2026 TERRACE SUMMER SEASON KICKOFF!
7PM ~ SHOW BEGINS 6PM ~ DOORS OPEN
We’re kicking off the season at The Terrace with two of our absolute favorites — Miles Nielsen and Kelly Steward.
Married, musically fearless, and impossibly talented, Miles and Kelly are the kind of duo that makes a show feel more like you’ve been invited into their living room. Their on-stage banter is as entertaining as their music — quick-witted, affectionate, and often laugh-out-loud funny. As singer-songwriters who share not just a stage but a life (and three bands together), their chemistry is undeniable.
Miles has a rare gift: he can spin songs out of thin air, sometimes making them up on the spot, turning audience moments into music. Kelly’s powerhouse vocals and lyrical depth anchor the show with heart and authenticity.
They’ve made Aitkin an annual stop for the past four years, and every time they return, the crowd grows. It’s easy to see why — they’re not just exceptional musicians; they’re the kind of artists who make you feel like you belong there.
Rockford-based Miles Nielsen is a second-generation professional music maker. His father Rick Nielsen is a founding member of the seminal Rockford, Illinois band Cheap Trick. Nielsen inherited his father’s gifts as a guitar player but, unlike his Dad, Miles is a powerful, emotive vocalist. His music is part rock, part folk, and part gypsy wedding party.
Kelly Steward’s haunting indie-flavored neo-traditional country meditations are a favorite in this area of the country, a grass-roots musical movement from the state that brought you Wilco. After a few storied years in Los Angeles, Kelly Steward moved back to the Midwest to record her EP “Long Long Road” with producer, and fellow musician Miles Nielsen. They have been married since 2016.
**This is a seated show – Select your seats on the venue map. VIP Seats in the front rows and tables are $35. Most other seats are $25. Benches seat 2 people and are $50.**
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