The Radio Waves music festival is a celebration of local music and community on the North Shore of Lake Superior.

The Radio Waves Music Festival is an annual, community outreach event and has become a tradition for visitors, area residents, and performing musicians. Several vendors will be on-site with food/beverages. Outside food and beverages are accepted on the grounds as well. Some chairs are provided under the tent, but feel free to bring your own. This is a family-friendly event and all kids and teens 17 and under receive free admission.

Festival Schedule:

Friday, September 6th, 2024

4 – 4:50: Portage - Classic Country

5 – 5:50: Fish Heads - Bluegrass/Roots

6:00pm – 6:50: Eli Bentley - Multi-genre

7pm- 8:20: Rich Mattson and Northstars - Rock and Roll

8:30 – 10 pm - SaltyDog - Jam/Psychedelic Rock

Saturday, September 7th, 2024

10-11:20: North Shore Swing Band - Big Band Swing

11:30 – 12:20: Barbara Jean Meyers & Mike Lewis - Roots/Americana

12:30-1:20: Emma Tweten - Singer-songwriter

1:30 – 2:40: Splints - Zydeco/Boogie

2:50 – 3:40: Dan Israel And Steve Brantseg - Rock/Singer-songwriter

3:50 – 5 - Clearwater Hot Club - Roma Jazz

5:10 – 6:10: Annie Humphrey - Singer-songwriter

6:20 – 7:30: Keith Secola - Rock/Americana

7:40 – 8:40: Between Howls (OLG) - Rock/Americana

8:50 – 10: The Carpenter Ants - Soul/R & B

Sunday, September 8th, 2024

10:00-11:30: John Ellison with The Carpenter Ants Gospel Show - Gospel/R & B

11:40-12:30: Caitlin Nicol-Thomas & Al Oikari - Multi-genre

12:40 – 1:40: The Brothers Burn Mountain - Blues/Rock/Americana

1:50 – 2:40: Lojo Russo - Americana/Roots

2:50 – 3:40: Kenna Rose - Jazz/Rock/Singer-songwriter

3:50 – 4:50: Zulu Link - Rock and Roll

Fest Date: September 6 - 8, 2024

Location: Grand Marais Recreation Area/Sweetheart’s Bluff, 114 South 8th Avenue West, Grand Marais, MN 55604

Tickets are $20/day for adults or $50 for the full weekend. Kids and teens 17 and under are FREE!

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