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This event is part of Live at Utepils, an outdoor concert series presented in partnership with Sue McLean & Associates.
Live at Utepils (pronounced “OOH-ta-pilz”) takes place in the parking lot of Utepils Brewing, a full scale European-style craft brewery and taproom, nestled on the banks of Bassett Creek between the Harrison & Bryn Mawr neighborhoods of Minneapolis.
RAILROAD EARTH
For over two decades, Railroad Earth has captivated audiences with unpredictable live shows and eloquent studio recordings. Launching their signature sound on 2001’s The Black Bear Sessions, they’ve sold out iconic venues like Red Rocks and built long-running festivals such as Hangtown Music Festival and Hillberry: The Harvest Moon Festival. Their creative versatility—highlighted by a collaboration with the John Denver Estate on the 2019 EP, Railroad Earth: The John Denver Letters—and acclaim from Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, and NPR have cemented their reputation as innovators in jam-grass and folk traditions. More: railroad.earth
YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND
Yonder Mountain String Band has been a driving force in roots music for nearly 30 years, pioneering the progressive jamgrass movement with a unique blend of bluegrass, indie rock, and country. Their 11th studio album, Nowhere Next, builds on the momentum of their Grammy-nominated Get Yourself Outside (2022), offering original songs that mix reflective storytelling with adventurous, genre-defying excursions. Featuring founding members Adam Aijala, Dave Johnston, and Ben Kaufmann—alongside multi-instrumentalist Nick Piccininni, Coleman Smith on fiddle, and Grammy-winning Dobro legend Jerry Douglas—Nowhere Next invites listeners on a vibrant musical journey that honors their storied past while forging bold new territory. More: www.yondermountain.com
