May
8

125 Live Friday morning concert

Spring is in the air and I am excited to share live music at 125 Live today! Hope to see you there.

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Jun
18

NAMI Kick off event

I am happy to support the Southeastern NAMI chapter as they gather to prepare for the fall Walk in Rochester! I will be doing some originals and covers tonight for this amazing group of staff and volunteers at Squash Blossom Farm in Oronoco, MN.

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Jul
10

125 Live Friday morning concert

Calling out to all you 125 Live members to come by this morning and listen to some live music! Coffee pot will be on! Hope to see you there for an hour of music.

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Aug
23

Music and Pizza on the Farm

I am happy to be scheduled at Squash Blossom Farm in Oronoco again this August! My dear St Olaf College friend David Melbye and I will be doing plenty of originals and acoutic covers during our two hour set! We hope you can join us! The pizza tickets do sell out, so be sure and get your tickets when they go on sale! (one pizza ticket feeds two people usually) My favorites are the Piggy pie and the one with chicken and grapes and walnuts!

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Sep
11

125 Friday Live Music

Come on over to Rochester’s 125 Live this morning for a cup of coffee and some Live music!

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Nov
13

Friday Morning Live Music at 125 Live in Rochester

Weather will be cool, so why not join the cool folks at 125 Live this morning for a cup of coffee and some Live Music? Hope to see you there!

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Dec
11

Friday Morning Live Music at 125 Live in Rochester

Who knows how the weather will be, but the music will be delightful! Come share a cup of coffee with fellow 125 Live members, and don’t be surprised if there is a holiday vibe today!

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May
3

First Unitarian Universalist Church Prairie Band

The First UU church is gathering for the next year and a half or so at Our Saviour’s Lutheran CHurch in Rochester while we build a new church. Come check out this amazing group of liberal justice seeking folks as I join the Prairie Band to lead worship this morning. All are welcome!

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Mar
29

Rose Mish and Jane Foote at the First UU Church in Rochester

If you have not heard Rose Mish sing or play on her amazing violin, this is a week to come to the UU church and hear us as a duo. The FIrst Unitarian Universalist Church of Rochester is worshipping within the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Rochester for the next year and half while we build a new buildling in town. All are welcome, come check us out.

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Jan
9

125 Live concert

Join me and other 125 Live members for an hour of uplifting covers and originals this morning! I am excited to be at 125 live again this month!

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Dec
21

Solstice Service First UU Church Rochester

come join the UU community for a potluck at 6 pm and a service honoring Winter Solstice starting at 7 pm. I will be sharing with and leading the congregation in an original Solstice song. A winter fire and singing ritual ends the sacred time of reflection.

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Prairie Band at First Unitarian Universalist Church
Dec
7

Prairie Band at First Unitarian Universalist Church

This sunday the UU Prairie Band will be leading services and we will be sharing originals from Matt and myself. You are welcome to come in person or listen on line to the service live at 9 am or listen later as a recorded service.

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Nov
17

New Singles Release of Ashes and Tears on streaming Services

Brett Norgaard and I collaborated on the lyrics for a new single that will be released on streaming service today. The song is called Ashes and Tears and is dedicated to our sons Bjorn Norgaard and James Jech who both died tragecally and too soon. The song offers hope while also describing the everchanging grief of families who have lost children too soon. Check it out check it and thank you!

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Aug
3

Summer Music on the Farm

So delighted to be heading back to Squash Blosson Farm in Oronoco, MN this summer on Sunday, August 3rd! My dear friend and professional musician and CMT David Melbye will be joining me. (David and I go way back to our days at St. Olaf) I think you will enjoy his amazing voice and talented guitar and Uke playing! He will be doing some original songs as well as backing me up vocally and on instruments. Buy tickets early, this venue often sells out! We hope you can come join the fun.

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Jul
13

Prarie Band at the Unitarian Universalit Church Rochester, MN

Its fun to be in a church band again! I am delighted to voally back up Rosh Mish and play guitar with Matt Schuelke, Katerine Geiersbach and Alex Higano as we interpet an electic aray of music for worship. All are welcome at the UU church!

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Aug
18

Pizza on the Farm

Happy to be singing again at beautiful Squash BLossom Farm on Sunday August 18th from 4:00-6:00 pm. I am excited that David Melbye, a long time friend since our days at St Olaf College will be joining me on some songs and doing some of his own amazing tunes! You will want to register for your tickets ahead of time, as the farm is a special (and sometimes sold out) venue in the summer! Mead, wood fired pizza, farm charm everywhere and acoustic music, what’s not to like? Hope to see you there.

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Sep
30

Coffeehouse Evening of music with Jane Foote

I am so excited to have an evening of music with my tribe of UUs! This is a fundraiser for the UU church, tickets are $12 and coffee, tea and desserts are provided! You are also welcome to bring a beverage of choice to enhance your listening pleasure. Jane will be doing a mix of originals and covers and will be sharing some brand new songs from her upcoming CD! There is a limit of 75 in the commons. Hope you can join us!

First Unitarian Universalist Church
1727 Walden Lane SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507-282-5209

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Sep
11

Live Music at Squash Blossom Farm

Drive on out and join Mary Manges and me on the farm for some acoustic tunes and wood fired pizza! Squash Blossom Farm is is an ideal setting for relaxing with friends and family while listening to an eclectic mix of original and cover tunes. The mead room will be flowing too! What’s not to like?

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Mary Manges, Jane Foote and Kevin Kleist
Jul
2

Mary Manges, Jane Foote and Kevin Kleist

Join us for a fun Saturday afternoon singing in Harmony Minnesota at Harmony Spirits!

2:00-5:00 pm. Award winning spirits and a nice mix or covers music and originals are in store.

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Songwriting as  a Spiritual Practice
Jun
26

Songwriting as a Spiritual Practice

I am so excited to share how songwriting has allowed me to connect with the divine over the years during one of our summer UU services! I will be singing during the service, and providing the message that morning with the intent of inspiring others to find your gifts and share them. We all need each others gifts in these times, right? You can also stream the service live from where ever you are or watch the recording later if you like! I would be honored to have you join us that morning. Sunday, June 26 from 10-11:00.

1727 Walden Lane SW
Rochester, MN 55902

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIHDXlG7FUAhZY0TNBI_Mwg/featured

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Oct
16

Singing in Harmony! at Harmony Spirits Distillery

One of my most favorite seasons is fall. One of my favorite places is Harmony Minnesota at Harmony Spirits. Put them them together and there is one fantastic day ahead! Come join us this Saturday, October 16th in the afternoon. Take a little drive, see the fall colors, have a libation, take in the sites and listen to Kevin Kleist, Mary Manges and myself playing an eclectic mix of covers and original tunes. What’s not to like? See you there!

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Aug
15

Private Party

Hanging with some spirited musical friends this evening in the garden! Looking forward to it!

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Jul
16

Kevin Kleist at Beetles

Come out to hear Kevin Kliest at Beetles! Mary Manges and Jane Foote will be joining in on a few tunes. Sure to be fun!

www.beetlesbar.com

230 20th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902 ·

(507) 529-9599

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Jul
4

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Americana 4th of July on Squash Blossom Farm from 4:00-6:00. Come to the farm and listen to live music, enjoy wood fired pizza and the quant energy of the farm! Sounds prefect doesn’t it? I’ll be singing a conbination of original and cover songs and would love to see you there! Don’t forget to preorder your pizza!

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