Jan
17
th
2026
First Avenue
Saturday
Jan
17
th
2026
First Avenue
93X, Cities 97.1, City Cast Twin Cities, The Current, Jazz88, KFAI, KFAN, KVSC, Radio K, and WMCN present
First Avenue’s
Best New Bands of 2025
featuring Chutes • GR3G • LASALLE • Maygen & The Birdwatcher • Mother Soki • Sallyforth • Sophie Hiroko
★ Local Show ★
Doors Open
6:30PM
Show Starts
7PM
Ages
18+
Performers
Maygen & The Birdwatcher
Maygen & The Birdwatcher weave a rich tapestry of Americana, blending folk and country with an eclectic twist. Lead singer-songwriters Maygen Lacey and Noah Neumann began as a duo and...
Read MoreMother Soki
Mother Soki is among a generation of new artists forging their paths and creating music that attracts fans seeking a soul connection. That creativity led her to sign with independent...
Read MoreSallyforth
Sallyforth is a Twin Cities-based Alt-Americana band. Leading ladies Hattie Peach (violin, vocals) and Emma Jeanne (rhythm guitar, vocals) began experimenting as co-writers as college students in their Duluth dorm...
Read MoreSophie Hiroko
Sophie Hiroko was raised on the shore of Lake Superior, making her lullaby the sound of waves crashing into the beach. Wild winds, whipping storms, and biting winters have inspired...
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Diane (The Current)
Diane Miller is the host/producer of 89.3 FM The Current’s Local Show see also: Diane
Read MoreSean McPherson (City Cast)
Sean McPherson is the host of City Cast Twin Cities. He was previously the afternoon host and music director at Jazz88. McPherson is the co-founder and bassist of Heiruspecs, a...
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