Jeffrey Foucault & Band • Dead North • The Spruce Roots

The Grand Marais Ole Opry returns for its ninth edition! Join North Shore Music Association for an evening that brings local favorites and outstanding visiting musicians together on one stage, with acoustic roots music, rich songwriting, and plenty of room for discovery.

Headlining the evening is Jeffrey Foucault, a Wisconsin-born songwriter whose music carries the quiet power and wide-open feeling of his Midwestern roots. Over more than two decades of recording and touring, he has earned a devoted following for songs that find beauty and meaning in everyday life. His spare, evocative writing and deeply expressive voice make for music that stays with you long after the last note.

For this special evening, Foucault brings an extraordinary band: Eric Heywood on pedal steel, Erik Koskinen on guitar, Mike Lewis on bass, and JT Bates on drums. We’re thrilled to welcome this much musical talent to the Opry stage.

Rounding out the evening are Dead North and local supergroup The Spruce Roots. Originally from Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula and now based in Minneapolis, Dead North pairs Luke Pascot on guitar, vocals, and banjo with Kora Melia on mandolin, fiddle, and vocals. Their adventurous take on bluegrass blends tradition with jazz, rock, country, and funk—a treat for anyone who loves acoustic music with a little something unexpected.

Come settle in for a December evening of live music and good company. We’d love to see you there!

Sliding scale tickets: Supporting $30 • Standard $20 • Supported $15 • Student $10
K–12 students attend free. Choose the ticket price that works for you.