Miles Nielsen and Kelly Steward - Terrace Season Opener
2026-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Terrace, Aitkin, MN, 56431, United States
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.
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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.**
Your purchase toward any Aitkin County Friends of the Arts concert directly sustains & supports the future of performing arts in Aitkin County. Your purchase matters! Thank you!
Bring your ID if you want to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Contact Information

P.O. Box 101 Aitkin, MN 56431

http://www.aitkinarts.org

j. Bell & The Lazy Susan Band - Tickets on Sale Soon
2026-07-10 19:00 - 22:00
j. Bell & the Lazy Susan Band
Seated Show
Doors at 6:00, Music at 7:00
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Aitkin LOVES j. Bell and the Lazy Susan Band. With twangy guitars, luscious harmonies, B3 organ blasts, honky-tonk piano and a horn section, j.bell & the Lazy Susan Band straddles Americana, Blues & Country, while maintaining that they are simply “straight up rock & roll”. Influenced by Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Old 97s, Counting Crows, Soul Asylum and many more, this Minnesota rock band always delivers energetic and memorable shows. Since 2001, they have released six full-length records, two EPs, and a live album, while juggling performances all over the upper Midwest as well as in Arizona and Mexico.
**This is a seated show – Select your seats on the venue map. Seats in the front rows and tables are $25. Benches seat 2 people and are $50. A few folding chairs are $20.
Your purchase toward any Aitkin County Friends of the Arts concert directly sustains & supports the future of performing arts in Aitkin County. Your purchase matters! Thank you!
Bring your ID if you want to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers
2026-07-19 15:00 - 19:00
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Get ready for an afternoon that feels like a Saturday night! Aitkin County Friends of the Arts is honored to welcome Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers back to the Terrace Stage in downtown Aitkin, MN!
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers shows are interactive and loud in the best way—most people choose to stand, dance, and sing along. Click on the large green area labeled GA to get your tickets. Seating is extremely limited and intended for those for whom standing for long periods is difficult. They will sell out quickly. Please note that people may be standing in front of the seats, but you should have a clear line of sight to the elevated stage.
We have a small quantity of ADA seats reserved near the back of the audience area-the ticket price of $30 will be collected upon reservation. If you need ADA seating or other accommodations, please email friends@aitkinarts.org or call Angela at 763-360-4722 (please include how many people are in your party).
ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERS
RCPM’s new album – Hell to Breakfast – released in March ’26 to critical acclaim and much rejoicing by fans, “The Peacemakers”. RCPM concerts are joyful, high energy, events with the feeling of a family reunion mixed with a beach party. Get your copy of Hell to Breakfast and be ready to sing along to the new songs and dance to the classics.
“Here’s to life!” Fans around the world can be found singing the chorus of the Roger Clyne-penned fan favorite “Mekong” and toasting their glasses in unison to celebrate life through rock-n-roll. But the inspiration for the song dates back to the time Roger went to Taipei, Taiwan, as a college student to teach English during the day and busk with his guitar at night for money.
Clyne continues to transform his life experiences, inspirations, observations and his own muses into timeless music. And whether he’s wearing his Converse high tops, boots or sandals, Clyne’s blend of punk rock, country-western and mariachi influences have made him, drummer PH Naffah, guitarist Jim Dalton and bassist Nick Scropos – collectively known as Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers – one of America’s best live rock-n-roll bands.
Starting with the seminal Tempe quartet, The Refreshments, Clyne and Naffah put the fun in rock during the 90s grunge era with a sense of humor. They also started what would become a trademark sound on all future albums by adding mariachi horns, something Clyne was influenced by while in college studying Cultural Anthropology with an ethnography study of mariachis during a three month immersion stay with a local family in Ensenada, Mexico.
The Refreshments’ debut album, “Fizzy, Fuzzy, Big & Buzzy,” became a cult classic. It produced the alternative radio hit “Banditos” which also had significant airplay on MTV and earned The Freshies an appearance on The Conan O’Brien Show. Clyne then penned and performed the theme song for the Mike Judge animated TV series, King of Hill. In 2017, Here’s to Life: The story of The Refreshments, was released. The feature-length documentary was a hit with fans and critics alike.
The Terrace is Aitkin’s newest outdoor venue. It’s a non-profit, outdoor performance venue owned by Aitkin County Friends of the Arts. The space is also a place for community gatherings. When there are no scheduled events, The Terrace is a welcoming place for the community to gather, share meals and stories, play card games, or just relax.

Contact Information

P.O. Box 101 Aitkin, MN 56431

http://www.aitkinarts.org

Kenny Feidler Full Band
2026-08-14 18:00 - 21:00
Kenny Feidler w/Full Band
Seated Show
Doors at 6:00, Music at 7:00
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About Kenny Feidler:
From the plains of western South Dakota, Kenny Feidler has carved out a place in the alt-country landscape with raw songwriting, a fierce rock ‘n’ roll band, and a commitment to authenticity. What started with songs born in rodeo arenas and on the open highway has grown into a relentless independent force – covering over 60,000 miles a year to build a loyal grassroots following across the country.
Feidler’s growing catalog spans over a decade of self-penned songs that balance personal truths with empathy, culminating in projects like his 34-track ‘Live at Buck’s’ album and newest album ‘The Western Tragedy.’
Some call it Rodeo Country – we call it fantastic!
**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. Tickets fo folding chair seats are $20.**
Your purchase toward any Aitkin County Friends of the Arts concert directly sustains & supports the future of performing arts in Aitkin County. Your purchase matters! Thank you!
Bring your ID if you want to purchase alcoholic beverages.
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