Set in one of the North Shore’s most beautiful and acoustically resonant spaces, this special concert brings together two deeply expressive artists whose work is rooted in collaboration, storytelling, and a profound connection to place. Expect a quiet, moving night of music that invites close listening and shared presence.

S. Carey—the Eau Claire–based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer best known as a longtime member of Bon Iver—has spent the past fifteen years building a celebrated solo career defined by emotive lyricism, jazz-inflected songwriting, and themes of nature and sustainability. His latest release, Watercress, continues a body of work that includes four full-length albums, two EPs, and numerous collaborations across genres. In addition to his solo work, Carey has written music for film and television and collaborated with artists such as Sufjan Stevens, Low, Dierks Bentley, Pieta Brown, and Novo Amor. Whether performing on major stages or in intimate rooms, S. Carey brings a rare sense of openness and depth to his music.

Courtney Hartman is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer whose work bridges the bluegrass, folk, and indie worlds with grace and intention. A former member of the GRAMMY-nominated band Della Mae, Hartman has spent over a decade cultivating creative partnerships with artists such as Gregory Alan Isakov, Anaïs Mitchell, Bill Frisell, Sam Amidon, and Watchhouse. Her most recent album, With You, is a richly collaborative project centered on care, connection, and motherhood. Known for her expressive guitar work and quietly powerful songs, Hartman’s music reflects years of global travel and a deep commitment to music as a tool for empathy and cultural exchange.

Together, S. Carey and Courtney Hartman offer a night that feels both expansive and personal—music made to be heard in a room like this, on a winter evening along the North Shore.

Event Details
📍 Spirit of the Wilderness Church
90 Maple Hill Drive, Grand Marais, MN 55604
🕖 Saturday, March 14, 7:00 PM

Sliding Scale Pricing Tiers / Free for k-12 leaners with reservations recommended as space is limited

Experience something truly rare in the beautiful acoustics of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Grand Marais: the Valencia Baryton Project, an internationally touring classical trio devoted to reviving one of music history’s most fascinating and seldom-heard instruments—the baryton.

With 16 strings (six bowed on the front and ten plucked on the back like a harp), the baryton is an extraordinary instrument once championed by Joseph Haydn, who composed nearly 170 works for it. Today, only a handful of musicians in the world play the baryton, and the Valencia Baryton Project has become one of its leading ambassadors—bringing these luminous, rarely heard masterpieces back to life.

Founded in Valencia, Spain, the trio has performed more than 50 concerts across the U.S. and Canada in recent years, with additional touring throughout Europe and Latin America. Their work combines beautiful, seldom-heard works by Haydn with new commissions written especially for the ensemble—bridging classical tradition with fresh, contemporary voices.

This will be a rare chance to hear a nearly forgotten instrument come alive in an intimate, acoustically stunning setting. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind classical experience in Grand Marais.

Event Details
📍 Bethlehem Lutheran Church
417 1st Ave W, Grand Marais, MN 55604
🕖 Saturday, April 11, Show 7:00 PM

Sliding Scale Pricing Tiers / Free for k-12 leaners with reservations recommended.

Lone Piñon is a New Mexican string band (orquesta típica) whose music reflects the rich confluence of cultures that shape the American Southwest. With fiddles, accordion, upright bass, guitars, vihuela, and bilingual vocals, they bring together Spanish, Mexican, Indigenous, Anglo-American, and Afro-American musical traditions into a sound that feels both deeply rooted and joyfully alive.

Rooted in teachings from elder musicians and revitalized through contemporary performance, Lone Piñon revives rare regional styles—polkas, valses, rancheras, sones, and more—honoring generations of tradition while inviting new listeners into the circle.

This concert is an invitation to gather as a community, celebrate shared humanity across cultures, and experience music that was born at the crossroads of history, migration, and collaboration.

Event Details
📍 Up Yonder
1615 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604
🕖 Friday, April 17, Show 7:00 PM

Sliding Scale Pricing Tiers / Free for k-12 leaners with reservations recommended as space is limited.

All tickets are general admission. Seating is limited and first come, first served — dancing encouraged, so come early if you want a chair! Doors open at 6 PM.