Park Performers

Stubborn

Stubborn is a rapper whose music has been celebrated in the region. Featured as a performer at the Grand Opening of the YES! House in Granite Falls this past year, this Dakota musician brings incredible sound fearlessly to our area. Check out his music on SoundCloud and follow him on Instagram and TikTok.

Southwest Nkauj Hmoob Dancers

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. 

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/11/18/new-generation-of-hmong-dancers-prepare-for-new-year-celebration-in-sw-minn

Dray Potts

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 

Flute Loops

Flute Loops is a trio that combines hip-hop, jazz, spoken word, and samples into a funky loopy stew which makes people laugh, think, and dance. Darwin Dyce on flute, David Kelsey-Bassett on percussion, and Oak Kelsey on bass provide an unforgettable sound. This band is keyed into the intensity of what is going on in the world. Their music contains commentary and inspiration to keep on keeping on. 

Purpose Artisians

John and Nicole from Purpose Artisans have been enjoying Marshall Pride’s Pride in the Park for the past few years and look forward to seeing all the beautiful people again this year. Purpose Artisans is a 501(3)(c) whose social justice mission to bring people together amongst differences. They do this through the arts including, music, dance, and community art projects. Their favorite way pit people together is a drumming circle. Please join them from 1:30-2:30 on Sunday. Even if it’s sitting close by and tapping your toe to the rhythm. Music is a powerful tool to bring people together!