mandolin
Adam Wirtzfeld- Saw

Archive.org / Google Drive

Bonfire Music Group recording artists the Roe Family Singers are a Good-Time, Old-Time Hillbilly band from the tiny community of Kirkwood Hollow, MN. Led by wife & husband Kim and Quillan Roe, the band marries old-time sounds from barn-dances, fiddle pulls, and county fairs with the rock & roll passion of youth.

The Roe Family Singers mix original music and contemporary takes on old-time, traditional, and gospel tunes into one roiling & rollicking river of fresh yet familiar American music. Every performance raises a ruckus.

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Tapers notes: Recording 8 of 9 from Recfest 2026.

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

FlattGrass Revival, Live at Rec Park, Milaca, MN- 7/24/26 (Late Set)

FlattGrass Revival (Late Set)
Rec Park
Milaca, MN
July 24th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS571)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

-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.

More pictures here: Link

https://milacarecfest.com/flattgrass-revival

1. Intro
2. Walkin' Down the Road (The Ozark Mountain Daredevils cover)
3. Stone Walls (Three Tall Pines cover)
4. Fly Away Home (The Ozark Mountain Daredevils cover)
5. ?
6. I Still Miss Someone (Johnny Cash cover)
7. Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver) (Merle Haggard cover)
8. Seven Bridges Road (Steve Young cover)
9. Praise Him
10. Sing Me Back Home (Merle Haggard cover)
11. Way Downtown (Trad.)
12. Rank Stranger (The Stanley Brothers cover)
13. Rawhide (Frankie Laine cover)
14. Can't You See (The Marshall Tucker Band cover)

Todd Moser- Vocals, Bass
Kimberly Moser- Vocals, Mandolin
Tom Furrer- Vocals, Guitar
Jill Furrer- Vocals, Fiddle

Archive.org / Google Drive

Flattgrass Revival is a Minnesota bluegrass band rooted in the four bandmate’s mutual love of traditional Bluegrass and Gospel music. The group’s “spot-on” harmonies enhance each rendition of songs from various Americana favorites, in addition to several soulful original tunes.

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Tapers notes: Recording 7 of 9 from Recfest 2026.

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

Cajun Crawfish Hotdish, Live at Rec Park, Milaca, MN- 7/24/26 (Late Set)

Cajun Crawfish Hotdish (Late Set)
Rec Park
Milaca, MN
July 24th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS570)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

-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.

More pictures here: Link

https://sites.google.com/view/cajuncrawfishhotdish

1. Intro
2. ?
3. La Valse de Cherokee (The Cherokee Waltz) (Shirley Bergeron cover)
4. La Blues de Port Arthur (Port Arthur Blues) (Trad.)
5. Eunice Waltz (J. D. Miller cover)
6. Evangeline Special (Trad.)
7. La Valse du Soleil Couchant (The Sunset Waltz) (Trad.)
8. ?
9. ?
10. Quelle Étoile (Which Star) (Shirley Bergeron cover)
11. En Bas Du Chêne Vert (Under a Green Oak Tree) (D. L. Menard cover)
12. ?
13. The Patassa Two-Step (Trad.)
14. Diggy Liggy Lo (J. D. Miller cover)
15. Outro

Marie Stier- Fiddle
Gary Powell- Fiddle, Vocals
Shawn Glidden- Accordion
Maureen Mullen- Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Doug Lohman- Bass
Shelly Siegel- Snare Drum, Triangle, Vocals

Archive.org / Google Drive

Cajun Crawfish Hotdish is a Minnesota-based band that plays traditional Cajun music from Southwest Louisiana, including two-steps and waltzes. The group features musicians Shelly Siegel (fiddle/snare/vocals), Doug Lohman (bass/vocals), Shawn Glidden (accordion), and Gary Powell (fiddle/vocals). They are known for performing at venues like City House in St. Paul.

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Tapers notes: Recording 6 of 9 from Recfest 2026.

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

Becky & The 48's, Live at Rec Park, Milaca, MN- 7/24/26 (Early Set)

Becky & The 48's (Early Set)
Rec Park
Milaca, MN
July 24th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS569)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

-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 Becky and The High 48's for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.beckyschlegel.com
https://thehigh48s.com

1. Intro
2. Drifter Like Me
3. Crocodile Man
4. So Embarrassing
5. Have a Feast Here Tonight (Rabbit in a Log) (Trad.)
6. I've Got a Tiger by the Tail (Buck Owens and His Buckaroos cover)
7. It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels (Kitty Wells cover)
8. Great Northern Railroad
9. Laramie
10. Leaving (James King cover)
11. Cluck Old Hen (Trad.) > Rocky Island (Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys cover)
12. Outro

Becky Schlegel- Vocals, Guitar
Clint Birtzer- Guitar, Vocals
Anthony Ihrig- Banjo
Eric Christopher- Mandolin, Fiddle
Rich Casey- Bass

Archive.org / Google Drive

The High 48s team-up with acclaimed Minnesota singer and songwriter Becky Schlegel, combining their high-energy modern bluegrass sound with Schlegel’s soulful singing and her sophisticated take on three-chords-and-the-truth country songwriting.

“We were Becky fans long before we started the band, but it took us a few years to work up the courage to ask if she had any songs for us,” said the 48s’ fiddler and mandolinist, Eric Christopher. And as it turned out, she did have some songs. Lots of them. The 48s recorded Becky Schlegel’s “Baltimore and Ohio,” which she penned with Nashville songwriter Craig Market, for their 2014 release Great Northern Railroad, and “Christmas Every Day” for 2016’s Holidays with the High 48s.

But each time they picked a song for the record, there were many more gems left on the cutting room floor — not enough room on the album. According to Christopher, “That was our first inkling that there might be more to this collaboration than borrowing a song every couple of years.” So, in the summer of 2023, Becky and the 48s released “Laramie,” their first collaborative single. “Laramie,” a Becky Schlegel original, tells a story of lost love set against the windswept plains of eastern Wyoming. It features Becky on guitar and lead vocals and the multi-talented Kenny Wilson on pedal steel guitar.

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Tapers notes: Recording 5 of 9 from Recfest 2026. It's always great to see Becky and The High 48's, they compliment each other's sound perfectly. This was the first of their two sets, this one was a bit shorter as there was a ceremony honoring the founder of RecFest in between sets. But, they would come back later in the day and close out the night with a longer set.

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

Roe Family Singers, Live at Rec Park, Milaca, MN- 7/24/26 (Early Set)

Roe Family Singers (Early Set)
Rec Park
Milaca, MN
July 24th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS568)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

-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.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.roefamilysingers.com

1. Intro
2. ?
3. What Did He Say?
4. The Road Is Rocky
5. Tennessee Border (Jimmy Work cover)
6. Life in Prison (Merle Haggard cover)
7. Got to Move On
8. Loretta Lynn Blues
9. The Wind's Sad Refrain
10. Old Joe
11. Sangaree (Trad.)
12. Silver Wings (Merle Haggard cover)
13. O Young Lovers
14. It Takes a Long Long Train With a Red Caboose (To Carry My Blues Away) (Peggy Lee cover)
15. One of These Days

Kim Roe- Vocals, Banjo, Washboard, Kazoo
Quillan Roe- Vocals, Banjo
David Robinson- Guitar, Vocals
Jake Johnson- Fiddle
Pat Loftus- Bass
Dave Gustafson- Mandolin
Adam Wirtzfeld- Saw

Archive.org / Google Drive

Bonfire Music Group recording artists the Roe Family Singers are a Good-Time, Old-Time Hillbilly band from the tiny community of Kirkwood Hollow, MN. Led by wife & husband Kim and Quillan Roe, the band marries old-time sounds from barn-dances, fiddle pulls, and county fairs with the rock & roll passion of youth.

The Roe Family Singers mix original music and contemporary takes on old-time, traditional, and gospel tunes into one roiling & rollicking river of fresh yet familiar American music. Every performance raises a ruckus.

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Tapers notes: Recording 4 of 9 from Recfest 2026.

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

Cajun Crawfish Hotdish, Live at Rec Park, Milaca, MN- 7/24/26 (Early Set)

Cajun Crawfish Hotdish (Early Set)
Rec Park
Milaca, MN
July 24th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS567)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

-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.

More pictures here: Link

https://sites.google.com/view/cajuncrawfishhotdish

1. Intro
2. ?
3. J'ai passé devant ta porte (I Passed in Front of Your Door) (Cleoma Breaux cover)
4. Mamou Two-Step (Trad.)
5. The Kaplan Waltz (Trad.)
6. ?
7. ?
8. Lacassine Special (Trad.)
9. In the Pines (Trad.)
10. ?
11. ?
12. O.S.T. Special (Trad.)
13. Chère Bébé Creole (Trad.)
14. ?

Marie Stier- Fiddle
Gary Powell- Fiddle, Vocals
Shawn Glidden- Accordion
Maureen Mullen- Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Doug Lohman- Bass
Shelly Siegel- Snare Drum, Triangle, Vocals

Archive.org / Google Drive

Cajun Crawfish Hotdish is a Minnesota-based band that plays traditional Cajun music from Southwest Louisiana, including two-steps and waltzes. The group features musicians Shelly Siegel (fiddle/snare/vocals), Doug Lohman (bass/vocals), Shawn Glidden (accordion), and Gary Powell (fiddle/vocals). They are known for performing at venues like City House in St. Paul.

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Tapers notes: Recording 3 of 9 from Recfest 2026. This is definitely something a little different for a bluegrass festival, but a really fun set. There were quite a few instrumentals, and all lyrics were in Cajun French, so unfortunately there are some holes in the setlist as I couldn't identify those songs.

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

Kohlrabi Soup, Live at Rec Park, Milaca, MN- 7/24/26

Kohlrabi Soup
Rec Park
Milaca, MN
July 24th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS566)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

-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.

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https://www.kohlrabisoup.com

1. Intro
2. Sophronie (Jimmy Martin cover)
3. Workin' Man Blues (Merle Haggard cover)
4. My Little Georgia Rose (Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys cover)
5. If I Lose (The Stanley Brothers cover)
6. Tear My Stillhouse Down (Gillian Welch cover)
7. Back to Me
8. ?
9. Stealin', Stealin' (Memphis Jug Band cover)
10. Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms (Trad.)
11. King of the Road (Roger Miller cover)
12. In Tall Buildings (John Hartford cover)
13. Morning Attitude
14. It's Five O'Clock Somewhere (Alan Jackson cover)
15. Outro

Cory Davis- Bass
Blake Larson- Banjo
Steve Burket- Guitar
Jeff Meek- Mandolin
Aaron Niehaus- Fiddle

Archive.org / Google Drive

Based out of Fargo, North Dakota since 2022, Kohlrabi Soup cooks up bluegrass with fresh ingredients: hard-driving strings, tight vocal harmonies, and a deep love for the tradition. Whether on a festival stage or under a tent at sunset, they bring energy, warmth, and a sound that feels both familiar and new.

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Tapers notes: Recording 2 of 9 from Recfest 2026. I had heard of this band before, but hadn't seen them up to this point. I really enjoyed this set, lots of classic bluegrass songs with a few more recent ones mixed in. The band is super talented, just really fantastic musicianship, I would encourage any bluegrass fans to give this one a listen.

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

FlattGrass Revival, Live at Rec Park, Milaca, MN- 7/24/26 (Early Set)

FlattGrass Revival (Early Set)
Rec Park
Milaca, MN
July 24th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS565)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

-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.

More pictures here: Link

https://milacarecfest.com/flattgrass-revival

1. Intro
2. The Star-Spangled Banner (John Stafford Smith & Francis Scott Key cover)
3. Doin' My Time (Jimmie Skinner cover)
4. Crazy Heart (James King cover)
5. All My Tears (Be Washed Away) (Julie Miller cover)
6. Dark Hollow (Bill Browning and His Echo Valley Boys cover)
7. I Need More Time (Verlon Thompson cover)
8. Bitterweeds (Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers cover)
9. Children, Go Where I Send Thee (Trad.)
10. Bobby
11. Miner's Prayer (Dwight Yoakam cover)
12. Just Lovin’ You (The O’Kanes cover)
13. Run, Rufus, Run (Dale Ann Bradley cover)
14. The Cover of Rolling Stone (Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show cover)
15. Riders in the Sky (Stan Jones and his Death Valley Rangers cover)
16. Outro

Todd Moser- Vocals, Bass
Kimberly Moser- Vocals, Mandolin
Tom Furrer- Vocals, Guitar
Jill Furrer- Vocals, Fiddle

Archive.org / Google Drive

Flattgrass Revival is a Minnesota bluegrass band rooted in the four bandmate’s mutual love of traditional Bluegrass and Gospel music. The group’s “spot-on” harmonies enhance each rendition of songs from various Americana favorites, in addition to several soulful original tunes.

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Tapers notes: Recording 1 of 9 from Recfest 2026.

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

Kitchi Boogie, Live at Muskie Days, Nevis, MN- 7/18/26

Kitchi Boogie
Muskie Days
Nevis, MN
July 18th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS563)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

-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 Kitchi Boogie for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://beacons.ai/kitchiboogie

Set 1

1. Intro
2. Ash It While It's Hot
3. Babblin Brook
4. Come Ride With Me
5. ?
6. Big Ol Truck > Brand New Dream
7. Good Day to Boogie
8. Mind and Brain
9. Whooped Up
10. Don't Walk, Walk

Set 2

1. Nothing Standing
2. ?
3. Little Whiskey
4. Don't Forget to Breathe
5. Inspired
6. Afternoon Woman
7. Summer Mourn
8. Sugar Shaker
9. The Mysteries Still Remain
10. How It Goes

Shane Corning- Guitar, Vocals
Jason Dowell- Guitar, Vocals
“Papa Steve” Ross- Bass
Doug Quance- Drums, Vocals

Archive.org / Google Drive

Kitchi Boogie performs a signature style of original vibrant jams, featuring Shane Corning (guitar/vocals), Jason Dowell (guitar/vocals), Doug Quance (drums/vocals), and Papa Steve Ross (bass). Kitchi Boogie combines a variety of rock styles to create a sound that emphasizes a good time for all, and getting your boogie on! Links to music, upcoming performances, videos, social media, contact information, and more about the band can be found on our website. Join the Kitchi Boogie Family at www.kitchiboogie.com.

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Tapers notes: Recording 13 of 13 from Muskie Days 2026. The last show of Muskie Days 2026, and this set bled in to the wee hours of the night, in fact it ended around 1 am. We had slept in the car the night before, and I had only gotten about 4 hours of sleep, so by the end of this set I was running on fumes. But, in spite of that, I really enjoyed this set, lots of great jams. A lot of the crowd had left after Corey Medina's set, but the crowd that remained was treated to a great capper to the festival.

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

Corey Medina & Brothers, Live at Muskie Days, Nevis, MN- 7/18/26

Corey Medina & Brothers
Muskie Days
Nevis, MN
July 18th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS562)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

-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 Corey Medina & Brothers for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://coreymedina.com/index.html

1. Intro
2. ? > I Believe I'll Dust My Broom (Robert Johnson cover)
3. Sue Ahccaz
4. Appaloosa
5. Going Down (The Alabama State Troupers cover)
6. Rocking Chair
7. I Can't Fight
8. Peace Pony
9. Swing Me Around
10. I Said Yeah
11. Must Be (Sent From Up Above)
12. Release
13. Too Green To Burn
14. So Into You (Tamia cover)
15. Home
16. Storm
17. Outro

Corey Medina- Vocals, Guitar
Eric Sundeen- Drums
Gary Broste- Bass

Archive.org / Google Drive

A blues rock band with raw emotion and storytelling delivering powerful performances that resonate with their audience. Their music creates a space where people connect with the band and with each other, fostering a sense of community and shared experience with a sound that continues to evolve, they bring an energy that is both moving and fun, creating an atmosphere where everyone can let loose, feel the music, and enjoy the moment. With Corey Medina and Brothers back in Nevis, we will all feel at "HOME".

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Tapers notes: Recording 12 of 13 from Muskie Days 2026. As with Charlie Parr, Corey and the band have been staples of Muskie Days for many years. They always seem to put on a great show, and the band definitely feeds off the crowd welcoming them with open arms.

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

Charlie Parr, Live at Muskie Days, Nevis, MN- 7/18/26

Charlie Parr
Muskie Days
Nevis, MN
July 18th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS561)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

-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 Charlie for allowing me to record.

More pictures here: Link

https://www.charlieparr.com

1. Intro
2. Everybody's Goin' for the Money (“Spider” John Koerner cover)
3. 817 Oakland Avenue
4. Last of the Better Days Ahead
5. ?
6. Hello Mrs. Moore
7. Hard Times Blues (Lane Hardin cover)
8. (what's so funny about) Universal Healthcare?
9. Falcon
10. Danville Girl (Trad.)
11. On Stealing a Sailboat
12. Jubilee
13. Preachin' Blues (Up Jumped the Devil) (Robert Johnson cover)
14. Ain't Dead Yet
15. St. James Infirmary Blues (Trad.)
16. Running, Jumping, Standing Still (“Spider” John Koerner cover)
17. Dog
18. Boombox
19. 1922 Blues
20. Down South Blues
21. Rocky Raccoon (The Beatles cover)
22. Old Dog Blue (Jim Jackson cover)
23. There Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down (Brother Claude Ely cover)
24. Outro

Archive.org / Google Drive

In the music of Charlie Parr, there is a sincere conviction and earnest drive to create. The Minnesota-born guitarist, songwriter, and interpreter of traditional music has released 19 albums over two decades and has been known to perform up to 275 shows a year. 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 bluesman poet pulls closely from the sights and sounds around him, his lyrical craftsmanship built by his influences. The sounds from his working-class upbringing—including Folkways legends such as Lead Belly and Woody Guthrie—imbue Parr’s music with stylistic echoes of blues and folk icons of decades past.

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Tapers notes: Recording 11 of 13 from Muskie Days 2026. Great set as always from Charlie, who has been a staple of Muskie Days for many years now.

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

Buffalo River Drum and Dance, Live at Muskie Days, Nevis, MN- 7/18/26

Buffalo River Drum and Dance
Muskie Days
Nevis, MN
July 18th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS559)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

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1. Dance Demonstration

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Local Minnesota Chippewa Drum and Dancers

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Tapers notes: Recording 9 of 13 from Muskie Days 2026.

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

Pink Marlena, Live at Muskie Days, Nevis, MN- 7/18/26

Pink Marlena
Muskie Days
Nevis, MN
July 18th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS558)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

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https://pinkmarlena.bandcamp.com

1. Intro
2. ?
3. Custody Battle
4. ?
5. Outro

Pink Marlena - Saxophone
Ian Hopp- Drums
Emanuel Eisele- Bass

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Makwawigwamikwe Marlena Boedigheimer was born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota and is a member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. She began playing the tenor saxophone at age 14. Marlena is primarily focused on making music that embodies concepts of Indigenous Futurism through what many would recognize as “free jazz”. Her projects center around the use of the Ojibwe language, Anishinaabemowin, as well as stories from her relatives and ancestors, aiming to raise awareness of the history of her people and the contemporary Ojibwe world. She has performed and recorded with Mato Wayuhi, The Tewa, and other contemporary Indigenous artists across a variety of genre.

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Tapers notes: Recording 8 of 13 from Muskie Days 2026. Now we come to my favorite set of the weekend, and one of my favorite discoveries in a long time. I had never heard the name Pink Marlena before Muskie Days, but when I saw her bio on the Muskie Days website, I had a feeling I would love this set. Part funk, part jazz, part jam band...this band doesn't really fit in to any genre, but somehow makes it work perfectly. Their first song I wasn't quite sure if it was one long improvisation, or multiple songs woven, but whatever it was it made for an incredible ride.

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

The Lindula Brothers, Live at Muskie Days, Nevis, MN- 7/18/26

The Lindula Brothers
Muskie Days
Nevis, MN
July 18th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS557)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

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https://www.lindulabrothers.com

1. Intro
2. Country Blues (Doc Watson cover)
3. Not Today
4. The Iron Range Rhapsody (Steve Solkela cover)
5. Over the Red Cedar (Charlie Parr cover)
6. Already Dancing
7. Rocky Top (Felice & Boudleaux Bryant cover)
8. Paradise (John Prine cover)
9. No Whiskey Shots
10. Scarlet Begonias (Grateful Dead cover) > I Know You Rider (Trad.)
11. Union Maid (Woody Guthrie cover)
12. Good Old Fashioned Protest Song
13. Juomaripoika- The Drinkin' Man (Trad.)
14. The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond (Trad.)
15. Cripple Creek (Trad.)
16. Gentle on My Mind (John Hartford cover)
17. I'm on My Way to the Old Home (Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys cover)
18. The Darkness and the Light (Trampled by Turtles cover)
19. Walkin' Down the Road
20. Adrian
21. Big Rock Candy Mountain (Harry “Haywire Mac” McClintock cover)
22. Movin' On
23. Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts (Bob Dylan cover)
24. Outro

Brian Lindula- Vocals, Banjo
John Lindula- Vocals, Guitar

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The Lindula Brothers are John and Brian Lindula, a Folk and Bluegrass music duo hailing from Taconite Country. John is the lead vocalist and plays both guitar and mandolin, while Brian plays banjo and provides backup vocals. Raised in Cherry, MN, both graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with degrees in education. John now lives and works in Duluth, and Brian lives and works in Grand Rapids, MN. The Lindula Brothers play shows across the 218, performing original music written by John, as well as covers of both modern and traditional songs. Covers include selections from Old Crow Medicine Show, Trampled by Turtles, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Woody Guthrie, and more! Folk favorites from America, Finland, Ireland, and the UK make up the catalog of traditional numbers.

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Tapers notes: Recording 7 of 13 from Muskie Days 2026. For fans old good old fashioned bluegrass music, this is your set. They hit a lot of old classics, some originals, and some local covers as well. Really enjoyable set, and fantastic musicians.

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

Jordan Messerole, Live at Muskie Days, Nevis, MN- 7/18/26

Jordan Messerole
Muskie Days
Nevis, MN
July 18th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS556)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

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https://www.jordanmesserole.com

1. Intro
2. Summer Thunder
3. Livin' Pretty Good
4. Trying to Leave Trempealeau
5. River of Mercy
6. Small Engine Repair
7. Cry Over Me
8. Drinker's Dawn
9. Ghost of My Grandfather
10. Sheetrock Royalty
11. Idle at Rage
12. Henrietta, Queen of the Highway

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Americana Singer/songwriter from central MN. From the depths of his midwestern roots, Messerole masterfully blends the sounds of his guitar with engaging lyrics, and often a harmonica, to tell gritty American tales that are bound to evoke emotion from all of his listeners. The motifs of his songs can vary as greatly as the wild flowers in the native tall grass. Messerole does frequently write about that flora, as well as the fauna of the region. Not to mention all of it's wild life. Not one to shy away from subject matter, the songs can frequently meander across the lines between love and loss, success and failure, or life and death. Jordan has garnered awards and distinctions that have landed him in the same company as John Prine, Jason Isbell, and John Hiatt. Fans of the aforementioned artists will find satisfaction in his songs as well. Messerole is happy to share his original folk, blues, and alternative country music that's cultivated right here in the heart of the Great Plains.

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Tapers notes: Recording 6 of 13 from Muskie Days 2026. Day 2 of Muskie Days began with a great singer-songwriter, Jordan Messerole. I hadn't heard the name before, but I really enjoyed his music and lyrics. As soon as I heard his voice, it reminded me of Canadian musician William Prince, and I loved it immediately. If you aren't familiar with Jordan, I would definitely recommend looking his music up on any streaming site.

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

Saltydog, Live at Muskie Days, Nevis, MN- 7/17/26

Saltydog
Muskie Days
Nevis, MN
July 17th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS555)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

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

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https://saltydogband.com

1. Intro
2. ?
3. Barfly
4. Yeehaw
5. ?
6. Karaoke at the VFW
7. Come Home Soon
8. Slipperydog
9. ?
10. ?
11. Done and Done > ? > One Line at a Time
12. ?
13. Reachin
14. Gordon > Nightfish > Farmer Norm
15. ? (Slow Version)
16. ? (Fast Version)
17. ? (ft. Dan Thornby on guitar)
18. ?

Jacob Mahon - Vocals, Guitar
Owen Mahon - Drums, Vocals
Sam Deters - Guitar
Calvin Lund - Bass
Bryan Johnson - Conga/Vocals
Gavin St. Clair- Keyboard

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Saltydog is a funk jam Improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads, The Band, those classic country and jam band staples along with everyone in between. The band spawned on the banks of Duluth’s ice-covered stones by brothers Jacob and Owen Mahon. This midwestern psychedelic cowboy review features Calvin (Calzone) Lund, Lefty Johnson, Gavin St. Clair, and Sam Deters. The band’s genuine kindness, passion, enthusiasm and joy for their craft is apparent, enchanting & makes for an addictive live performance. Their 2nd album Pepper dropped spring 2024 and the band is set to release their 3rd album in Fall 2025. The band has been known as differently original, very funky, and unpredictable in a delightful, soulful manner. There is something for everyone at a Saltydog show. You are beautiful, you are welcome, you will groove, we will vibe. We are Saltydog.

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Tapers notes: Recording 5 of 13 from Muskie Days 2026. I've seen Saltydog quite a few times now, but this might be the best show so far. They were the last band of the night, and I couldn't think of a better way to cap off the day. There are a lot of empty titles in this setlist, I know some of these are new, and quite honestly, I think a lot of these were made up as they went. But, that just added to the loose feeling of the set, and led to some epic jams and incredible musicianship. No two Saltydog shows are the same, and this one right here is the best example of that.

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

Troubadour, Live at Muskie Days, Nevis, MN- 7/17/26

Troubadour
Muskie Days
Nevis, MN
July 17th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS554)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

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https://www.facebook.com/TroubadourbandMN/

1. Intro
2. Lot of Leavin' Left to Do (Dierks Bentley cover)
3. Workin' Man Blues (Merle Haggard cover)
4. Don't Rock the Jukebox (Alan Jackson cover)
5. Your Man (Josh Turner cover)
6. Past the Point of Rescue (Hal Ketchum cover)
7. Amarillo by Morning (Terry Stafford cover)
8. Hey, Good Lookin' (Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys cover)
9. Brand New Man (Brooks & Dunn cover)
10. Drinkin' Problem (Midland cover)
11. Nothin' but the Taillights (Clint Black cover)
12. All About Tonight (Blake Shelton cover)
13. Some Girls Do (Sawyer Brown cover)
14. Fast as You (Dwight Yoakam cover)
15. Country Girl (Shake It for Me) (Luke Bryan cover)
16. Chattahoochee (Alan Jackson cover)
17. Mountain Music (Alabama cover)
18. Friends in Low Places (Dewayne Blackwell cover)
19. Dust on the Bottle (David Lee Murphy cover) > I Like It, I Love It (Tim McGraw cover)
20. Whiskey Glasses (Morgan Wallen cover)
21. Keep Your Hands to Yourself (The Georgia Satellites cover) > A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action (Toby Keith cover) > Keep Your Hands to Yourself (The Georgia Satellites cover)
22. The Joker (Steve Miller Band cover) > Yo Home to Bel-Air (DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince song) > Beverly Hills (Weezer cover) > Here I Go Again (Whitesnake cover) > Angel (Shaggy cover) > The Joker (Steve Miller Band cover)
23. Outro

Romyn Hanks- Vocals, Guitar
Rock Menge- Vocals, Bass
Jesse Schmidt- Drums
Rick Schroeder- Steel Pedal Guitar

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Formed in 2010, Troubadour has steadily earned its reputation as one of the Midwest’s premier live country acts. Fusing the spirit of polished classic country with the grit of ‘90s honky-tonk and the edge of modern country sounds, Troubadour delivers an electrifying live experience that keeps dance floors packed and festival crowds coming back for more. The band is anchored by four seasoned musicians who each bring decades of performance experience and authentic country soul to the stage: Romyn Hanks – Lead guitar and vocals, Rick Schroeder – Steel guitar, guitar, and vocals, Rock Menge – Bass guitar and vocals, and Jesse Schmidt – Drums and vocals These four artists aren’t just bandmates—they’re road warriors who’ve lived the country music life from the inside out. From dusty dancehalls and roadside honky-tonks to county fairs and packed festival grounds, Troubadour has traveled the highways of America, making memories with every crowd and leaving a trail of high-energy shows behind them. Whether you’re two-stepping under the stars or raising a longneck in your hometown bar, Troubadour’s blend of tight harmonies, powerful musicianship, and undeniable stage presence makes every show feel like Saturday night at its best. Their sound pays homage to country legends while forging a path all their own—a true reflection of the genre’s past, present, and future.

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Tapers notes: Recording 4 of 13 from Muskie Days 2026. I wasn't familiar with this band, and the type of music they covered was definitely out of my wheelhouse. But, the lead singer has a fantastic voice, making most of these songs worth listening to. The new "bro country" stuff does nothing for me, but on the 80's/90's country, I dug it for the most part. Also a few classic country numbers thrown in for purists like me, ha. Overall a good set, the band was fantastic, and sound here is great.

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

The Forefeathers, Live at Muskie Days, Nevis, MN- 7/17/26

The Forefeathers
Muskie Days
Nevis, MN
July 17th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS553)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

-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.

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https://www.facebook.com/Forefeathers/

1. Intro
2. Redwood
3. It Won't Be Long
4. Miigwanag
5. Dark Curtain
6. Morning Day Night > Bird Song (Jerry Garcia cover)
7. Original People
8. Revitalize
9. Outro

Matt Johnson- Vocals, Guitar
Seth Holden- Drums
Brant Niemi- Bass
Keith Thornby- Keyboard, Saxophone

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Hailing from Fargo, North Dakota, The Forefeathers bring a vibrant blend of jam band sensibilities, rock roots, Americana storytelling, and psychedelic soundscapes. Formed by three former members of The Human Element- Matt Johnson (guitar/vocals), Seth Holden (drums/vocals), and Brant Niemi (bass)- who joined forces with Keith Thornby (sax/keys) to blend their talents, influences, and love for this style of music. Each member has gained diverse musical backgrounds from playing in locally acclaimed bands throughout the Midwest, including OFOSHO, Sovereign Sect, Hiahli, WBPN, and Hardwood Groove.

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Tapers notes: Recording 3 of 13 from Muskie Days 2026. I wasn't familar with this band, but I knew of Keith Thornby from another band (Hardwood Groove) he played with at Muskie Days a few years back. Keith has a distinctive sound, and he brought it here with The ForeFeathers, making this set a lot of fun. As with all the Muskie Days recordings this year, sound here is excellent, and are a lot of fun to work on.

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

Darren Quam, Live at Muskie Days, Nevis, MN- 7/17/26

Darren Quam
Muskie Days
Nevis, MN
July 17th, 2026

This is a "Midwest Sounds" recording (MWS552)

Lineage: LyxPro SDPC-2 mics > Zoom H4Essential (32-Bit Float) + Soundboard > Tascam DR-60D

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https://www.darrenquam.com

1. Intro
2. Do What You Like
3. Open Up Your Eyes
4. Two Peas in a Pod
5. Distractions and Lies
6. Not So Bad
7. Back on Top
8. A Friend
9. Daydreaming
10. Why
11. Something About the Nighttime
12. Windswept Land
13. Outro

Darren Quam- Vocals, Guitar

Dave ?- Keyboard

Moises Luna- Bass

Steve ?- Drums

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Darren Quam is a singer-songwriter from Battle Lake, Minnesota. His music is a unique blend of blues, rock, and folk, drawing influence from some of the greatest blues and rock & roll musicians of all time. Darren covers music from Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Mississippi John Hurt, and many more. His original songs tell stories of his travels around the world, as well as his own experiences living in the small town of Battle Lake. Darren got his start with the band Confusion which performed in the lakes area for over a decade. Darren is an accomplished musician and storyteller, and his music will take you on an unforgettable journey.

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Tapers notes: Recording 2 of 13 from Muskie Days 2026.

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