This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the SW Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Thank you!
Witch Syndicate is a four-piece metal/goth band out of the cities featuring trans musicians who will absolutely rock your face off (on top of being really cool people). We think you're going to love this band as much as we love them!
Bandcamp: https://witchsyndicate.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/witchsyndicate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/witchsyndicate
Check them out on Spotify!
Leo Baker is an Indigenous performer who lives in Granite Falls, Minnesota. He is a Presenter at The Professional Pow Wow Association, and he previously was a Keeper of the sacred pipekeepers and Prairie's Edge Casino Resort. Leo sings and drums with his kids, bringing Dakota music to sacred cultural spaces across the Midwest and United States. Leo Baker and his kids performed at the Marshall Pride in the Park in 2024 where they were very well received.
The Hmong Dancers of Walnut Grove is a community group comprised of students from area schools. Led by community members, the group provides opportunities to embrace Hmong culture and share this culture in the region. This dance group has been featured by PBS and MPR.
Dray Potts began playing music in 1986. They never intended to be a guitar player, but their first guitar was an extremely affordable $20 - much cheaper than the keyboard they wanted to buy. In 1989, they purchased a 12-string for $35 at a garage sale, and fell in love with the full sound of the instrument. They have been playing a 12 string ever since, and have written over 125 songs.
Described as a powerful performer with intense, intelligent lyrics, and dynamic stage presence, they have enchanted audiences since 1991. Dray rarely sings covers, and has five hours of original material available ranging from folk music to hard alternative rock. They are an extremely skilled rhythm guitar player with in impeccable sense of timing, and the rich sound of their 12 string adds depth to their already multilayered lyrical tones and meanings. Their vocal range is impressive, and they use it to deliver their songs with great skill and finesse.
Website: www.andreapotts.com