Upcoming Shows
Previous events
Becky and the band play 5th Sundays at the 331 in Minneapolis! Join us after Easter festivities! FREE!
The son of a small-town farming community, Cody Diekhoff logged plenty of highway and stage time under the name Chicago Farmer before settling in the city in 2003. Profoundly inspired by fellow Midwesterner John Prine, he’s a working-class folk musician to his core. His small-town roots, tilled with city streets mentality, are turning heads North and South of I-80. “I love the energy, music, and creativity of Chicago, but at the same time, the roots and hard work of my small town,” he shares. Growing up in Delavan, Illinois, with a population less than 2000, Diekhoff’s grandparents were farmers, and their values have always provided the baseline of his songs. He writes music for “the kind of people that come to my shows. Whether in Chicago or Delavan, everyone has a story, and everyone puts in a long day and works hard the same way,” he says. “My generation may have been labeled as slackers, but I don’t know anyone who doesn’t work hard - many people I know put in 50-60 hours a week and 12-hour days. That’s what keeps me playing. I don’t like anyone to be left out; my music is for everyone in big and very small towns.” He listened to punk rock and grunge as a kid before discovering a friend’s dad playing Hank Williams, and it was a revelation. Prine and Guthrie quickly followed. The name Chicago Farmer was originally for a band, but the utilitarian life of driving alone from bar to bar, city to city - to make a direct connection to his audience and listener, took a deeper hold. $15 in advance, 21+
$15
Dusty's + Saturday night = FUN! $10 at the door
Becky and the full band will rock the Schooner from 8-11:30! That's 3 full sets of groovy, swampy, honky-tonky, heart-breaky, sassy, kick-assy music! Free - but bring lots-o-cash for the tip jar!
“Hey baby, do you wanna take a trip with me? / I’ve got a feeling there might be a silver lining all around.” So begins One Day, the captivating new album from critically acclaimed Minneapolis duo The Cactus Blossoms. Written and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, the record explores the tension between optimism and despair that’s defined much of the past few years of American life, examining the power (or naïveté, depending on your perspective) of positive thinking in the face of chaos and uncertainty. The songs here are tender and timeless, with straightforward arrangements centered around brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum’s airtight harmonies, and the performances are warm and intimate to match, delivered with a soulful, ’70s-inspired palette of playful Wurlitzer, breezy guitars, and muscular percussion.
Hailed as "the Twin Cities' most beloved new traditional-country act” by The Minneapolis Star Tribune, The Cactus Blossoms broke out nationally in 2016 with their JD McPherson-produced debut, You’re Dreaming. Dates with Kacey Musgraves, Jenny Lewis, and Lucius followed, as did raves from the New York Times and NPR, who praised “the brothers’ extraordinary singing.” The band was further catapulted into the spotlight in 2018, when David Lynch tapped them to perform in the return of Twin Peaks, and continued to build on their success with their 2019 sophomore LP, Easy Way, which led Rolling Stone to laud the duo’s “rock-solid, freak of genetics harmonies.” Becky Kapell and The Fat 6 open this show!
$20-25
Emmy Woods hosts this monthly songwriter spotlight series at MetroNome Brewery in St. Paul. This month Emmy will be joined by Becky Kapell and Molly Brandt.
$10
From Tina: The holidays should be a time of giving, and we wanted to do some giving back. We wanted to pick something that may be a little overlooked. So we decided to do a menstrual product and diaper drive! There are toy drives, food shelves, and clothes donations that are so important during this time but I'm hoping we can show some love to this purpose too! PERIOD. Women living in shelters or below the poverty line have to make tough choices. Whether it’s using some pretty unsanitary means each month or choosing to feed their families instead of spending money on their monthly needs, it just isn’t right for anyone to be put in that position. This is not just a women’s issue; this is a human issue. I want the men to be just as proud of making their donations. There is no shame here! This benefits us all, making the world healthier and giving people the fundamental dignity we all deserve!
$25-35
Becky and Paul join Mikkel Beckman for his weekly residency at the 331.
Full band show on a Sunday evening at the 331! Music from 7 to 9. Never a cover!
The Federales with Becky Kapell and the Fat 6 & Goatroper Pre-show dance lessons from Howdy Partner Doors at 7pm Dance lessons at 7:30pm Show at 8pm
$20 in advance
The 12th season of Granite City Radio Theatre is on the way. Our season premiere episode is Wednesday, October 4th at 7:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Place Theatre with special musical guest Becky Kapell. A vibrant contributor to the Americana music scene in the Twin Cities, Kapell’s most recent album, 2022’s In It to Win It, earned her comparisons to Lucinda Williams and landed on a bevy of lists celebrating the best Minnesota music releases of the year.
First Avenue Goes to the Fair
Minnesota State Fair - Schell's Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, 1265 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul
Join us at the Minnesota State Fair for First Avenue Goes To The Fair. The two-day showcase features a variety of local artists who play a role in Minnesota’s music scene – past, present, and future. Expect great live music, a few surprises, and a lot of local love at the Great Minnesota Get-Together this summer.
Becky, Paul Bergen, Nick Salisbury, Lars-Erik Larson and Jeremy Johnson take over the Schooner stage for one epic night! FREE!
Good Times at The Gardens of Castle Rock
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The Gardens of Castle Rock, 26601 Chippendale Avenue, Northfield
The Gardens of Castle Rock is proud to introduce Good Times @ The Gardens Summer Music Series! Need a break in the middle of the work week? We’ve got you! Good Times @ The Gardens is the perfect opportunity to walk the venue, enjoy live music, munch on tasty food, and relax with adult beverages all while enjoying the natural environment.
Summer Music at The Freehouse
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The Freehouse and Nordic Plaza, 701 N. Washington Ave, Minneapolis
Becky plays on the plaza with Randy Broughten and Nick Salisbury!