Live Music

For the 17th year, our friends at Beaner's Central are hosting a week-long series of live music featuring local musicians. The performances will be recorded for Volume 17 of the Beaner's One Week Live compilation album. KUMD is so proud to be a supporter of Beaner's week of live music year after year. The 17th annual One Week Live features performances from Feeding Leroy, Woodblind, Lady Slipper and much more.

KUMD is proud to sponsor Music in the HART at Lake Place Park in downtown Duluth.

Music in the HART (Historic Arts & Theatre District) concert series runs every Thursday of August, beginning August 2. This free, family-friendly event will feature music performed by new bands each week, accompanied by food and beverages along the shore of Lake Superior.

Dates:
Thursday, August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30.

Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: Lake Place Park
N 2nd Ave E & East Michigan Street

Duluth, MN 55802

KUMD is a proud supporter of the 14th Annual Porcupine Music Festival, known for it's music, scenery, and outdoor experience. The festival takes place Friday, August 24 through Sunday, August 26 at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park winter recreation area (ski hill), located near Ontanogon and Silver City. The lineup includes Donna the Buffalo, The Fred Eaglesmith Show starring Tif Ginn, The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, The Roosevelts, and more. KUMD is a proud supporter of the 14th Annual Porcupine Mountains Music Festival.

KUMD is Proud to Sponsor Modest Mouse at the DECC

American indie rock band, Modest Mouse, is rocking their way up to Duluth on Tuesday, September 18 at the DECC. Modest Mouse was formed in 1992 in Issaquah, Washington and is now based in Portland, Oregan. The rock band is currently on a national tour this fall. 

Date: Tuesday, September 18
Time: 7:30pm 
Location: DECC
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802

KUMD is a proud sponsor of The Bayfront Reggae and World Music Festival. The Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival is a celebration of world music with artists who spread the message of love, hope, and equality for all people around the world. The festival take place rain or shine at the Bayfront Festival Park. 

KUMD is Proud to Sponsor the Duluth Brewhouse Release Party.

The Duluth Brewhouse is officially releasing their delicious flavors to market and hosting a fun deck party to celebrate! The party takes place on Saturday, July 7 from 3pm to 10pm at Endion Station and will feature live music, fun giveaways and the official release of Duluth Brewhouse beer in cans!

Live Music on the Deck (weather permitting):
Colleen Myhre at 4pm
The Northwoods Band at 7pm

KUMD is Proud to Sponsor Trampled by Turtles at Bayfront.

One of Duluth's most famous bluegrass/folk bands, Trampled by Turtles, performs live at Bayfront Festival Park on July 7. The concert will feature special guests including Bad Bad Hats, Charlie Parr, The Last Revel, Superior Siren, and Teague Alexy Band.

Date: Saturday, July 7

Time: 4:30pm (Doors 4pm)
Location: Bayfront Festival Park
350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802

Hip Hot Hotdish hosts Paul Jensen (K.K. Sliderr) and Eli Hammarsteen (Big Fat Eli) were fortunate enough to attend this year’s installation of Soundset Music Festival at the Minnesota Fairgrounds this past weekend. They were joined by Programming Director, Mark Idstrom, and together experienced much of the diverse musical acts and experiences the festival has to offer. Paul sat down with the two after the festival to gather some of their thoughts on this year’s entertainment. Here’s what they had to say:

KUMD is proud to support Lake Ave Live bringing a line-up of local and regional musicians to Canal Park during the marathon weekend. Friday's line-up is all women fronted and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to PAVSA. Stop by the KUMD table for gifts and to meet our staff/volunteers.

Friday Lineup:

AMY HZL
Superior Siren
Gramma's Boyfriend
Venus DeMars & All The Pretty Horses
GGOOLLDD

Gate at 7pm
Tickets - $10

The Earth Rider Brewery Summer Daze Concert Craze is your best chance to win tickets to festivals and concerts this summer. Listen to 103.3 KUMD every day from June 2-29 for chances to win tickets to The Bayfront Reggae and World Music Festival, The Eaux Claires Music and Arts Festival, and Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield Wisconsin! Winners will be announced every Friday in June. Tune in and win!

Contest Official Rules

Don Ness Shows Off Duluth is the second event at NorShor Theatre highlighting local talent during an evening of music, comedy, and special guests. Guests include two time Olympian Kara Goucher, electronic folk artist Ingeborg von Agassiz, folk trio Lowland Lakers, comedians Mary Mack and Tim Harmston, and several other guest appearances. The variety-show will move from music to stand-up and sketch comedy. Tune in during The Local at 5pm on KUMD Wednesday, May 30th for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show! 

Performance Date: Wednesday, June 13th

Duluth Dylan Fest is an annual celebration of Bob Dylan's work and influence. Celebrate Duluth's native son with exciting events planned including live music, art, poetry, and more.

Duluth Dylan Fest Schedule

Duluth Dylan Fest Facebook

With a sound raging from folk to indie rock, Minnesota local, Caroline Smith is making her way back to the Red Herring Lounge in Duluth, MN. Congratulations to the KUMD listeners who won tickets to the show during the Women's Music on 103.3 KUMD from 1pm-5pm on Sunday, May 13!